Scout Squad

The Scout Squad’s best players for FPL Double Gameweek 25

Leeds United assets are in demand as we approach Gameweek 25, with players from Marcelo Bielsa’s squad unsurprisingly popular choices among our Scout Squad selection as they prepare for their double-header against Wolves and Southampton.

Saints also have two fixtures in the coming Gameweek but there is a little bit more caution from our Scout Squad panel regarding Ralph Hasenhuttl’s outfit, who are on a six-game losing run in the Premier League.

Manchester United’s two creators-in-chief are high on the Gameweek 25 shopping lists of our regulars, while Brighton’s players also get a look-in.

For those new to this feature, Fantasy Football Scout editor David, deputy editor Neale, video content manager Andy and Pro Pundit Tom each put forward an 18-man long-list of players and explain their notable inclusions and omissions below.

The assets listed will then be narrowed down to a squad of 15 (with the starting XI not exceeding a total cost of £83.0m) for the weekly Scout Picks selection ahead of the earlier-than-usual FPL deadline at 18:30 GMT on Friday.

In each writer’s squad, there are requirements for at least:

  • One goalkeeper costing £5.0m or less
  • One sub-£5.0m defender
  • One midfielder listed at £6.5m or below
  • One forward priced at £7.5m or lower

Each panelist is also restricted to no more than three players from the same team, as is the case in FPL.

We will again be adding a captaincy to the Scout Picks, with details of that revealed on Friday.

DavidNealeTomAndy
GKRobert SánchezNick PopeRobert SánchezNick Pope
Nick PopeRobert SanchezNick PopeRobert Sánchez
Alex McCarthyAlphonse AreolaAlphonse AreolaAlphonse Areola
DEFStuart DallasLuke ShawStuart DallasStuart Dallas
Luke ShawLewis DunkLuke ShawLuke Shaw
João CanceloJohn StonesJoão CanceloLewis Dunk
Lewis DunkStuart DallasLewis DunkJohn Stones
Ola AinaCharlie TaylorJannik VestergaardCharlie Taylor
MIDRaphinhaBruno FernandesRaphinhaRaphinha
Mohamed SalahRaphinhaBruno FernandesBruno Fernandes
Bruno FernandesPhil FodenMohamed SalahMohamed Salah
Kevin De BruynePedro NetoIlkay GündoganPedro Neto
Takumi MinaminoPascal GrossJames Ward-ProwseKevin De Bruyne
FWDPatrick BamfordPatrick BamfordPatrick BamfordPatrick Bamford
Danny IngsDanny IngsDanny IngsDanny Ings
Timo WernerEdinson CavaniJamie VardyJamie Vardy
Harry KaneJosh MajaHarry KaneTimo Werner
Ollie WatkinsTimo WernerMichail AntonioHarry Kane

Most popular picks: Robert Sanchez, Nick Pope, Stuart Dallas, Lewis Dunk, Luke Shaw, Bruno Fernandes, Raphinha, Danny Ings, Patrick Bamford (four), Alphonse Areola, Mohamed Salah, Harry Kane, Timo Werner (three)

DAVID SAID

It’s about time we considered Brighton defenders after five clean sheets in their last six matches.

The Seagulls face a Crystal Palace side still without a Premier League goal in the absence of Wilfried Zaha this season, which is why I’ve doubled-up on budget goalkeeper Robert Sánchez and Lewis Dunk.

With two fixtures in Double Gameweek 25, I have gone with Stuart Dallas as my Leeds defender. A recent stint in central midfield means he has the best figure for minutes per expected goal involvement (xGI) of any defensive colleague over the last four matches.

Luke Shaw has been the most creative defender over the same period, playing 13 key passes. That’s at least five more than any other asset in the same position and has led to four assists.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina has produced a goal and assist in his last two Premier League outings and faces the lowest-scorers in Sheffield United on Saturday evening. Fulham also have two clean sheets in their last three.

Ahead of two matches in Double Gameweek 25, Raphinha has been an incredibly reliable Fantasy asset of late, registering two goals and four assists since Gameweek 20, putting up 7.6 points per game in that time.

No player has registered more shots on target than Mohamed Salah in the last four matches, so I fancy him to do well against Everton, who have conceded at least twice in each of their last three matches.

Bruno Fernandes is level with the Egyptian for his total of shots on target (joint-best in the league) over the last four matches and faces a Newcastle outfit who have conceded twice or more in six of their last seven.

Kevin De Bruyne made his return from injury as a substitute in Manchester City’s win at Everton. With important games coming up soon, Pep Guardiola may want to get him back up to full speed as quickly as possible so a start against Arsenal hardly feels out of the question.

Meanwhile, Takumi Minamino is my Southampton differential for their Double Gameweek. While Danny Ings is the more reliable shooter, the Liverpool loanee has outperformed him for minutes per shot over their last four matches.

Patrick Bamford is an obvious inclusion, not just because his effective ownership is going to be massive this weekend. Only two Premier League players have shot more often in the box over their last four matches, while nobody has registered more efforts on target during that time.

I am expecting more points from Timo Werner against Southampton now that Thomas Tuchel is getting the best out of him on the left-hand side of a 3-4-3 formation. The Saints are the third-worst for conceding chances on the right-hand side of the pitch over the last four while Werner is joint-second among all players for big chances in that time.

NEALE SAID…

I expect there’ll be a widespread consensus with the Leeds triple-up this week, given the drip-feed of returns provided by Patrick Bamford and Raphinha over the last few months and the ‘out of position’ threat offered by Stuart Dallas.

And it’s the expected absence of another Leeds player, midfield lynchpin Kalvin Phillips, that solidifies my sole Southampton representative of Danny Ings in attack.

So with state-the-bleeding-obvious selections abounding for my ‘doublers’, I’ll instead justify some of the single-Gameweek picks in my long-list.

Brighton’s backline has garnered well-deserved praise over the last six Gameweeks but it’s Crystal Palace’s defensive weaknesses that interest me ahead of the M23 Derby.

The Zaha-less Eagles have conceded the highest number of headed opportunities and chances from set plays when clubs are filtered by their last six matches, so dead-ball deliverer Pascal Gross – top among midfielders for key passes in his last half-dozen run-outs – and the towering Lewis Dunk make the cut alongside Robert Sanchez.

I’d be content with any one (or more) of Burnley’s backline ahead of the visit of West Brom, with Ben Mee’s return only serving to make the Clarets’ defence more appealing.

Along with Nick Pope, I’ve gone with Charlie Taylor – right-back has been a problem position for West Brom before and since the appointment of Sam Allardyce and there’s no surprise that the Baggies have conceded the joint-highest number of chances from their right flank over their last six.

Southampton have their own issues in the same area with Kyle Walker-Peters out, so an ever-so-slightly improved Timo Werner, whose goal drought finally ended in Gameweek 24, could make hay when Chelsea visit the south coast this weekend. The German is top for big chances among FPL forwards since Thomas Tuchel’s appointment, so let’s see if the pressure has eased enough for him to convert a few more of those gilt-edged opportunities following that goal against Newcastle.

And sticking with full-back weaknesses and finishing neatly where we started, Marcelo Bielsa’s tinkering in Phillips’ absence led to midfielder Jamie Shackleton being deployed in the right-back position against Arsenal. While there’s no guarantee that the same experiment will happen at Molineux, Pedro Neto‘s ability to conjure up a piece of magic and Leeds’ vulnerability without the Yorkshire Pirlo (13 goals conceded in their last four without Phillips) sees the Wolves winger enter my thinking.

TOM SAID…

I’ve doubled up on Brighton and Hove Albion’s defence ahead of their Gameweek 25 meeting with Crystal Palace. Albion have now kept five clean sheets in six league outings, conceding just a single goal in that run, with Robert Sánchez and Lewis Dunk playing key roles. That defensive solidity, combined with the latter’s aerial ability from set-pieces, make them excellent picks.

I also like Stuart Dallas and Jannik Vestergaard, who both play twice and carry enough attacking threat to warrant inclusion. Since the end of January, Dallas has been deployed further up the pitch and has responded with a goal and assist in his last four starts, while Vestergaard’s height advantage over most opponents ensures he is often the target of James Ward-Prowse’s set-pieces. 

Meanwhile, Luke Shaw could deliver at both ends of the pitch against Newcastle United. Over the last four Gameweeks, which has coincided with the Magpies’ switching to a diamond formation, they have allowed more crosses from their right-flank than any other side. Given how effective the full-back is from that area of the pitch, he could be set to profit.  

Keepers Nick Pope and Alphonse Areola, plus João Cancelo, whose creativity when stepping into midfield could be crucial against Arsenal, complete the picks at the back.

Further forward, the inclusion of Bruno Fernandes, Mohamed Salah, Jamie Vardy and Harry Kane largely speak for themselves, so I’ll dedicate a bit more time to some of my other selections. 

Raphinha has arguably been Leeds United’s best player since the turn of the year, and has now produced attacking returns in five successive matches. Despite that consistency he is still a huge differential, and if you haven’t already, now could be the ideal time to bring him in. It also makes sense to include team-mate Patrick Bamford, who is the second-highest scoring forward in the game, with the Southampton match looking particularly appealing for him. 

I’m also backing İlkay Gündoğan, who is expected to return to the starting XI after missing out last night. The 30-year-old has scored 11 goals in 12 Premier League games since mid-December, and now playing closer to the box provides huge value at just £6.1m. 

The list is completed by forwards Danny Ings and Michail Antonio, providing he is fit.

ANDY SAID

Another Double Gameweek means more Double Gameweek picks and triple Leeds looks a must this week. I even think there’s a chance for Stuart Dallas to get a clean sheet with both Wolves and Southampton averaging just 0.99 expected goals per game this season. Leeds do their best to concede chances in any match, but one clean sheet and the thought of potential attacking returns is enough to make him my number one pick.

Timo Werner is really in as a “this could be the start of something” selection. He has a manager who’s now played him for the last four Gameweeks and is perhaps showing the confidence in him that he needs. We know what a threat he can be, and he’s up against a Southampton team that I wouldn’t trust for clean sheets. In fact, they haven’t recorded a shut-out in the last six league matches.

Despite FPL managers worrying about Liverpool’s results, Mohamed Salah is still producing great underlying numbers: he had 15 shots in the box and an expected goal involvement of 3.90 over the last six matches. He faces an Everton team that over the same time period have conceded 9.44 expected goals, only second to Southampton.

Elsewhere, Danny Ings gets in as my “I don’t really trust the rest of Southampton” pick. If I could guarantee that Nathan Redmond will start up front again I’d look at him, but I think Ings is about as nailed as you’re going to get and is the biggest threat for Southampton in front of goal.

With Chelsea conceding the second-fewest expected goals so far this season I’m not expecting a huge amount from that game, but Leeds are known for conceding chances so there is every chance that Ings can get a haul across both games. As noted above, the defensive numbers don’t look great for Southampton, hence ignoring any defenders.

414 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Captain Vantastic™
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone remembers the last minute Cuellar assist Sessegnon goal in the dgw? Was crazy!

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes ball over the top. Think that won me my league.

      1. Captain Vantastic™
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Great!! I was about to turn the TV off 🙂

      2. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        lol

    2. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Think I had both.. Sunderland v Reading?

    3. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I remember seeing that pop up on Ceefax. Good times.

    4. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Absolutely heroic and epic moment. This place was ecstatic!

    5. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Oh yeah.
      Thems the salad days.

  2. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    2FT 1.7ITB Best move here?

    A James to Shaw (bench Stones)
    B Grealish to Raphinha

    Pope
    Cancelo Stones Dallas
    Salah Bruno Gundogan Grealish Son
    Ings Bamford

    Martinez James Antonio Coufal

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      James > DGW26 defender. You're BB'ing 26 right?

      1. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        No mate already used it earlier.

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Antonio > Watkins can work too then.

          1. _Ninja_
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            was going to do that next week but I could it early, leaves a bench headache this week.

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bigger fish to fry than Grealish mate

      1. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        True my outfield bench all need to go really.

    3. Sam FPLFamily
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      James to Shaw for me too

      1. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        cheers

    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B looks tasty

      1. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        it does, but leaves me with 3 Leeds with no other doubles and Villa have a few. Would free up funds for Kane as well.

        1. Crunchie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          There you go, you will need Kane moving forward IMO

  3. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Imagine the tension in the crellin household right now

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Code Lilac, Repeat Code Lilac. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Hopefully his mum hasn't burnt his dinner

  4. FPLMarc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Has the time to double-up on Man City's defence passed? I was set to bring Cancelo in but realised that (a) can't afford and (b) Pep's rotation is back.

    I can either get Stones, Dallas or other as an alternative.

    1. Sam FPLFamily
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dallas for the double surely?

      1. FPLMarc
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        He's in the lead because it means I can have him this week & don't need to transfer him in pre-29.

        Just a shame to miss out on those Man City having double, double, then Fulham.

    2. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      With pretty much all the premium mids and attackers back in form and in play think City defence is looking rather pricey and budget may be better spent elsewhere

      There's been a certain amount of rotation but the actual returns of City defence aren't all that - nowhere near Robbo TAA VVD territory. AWB, Targett and Dallas for example are all keeping pace for returns and are better value.

  5. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    3 word horror story:

    Fixtures out Monday.

    1. unclesbasement
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      wait..seriously?

  6. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who here actually wants the fixtures to be released after deadline?

    o/

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Why would anyone want that

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Not all of us are silly enough to WC...

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I’ve taken a hit so far but not pressed the button yet

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’m happy with whatever will cause the most amount of head loss and carnage on here

    3. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Would highly appreciate that happening

    4. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not bothered. Would rather they were released before the deadline, but I already have a plan of action if they are not.

    5. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not just that, I am hoping for a nice dgw28 to throw a spanner in the works of dead end gw29 and WC30 teams, so that FH29 has an upper hand

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Wc30 plan is foolproof, nice try

      2. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Getting a bit boring seeing WC25 teams boasting about how many gw29 players they already have 😉

    6. Sam FPLFamily
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah I'm not wildcarding this week so not too bothered - but am keen to work out what I'm doing with Gameweek 29 so need to see that Villa/Sprus fixture

    7. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Me 🙂

      Carnage is good. Also went WC last week with half my starters flagged.

    8. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Tomorrow at 4pm would be ideal. Just want to sew Southamptons run before I commit to Ings.

    9. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'll WC and BB26 trusting Ben's research. But would still prefer that the fixture news comes after the DL so others (mainly my ML rivals) might not.

  7. elchilangles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    bottomed - Logging on for first time since Sunday after having 4 days with no power (or heating!) in -17 degrees here in Texas, and I'm almost as annoyed about the jammy 12 point hit of my ML rival taking him above me whilst I get a red arrow with Dallas coming on for DCL and Martinez benched in favour of Pope, as I am about the blackout!

    What is the likelihood of Gundo and DCL playing does anyone know???

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dcl is ready apparently, gundo not sure

    2. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Welcome back!

    3. JohnnyRev7
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I replied on your first post.

      Try ticking that little box top right ("Notify me of replies?") when you post and you'll get a email when someone replies.

      And yes, it took me 8 years to notice it too. But it works.

  8. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Posted on an old post sorry...

    Am I understanding this right - so if say Alisson plays for Brazil vs. Argentina on 30th March he'd potentially have to isolate for 10 days upon return and thus not be able to play in GW30 on 3rd April?

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-9274331/Government-looks-set-REJECT-Premier-League-clubs-plea-players-exempt-quarantine.html

    EXCLUSIVE: Government looks set to REJECT Premier League clubs' plea for players to be exempt from hotel quarantine if they play March internationals in 'red list' countries

    The ‘red list’ includes South American nations, such as Brazil, Colombia and Argentina, as well as Portugal, and scores of Premier League players could be selected to play.

    Players have told their clubs they want to travel to affected countries to represent their national sides, which would mean they would be subject to hotel quarantine like everyone else and unavailable for 10 days after their return.

    1. JohnnyRev7
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That's the way I read it. FIFA has said they won't force any clubs to release players so I guess it's a player v club v country argument. If I was a club owner I'd reminding the players who pays their wages.

  9. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which one has more value for DGW26 ?

    1. No WC, just TC Kane

    Martinez
    Cancelo Stones Shaw
    Salah Bruno Gundo Grealish Barnes
    Kane DCL

    2. After WC, playing BB

    Martinez Areola
    Cancelo Dias Shaw Bavies Targett
    Salah Bruno Gundo Barnes Maddison
    Kane Bamford Watkins

    1. Sam FPLFamily
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      TC Kane for me

      1. Geoff
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah I'm thinking this too

        1. Atimis
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          If I can field decent DGW 11 with TC, having WC can save from some unexpected disaster next weeks

      2. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        On that now too!

    2. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Second one if Crellin is correct. Bigger likely upside to BB than TC. You'd hope for at least 20 plus from BB and you'd do very very well to get that from TC over regular C

      Not sure if this was the question but if this is the BIG DGW you're going to be hard put to create a balanced BB side in another week where's there a minor DGW. Whereas City Southampton fixture in 27 could work for TC.

  10. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Not much mention on here of Struijk. He's looked a threat from set pieces and only 3.9. Could be a decent option for those who can't afford Dallas.

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Looks a good option and has decent stats actually, the issue for those without FH is whether he will still have his place in BGW29

    2. DavidHopkin
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I would be wary. Bielsa confirmed Llorente is back from injury and in contention. Given llorente’s injuries this season I imagine his minutes will be managed but it’s Llorente’s position once he’s fit.

      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Plus Koch is due back in March too

  11. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Fixtures out tonight?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That’s the plan

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      haha
      yeah right.

    3. scubasmithy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      who knows, seems unlikely it would be in the evening, I'd expect them out in the next hour or so IF they are out today. It's generally 19-21st I think... just hope we find out before deadline.

    4. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      20 mins left

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Lol

    5. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Probably now tomorrow at 4pm

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ben crayons going crazy.
        lol

        1. FPL price manipulators are …
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Crayon 😆

    6. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      To be released at 3am UK time

  12. That Fantasy Guy
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What are the supposed double gameweek 26 fixtures? I have 2 FT and wonder if I shouldnt roll 1 for the next double GW, Thanks

    1. scubasmithy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ben Crellin on twitter - he has a great visualisation of this. He is the master of this stuff.

      1. That Fantasy Guy
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

  13. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Stones still a good pick? Not sure on his 180min chances in doubles

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Only if you have decent bench

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dias the only safe City defender pick

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        How? He gets rotated too. Ederson is the safest back for city defence

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Haha rotated? He has only missed one league this season and that was coming back from an illness!

        2. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          What do you mean? He’s played every game since he signed, bar the one where he was ill last week

        3. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I think you’ve had one too many beers!

        4. Bushwhacker
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          With the number of games they've got coming up back to back plus a fully fit Laporte I'm pretty sure Dias will get some rest time along with Stones. Don't think it's incredulous at all, Pep's trying to win four trophies and has the squad to do it.

  14. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Oof. Cup opponent is top notch. 109 point game week and OR 14k.

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Condolences then

    2. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Think mine will use WC so even worse for me. What about yours?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        No he won’t wild card. He has two transfers and a much better team than mine.

    3. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Mine is at least competitive.....

      90k OR and green arrows the last few - also has BB, WC and TC in hand 🙁

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        It could work to your advantage if he wild cards.

    4. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Legend says you won't lose till you play a zombie

    5. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nobody knows what any player will score this week . . . he could have a mare. Heh. Heh.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I’ve had a few mares in my time.

        1. JohnnyRev7
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I got it. +1

    6. jammie26
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Doesn't mean anything. 10k OR here and was knocked out kast week by some chump at 900k.

  15. G Banger
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Already made 1FT to do Soucek => Raphinha to get:

    Pope (Martinez)
    Cancelo, Stones, Dallas (Coufal, Holding)
    Salah, Bruno, Grealish, Gundogan, Raphinha
    Bamford, DCL (Antonio)

    Would you:
    a) Antonio => Ings (Bench DCL/Grealish)
    b) Save

    1. gellinmagellan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      save

    2. Sean
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Our teams are the same except I have Son and Mee instead of Holding and Grealish, I'm weighing up Antonio to Ings but would likely just be moving him on for Kane in GW26 anyway so it would ultimately end up being a -4, not sure if its worth it.

      1. G Banger
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Same here too, it would literally be for the double, and if DCL is back he could do damage in the derby. Would also like 2FT as I'm likely not WC, so pretty much convinced myself to Save 🙂

  16. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Sterling > Son this GW? Have Gundo

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    2. Sean
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Can just save the FT in case something weird with the fixtures happens and do it next week really

      1. gellinmagellan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Fair point

  17. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which option is good for next 3 weeks?

    1. BHA defender
    2. SOU defender (assume they have 2 or 3 DGWs)

    1. gellinmagellan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      BHA

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      1

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      BHA

      Soton could have 10 DGWs and still wouldn’t be interested

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      BHA

  18. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If they announce DGW26 tomorrow, it means 1 and half hour before deadline

    Is it enough for you WCers?

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I need 5 mins

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        That's what EF's missus told me

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Hahaha

        2. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          *5 cms

        3. potatoace
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Haha. Never gets old.

          1. Hy liverpool
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            The joke has become a milf now

    2. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Still not convinced that I will WC, but I have a WC draft set-up and ready

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Why would we only get 90 minutes?

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        does PL even give a f about fpl?

    4. djman102
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I've already hit it with some assumptions based on Ben's predictions. So it won't take too long to adjust it if needed.

      1. PompeyUpNorth!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Same here

    5. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I don't see why not. They have been drafting WCs all week!

    6. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, as I’ve more or less worked out what they are likely to be anyhow.. there are only so many gaps and spare games to fit in, it’s not that hard to work out really.. I’ll have my team sorted tonight then tweak tomorrow..

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        May join you.. Still have to decide salah vs son thou.

        1. PompeyUpNorth!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          That’s certainly the issue. Can’t have them all I guess

    7. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      What makes you think they will announce all the fixtures on the same day?...it seems to be the consensus but I wouldn’t be too sure.

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        If this is the case i won't WC... I don't even mind WC gw26

      2. PompeyUpNorth!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Noones saying they’ll release them all but they’ll certainly release those for 26 and that’s all must need for now to enable a WC then BB in 26.. I do believe they will release most if not all tbh though

    8. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Should be. So long as fpl site remains stable. But then again if it does crash that effects WCrs and non WCers alike.
      So we should all pray they get released sooner than later

  19. HaffNanner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Could I get some opinions on starters?

    Choice between doubling up on City at Arsenal or Burnley hosting West Brom.

    Pope (Martinez)
    Dias Dallas Lowton (Stones Coufal)
    Salah Bruno Son Gundo Raphina
    Bamford(C) Watkins (Antonio)

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I would prefer to double up on City defence. Lowton won't get another attacking return now

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Lowton c/s more likely than a City one IMHO

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Not according to bookies CS odds. (2% difference... but still not backing your opinion

          https://twitter.com/FPL_Salah/status/1361994229367640071?s=19

  20. KayArch
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    YOUR OPINION ON WC !!

    Martinez - McCarthy
    Shaw - Dias - Dallas - Rudiger - Targett
    Gundogan - Bruno - Salah - Raphinha - Maddison
    Bamford - Ings- Kane

    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      City defender over Shaw?

      1. KayArch
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        The thing is i had double city defender and tired of pep rotation...

  21. Bobby Reds
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    The funny thing is Ben Crellin has been wrong before, a few seasons ago, but all you Johnny Come Latelys are like lemmings following each other into his mistake.

    I learnt the first time round to take what he says with a pinch of salt.

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Aye, its just advice based on guess work. He does a decent job, but always wait for solid news and be flexible. If the fixtures aren't released before the deadline and you were set on WC25+BB26 you have plenty of time to re think.

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He's also been right many times. I realise it's a risk to go by his predictions, but it's a risk I'm willing to take.

  22. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Coufal + Salah-> Dallas + Raphinia (-4).

    Yay or Nah?

    1. HaffNanner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nah

  23. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Spurs: Lloris (C), Doherty, Alderweireld, Dier, Davies, Winks, Sissoko, Dele, Bale, Lucas, Son

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Kane not in squad

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      G2g

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        They needed the approval

  24. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How to find an extra 0.4m to upgrade Mitchell to a brighton defender????

    Martinez, Fabri
    Targett, Dallas, Cancelo, Stones, Mitchell
    Salah, Son, Bruno, Gundo, Raphina
    Bamford, Kane, Vardy

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bamford to Watkins in 26, Vardy to Ings, Son to Barnes

      1. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        thanks for the comment - and others earlier in the day. Want to stick with the vardy party.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Why upgrade, leave it as it is.

      Or just change Dallas to BHA defender if you want them.

  25. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Kane RESTED in Europe league

  26. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Kane not even on the bench, thats concerning!

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, let's start a rumour

    2. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Or reassuring?

  27. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Still no fixtures announced. Twitter community in tatters

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I should have bought shares in giphy this morning

  28. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    5 minutes to go...

  29. rekyaren
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I have mendy in goal and no clue if he starts this weekend. Anybody know if he still is nr 1 gk for Chelsea or if Keepa keeps his place?

  30. FPL Pillars
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Kane not even on bench, injured??