Scout Picks

Gameweek 28 Scout Picks built on Spurs, Everton and Villa assets

Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and Aston Villa assets form the spine of our Gameweek 28 Scout Picks line-up.

Following DavidNealeTom and Andy‘s Scout Squad submissions, we have chosen our final XI of best players for the latest Double Gameweek.

We line-up in a classic 3-4-3 formation which comes in at £82.1m, £0.9m under our budget of £83.0m.

GOALKEEPER

Fantasy Premier League’s top-scoring keeper Emiliano Martinez (£5.4m) makes his return to the Scout Picks ahead of a plum tie against Newcastle. The Magpies will be without the three first-choice attackers as they were for the game against West Brom, where they finished the game with an expected goals (xG) rating of 0.47, and created no big chances. Aston Villa’s defence is also in good form, keeping clean sheets in two of their last three matches.

DEFENDERS

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Lucas Digne (£6.2m) takes a spot in defence for the Scout Picks as one of the most creative defenders in FPL. Only Aaron Cresswell (£5.8m) has more assists this season, and has played eight more games than the Frenchman. Digne also comes with out-of-position potential, with Ancelotti fielding him further up the pitch on occasion this season. Even when he doesn’t assist, Digne usually brings in bonus points when Everton keep a clean sheet, with three in his last three fixtures.

After a rest for the Southampton game, Joao Cancelo (£6.2m) looks assured of a start for against Fulham. Sometimes deployed as an auxiliary midfielder when Manchester City are in possession, no defender has had more attempts on goal than Cancelo in the last six Gameweeks. If the full-back can finally finish off one of the many chances he gets, he could bring in his second double-digit haul of the season in Gameweek 28.

West Brom’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles (£4.6m) retains his place in the Scout Picks. Although classed as a defender, Sam Allardyce elects to play Maitland-Niles in a midfield two, so he finds himself much higher up the pitch. The improving Baggies face a Crystal Palace side with the worst xG in the league, a full two goals behind second-bottom Newcastle.

MIDFIELDERS

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Bruno Fernandes (£11.5m) punished the doubters with a customary penalty and double-digit score against Man City. Despite blanking in the two games prior to the Manchester derby, Fernandes was still delivering some impressive numbers, with 18 shots on goal and four big chances created in the last six Gameweeks.

The Welsh wizard Gareth Bale (£9.5m) is nailed-on for the Scout Picks this week after another double-figure haul against Crystal Palace. Bale appears to be gelling well with those around him and was rested during a midweek Europa League win. As well as chipping in with assists, Bale looks a real goal threat, ranking second among all players for big chances and xG in the last three Gameweeks.

Mason Mount (£7.0m) is our pick of the Chelsea midfielders, with the English international the most likely to take a place in the team. Previously written off as Frank Lampard’s boy, Mount has shown great form in Thomas Tuchel’s system, scoring three times and delivering two double-digit hauls for his new manager. Chelsea face a Leeds side that has struggled to defend all season, and sit second-bottom for xGC (expected goals conceded) over the entire campaign.

The one shining light for Wolves in what has been a disappointing season has been the emergence of Pedro Neto (£5.7m). The Portuguese winger has put in more crosses than anyone in the Premier League this season, creating a healthy number of chances as a result. With Liverpool’s defence looking shaky, especially at centre-back, these crosses and chances could well be finished off.

FORWARDS

Harry Kane (£11.4m) leads the line for the Scout Picks for one of his favourite fixtures, the North London derby. Kane has a superb record against Arsenal, scoring 11 goals in 13 appearances against the Gunners. The Spurs striker also comes into this fixture in great form with Mourinho fielding a more attacking side, having six more shots than any other forward in the last four Gameweeks. We are not too concerned about the knock he sustained against Zagreb considering Mourinho’s positive response on Thursday night.

Since Carlo Ancelotti shifted him into a more advanced role, Richarlison (£8.0m) has caught the FPL eye. The results have seen the Brazilian score in three of Everton’s last four games, and get on the end of four big chances. In the same games, Calvert-Lewin has had half Richarlison’s number of big chances and scored no goals.

Despite possibly being the most frustrating asset in FPL, Ollie Watkins (£6.6m) makes a return to the Scout Picks XI. The Villa forward has looked good all season despite not delivering the points to show for it, with Patrick Bamford (£6.8m) being the only striker to have had more shots in the box. We’re back Watkins’ luck to turn against a hapless Newcastle defence, who have conceded 10 goals in their last six games.

Substitutes

  • Sam Johnstone (£4.5m)
  • Antonio Rüdiger (£4.6m)
  • Daniel Amartey (£3.9m)
  • Anwar El Ghazi (£5.3m)

THE CAPTAIN

Who are the best captain options for FPL Gameweek 36+?

We choose the Scout Picks captain using a four-way vote between our Scout Squad pundits.

Because we use Fantasy Football Scout data so heavily in this process, the skipper we choose each Gameweek is known only to those with a valid Fantasy Football Scout subscription and revealed to the public only when the deadline has passed.

Here’s how we voted for Gameweek 28:

928 Comments Post a Comment
  1. SimonOwen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Who to start.

    Bamford (CHE)
    Raphina (CHE)
    Cresswell (man u)

    I support leeds so find it hard to drop either of my boys but is cresswell likely to get any joy against man utd is the question!

    1. buzzkill
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      I would go Raph.

    2. Aster
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Raphi

  2. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    areola or sanchez to forster need to use 1 transfer of 2

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      ...lol

      1. Hazardous1983
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        Christina do u have a problem

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 17 days ago

          yep - instead of spamming the board with one liner Q's, rather put it in one post. Or even better, get involved with others. You might actually get more responses.

      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        Yea. Enough is enough.

    2. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Your posts are horrific.

      1. Hazardous1983
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        Y its just askin whether its good moves and asking for tips

  3. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Cancelo owners holding for the weekend or replacing?

    1. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Holding.

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Rob

    3. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      seems a bad week to transfer as he is likely to start

    4. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Last game then he's getting the boot.

    5. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Cheers

    6. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Keeping

    7. FantasyClub
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Keeping just for this GW as he’s likely to start but if he doesn’t I think I’ll have a fit as I really contemplated just getting rid for extra cash to upgrade mid

    8. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Absolutely holding.

  4. Ginola
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Mings, Targett or Konsa? Budget no issue.

    1. b91jh
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      K>T>M

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Konsa - big chances recently

    3. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Targett.

      1. JELLYFISH
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        Konsa

        1. JELLYFISH
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 17 days ago

          sorry AVFC82 - didn't mean to counter you there 🙂

          UTV

          1. avfc82
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 17 days ago

            Ha, no worries 🙂

            Close call isn't it, just prefer the full back, especially when Jack is playing.

    4. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Konsa been dangerous

  5. tommo123
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Best 7 mil replacement for Lingard

    1. Fitzy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Why would you replace him?

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        😉

      2. Tango74
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        Coz he can’t play against parent team but I would bench

        1. Fitzy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 17 days ago

          So you're agreeing with me then?

      3. tommo123
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        Wont play this week

        1. Fitzy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 17 days ago

          But will play next week

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Mount if you can navigate 29

      1. tommo123
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        Got FH for 29

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Lol

      1. tommo123
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        What?

  6. artvandelay316
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Currently have Kane as (C) Gundo as (V). Thinking of changing though.

    Other options are Bruno and Salah. What's the safer option?

    1. Peteex
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Gundo risky VC cause not sure to start or even play at all IMO.

      Bruno out of those two for me

      1. artvandelay316
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        Ok cheers!

  7. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    A) Barnes/Salah to Mount/Bale
    B) only Barnes to Mount

    Both options are free.

    1. tbos83
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      B

  8. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Barnes to who?

    A. Raph
    B. Lookman
    C. Traore

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      A

      Think there is a bit of competition for Traore with El GHazi and Barkley

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        They play different positions though?

    2. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      A

  9. ASOUSA12
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    1 FT
    £0.0M ITB

    Martinez
    Veltman Cancelo Dias
    Salah (C) KDB Son Raphinha Lookman*
    Watkins DCL

    Meslier Dawson* Coufal* Ings

    Who to captain:

    1) Salah
    2) KDB

    Who to start:

    A) Dawson
    B) Coufal
    C) Lookman

    Currently leaning in captaining Salah and starting Lookman...

  10. si
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    No Leicester players in the scout picks XI?!?

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Shef U to bounce back for their new caretaker

    2. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      No Vardy is ridiculous.

      1. Lemongrab
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        1 goal in the last 6 game weeks.
        No Maddison either a factor.

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 17 days ago

          + no Barnes
          no Justin

      2. Brehmeren
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        I'm selling him this week..

      3. avfc82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        Really?!

        Who would you take out for him, bearing in mind there is an 83m budget.

        1. wulfrunian
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 17 days ago

          cheers Tom.Didn't know the budget restriction.

          1. avfc82
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 17 days ago

            No worries!

            I do like Vardy, Iheanacho and Tielemans this week, but it's hard to fit them in. Good options tho.

  11. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Here is unwritten rule of what happens before almost every North London derby.

    Kane is "doubtful" ➡ fast recovery ➡ starts and scores.

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Knowsit

  12. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Will El Ghazi not start when Grealish is back?

    Thank you!

    1. Brehmeren
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      No. But Grealish is not back.

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Once Grealish is back it will essentially be El Ghazi, Traore and Trezeguet fighting it out for one spot on the right, so it's risky. Cracking option this week tho.

      1. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        I wish we knew if Grealish is back in 29 or not.

    3. Corona is not good 4 U
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Thank you both!

  13. Calculated Risks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    This WC team okay? Going without livers and city for next 3 and observe
    Martinez
    Veltman, Shaw, Dallas, Dawson, Aina
    Bruno, Son, Bale, Mount, Lingard
    Kane, Watkins, Richarlison

    1.8itb and no money tied up in players except Martinez
    10 players for blank 29

    1. bros
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Brave but could pay off!

  14. FantasyClub
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Roll free transfer???

    Martinez/Forster

    Shaw/Digne/Cancelo/Targett/Dallas

    Bruno/KDB/Gundogan/Son/Raphinha

    Kane/Antonio/Bamford

    1. Corona is not good 4 U
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      I think yes.

  15. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Own son and kane..
    Assuming no injuries, who do you prefer in 29.

    A)ubamayang
    B)ale

    1. bialk
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      ale

    2. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      A

    3. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Lacazette is the issue with any Auba pick around EL games.

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        EL fixture seems tied up for Ars(3-1 away)

        1. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 17 days ago

          True

          Would still expect Auba to go in the NLD and the return leg. And he isn't exactly the most overworked footballer in the league so could easily go again just before a break.

          But just enough doubt to put me off probably. GW30 fixture is tempting of course!

    4. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Im tempted to have both

  16. tbos83
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    GTG? Bench correct?

    Guiata
    Stones Targett Digne
    Mount Gundo Bruno (c) Salah Son
    Watkins DCL

    Areola Bamford Amartey Maguire

  17. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Drop one for Bruno - kdb or salah?

    1. Calculated Risks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Salah

    2. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      If you have to....Salah.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        Cheers

    3. bros
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Yes defo Salah for me, right out of form lately!

  18. Etern007
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Pick three from

    A. Targett
    B. Dias
    C. Dallas
    D. Cresswell
    E. Cancelo

    I'm thinking of benching the City defenders this week with Pep's ever changing line up!

    1. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      ABE

    2. FantasyClub
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Cancelo will play

  19. Dante
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Johnstone (CRY), Rudiger (LEE), Saka (TOT) and Neto (LIV) on the bench. Worth a Bench Boost?!

    1. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      No

    2. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      I actually think that's a pretty strong bench. Your first XI all nailed? I would be tempted.

  20. Pieterke30
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Who scores more points this GW?

    A. Bruno vs WHM (H)
    B. Salah vs WOL (A)

    1. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      b

    2. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Probably Penandes. Won't deserve to but probably will.

  21. FCRS1991
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Who to captain?

    KDB, Bruno, Kane or Gundo in the team

    Right now on Bruno, but contemplating switching to KDB

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Go with the team you think will score the most goals, I'd personally lean to KDB

  22. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    For gw28-30...

    A) Mount with two fixtures
    B) Traore with three(possibly four) fixtures

    Currently on 7bgw players, 3ft available before bgw.

  23. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Gross or Trossard?

    1. boombaba
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Trossy

  24. jaywills
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Who would you captain out of this lot?

    A) Cancelo
    B) Gundogen
    C) Salah
    D) Fernandes?

    Am I made for leaning toward A, Cancelo. Gut feeling it's his time.

    1. FCRS1991
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Bruno

    2. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Got to follow your gut

  25. mr messi
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    So are keeping Salah for this week or getting Bale now?

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Im still on fence, but leaning towards keeping Mo one more week and having 2 FT's for 29

      1. mr messi
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        Surely Salah is due? My 2 rivals have both got rid so I may keep as a differential

    2. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Much harder sell this week than last. Then you had the possible double whammy of blank and return. Arsenal defence and Palace defence don't really compare.

  26. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Konsa double up with Martinez OR start Bamford?

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Konsa

    2. smix
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Konsa

  27. boombaba
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Play Dallas it Veltman

    1. boombaba
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Or^

      1. smix
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        Both will concede. So Dallas

    2. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Veltman, both look good for attacking return, but Brighton clean sheet more likely imo, but it's not the easiest decision.

  28. smix
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Is Maupay a good punt for the next two weeks ? Haven’t been watching their games

    1. boombaba
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      No one watches Brighton games

    2. SimonOwen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Brighton on XG should be 5th in the league. They have just been unable to score goals all season. I would avoid!

  29. Nanoelektronicar
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Is Bruno missing everyone around him better or worse for his output? Surely means he'll be most involved and more up front, but West Ham seems like tough game with second string players.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      They can just mark him out of game, so it will be tricky nonetheless

    2. FCRS1991
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      good question...giving me a nightmare for the captain pick

      Currently on him

  30. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 17 days ago

    Iv sold Martinez/Stones/Cancelo/
    Salah /Gundo Digne and Dcl on my WC..

    It will go horribly wrong won't it?

    1. camarozz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Altho considering iv dropped frm 500k to almost 9ook with a BB thrown in, how much worse can it get lol

    2. Corona is not good 4 U
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      I fear so. You had a lot of bad luck this season (like I).

      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        Very bad last 6/7 wks so just couldn't bare it any longer, WCing early and have FH 29 and TC.

        1. SimonOwen
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 17 days ago

          If you had Gundo and all of the above how did you manage to drop 500k!
          I have all the same players except stones and have been rising quickly :/

          1. camarozz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 17 days ago

            Team is linked.

        2. FPL Theorist
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 17 days ago

          I played WC in GW25 and have had scores of 108(-4) and 98 the last two weeks to more than halve my rank. Dropped Salah and went with Kane and KDB as my main heavy hitters alongside Bruno.

          You don't have to follow what "everyone else" is doing for chip strategies. Especially since you have FH, you can get players now that others are waiting to get in GW31, and then FH them out temporarily if you want.

    3. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 17 days ago

      Oh I'd go for it

      Complete absence of Spurs has killed you I assume. Took an illogical WC in 24 after a horrid run and it worked out ok but more importantly made me feel better.

      It should be fun after all!

      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 17 days ago

        Yeah absolutely killed my rank and destroyed any chance I had in mls.

        So have Kane and Bale on my WC

        1. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 17 days ago

          Ah

          I see we've been floating around the same area in OR. The good news is that even with very suboptimal GW24 WC I halved my rank in 2/3 weeks with captain fails every time.

          Think there's still quite a lot of flux in OR still with the two blanks and doubles to come - have no idea about your MLs.