Scout Picks

Blank Gameweek 33 Scout Picks features Liverpool triple-up

A Liverpool triple-up forms the spine of our Blank Gameweek 33 Scout Picks XI.

After David, Neale, Tom and Andy submitted their most recent Scout Squad selections, we chose our best line-up for the upcoming round of action.

We are in the usual 3-4-3 formation with a team that comes in at £82.6m, £0.4m inside our budget of £83.0m.

Because Leicester host West Bromwich Albion in the final match of Double Gameweek 32 on Thursday evening, this team is subject to change due to any unforeseen circumstances that take place at the King Power Stadium.

Goalkeeper

Sheffield United are still the Premier League’s lowest-scorers with just 17 goals in 32 matches this season. Over the last six, they are bottom of the division for goal conversion rate (4.8%) while Robert Sánchez (£4.5m) and the Brighton defence have the second-best figure for expected goals conceded (xGC) and three clean sheets.

Defenders

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) is back to his best, supplying 52 points over his last seven outings, working out at 7.4 per match. During the last six, he is top among all defenders for key passes and no Premier League player has created more big chances than him.

Only Sheffield United have landed fewer shots on target since Double Gameweek 26 than Crystal Palace suggesting there is clean sheet potential for Timothy Castagne (£5.7m) this weekend.

Since Gameweek 21, Luke Shaw (£5.4m) has provided four assists, a goal and four clean sheets for a total of 66 points and 5.5 per match. Manchester United are still inside the top four for xGC in the last six matches, a period in which Alexander-Arnold is the only defender to have created more chances than Shaw.

Midfielders

Fresh from a Gameweek 32 rest, Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) is in line to start for Liverpool when Newcastle come to Anfield. The Egyptian has scored in each of his last two Premier League starts and, over his last six matches, is behind only Harry Kane for total shots in the box.

Bruno Fernandes (£11.6m) may only have two attacking returns in his last seven matches but facing Leeds in Blank Gameweek 33 could be the ideal chance for him to get back in the goals. The Portuguese international has dispatched eight penalties this season, while Leeds have given up the joint-highest number of spot-kicks in 2020/21 (eight).

With three goals in his last four league appearances, Diogo Jota (£7.0m) could exploit a weakness in Newcastle’s defence on Saturday lunchtime. Newcastle rank second-worst for headed attempts conceded over the last six matches and, during the same period, Jota is second-highest among Liverpool midfielders for aerial efforts while no colleague has matched his eight shots on target.

Jesse Lingard (£6.6m) cannot stop scoring, still only blanking in one start since joining West Ham on loan. During the last six matches, Lingard has accumulated the second-highest number of big chances among all Premier League players, while only two have mustered more shots on target than him.

Forwards

The best Neto replacements and whether FPL managers should stick with Fernandes

Jamie Vardy (£10.1m) has been outperformed by his strike partner of late but there is still plenty of reason to believe he can reward his 19.8% ownership in Blank Gameweek 33. Over the last six, Crystal Palace rank inside the Premier League’s three worst sides for xGC while Vardy is joint-top for big chances created. Effectively, if Leicester do pierce the Eagles’ back-line, the centre-forward stands a strong chance of having assisted it.

Which leads us to Kelechi Iheanacho (£6.1m), who has seven Premier League goals in his last five outings. He has produced maximum bonus in four of those and, across his last six, is joint-top of the Premier League for big chances and joint-third for shots on target.

Ahead of facing Sheffield United, Danny Welbeck (£5.5m) earns a place in the Scout Picks. The Blades still have the Premier League’s worst xGC figure over the last six matches while budget enabler Welbeck has three attacking returns in his last five.

SUBSTITUTES

  • Emiliano Martínez (£5.4m)
  • Conor Coady (£4.9m)
  • Joël Veltman (£4.4m)
  • Bukayo Saka (£5.1m)

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 Blank Gameweek 33:

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407 Comments Post a Comment
  1. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Cancelo to Castagne or save it? Unless Davis plays I will be with 10 players.

    BB left

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I'd say do it
      When will you BB?
      Just BB left ya?

    2. Tango74
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I always try to get 11 even with -4

      1. Ch0udini
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I'd go for it.

    3. Gabhini Gupini
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I have bb left too. When do you plan to play it? I just can't get 15 starting players in my lineup

    4. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I’d play it, Cancelo may be in and out.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        thanks, lads. BB in GW 35 or. 37 depends on the doubles

  2. kennethrhcp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    any update on Kane?

    On WC & want to keep if he'll be fit for Sheff U

    1. Ibralicious
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Think he'll be fit. The latest comments indicated he's racing to be fit for the cup tie on Sunday, maybe more news into the weekend.

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        hold & hope so.

        Thanks! appreciate the reply

      2. Tango74
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        But funny if he was fit them got injured again Sunday !

        1. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          haha, true!

    2. Cheeto__Bandito
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Seen few twitter rumours that he will play cup final so keep.

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        cheers

    3. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      How many potential DGW players did you get?

  3. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Mendy
    Trent - Holding - Rudiger
    Salah - Bruno - Jota - Bowen
    Kane** - DCL*- Iheanacho

    (Forster) - (Son** - Stones** - Amartey) - 0.0 ITB - 1FT - (**= out | * = doubt)

    What to do with this lot? Was thinking Stones -> Coady, and then maybe Son/DCL out for a hit as well? Any other suggestions?

    Cheers!

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      coady looks good for next 2... maybe Dallas for the run in if transfers are limited?
      You'll want Son back in 34?

    2. Tango74
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Liverpool assets are ones to get now I think

      1. Ibralicious
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        But I can't have more than 3 surely? 😀

        1. Tango74
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Apologies - not see team.

          I got coady last week or get fofona if he good after tonight’s game

    3. space mercenary
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      How about Raphina for the run-in?

  4. McPollolocco
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    What should i do with Mahrez?

    a) keep
    b) --> Pulisic
    c) --> Havertz
    d) --> Rodriguez

  5. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Martinez
    Shaw Rudiger Phillips Dias!
    Salah Bruno Jota Lingard
    DCL Nacho

    (Fabri Kane! Son! Struijk)

    A) Phillips, Dias & Son ➡️ TAA, Veltman & Greenwood -8
    B) Dias ➡️ Saiss/Coady
    C) Son ➡️ Greenwood
    D) Son & Dias/Struijk/Phillips ➡️ Greenwood & Coady/Saiss -4

    Thoughts?

  6. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Dias ➡ TAA worth -4..?

    1. built_this_city
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

      1. built_this_city
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        (If no player otherwise)

    2. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Without more information, I'd say yes

  7. Gabhini Gupini
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Sanchez to Saiss/ Dallas
    Already have Coady.

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I think you'll want Dallas soon and I wouldn't fancy a Wolves double up

      1. Gabhini Gupini
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        thanks

  8. Calculated Risks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Going to do Antonio to Watkins which will give me 10 this weekend.
    Would people do Aina or Dawson who don't play this weekend for someone for minus 4 to get 11 out?
    Who for?
    A) Saiss
    B) Coady
    C) Keane (Ars away but will have a double coming up)
    D) Someone else upto 5.3

    Thanks in advance

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I'd probably go B, but think that -4 will pay off over a couple of weeks (if not immediately)

    2. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I have Antonio and Stones to sell too. Torn between Nacho and Watkins. Was thinking Keane as well as I still have BB to unload!

    3. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B if you are really insistent on getting 11.

  9. neonmoth
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Mendy (Forster)

    Rudiger / Coady / Shaw / Phillips (Dias)

    Salah / Fernandes / Jota / Lingard (Son)

    Iheanacho / Vydra (Kane)

    2FT. Thinking of Mendy -> Sanchez then Phillips -> Dallas.

    G2G?

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Seem sensible, not too far off my thoughts below.

      What about downgrading Dias?

      1. neonmoth
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah, I've played around with that option especially as he will probably be benched in the coming weeks but I guess I just wanted some City cover and it doesn't even give me that much money to play with (I'd need to ship Philips to get Trent but ideally wanted to get rid of Mendy too!).

        Urgh. Thanks for your response anyway!

  10. Biggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Dias & Lucas Moura are going out, have 2FT.

    Dias to
    a. Shaw
    b. Dallas

    Lucas Moura to
    c. Maddison (pending tonight's performance obvs)
    d. Greenwood

    Bonus question, have Mendy. Shift Forster (-4) to:
    e: Meslier
    f: Sanchez

    1. neonmoth
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      As per above, Dallas seems to have the better run in and having owned Shaw for past few games those single goals they're conceding have been annoying.

      Moura I would watch Maddison tonight as he's just back, but either could be a great option!

      Mendy if I shift, I'll do Sanchez (but only if I'm getting Dallas, as Meslier is a good option). I probably haven't helped there but at least you know you're not the only one! Good luck bud.

  11. Doctor Zhivago
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Stones and KDB have to go for a hit (-4) but I have no money for TAA+Salah, the best I can get is Robertson+Mané.
    Is it good enough?
    In my minileague I'm first with a 18 points advantage. The second one is surely doing Cresswell --> TAA.
    What do you think about my (desperate) move? Should I only get Salah instead?
    Thanks a lot

    1. CapK
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Not sure what your team is, but im in exactly the same situation.

      Im doing Kevin > Salah (C) this week, then roll transfers the next 2 weeks to do

      Son & Stones to Greenwood or Maddison and TAA for the run in

      1. Doctor Zhivago
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        KDB to Salah and captain him, yes, that was my first idea. But then I realized that my friend in the minileague could do Cresswell to TAA... I hate taking a hit and get someone like Mané & Robbo if they blank... Do you think they are a valuable alternative among Pool players? I'm not a fan of "coverage" idea: I'd prefer to bet on Salah and lose the points from TAA

    2. ChippyT
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I'm in a similar situation and will be getting Trent and Salah

      1. Doctor Zhivago
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        That would me my top choice too. But I can't, no money.
        In my position, would you go Mané+Robbo instead?

        1. Doctor Zhivago
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Be*, not me

  12. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Was Mendy just rested for one game and is expected to return?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      No one is certain

    2. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I have seen others point out that previously Kepa played the FA cup and one following PL game before Mendy was reinstated. So assuming same again, yes he is expected to return.

      But same could happen again after the final so not nailed for rest of season

      1. Jet5605
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        TBH Chelsea's fixtures are turning a bit and so I might just ship him out for Patricio or Kasper as I have 2 FT to burn

  13. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone going without Salah?
    How many hits is he worth to squeeze in?
    Or just do Sterling > GW or Maddison if hot tonight?

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I don't think he's justifying his price tag at the moment to bring in for hits.

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Ta

    2. Abaddon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      As I am chasing I am going without. Not been very burned so far

  14. richarlison2348
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Will Leno start? Don't want to have to burn a transfer on a goalie... But will have to if he's lost his place

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I think he'll start. Arteta said he was being rotated

  15. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Best Mendy replacement for the run in?

    A - Schmeichel
    B - Patricio
    C - Alisson

    1. ChippyT
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B i think

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Is Mendy out for sure? Kepa will be keepar from now on?

      1. Jet5605
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Not sure but I don't want him if he's not certain to start and also because of the fixtures turning.

    3. Doctor Zhivago
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B

    4. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Maybe A)?

  16. ChippyT
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Team is in bad shape ..

    Martinez
    Rudiger|Dallas|Stones
    KDB|Bruno|Lings|Son
    Nacho|Kane

    Fabri|Raph|Dunk|Konsa

    Thinking Stones, KDB + Bruno -->Salah, Trent and Jota/Greenwood for a -4
    Thoughts ?

    1. Doctor Zhivago
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Identical starting 11, plus I have Bamford
      I was going to do Stones+KDB --> Robertson+Mané (no mponey for TAA+Salah) for a -4 too. What do you think?

      1. ChippyT
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I think if you're ahead, its too close to the end of the season to be risking other options when the majority will have those two.

        1. Doctor Zhivago
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          I'm ahead, yes. And the second has Jota

  17. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Wildcarded just one week ago and already have much more problems then expected. Any ideas?

    Mendy* 3.9*
    Robbo Castagne Coady Dias* 3.8*
    Bruno Jota Gundo* Lingard Raphinha
    Kane* Vardy Lacca*

    1ft, 0.2itb

    1. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Laca is the one to make way, as the only player not able to play l, rather then could play, in the near future.

      1. Sharkytect
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Couldn't he be back for gw34? Just like kane and gundo?

    2. im1974
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Shocking WC effort

  18. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Start one:
    a) Veltman
    b) Vydra

    1. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Veltman

  19. Pukkipartyy
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Toughts? A too risky?

    A) Bruno + Davies -> Greenwood + Vardy
    B) Davies + Reguilion -> Watkins + Targett

    Thx!

    1. Doctor Zhivago
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A not so risky imo: the points you'll lose on Bruno, you're going to get them from Jamie

  20. The Sociologist
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    With 2x free transfers and no other obvious issues to address, I’m already looking to move on Mendy after his and Forster’s no-shows. Best replacement for £5.3m and under?

    A) Meslier
    B) Patricio
    C) Leno
    D) Other?

    Leaning towards Meslier initially and ride out the Man U game.

  21. asquishypotato
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    On a wildcard currently, and it’s the goalkeepers that are causing me problems. Any ideas?

    Meslier looks good but has some tough up coming fixtures, so ideally would want a backup for him.
    Leno looks like an option but would need to cover the inevitable blank, and Ryan is a rotation risk with him.
    Martinez and Schmichael are too expensive, as are Ederson and Alisson.
    Palace are a bit crap.
    As are sheff, Newcastle.
    Southampton look like they are rotating, as are

    1. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      *as are Chelsea.

      Pressed post early! I’m thinking Meslier and one other currently.

    2. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Areola?

      1. asquishypotato
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Doesn’t play this week, doesn’t solve the difficult fixture for Meslier, and I’m not sure of Fulham’s clean sheet chances upcoming.

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I like Meslier and Sanchez combo

    4. Good Times
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Sanchez is your man. Consider Patricio as well

  22. winchester
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    evening lads! have 2ft and 0m itb. No chips left.
    Any ideas here? I can field 10 players (hoping that mendy will play)

    mendy
    taa rüdiger coady lowton
    salah bruno jota lingard
    ihenacho

    (forster kane son mitchell)

    cheers.

    1. Aadii
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Almoat same team with no ft. Planning Salah and Vardy for Son and Kane. Since spurs have 1 less fixture left, the -8 penalty would most probably pay off.

      1. winchester
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        cheers. true. currently thinking on shifting mendy+son -> meslier+maddison. the thing is, i am not sure if maddison is fit again?

    2. Good Times
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Don't see a move, is there a playing defender in place of Mitchell?

      1. winchester
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        cheers. well, have 0m itb. so would need to transfer ie. mitchell+son -> dallas+maddison

        what do u think?

        1. im1974
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Just do Son to Greenwood/Maddison. No point wasting transfer on GK

  23. Good Times
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Coleman or coady from next week onwards? Chasing my ML if that helps

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Coady

  24. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    These last 2 GW's i've taken a -12 which blocked Dallas' 17pts and a -8 involving Pope > Lloris which blocked Sanchez' 9pts. Thankfully i've had healthy green arrows both weeks but it could've been so much better.

  25. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    What to do with Bruno? Hold or sell?

    1. Good Times
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I've sold for greenwood to upgrade dias to taa...

      Depends on what you do with the money as most will say

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Bruno -> Greenwood is the plan if I do sell. Then Stones -> TAA or Lingard -> Son (if Lingz seems to be going off the boil) depending on how things are next week.

        1. Good Times
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Sounds good Goodluck

          1. Philosopher's Stones
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Thanks. Goodluck to you too

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I was planning to get rid but he was OK Vs Burnley, so I'm probably going to keep.

      1. Good Times
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah I was reluctant on selling him, but taa fixtures are good and they have the motivation. Greenwood in form as well so not the worst gamble

      2. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah, hence the confusion. Might keep him and try to find another way to bring in Greenwood as well if I can, but with Salah, Lingard, Jota already in there, might have to choose one of the two I guess.

    3. OLD Rafiki
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      only until GW 33

  26. richarlison2348
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Bruno to Greenwood in order to do Phillips to TAA?

    1. Good Times
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Done something very similar. Dias to taa but same downgrade.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Decent move

  27. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Disappointingly Vardy has a marginally higher XG than Benteke over the last 4. There again Benteke has actually managed to score in that time 😉

    Vardy 1.32
    Benteke 1.15

  28. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    A) TAA
    or
    B) Coady/Saiss + money
    ..?

  29. OLD Rafiki
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Big deals have .............
    TAA
    LINGZ
    KANE
    JOTA
    NACHO
    VELTMAN
    SANCHEZ

  30. Manani
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    thoughts on Watkins as 3rd forward?

    Other 2 is Nacho and Kane

    1. OLD Rafiki
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      he's one of the best forwards at the moment.

    2. CBonci
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Could be good. He keeps ticking along. I have been trying to go for someone else but he won’t go away.