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Scoutcast Episode 380 – Final Gameweek decisions and differentials

Joe and Seb are joined by Karam to look at the key issues facing Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers ahead of Gameweek 38.

It’s been a tough year, with the Covid-19 pandemic impacting on all walks of life. Top-flight football has been no exception, with fans unable to attend matches for much of the campaign and players forced to isolate for periods.

The season has been tricky for FPL managers to navigate, but it has also provided a welcome distraction for many.

Now, after 38 long, arduous weeks, the final set of fixtures is here and Joe, Karam and Seb are on hand to guide viewers and listeners over the last hurdle.

The Scoutcast crew take in the prospects for teams with something to play for, most notably a seat among Europe’s elite in the Champions League. Winning is vital and lots of goals will be needed for the likes of top captaincy candidate Mohamed Salah (£12.9m) and the rest of his Liverpool team-mates.

For other teams there is still pride to play for, as well as some extra cash for final league placings. Leeds’s first Premier League home game in front of fans for 17 years, against West Bromwich Albion, looks particularly enticing.

Meanwhile, West Ham United’s Michail Antonio (£6.6m) and Burnley striker Chris Wood (£6.5m) offer intriguing alternative options for FPL managers to consider.

More differentials are discussed when Joe looks at his ‘unfashionable players’ list once again to find more low-owned gems with strong points potential. Over the last few weeks, this list has correctly predicted strong returns from the likes of Manchester City’s recent hat-trick hero Ferran Torres (£7.0m) and Arsenal’s impressive youngster Gabriel Martinelli (£4.9m), who scored in midweek.

There are mixed fortunes for the community in the penultimate “Rough with the Smooth” round-up. This contrasts with Joe, Seb and Karam’s performance in Gameweek 37, as just a handful of points separated them.

This latest episode finishes off with the crew revealing their final transfer and captaincy plans of the campaign.

The Scoutcast will be back next week for the final show of the season to look at the lessons they’ve learned and their blueprints for FPL glory in 2021/22.

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  1. Sabina_S
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Best captain advice please.

    5 points behind Mini League leader.

    a) Salah (he will probably captain)
    b) Mane
    c) Bamford
    d) Antonio

    b or d would be free transfer, already have c. He can't afford Mane.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A - 5 points is nothing

    2. Dreaming of glory
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Whoever u think will get the most points. To me that’s salah. U should be able to make 5 points up elsewhere no bother

    3. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

    4. FPL_Hazards
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B) Getting more chances than Salah

    5. Sarnab
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A
      5 point is nothing, can go either way!

      Good luck!

      1. Sabina_S
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks for your thoughts guys.

    6. Ruudy Van
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      5 points. Captain the same and rely on your differentials of owning Mane for example.

    7. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      d

  2. vincentwsho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Which option better?

    A) Play Shaw (Digne 1st defender sub)
    B) Play Digne (in case of a Shaw cameo)

    1. ZAMUNDA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Shaw cameo most likely

  3. Dammit_182
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Afternoon all. I want to bring an a defender this week to sit alongside Trent and robbo. Money is no object and currently thinking Chilwell, any other candidates I should consider???

    1. CapK
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Dallas 100%

      1. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Very nice shout. Had overlooked him with raphina and bamford in the squad but yea. Home game vs a very poor team. That was easy!

      2. Il Capitano
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Yup, Dallas is your man

  4. CapK
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Choose one vs Southampton;

    A) Coufal
    B) Cresswell

    1. Hooky
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B - set pieces

    2. Sarnab
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Cresswell

  5. Keane There Dunne That
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    A) Veltman -> Robertson
    B) Veltman + Vydra -> Dallas + Bamford -4

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Thats easy, B

  6. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Mount or Raphinha this GW?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

  7. Ruudy Van
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Bruno out for KDB C sounds like fun to me.

    Winning one ML by 5 (doesn’t have salah)

    Losing another ML by 15 (has salah)

    Worth the risk of KDB Captain?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Could be, but I don't see him getting more than an hour

    2. beric
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Anyone else you can punt on?

  8. Ch0udini
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Meslier and Forster owner.

    Any chance of playing goalkeeper this weekend?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Meslier no, Forster yes

      1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Is Forster defo starting ?

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          No, but it would fit the recent pattern.

        2. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Ralph's presser is at 1.30.

    2. Gomolon
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Beilsa has said that Meslier will not play to give their second choice keeper some minutes

      1. Ch0udini
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        So I would gamble on Forster. Not the best CS potential, but if he plays he's good enough to use FT somwhere else. Thanks!

    3. Oh Mane Mane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I'm in the exact same situation as you!

      Hoping Hasenhuttl tells us Forster will play during his press conference soon.

  9. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Sell DCL or Ings to Bamford?

    West Ham haven't kept a CS in 10 games which would suggest to keep Ings
    Means not having any Hammers but can't own them all

    Need to sell Greenwood as well if he's not starting - best mid under 6.6m. Already own Harrison (+Dallas)

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      DCL for sure

  10. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Is Vardy a better differential than Aubameyang?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Don't like either to be honest.

      1. Chandler Bing
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Chasing 23 points while also trying to stop anyone from overtaking in my ML. Therefore, I have to go with someone who no one would bring in. What do we think about Rodrigo then?

        1. Ch0udini
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Rodrigo decent option. Or try playing Pep roulette.

        2. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          if you want to go rogue, then Mane or Nicholas Pepe

        3. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Chris wood could be a good option against Sheffield.. Rodrigo I guess but I wouldn't.

    2. Ch0udini
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      No way. Vardy has just 2 double digit hauls in 2nd half of the season. Aubameyang not so appealing either, to be honest.

    3. beric
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Prefer Auba myself

    4. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Well Vardy has higher ownership but Auba has been horrible. I'de rather punt on Pepe if you want to target Arsenal...

  11. beric
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Can I get a poll on who to bench?

    A. Bale
    B. Foden
    C. Nacho
    D. Lings

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Actually no B

        1. beric
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          I feel like its between then as well. I guess foden more likely to have 0 or 90, whereas bale might get 15 again. Which makes me lean to bale....but then bale just had a rest

    2. Gizzachance
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A if foden doesnt play, still have him off bench

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A all day long.

    4. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      i'm going to sell bale instead of benching
      don't expect foden to start either
      definitely play nacho

      1. beric
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        I wanna bring in a fwd with my transfer so dont want to sell

    5. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      D

  12. Gizzachance
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Missed klopp conference, any news on jota?
    Thanks

    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      He is out until next season

      1. Gizzachance
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks

      2. columbo
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Where'd you see this? Klopp said he had a tiny chance the other day

    2. Oh Mane Mane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      He didn't mention Jota. I doubt he'll be playing.

  13. Davidwes
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    What to do with this team?
    Im 3 points of top 1k
    Meslier
    Dallas, TAA, Coufal
    Salah, Mane, Lingard, Foden
    Bamford, Kane, Antonio
    Bench: Pickford, Stones, Digne, ESR

    A) Meslier----> Casilla
    B) Meslier,Foden-> Ederson,Raph -4
    C) Your suggestion
    Btw, already triple leeds so foden to raph for a free aint possible

    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Nice man, I reckon you get in with that team.

      You sure foden doesn't start? Last chance to keep fitness before the final 6 days later.

      Think I'd switch keepers and hope for the best with phil

      1. Davidwes
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thank you! I might do that yeah. I believe there is a chance he playes but raphina really scares me tbh

    2. Gomolon
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Good luck on getting in top 1k! I agree targeting Meslier and Foden probably best, but as this is essentially a one week punt idk if Ederson is the best choice for clean sheet this week? What about Pope/Allison instead?

      1. Davidwes
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks! Yeah i could go for any keeper. Dont know about popes fitness though and already on triple liverpool

    3. dabber7
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Maybe just do Foden to Raph and play Pickford, without taking the hit?

      1. Davidwes
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Cant do that, triple leeds

    4. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B definetly

  14. Twisted Melon
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Meslier to Casilla?

    1. Gizzachance
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      If story about him is true, then yeah if you still want Leeds keeper

  15. Gizzachance
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Bench
    A raph
    B mahrez
    Cheers

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B

      1. Gizzachance
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

      1. Gizzachance
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers

    3. Davidwes
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Surely must be a better option to bench? Anyway i would bench mahrez

      1. Gizzachance
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Have salah son ling •jota
        Kane Antonio nacho

        1. Davidwes
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          I would play mahrez and raphina over nacho and jota. Cant see jota starting, possibly a cameo of the bench? Nacho and mahrez pretty similiar though

          1. Gizzachance
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Cheers
            Only cause Leic need goals, nacho one in form Leic player
            Good luck

    4. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B!

      1. Gizzachance
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks

  16. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    best 2 MIDs for GW38 to support Salah and Lingard in scoring points for me? 🙂

    Mane?
    Raphinha?
    sb else..?

    1. Gizzachance
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Chel mid? Ziyech puli etc

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Greenwod

  17. drughi
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    What to do here lads ? 1 Ft and 0.0 itb. Willing to take a hit

    Mendy
    TAA Digne Holding
    Salah (C) Son Bale Lingard
    DCL Bamford Kane

    Forster ESR Shaw Konsa

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

      Dom to Ant/Wood

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        cheers yeah DCL>Antonio is currently what I'm thinking.

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      7/10 g2g this final week

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks any transfer you would consider

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      No need for a hit - maybe lose Son or Bale for Raphinha

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Bale>Raphinha looks good, DCL>Antonio for a hit aswell ?

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          I like DCL vs a slightly ropey recent City defence

          1. drughi
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            cheers

    4. Davidwes
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      DCL,Digne--->Antionio and Robbo?

  18. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    A Harrison
    B Bamford
    C Antonio

    Have dallas raphinha and lingard already

    Tha k you

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      C

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

      B

      We come

  19. anish10
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Which to play

    A) JWP
    B) Greenwood

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B

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

      Wardy

    3. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      JWP. I don't think Greenwood will get many minutes and at least you know JWP should play the full 90.

  20. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    With Jota, Digne, Shaw, Greenwood & Bale in my team, I can see a big hit coming to try and capitalise 😛

    Question marks on the latter two, as may/will play but whether they'll get anything is another story.

    1. gooberman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I have the first 4 of those plus Son but wont be taking any hits. Shaw, Digne and possibly Greenwood can be benched.

  21. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Suggestions please with 2ft 0.2itb

    Martinez
    Taa shaw coleman
    Salah(c) Bruno son lingard raph
    Kane bamford

    Areola targett davis veltman

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Coleman to Dallas and Maybe Bruno to Mane

    2. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Shaw, Coleman, Bruno to Dallas, Tierney, Mane (-4)

      Play Areola.

  22. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    The final GW of the season has been historically bad for me. Even in my best ever season when I finished 353rd, I was in the top 200 going into the final week and then had my worst gameweek of the season. So even with my again good team on paper Im not hopeful.

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

      that's the spirit!

  23. Traction Engine Foot
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Best move of these please?

    A DCL, Greenwood to Rodrigo, Mane -4 (bench Pereira, play Castagne)
    B Greenwood, Digne to Mane, Allioski -4 (bench DCL and Castagne, play Pereira)
    C DCL to Antonio (bench Greenwood, play Castagne)

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

      B

      1. Traction Engine Foot
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Ta

  24. Rains of Castamere
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Midfield punt for GW38 - have 7.6m to spend:

    A - Pepe (BHA)
    B - Mount (avl)
    C - Torres (EVE)
    D - Anyone else?

    Currently have Salah Son Raphinha Lingard Jota*

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      C

      1. Rains of Castamere
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Just concerned City will be way understrength like the Leeds game... then the Torres option lacks service. Maybe I'll wait for a hint of team news.

        1. Traction Engine Foot
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah, he carries the most risk. I like pepe too at the moment but I'm not sure we'll score many against Brighton

          1. Rains of Castamere
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            6 attacking returns in last 6 starts for Pepe... I'm tempted tbh, just for something different.

  25. Tango74
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    What to with Gundogan and mahrez ?

    Also no playing keeper now but dcl on bench

    2Ft what shall I do ?

    1. gooberman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Is Gundogan injured?

    2. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Pep speaking now. MEN reckons he’s unlikely to be risked despite substitution being precautionary

      1. gooberman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Men? Im hoping he wont start as my mini league rival has him.

        1. The Ilfordian
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Manchester Evening News

  26. Tango74
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    I mean would you get them both out and have no keeper or change Gundogan and keeper ?

    I

    1. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Would think Mahrez might play? Whose your keeper? If Forster I thought it was his turn?

  27. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    HRYSZKO 3 Years4 hours, 55 mins ago
    Mini leagues already won, currently at 14,317 OR & no matter what happens it’ll be my best finish ever, would LOVE to get into the top 10k, how’s my team looking? Have 1.0m in the bank & 1FT left.. any moves or g2g?

    Mendy
    Trent - Coufal - Rudiger
    Salah (c) - Mane - Son - Lingard - Raphina
    Kane - Bamford

    Bench: Forster - Vydra - Coleman

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

      You posted this 3 years ago 😉

      Team looks good, maybe get a 2nd GK just in case Mendy is dropped or Coleman to Dallas

      1. Kodap
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Hahah I have no idea where that came from hahaha, okay great! Shall I take a risk on a captaincy punt?

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

          If you are willing to push for 10k, then Bamford or Mane captain can work.

          Depends on risk appetite, would you be fine if differential captaincy fails and you end up around 20k? If yes, then Bamford or Mane can work.

          1. Kodap
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Gotta go for it haven't I... my best finish prior to this year was 55k, so worst case scenario I'm still going to have my best ever finish!

    2. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Coufal/Coleman to Dallas I reckon... high potential upside. Fancy WHam to concede.

  28. G Banger
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    29 point lead in ML with 1FT and 0.0 ITB:

    Pickford
    TAA Rudiger Dallas
    Salah Lingard Greenwood Bruno Willock
    Kane Bamford

    (Forster Watkins Dias Ward)

    a) Watkins => Nacho (bench Greenwood)
    b) Bruno + Greenwood => Mane + Raphinha (-4)
    c) GTG

  29. Sterling Archer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    sounds like Bruno will play, highly doubt it'll be 90, not sure whether to keep, bench or sell!

    1. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Who says he’ll play?

      1. Sterling Archer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: "You want to go into the final with loads of energy but also lots of confidence. We'll make a few changes."

        from this quote i doubt he will put out the B team and potentially get beat

        1. The Ilfordian
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Thanks. That’s messed up my planned transfer.

    2. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      tbf he's basically playing all his Portugal mates, so I can't see him getting a crunching tackle. Maybe Ole thinks he's worth the risk.

  30. quayle99
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Best Chelsea option? Not sure whos nailed on?

    A. Chilwell
    B. James
    C. Rudiger