Scout Picks

Gameweek 38 Scout Picks built on Leeds and Liverpool triple-ups

Liverpool and Leeds are the two clubs with triple-ups in this week’s Scout Picks XI.

After David, Neale, Tom and Andy submitted their Scout Squad selections earlier this week, we have chosen our best players for Gameweek 38.

For the final team this season, we line up in the 3-4-3 formation and come in at £80.8m, £2.2m inside our budget of £83.0m.

Goalkeeper

Over the last six Premier League matches, no team has conceded fewer than the three goals let in by Chelsea. Knowing that a 1-0 win over Aston Villa will secure Champions League football next season, we are expecting Thomas Tuchel to keep things tight at Aston Villa, which is why we have included Edouard Mendy (£5.3m) in the Gameweek 38 Scout Picks.

Defenders

Who has the best and worst FPL fixtures for the Run-In?

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.8m) has produced three assists in his last six, more than any other defender. That sort of attacking potential could very well continue against Crystal Palace considering over the same period, he is top of the whole Premier League for key passes (21) and joint-second for big chances created.

This season’s current top-scoring defender Stuart Dallas (£5.5m) faces the Premier League’s worst defence in Gameweek 38, the perfect time to include him in the Scout Picks. The Northern Ireland international has found the net eight times this season, three of those goals coming in the last eight matches. Furthermore, only one Leeds player has scored more Premier League goals at Elland Road than Dallas. And in the last six, only Everton (four) have more clean sheets than the Whites (three).

Vladimir Coufal (£4.8m) looks poised to benefit from Southampton’s problems when defending the left-hand side of the pitch. Over the last six matches, only Sheffield United have given up more chances down that side of the pitch as Saints (27). Not only is Coufal best-placed to benefit, but no West Ham player has also registered more assists at home this season than the right-back. Meanwhile, Ralph Hasenhüttl’s men have failed to find the net in seven of their last 11 away matches.

Midfielders

Ahead of facing a side he scored 16 points against earlier in the season, Mohamed Salah (£12.9m) is top among all midfielders for expected goal involvement (xGI) over the last four matches. Just two players have more shots in the box than him over the last six, suggesting he will be giving his all to win the Golden Boot race on Sunday.

Knowing that Liverpool have to win at Anfield to guarantee Champions League football next season, we are doubling up on their premium midfielders with Sadio Mané (£11.8m). Among Jurgen Klopp’s men, he is second only to Salah for shots in the box and xGI at Anfield this season and has attacking returns in three of his last four.

This season’s top-scoring Chelsea asset Mason Mount (£7.3m) looks set to be at the heart of their attacking capabilities as they travel to Aston Villa for a must-win game. Over the last six matches, no player in the Premier League can match Mount for big chances created.

Raphinha (£5.6m) should benefit from the party atmosphere as Leeds fans are finally able to watch a Premier League match at Elland Road. The Brazilian ranks second for minutes per xGI at home this season, scoring eight points the last time he faced West Brom.

Forwards

Can Jesse Lingard follow up on his West Ham debut FPL haul 10

Ahead of facing a Southampton side that has conceded at least twice in each of their last three away matches, Michail Antonio (£6.7m) has five attacking returns in his last six outings (three goals, two assists).

Patrick Bamford (£6.6m) is Leeds’ top goal-scorer at Elland Road in 2020/21 and comes into Gameweek 38 as top among all colleagues for minutes per xGI at home this season. Meanwhile, West Brom are the worst side in the league for conceding chances through the middle over their last six matches.

During that same period, no FPL forward has more attacking returns than Chris Wood (£6.5m). His total of five goals and one assist bodes well for a Gameweek 38 trip to Sheffield United, who have given up the third-most big chances over their last six. 

SUBSTITUTES

  • Alphonse Areola (£4.5m)
  • Federico Fernández (£4.7m)
  • Calum Chambers (£4.5m)
  • Joe Willock (£4.9m)

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 is how we voted for Gameweek 38:

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  1. Drogo
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    12 points behind #1 in ML.

    Both of us has Salah, Dallas, TAA, Greenwood, Nacho, Watkins.
    He has Bruno, I got Son.

    How do I win this? Should i replace Salah for Mane (c)?
    An other ideas?

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

      Son to mane, cap mane?

      Decent chance your rival swaps bruno for mane?

      Either of you have leeds attackers? I'm in a similar situation, and am going to captain raph.

      1. Drogo
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        No one of us has Leeds attackers. I don’t want to trade out Son since he is already a differential. Salah to Mane would me mske more sense. Raph captain you say..

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

      I think you could keep Salah and if Greenwood is not on your bench then swap him for Ferran Torres if you'd like to risk Pep Roulette

      1. Drogo
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Whom to captain then? Torres? Son?

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

          Follow your gut. I'm not very good at FPL, don't die wondering though. Son is safer probably.

  2. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Is it worth Bruno > Raph or someone for a -4?

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Mané maybe ?

  3. The White Pele
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    best option:
    A) konsa to Tierney
    B) Greenwood to Harrison
    C) both for (-4)

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

      Both for -4

  4. jimbobmij
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    I have quite a benching dilemma for my draft team.

    Who do you bench from the following:

    A) Rodrigo

    B) Hernandez

    C) Bale

    D) Gabriel

    1. Sid07
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      D

    2. balint84
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Hernandez

  5. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Report as on bottom of last page.

    Pick one to start.

    Greenwood
    Digne
    Siggy

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Probably Greenwood

      1. Sid07
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Siggy

    2. bautasten
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Look out for lineup leaks but probably Siggy.

  6. Catona75
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Sorry for repost:

    R James + Bruno + DCL to Dallas + Mane + Bamford for -8, or just parts of it?

    Already play Rüdiger, TAA, Salah and Raphina.

    1. Sid07
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Just Bruno to mane

      1. Catona75
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks. Sure James will start?

  7. Sid07
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Have 2 fts
    1) shaw + Watkins to Dallas + antonio (433)
    2) jota + Watkins to raphina + antonio (343)
    3) shaw + jota to Dallas + raphina (352, bench Watkins)

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

      2

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      2

  8. 420king
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    I'm 35 pts ahead in my ML, but will have to take a -4 hit to field 11, so basically 31.

    I think this will be my rivals team after 1FT:

    Lloris*
    TAA Dallas Dawson*
    Lingard JWP* Zaha* Salah/Mane* (ASM*)
    Kane Iheanacho Bamford*
    (*=differential)

    What's my best move to ensure I win?

    Martinez
    Dallas Phillips _____
    Salah Son Lingard _____
    Kane Antonio Iheanacho

    A) TAA, Raphinha
    B) Mane, Coufal

    Anything worth an extra hit?

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

      Flip a coin, but i slightly prefer a.

      1. 420king
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks!

  9. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Is DCL to Bamford worth -4 points?

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

      Probably close if you look at expected points, but more fun.

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

      No

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

      I’m doing it (Son to Mané and DCL to Bamford)

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah I'm a bit worried about not owning Bamford this week.

    4. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Yes for me
      Hate seeing DCL in my squad

  10. bautasten
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts?

    A) Play Zaha/Shaw
    B) Iheanacho (-4)

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

      A

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B. Do yoy already have Antonio or Bamford?

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

        Have Bamford and cannot afford Antonio without an extra hit unfortunately.

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          I would probably roll the dice with Nacho them.

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

            Thanks yeah would probably have to do it tonight though which I'm not keen on (0.0 ITB) 'cause of Bruno price fall.

  11. balint84
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    A) Bamford+Antonio+Dallas(C)
    B) Mane(C)+Willock+Rüdiger

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

      Like Mane better as a diff cap but A look stronger player for player.

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

    Leading ML by 37 pts.

    Should I take -4 to bring out Bruno and Godfrey to Mane and Cresswell

    Or

    Bruno and Struijk to Harrison and Robertson (double LFC defence, but LFC are going ALL IN to win CL spot)

    Mendy

    TAA, Shaw, Dallas (Struijk, Godfrey)

    Salah, Bruno, Greenwood, Willock, Maddison

    Kane, Bamford (Benteke)

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

      Neither. Don’t take a hit

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

        Then I have to start either Shaw or Godfrey.
        Its likely that Shaw wont start in GW38 tho :/
        Means I will get a 1 pointer from him.??

  13. Bobby's Teeth
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Any reason Nacho is not being shown any love? Leicester have to go for it, Spurs are already on the beach, that game should be a cracker!

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

      I sold him before blank. Wish I hadn’t. I think he is a good play

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

    Bruno >>
    1. Auba
    2. Mount
    3. Pepe
    4. Lingard

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

      My decision also. Wish I knew what Pep was thinking.

    2. balint84
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Mount!

  15. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Double Pool defence anyone?

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

      Sure, especially if it's robbo and trent. I will probably go for Mane for my third though..

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I am probably, have Robbi and thinking of going Trent also for -4, maybe even C

    3. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah, Trent for shield, Big Nat Phillips for sword has been doing the business.

  16. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Best option out of these?

    a) Son (lei)
    b) Willock (ful)
    c) Pulisic (avl)
    d) Pepe (BHA)

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

      A but my gut says C

    2. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Willock going for 7 games in a row and guaranteed to play, he'd be my pick

  17. arndff_
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    -4 for:

    a) Shaw > Robbo
    b) Bruno > Mane
    c) None

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

      B imo, but both are good moves.

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Both are worth it imo.

      Hard to pick between those two. Probably go with the attacker.

    3. bautasten
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Who will come in if they don't play? Would go B in isolation.

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

        * Current bench in FPL looks like this:
        Holding (BHA) JWP (whu) Konsa (CHE)

        * FanTeam bench:
        Dias (EVE) Digne (mci) Poveda (WBA)

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

          Ok would probably take the hit then but wait and see if there's any clues on the lineup.

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

            There'll be plenty of fake ITK accs tomorrow, so beware.

            Good luck.

  18. FPLHaggis
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Evening folks. Wishing you the best of luck towards your goals tomorrow.

    Waiting on potential team news but I'm looking to do Bruno > Mane.

    Pickford
    TAA Dallas Holding
    Salah(c) Mane Bale Harrison
    Kane Bamford Antonio
    (ESR, Digne, Ward)(Button)

    G2G?

  19. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Best differential captain?

    A) Mane
    B) Antonio

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

      A

    2. Mo Mane Mou problems
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I strongly believe in Antonio, seems extremely hungry for goals, talked in post match interview about his ambition to reach his individual target for the season in the final game (but wouldnt exactly what that is..)

    3. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I think they're both good options. Go with your gut

    4. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A less ownership more points for goals/clean sheets etc.

  20. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Planning to do Zaha to Raphinha, any other move here for -4? Maybe Shaw to TAA?

    Mendy 3.8
    Robbo Shaw Coufal Castagne Mitchell
    Bruno Salah Lingard Zaha Maddison
    Bamford Watkins Lacca

    1ft, 0.4itb

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

      Definitely think Shaw to Trent will pay off that -4

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

        agree with this

        1. iL PiStOlErO
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Cheers boys. I will do it.

  21. Mo Mane Mou problems
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    FINAL DAY DEFENSIVE PUNT TO HUNT:
    A) Cresswell
    B) Mendy
    C) Digne
    D) Coufal
    E) Tierney (but rival has Holding so dont wanna go for arsenal)

    Budget 6.2

    1. Mo Mane Mou problems
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Already have Dallas (and TAA)

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

      The ultimate punty punt which is 80% likely to end in pain due to a none start is Alonso

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

      Are you chasing? All all of these differentials? Dallas easy choice imo without knowing more of your situation 8)

    4. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I know it sounds a little crazy but I'm eyeing Alioski. He is so attacking and has a few assists to his name recently. Granted he is a terrible player but he gets forward a lot.

    5. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A or D best bet imo

    6. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

    7. Mo Mane Mou problems
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I am chasing, already have Dallas.

      Thanks for your advice... need a high ceiling and have mainly contemplated Cresswell or Mendy.

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

      Mendy nice differential. Chilwell also

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

      Mendy seems to get subbed off a lot when he plays but would still get to 60min

  22. seanpauldcu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Martinez | (Sanchez)
    TAA | Dallas | Coufal | (Digne) | (Holding)
    Salah | Mane | Bale | Lingard | (ES Rowe)
    DCL | Bamford | Antonio

    2FT and chasing an 11 point lead in a mini league for #1. Appreciate guidance or advice.

    Transfers: thinking 2 transfers from the following 3..
    • A/ Digne>Lowton
    and/or
    • B/ Bale>Aubameyang/Raph/Son
    and/or
    • C/ DCL>Wood/Inheanacho

    As always very grateful for the community wisdom!

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

      I would def do C

      Other than that Im not sure what else u can do your team is in great shape. I think you shd go through his team and see where u have differentials and where ur clashing and then maybe take a punt based off that.

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

      B for raph

      C for nacho, but wood is tempting too

  23. ZimZalabim
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    chasing 15 points

    These are our differentials

    Me vs him
    Bale vs Son
    Bamford vs Nacho
    Antonio vs Watkins
    Raph vs Willock
    Dallas vs Coufal

    Do you think its possible to catch him ?

    I can take a hit to do Bale to Mane got enough money but that will make it 19 points I dont see him taking a hit

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

      Easily if it goes your way. Punt with C to get more momentum.

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

        I feel thats a risk not worth taking to move away from Salah, but I could be wrong maybe the gap requires a Differential Cap.

        So you think I shd move Bale to Mane for a hit ?

  24. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    A)Play Holding
    Or transfer in for free
    B) Alioski (have Dallas)
    C) Coufal
    D) Creswell (5p behind ML leader and he has Cres. Not a lot differential except for Mane and Dallas)

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

      go for B if west brom confirm periera out

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

        Thanks. Alioski is very attacking so could be fun.

  25. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Digne to Robbo worth a hit? Boring 1 pointer or some potential...?

  26. Athletico Underachieving
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Start Areola or Martinez?

    1. King Kun Ta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Areola

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Areola

  27. seanie3
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Many on here don't think Foden will start, do we think the same with Mahrez, will he start..

    a) yes
    b) no

    1. King Kun Ta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      No

      1. seanie3
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        surely he needs some minutes to tick over nicely for match fitness

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Hardly

      1. seanie3
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        why not?

        1. iL PiStOlErO
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Feeling and Pep. But go with your gut

          1. seanie3
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            yeah, my gut says he starts and comes off after 60, but who bloody knows with pep..

    3. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      inclined to say both are benched but tbh who can say with pep

  28. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Mendy
    Philips, Dallas, Shaw*
    Salah, Lingard, Fernandes*, Jota*
    Kane, Bamford, DCL*
    Forster | Zaha, Coady, Veltman

    Fernandes, Jota, DCL -> Mane, Raphinha, Antonio for -4?

    Or just make 2 of the moves for free?

  29. King Kun Ta
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    My team atm....i want to keep my top 10 place in my ML. I already did Welbeck -> Bamford for free.

    Areola
    Shaw TAA Holding
    Son Salah (C) Bruno JWP Lingard
    Antonio Bamford

    Martinez DCL Digne Coady

    1 FT & 0.4 ITB

    What to do...

    A Bruno -> Mane
    B DCL -> Iheanacho
    C Shaw -> Dallas

    Option A is has my preference but i'm 0.5 short to do so. To get the funds (-4)...

    1 DCL -> Nacho (bench JWP)
    2 Digne -> Dallas (bench Shaw)

    Ta for the feedback lads and good luck will the final GW!

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

      A1 I recon

    2. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      C

  30. Merlinsnose
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    So who scores more ?

    A) Coady
    B) JWP
    C) Dallas -4
    D) Raphinha -4

    Many thanks

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Hoping for D

      1. seanie3
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        It defo isn't going to be Coady 🙂