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. Mainswitch
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Any sightings on ASM training? I really dont want to take a hit for him..

  2. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Selling Bruno and benching Shaw this week...

    Sensible?

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      May start with Shaw as I don't see a cameo if not starting

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Early hook would not surprise me before the 60 minute mark if he starts

        1. Eleven Hag
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Yes this is very likely too, but I would take 55 mins from Shaw depending on rest of the defense

          1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Awful advice. Cant get clean sheet points off 55 mins. Chances of a return almost diminish by half and you need a goal or assist from defender to avoid a blank. No

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

            Do you know what are you talking about?

          3. Pukki Blinders
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Unless you’ve got a Ward and Mitchell double up then no never

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Looks to be but I can't shake this nagging feeling Bruno will play a part.

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

      Yes.

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

    Shaw+Zaha to TAA+Raphinha for -4?

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

  4. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    "Tomorrow is a good preparation for the final"

    A Strong Man City team then today?

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Exactly opposite then

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Don’t trust what Pep says. Will field his C team

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

      Its a trap!

    4. Salan
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Don't read into his words. It's meaningless.

  5. George James
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Best option?

    A) DCL + Robertson

    B) Antonio + TAA - 4 points

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

      b

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B

  6. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    For draft team, who would you be your pick for a cheap FWD from Newcastle, Fulham, SHU etc? (Currently on Ried from Fulham)

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

      Joelinton fit?
      If not the new kid at Sheffield. Forget his name, scored last game week.

  7. waldo666
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    RP for the DZ.

    2 FTs, 1.4 ITB and no idea.

    Any thoughts on what best to do here? I quite like my team apart from the obvious worry with United players, have this nagging feeling Bruno will play some part.

    Martinez
    TAA Dallas Coufal
    Salah Son Bruno Lingard Raphinha
    Bamford Antonio

    (Johnstone Watkins Holding Shaw)

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Does some part equal an attacking return?

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        I think it does, yes. I see what you've done there! 😉

        Maybe I look to shift Watkins to someone with a more favourable fixture in case Bruno doesn't play? Or do I just follow the herd and shift Bruno to Mane?

        35 point lead in ML and 9k off top 100k, so those are my two targets going into the final day.

    2. Vlekz
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Even if he does play a few minutes, it still doesn't make him a great option with all the fringe players around him. With rest of the team all set. He looks like the best transfer out + could change the keeper too as the 2nd transfer

        1. waldo666
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Cheers, yeah GK move could definitely be on the cards, it's a shame Pope has a big question mark over him still.

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

        Good team but yeah if you want to do something with this 2ft then Bruno should go, all others have better games and maybe more secure starters also. But who knows, last gw is always crazy. Maybe you can try with Bruno to Mane, if not sell Son. Other ft can be Martinez for some gk who you think can keep cs...

        1. waldo666
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Cheers mate, will no doubt agonise over the decision unnecessarily right up until deadline!

      • RogDog_jimmy
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Might do Bruno to Mané and keeper change. Kind of like Casilla.

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

          Ooh for fun do Bruno > KDB, downgrade Shaw to make up the money difference.
          Super differential and could well start.

    3. George James
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Best captain

      A) TAA
      B) Salah
      C) Raphina
      D) Bamford

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        B

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

        Still B.

      3. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        B

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

        Yep B for me too

      5. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        A

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

        B if you are holding rank. Any of the others if you are chasing rank, possibly D is best choice if you can't get Mane in.

      7. George James
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers all

        Rank at 30k and 30 behind in ML so not sure how to play it really

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

        In isolation, clearly Salah

    4. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Got Bruno and Shaw in my starting XI. With a bench of DCL, Rudiger, Coady, are either of them worth a hit? Got £1.4 itb

      TIA

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Bruno out

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

        Just play DCL and Rudoger.

        Neither worth a hot to to replace.

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

          *hit

        2. Going Home
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          This is my feeling. Tempted to leave both as starting too, just in case. Shaw cameo surely unlikely? Bruno more so, but could easily return in 10/15 mins

    5. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Chasing...
      Who to captain? knowing that everyone else will captain Salah..
      So, Who who to go with? Bamford or Antonio?

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Bam

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

        BamBam

      3. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        TAA

      4. Bavarian
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thank you All

      5. SHOWSTOPPERRR
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Antonio

    6. b91jh
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Chance of ASM starting?

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        He's got a knock so less than 32%.

    7. SalahFingers
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Bench Boost On

      Martinez, Meslier
      TAA, Shaw, Castagne, Struijk, Ward
      Salah (c), Son, Greenwood, Zaha, Willock
      Kane, DCL, Iheanacho

      Anything worth a hit?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Expect 0,0,1,0 from your bench.

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

          Lol.
          Yeah I mean you can’t do anything about it but Meslier ain’t playing. Shaw won’t , Greenwood probably won’t and Ward if he plays probably ships 4 goals.

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

            How do you know Meslier isn't playing?

            also, why won't Shaw play?

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

                Thank you.

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

              Bielsa said last week Casilla is starting the last two.
              Man U have a cup final 3/4 days after this game - and this game means absolutely nothing. Most are expecting a b-team or only small roles from key players (Bruno, Shaw etc). Wouldn’t be a surprise for Greenwood to rest too. Dan James is back I think.

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

                Ok Thanks 🙂

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

        Zaha to Raph

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

          Thanks.

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

          I’d move Shaw before Zaha. At least Zaha plays and Liverpool are leaky defensively.

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

            I agree. As meh as Zaha is, I'm using bench boost so it's best to have as many playing players as possible. Cheers.

    8. MOZIL
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Azp likely to start?

      1. Going Home
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        I’d expect Chelsea full strength. This is their best chance of UCL next season and a week until the final

      2. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Think so

    9. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      For the final spin bring back in:

      Mahrez
      Foden
      Gundogan
      Grealish or
      Mane?

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Mane

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Just following everyone on here with Mane

      2. Going Home
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Of those, Mane all the way. Pep roulette such an awful game to play

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Pep isn't that tricky to decipher.

          Why wouldn't the cup final starting 11 get a run out against Everton?

          1. Going Home
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Cool if you feel confident then crack on. You asked for input; I gave some. Good luck

            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 10 months ago

              I like to discuss where possible.

          2. Scholes Out For Summer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            why would he risk his cup final 11 with a premier league game where they could get injured?

            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 10 months ago

              Because Pep literally said he wouldn't worry about that, that's just unlucky and 6 days away with the need to be sharp.

              1. Scholes Out For Summer
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                2 years, 10 months ago

                “It depends on my feeling. Sometimes, I give it on the day – one hour and half before the final; sometimes, two days."

                "In the Champions League, like all around the world – except in the UK – you have to do five or six substitutions so everybody will be part of this."

                I dont see how this means he will play his cup final team

                1. AC/DC AFC
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  2 years, 10 months ago

                  That's not the best quote.

                  He's talking about his subs and squad players there.

                  1. Scholes Out For Summer
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 10 Years
                    2 years, 10 months ago

                    he's talking about his starting 11 as well

                    1. AC/DC AFC
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 8 Years
                      2 years, 10 months ago

                      Below he is

                      1. Scholes Out For Summer
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        2 years, 10 months ago

                        if you truly believe that Pep will play his CL final team, I truly hope you have KDB Mahrez Foden because thats a massive differential

                        Back up your talk

                        1. AC/DC AFC
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 8 Years
                          2 years, 10 months ago

                          I've only got 1 ft to Mahrez

                2. AC/DC AFC
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  2 years, 10 months ago

                  Guardiola: "I’m going to put the players out I decide to win the game. We have six days until the final of the Champions League, if one player is injured, unlucky. They can be injured today, tomorrow, the moment you put the boots [on]."

                  #FFScout #FPL #GW38 #MCFC #FantasyPL

                  1. Scholes Out For Summer
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 10 Years
                    2 years, 10 months ago

                    yes exactly. im going to put the players out i decide to win the game. Thats literally everyone on his squad for the Everton game

                    just because they can be injured at any moment doesnt mean that he doesnt care about injuries lol

                    It's like saying I can get hit by a car at any moment, so why should i look both ways before i cross the road

                    1. AC/DC AFC
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 8 Years
                      2 years, 10 months ago

                      True but we'll see.

                      Man Utd play into the squad because they travel to Gdansk to play 3 days later.

                      I'm pretty confident in Mahrez but Foden could be shielded.

                      I'm going for it again.

                      1. Scholes Out For Summer
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        2 years, 10 months ago

                        i think itl be something like this for EVerton

                        Sterling Torres Bernardo
                        Rodri Fernandinho KDB
                        Mendy Laporte Dias Walker

                        1. AC/DC AFC
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 8 Years
                          2 years, 10 months ago

                          All possible and many of them are cup final picks too.

    10. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      How to defend my 8 point lead? The differentials on our team are as follows and we both have 1FT.

      Me: Phillips, Mahrez, DCL
      Him: TAA, Pereira, Nacho

      We both do not have Bamford/Antonio and I expect him to get one of them by selling Watkins. Who should I bring in?

      A) Coady> TAA (double up with Phillips, play 4-5-1 and bench DCL)
      B) Vydra> Bamford
      C) Vydra> Antonio

      1. Going Home
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Get in Bamford. Try not to worry about Trent

      2. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        A

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          But Everton could easily get a score draw away at Man City.

          They've lost 6 this season already.

          1. sunzip14
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            If Shaw doesn't play, might need DCL coming off the bench for him anyway. Would you start DCL ahead of Phillips or Shaw if I get TAA in?

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

        probably B

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

        Vydra > Bam.
        If you’re lucky Periera won’t play, he’s in doubt.

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

      Bruno replacement dilemma.

      I would like to bring in Mane, but I already have 3x Liverpool. Salah, TAA and Philips, so would need to take a -4 to take out Philips for a 3.9 defender.

      I don't have Raphina, so Is it better to just bring him in for free. Even though I want Mane, not sure he will outscored Raphina by 4 points.

      Would play Dawson (WHU) instead of Philips, also not keen on this.

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

        I was in similar position. Bringing in Raph. Don’t think Mané is worth 4pts more than Raph.

      2. FPL Alaska
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Raphinha

      3. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Grealish or Mahrez or Foden could be better picks

      4. SHOWSTOPPERRR
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Raph easy

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

      Best option?

      A. Play Watkins
      B. Watkins > bamford -4
      C. Watkins > Antonio -4

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        A or C

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

        C if you’re chasing. A if you’re leading

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

      Mendy (Forster)
      TAA Shaw Holding (Rudiger Coleman)
      Salah Lingard Son Raphinha Bruno
      Antonio Bamford (DCL)

      FT made.
      Bruno > Mané for -4?
      and
      Start Shaw or Rudiger?

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

        Start Rudi for me.
        And I’d start DCL and bench Bruno. No hit.

      2. FPL Alaska
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Yes on Bruno to Mane.
        Start Rudiger

    14. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Is DCL > Antonio worth a hit? Or just play DCL

      A) DCL > Antonio (-4)
      B) Play DCL

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

        Play DCL for me.

      2. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        B

    15. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Mahrez Foden DCL in starting XI

      ESR Targett on the bench.
      Have 1 FT. Leading ML by 5 points. Opponent has Antonio.

      DCL > Antonio the obvious move?

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Yep

      2. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Yes

      3. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        DCL out would probably be my last move.

        One of the city boys has to go, doubtful they even feature

        1. Bad Kompany
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          This

          1. Bad Kompany
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            5 points isn’t enough of a lead to block imo. Unless your teams are identical

            1. Weeb Kakashi
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 10 months ago

              The rest of his team is pretty meh though.
              Benteke Mitchell White Saka Bruno AWB(not many starts there)

              Also got no TAA and Robbo and Bamford too.

        2. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Why. Likely to play his cup final team for an hour

          1. Scholes Out For Summer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            why? likely to give most of his cup team a rest to avoid injury and give other players a chance to play their way into the CL final

            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 10 months ago

              Opposite

              1. Scholes Out For Summer
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                2 years, 10 months ago

                agree to disagree.

          2. Scholes Out For Summer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            City gave up 3 goals to Brighton and 2 to Newcastle also

            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 10 months ago

              Exactly. Tough league and he'll pick his best team for me.

              1. Scholes Out For Summer
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                2 years, 10 months ago

                tough league that he's already won for the season

                He'll pick a mish mash for me. Good luck trying to figure out which one he benches

            2. Weeb Kakashi
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 10 months ago

              3 to both.

    16. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Werner to end his dreadful season with a hat trick? He was extremely unlucky not to haul last gw, even by his standards this season

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Possible but I reckon Villa do Chelsea and they have to best Man City in the champions league final for qualification...

      2. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Do not enter the Wernhole.

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

        Better differential alternatives in Wood over Werner

    17. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      For those chasing captain

      TAA

      No point in Salah?

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

        TAA is a good shout. Leeds assets will provide a huge differential as captain

        1. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Im tempted to captain Bamford if Bielsa starts Pablo Hernandez

          Likely that Rodrigo gets subbed on for Pablo and Bamford gets full 90

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

            Yep I’m really considering Pablo over raphinha and Harrison tbh. Which is a serious concern cause I don’t know what bielsa would do. Pablo would either start or come on for 30 mins

    18. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Start digne?

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Yep.

        Assists

      2. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Give us an alternative otherwise it’s meaningless

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

        I am as no point in over think on defenders this last gw coz as we over the years cs in last gw is rare. I remember everybody went on burnley defence last season double and triple and they conceded.

      4. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        What is the alternative?

        Im starting Rudiger over him

    19. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Best non Liverpool/Leeds defender for the last GW?

      Currenty on James/Chilwell. Not sure about Chilwell start though. Alonso might get the game and James playing RCB isn't great.

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Burnley

        1. WE GO FOR IT
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Expect Sheffield to score and Burnley defenders have low attacking potential imo.

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

        Maybe Coufal?

        1. WE GO FOR IT
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Should've mentioned. Trying to go differen from my ML leader who has Coufal. Cresswell is an option but if West Ham keep a CS, that's bad. Expect a professional 1-0 from Chelsea.

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Dias?

            1. WE GO FOR IT
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 10 months ago

              Everton will do well. Don't see a City CS. I was tempted by Mendy. Still am to a certain extent.

          2. swanseag55
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            I am in same predicament and I’m thinking Tierney. Brighton have Wellbeck and Mpauy out. Cresswell is the other option

      3. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Stay away from Chelsea. Go Coufal

        1. WE GO FOR IT
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Should've mentioned. Trying to go differen from my ML leader who has Coufal. Cresswell is an option but if West Ham keep a CS, that's bad. Expect a professional 1-0 from Chelsea.

          1. Pukki Blinders
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Leicester will go out is my only concern. Need to make up the goal difference

            1. WE GO FOR IT
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 10 months ago

              The GD only comes into picture between Chelsea and Leicester if Chelsea lose big (3+ goals) and Leicester draw.

              1. Pukki Blinders
                • 4 Years
                2 years, 10 months ago

                Not between Chelsea and Leicester, between Leicester and Pool

                1. Pukki Blinders
                  • 4 Years
                  2 years, 10 months ago

                  Nvm I’m confusing myself, mixing up the fixtures

    20. HammersXI
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Trying to consolidate my top 10k finish this season, do these moves make sense?

      Bruno + Benteke -> Raphinha + Bamford (-4)

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        You see both starting? Then yes

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

          Yeah I’ll be very surprised if both don’t start. Higher likelihood that Rodrigo drops off for Hernandez and comes on for a cameo.

          There’s no threat for raphinha position wise. Poveda won’t start and Costa is out for the season.

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

        Seems Decent to me

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

          I wanted to honestly go for Pablo Hernandez and Aguero for a double send off but that could be brutal for my ranks sadly.

          Will continue weighing up Harrison vs Raphinha vs Pablo arguement since money ISNT an issue

    21. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Pick one:
      A. Digne + Torres
      B. James/Chilwell + Greenwood

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        With B you could have both benched

        1. WE GO FOR IT
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah, that's the worry. But A play against each other. Although Digne's attacking potential covers the lost CS.

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

        Aguero last 30 mins sub hmm

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Yep but cup final xi for an hour for me today.

          6 whole days to rest.

          Opposite to United dilemma.

      2. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        no where in that article does he say he's using the first hour of the Everton as prep for the CL final

        Also its MEN, they just reiterated the press conference, not exactly anything new...

    22. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      DCL to Bamford for a -4 is silly right?

      Everton v City’s C team surely has goals in it...

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

        I do not think city is going to play their C team before a final. It’s not like it’s on Wednesday. Would be a mixture of A and B like the team they played against Leeds over a Newcastle

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

        It's not that bad, but I think I'd prefer 2 from DCL rather than hope that Bamford scores at least one.

      3. WE GO FOR IT
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        I'd keep DCL. FOr free, I'd do it. -4 no!

    23. SalahFingers
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Best cheap

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

        Best cheap sub 5.6 midfielder for the last week?

        A) Raphinha
        B) Willock
        C) Harrison
        D) Gundogan

        (last one didn't post properly)

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

          If you want to be pointy, go for Pablo Hernandez. It’s sentimental I know but it’s his final game for the club and they are at home.

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

            Punty*

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

              Well it's 0.1 too much, but also he hasn't played a full game and only got more than 2 points in one game all season. That's far too punty for me.

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

                DIDNT know that he was more expensive as compared to Raph and Harrison.

                Tbh the game that best represents his ability is Newcastle. Take it from Leeds fans who wanted him to start more this season. It’s his swansong game and he will get minutes for sure.

                I would go with A/C. Flip a coin

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

                  Thanks, didn't meant to be so negative.

    24. Sc007
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Bring in bamford or firmino?

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        3 Pool is a must. They have something to play for

      2. Captain Vantastic™
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Firmino.

      3. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Firm