Scout Picks

FPL Gameweek 2 Scout Picks built on Liverpool triple-up

As they prepare to face Burnley in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off, three Liverpool players form the spine of our Gameweek 2 Scout Picks.

After Sam, Az, Neale and Tom submitted their Scout Squad selections earlier this week, we have chosen our best players ahead of tomorrow’s 11.00 BST deadline.

We line up in a 4-3-3 formation and come in at £82.7m, just under our £83.0m budget.

GOALKEEPER

Salah and blanks again as Brighton defensive assets shine ahead of good run 3

Brighton and Hove Albion’s Robert Sánchez (£4.5m) is our chosen goalkeeper in Gameweek 2 ahead of a favourable home fixture against Watford. 

Despite last weekend’s first-half jitteriness at Turf Moor, Albion had the second-best expected goals conceded (xGC) total from open play in Gameweek 1.

If they can sharpen up defending set-pieces, we’re backing them to keep a clean sheet against a Hornets side who could only boast the sixth-best attacking record in the Championship last season.

DEFENDERS

The best mid-price and premium FPL defenders for 2021/22 1

We’ve doubled up on Liverpool’s backline ahead of their Gameweek 2 meeting with Burnley, via Trent Alexander Arnold (£7.5m) and Kostas Tsimikas (£4.1m).

Both full-backs have the potential to deliver points at both ends of the pitch, and shared corner-taking duties at Carrow Road last time out.

It may potentially be the last time we can call on Tsimikas for a while, too, given the news that Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) returned to full-training earlier today.

Having Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m) back, as well as both Joel Matip (£5.0m) and Joe Gomez (£5.0m), will surely boost the Reds’ clean sheet count in the coming weeks, while a capacity crowd at Anfield can also be an important factor. In fact, the Reds have lost their opening home league fixture only twice since 1966/67.

Luke Shaw (£5.5m) also offers significant assist potential, and was perhaps unfortunate not to return more than his solitary point against Leeds United in Gameweek 1. Having carried on his Euro 2020 form and played a crucial pass in the build-up to Manchester United’s second goal, he carries real potential as the Red Devils visit Southampton.

Rúben Dias (£6.0m) takes up the final spot in our backline after an impressive 2020/21 campaign at the heart of Manchester City’s defence, which saw Pep Guardiola’s side keep 19 Premier League clean sheets, more than any other side.

MIDFIELDERS

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 2? 7

Fresh from their huge opening day hauls, Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) and Bruno Fernandes (£12.1m) are rather obvious inclusions in this week’s picks.

After the first round of matches, Salah ranks joint-second for goal attempts (five) and top for penalty area touches (14). It’s also worth noting that having netted at Carrow Road in Gameweek 1, he is now just two goals short of joining the list of Premier League players with 100 goals in the competition.

Fernandes put on a ruthless display of finishing against Leeds United last weekend, as he scored three goals from as many goal attempts, and takes on a Southampton side who have conceded more goals than any other Premier League side in 2021.

Man City representation seems like a must against a Norwich City side who arrive on the back of a 3-0 home defeat to Liverpool but picking a safe starter is as tricky as ever following last week’s defeat at Spurs.

Kevin De Bruyne may have been in the reckoning had he not missed training on Friday, while Ferran Torres continues to flatter to deceive as a false nine and Riyad Mahrez, City’s stand-out pre-season performer, had an off-day at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Jack Grealish (£8.0m) ought to be involved from kick-off, at least, and showed glimpses of his potential down the left flank on Sunday.

FORWARDS

Five-time top 1k FPL finisher Tom Freeman on Calvert-Lewin, Wolves and his Gameweek 2 plans 6

‘Get the ball to Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£8.0m)’ seems to be Everton’s mantra under Rafael Benitez, with last weekend’s bombardment of crosses to the striker and even summer transfer policy hinting that the Toffees are building their team around the England international.

On top of that, weekend opponents Leeds looked particularly vulnerable in the middle of the pitch last weekend, conceding more chances from that position than any other team.

While Calvert-Lewin caught the eye in Gameweek 1, Danny Ings (£8.0m) didn’t particularly shine and was starved of service throughout.

Nevertheless, the visit of a Newcastle United defence that has conceded the second-highest number of shots in the division since their move to a rather adventurous 3-5-2 in Gameweek 30 of last season commands attention.

The Magpies’ total of six big chances conceded against West Ham was also twice as many as any other club allowed in Gameweek 1.

Lastly, and very much least in most people’s eyes, is Neal Maupay (£6.5m).

Ivan Toney (£6.5m) is the obvious choice at this price point and it’s true that Maupay’s goal conversion rate is poor over the last two campaigns (11.3% in 2020/21 and 10.4% in 2019/20).

But after seeing him drop a lot deeper when Danny Welbeck was part of the Albion side last season, his presence around the six-yard box was notable against Burnley – and even he generally hits the target from that range.

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 Fantasy Football Scout subscription and revealed to the public only when the deadline has passed.

Here is how we voted for Gameweek 2:

COMMUNITY CHAMPION

Each week, one of the Fantasy Football Scout community takes on the Scout Picks by pitting their chosen XI against ours.

The Community Member who beats our team by the largest margin will win a £100 Amazon Voucher and a place in our Moderators and Contributors League for the following season.

Jairzinho takes on the Scout Picks this week with a 3-5-2 team of: Sanchez, Cancelo, Shaw, Tsmikas, Salah (c), Jota, Greenwood, Mahrez, Sterling, Ings, Benteke.

Jairzinho’s uncle, a footballer back in the 1960s, is living with Alzheimer’s at the moment – so we’re more than to happy to promote the fine work of the Alzheimer’s Society and their fundraising efforts in his honour:

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/make-donation

1,964 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Atters
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Transfer in for Bertrand
    A) Pereira
    B) Reguillon

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

    3. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Neither. Go have a lie down and re evaluate the life choices that brought you to this point. Check out Open University for a career change?

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Mine Masters of Jousting came from Open University!

    4. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

  2. gunner79
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Barnes to Grelish. Yes or now

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      No or later

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Too late now, should have been yesterday

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Ah the former lyrics for the Beetles great.

    3. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Those options seem oddly similar. Hmm. I guess now.

      1. gunner79
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Lol. Get grelish in then

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I advise mayonaisse on a cesar salad. Up to you though

    4. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Damn. I came to ask the same question. Helpful replies as ever from FFS members!

  3. cobybaby
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Coufal
    Bruno Salah (c) Benrahma Jota Greenwood
    Antonio Ings

    G2G or Ings to DCL?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ings to DCL feels like an article based inspiration. Keep Ings, he’ll come good. Maybe not this week but soon and he’ll save you transfers.

      1. cobybaby
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        More to do with fact that Ings has two good fixtures coming whereas DCL has a bunch more and Ings failed the eye test whereas DCL broke the eye test with his forehead.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Feels like you know already then.

          1. cobybaby
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            I was just elaborating upon my logic not being "article based" as you posited. Of course, all FPL thoughts include some "article based" influences, that's why we're commenting on this website. Anyway, I'm keeping Ings.

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Stick with Ings. Everton never do well at Helland Rd.

      1. cobybaby
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Copy that

      2. Amartey Partey
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        They won 2-1 there last season.

    3. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      West Ham are getting Lingard on loan

      1. cobybaby
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        What?

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          West Ham are getting Lingard on loan

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Say again

            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Be quuet everyone!

              West Ham are getting Lingard on loan

              1. Rupert The Horse
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                I don’t understand what that word means.
                What is a Lingard?

              2. TheTinman
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                *whispers*

                Saaaay it again...

                1. Rupert The Horse
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  2 years, 7 months ago

                  shhh Lingard

                  1. TheTinman
                    • 8 Years
                    2 years, 7 months ago

                    Lingardium leviosa!!

          2. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Say "West Ham are getting Lingard on loan" again, I dare you! I double dare you!!

        2. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Do not trust the monkey. They're obviously going to buy him

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            As if Gareth Bale knows.

      2. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Is that confirmed?

  4. Wheyyyy
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) Pereira (whu)
    B) Tsimikas (BUR)
    C) Gundo (NOR)
    D) Barnes (whu)

    Bachmann
    TAA - Shaw - Tsimikas
    Son - Salah - Greenwood - Gundo - Barnes
    Antonio - Ings

    Pereira/White/Scarlett

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

      I'd bench Barnes

    2. La Di Da
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A or D. Reckon they’ll both be 2pts

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Tsimikas looks the lightest, 65kg?

      1. Wheyyyy
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Weak

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          yeah, was a bit. I'd bench Barnes, I think.

  5. Matt Sk
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Best Watford defender? Thanks

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Amartey and 0.5

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Foster

    3. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      For what? Can't be an FPL reason?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Haha

  6. La Di Da
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA, Digne, Shaw
    Salah (c), Son, Mahrez, Jota, Smith-Rowe
    Ings, Toney
    (Bach, Ayling, White, Scarlett)

    Gonna hold FT, I gambled with no Bruno (great call) so seeing through for now.

    Is bench right or would you swap Ayling for Smith Rowe?

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Depends on your view of the likely outcomes for each game. I can't see ARS getting anything from CHS. Leeds have a chance of a cs if Phillips plays and it is looking likely at this stage. Ayling for me.

  7. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Start one of:-
    A) Ayling
    B) Coufal

    1. La Di Da
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B for me, think there is more upside

  8. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone seen White Lotus Hotel?
    Bloody extreme. Arse chewing really threw me off.

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Had book marked it to watch on prime after we finish Bones.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Just on SKY I believe. Wonderfully directed and acutely extreme.

  9. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Well that’s me doing MOTD challenge tomorrow. The wife’s just told me that’s she’s booked tickets to take the little one to the cinema for her first time . Paw Patrol. Lol. 1.30 and I’ll be captaining Salah.

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      What breed is your dog?

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Burmese mountain dog.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Lovely. Sheep dog myself. Funniest thing in the land.

    2. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Probably better off at Paw Patrol than chewing your nails watching Dyche throw 10 men behind the ball.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        True

    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I watched it with my kids today mate….

      Feel for you! Worst.

  10. 58Gord
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    A)Pogba and Grealish
    B) Mahrez and Barnes

    1. Ashleyajolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A

      1. 58Gord
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks, post purchase rationalisation

  11. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Not for FPL but a different game I'm starting now. Benrahma or Sarr?

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      West Ham are getting Lingard on loan

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Reputable source?

          1. Bartowski
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            So you've sauced yourself. Hope your onlyfans channel makes it through the cull.

      2. Bartowski
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Can't find a single condiment in support of your claim though...

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sarr looks magical, as does Benrahma. But then the futures coupled with Lingard makes it all so confusing.

    3. goldblend86
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I clocked Sarr as future FPL asset last time in PL - I was gutted when they got relegated for that reason. Given watford's run of games it's hard not to say pull that trigger now if you haven't got any other major changes reauired.

      1. Bartowski
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Its a new team and I think you're right.

  12. EffPeeEll
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    This gravy train of so-called FPL experts with their umpteen streams is getting out of hand as far as usefulness is concerned in my opinion.

    Wont be long until they have their own slots on local news or national news.

    Slot these fiends in between the nonsense news and the weather.

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I hope you got your covid jabs

      1. EffPeeEll
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        wtf

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Nah, not many people play really.

    3. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Just pick one or two and stick with those. Seen one, seen them all.

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        This is what I do now, i used to watch loads and it’s a waste of time

        Black box and wire, that’s it

        1. EffPeeEll
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          This FPL Andy believes this carp is important.

          Does he get much sleep?

          1. Steve The Spud
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            It’s his livelyhood mate, worse things people make money off. It’s not important but nor is golf lessons

            1. EffPeeEll
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              With it being his livelihood as you say. and you could well be correct but surely this 'fantasy' is ephemeral.

  13. Kobrakai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Play Raphinha or Digne? Set on the latter atm

    1. La Di Da
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Can you not start both?

      1. Kobrakai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cant; prefer Tsimikas this week

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Raphinha -playing in front of home Leeds fans for first time. Directly up against Digne and can see him drawing yellow card trying to stop him

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      the attacker, mate. The attacker every time.

      1. Kobrakai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I agree, but without Kalvin I expect a lot of Everton goals...

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          go with your gut, but I fear (just a little bit) not having Raphinha for his first home game with fans in the Prem.

    4. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Raph

    5. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I'd play Raph

  14. LikeItLoveIt
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Gundog to Grealish?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      What’s the point?

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        losing 0.1m really freaks people out

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I suppose in the first few weeks whereby people think it’s important. But then the weeks and months go by and the 0.1’s mean less and less.

        2. LikeItLoveIt
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Not bothered about team value never watched it tbh. More fomo if city go off and gundogs out

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            he'll play

            1. LikeItLoveIt
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Hope so

      2. LikeItLoveIt
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Feel like city could spank Norwich and I'll be gutted if I miss out if gundog doesn't play

        1. Jam0sh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          That won't be the last time you'll miss out on something this season

          1. LikeItLoveIt
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            No doubt

    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Nah

  15. Romford Pele - Don't w…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Want to keep Gundogan but the price fall is bugging me. Do I:

    a) Keep him
    b) Bring in Barnes
    C) Bring in Raphinha?

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Keep. If CTY put four or five past NOR, he'll probably return a decent haul.

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A easily.

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      What would you do if you kept quiet and just decided?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Explode

      2. syke63
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Should this be the first answer to every question asked on this site? Good response imo.

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I like people to express their thoughts on these matters otherwise it becomes a tad jaded. All the best.

    4. Pinatta
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      You want to keep Gundodan

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        is this a jedi mind trick?

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Much players you want to keep yeS?

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Gundogan is not your transfer concern. Move along.

            1. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              I can’t. I’m too drunk. Going to need a few to lift me.

    5. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A

    6. FPLMACKEM
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I'm in the exact same situation. I'm really not sure losing 0.1 to have him potentially playing v Norwich is worth it. Greenwood looked so good last week and could equal Gundogans points in the next two weeks while holding his value.

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Then do the transfer?

    7. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A

    8. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I'm keeping him. Two trades next week very handy.

  16. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    I’ll be going into the weekend without Bruno. Against Saints. Who are terrible (I support them!) Hold me.

    1. Kobrakai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      +1 #tremblesinfear#

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Romeu and Ward-Prowse to offer any sort of resistance?

      1. HollywoodXI
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        No. Saints are worse at home than they are away. Have a look at the stats over the last two seasons (including pre covid).

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          My mate is a Saints fan and he genuinely thinks they're going down. Says the spine has been ripped out and not replaced.

          Going to be a long season! Wish you well.

          1. HollywoodXI
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            He’s right. Ings, Bertrand and Vestergard where all important players for Saints. I’m genuinely concerned. I fully anticipate a mauling tomorrow.

            1. HollywoodXI
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              *Sunday

            2. syke63
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              This guy says captain Bruno. Hulk this post in case it doesn't work so we can find him.
              Seriously, are your lot really that bad?

              1. HollywoodXI
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                Yes they are. At home particularly. Confidence is really low in the squad. We’ve been smashed at home by Leicester and United during the last two seasons. If I had Bruno I would 100% captain him.

            3. Pep bites Kun
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              What happened to Saints academy? They were a power-house of talent search & production a few years ago.

              1. HollywoodXI
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                There are still some talented youngsters coming through but they’re a year off at least. We needed to sign quality and proven players to replace those lost but we haven’t.

                1. Pep bites Kun
                  • 7 Years
                  2 years, 7 months ago

                  Pity. You've produced some fine players. Seems you're producing talent for EPL, but neglecting your own position in the league. I have to say, I'm worried about your chances this campaign

  17. Pinatta
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    So many people are bringing in Dennis, do they think it's Bergkamp?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      How many playing the game have ever had him in their team?

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      No they don't but they do like his price.

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

    Ramsdale at 4.5m apparently

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      seems overpriced.

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Who?

  19. Kobrakai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Gonna can Mahrez over Mo. I will probably cry when Pep releases his squad -_-

    1. Kobrakai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Cap*

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah go for it. I love it.

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Meet you for a virtual beer in the aftermath.

      1. Kobrakai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Deal

    4. Pinatta
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Always cap someone who's on pens I think..

  20. The Frenchie
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Wildcard anyone?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      We just did one last week.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        THIS

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      There is only very limited number of them and the template was basically success. Failed planning if WC is needed now. Barnes was disappointing, Veltman unfortunate and Omobamidele over Livramento mistake, but they are not reason to consider WC for me.

      1. The Frenchie
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Agree. My team is also fine but It’s more about Lukaku. I will need more then 4 moves to get him.

  21. Top Dog
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Lot of talk about Gundog exit, slightly different scenario.

    I’ve got 2.5m in the bank would you swap to Son now? Original plan was to do it GWK 3, but with price changes would not be possible for a straight swap.

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Neigh.
      Wouldn’t want to lose Gundo before Norwich at home.

      1. FPLMACKEM
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Do you own gundogan? Would the price drop not bother you?

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          0.1 price drop wouldn't bother me.

        2. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I do.
          It doesn’t.

      2. Top Dog
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers Rupe, think you’re right.

        Judgement clouded by Son goal first week and price change (also a bottle of red)

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Bookies odds:
      Gundo to score 2.7
      Son to score 3.0

      So it's a coin toss because Son is nailed and Gundo rotation risk. That .1 is not big thing, but if it forces to take -4 then it becomes a problem.

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I have Gündo but 2 FT's next week feels valuable enough to risk the no-show and 0.1 lost

  22. damiang2233
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on my team? Any changes needed?

    Sanchez (Foster)
    Coufal Dias Digne TAA (White)
    Salah Greenwood Mahrez Beundia (Dallas)
    Toney Antonio (Bamford)

    1. Big dog
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Bamford on bench at home seems wrong

      1. damiang2233
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Bring Bamford in for who?

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Bamford has to start. I'd bench Coufal or Digne.

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Agree with Big Dog - Bam over Coufal for me

      1. damiang2233
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers for all the feedback guys. Will go with your advice

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

    DCL C ?
    Yaaaaay for Punt
    Nope Salah or Burno

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

      Bruno

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      nope, pick your battles.

  24. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    450 comments in 2 hours on the scout picks article friday night, i’m so shocked how low this is. I made a comment a few days ago about something similar. Very surprising

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Meanwhile Andy is getting 200k views on YT.

      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        And is ruining a part of the game in a way by telling people his team. He’s a nice guy but people are just copying his team every week. Would be better if he said it after the deadline.

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          It's his living, be happy for him.

        2. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          What's the problem with that? Makes things easier. If everyone copies his team, all we have to do is beat Andy his followers are behind us 😉

          1. Qaiss
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Because he happens to be a pretty good fantasy football player 😀

            Yeah, I do see your point I guess. Just the increased fantasy football spoon feeding these days is a little annoying.

            Example, I had Benrahma when he had like below 3% ownership or so. Content creators start mentioning him a lot and his ownership doubled before the deadline last week. Things like that. I still enjoy the game either way though.

    2. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      It’s a sign or the times unfortunately.

      Everyone (except me) is on Twitter these days. Comments sections like these are outdated and people live for ‘likes’ on twitter.

      It genuinely amazes me the number of people trying to put out FPL content now. Everyone has an ‘FPl’ twitter handle.

      Plus FPL is so mainstream now that a ‘template’ team is really really spoon fed to the masses. So
      No need to ask questions or do rate my teams when people are just copying ‘FPL content creators’ on twitters teams

      Take Andy (LTFPL) there are potentially hundreds (if not thousands ) copying his team exactly

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        so what you are saying is i just have to beat one dude and i will be ahead of thousands.

        it actually makes the game easier when there is a lack of diversity in thought - just stay ahead of the herd

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Ouch. Didn't notice this before writing same text above. Sorry.

    3. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Well we need to keep it going then and keep this site active. FFScout is one of the least toxic places on the internet, Twitter is one of the most.

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

      Seen a few comments on this and agree, very quiet compared to previous seasons.

    5. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      It's been dead tonight. I blame Rupert, mainly.

  25. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Is anyone aware of any research / info out there on how big the FPL industry is (ie money being made by people from patreon, YouTube, podcasts, magazine/ newspaper articles, books etc)?

    Has it become a multi million pound industry? Just curious. Amazing how far it’s all come from say a decade ago.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      when I saw Chris Sutton chatting with Andy, I couldn't believe it. There must be some serious money in it to give up the day job.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Tis a talking dragon!

    3. Riverside Red
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      It'll all just be a memory in a few years

    4. Sif
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      The 'FPL Industry' is just FPL stuff + betting sponsorship sadly.

  26. The Frenchie
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Maupay or Toney?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Toney, just.

  27. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Has Dorsa posted the clean sheet odds?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      not seen them yet, Steve

  28. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Am I good to save FT this week?

    Sanchez (Foster)
    TAA, Shaw, Tsimikas (Ayling, White)
    Salah, Bruno, Gundo, Barnes (Gilmour)
    Ings, Antonio, Toney

    0.0m itb

    1. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yes?

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      certainly

    3. FPLMACKEM
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Wow your team is identical to mine. What's your thoughts on gundogan?

  29. Oscar Slater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    I've got Veltman as my captain this weekend with Bruno as my vicer. It's basically just benchwankery with a little bit of an extra twist. In these Covid times it could all go terribly wrong but I think it's worth it for that little bit of an extra thrill.

    Anyone else doing anything similar to relieve the template monotony?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      this could be the strongest factor yet in me choosing Salah(c)

    2. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      It’s a bit too risky for my liking. Benchwankery carries zero risk.

      Imagine if Bruno gets injured in the warm up. Of course unlikely but greater than 0% chance

      1. Oscar Slater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        That's what I mean about an extra thrill. Watching the warm up becomes important! 😀

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I like your style but your boredom is simply the calm before the storm.

    4. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I'm not sure if FPL benchwankery would give me much of adrenaline rush

      1. Oscar Slater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Benchwankery's great, I've had loads of Tuesday morning fun with it over the years in my work's league. People are catching on though that's why I'm trying to move on to the next benchwankery level!

        1. Jam0sh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          😀

  30. Fpl_Biscotti
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    With White sat first sub and Veltman not going to play would you consider getting Ayling in or rolling with White against Chelsea? I’m not against keeping ayling long term

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Roll, 2 trannies next week will be...

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      a FT is worth more than a 4.5m defender swap

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ayling a nice asset.