Scout Squad

The Scout Squad’s best FPL players for Gameweek 4

Fantasy Football Scout contributors Az, Sam, Neale and Tom pick out what, in their opinion, are the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players for Gameweek 4.

Having assessed the medium-term targets in our Watchlist series, our weekly Scout Squad feature always takes the form of a ‘Free Hit’-type selection, with the focus exclusively on the upcoming Gameweek.

All of our panelists have put forward an 18-man long-list of Fantasy assets and will explain their notable inclusions and omissions below.

The players listed will then be narrowed down to a squad of 15 (with the starting XI not exceeding a total cost of £83.0m) for the weekly Scout Picks selection ahead of the deadline at 11:00 BST on Saturday.

Each writer must meet the following requirements:

  • At least one goalkeeper costing £5.0m or less
  • At least one sub-£5.0m defender
  • At least one midfielder listed at £6.5m or below
  • At least one forward priced at £7.0m or lower
  • No more than three players from the same club

SCOUT SQUAD PICKS

AzSamTomNeale
GKEduoard MendyRobert SanchezEdouard MendyHugo Lloris
Hugo LlorisHugo LlorisHugo LlorisDavid Raya
Jose SaJose SaDavid RayaRobert Sanchez
DEFLuke ShawLucas DigneLuke ShawLuke Shaw
Kieran TierneyLuke ShawLucas DigneLucas Digne
Nelson SemedoRomain SaissTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-Arnold
Shane DuffyEric DierKieran TierneyNelson Semedo
Sergio RegulíonMarcus AlonsoNelson SemedoCesar Azpilicueta
MIDDiogo JotaMilot RashicaMohamed SalahBruno Fernandes
Mohamed SalahMohamed SalahBruno FernandesMason Greenwood
Ferran TorresFerran TorresDiogo JotaMason Mount
Bruno FernandesBruno FernandesSon Heung-minMohamed Salah
Adama TraoreMason MountBukayo SakaAdama Traore
FWDCristiano RonaldoHarry KaneCristiano RonaldoMichail Antonio
Romelu LukakuCristiano RonaldoRomelu LukakuRomelu Lukaku
Dominic Calvert-LewinTeemu PukkiDominic Calvert-LewinDominic Calvert-Lewin
Michael AntonioMichael AntonioMichail AntonioPierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Teemu PukkiRomelu LukakuIvan ToneyTeemu Pukki



Most popular picks: Hugo Lloris, Luke Shaw, Mohamed Salah, Bruno Fernandes, Michail Antonio, Romelu Lukaku (four), Nelson Semedo, Lucas Digne, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Cristiano Ronaldo, Teemu Pukki (three)

AZ SAID

Robertson and Watkins injury latest as Son starts up front again in Kane absence 3

It’s been a wild international break and there doesn’t seem to be any sign of the mayhem slowing down, with some absolutely cracking fixtures to be played out over the coming weekend.

I think clean sheets could be in short supply, as players get back from international duty or clubs have to deal with injuries and suspensions to key men. I’ve gone for some attacking defenders to try and capitalise on this, with Luke Shaw, Kieran Tierney and Nelson Semedo proving to be key routes to unlock defences for their sides. I fancy all three of these players to get attacking returns in their respective fixtures. Shane Duffy may be on borrowed time, but until we see either Dan Burn of Tariq Lamptey back on the scene, I think his place is relatively safe.

In midfield, we’re all waiting to hear the latest from Jurgen Klopp on Roberto Firmino but a spell on the sidelines will shift Diogo Jota up many of our watchlists, given his superb underlying stats. Liverpool may be understrength going into the Elland Road encounter, but they should still have enough to score a couple against a Leeds side who continue to look ropey at the back.

I’m also banking on Ferran Torres to get another start and Caglar Soyuncu has had another nightmare while on international duty, so he’ll be confident when he (hopefully!) comes up against him at the weekend. My final two midfielders are the much-sold Bruno Fernandes, who many are losing faith with despite him having arguably the best fixture of the weekend, and Adama Traore, who surely will get a goal in the coming weeks and make good on his early-season promise.

Up front, all eyes will of course be on Old Trafford to see if Cristiano Ronaldo starts and I think it’s highly likely he will. Romelu Lukaku also faces an Aston Villa side without two key players in Emiliano Martinez and Emiliano Buendia and I can’t see anything other than a comfortable win. Dominic Calvert-Lewin‘s injury is a concern, but if he can shrug it off, he should do well against Burnley, who allow an alarming number of crosses and shots which he should thrive on. The on-song Michail Antonio needs no introduction and Teemu Pukki, well… he’s playing Arsenal: the Gunners continue to look vulnerable, with Mikel Arteta under immense pressure to get a result in this game.

SAM SAID

Saiss benched for Wolves as Veltman misses out for Brighton

Even though they are yet to keep a clean sheet this season, Wolves’ defensive stats look solid: they have only conceded 27 shots, 20 from inside the box and three big chances so far. Romain Saiss has also had three goal attempts to date in 2021/22, the most of any Wolves defender, as well as one big chance and two chances created.

Lucas Digne hasn’t had the returns that his FPL managers would have hoped for this season but Burnley have conceded 16 crosses from their right flank in 2021/22, which is the most in the division. This could bode well for returns on Monday evening.

Arsenal and Norwich have had difficult starts to the campaign and I think both will be looking at this match as an opportunity to kickstart their season. Milot Rashica has had three goal attempts, three penalty area touches and is top for take-ons (nine) across the Norwich team, totals that are made to look decent given the three fixtures that Norwich have played to date. Alongside Teemu Pukki, he could benefit from the shakey Arsenal defence we have seen so far this season.

With Aston Villa missing shotstopper Emiliano Martinez this weekend, Romelu Lukaku (if fit) and Mason Mount could run wild. Mount is averaging a chance every 43 minutes and without Reece James, he is also likely to be on more corners for this match.

In the debate over premium forwards, Harry Kane seems to be the forgotten man. He returned to the Spurs starting XI for the Watford game in Gameweek 3 and was unlucky not to score. He has also now returned in all of England’s last 15 qualifiers and so goes into a game against Crystal Palace, who have conceded five goals so far, in good form. Of course, you can’t not pick Cristiano Ronaldo for his second Manchester United debut – the last time he played Newcastle in the Premier League he got a hat-trick and over his last three FPL seasons, averaged 7.3 points per match.

NEALE SAID

Premium selection headaches abound in Scout Squad this week, with even some previously overlooked heavy hitters sidling into view.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, for example, has (justifiably) barely had a mention in the endless stream of columns and podcasts over the last fortnight and yet his record against the whipping boys is something to behold: he averages 10.67 points per match against newly promoted clubs at the Emirates, with a 20-pointer against Leeds last season being the latest example of his flat-track bullying. For a more recent example of his minnow-menacing, look to his hat-trick against West Brom reserves in the EFL Cup last month.

Kieran Tierney is also someone I wanted to include, with Norwich allowing more crosses from their right flank than any other club – but it’s hard to argue much of case for the Arsenal backline, who admittedly will welcome back some key personnel this week, when we have defences in much better shape elsewhere.

The Wolverhampton Wanderers backline, despite their lack of clean sheets, is one of those. I’d recommended Stevie’s excellent eye test piece on why I’ve gone for Nelson Semedo over any of the cheaper alternatives, with the marauding right-back channelling the spirit of Wolves-era Matt Doherty with alternate overlapping/underlapping runs. The fact that Adam Masina looks a tad ropey down the Watford left further solidifies my preference for the £4.9m-rated defender. Against my better judgement and having even previously pointed out that Adama Traore‘s shot-to-goal conversion rate is historically woeful, I’ve doubled up on Wolves with the oily wideman; he’s top for chances created and joint-second for shots among FPL midfielders in Gameweeks 1-3, so attacking returns are surely imminent even for someone as profligate as him.

I’m usually one for introducing some alternative names in my Scout Squad picks but there aren’t too many surprise packages this time, with even Mason Mount hardly a leftfield selection. The Chelsea midfielder was surely only a clinical striker away from hitting double figures for assists last season, having matched the minutes-per-chance-created average of Bruno Fernandes. He has a proven poacher alongside him now in the form of Romelu Lukaku and I think we’ll see Mount hit the 20-mark for attacking returns in 2021/22 as a consequence, with the Belgian’s link-up play in turn creating goalscoring opportunities for the players buzzing around him.

Probably the main source of discussion from my selection is the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo. It’s not that I’m being deliberately contrary; far from it, had I had the luxury of a fourth United pick he would have made the cut. The nagging doubts at the back of my mind are the lack of training time with his new teammates and the gradual integration into the starting XI of fellow big-name buys Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho – but then again, the one-man media circus that is the 36-year-old Portuguese is a unique case altogether.

TOM SAID…

Blank Gameweek 28 Scout Picks built on

Manchester United representation feels like a must this week, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side taking on Newcastle United at Old Trafford.

At the back, Luke Shaw is my top defender pick. The England international hasn’t quite hit his 2020/21 heights so far, but still ranks amongst the top five defenders for chances created and should benefit from the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo. Shaw’s crossing ability from dead-ball situations and open-play attacks is excellent, and with one of the world’s best headers of the ball now leading the line, I’d be amazed if he doesn’t surpass last season’s total of five Premier League assists. I also think United’s defensive-line will look a whole lot stronger with the addition of Raphael Varane.

Further forward, Bruno Fernandes shouldn’t be completely written off, remember he did score a hat-trick from open-play in Gameweek 1. However, it does feel like Ronaldo is the one to own this week. These types of fixtures, where the opposition will naturally sit a bit deeper, should allow him to thrive, and with the Magpies probably setting up with Jacob Murphy and Matt Ritchie as wing-backs, getting quality balls into the box shouldn’t be a problem for United’s wide players.

Edouard Mendy is my first-choice goalkeeper in Gameweek 4, for obvious reasons. The Senegalese stopper has already racked up 17 FPL points and takes on an Aston Villa side, who despite a kind opening schedule, have managed just nine shots on target across their opening three fixtures. Add in several missing first-teamers, and it’s no surprise to see Chelsea top the bookies’ odds for a clean sheet this week. I also want attacking coverage, given that Villa will line up with Jed Steer in goal, so Romelu Lukaku’s inclusion is a bit of a no-brainer.

Having already combined two goals and two assists this season, Mohamed Salah is the stand-out premium midfielder on offer. The Egyptian’s total of 13 goal attempts ranks top amongst all midfielders, while he has also supplied three big chances for his teammates. However, if Roberto Firmino is out, team-mate Diogo Jota looks like an equally good option. Since arriving at Liverpool last summer, the Portuguese has proved himself a reliable source of goals. The only issue has been minutes, which shouldn’t be a problem this weekend.

Meanwhile, as the focal point of Everton’s attack, with penalties in his locker too, Dominic Calvert-Lewin looks like an excellent pick against Burnley. It really feels like the perfect game for the England international, given his aerial ability and the fact that no team has conceded more headed attempts than the Clarets so far this season. With James Rodriguez probably missing out, most of the Toffees’ creativity should stem from wide areas, which should suit Lucas Digne.

An Arsenal double-up is a bold move, given that the Gunners have lost all three games so far, conceding nine goals in the process and failing to score a single goal themselves. However, Mikel Arteta needs results, and fast, and with Norwich City up next, I’m backing them to get back on track. I did consider including Ben White as a value option, but instead opted for Kieran Tierney, who will probably spend most of the afternoon camped in the Canaries half. I also found a spot for Bukayo Saka, who is chosen as my ‘£6.5m or below’ midfielder pick.

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524 Comments Post a Comment
  1. OLA
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Still nothing about Raul Jiminez? What a shame

  2. Irish Villan 1985
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Lads, help....Mad without Trent?

    Sanchez

    Shaw, Digne, Tiernyz Coady

    Salah, Son, Torres

    Antonio, DCL, Ronaldo

    Subs: Bachmann, Gilmor, Sissoko, Williams

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      For instance, TAA will outscore Ings this season hands down?

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Even the extra z does not help

      Rather squeeze in Trent maybe lower Son to do it

  3. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Why is DCL much more popular than Bamford and Jimenez? Two of his goals were penalties.

    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He got two penalties and scored them. Points are points.

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        The other two are on pens too. Points are points

        1. ilikewud
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          They didn’t get those points though. If you want to go Bamford or Jimmy over DCL do it, you want me to hold your hand as you take a leak too?

          1. Cok3y5murf
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Triggered lol. So by your logic, Leeds and Wolves not winning a penalty in 3 weeks makes them worse picks? Gotta use your brain, lad

    2. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Well that is one of the mean reasons. He is now on pens

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        So are the other two

    3. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      BUR avl NEW plus top of the xG charts

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Three weeks a small sample size and should be looking at NPxG. Bamford was better than him last season. Not dismissing DCL but just surprised at the difference in popularity, thought it would be closer.

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      His next 3 are easier. It's really that simple.

      BUR avl NOR. Tough to get better than that. If you ask next week I'm sure Bamford will be more popular.

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Fair. Norwich particularly a captain shout.

    5. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I asked the same about Fornals v Benrahma - same answer, a lot of people on here only care about points scored and then shift their views accordingly

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I agree. With Fornals v Benrahma, neither had a good record last season, but Benrahma impressed in pre-season whereas Fornals did not, which is what made me choose the latter. Not much in it. He did much better than I expected

      2. Old and Slow
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Fornals has great stats...I haven't watched a single hammers game .... Is he passing the eye test? But then.... They are about to get a lot of fixture congestion....

  4. sergioaguero67
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is picking Mendy on wildcard for long term the right thing to do, at this moment?
    Heard he might get off for international duty in the coming weeks

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      The one who has been arrested?

      1. sergioaguero67
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Chelsea

    2. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Premium keeper just not the way to go imo

  5. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Even if Ronaldo doesn’t start…

    Coming on fresh for the last 25-30 mins against Newcastle’s tired legs with *THAT* roar from the old Trafford crowd…

    Newcastle won’t be safe from a hiding until the final whistle, they could ship 3 in the last 15 minutes

    1. Captain Vantastic™
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He just now said he'll start.

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ronaldo is running the show at UTD now.

      Even Ole is blushing.

    3. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I agree and I WCed mostly to get him in but…I am still not sure if I will captain him because I don’t think he will
      play the full match…

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        It’s Ronaldo…

    4. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I know, but I’m planning a double move Bruno and Toney, and after getting Ronny I’m left with £7.2m so not enough to get Mount.

      Torres is tempting me.

      Maximus is going to talk me out of it, surely……

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Torres OOP and at a very affordable price.

        Difficult to look past him.

        1. ilikewud
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I can already see Torres being benched this weekend. Bookmarking this.

      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Na go with your gut mate, pick a player you’re happy with leaving there for a few weeks, if that’s Torres so be it - beware rumblings of Kev & Foden being back too though!

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Kev midfield. Foden LW.

          I do not see how this will affect Torres who is RW or CF.

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Domino effect with that many bodies

            Grealish, Foden, Kev, Mahrez, Jesus, Torres, Sterling, Bilva

            He has to bench 3 of them in any given game (or 4 of them when he starts 3 centrebacks)

            1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              *And Gundo of course

          2. ilikewud
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Kev played some false 9 last season and in the champions league

        2. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          My options are Sarr, Gray, Traore or Torres.

          I sold Sarr for Benrahma last GW so no point getting Sarr back straight away. Need to see more from Gray and Traore’s lack of finishing ability puts me off.

          Leaves Torres, who I’m aware will be rotated and may well have to be changed in a few weeks time.

          It’s a bit like having Alonso. Exciting as hell to own, but you know that he can be benched at any time!

  6. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Getting ready to lock in on three premium WC. Any suggestions on the team?

    Sanchez, steele
    Taa, livermanto, Williams, Coady, white
    Salah, raphinia, traore, sarr, alan
    Ronaldo, Antonio, Lukaku

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Don't... actually no, pretty good

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      That's my exact current draft. Tracking this post for comments.

    3. Khark
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I absolutely hate that defence. Going forward, immaculate.

    4. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Defence is light, but hey you know that

    5. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bachmann over Sabchez

    6. Old and Slow
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      That is pretty impressive....a fair sacrifice in defense, and some currently relatively hot mid price midfielders.... Can't wait to see if it pays off...

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

      3 premiums just doesn't look right.

      Traore and Sarr and even Raphina are not consistent. You are hoping they will get points, not expecting.

      Yeah they might get points every once in a while but they can go many weeks getting nothing.

      Also the defence, same thing.

      We know Lukaku will get points. But is that worth having half a team full of not consistent scorers?

      I don't get it. You'll be getting 40 points more often than not.

      1. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Completely get that. My thinking is that if Lukaku and Ronaldo ‘explode’ and are must haves, then it will be very difficult to get them both in again with free transfer and not WC. Can do that now and will be much easier to downgrade one of them from this positions and balance out team bit by bit

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

    Klopp say anything about Robbo/Tsimi?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Read that as Robo-tsimi

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

        Ah'll be back?

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Robbo pulled of early for Scotland.

      Going to be 50/50 who starts.

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

        Cheers

    3. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Look at Scout tweets

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

        Did excatly that, but saw nothing. Hence the question.

        1. My heart goes Salalalalah
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Klopp said Bobby not fit

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

            Question wasn't about him, though.

            1. My heart goes Salalalalah
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Oh sorry. I clearly don't understand this tweet stuff 😆 It says Klopp said: "Bobby (Firmino) is not (fit)" so what the heck does that mean then?

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

                Mate, you 100% nailed the meaning of Klopp's statement on Firmino.

                My OP asked about Robertson and Tsimikas.

                1. My heart goes Salalalalah
                  • 7 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Hahahaa wtf apologies mate! Swear I read Robbo as Bobby

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

                    😉

          2. FOO FIGHTER
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Lol

  8. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Milos Rashica!?

    Who is this Sam guy!? The disrespect towards Arsenal outrageous.

    1. Utopsis
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      What disrespect?

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Picking Milos Rashica as the top midfielder for the week. Pretty disrespectful.

        1. jason_ni
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Have to agree, I had no idea who rashica is! Had to Google him.

          All the mfs, and he is your first pick? Pull the other one!

        2. Utopsis
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Was being even more disrespectful 😉

    2. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe she will TC Pukki

  9. Fiorentina
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Choice...

    A Dias + Sarr
    B Dier + Jota

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

  10. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Jota or Greenwood?

    1. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I believe Jota is nailed on for 80+ minutes

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Jota until Bobby is back

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

    Thoughts?

    Lloris (Foster)
    Shaw, TAA, Tsimikas
    Mount, Salah, Fernandes, Benrahma
    Ings, Antonio, Dennis
    Bench - Digne, Livramento, Bissouma

  12. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    On wildcard

    It doesn’t look like wolves have a back up keeper except a 4.5 one so it will need to be one of the other 4.0’s

    Is Carson a legit option just to play this week then bench ?

    1. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'm assuming we could have something similar in terms of bans/quarantines after the next international break. If Carson was definitely second choice, I think he'd be a decent enough option.

    2. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No, just play Sa.

  13. Amartey Partey
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Will TAA blank against Leeds? Liverpool seem to have so many important players missing this weekend, and van Dijk also received a "minor" knock on International duty.

    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      VVD is fit, beyond that they kept a cleanse with Robbo out last time. Not too concerned. Will be bombing down the flanks.

  14. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Looks like Ronaldo isn't starting against NEW unless he can convince the manager.

    Cristiano Ronaldo: "Of course I will be nervous on Saturday but I'm more mature, more experienced. I will be prepared. I'm going to make pressure to Ole now to start in the 11! So I'm ready." #mulive [mu]

    https://twitter.com/utdreport/status/1436016139033845768?s=19

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

      😆

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ronaldo is serving the expensive Whiskey.

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I’d say Fergie might have had a word in Ollie’s ear as well

      He would want him starting

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Have you changed your tune then? You reckon Ronaldo starts?

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          No clue mate - Ole’s persuasion act to get Cavani to stay the extra year, Greenwood’s form, and Ronnie’s recent arrival are on one side of the scale

          “It’s Ronaldo” is on the other side

          1. FOO FIGHTER
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Cavani is like a relic.

  15. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I’m starting to consider Grealish instead of Torres on my WC for nailedness or is that a waste of an extra 1m?

    Just feel Grealish may start the harder games than Torres?

    1. Khark
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think people going Torres need to be playing with a very good first 12 instead of 11. Torres has the potential to miss out randomly but i still think i prefer over Grealish. Torres more likely to go big

  16. winchester
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Spurs game early on saturday. Does anyone have any intel on son's fitness? or will this be confirmed tomorrow?
    Cheeeeers lads.

    1. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      tomorrow

      1. winchester
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        cheers

    2. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Selling him regardless, Spurs looking rather boring and slow in attack.under Nuno.

      1. winchester
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        interesting, cheers.

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He is flagged

      1. winchester
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        correct. but still not confirmed out

  17. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    My plan was Ings➡️Dcl but flag putting me off..

    Reckon he play?

    Could safe ft and play White over Ings but no so sure benching Ings is wise?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ings always manages to find a goal.

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Never start an Arsenal defender over Ings.

      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        When it comes to Ings and scoring … in the words of Barry Garlow … it only takes a minute girl …

  18. Energetics
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    White, Tsimikas, Bruno, Son, Benny, Brownhill, Lukaku, Toney

    to

    Coady, Williams, Salah, Torres, Jota, Sissoko, Cr7, Dcl

    Worth a WC or not?

  19. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    If you can live with a points hit, is this an upgrade in your opinion?

    Stones to Livramento.
    Fernandes out for Gray. To afford...
    Scarlet out for the return of Ronaldo.

    Thanks

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      What on earth is Stones doing there?

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        He was a late switch in for Rudiger when I took head of the Chelsea fixtures on the opening day sequence...

        A bit of a regret.

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Or even heed.

          The mistake continues to play out!

        2. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Get rid

    2. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'd be Thunderstruck with that decision.

  20. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Why do people assume just because the status isn't red on fpl that the brazil players are not banned?

    Am I wrong in saying that the current status is the players are banned, and it depends on the clubs and pl reaching a workaround with fifa/brazil?

    If they can't, then surely they don't play?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      They can't leave it for Saturday.

      I recon Fifa have been silenced.

      1. jason_ni
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        The current state from fifa is that the ban has been activated and put in place.

        Unless that is revoked, they can't play, or what am I missing?

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Fifa need to spill the milk.

          They cannot leave it for the last second even though they are a mickey mouse orginisation.

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

            I haven't been able to find any specific statement on the subject attributed to FIFA (which is bizarre/troubling to say the least), but it's been reported that FIFA is imposing the ban. Efforts to reach a different resolution apparently ongoing, so the ultimate outcome remains unclear.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think you're right.

      They're risking it without a Fifa climb down.

  21. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts? Was initially going to play WC but might save until GW7/8. 2FT 2.5ITB

    Sanchez
    Trent • Shaw • Livra
    Salah • Bruno • Barnes • Raph • Ben
    Ings • Antonio
    (Steele / Tsimi / Hoever / Obafemi)

    Ings, Bruno and Tsimi to CR7, Jota (If Firmino out for GW4/5) and Semedo(-4)? Next week Ben to Traore, Torres, etc for free

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bobby won't play. Apparently Klopp confirmed.

  22. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on WC team?

    Sanchez - Steele
    TAA - Coady - Ayling - Williams - Livramento
    Salah - Raphinha (or Traore if Raph can’t play) - Benrahma - Gray - Allan
    Ronaldo - Lukaku - Antonio

    1. Dannyb
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Benny to Fornals and upgrade a defender if you can, depending on sell value of course

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

    Who runs livefpl?

    1. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ragabolly I think?

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

        Ah of course. Any idea how to get in touch with him?

        1. fc_skrald
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          He will probably be on this site in about 7 hours posting the price changes

    2. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ragabolly isn't it?

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      The mafia

  24. Dannyb
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Final draft, think I'm done. Thoughts?
    De Gea
    Rudiger, Shaw, Coady
    Salah, Sarr, Torres, Gray
    Lukaku, Ronaldo, Antonio
    Steele, Williams, Gilmour, Livramento

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looks really good.

      Still think you can get a good squad with 3 x premiums, don't know why so many are against it.

      Your midfield and defense don't suffer.

    2. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Dont like gray, torres pick.

      1. Dannyb
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Who would you pick instead?

  25. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Not even made .1 on the WC. Never known anything like it.

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      you can blame Ronaldo for that.

      1. Old and Slow
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        This.... He drained so many transfers....lol

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

      Double risers are much rarer than people think they are...

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Still always make at least .3. Very odd this year, especially as we were coming off the back of some big hauls.

        1. Scots Gooner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Think there are A LOT of wildcards in play which is preventing the transfers to rise dramatically.

  26. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I'm done, 0.1m to spare

    DDG
    TAA Christ Tierney
    Salah Jota Torres Traore
    CR7 DCL Antonio

    Bench: The usual fodder

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looks solid. Nice team, good luck

  27. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Kaku pictured in training

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sexual

    2. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      My captain

    3. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Thankyou for this wonderful news

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        A pleasure my man

        1. Ci Siamo
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Source?

          1. Steve The Spud
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            The ig account “fpltips” but numerous accounts now reporting it, I’m sure you’ll see the pics soon

    4. Old and Slow
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Many thanks, sir!!

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

    Looks like Lukaku was involved with the rest of Chelsea squad returning from international duty in training today.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Good...

  29. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Current ponderings:

    a) DCL, Shaw and Gray

    b) DCL, Semedo and Sarr/Traore

    c) Bamford, Shaw and Sarr/Traore

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A but DCL still flagged.

  30. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Please help answer 1) chances of amartey playing ? 2) salah will play? 3) Tsimi won’t play ? thanks

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      1. 25%
      2. 95%
      3. 75%

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks Steve