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Mark Sutherns’ FPL Gameweek 4 preview and latest team plans

Fantasy Football Scout founder Mark Sutherns is back ahead of Gameweek 4 to offer his latest musings and reveal his Fantasy Premier League (FPL) line-up over on our YouTube channel.

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In this latest episode, the FPL BlackBox co-host is joined, as always, by Andy North.

Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m) is, inevitably, the big talking point although with Andy’s Wildcard in play, there’s plenty more to cover.

Mark offers a review of Andy’s re-work, though he’s reluctant to offer any form of persuasion when it comes to the one final dilemma remaining: whether to opt for Ronaldo or Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m).

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  1. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    The more I watch the highlights, the more I like Traore. He has been phenomenal in those 3 games. Even the finishes in the big chances he wasted weren't necessarily bad. A bit unfortunate.

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

      He's got so much upside. I think I'm going to go with him on my WC.

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

      Watch the whole match and you might have a different opinion.

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah, that's what I wanted to write too actually. Another thing is that his pace was great against teams that play higher, if some team like Watford gonna defend deep, then he could struggle a bit.

      2. FantasyClub
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        What’s your opinion on Trincao?

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

          Would rather punt on him than Traore, Podence might threaten minutes though.

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

      Think he is better with big teams, we shoud observe more.

    4. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Just look at his record

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

    Will White drop in price tonight?

    Thanks.

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

      He's in freefall (3 red arrows) but he may just survive.

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Shouldn't do
      Only wildcarders would use a FT on a 4.4m defender who is playing Norwich next!

    3. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      The amount of sales he's had he should be 3.2 by now, its a joke

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Balance required. Many will have got rid on wildcard so no.

    4. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      He should be okay tonight

  3. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    A) White & Traore
    B) Tierney & Gray

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

      B

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      White and Gray, save yourself the cash

    3. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Tierney & Grsy.

  4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Torres or greenwood on wc?

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

      Greenwood

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Greenwood by far, i think Torres can wait one more week

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

      Torres

      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Would appreciate your thoughts on this as debating him on a WC but feel like he will be benched?

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

          I think at 7.1m he’s amazing value, even if he gets the odd benching. He’s City’s first choice striker imo. Of course you run the risk of him being benched though. Greenwood is a great option too but might not be as effective with Ronaldo on the pitch

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

            There’s also Man Utd’s fixtures turning soon, players returning and potentially turning Greenwood into a rotation risk. I prefer the gamble on Torres personally

          2. WVA
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Thanks mate

  5. The Senate
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Richarlison or Bamford? WC intact

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      BamBam

  6. smash
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Really scraping the barrel....

    Best defender 4.3 or under to play next 3 weeks?

    Looking at Duffy over Livramento currently

    Cheers.

    1. Golden Company
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I like Duffy- think Brighton a bit more likely to keep Cleansheets and he’s a real threat on set pieces against any team

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

        Yeah my thinking too, Brentford/Palace clean sheets not entirely unlikely I guess, Livramento has nasty fixtures but seems very popular on here

        Thanks

    2. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I'd say Duffy, Livramento and then Williams.

      But worth pointing out that Norwich and Soton's fixtures rotate nicely so if you have 2 cheapie I would go for them two!

    3. MikeS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      No love for amartey?

      1. The Rock
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Won't be a starter Mike.

  7. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    torres+white
    sarr+rudiger
    raphinha+ christensen

    pick 1

  8. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Solskjær on if Cristiano Ronaldo or Bruno Fernandes will take penalties for #mufc: "I’ve had a chat with the two of them and they know my position on it. They know that I decide who is going to shoot the penalty if we get one. That’s not going to cause an issue." #mulive

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

      So we're absolutely none the wiser!

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Exactly *sigh*

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Hmm, significantly increases Bruno's chances given his record?

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Those were my initial thoughts too. But CR7 kind of does what he likes. Not sure Ole has the balls to say no..

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

          He does. Don't buy into the idea he's some kind of doormat, because he has a positive bearing, comes with a smile and patiently answers all the really dull questions he is asked in press conferences. Man has inner steel and principle. He's clever too.

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

      Yikes. Bruno keeping? Let's hope no penalties till GW7 then 😀

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Highly unlikely! Haha I’m sure we’ll find out tomorrow with Newcastle’s penalty conceding record

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

      Hmm don't think Bruno have nerves to take them infornt of Ronaldo.

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

      Sounds like Bruno is keeping them

      1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yup, I said this all along.
        Makes no sense to change it given his record.

        If it’s not broke don’t fix it

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

      Ronaldo will take them. Wouldnt be surprised if he has it put into his contract

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

        That being said, I hope Bruno takes them 😛

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

          My personal belief is that Ronny indeed takes them - he comes with an immediate seniority, I can't see anyone could really question it. Bruno the obvious competition, and Bruno is in absolute awe of him, a hero and inspiration growing up.

          Suppose Ole's words cast a little doubt, but for me I think Ronny will be no.1 choice for sure.

          Good chance we might find out tomorrow, the roof will be coming off OT and United will be all over Newcastle like a rash from the start, I'm convinced.

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

            Exactly, it’s not like Bruno is going to care about giving up his pens to his national captain and hero. Ronaldo is so hell bent on personal achievements there is absolutely no chance he gives up pens

            1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              It’s Ronaldo giving them up though, it’s Bruno

              1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                *not Ronaldo

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

                  Which is what is being said, yeah.

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

                Ronaldo has been on pens in every game for a decade. He will see it as giving them up

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

                  Including games with Bruno on the pitch

                  1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
                    • 7 Years
                    2 years, 7 months ago

                    True - I reckon we will want both long term…

              3. George Sillett
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                Pure quesswork. There is no clarity at all in the statement.

    7. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      That would actually lean me towards Bruno keeping them but know one knows. It really depends if Ole is still wearing the trousers or if he’s moved out of his office and runs Ronnie’s errands for him now.

  9. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    FPL site showing over 23m GW transfers
    That's 3x transfers per FPL account - must be a lot of WCs in play!

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Wow. Must be some kind of record

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Lots of us used our 2FTs too.

  10. cmorris22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    On Wc

    Semedo and Christiansen
    or
    Marcal and rudiger. ?

    1. Lfc91
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Rudiger is more certain to play

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

    When Ronaldo first made his debut appearance for Utd, he was on the bench and came on after 60 mins. Just saying!

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

      He was also an 18 year old making his way from Portugal to the PL. Just saying!

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      He was a boy.

    3. FantasyClub
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      If Ronaldo scores, his price is going to skyrocket. Which will force you to get him for next GW anyway so I’m just gonna get him now. And Fernandes price looks certain to drop, especially if Ronaldo scores and Fernandes blanks

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

        I wont be forced into doing anything.

        1. FantasyClub
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Lmao. Next minute Ronaldo is in his team hahahah

    4. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      What a pointless post

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

        take the stick out of your arse. It was just a jokey comment.

    5. MikeS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      When Ronaldo was born he couldn't even walk, he was a baby.. just saying that is about as relevant as your comment

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

    Solskjaer, “We’ve got 2 players I’d trust with my life to put a pen away. They’ll know via conversations we’ve had and one’s we’ll have before game how we’re gonna solves this. It’s gonna be my decision”

    ...it doesn't sound like Ronaldo is nailed on to take penalties from this quote.

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

      Ronaldo will take them for sure, just like he got no 7 shirt probably in his contact

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

        Shirt was not in contract for certain, nor are pens I am almost sure.

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

          Shirt was in contactual clause

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

            It wasn't. It took the club a few days to announce the shirt, once it had been negotiated with Cavani he'd agree to move to 21 (a shirt vacated by Dan James, and which Cavani wears for Uruguay).

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

              It was it was announced in papers way before official.

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

                They guessed, trust me. Easy guess, though.

                It wasn't contractual, my last word on it (you'll be glad to know).

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

        Or maybe they will share them?

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

    Where are the scout picks??

    1. Kim Kimani
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      If you see them please let me know

  14. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    I can’t decide what to do with ronaldo
    Currently have lukaku C
    May swap them after this gw
    Worried about ronaldo starting or not

  15. The Rock
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    The more I think, the more I think I will WC a pretty decent team!

    Sanchez
    TAA, Shaw, Coufal, Duffy
    Salah, Bruno, Son, Benrahma
    DCL, Antonio
    Steel, Gilmour, Tsimikas, Obafemi

    Son needs to go anyway (Torres) as does Bruno if I want CR7, but can't get Jota who I want because of Tsimikas. Only have 1 FT so that means I'm up to a -12. Does it sound reasonable? I've r the next few weeks I will work in Raphina and Lukaku etc.

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

      I'd has similar and wc

      1. The Rock
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers Mike. I don't like last minute WC's.. Normally I spend the full week or 2 on it!

  16. Nando7
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    A) adama DCL
    B) Torres jiminez

    Thoughts ??

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

      B

  17. kamdaraji
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    WC'd last week. Now Son likely to miss out and not sure about Raph. Team below. Transfer out Son or get Ronaldo for Kane or do you recommend something else?

    Raya (McGovern)
    TAA Periera Regullion Livra Duffy
    Son Salah Benrahma Raphina Bissouma
    Kane Antonio Dennis

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

      I would get Ronaldo and Sarr(Traore or Fornals) for Kane amd Raphinha, but could be painful to watch the tot vs CP game.

    2. MikeS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ronaldo and Jota in

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

        For a hit (-4)?

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

    on WC

    a) DCL and Traore
    B) Jiminez and Raphinha

  19. tbos83
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Should I press go on this WC squad?

    Sanchez Steele
    Livra TAA Shaw White Dier
    Sarr Salah Jota Gray Torres
    Antonio Toney Ronaldo

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

      No way

    2. MikeS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sorry thought you meant should you ex that team.. looks good apart from toney

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

        *wc

    3. tbos83
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Haha - no probs! Why not Toney?

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

        Just think there is better options

  20. The Invincibles
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Am I crazy to be thinking of getting Auba instead of DCL in for Ings?!

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

      I like thinking beyond the community, could work.

    2. MikeS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Nope.. solid differential

  21. C-Dawgg
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Best 5.4 or under defender that I will upgrade to Chelsea when their fixtures swing in 3 weeks?

    I have TAA, Coady, Liva and Williams at the back.

    I am somehow staring at Digne and I'm scared.

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

      Spuds defender

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

    WC Activated, think I'm set... GTG? 0.4 ITB

    Carson
    White, TAA, Saiss
    Sarr, Salah, Torres, Mount
    DCL, Ronaldo(c), Antonio

    (Sanchez, Sissoko, Livramento, Williams)

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

      Absolutely wouldn’t go with Carson. Leicester are a good team and locks in a city slot you may want later on.

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

    Feels like a really pivotal week.

    Ronaldo will get a 1 point cameo or 13+ point haul.

    I can get him with a -8 and Son being injured makes -4 pretty inevitable….

  24. Rash
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Harrison to Tores for a hit worth it? Have Raphinha fwiw

  25. chrislt4
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Kane > Ronaldo or Lukaku for a -4?

    Thinking with Son & Bergwyn out there will be a lack of service to Kane so a hit could be worth it.

    I prefer Lukaku for this fixture but Ronaldo over the next 3... Help me decide please

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

      Subbing Kane before good fixture is asking for pain!

    2. Rash
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      If you think ronaldo starts (which I do) then go with him and switch to lukaku GW7

  26. Salalalalah
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Would you rather have
    a) Lukaku and Greenwood
    or
    b) Ronaldo and Sarr

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

      B for tomorrow but a) for next 5

    2. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Coin toss

      I have Roni and Greenwood

  27. james 101
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    WC. How does she look gents?

    Sanchez (Steele)

    TAA Christensen Coady (Williams Livra)

    Salah Jota Benrahma Greenwood (Allan)

    Ronaldo Antonio DCL

    Is Christensen the right 5m defender?

  28. tommo1989
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    If we know the Man Utd squad and there’s no Fred of Cavani, do we know the Man City squad?

  29. Life_Ban
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Thinking of doing Ings to Jiminez

    Then have 2FT next week to rectify things if Ronaldo goes crazy

    Fair approach right given the ambiguity for GW4

    1. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Not a bad move

      He could do great over the next few

      1. Life_Ban
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yep I think reasonable one off approach. Not stupid enough to ignore Ronaldo but I think will let the brave/foolish go first

        Would kick myself if Bruno does well and I ditch him...

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah … it was jimi or DCL or Bamford for me …. Down to Jimi or Bamford now and I’m going to wards Jimi in the hope that his stats suddenly turn into actual reruns this week.

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

    For any Members interested I've made a quick table to compare midfield fodder (4.7m and under)

    https://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/53223/

    Not a huge dataset currently, but maybe it'll help your decision. Ears peeled for recommendations on alternative stats to include.