Scout Picks

FPL Gameweek 4 Scout Picks features Chelsea triple-up and Bruno over Ronaldo

As they prepare to face Aston Villa on Saturday, three Chelsea players form the spine of our Gameweek 4 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 4-4-2 formation and come in at £82.9m, just under our £83.0m budget.

GOALKEEPER

David Raya (£4.6m) is our chosen goalkeeper ahead of Brentford’s home fixture against Brighton and Hove Albion in Gameweek 4.

The Bees stopper has already accumulated 17 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) points, picking up additional save points against both Arsenal and Aston Villa.

He’s also on top of the Baseline Bonus Points System (BBPS), in part due to his distribution when playing out from the back.

Thomas Frank’s side have restricted their opponents to just two big chances so far, and with Albion up next, will be confident of another shut-out in Gameweek 4.

DEFENDERS

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Luke Shaw (£5.5m) may not have quite hit his 2020/21 heights so far this season, but still ranks amongst the top five defenders for chances created, and carries significant assist potential against Newcastle United this weekend.

His crossing ability from both dead-ball situations and open-play attacks will be key, while United’s clean sheet prospects look a whole lot stronger with the addition of Raphael Varane (£5.5m).

Lucas Digne (£5.4m) helped Everton record their first shut-out of the campaign against Brighton last time out, and is sure to benefit from new manager Rafa Benitez’s approach, which is largely based around crossing.

Up next for the Toffees is Burnley, who have conceded 15 headed attempts so far this season, more than any other side in the division. With corner-taking duties another route to points, Digne could be in for a big week.

Antonio Rudiger (£5.5m) is the first of our Chelsea picks. The German international has started and completed 90 minutes in all three Premier League matches this season, while opponents Aston Villa have managed just nine shots on target across their opening three fixtures. Add in at least a couple of missing first-teamers, and it’s no surprise that Chelsea top the bookies’ odds for a clean sheet this week.

Marcal (£4.5m) takes up the final spot in our backline. Over the opening three Gameweeks, he has attempted 19 crosses from the left-flank (the joint-fifth highest among all defenders), while Wolves have conceded just 20 shots in the box despite some tougher fixtures.

MIDFIELDERS

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Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) is the first of our two premium midfield picks this week, having already combined two goals, two assists and 30 FPL points this season. The Egyptian’s total of 13 goal attempts ranks second amongst all players, while he has also supplied a league-leading three big chances for his team-mates.

Opponents Leeds United have tightened up at Elland Road in 2021, but Salah, who is just one goal shy of reaching a century in the Premier League, will surely fancy his chances against Marcelo Bielsa’s backline.

With Ole Gunnar Solskjaer planting seeds of doubts in our heads around how many minutes Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m) will be afforded against Newcastle United, we’ve opted for Bruno Fernandes (£12.0m) in this week’s Scout Picks XI. Despite back-to-back blanks, United’s playmaker hit an open-play hat-trick to earn a career-high 20 FPL point haul in his last Old Trafford appearance.

Mason Mount (£7.5m) has enjoyed a productive start to the season, bagging assists against Crystal Palace and Arsenal. Amongst all midfielders, he ranks top for expected assists (xA), with this weekend’s opponents – Aston Villa – missing first-choice goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (£5.5m).

Adama Traore (£6.0m) has been the topic of many a Fantasy discussion over the international break, with Wolverhampton Wanderers about to embark on a kind run of fixtures. While his end product is perhaps in question, he’s top for chances created and joint-second for shots amongst all FPL midfielders from Gameweeks 1 to 3. 

FORWARDS

Lukaku on target as Chelsea assets prosper at Arsenal

Passed fit by manager Thomas Tuchel earlier this afternoon, Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m) looks like an excellent option for our forwards lines this week. The Belgian has started well at Chelsea, scoring against Arsenal in Gameweek 2, and has also reacked up 10 goal attempts and nine shots in the box across his opening couple of appearances.

West Ham United’s Michail Antonio (£7.9m) is the top-scoring player in FPL so far, and is one of just three players to have scored in each of the first three rounds. Opponents Southampton have kept just one clean sheet in their last 24 attempts in the Premier League, while West Ham have won six of their last seven meetings between them.

THE CAPTAIN

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We choose the Scout Picks captain using a four-way vote between our Scout Squad pundits.

Bruno Fernandes was handed the armband by our quartet this time, with Romelu Lukaku picking up the vice-captaincy.

COMMUNITY CHAMPION

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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.

Our champion is week BobMcMayday, who has gone with a maverick 5-2-3 line-up of Pickford; Tierney, White, Shaw, Reguilon, Duffy; Salah, Jota; Aubameyang, Kane, Lukaku (c).

The Scout Picks are 3-0 up on the community this season.

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2,892 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Joey Tribbiani
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Ronaldo starts 100%.
    Bookmark this, if im wrong, I will never log in here again.

    1. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Nice knowing you Joey

    2. Disco Volante
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Course he does. He’s Ronaldo.

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

      Or you'll log in as chandler

    4. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bookmark Joey Tribbiani or just scroll on? Hmmmmm, tough one.

    5. International Richard
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He's been looking good with Portugal and pre-season with Juve

  2. M2.0
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    James or Rudiger? Happy to bench James this week while suspended

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

      Reece if he isn't close to a price drop.

    2. JUNITED
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      James all day, corner taker.

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

      I'm on Rudiger on WC, and i want to add James after the City match. But Rudiger starts today for me. But if you have bench cover no reason not to keep James?

      1. M2.0
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yep, have Semedo as bench cover.

    4. M2.0
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks guys, will go with James!

  3. Bonus magnet
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Harvey Barnes

    Should I
    1. Keep
    2. Sell for Traore
    3. Sell for Saka

    1. tyrannosuarezrex
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sell - looks way off the pace. Of those options I’d go no.2

    2. chriscosta
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      2

  4. JY84
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Please save me!

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Dier
    Salah ESR Benrahma Fernandes
    Antonio DCL Ings

    A) Jimenez for Ings
    B) CR7 & Greenwood for Fernandes & Ings (-4)
    Is A or B a better option???

    1. M2.0
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Both are good options. I like A as it avoids a hit that isn’t really necessary.

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

      Have similar options & may go A & wait & see though my B is free.

    3. unholysmoke
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      You don't need saving mate that's a fine team. B is some crazy knee jerk nonsense - and will be available free next week if you roll over. Don't let the hype sway you. I can see the case for A but Ings could well knock one in against Chelsea. Deep breath, trust your players.

    4. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Take the hit for Ronaldo. I did. Its like heroin.

  5. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    NEW ARTICLE POSTED

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rubbish, just all the weeks topics.

      Too many gambling & European league info that clogs up this site.

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

        Yeah, I actually thought there was a glitch and the article wasn’t loading. I’m sure they found a way to format that weekly round-up like an actual article last year

    2. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers

  6. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which one on WC?

    A) Ronaldo + Salah (C)
    B) Salah + Lukaku(C) and switch lukaku to robaldo for next gw
    C) Salah + Ronaldo (C)

    1. tyrannosuarezrex
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Heart says C but head says A

  7. bmmc89
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    My WC has come down to this (finally):

    1. TAA and Gray
    2. Shaw (to James in GW7) and Antonio

    Thoughts?

  8. TSN
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed.

    Last one i swear.

    TAA+ings > Ronaldo+ semedo

    Yes or no?
    Any suggestion on other 4.9 def?

    Thanks

    1. bmmc89
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Tierney the other 4.9 option

      Losing TAA is unpopular here but I am for the Ronaldo and 4.9 option myself. Currently on tierney with Coady as wolves def option

  9. TheBiffas
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Son + Mahrez + Ings -> Torres + Jota + Ronaldo (-8) ?

  10. Tango74
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Good morning

    Shall I do son to jota ? Have Salah already

    Or amartey to Marcel to cover for this GW?

  11. JUNITED
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Jota or Greenwood?

    I need to pick one of these for my 2 to 3 GWS short term option. Can you please help? Thanks.

    1. CrouchDown
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Jota

    2. tyrannosuarezrex
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think Greenwood out scores this GW but Jota over 3

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

      The one who may have suddenly become short-term nailed

  12. cm790
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Son to Mount?

    Maybe one week only?

    1. PaddyPyne
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      If your just taking out Son, wouldn't you prefer Havertz over Mount?

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

    Play:

    A) Livra
    B) Gilmour

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

      Liv

  14. CrouchDown
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Quick captain poll? The FFS captain one this week seems a bit dated

    Salah(C)

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku

    2. choco27
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku

  15. Viprin
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Robertson still a good shout, could really use the 0.5 over TAA

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

      Yeah, but TAA’s better value right now. I’d prefer VVD and save yourself an extra 0.5

  16. Fantasyfreakstephen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Play

    A cresswell

    Or

    B white

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

      A

  17. Smitty
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaku + Greenwood
    Or
    Ronaldo + Mount

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

      B

  18. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bruno or Salah for captaincy?

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

      Probably Salah

    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I've gone Salah.

  19. RomeluAndJuliet
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A) Ings, Bruno, Mahrez and Tsimikas -> CR7, Jota, Torres and Coady (-8)

    B) Ings, Bruno -> CR7 + Torres (free)

  20. TSN
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Start one:
    1. Ayling
    2. Gilmour

    Thanks

  21. Sinichi
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    1) taa, ings to Ron and Reguilon
    2) fernades, ings to Ron and jota
    3) fernades, ings to Ron and torres.

  22. New Article
  23. prichardson311
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Ramsdale worth the punt at 4.5 or just go Bachmann?

  24. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is marcal nailed?

  25. SamShi
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which option would you choose on a WC?
    A) Tierney, Marcal & Williams
    OR
    B) White, Semedo & Livramento
    (Other defenders - TAA, Christensen)

  26. Weilong7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    jota or mount if you have to choose 1?
    thanks

  27. choco27
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Need help.
    A. Rudiger & White
    B. Matip & Thierny
    C. Christensen & Thierny
    Thanx

  28. Sausage™️
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Final team ready..

    Raya
    White Rudiger Shaw
    Traore Salah Torres Benrahma
    Lukaku (c) Ronaldo Antonio

    85+points guaranteed 😉

  29. Calculated Risks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bench one...had Torres and Jota to start season so have a decent 5th mid benching headache

    Sarr (WOL), Benrahma (sou) Toney (BRI)
    Ings (Che)

    On Ings ATM but seems like a dice throw. Own Antonio if that makes a difference.

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

      I sold Ings so he will haul bigtime.

  30. the Chaser
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    To play every week (wildcard):

    A: Dias & DCL

    B: Raphinha & Jota

    (Has to be one or other as I can’t stand playing 3-4-3!)

    Thanks