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FPL Gameweek 6 Scout Picks: Leicester, West Ham and Liverpool double-ups

Leicester City, Liverpool and West Ham United are the three clubs with double-ups in the Gameweek 6 Scout Picks.

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

We line up in a 3-4-3 formation and come in at £82.9m, just inside our budget of £83.0m.

GOALKEEPER

Alex McCarthy (£4.5m) is our chosen goalkeeper ahead of Southampton’s home fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers in Gameweek 6. The Saints stopper is coming off the back of two straight clean sheets against West Ham and champions Manchester City, with the latter defensive display particularly impressive, as they restricted Pep Guardiola’s side to just 0.97 expected goals (xG). As for their opponents, Bruno Lage’s side have the worst shot-to-goal conversation rate in the league and failed to register a single attempt on target against Brentford last time out.

DEFENDERS

Salah's role one to monitor in FPL as Alexander-Arnold continues forays infield 2

Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.6m) is averaging 8.5 points per match this term, more than any other defender. The England international missed Gameweek 5 through illness, but is set to return to the Reds’ backline at Brentford this weekend. Jurgen Klopp’s side have kept five clean sheets across their seven matches in all competitions in 2021/22, while Alexander-Arnold carries significant assist potential and despite missing a match, ranks first amongst all defenders for expected assists (xA).

Leicester City’s backline hasn’t really convinced for a while now, but given that no team has conceded more headed opportunities and set-piece chances than Burnley this season, we’re backing towering defender Jannik Vestergaard (£4.9m) to deliver. There is also some potential for a clean sheet, given that Sean Dyche’s side have only scored three Premier League goals in 2021/22.

With our expensive purchases further forward, budget option Shane Duffy (£4.3m) takes up the final spot in our backline. Over the opening five Gameweeks, the Irishman has produced 27 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) points, a total which ranks ninth amongst all defenders, while his 29 clearances and 27 aerial duels won are both league-leading totals. Opponents Crystal Palace are playing with more attacking verve under Patrick Vieira, but Brighton have started well and these types of derby matches can be cagey affairs.

MIDFIELDERS

Is £4.0m FPL goalkeeper Foster the new Watford number one? 1

Following his 12-point haul in Gameweek 5, it’s now four Premier League goals and three assists for Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) this season. His 22 goal attempts, 19 shots in the box and three big chances created all rank among the top three players, while his 10 points per match average is unmatched. Following their midweek EFL Cup win, Liverpool have now scored three goals in four successive matches in all competitions, and while Brentford have served up some good defensive displays in 2021/22, they are yet to face an attack anywhere near as potent as this Reds’ side.

Leeds United are without a clean sheet to their name this season, and could be four centre-halves down by the time West Ham come calling. Tomas Soucek (£5.9m) was under serious consideration due to his aerial threat, but in the end, we opted for teammate Said Benrahma (£6.5m). The Algerian was a bit fortuitous to get his deflected goal against Manchester United, but will head into this one brimming with confidence having already registered five attacking returns this season.

Against Norwich City in Gameweek 5, Ismaila Sarr (£6.1m) was particularly impressive, netting two goals, maximum bonus and a whopping four big chances. The Senegalese winger was a constant threat down Watford’s right, and now takes on a shaky Newcastle United backline that has conceded 13 goals and 17 big chances this season, and also ranks bottom for expected goals conceded (xGC)

Given that two of Watford’s strikes came from deliveries from the right last weekend, Andros Townsend (£5.4m) could be in for a big haul against Norwich this week. The Canaries have conceded 14 goals across their opening five Premier League matches, while Townsend has impressed since his summer move, providing three attacking returns and sitting top amongst team-mates for xA.

FORWARDS

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 3? 8

Since his return to Old Trafford last month, Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.7m) has scored an impressive four goals in three appearances in all competitions. His 13 Premier League goal attempts, 12 shots in the box, five big chances and 3.24 expected goals (xG) are all league-leading totals since Gameweek 4, while this weekend’s opponents, Aston Villa, have been inconsistent so far. The Villans notoriously struggle against Man Utd, and despite improvements since switching to a 3-5-2 formation, the Portuguese’ movement and clever positioning could make it another difficult trip for Dean Smith’s side.

Leicester City have had a challenging start to the season, losing three of their opening five Premier League matches, but that hasn’t stopped Jamie Vardy (£10.4m) from producing. The Foxes no. 9 has scored three goals and provided an assist so far, and as a result, is the second top-scoring forward on 29 FPL points. Next up is a favourable home fixture against Burnley, with Sean Dyche’s side still searching for their first win and importantly for Vardy, are without a clean sheet in 2021/22.

Michail Antonio (£7.9m) has scored five goals in as many matches in all competitions this season, and despite missing Gameweek 5 through suspension, is still well clear at the top of the FPL forwards’ points table. He is first among players in his position for goals scored, attempts, shots in the box, efforts on target, big chances and penalty box touches, and will fancy his chances against Leeds United this weekend, for the reasons outlined above. It’s also worth noting that Marcelo Bielsa’s troops have given up a massive 32 chances from the centre of the pitch so far this season, more than any other side.

THE CAPTAIN

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

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.

BobMcMayday, who triumphed 74-68 in Gameweek 4, has set the target to beat.

Our champion this week is Pirlo’s Pen, who has gone for a 3-4-3 of: Schmeichel, Alonso, Robertson, Pereira, Townsend, Mane, Bowen, Fornals,
Vardy, Antonio (c), Rondon.

The Scout Picks are 4-1 up on the community this season.

1,640 Comments Post a Comment
  1. ZiadHisham
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Start Raphinha or Dennis?

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

    Start Duffy or tierny?

    And also cr7 or Salah captain?

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

      Duffy CR7

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

    Sub bench order ok 1) ESr 2) Tsimi 3) amartey ?

    1. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yep

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

        Thanks

  4. tabby98
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Mahrez —> Sarr
    OR
    Raphinha —> Sarr

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

    Shania Twain or Celin Dion ?

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

      Shania, she's on fire.

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

      Duffy

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

        Madonna, but only for a -4

    3. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Save

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

      Posh Spice

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

        Not in the same league I’m afraid

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

          U get her husband as a 2 for 1 tho.

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

      Twain Rooney over Dion Dublin.

    6. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Shania Twain, Celine Dion don't impress me much

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        [inserts citizen kane clapping gif]

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

        I hear ya mate, So you’re shane long? That’s don’t impress me much

    7. Bada Bing
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Both are pretty nice, but I think I'd still pick Sheryl Crow and/or Natalie Imbruglia over them. 🙂

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

      Cheryl Cole

  6. Lucas8406
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Pick 2 to start
    A) Livra
    B) Duffy
    C) James
    D) Marcal

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

      AB, only as I don't think James starts.

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

    A) Sell Jota or Greenwood for Benrahma or Sarr

    B) Save

    1. The bean
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Save for me

  8. Redranger
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best def up to 5.2 to switch Ayling to?

  9. 1966 was a great year for E…
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I'm wildcarding next week, and I've got both Torres and Raphinha, who are far from guaranteed to start. I'm going to get Sarr in, would you sell

    A) Torres
    B) Raphinha

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

      A

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

      A

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

    1FT. Would you change Bamford to someone? Was tempted by James to Alonso but probably a waste of a FT. Cheers.

    Sanchez
    TAA James Semedo Livra
    Salah Jota Greenwood Gray
    Lukaku Antonio

    Steele Marcal Sissoko Bamford*

  11. jai1212
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A. Mount to someone (-4)
    B. Play Gilmour (Fielding 10 if Raphinha also injured)

  12. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Gtg?
    I'm tempted to take a second hit...

    Sánchez
    TAA Semedo Rüdiger
    Salah Traoré Gallagher Jota Sissoko
    Antonio Ronaldo(c)

    Steele Bamford Jansson Williams

    Cheers

    1. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah can see why but whoever you bring in fir Bamford needs to score. ASM possibly

  13. Tomerick
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I’m safe to give Raphinha a chance, with Livramento to come on if he doesn’t start, aren’t I?

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

      Yeah save

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

      Oh yeah Tom, so easy mate

    3. Oscar Slater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Possible 1 pointer for Raph?

  14. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A - Saint Maximin
    B - Edouard
    C - Armstrong

    1. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

  15. Top Dog
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    How many points does Ronaldo outscore Lukaku by this week, seriously considering swapping. Would just be instead of banking free transfer, and would keep Ronnie for next 3.

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

      It had crossed my mind as well but it's a FT to move Lukaku out then another to get him back in a few weeks.

      Lukaku could score v City.

      1. Top Dog
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yep it’s a risk. The only thing that is swaying me towards it is the fact I would captain Ronaldo.

        Also potential option for me to keep Ronaldo and bring Lukaku back in for Antonio.

        Think I may sleep on it

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

    #Patch #Prediction

    Foster (Watford) will secure more points than Sanchez (Brighton) this GW 6

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hopefully!!!

  17. BOATIES FC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    GTG ? Rolling a transfer for two Chelsea next week is my plan. Then possible WC 8

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Coufal
    Salah Jota Barnes Benrahama
    CR7(c) Antonio ASM
    Steele Liv Veltman Brownhill

    1. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Strong team for this week

  18. tabby98
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bench one:
    A) Raphinha
    B) Toney
    C) Sissoko (already have Sarr)

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

      C

    2. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      C

  19. Heisenberg W. W.
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    CT 2.5itb

    Sanchez
    Taa-Digne-Shaw-Manquillo
    Benrahma-Salah-Traore-Raphina
    Antonio-Ronaldo
    (Steele-Toney-Guilmour-Tsi)

    1. Save FT
    2. Gilmour to Sarr
    3. Gilmour to Gray

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

      2

  20. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Wildcard done. Any changes? Vardy to Lukaku for GW7.

    Sanchez Foster
    TAA Rudiger Tomiyasu Livra Manquillo
    Salah Sarr Gray Gallagher McCarthy
    Vardy Ronaldo Antonio

    1. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good

  21. Walter White (WW)
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Spot on! scouts. Party this weekend & the Scouts are invited 🙂

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

      We feast !

  22. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    why is Ronaldo the popular (c) pick over Salah, is it non-salah owners doing it? isn't Villa defence solid?

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

      People like to captain Home players.

      Also, they like to captain one of the best players of all time. (non owner)

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

      About as solid as a Victoria sponge that defence

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

        one of the best GKs in the league..

        1. Threat Level Midnight
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Last year

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

        my victoria sponge tasted good this weekend

  23. Yome
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone going Vlasic? He could be a great differential. Moyes said he could play as a 7, 10 or 11.

    1. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not a nailed PL starter or is he?

      1. Yome
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Well Bowen played full 90 min in midweek so Vlasic should start

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

      Seems like a pointless risk to take really

      1. Yome
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        OK very constructive. Since when this game is not about taking risk for potential high reward?

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

          I don’t see the high reward is what I’m saying mate, Antonio and benraham are highly owned and bossing that team atm - I wouldn’t really want to go without Antonio and not fancy the double up with their fixtures, but maybe if this is 2-3 weeks per wildcard for yourself it’s worth a stab, gl hope it pays off all the same Mate

  24. Ray In Bruges.
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA Coufal James
    Jota Greenwood Benrahma Raphinha
    Antonio Lukaku Ronaldo (C)

    Steele Livramento Bissouma Tsimikas

    1FT, 1.6 ITB

    a) Raph > Sarr
    b) Tsimikas > Duffy
    c) Something Else?
    d) Save

  25. PB-THE-VET
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Need to play 2 out if these three

    Livra
    Rudigar
    Duffy

    Considering benching rud …… am i mad

    1. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'd play Rud, can't see City scoring (I might bench Torres for Livra even)

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

      No I think that’s valid. If not bench Duffy.

  26. Threat Level Midnight
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    1ft . ITB...Good to go?

    Sanchez
    TAA-Shaw-Semedo
    Salah-Torres-Jota
    CR7 (c)-Antonio (VC)-Jimenez

    Gunn-Livra-Gilmour-Williams

  27. Alexis Nonsense
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Never thought I would seriously consider playing a Southampton defender ahead of a City striker....

    Trying to be too clever...

    1. PB-THE-VET
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Im also considering it!

  28. 420king
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which of these looks best?

    A) Jimenez, Benrahma, Bruno, White
    B) Ronaldo, Benrahma, Grealish, Toney
    C) Vardy, Gallagher, Bruno, Toney

    1. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Need to see the rest of your team squire!

      1. 420king
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate 🙂

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

    Good evening folks.

    Sanchez
    TAA / Alonso / Semedo / Livramento
    Salah / Jota / Raphinha* / Traore
    Ronaldo / Antonio

    Steele // White / Bissouma* / Bamford*

    Injuries helping to decide my lineup this week. Regarding Raphinha, what to do?

    A) Hold. (FIT: Plays; NOT FIT: White vs. TOT)
    B) Raphinha > Sarr (-4)
    C) Raphinha > Benrahma (-4)
    D) Raphinha > Gallagher (-4)
    E) Other?

    Tempted to add Gray as an option here as surely does well vs. Norwich, but don't like the following fixtures.

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

      I like B, you can take this chance to hop off Leeds double up, they aren’t looking great.. C is tempting also

  30. J to the T
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A lot of Torres sellers. People expecting a benching just because he started in the league cup?

    I’m not so sure

    1. PB-THE-VET
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Que hattrick

    2. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Been preaching it all week.

    3. Flaming Flamingo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      The fact that he didn't come on when they needed a goal against Southampton is more telling I think.

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

      Cba with him.

      He will score high points every now and again but will he score more points over the season than a nailed option?