Scout Picks

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

    Which of these looks best for next two (WC GW8)

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

    My team with 2 FT:
    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Livramento
    Salah Bruno Grealish Torres
    Toney Antonio Bamford*
    (White Brownhill Amartey)

    1. King Kun Ta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

        Thanks

  2. Diddly Squat
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    raph will start 100%

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      How are you so certain?

    2. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Surely no one knows this?

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

      120%

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

      You know diddly squat…. I think your right

      1. Diddly Squat
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Wait and see

        1. Diddly Squat
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          And to help people out more .. ditch Sarr he will do nothing v Newcast

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

            Thanks, don't own him

  3. Kay317
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Doing Raphina to Sarr then Bamford to:
    A) Jimenez
    B) Armstrong
    C) ASM
    Wild card in tact so probably only be for 2 weeks

    1. King Kun Ta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

      1. Kay317
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Has he looked good? Haven't seen them play yet

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      if for 2 weeks, then not Armstrong. ASM 2 away games.

      1. Kay317
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Any other options then?

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Jimenez is still a decent pick. King/Edouard if you want to go really punty.

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

    Who to get ?
    A-Townsend
    B- Gray
    C- Benrahma
    I have those front 8
    Sarr Traoré Raphina Salah
    Lukaku CR7 Antonio

    1. King Kun Ta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      Troare to c

  5. King Kun Ta
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Two dilemma’s to go….

    Play:
    A Dennis or B Callagher

    Captain:
    1 Salah or 2 Ronnie

    Ta lads!

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A2

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

        This

    2. King Kun Ta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks again!

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

    Best ESR replacment

    A) Gray
    B) Townsend
    C) Gallagher
    D) Trincao

    Also do u think Trincao nailed ?

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

      ABC

    2. tankle
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Prefer ESR over those options long term. Also cheaper

  7. jernej93
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Should I sell Greenwood or Jota for Ismaill Sarr? If so, who?

    A. Greenwood
    B. Jota

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Greenwood I guess, but I wouldn't do either

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

      Schmeichel [Ward]
      James TAA Livra [Coady Ayling]
      Raph Salah Pogba Ben [Gilmour]
      Antonio Ronaldo Saint-Maximin

      Cap: Ronaldo
      VC: Salah

      GTG?

    3. Blue Moon Rising
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Fernandes & Jimenez to Ronald and Gallagher? 2FTs

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

        No.... brainer 😉

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

        Yes please

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

        Yes

    4. Sid07
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      1) Tsimikas to liveramento
      2) Tsimikas to Duffy
      3) Tsimikas to Coady
      4) Bamford to Jiminez
      5) save and play regullion

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

        1

      2. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        1

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

      Which one scores more:

      A) Doucoure (NOR)
      B) Gallagher (BHA)

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

        Both are good picks. I’d say B

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

        A

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

        B

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

        A

      5. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        B

    6. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Save FT or Ings>? Thanks

      Bachmann
      TAA Shaw Duffy
      Salah Jota Gray Rap
      CR7 Antonio Ings

      Sanchez Liva Ayling Gilmour

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

        Save

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

        Play Sanchez, Liva and Gilmour

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

        Save. If you're not confident with Ings play Livramento.

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

      Play a) Toney or b) ESR

      1. Sid07
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        A

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

          Thanks yeh agree

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

      Best captain?

      A CR7
      B Salah
      C Antonio

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

        A

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

        Currently on A but C is very tempting.

      3. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        A

    9. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bamford dilemma - plz help

      A) Sell for a hit, (can't find any fwd with good block of fixtures)
      B) Bench for one/two weeks with the IB afterwards (Start one of James or Duffy)

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

        bench

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

        B

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

      Digne likely down to 5.3 tonight!!

    11. Jdpz
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      a) Maupay
      b) Armstrong

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

        armstrong

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

        B

      3. F4L
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        It's close, Maupay just edges with pens + more PL experience.

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

      Captain Antonio or Ronaldo?
      really tempted to captain Antonio and my gut does say antonio will outscore Ron.

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

        me too! dont know what to do

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

          I’m going Antonio most probably.
          Although everyone’s gonna end up captaining ron.

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

            hammers fan and I just know if I do it he will be off with a hammy injury after 15 minutes

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

        Mines on Antonio

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

        do it then. people will scare u of the eo tho

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

          I do own Ronaldo so the worst case scenario I lose out on 10-15 points
          I’ve seen the fixtures over the next 6-7 gameweeks and it’s hard to look past salah/lukaku for captaincy feel this might be the last gameweek where we’ve differential captains for a while.

    13. Viper
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Best Bamford replacement?

      A. Wood (lei, NOR)

      B. Jimenez (sou, NEW)

      C. Iheanacho (BUR, cpl) - If we get word he starts

      D. Rondon (NOR) Switch to Wood ahead of (NOR) next week

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

        B

      2. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Any news on Nacho to get a start?

    14. sentz05
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Start ESR V Spurs or Livaramento V Wolves?

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

        ESR

      2. tankle
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I’m starting Livramemto, ESR first on bench

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

      Anyone on -4 this week?

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

        No

      2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Save FT is better

      3. Jafalad
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        No. Saving for my CHS def next week. Fabio's Meet the Manager has permanently put me off taking hits.

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

      Have Raphina, Jota and Greenwood, should I sell one of them or save?

      1. Jafalad
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Save. All could garner points.

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

          Cheers! Sarr or Benrahma tempting, though

          1. Jafalad
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Well Ben's delta GI data is +3.34 which shows you that he is dramatically overperforming and is unsustainable.

    17. FDMS All Starz
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      What to do? Still have WC

      Sanchez
      D.Sanchez - TAA - Marcal
      Son - Salah - Greenwood - Benrahma - Gray
      Ronaldo - Antonio

      (Steele - White - Tsimikas - Obefemi)
      (1FTs & 0.2itb)

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Could just save.

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

          This

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

      Torres to Zaha? Got 2 frees and don't wanna burn one.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Zaha loves playing Brighton.

    19. stevexp
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Time to buy KDB ?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Before Chelsea?

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

          Went well last season

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

        Rudiger crippled him

    20. More Cowbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hey all,
      Don't think I can risk holding my FT. Which one would you sub out?

      Bamf
      Raph
      Aylin

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

        Ayling

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        The one guaranteed to not play.
        Really depends on the replacement tbh.

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

        Bamford as we know there is no hope for him

        1. More Cowbell
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          This was my initial thought, but to who?
          The better options seems to be cheap mids like sarr, gray, gallagher etc

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

            I agree but if Raphinha is fit then would want him back next week- I guess Armstrong or Jiménez the ones to look at

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

            ASM

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

        Ayling

      5. JoeJitzu +42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        That’s tough decision- one week early to get Chelsea defender in for Ayling
        Raphinha would be ok for next few weeks if not injured
        And no obvious replacement for Bamford outside Antonio (which I assume you have?

        1. More Cowbell
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          yep, you nailed my dilemma. Can't afford a chesea def sadly

    21. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Should I save FT or get Sarr or Townsend in?

      Sanchez
      TAA Shaw White
      Salah Benrahma Pogba Torres
      Lukaku Antonio Toney

      Foster Ayling Tsimikas Gilmour

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

        Sarr is popular but i'd get Townsend

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

      To release cash for Chelsea defence next week means moving one of Jota or Greenwood to Sarr. Can do on free this week and may be as well doing so for Newcastle game. Would you

      A Jota to Sarr
      B Greenwood to Sarr
      C save free and transfer one out next week

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

        C

      2. Jafalad
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        This is my dilemna but Jota, Greenwood all play for attacking teams with good fixtures this week. WAT are not so reliable. I am going to save and give myself the benefit of two free transfers next week and another week to assess. You know full well that Jota will score well this week after weeks of frustration.

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

          Yes a Jota/Greenwood haul would be just typical if made move!

    23. bitars
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Son over Ronaldo?

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

        Come again?!

    24. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Toney replacement for the medium to long term? 6.8 to spend.

      A) Armstrong
      B) Dennis
      C) ASM
      D) Someone else

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

        ASM nice fixtures up to wk 16 with only Chelsea at home sticking out