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

    Still have WC, so this likely would be a short-lived move.

    Current mids: Salah, Torres, Greenwood, Raphinha, Bissouma
    2FTs, 0.4itb
    1) Torres, Raphinha > Sarr, Benrahma
    2) Torres, Bissouma > Benrahma, Townsend

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

      2

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

    2FTs and 1 to burn. Would you sell Ayling for Livarento to free up funds?

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

      If nothing else needed.

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

    Bench one

    A) Reece James
    B) Duffy
    C) Livra

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

      B

  4. JWilson3
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Jota -> Sarr yay or nay?

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

      Nay

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

      i did it few days ago...feel i should have waited to do raph to sarr..
      in any case, sarr is likely to outscore jota over 2 weeks imo..

  5. Aaa
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    James or Shaw on a wc?

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

      James

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

      James

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

      James

    4. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      james

    5. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Guess who I’ll say?

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

    Any chance Amartey plays? Got him on Fanteam

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

    Either move worth using the FT for?

    A) Sanchez (cpa) to Ramsdale (TOT)
    B) Doucoure (NOR) to Gallagher (BHA)
    C) just save FT

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

      This is an easy save in my opinion, A if you have 2

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

        Agree

  8. clarkey_2000
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on Elyounoussi? Not seen anybody mention him on here?

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

      I will probably get him after playing Chelsea

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

      Looked sharp for Norway during last IB

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

    Is King worth a punt?

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

      Better than Dennis IMO

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

      Did not look sharp for Norway during last IB ^^ Prefer Dennis

  10. GCM0803
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best mount replacement, 7.6 or less??
    (Already have salah, Torres, benrahma)

    1. AD105
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sarr

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

      Why do you want to replace Mount?

      1. GCM0803
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Injured and hasn’t been getting enough points, simple as

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

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

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

      B

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

      Any help :/

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

      Really hard I’ve C and fun to head would like A next

  12. AD105
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Play Foster v Newcastle or Sanchez v Palace?

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

      Sanchez

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

      I’ve both and I’m not too sure!

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

    Seeing lots of people planning for the wc in gw 7/8 with good squads already and ways to get Chelsea/City players in over the next gws. Which are the ones you are targeting that calls for the WC? If Ron/Rom up top I get it but personally I can live with just one of them

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

      Looking at TAA and one of
      Rudiger, James or Alonso
      And one of Dias or Cancelo
      For a set and forget back 3

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

        Which is exactly my point. Most have Trent already, many Shaw too. Shifting funds for 2 defenders surely doable without wasting the WC, or at least being so certain to play it

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

          Sorry should have said I’ve still my WC and looking to hold and navigate as you have said.

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

            Haha, ok then!

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

      Im likely to do it just for shifting funds to allow Ron x Rom (and a premium CHE defender). Otherwise happy with my squad

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

    What's the general feelings on
    A) ASM Vs
    B) A.Armstrong Vs
    C) Maupay

  15. Bambi
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    so, any update on raph?

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

      Seen at the hotel/team bus.

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

    Best moves here with 1ft and 0m itb

    Sanchez
    Taa shaw semedo veltman -- tsimi
    Salah raph benhrama greenwood -- Gilmour
    Ronaldo Antonio -- Bamford

    A: Bamford >> Jimmy and wc gw8
    B: save and do shaw/ronaldo >> james/kaku for free next gw

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

    Bottomed.

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

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

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

      I think I will go A

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

        Fixtures look really good outside of Chelsea next week, leaning this way myself, cheers.

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

      D. Something else. Not a great price point at the moment

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

    Odds of not keeping a CS for the GW:

    Chelsea/Saints - 1.33
    Watford - 1.37
    Brighton - 1.42

    Although the difference is minimal,
    A) would you start Sanchez over Foster?
    B) Who would you start between Livra and Reeve James?

  19. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Flag on Raphinha and Bamford out, so what to do?

    A Raphinha to Sarr
    B Bamford to ASM
    C Bamford to Maupay

    Current team
    Sanchez
    Digne Shaw TAA Duffy
    Raphinha Salah (VC) Benrahma Gray
    Antonio Ron (C)
    SUBS - Tsimikas Gilmour BAMFORD

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

      Bamford out as he's been confirmed to miss.

  20. Mane Mane Mane
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Raph gonna play and if he doesn’t who is best to swap him with?

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

      A Scout Pick perhaps.
      Raphinha probably plays some part in the game at least.

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

        Okay who would you recommend?

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

          Sarr or Saka

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

          Use your membership, short term, WCing soon, no WC?

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

            Using my wildcard next weekend

    2. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Well apparently he’s with the squad but not sure I want him anyway since everyone else is injured. I’m shifting for Sarr with one of my frees.

  21. acidicleo
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez (Foster)
    TAA Shaw Semedo Livra Coufal
    Salah Sarr Benrahma Raphinha** (Gilmour)
    CR7 Antonio (Toney)

    - Who to bench alongside Gilmour and possibly Toney?
    - Play 5 at back??

  22. NEWTON1982
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    ny advice I have 2 free transfers

    Would you swap anything

    Sanchez/foster
    White/shaw/TAA/tsimikaz/ayling
    Grelish/pogba/gilmour/Barnes/raphinia
    Ronaldo/ings/lakaku

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

      You certainly have a different front 8 to most on here.

      1. NEWTON1982
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        What would you do then?

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

          I couldn't pick that midfield or Ings.
          What team would you WC to? Barnes & Pogba look decent this week, Grealish will do something sooner or later but it's been a long wait.

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

            As below says, Ings to Antonio is a good start.

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

      Tsimikas > Livramento?
      Ayling > Anyone?

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

      Ings to Antonio

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

    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?

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

      A

    2. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

  24. Blue Gaffer
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Amartey, Torres, Aubameyang to Antonio, Sarr, Trent -8 yes or no?

    1. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sounds good....and expensive!

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

    If WC in gw7, would you sell Raphina this week if you can get him back for the same price?

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

      Yep that’s my thinking too

  26. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    any reason not to do bamford to armstrong for free?

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

      A good 1st sub.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        that bad??

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

          You wanted a reason, that's one.

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

          Im doing it

          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            cheers

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

    Any changes needed?

    Sa
    Trent, #James, Tierney, Semedo
    Salah, #Greenwood, #Torres, Gray
    Lukaku, Antonio

    4.0, Livramento, Sissoko, #Bamford

    1FT

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      i would sell torres.

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

        Couple of tough games then easy street for good while, but roulette kills his appeal

  28. nico05
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Good evening, a little stuck on what to do here...Which looks best please?

    A. Bamford & Bruno - Pogba & Lukaku
    B. Bamford - Antonio
    C. Bamford & Bruno - Zaha & Ronaldo

    Thank you

    1. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I was thinking that for this week but hasn't Bruno lost his appeal?

    2. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Or C

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

    News embargo at half 10 or half 11?

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

      10

  30. ball c
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What to do with Traore

    A) Keep
    Or sell for:
    B) Sarr
    C) Gallagher
    D) One of the Everton mids (Townsend, Doucoure, Gray).

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      All good options, Id sway towards Gallagher for value if you need to upgrade elsewhere?