Scout Squad

The Scout Squad’s best FPL players for Gameweek 8

The best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players for Gameweek 8 are debated by Fantasy Football Scout contributors Az, Sam, Neale and Tom.

For those new to this feature, it’s a weekly piece that always takes the form of a ‘Free Hit’-type selection for the upcoming Gameweek.

All of our panelists have put forward an 18-man long-list of Fantasy assets and will explain their notable inclusions and omissions below.

It also serves as a precursor to the Scout Picks, as the players listed will then be narrowed down to a squad of 15 (with the starting XI not exceeding a total cost of £83.0m) for final our weekly selection.

Each writer must meet the following requirements:

  • At least one goalkeeper costing £5.0m or less
  • At least one sub-£5.0m defender
  • At least one midfielder listed at £6.5m or below
  • At least one forward priced at £7.0m or lower
  • No more than three players from the same club

SCOUT SQUAD’S PICKS OF THE BEST FPL PLAYERS FOR GAMEWEEK 8


AZSAMTOMNEALE
GKAaron RamsdaleRobert SanchezAaron RamsdaleRobert Sanchez
Robert SanchezHugo LlorisRobert SanchezAaron Ramsdale
Illan MeslierEdersonEmiliano MartinezIllan Meslier
DEFTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-ArnoldJoao CanceloJoao Cancelo
Joao CanceloJoao CanceloTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-Arnold
Shane DuffyShane DuffyKieran TierneyMarc Cucurella
Ruben DiasCesar AzpilicuetaJoel VeltmanMatthew Cash
Kieran TierneyTino LivramentoCesar AzpilicuetaTino Livramento
MIDMohamed SalahMohamed SalahMohamed SalahMohamed Salah
Son Heung-minSon Heung-MinKevin De BruyneSon Heung-min
Phil FodenPhil FodenSon Heung-minRiyad Mahrez
Sadio ManéAndros TownsendPhil FodenKevin De Bruyne
Andros TownsendMason MountBukayo SakaBryan Mbeumo
FWDNeal MaupayRomelu LukakuCristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo
Romelu LukakuNeal MaupayRomelu LukakuJamie Vardy
Michail AntonioRaul JimenezAdam ArmstrongHarry Kane
Jamie VardyOllie WatkinsMichail AntonioAllan Saint-Maximin
Cristiano RonaldoHarry KaneNeal MaupayNeal Maupay

Most popular picks: Robert Sanchez, Joao Cancelo, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah. Son Heung-min, Neal Maupay (four), Aaron Ramsdale, Phil Foden, Romelu Lukaku, Cristiano Ronaldo (three)

AZ SAID

It’s a really tasty-looking bunch of games this weekend and the only matches I’d have any real confidence in calling are Manchester City beating Burnley and Liverpool putting Watford to the sword. With this in mind, I’ve selected six players from these two teams, including two City defenders (Joao Cancelo and Ruben Dias) and two Liverpool attackers (Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané).

Elsewhere, I feel the Scout Picks are very much up for grabs this week. I like the look of Shane Duffy against Norwich, and he will be a menace at set pieces. As many (including myself) flock to expensive, premium midfielders, could the £4.4m Brighton man make a mockery of his price tag?

In midfield, despite Newcastle’s new wealth and Spurs’ indifferent form so far this season, this looks a good game for Son Heung-min to deliver and I would say he’s the best “non-Salah” player to consider captaining, if you were looking for a differential. He has only managed two goals in 10 games against the Magpies, but with Harry Kane not playing his best football, eyes will be on Son to deliver.

I wanted to include a Man City midfielder in my selection, and it’s between Jack Grealish and Phil Foden for me. While I think Grealish is more sure of a start, to me, Foden looks more threatening and more likely to deliver FPL returns. We’ve been waiting for Foden’s real “breakout” season in FPL, and I do wonder if we are seeing the beginning of it now.

Up front, Romelu Lukaku will be confident of getting a goal against newly-promoted Brentford, however, I don’t think this will be an easy game for Chelsea based on what I’ve seen of the Bees so far this season. In an incredible turn of events, it may be Neal Maupay who ends up as the pick of the strikers, and the in-form Seagull will fancy his chances against an out of sorts team of Canaries. With Manchester United still trying to get the most out of their new additions, Cristiano Ronaldo falls some way down my list – with the in-form Michail Antonio looking good in any match he plays in – and under-the-radar pick Jamie Vardy up against a patched-up United backline that won’t feature either Varane or Maguire.

SAM SAID

There is a pool of teams this weekend who look set to be great investments at both ends of the pitch.

Brighton face a Norwich side who, alongside Newcastle, have conceded more goals than anyone else. This bodes well for the Albion attack and Neal Maupay has been in good form, registering five attempts in the last two Gameweeks – two inside the box and one big chance. Alongside Maupay, Robert Sanchez also looks a great pick as Norwich have scored the fewest goals in the league so far, registering just two.

Like Brighton, Manchester City have a great match-up at both ends of the pitch. The last four fixtures against Burnley at home have finished 5-0 and therefore Ederson, Joao Cancelo and Phil Foden all look like fantastic options. With attacking potential as well as a good opportunity for a clean sheet, Cancelo seems the perfect pick this week. Foden, meanwhile, has the highest xG and xGI for Man City midfielders over the last two Gameweeks and merits the attention he is getting from FPL managers.

Alongside Brighton and Man City, Liverpool have a great fixture following the international break. With the news that Trent Alexander-Arnold is available for the weekend, he will likely be an important pick for the Gameweek with good potential for a clean sheet and attacking returns. Mohamed Salah’s highest ever FPL return came against Watford in the 2018/19 season and with his current form, he feels like a player you can’t afford not to own.

Chelsea also fit into this ‘great fixture on paper’ category, although I do expect their clash with Brentford to be harder than it seems on the ticker. With doubts surrounding Antonio Rudiger, I’m going with Cesar Azpilecueta to be safe and he is on good form following his brace of assists in Gameweek 7. With Thomas Tuchel’s comments about Mason Mount and Romelu Lukaku’s understanding, they both make my picks; hopefully, Lukaku will have recovered from the muscle fatigue that saw him miss out on Belgium’s third place play-off match in the Nations League.

I also fancy the Spurs attackers to finally find their feet and capitalise on a wobbly Newcastle defence who are yet to keep a clean sheet this season, hence both Son Heung-min and Harry Kane make my picks. If you want a real differential captain, one of these two could provide a huge boost.

TOM SAID…

Manchester City host Burnley on Saturday afternoon, having won each of their last four Etihad encounters against the Clarets’ 5-0. As usual, identifying exactly who will start isn’t straightforward, but given the upside, tripling-up feels like a risk worth taking. At the back, I’ve opted for Joao Cancelo over Ruben Dias, though both defenders are equally good picks, while further forward I’m tipping Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden. Both midfielders opened their 2021/22 Premier League accounts in Gameweek 7, and head into this fixture as real differentials, with ownerships of just 2.1% and 2.0% respectively.

Meanwhile, high-flying Brighton and Hove Albion have lost just one of their opening seven matches, and look a good team for bargain hunting this week. Their opponents – Norwich City – have scored just one goal from open play and sit bottom for shots in the box, efforts on target and big chances. That leads me to a defensive double-up via Robert Sanchez and Joel Veltman, with the defender hopefully in a wing-back role and therefore attacking the Canaries’ weaker left-flank. I’ve also found a spot for Neal Maupay up front, who has already netted four Premier League goals this season.

Arsenal also supply three picks: Aaron RamsdaleKieran Tierney and Bukayo Saka. The Gunners have taken 10 points from their last four matches, with their new-look defence keeping three clean sheets during that time. Saka has also looked lively on the right wing, bagging a goal and assist, and encouragingly has been taking lots of shots. In fact, amongst all midfielders since Gameweek 4, only Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane have attempted more. Crystal Palace won’t roll over, but this is a match I see Mikel Arteta’s side dominating.

Elsewhere, Adam Armstrong is one of my top forward picks in Gameweek 8. The 24-year-old has had a relatively slow start since his summer move from Blackburn Rovers, but I see this match against Leeds United suiting him, and I’m more than happy to back him knowing that he might be on penalties in James Ward-Prowse’s absence, too. I also like Son Heung-min, and think opponents Newcastle United could leave space in behind in an attempt to get on the front foot and impress their new owners in the stands.

NEALE SAID

The Scout Squad is the easy part this week, with so many big hitters enjoying favourable fixtures; it’ll be the narrowing down to a starting XI for the budget-restricted Scout Picks that will prove to be the tricky part.

I expect Brighton assets will end up being the cash-freeing enablers in our Friday selection, so I’ll probably have a tough job selling Marc Cucurella when cheaper routes into the Albion defence are available. But the Spaniard was mightily impressive against Arsenal a fortnight ago and he’s accumulating some eye-catching numbers, sitting fourth among FPL defenders for touches in the final third since his debut.

On the subject of gallivanting wing-backs, Matthew Cash is enjoying the freedom of Villa’s right flank since the move to a 3-5-2. Only one defender has had more penalty box touches than Cash since the change in shape, and this weekend he’ll be up against an out-of-sorts Marcal. I’m also yet to be fully convinced that Wolves are over their early-season profligacy, as two goals against a dismal Newcastle defence is hardly Roy of the Rovers stuff.

Four of my five forwards are selected as much for the teams they’ll be facing: Newcastle are clean sheet-less; Spurs have conceded more goals than any other team in the last four Gameweeks; Leicester are a shambles at the back and have allowed more shots in the box than any other side in 2021/22; and Manchester United are down two centre-halves.

Injuries to Patrick Bamford and Raphinha solidify my Tino Livramento selection, while the likely unavailability of right-wing alternatives Gabriel Jesus and Ferran Torres (not that he is to be found in that role much these days) leads me to punt on Gameweek 1 bandwagon Riyad Mahrez for Manchester City’s annual 5-0 humping of Burnley. The Algerian has racked up 46 points across City’s last three home league meetings with the Clarets, scoring six goals in the process.

Finally, with doubts over Antonio Rudiger and Thiago Silva, I’m backing Bryan Mbeumo to continue to deliver the goods when Brentford entertain Chelsea. Seemingly the bigger goal threat than Ivan Toney in games of this magnitude, he ranks third for expected goals (xG) among all FPL midfielders regardless of price – not bad for £5.5m.

750 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Thomas Shelby from Birmingh…
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to drop first?
    1) Jota >Foden
    2) Sarr > Grey
    3) Greenwood > Foden

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      2

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      1 if you must

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      3

    4. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      2 for me, but would also roll the transfer if possible

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

      2

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

      Wait for next GW

    7. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      If you have 1FT. I would do nothing and roll.

    8. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      3.

  2. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which GK for 2 weeks until I bring in Raya who I can't own now as I need the .1saving, I currently have 1&2 on WC at 4.5 which is why I can afford them
    A) Ramsdale (CRY, AVL)
    B) Sanchez (nor, MCI)
    C) Guaita (ars, NEW)
    D) McCarthy (LEE, BUR)

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A or D

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A or B

    3. Thomas Shelby from Birmingh…
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

      D

    5. Nay08
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      personally, I don't like 2 rotating GK. but if you want to do it, and you definitely want Raya, then the other one should be Ramsdale imo.
      as for the placeholder for Raya, pick the one that most likely will rise in price. imo that will be McCarthy because the fixture

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Sorry should've worded better, they would be first choice and Foster back up. Would go with Raya now but .1 short so will have to wait until I downgrade someone next week to find the funds before the gw10 Burnley fixture for Brentford.

    6. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks all, Ramsdale seems to be the one, and might get lucky with a double rise. Although I have Tomiyasu should be fine, Mcca an interesting other choice but have Livra right now also.

  3. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    On wc...

    A) Ramsdale, TAA, KDB, Toney, Hwang
    B) Raya, TAA, Mahrez, Antonio, Toney
    C) Raya, TAA, Son, Antonio, Hwang
    D) Raya, Walker(or Chilwell), KDB, Antonio, Hwang

    Which to go?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I like B

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Same here, nice and balanced although Mahrez a very short term pick

        1. b91jh
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Likely to be Mahrez/Antonio to Son/Toney when fixtures turn or when the punt didn't work out, but it would be painful to drop Antonio tho.

          1. b91jh
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            To Hwang*

        2. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Could be a golden one

          1. Thomas Magnum
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Absolutely, think he likes playing Burnley as well

            1. NABIL - FPL otai
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              You know what, I'm still torn between KDB or Mahrez lol

              1. Thomas Magnum
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Mahrez for maybe for this one, but KDB for the next 3 and then some

                1. b91jh
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  KDB looks more nailed but seems always carrying minor injuries after the Euros. Maybe there are possibilities that his minutes will be managed in some 'easy' matches?

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

      A

  4. Sid07
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Wildcard draft suggestions??

    Sanchez foster
    TAA cancelo rudiger livera white
    Salah grealish raphina mbeumo brownhill
    Lukaku jimi Antonio

    0.0 ITB

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      92% template should be good

  5. merin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts about this WC?

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Rudiger Cancelo White Livramento
    Salah Grealish Raphinha ESR Douglas Luiz
    Lukaku Antonio Jimenez

    0.6 ITB

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Solid!

    2. winchester
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      rudiger likely out? thinking of picking james (who has been seen on training)

    3. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Classic looking WC.
      I’d probably do ESR > Doucoure myself. But that’s the last playing position so minor stuff.

    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      95% template should be good

    5. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      same same
      same same same Tierney same
      same Jota same same same
      same same same
      Nah. Your team sucks! (smile)

      1. merin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

    6. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      all back in time from IB?

  6. winchester
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Current WC draft. GTG?. still contemplating if rudiger (+duffy) should be replaced.. too much with Jansson in B? Wiser to pick foden? cheers

    ramsdale (foster)
    taa-cancelo-** (**-livra)
    salah(c)-son-raph-mbeumo (luiz)
    antonio-lukaku-hwang

    A) rudi+duffy
    B) james+jansson/white
    C) 6.2m+manquillo
    D) james+duffy
    E) any other combo?

  7. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    fears confirmed. Raphina played a full 90 for Brazil and scored a brace. Recovery maybe unlikely now.

    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      He only played 71 mins

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Really? I just looked at the summary and it does not show him coming off. Could be my c up.

  8. Beautiful Game
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is James back?

    Is Foden now a better option after the Torres news?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Obviously but not a sure thing

  9. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best combo here?

    A) James/Laporte & D Luiz
    B) Livramento & Mbeumbo

    Trent, Cancelo, Chilwell, Duffy, xxx
    Salah, Son, Raphina, xxx, Brownhill
    Lukaku, Antonio, Davis

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. REDMOND IN SANDALS
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B not even close

  10. FrancisFranz
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I'm lacking the funds for a defender like Azpilecueta or Rudiger, I need to find someone who is ideally below 5 mil so is it worth going for someone like Reece James despite rotation risk or could I opt for Tierney/White?

  11. Nay08
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I will WC this week and need help with some questions. any help appreciated
    1.) As Duffy and Veltman now have the same price, who is better for the long term?
    one of them will mainly be bench cover (alongside Livramento and 4.5 Mid)

    2.) who is the better 4.5 Mid? Douglas Luiz, Brownhill, or Norman? (most probably will always be 3rd sub)

    3.) do I put Son right away, or put one MCI Mid for the next 3 GW (and if yes, which one do we think the most nailed?) and put Son after?

    4.) for GK, Raya or Sanchez?
    the one I pick most probably won't be changed until the next WC (probably mid to late second half of the season)

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      My opinion.

      Veltman
      Luiz
      Son
      Raya

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      On 3 no attacking Man City is really nailed.

      They've got 10 viable midfield picks and Jesus in their squad.

      Gundogan when fit, Grealish and Silva most minutes so far.

      I'd punt on Foden.

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        * for this week but not necessarily 3 games! Therein lies the problem.

        Club Brugge 3 days later is the bigger game and Mahrez for example may be rested for that match.

  12. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Given the choice would you rather have Vardy or Ronaldo in your team this weekend?

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ronaldo

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ron

    3. REDMOND IN SANDALS
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Cr7

  13. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Seems like gw7 was played last year. 1 more day!

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Have you played a WC?

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Nope.

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I've resisted but need to hold off taking hits now.

          1. Botman and Robben
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Same, will probably use it in December...the time where there are like 3 GWs in a span of 9-10 days.

            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Good thinking.

              Just had a look, you're doing v well again.

            2. NABIL - FPL otai
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Aiming to use it on GW19 (Boxing Day)

              1. AC/DC AFC
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                So many decided to play it this week.

                I guess tinkering over the international break was tempting.

  14. Going Home
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    On WC

    A) Raphina, Rudiger
    B) Foden, Jansson

    Does it just come down to attitude to risk? Only got Cancelo in the premium defender bracket but would make sure bench covers Raphina this week (probably Ben White)

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

      1. FrancisFranz
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        A for sure. IMO Foden is too risky

  15. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    better move long term

    Sell:
    a. Rudi -> TAA
    b. Marcal -> Cancelo

    thx

    1. FrancisFranz
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Trent. I think his stats and ability to create is better value over Cancelo who will most likely miss a game here or there.

    2. Nay08
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

      1. Nay08
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Prefer TAA over Cancelo, but because Rudi is better to keep than Marcal, I choose B

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B on the sell side of the equation.

    4. REDMOND IN SANDALS
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

  16. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Raphinha plays 71 minutes for Brazil.

    Who to start out of Raphinha or Livramento?

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'm starting Raphinha with Livramento first on bench.

      1. Athletico Underachieving
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I’m going the other way round…

  17. FrancisFranz
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    On WC

    Gk - Ramsdale

    Def - Duffy, TAA, Cancelo, Livramento, ???

    Mid - Son, Salah, Mbeumo, Raphinha, Brownhill

    Att - Hwang, Antonio, Lukaku

    I only have 5 mil to fit that defender spot so I'm not sure what to do. I have money tied up in Antonio but if I went for somebody else in his spot I could afford a more desirable defense.

    Should I?

    A) Sell Antonio to get someone like dias/aspi
    B) Keep Antonio and go for another budget defender

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B. You do not sell Antonio. You should realise by now that he is great value and a real points getter.

      Get White at 4.4

      1. FrancisFranz
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

  18. Jamb0
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Appreciate any thoughts / comments on this WC draft:

    Raya Foster
    TAA Azpi Cancelo White Livramento
    Salah Son Raphinha Mbuemo Brownhill
    Lukaku Antonio Archer

    Thanks!

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Who is Archer?

      Boot him for Jimi. Rest are good.

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

      brownhill and archer is not cool

  19. Lignja
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ronaldo to Lukaku this or next week?

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Next if at all.

    2. FrancisFranz
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      If you have other transfers to make before this one then wait. If you don't then I would rather get him in this week rather than next.

    3. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I suspect he can wait a week and save yourself a transfer so that you have two next week.

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

      Thing is if i do it this week i can swap Amartey to Cancelo if next week ill swap Caody to Cancelo this week... So 1 bench player more if i do it this week

    5. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      next week

  20. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What is better?

    A) Get Laporte for free

    B) Get Dias (-4)

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Can you wait and get Dias for free next week?

      1. Jafalad
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        This. ^^^^

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

      I’m doing Walker in for free this week

  21. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Looks like every WC team is on Lukaku.

    You see, there's a reason why he was called Trollkaku in the past.

    Sorry

    1. Fitzy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You think he's the same player?

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Finishing is better but now plays for Tuchel. You get what I mean.

        1. Fitzy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I don't actually.

          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Tuchel doesn't really do 3-0, 4-0. Poor value for his strikers

            1. Fitzy.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              They've scored 3 goals in 4/7 games and two of the ones they didn't were against City and Liverpool...

              1. NABIL - FPL otai
                • 11 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Yeah I might be wrong. They never look like a free scoring side though, and Trollkaku so far is living up to its name

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not much trolling in the Scudetto.

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Not in my EPL memory no. He's a bit like Auba, scores when you're not expecting him to. Some say he's a flat track bully, but not really in my eyes

    3. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Why I am going Kane for this week

      1. Fitzy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, he's been banging 'em in... 😉

  22. waldo666
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Some thoughts here?

    1FT and 0.2 ITB.

    Sanchez
    TAA* Rudiger* Christensen
    Salah Jota* Raphinha* Greenwood
    Ronaldo Antonio Armstrong

    (Steele Livramento White Gilmour)

    I am starting to think I might even save FT after IB, pretty happy with bench if needed. Admittedly a couple more flags than pre-IB but think most are likely to play.

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Your team is GTG. Just no City defence might hurt you a bit

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers. Yeah, I fear you're right but hope you're wrong 😉

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, save as you have a decent team there. Greenwood is the only one I'd move.

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers, I'd say I'll look to transfer Greenwood out next week.

  23. Snake Juice
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Rodrigo
    Harrison Klich Dallas James

    Don’t hang your hat on Raphinha starting.

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Don't need him. We should be too good for STH.

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Hey you Yankee. Is that you?

      1. Snake Juice
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Hey Nabil, been ages. How’s it going?

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          So far so good. Thought about going slow, but then Ronaldo happened lol.

          How bout you, doc?

          1. Snake Juice
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            All good, just using FPL as a stress reliever lol. On WC this week.

  24. klopptimusprime
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Wildcard last couple spots

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Cancelo James XXX Livramento
    Salah Son XXX XXX D.Luiz
    Lukaku Toney XXX

    a) Duffy, Raph, Saka, Armstrong
    b) Dias, ESR, Mbeumo, Armstrong
    c) Duffy, ESR, Mbeumo, Antonio

    TY

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      C for me.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A is tempting but Antonio outweighs Armstrong for sure.

      1. Jafalad
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I didn't see Antonio. Just automatically assumed everyone has him already and regard him as indispensable.

    3. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A. Good luck.

  25. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Just about everyone who has played a wildcard, how do you feel about 2 or 3 goals for Ronaldo this week?

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

      Frightened and hoping that isn't true!

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I guess that's the beauty of so many picks.

        Hattrick and goals for Portugal will have helped.

        Many good players scored over all the international games so let's hope it bangs this weekend!!

  26. si
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    City will play a very similar side to liv (a) when they go to Brugge and Brighton in the next week. This makes think that Burnley really good be wholesale changes. Sterling, Mahrez, Ake, Stones, Fernandinho the only real changes that can be made. Gundo if fit. Leaves 5 spaces still, 2 full backs plus 3 attacking spots, no Torres or Jesus. So just 3 off KdB, Grealish, Foden and Silva?

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

      Is Zinch still on the scene, wondering if full backs are the most nailed spots in the peps team this season

      1. si
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I was thinking that. They seem nailed. Didn’t a kid play left back in the champ league?

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

          Is Walker the under the radar pick?

          1. si
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Cancelo could move to RB.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      It looks like Pep saves Mahrez for Champions League so far this season.

      Along with the title that is the trophy he wants most.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I enjoyed Andy laughing at Az and Mark on Black Box. He was amused that so much effort was spent on determining a Citeh lineup. They really did go round in square circles.

        1. si
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Ha. I felt like that 2 seconds after starting this

      2. si
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        You’re right. He is also a home bully. Perfect for this one.
        *Benched

    3. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A bold statement mate. You are applying logic when there is a severe lack of it with Pep.

      1. si
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I guess I am trying to nullify the real threat to all the key players. Still seems a lottery though as even with some likely to start, picking one is impossible. Annoying, Torres was probably that one.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Citeh is probably the only side one hopes for injuries. It reduces the numbers on the roulette table.

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

    What’s the correct order of these bench guys for this week, will prob need them

    Sarr mbuemo livra

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Liv. Mbuemo, Sarr

  28. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez
    Trent christensen rudiger cancelo
    Salah sarr benrahma
    Antonio Ronaldo jimenez

    Foster raphinha allan omobami

    Good to go?

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yep. No money for Livra? Sarr - not sure about him as WAT looked really poor at Leeds.

      1. jackruet
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Sarr will be soon mbeumo. Then i can afford omobami to livra within a fixture or two

        1. Jafalad
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I think you may as well do that now and save yourself a transfer down the line. Unless of course you see Sarr bagging a hatful v Liverpud.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Captain on Salah or Ronaldo?

      1. jackruet
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Salah. Though i had a dream lukaku scored 5 against Brentford and salah got injured

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Bookmark this post?!

  29. FrancisFranz
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Christensen or James? I'm thinking James might not be as nailed on but thinking of taking a punt.

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Chris. Saves you money and should play 4/5 games.

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

      Personally on James, overlooked by many and has so much upside

  30. Jafalad
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    These people refusing to vaccinate are really hacking me off. There's a pandemic on ffs.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      There's a pandemic on fantasy football scout?!

      1. Jafalad
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        You can pipe down as well. 😡

    2. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      They're just doing what the Instagram medical experts told them.