Scout Picks

FPL Gameweek 8 Scout Picks built on Man City triple-up

As they prepare to face Burnley at the Etihad Stadium, three Manchester City players form the spine of our Gameweek 8 Scout Picks.

After Sam, Az, Neale and Tom submitted their Scout Squad selections earlier this week, we have chosen our best players ahead of tomorrow’s 11.00 BST deadline.

We line up in a 4-4-2 formation and come in at £82.9m, just under our £83.0m budget.

GOALKEEPER

Xhaka and Moura recalled as Ramsdale starts again

After a promising second half of last season yielded nine clean sheets from 23 games, three of which arrived in the final five, Arsenal have conceded just once in the four games since Aaron Ramsdale (£4.6m) was installed as first-choice goalkeeper. During that time, they have kept three clean sheets and given up just two big chances, fewer than any other Premier League side, while Ramsdale’s +1.10 expected goals (xG) prevented total ranks fourth amongst all goalkeepers so far. Now, the England stopper will be keen to build on that against Patrick Vieira’s Crystal Palace on Monday.

DEFENDERS

Wolves City dugout

With the news that he is available for Saturday’s early kick-off following injury, Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) is clearly one of the best defender picks on offer in Gameweek 8, with potential for a clean sheet and attacking returns. A possible route to points may come via set-pieces, with opponents Watford allowing 2.7 xG from dead-ball situations so far this season, while they also rank 18th for crosses conceded from their left-flank. Given that Alexander-Arnold’s 17 successful crosses and 2.56 expected assists (xA) are both league-leading totals amongst all defenders in FPL, he could be set for another big week.

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

    Looking like this will be the first time for me ever playing 5-2-3 (Raph, mbuemo & brow hill on the wood)

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

      And ironically, my first ever top of the page

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

        Enjoy!

  2. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What to do with this horror show?

    Sánchez, Foster
    Alexander-Arnold, Rüdiger, Shaw, Marcal, White
    Salah, Raphinha, Greenwood, Benrahma, Gilmour
    Ronaldo, Antonio, Saint-Maximin

    one free transfers and 0.2 in the bank.

    Thank you!

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

      Looks alright.

  3. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez
    Alonso, Cancelo, Livra
    Salah(c), Greenwood, Benrahma, Raphinha
    Toney, Ronaldo, Antonio
    (Foster; Shaw, Bissouma, Rudiger)

    Nervous with this team, but also not sure a hit would prove worth it if all play. Last-minute WC, perhaps?

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

    On wc
    1) azpi saka Toney
    2) Christensen muembo antonio

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

    James or Cancello? Which one is more likely to get a run of games?

    1. Flaming Flamingo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Cancelo, but I'd expect both to be benched every so often

  6. Dybala10
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Why is everyone going Foden over Grealish?

    1. Flaming Flamingo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Higher upside potentially, but I prefer the latter personally

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

      Eye test

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

        stats are better in the last 3 gwks as well

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

      I'm going both on WC. Might be crazy but possible big upside....

    4. We Go Again
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Foden more explosive

  7. matiakez
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Tierney a bad choice on the WC?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No

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

      no not at all so long as you have decent cover

  8. -GK22-
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsdale
    Cancel, Azpilicueta, Duffy, TAA
    Forensic, Salah, Raphinha
    Lukaku, Toney, Antonio

    Mbuemo, Liva, Brownhill

    GTG?

    1. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Depending on whoever "Forensic" is, but I'd say GTG.

    2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Who’s Forensic???

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        *think the ‘forensic’ slot requires more examination mate(couldn’t resist) haha

    3. -GK22-
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Foden

  9. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I am considering Gundogan. Somebody talk me out of it

  10. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    RMWCT

    Ramsdale
    TAA - Cancelo - James
    Salah - KDB - Foden - ESR
    Lukaku - Armstrong - Hwang

    Foster - Livramento - Manquillo - Brownhill

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

      Like it

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

      Like it! Thinking about a similar draft but Raphinha over Foden and Mbeumo over ESR and a bit stronger bench. A bit scared to go without Antonio though

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

      Is James fit?

  11. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which one to play this week?

    1) Greenwood, Raph

    2) Greenwood, Laporte/James

    2) Foden, Laporte/James -4

  12. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best Torres replacement?

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Salalalah

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

      Literally anyone

  13. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Replace defender or fwd, who for?

    Sa
    Alonso, Tierney, Cancelo, Livramento,
    Salah, Greenwood, Saka, Gray
    Lukaku, Antonio

    4.0, Sissoko, #Bamford #Rudiger

    1.3

  14. ratski
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ridiculous
    Been playing about with wc all week,
    Finally locked and login to find rudiger crocked and son Covid.
    At least I can make changes I suppose.

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Lucky, many won’t have that option

    2. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      It’s great to be on WC this week with all the information before deadline

    3. aapoman
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah same. I was 100% happy with my team but the Son news ruined it 🙁

  15. Esalman
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Why is Jesus red flagged but Raphinha yellow?

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Because of what pep said compared to what Bielsa said

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

          That actually makes sense haha cheers!

    2. TochanMama
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Hi guys,

      Sanchez (Steele)
      Tierney Rudiger Coufal (Manquillo Ayling)
      Salah Odegaard Benrahma Kovacic (Bissouma)
      Antonio Ronaldo Lukaku
      1.2ITB

      I'm thinking of Rudi for Cancelo and wait for a week.
      OR
      get a WC right now and make it

      Ramsdale (Steele)
      Tierney Cancelo Chalobah (Livramento, Manquillo)
      Salah Odegaard Benrahma Townsend (Bissouma)
      Antonio Ronaldo Lukaku
      0.5 ITB

      Would really appreciate some input!
      Cheers

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

      Where has it been confirmed that it’s son with covid? Brought him in this week, already having to bench Rudiger this week..

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        It’s just a Twitter rumour currently

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

          Seems a mighty strong rumour

    4. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      This with Raphinha, are you:

      1. Starting him, hope he starts or cameos with a goal?
      2. Starting someone else, who?

      Thanks

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Those*

      2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Benching and playing Livramento here mate!!

        1. FCSB
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Will you be going 5 at the back mate?

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

      Keep Azpi or get James instead? (On WC)

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

        I am on the same thinkig

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

        I'm getting James. Higher upside and cheaper

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

          Is he fit to play?

    6. Tinmen
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Lads. Should I start Raphinia or DLuiz ?

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

        nope

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

      Distinctly lacking nailed midfield options atm

    8. Saka Rice
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Docoure Townsend or Saka?

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

        Saka

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

        short term Townsend (2 weeks)
        long term Doucoure (2+ weeks)

        they're pretty close.

        i still don't trust Arsenal to score enough for Saka to get returns.

    9. Corona is not good 4 U
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Is this crazy?

      Shaw and Rüdiger -> Cancelo and Livramento for - 4?

      Thank you!

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

        I wouldn't even waste the free transfer.

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

          Rudiger to Liv maybe, if you really need a player, otherwise hold your horses.

          1. Corona is not good 4 U
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Thank you very much!

    10. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Who is the better option please?

      A....hwang

      B...Armstrong

      Thanks

    11. dshv
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wait are you sure Son is with covid?

    12. Davros
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      In order to get 11 out this GW, I’ll need to get rid of either Bamford or Bissouma…
      Have 1m ITB

      A) Bissouma to Mbuemo
      B) Bamford to Jimi/Armstrong/Toney

      Leaning towards A as 1) I’ll almost certainly want Mbuemo in next week and while it might be 2pts, Chelsea defence is not first choice so could be some upside and 2) none of the other strikers really grabs me (I already have Antonio and Lukaku

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

      Anyone else spot Alonso in over Chilwell in the FFS predicted XIs?

      Bound to ruffle a few feathers.

    14. jaguar shark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ok, last decision:

      TAA / Cancelo / Duffy / Livramento / ______
      Salah / Son / Raphina / Mbuemo / 4.4
      Lukaku / Antonio / _____

      A. White + Toney
      B. James/Laporte + Hwang

      What do you think?

      1. luk46
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        James and Jimenez for me, Son > Foden

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

      On wc
      1) azpi + saka
      2) Christensen + raphina

    16. Mr. Mystic
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Cancelo or Dias?

      1. jaguar shark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cancelo, right??