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

    On WC and suddenly in disarray with news on Rudiger and rumours on Son. Couple of dilemmas:

    1. Which one:
    A) Son
    B) Mount (and save cash to get Son in a couple of weeks)

    2. Pick one:
    A) Azpi
    B) Dias (already have Cancelo)

  2. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which one?

    A: Son + Cancelo -> KDB + Laporte
    B: Son + ESR -> KDB + Luiz

    *on a WC

  3. I Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA, Cancelo, James
    Salah, Jota, Raphinha, Doucoure
    Lukaku, Antonio, Jimenez

    Steele; White, Livramento, Sissoko.

    Good to go or should I start one of the defenders over Raph in case of a cameo?

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

    What’s the latest with Son?

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

      Cant see us getting official news. Very strong rumours circulating that a) he’s got the ‘vid and b) he wasn’t going to start this week anyway

      I’m on WC and have pulled the trigger on removing him

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

    How long is Rudiger out for ?

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

      No info was given by the looks. I’ve jumped onto Azpi for now (on WC) as seems most locked of those who are available this week

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

    Start Livra or Raph

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

    James or Christensen as Rudiger replacement?

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

      I'd go James.

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

    Bamford to who? 9.2m to spend (got Antonio/Luk)

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

      I like Watkins and Jimenez.

      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        cheers

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

      Jiminez is starting to heat up

  9. LABILLETHEGOAT
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    guys this is my team right now, do you think it needs wildcarding, or any hits? 0FT, 0.5 ITB.
    Sanchez
    TAA, White, Marcal (Tsimikas, Rudiger)
    Salah, Raphinha, Benrahma, Greenwood (Brownhill)
    CR7, Antonio, Toney

  10. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Toney or Jimi for the next few?

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

      Jimi

      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers... Werner?

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Toney

  11. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Hey fam! A few questions for WC!

    1. James a good option?

    2. Cancelo or Dias?

    3. Keep Antonio? Yes or No?

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

      Yes
      Cancelo
      Yes

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      James and Cancelo for me. and for Antonio it depends but he is on good form but with bad fixtures so if you happy keeping him for upcoming fixtures nothing wrong.

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

    Sanchez
    Azpi Rudiger Semedo
    Salah Bruno Greenwood Raphinha
    Ings Antonio Toney

    Foster Veltman Allan Coufal

    0.3ITB 1FT

    A. Rudiger > Laporte/Walker (if yes, which one?)
    B. Rudiger + Greenwood > Cancelo/Dias + Saka/other for a hit
    C. Any other move please?
    D. Roll FT
    E. WC

    1. We ain't got no histor…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

        Thanks

  13. LABILLETHEGOAT
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    guys this is my team right now, do you think it needs wildcarding or any hits? 0FT, 0.5 ITB.
    Sanchez
    TAA, White, Marcal (Tsimikas, Rudiger)
    Salah, Raphinha, Benrahma, Greenwood (Brownhill)
    CR7, Antonio, Toney

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

    Is cancelo expected to start today?

    1. tokara
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      there is a reason why pple went for Dias

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

        I have both

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

      Man City have Brugge midweek so I think he starts.

  15. Enes_Sahini1
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    G2G on WC?

    Mendy
    TAA Cancelo Duffy White
    Salah Benhrama Townsend
    Lukaku Antonio Jimenez

    Bench: Foster Raph Livaramento Brownhill

    0.6itb

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

      I think I would prefer Raya and Azpi over Mendy and Duffy.

  16. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    A) Start Raph with no bench cover
    B) Bam > Jimi -4
    C) Bam > Werner -4

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

      B

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      C for short term then go for jesus/Bamford /DCL if werner trolls

      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, more exciting right?

  17. Johan Queef
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    WC decisions:

    A) Duffy & Foden (343)
    B) Dias & ESR (442)

    Cheers!

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

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

      B

      1. Johan Queef
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I completely agree guys. Thanks for confirming.

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

      B

  18. R.C
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who are the Spurs players who tested positive????

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

      Apparently Son and Gil

  19. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Walker a regular starter? .1short for Cancelo and Dias

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

      With Zintchenko back fit, probably not nailed

      1. bso
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks mate. Worth getting Zinchenko?

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

          Absolutely not

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

      Think he's only slightly less nailed than Cancelo, still worth bringing in though. Fixtures coming thick and fast for City though so rotation will come for basically everyone, probably even Dias.

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

    Any chance of some early Liverpool team news? Plan to sell Jota for Mahrez if he’s benched.

  21. TheYogaDaddy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Need suggestions, what to do here?

    Sanchez (Steele)
    Rudiger Shaw White (Livramento) (Amartey)
    Salah Son Sarr Greenwood (Brownhill)
    Ronaldo Antonio Toney

    1 ft, 0.6 itb, WC still available

  22. Lingard’s Shin Guards
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ron -> Lukaku or Dier -> Cancelo?

    Sanchez
    TAA Coady Livra
    Salah (c) Raph Sarr Saka
    Ron Antonio ASM

    4.0 Dier McArthur Rudiger (1ft 2.9m itb)

    1. We ain't got no histor…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Cancelo

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Probably the defence.

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

      Dier out

    4. isthoralive
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Dier is trash

  23. We ain't got no histor…
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Quick question guys, WC Active

    Ramdale Foster
    Cancelo Laporte TAA Liv ****
    Salah Mbeumo Raph Luiz Foden
    Rom Antonio ****

    A. Chilwell/James + Tony
    B. Duffy + Jimenez

    Thanks much

    1. bso
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

  24. 11SPECIALONE11
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to pick for the first bench spot? Thanks

    1.) Sarr
    2.) Raphona

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sarr

  25. Enes_Sahini1
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    bottomed...

    G2G on WC?

    Mendy
    TAA Cancelo Duffy White
    Salah Benhrama Townsend
    Lukaku Antonio Jimenez

    Bench: Foster Raph Livaramento Brownhill

    0.6itb

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Mids look a bit different to other WCs.

  26. Mozumbus
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    A. Walker
    B. Laporte

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

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

        Thanks

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

      B

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

        Thanks

  27. Mozumbus
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Rudiger + Greenwood > Laporte + Foden for a hit
    A. Yes
    B. No

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

      Yes

  28. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Lowton to Duffy/Livra for -4?

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

      not for a hit or is this to go on the field?

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

      Not worth a hit unless you can’t field a starting XI

  29. TheYogaDaddy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Need suggestions, what to do here?

    Sanchez (Steele)
    Rudiger Shaw White (Livramento) (Amartey)
    Salah Son Sarr Greenwood (Brownhill)
    Ronaldo Antonio Toney

    1 ft, 0.6 itb, WC still available.

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Could:
      -move Toney to Hwang
      -Upgrade Steele, Amartey

      I would save tho and bring in TAA or Cancelo eventually

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

      Rudiger to Dias possible?

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

      Rudiger to Dias or James if you prefer Chelsea

  30. Yankee Toffee
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to bench?

    A. Duffy
    B. Livra

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

      B

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

      B