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. FPL Alaska
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Last 3 spots on WC! Which option?

    A) Toney + Saka + Chilwell (0.2 ITB)
    B) Antonio + Mbuemo + Livramento (1.1 ITB)

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    TAA - Cancelo - Azpi - Duffy - ***
    Salah - Foden - Raph - Luiz - ***
    Lukaku - Hwang - ***

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

      A

      although not sure about Chilwell

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

      B

    3. Dexters Laboratory
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B, Hwang to Toney

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

        This

      2. FPL Alaska
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I have thought about that. Toney and Mbuemo too much Brentford you think? They play Chelsea this week which is tough, especially not knowing if Raph will play.

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

      Livra, Doucoure, Antonio

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

      B

  2. The Knights Template
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Foden TC?

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

      *Mahrez

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

      Nope. May not even play. Why take the gamble?

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

        He's messing around.

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

          In that case, yes, TC is an awesome idea.

          1. The Knights Template
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Cheers for the wise response!

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

      TC = Trap Confirmed?

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

    Bottomed

    A. Rudiger > Laporte
    B. Rudiger Greenwood > Laporte Foden for a hit
    C. Rudiger Greenwood > TAA Mbeumo for a hit

    1. Dexters Laboratory
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Good time to do C .. we all need TAA

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

      Maybe C

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

      Why take Rudiger out if he is only missing this week?

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

        Thanks. Have a cover: Coufal/Veltman. So have the option to keep Rudiger.

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

    GTG?

    Schmeichel
    Cancelo Alonso Duffy
    Salah (vc) kdb (c) sarr benrahma Gray
    Antonio Ronaldo

    Ward livra tsimikas perica

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

      Yep

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

        Cheers matey. Wanted to play Livra but no room for him unfortunately

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

          Traitor! 😆

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

            Lol think one of Pep or Tuchel will make the decision for me 😉

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

      How long are you giving Schmeichel?

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

        The plan is until 18

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

          I think Ramsdale or the like is needed. Even for a hit. Likely to pay back this game week.

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

            And then he saves Bruno PK 😉

            Think it's a bit of waste to use FT on GK, but definitely getting rid if on WC. Thanks for your thoughts man!

  5. FPL Alaska
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I have thought about that. Toney and Mbuemo too much Brentford you think? They play Chelsea this week which is tough, especially not knowing if Raph will play.

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

    Anyone fancy a Toney & Mbuemo double up on WC (with cover for this week)?

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

      I would if on WC

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

        Cheers mate

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

    Who to have on wc
    1) Toney saka
    2) Jiminez muembo

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

      1

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

      1 or Toney & Mbuemo

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

      I like 2

    4. Pops15
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'm on 2 with plans to move Jiminez or Antonio to Toney in 10

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

    Based on the latest comments here

    Is it Mbeumo, Mbuemo or Muembo?

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

      I will take hit to get both

    2. Don Van Vliet
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      It's a sickness is what it is.

      Mbeumo

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

        Indeed. But you rarely get to see the right spelling around here 🙂

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

            I copy & paste that one from the comment above 😛

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

              😆

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

    I’m looking at Foden and Mahrez minutes.

    Foden - injured at the start. Last 3 PL games are 18, 86, 90. Seems that now he’s fit he’s in the starting 11.

    Mahrez - 3 sub appearances in the last 5, all less than 30 mins. Clearly NOT in the preferred starting 11.

    Pep for me tends to stick with something working and then change when it doesn’t - more so that rotating for the sake of it.

    CL and Cups will effect it all for sure. But PL minutes seem pretty obvious.

    I think long term Foden has to be considered a better option than Mahrez.

    That’s my thinking anyway.

    Rudiger + Son > TAA + Foden almost locked in.

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

      I think Mahrez is one of Pep's favourite players but he saves him for the Champions League this season.

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

      Apart from Cancello, I see no appeal in Citeh whatsoever. Stay clear would be my advice.

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

        Would you do Jota over any of their mids?

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

          No. I am keeping Jota as he scores more goals away then at home. 7 in last 8 goals have come in away games.

          1. Don Van Vliet
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            So, he alternates?

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

    With the Son covid news it seems it may all but be lights out on my Kane punt. Any other good one week punts on WC before moving to Lukaku? Have Vardy & Antonio as is. just can't see Lukaku doing much this week...

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

      Maupay
      Ronaldo
      Mané if you can get the money to the midfield.
      Iheanacho

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

        Thank you, all good options to ponder. Will try wait for more Son news hopefully and then make final judgement

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

      If Brentford go for it there will be space for Chelsea to exploit.

      If Chelsea can't go and give their West London little cousins a stonking game there's something wrong with their largesse...

      I know football is a leveller but I'd expect goals in that one.

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

        Very true, you just can’t guess which Brentford will show up whether it be the attacking side like against Arsenal and Liverpool or the take up as much time and settle for a draw like against WHM

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

    On WC

    A. Cancelo, Foden, Grealish
    B. Cancelo, Foden, Dias

    1. Lukaku, James, Mendy
    2. Lukaku, James, Mount

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

      B if anything
      Lukaku and James/Azpi are enough imo

  12. john25
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Hey guys,

    Considering to bring in Grealish. What do you think? Is he a good pick for next few GWs?

    Cheers

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

      I don't think he gets enough goals. Positioned out wide lessens his appeal.

  13. micsway
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    White or Veltman?

    Got Ramsdale in goal.

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

      Veltman gets the odd assist. White bps. Whichever is cheapest.

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

        Both are same price 😉

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

          Veltman then.

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

            Thanks lads

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

      V

    3. yeahbuddy
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Veltman

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

    What do you all reckon, go with on WC

    a, Rapha and hope he starts
    or
    b, Saka and bring Rapha in next week.

    If Rapha is a no show then D Luiz, White or Livra can come in

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

      Get Rapha in now and save yourself a tranny.

    2. Don Van Vliet
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Punt on Trossard for a week before upgrading to Raphinha?

    3. Sharkytect
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Raphinha. Make sure your bench are all starters.

  15. 1984 TC
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Cancelo captain?

    JUST yes or no will do.

    No Pep this, Pep that blah blah

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

      No. No. No.

      1. 1984 TC
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

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

      Pep this, pep that blah blah

      1. 1984 TC
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Not helping blah blah

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

      No

      1. 1984 TC
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Ok

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

      Yup, that's what I'm gonna do anyways.

      1. 1984 TC
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Really?

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

      I mean... if Cancelo starts then great, clean sheet is seemingly likely so that's at least 6 points (c) in the bag.

      If he doesn't start, then there's the risk of a 1 pointer, and can't see that happening... coming off the bench.

      If he doesn't play at all, I'll just bank off Salah (VC).

      That's the logic there, we'll see if it works out tomorrow.

      1. OneArseneWenger32
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Nice punt..stick to your instincts

    6. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      people with never say yes to a differential cap, you cant ask that. No one is going to tell you to cap a goalkeeper

  16. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I feel dirty for dropping Son due to the rumours.

    Will probably come back to haunt me when he starts and gets a hattie

    1. nerd_is_the_werd
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You can just start him, then if he doesn't play your 1 sub comes into play.

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

      I might keep him if I didn’t have Raph and Rudiger and Jimenez too.
      Moving on feels the right thing to do.

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

    I'm going to do Bam> Jimi/Werner....

    A) Wait to next week and play Raph today
    B) -4 and bench Raph, save FT next week

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

    Is there any basis for Son being one of the two Spuds with covid?

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

      Someone said it on Twitter is the best I can see.

      There’s no one saying it’s not him - which might be telling too.

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

      I mean Son is in Diers latest Instagram post which was made 8 hours ago from the training ground but might be an old video?

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

        Could be a +ve test but asymptomatic so they wouldn’t have known until results.

        I really hope we get some clarity but I don’t expect to.

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

      its funny this site says two unnamed players have Covid, alongside a picture of Son & Kane, could be just a coincidence though

      https://www.news18.com/news/football/two-tottenham-hotspur-players-positive-for-covid-19-reports-4327898.html

  19. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Benrahma (EVE, away) or Kovacic (BRE, away) or Dennis (LIV, home) first on bench?

    As Son probably won't start, bench order will probably matter.

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

      That order

      1. nerd_is_the_werd
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        That's where it's currently at atm.
        Will probably end up with 10 men anyway so won't matter. :p

  20. MikeLowrey
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    A) Gray & Jim
    B) Mount & Hwang

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

      A

  21. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Hi all, any tweaks or good to go? No ft left

    Ramsdale
    Semdo - TAA - Marcal
    (S)alah - Sarr - Doucoure - Saka
    Auba - Lukaku - Hwang

    Foster, Raph, Livra, Williams

    1. OneArseneWenger32
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      End of the run for sarr and upgrade to foden or grealish maybe?

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        fpl shows red fixtures, but they arent really

        1. OneArseneWenger32
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Good luck to you sir.

          1. have you seen cyan
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            ty u 2

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

          I agree with you, except vs MCI

  22. OneArseneWenger32
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any lukaku (c) here or just me?

    1. Captain Vantastic™
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'm with you.

      1. OneArseneWenger32
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers refuse to captain first game player so Salah is out for me

        1. The-Red-1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Why is this just out of interest? I see a lot of people saying it, but I'm curious as to why?

          1. have you seen cyan
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Gandi advised against it

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

    Probably not much in it and both could end with 1-2pts but this is giving me headache!

    Would you start Shaw or Raphinha assuming no further updates?

    1. OneArseneWenger32
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Shaw less likely to be brought on so Shaw

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

      Raph. Shaw is hopeless and Vardy gonna score

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

    Best Son replacement for 2-3 GWs??

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

      For a hit

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

      KDB

  25. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What's going on with the RMT tool?

    A couple of days ago it had Foden on around 15 points for 6 games.

    Now it's on about 25.

    What's changed?! Do they now base it on transfers in?

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

      Guessing Torres injury means he has more minutes in the next 5 of their algorithm

  26. OneArseneWenger32
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Alonso back to Trent for -4?

  27. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What to do here chaps?

    Ramsdale
    Alonso Livramento Duffy Semedo
    Salah Saka Greenwood Gray
    Ronaldo Lukaku

    4.0 Raphinha* Rudiger* Scarlett

    1 FT and 0.1 ITB

    A) Rudiger ➡ Laporte
    B) Rudiger ➡ Walker
    C) Rudiger Greenwood ➡ Laporte/Walker Foden -4
    D) Save FT

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

      D

      It's okay if you are forced to play with 10 or 9 imo

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah that’s what I’m thinking too tbh, cheers

    2. OneArseneWenger32
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe hold or just Greenwood to foden…even Alonso to Reece is an option

    3. George James
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      D for you I think mate but I’m in similar situation and need a Rudiger replacement. Walker or Laporte?

  28. Lucky Z
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez
    Cancelo | Semedo | White | Livramento
    Salah | Raphinha | Sarr | Gray
    Ronaldo | Lukaku

    Steele | Gallagher | Locadia | Rudiger

    Guys, anything worth a hit here with 1.8 ITB?

    Can do Rudiger => TAA with exact funds.

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

    Current team:

    Ramsdale/Foster

    Cancelo/ Rudiger*/ Christensen/ White /Livra

    Salah/ Son*/Raph/ Benrahma/ Brownhill

    Lukaku/ Antonio/ Jimenez

    0.3 itb and 1 ft.

    Should I take a hit?

    Considering Son + Rudiger to TAA + Foden/Saka for -4.

  30. FPL Alaska
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who is the best Midfielder 6.6 or less (excluding Raph)?