Scout Picks

Four double-ups in the FPL Gameweek 11 Scout Picks as Son is preferred to Kane

After Sam, Az, Neale and Tom submitted their Scout Squad selections earlier this week, we have chosen our best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players for Gameweek 11 ahead of tonight’s 18:30 GMT deadline.

We line up in a 4-4-2 formation and, as ever, are limited to an £83.0m budget for our starting XI.

GOALKEEPER

Nuno Tavares (£4.3m) – who makes our bench – was so nearly our Arsenal defensive pick this week but with Kieran Tierney (£4.9m) back in training, that element of doubt led us to the safe hands of Aaron Ramsdale (£4.7m). The Arsenal shot-stopper is second only to Edouard Mendy (£6.2m) for his save percentage (85.7%) this season and the Gunners are on a roll, with their tallies of four goals conceded and as many clean sheets recorded over the last seven Gameweeks beaten only by Chelsea.

DEFENDERS

The allure of a Reece James (£5.8m) and Ben Chilwell (£6.0m) double-up is too much to resist after their midweek rests. Thomas Tuchel’s side have given up just one league goal from open play all season, keeping seven clean sheets in the process, while Burnley are still in the bottom five for goals scored despite their first-half blitz against Brentford. The two wing-backs are massively ‘overachieving’ in terms of expected goals and their current output will surely regress to more sustainable levels but even so, they are posting some attractive numbers from an attacking perspective: the pair are first and third for penalty box touches per 90 minutes among FPL defenders when we look at regular starters, and both are among the top six players in their Fantasy position for goal attempts per 90.

A number of Brighton and Hove Albion defenders have claims for inclusion this weekend but with game-time perhaps not 100% assured for Tariq Lamptey (£4.4m) and Shane Duffy (£4.4m), we’ve opted for Marc Cucurella (£5.0m) ahead of the visit of a Newcastle United side that Albion have conceded only one goal to in their last seven meetings. Cucurella doesn’t quite offer that edge-of-your-seat thrill that Lamptey does but over the last six Gameweeks, only two FPL defenders have created more chances than the Seagulls’ Spanish wing-back. 

Confidence is perhaps a little shaken in Brentford after their recent run of defeats and with the jury still out on Alvaro Fernandez (£4.5m) but the visit of a Norwich side who have scored just once from open play in 2021/22 gives the west Londoners the perfect platform from which to bounce back to form. Pontus Jansson (£4.7m) looks like he has a ’15-pointer’ in him given his recent thirst for clear openings from set plays: his total of three ‘big chances’ in the last five Gameweeks is the best among FPL defenders, while teammate Ethan Pinnock (£4.7m) is the only centre-half with more penalty box touches in that time.

MIDFIELDERS

Even with reservations over the fixture (West Ham have tightened up at the back since Kurt Zouma came in and have the best expected goals conceded (xGC) figure of any side over the last four Gameweeks), you’d have to have nerves of steel to go without the free-scoring Mohamed Salah (£12.9m) in FPL at present. To be 53 points ahead of any other Fantasy asset after just 10 Gameweeks is some achievement, and he’s top for everything from shots in the box to big chances created on the underlying stats front.

Leandro Trossard (£6.4m) joins Cucurella in a Brighton double-up, with the Belgian – who has around double the number of shots and penalty box touches than Neal Maupay over the last half-dozen Gameweeks – facing the team he racked up his highest-ever FPL score against when plundering 14 points in 2020/21.

Son Heung-min (£10.3m) is our sole Spurs representative against beleaguered Everton as we wait to see what impact that Antonio Conte can have on the struggling Lilywhites but after a goalscoring first start under his new boss on Thursday, and with Harry Kane (£12.1m) still looking short of his best, the Korean makes the cut. Bettering Kane for everything from penalty box touches and big chances to key passes this season, the cheaper Son has the chance to make hay against a woefully out-of-sorts Toffees backline that has conceded in all but one of their last seven outings -and even that solitary clean sheet was against rock-bottom Norwich.

Emile Smith Rowe (£5.7m) has thrived since Arsenal’s recent switch to a 4-4-2/4-4-1-1 formation, with the young midfielder bagging two goals and an assist in his last two outings. During that time, he has posted team-leading totals for successful passes in the final-third and expected assists (xA), while a share of set-piece duties offers further routes to points. This weekend’s opponents, Watford, have failed to keep a single clean sheet all season, and importantly, have conceded more chances from their right flank than any other side since Claudio Ranieri’s appointment.

FORWARDS

Brentford take on rock-bottom Norwich City in Gameweek 11, having lost three Premier League games on the bounce. However, their performances against Chelsea and Leicester City offer hope that they can return to winning ways this weekend, with the Canaries’ ongoing troubles at the back well documented. Notably, Daniel Farke’s side rank 19th for expected goals conceded (xGC) across the opening ten Gameweeks, shipping a whopping 25 goals in the process. That could be good news for Ivan Toney (£6.6m), who is looking to score his first goal since Gameweek 5, and leads the way amongst all forwards for expected assists (xA) so far this season. Bryan Mbeumo (£5.6m) had also been in the running for inclusion but with that tiny lingering doubt over a start, he’s among our Scout Picks substitutes.

Leicester City have made an inconsistent start to the season, but a trip to Elland Road in Gameweek 11 gives them an opportunity to get back on track following last weekend’s disappointing loss to Arsenal. Despite back-to-back blanks, Jamie Vardy (£10.8m) remains the third highest-scoring player in FPL, with eight goal contributions across his ten appearances. During that time, he ranks joint-second amongst all forwards for shots in the box, third for xG and is averaging 5.8 points per match. The veteran striker bagged a goal and two assists in this fixture last season, with his direct running sure to ask plenty of questions of a Leeds backline that has conceded more chances from the centre of the pitch than any other side this season.

THE CAPTAIN

We choose the Scout Picks captain using a four-way vote between our Scout Squad pundits.

Our panel voted as follows:

  • Az: Salah, James, Vardy
  • Sam: Salah, Vardy, Son
  • Neale: Salah, James, Chilwell
  • Tom: Salah, Vardy, Toney

Salah is awarded the captaincy, with Vardy nominated as vice-captain.

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.

Holmes, who triumphed 59-34 in Gameweek 7, has set the target to beat.

Our champion this week is Underdog333, who was gone with a 4-3-3 of Ramsdale, Chilwell, Reguilon, Alexander-Arnold, Mitchell, Son (c), Salah, Maddison, Toney, Aubameyang, Iheanacho.

The Scout Picks are 7-3 up on the community this season.

1,258 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Bobby Zamora
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    1FT, 1.4ITB

    Sanchez
    TAA Rudi Cancelo
    Saka Raph Havertz Salah
    Vardy Jimi Toney
    Steele Livra Semedo Allan

    Want to get in a Chels wing back but am also looking at Spurs options after IB

    a) Vardy -> Kane
    b) Rudi -> James
    c) Semedo -> James (causes benching headache)
    d) Roll FT

    Cheers

  2. Boss Hogg
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one:

    a. Cancelo
    b. Gallagher
    c. Antonio
    d. Jimenez

    ???

    1. krawiecus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      E, but A or B from these

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Haha! Thanks. No other options really. I’d like to start 12 players ideally.

    2. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

      I think Mili will start against Wolves

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Gallagher has been Palace’s best player this season though? Surely he starts every week?

        1. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          when Mili starts Gallagher is less involved

  3. ScoutHelp
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Start 2, and bench order?

    Livramento (AVL)
    Dias (MUN)
    Gallagher (WOL)
    Duffy (NEW)

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Bench 1. Duffy
      Bench 2. Livra

      1. ScoutHelp
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

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

      Maybe start the last 2

      1. ScoutHelp
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

  4. Boss Hogg
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Captain:

    a. Salah
    b. Toney

    ???

    1. ScoutHelp
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Salah

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

    Toney (c) against Norwich could be gold. Who's doing it?!

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

      Don’t have him, but even if I did I probably wouldn’t be brave enough. I’m considering Vardy myself as a punt but I bet against Salah once already and he scored a hattrick, and don’t want to risk spending the next 2 weeks staring at a red arrow because of it again

    2. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm too scared

  6. Disco Stu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Have the exact funds to do Havertz > Son. Do it now, or give Kai one more chance against Burnley?

    1. built_this_city
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      dont do it clive

    2. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      One more chance

    3. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Now imo

    4. krawiecus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      One more chance; you can do for next gameweek

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

      Don't do it

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

    Which 2 to start?
    A) Dias (mun)
    B) Livra (AVL)
    C) Duffy (NEW)
    D) Tomiyasu (WAT, double with Ramsdale)
    Leaning toward B & C right now

    1. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I would start A & C

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

        Thanks! You think City are a good chance for a CS or just Dias better than the other options?

    2. bombonera
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      That is tricky - IMO Dias last, Livra first. Between C and D idk

  8. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    sanchez (foster)
    rudi christensen taa white (matip)
    raph salah mbuemo (town sisoko)
    jimi vardy antonio

    which ?

    a) town -4 to galagher tross moura, bench christensen
    b) matip -4 to dufy (gw12 town christensen -4 to son davies)
    c) matip -4 to janson (gw12 blocks son but might WC)
    d) g2g..

  9. RogDog_jimmy
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Did Tuchel say anything to make it seem Havertz won’t start?

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

      Not that I noticed on the scout tweets plus it seems all possible replacements are injured still

    2. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Mount injured, Werner and Lukaku still out.

      It'll probably be CHO Havertz Ziyech

    3. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Excellent. Thanks both!

  10. winchester
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hey lads! Have 4.2m itb and 2ft. what move should be done? Duffy lost his position? Cheers!

    ramsdale
    taa - cancelo - james
    salah - raphinha - mbeumo - mount
    antonio - vardy - hwang

    (foster - livramento - duffy - luiz)

    A) mount -> son
    B) mount -> esr
    C) mbeumo -> esr
    D) duffy -> ?
    E) something else

    1. krawiecus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Mount --> Son or Duffy --> Chilwell.

      Idk who suggested C but worst idea, B could be ok only if planning a big move next gw

      1. winchester
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        cheers. do you know about mount fitness?

  11. kempc23
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Sarr to Mbeumo for -4? Or play Antonio or Sarr?

    1. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No, not for a hit. Play Antonio.

      1. krawiecus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        This

  12. Dexters Laboratory
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) Duffy to Mitchell
    B) Raphina to Jota

    1. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Save

      1. krawiecus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        This

  13. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hey all - really been out of it recently with uni work so would appreciate any feedback! Considering wildcard - team isn’t awful but could maybe do with a rejig? Currently 1FT 0.4 ITB

    Sanchez to Ramsdale
    Rudiger to James
    Semedo to TAA
    Tierney to Manquillo
    Benrahma to McArthur
    Gray to ESR
    …giving…
    Ramsdale (Steele)
    TAA James Cancelo (Livramento Manquillo)
    Salah Foden Raphinha ESR (McArthur)
    Vardy Jimenez Antonio

    Thanks again in advance! 🙂 or if i forego Trent for Rudiger, say, I have 2.0 ITB for another move

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      yeah id WC if you have Tierney Ben Semedo and Gray

      Would go Foster instead of Steele

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers yep good shout. Thoughts on Foden? Only got him last week but already kinda regret it, especially if on WC. All other moves sound?

    2. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      So non-WC team would be

      Sanchez
      Rudiger, Cancelo, Semedo, Tierney, Livramento
      Salah, Foden, Raphinha, Gray, Benrahma
      Vardy, Antonio, Jimenez

      I’d just figure out an 11 from that.
      Bench Semedo, Gray and Livramento. (Assume Tierney misses out but start him in case).

      Maybe do a Benrahma > Trossard move for a 1 week punt.

      WC over the IB.

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Hmm okay, fairs points bro thanks for the feedback!

      2. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Or Benrahma to ESR??

    3. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Also maybe Nacho instead of Jimmy if you fancy a punt. Also Toney instead of Antonio if you're WC anyways. And maybe Raph to someone else as his fixtures is turning and probably transfer down the road anyways

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Antonio --> Toney
        Raph --> Son

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

      Any chance you can hold off the WC and play it over the IB incase of injury and covid carnage? WC side looks solid as though, only thing missing maybe is Spurs but you can wait for them to show form

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I probably could do… just kinda wanted to get ahead of the curve with some players, and sick of owning the likes of Ben, Semedo, Tierney, Sanchez, Gray etc

    5. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'd have one of Kane and Son in there and also Jota

    6. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      looks like last weeks template. i think you'd be better off saving the wildcard for the international break - make a bit of money and roll the dice on Sp*ds

    7. McGazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Jota on WC - nailed up front OOP for liverpool with Bobby out for a while and then AFCON taking salah and mane.

  14. Sewell36
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Still have Azpilicueta (regrettably) can just move to James or Chilwell.
    However want 2x FT after Internationals, so…
    A) Hold (Livramento First Sub)
    B) Move to James/Chilwell

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Get James I reckon mate

    2. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Got sick of owning Azpi and neither of James or Chilwell myself so brought the former in. Was already starting Livra. Think you've got the right idea though in saving and reassessing after the IB.

    3. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Similar here but I have Chilly. I too will roll my ft though - Azpi could well start and if not the Duffy/Livramento comes on for me. Not the worst thing.

  15. tabby98
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Why to do here guys?

    Sanchez, Foster
    TAA, Rudiger, Cancelo, Veltman, Tsimikas
    Salah, Havertz, Gallagher, Raphinha, Sissoko
    Vardy, Antonio, Toney

    £1.7m ITB
    1FT

    A) Hold
    B) Vardy —> Kane
    C) Veltman —> James

    Or any other suggestions?

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

  16. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Sarr to Mbeumo, benching Livra and play White.

    That looks decent enough for this GW?

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I’d say so bro yeah. Help above?

  17. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A : Antonio & Tierney > Toney & James -4
    B : Antonio > Toney
    C : Tierney > Lamptey
    C : play Antonio & Tierney with Cancelo 1st sub and save FT

    1. krawiecus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      C

      1. krawiecus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Sorry, just saw you have two Cs. I meant D: save

  18. Maeki2
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Have ings and another 4.5 injuried

    A. Gray -> Jota
    B. Benrhama -> Jota
    C. 4.5 + Ings -> 4.5 + Son -4 (2 benchplayers)
    D. Gray + Ings -> 4.5 + Son -4 (allows vardy -> kane next week or ben -> Jota)
    E. Gray + Ings + Ben -> 4.5 + Son + Jota -8

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      D imo

    2. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      D. to Jota and Toney

    3. krawiecus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      C or D

  19. darkmatt3r
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one:
    A) Mount
    B) Antonio
    C) Foden

    Pick one:
    1) Tierney
    2) Duffy
    3) Livremento

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

      Easy A, Mount is likely to get 1 pt cameo.

      1. krawiecus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        This. And 1

  20. ididnt
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Start Maupay or Antonio?

  21. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Good to go, lads?

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Cancelo, Chilwell
    Salah (c), Foden, Raphinha, Mbeumo
    Vardy (vc), Antonio, Toney

    Foster / Dias, Livramento, Luiz

  22. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale
    Trent • Cancelo • White • Livramento
    Salah(C) • Havertz • Raph • Mbeumo
    Toney
    (Foster / Dias / Antonio / Davis) 4.0ITB

    Am I crazy to do Raph -> Jota instead of Dias -> Chilwell? Chilwell looks great this week but after the IB he has Leicester, United and West Ham while likely being rotated against Watford. Jota nailed for the next 4/5 GW’s is too good to turn down and has more upside imo

    1. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Could work out, although I do like Raph against Leicester this week. I think I'd do the Chilwell move, although your team looks good for this week as is it so could roll.

  23. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Pull the trigger on Antonio, Marcal > Toney, James for free?

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

      Yea

    2. krawiecus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Probably yea. Hate selling Antonio but for free and getting rid of Marcal, ideal

    3. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers

  24. Auba Xhaka Laca Saka Laca
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    bench 1:
    A. Dias
    B. Cancelo
    C. Gallagher
    D. Antonio

    1. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Dias

      1. krawiecus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Dis

  25. @persecuted_by_mods
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Tough to decide between Chilly and James, what do you guys think?

      1. Emp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I have both but if you going one would go chill well for lack of cameos

      2. Maddamotha
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        James better if he starts. Chilwell more nailed though.

      3. krawiecus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        As above. Plus no Alonso this week if need a tiebreaker

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks all

      4. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Sell Havertz for Jota? Would mean a hit to get Son in after IE

      5. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Who to start...

        A) Cancelo
        B) Antonio

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Tricky. Probably B for me

        2. Rhys85
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I'm starting both. I think Antonio if I had to choose.

        3. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Easy A for me

        4. antis0cial
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I'm going A

      6. CroatianHammer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        WHU employed wingbacks to immediate success last season, but sparingly this. I'm expecting a return for this match. Coufal *might* start if his match fitness is deemed up to par.

        Fabianski
        Oggy, Zouma, Cresswell
        Johnson Masuaku
        Rice Souček
        Bowen Fornals
        If He's Fit

      7. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Which one to play?

        A) Hwang
        B) Cancelo

      8. lordkippe
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Do we think Tierney will start ? If not I am thinking about removing him.

        1. krawiecus
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          coinflip

          1. lordkippe
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            yeah, my opinion as well. Makes it hard