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Scoutcast: Busting FPL myths ahead of Gameweek 13

Joe, Seb and Andy help Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers prepare for Gameweek 13.

This week, the Scoutcast crew tackle the myths of Fantasy Premier League management as they look ahead to the weekend’s games and keep a watchful eye on upcoming festive fixture congestion.

Never make an early transfer. Don’t captain a defender. Avoid handing the armband to a player in the Saturday lunchtime fixture. These are among the myths put forward by the community under consideration in this episode.

Should such mythical notions be consigned to the dustbin?

In addition, each of our intrepid Scoutcast adventurers takes a myth that has annoyed them over the years to task.

For Seb, the notion that FPL managers require differentials is in need of a rethink. This chat takes in issues around combinations of highly owned players being different enough.

Meanwhile, Joe wonders whether reports of the demise of 3-4-3, due to the proliferation of excellent attacking options at the back, may be a myth. He puts forward the case for three strikers up top and still limiting budget in defence.

As news broke of an injury to Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell (£6.0m) towards the end of the stream, many may certainly be reconsidering investing heavily in their rearguard.

For Andy, he tackles the mythical money-saving merits of drafting in a non-playing cheap asset, especially with Christmas rotation on the horizon. He asks, is Aston Villa’s benchwarmer Keinan Davis (£4.4m) a myth?

Elsewhere, there are fixtures to frisk, transfer plans to ponder and captaincy plans to discuss.

They also reveal their differentials to consider, for those who still believe in the rank climbing powers of a low-owned gem.

This week’s episode was aired live via Youtube on Tuesday 23 November. Be sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel to get notified of future live episodes. It is also available as a podcast.

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161 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ticking away, the moments that make up a dull day

    1. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      start watching justified on prime,terrific series..

      1. lilmessipran
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Brilliant series indeed

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

      Waiting for someone or something to show you the way (for next GWs 😉 )

  2. TopBinFc
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Play Sanchez or Guaita this GW?

    • jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      as if chillwell has died. Just wait for his injury news. There is an option called bench for a reason

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Big if true

        • Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Everything must go!

        • Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Good news for a non Chilwell owner who has James and Rudiger. More price rises.

        • Amartey Partey
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah I’m keeping him unless he’s out for more than two weeks.

      2. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Jota or Son more priority?

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

          What's the update on his injury? Is he OK?

          1. OPTA FPL
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Back in training yesterday

        2. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Have you got any other Spurs assets? Think Jota more of a priority, but I also prefer Kane to Son, so maybe a bit biased

      3. BIGREDDOG
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Pressers for injury news cannot come fast enough for my team 😮

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

        Don't see what all the fuss is about.

        1 game out - keep
        2-3 games out - keep unless you have spare transfer
        4+ games out - swap for Alonso

        When the replacement is basically just as good (FPL wise) and similarly priced it hardly makes a difference.

        1. TheTinman
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          In fact (whisper this) a long term injury could be just what we need to combat Xmas rotation.

      5. DB_00
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Was set on Reguilon but after Chilwell’s injury, I think I prefer Alonso. But it would mean triple Chelsea.

        Who should I get? Reguilon or Alonso

        1. OPTA FPL
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Reguilon

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

          Spurs will still keep on conceding and Reguillon crossing for Kane to score is only a wet dream.

        3. TheTinman
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Alonso

        4. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          The Spaniard

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

        Toughts?

        A) Chilwell + Raph -> Reguilion + Jota (-4)
        B) Chilwell -> Alonso

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          B

        2. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          B

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

          On both players, I’d wait - Raphinha has great fixtures and is a talisman for Leeds & Chilwell may only be out for one or two games.. and I’m sure you have a bench & would a replacement get you your 4 hit points back & your lost TV??

          1. ameisin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Not sure Raph's fixtures are as good as they look. Brighton, Palace & Brentford are all within the lowest 7 xGC so far this season. Then after that Leeds play CHE, MCI, ARS, LIV in a row.

      7. Angelic upstart
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        So I have Foster, ramsdale, TAA, James, Chilly, livra, cancelo, Salah & Foden.

        I've 41.5 mill in the bank, I need 3 mids & 3 strikers who do I bring in? Ideally 4 medium to long term 2 short term

        1. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Your question requires way too much thinking. Narrow it down at least.

      8. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        It frustrates me that I have exact funds to do Chilwell + Vardy > Alonso + Kane (2FTs) if Chilly is out long-term, however, I wouldn't be able to do this transfer because people will move early, cause price changes, and I will be priced out...

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Why are you getting Kane?

          1. Stormbringer22
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Of the opinion that Burnley, Norwich, and Brentford are the perfect opposition for him to get a few goals under his belt. Spurs have not exactly impressed, but worth taking the risk imo. Also, an easy switch to Ronaldo afterwards.

            1. GreennRed
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Mmmm. I know Leicester are poor right now but their fixtures also look good and Vardy has scored a few already. Wouldn't sell him before Toney.

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

        Would you, for free do :

        Havertz, Grey > Jota, Gallagher

        Means putting off getting Cancelo. I have Dias...

        1. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I like those moves in isolation. Not sure what the rest of the team is like, but those sound good. Are they for free or a -4?

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

            For free mate.

      10. estheblessed
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        How is this looking? And also what is the deal with Raphinha? Should I be selling him? 1FT and £0.4m ITB

        Ramsdale
        Rudiger, AA, Cancelo
        Rapha, Salah, Foden, Gallagher
        Antonio, Vardy, Toney

        Foster, Christensen, Luiz, Manquillo

        1. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Looks good. Save the transfer or do Rudi to James?

      11. Pacer.
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Biggest myth is money is wasted on the bench. Sure, there's times when efficiency wins, but it's increasingly less often imo. Certainly I've turned my season round and climbed 1.5m to a totally respectable position directly via all the advantages of a 4/5.5/6.5 bench

        At the very least we have never seen any serious kind of attempt at a longitudinal analysis of what can be achieved.

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Depends on the strength of your 11 . If 0.5m extra on a 5th defender or 2nd keeper could give you an upgrade in your 11 for more points then it's wasted on the bench.

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

          I agree in these days of rotation. 1-2 decent bench players is needed

        3. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          It’s Been true of late

          I’ve been doing well in my ml and have a decent OR thanks to a strong bench over the last few weeks

          This week I have antonio livra and gilmour on the bench but all 3 might be needed, means I don’t need to take a hit

          1. Pacer.
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Antonio, Wilson and Livra bench warming this week. Raph, Gallagher and Pukki fielded in good fixtures and with a back 4 of chill, canc, taa and James you just know there's at least a 50% chance that you'll be calling on one, before you consider injuries. Extremely happy to be going into this run through to new year with a good rotation and already planning for gw16 onward without another premium in my mind. What's the point when Salah is so utterly locked c

        4. rozzo
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Kinda helps when the only premiums getting points regularly are Salah and Mane so we can afford a decent bench.

        5. ameisin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Yep - I've had some frustratingly high bench scores over the last 4 GWs (17, 29!, 20, 15), but in the same period I've climbed from 244k > 14k.

          So, while leaving Ramsdale on the bench for his heroics against Leicester, or not predicting Gallagher's 13-pointer against Man City away are always going to happen, having a strong 15 that can rotate seems to be really paying off this year.

        6. Jarnathan
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          No its not. The biggest myths are those with no logical basis whatsoever. The one you raised has caveats.

      12. ramunas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Current team:
        Sanchez
        TAA, James, Chilwell, Cancelo
        Salah, Raph, Saka
        Kane, Antonio, Toney

        Foster, Livra, Townsend, Allan

        I have 2FT and exact funds to do Toney & Townsend -> King & Jota.
        Good moves? Any other ideas?

      13. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Antonio > Jimenez
        Chilwell > Trent

        -4??

        1. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Looks fine but wait for news ofc

      14. dbeck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        how is Chilly, Mbeumo and Jansson to James, Regi and Gilmor sound? -4

        Gilmour will be 3rd on bench

        1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          James, Alonso, Gilmour might be a good option. Depending on Chilly news

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

        Which duo?

        A) jota reglion
        B) moura james/chilwel/alonso (have rudi)

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          A

        2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          A, wait on Jota news

      16. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        What's the story on Benzema? Found guilty op complicity in attempted blackmail of former France team mate Mathieu Valbuena ~ Sky

        1 year suspended prison sentence, and £63k fine

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          So he'll play tonight.

          1. My heart goes Salalalalah
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            He is due to play tonight yes

        2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Pocket money for him and a sentence he'll never serve as is often the case

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

          But they can't nominate him for the Ballon dor now though

      17. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Haven't had a goalie for a while (Raya (injuried) and Gunn) as always more pressing transfers.

        Just lump it and take a hit for Ramsdale?

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Yes you probably should.

        2. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Why didn't you just take a hit when Raya got injured?

        3. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Yup, long term you don't have a GK at all.

      18. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Sanchez
        TAA James Cancelo Semedo
        Salah Jota Foden
        Kane Antonio Toney

        (4.0 Sissoko Brownhill Livra)
        1 FT & 0.2m

        A) Semedo ➡️ Regulion
        B) Antonio & Semedo ➡️ Wilson & Alonso -4

        Assuming Chilwell is out for a few games which option looks better?

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

          I’d just hate to bring in Alonso and azpi starts left wing back

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

            I just took out Azpi out of anger and the believe that he has lost his spot in the PL completely(wasn't even on the bench after injury free).

        2. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Is Semedo injured? If not, I'd keep him with Norwich and Burnley up next.

      19. Erez Avni
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I really want James or Jota but can’t find the ideal way to do it. maybe just need to save transfer?

        1 FT 0.1 ITB

        Ramsdale
        TAA Rudy Cancelo White
        Salah Raphi Foden Son Mbuemo
        Jimenez

        Foster Antonio Livra Broja

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          yep hold this week

        2. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Raphinha, Jimenez and Antonio are the only players I can see where you can get the funds to get James or Jota

          1. Erez Avni
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            would you take a hit for one of them in that situation?

            1. The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Nope

            2. Tonyawesome69
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Possibly Antonio if you are willing to part with him

      20. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Its a save here? Bench order good?

        Guaita
        TAA – James – Cancelo – Regi
        Salah – Jota – Gallagher – ESR
        Antonio – CR7

        Bench: Foster – Bowen – Broja - Livra

        1. Riders of Yohan
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Yup save

      21. JBG
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Raphinha to Jota -4 if Raphinha is out?

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          yep should pay off over the next few weeks

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

            Thanks, same thought process. Should pay off.

        2. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Only if out then I would consider the hit.

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            I did see a social media post of Raphinha on Twitter yesterday and he looked fine. Looked like the photo was taken from his wifes insta and he was tagged.

        3. Riders of Yohan
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Raph was just ill right? Does depend on the rest of your team but would say yes

      22. Riders of Yohan
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Appreciate some help!

        2FT, 0.0ITB

        Sanchez
        TAA, James, Chilwell, Cancelo
        Salah, Son, Gallagher, ESR
        Kane, Toney

        Steele. Hwang, Livra, Brownhill

        Planning on doing Chilwell to Alonso, but would you also do Son to Jota?

        Any other suggestions?

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Surely keep Son for these upcoming fixtures?

          1. Riders of Yohan
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            What I was thinking. The Spurs double up has not paid off so far

            1. Riders of Yohan
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              So far though*

              1. Tonyawesome69
                • 5 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                I didn't realise you have the spurs double-up. Tough one especially with Burnley have Tarkowski and Westwood suspended for the weekend. I would be leaning towards keeping Son

                1. Riders of Yohan
                  • 5 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Ah I didn’t realise the suspensions!

        2. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Yes to both moves.

      23. JBG
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Hudson-Odoi is another replacement for Chilwell, I just remembered. But surely it will be Alonso who starts in Chilwells absence.

        1. Riders of Yohan
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Alonso started every game at the start of the season when CHO was on the bench.

        2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Pulisic was used there once in preseason too, right?

      24. mdm
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Rudiger -> TAA or save FT?

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

          I'd do it.

      25. C'mon the Fylde
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Which is priority move, for free?

        A) Chilwell out, Reguilon in (442)
        B) Raphinha out, Jota in (352)

        Ramsdale
        Cancelo TAA James
        ESR Raphinha Salah Son Mbeumo
        Toney Wilson

        Foster, Livramento Davis, Chilwell

        3.4m itb
        1ft

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Jota

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

          B

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

          None

      26. drughi
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Which move for my team looks best ?

        Sanchez
        TAA Rudiger Cancelo
        Foden Salah Gallagher ESR
        Antonio Jimenez Vardy

        Foster Gilmour Livramento Chilwell

        A. Antonio>Toney (funds vardy>Kane next week)
        B. Foden>Jota and Chilwell>james -4
        C. Save

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          A to King/Dennis

        2. drughi
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          No prefer toney during busy december and better fixtures

      27. rozzo
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        This will be asked a million times but Alonso or Rudiger?

        I have James and a deep bench to cover rotation.

      28. Tic Tacs
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Pretty set on rolling the transfer this week, fairly happy with how the team is set up:

        Guaita
        James, TAA, Cancelo, Reguilon
        Salah (C), Gundogan, ESR
        Kane (vc), Wilson, Pukki

        Gunnarsson, Gallagher, Bowen, Livramento