Scout Picks

FPL Gameweek 15 Scout Picks: Liverpool, Man City and Spurs double-ups

Ahead of Saturday’s 11:00 GMT deadline, we have chosen our best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players for Gameweek 15.

We line-up in a 3-5-2 formation and, as ever, are limited to an £83.0m budget for our starting XI.

Our four substitutes, meanwhile, are always chosen from the budget crop of players.

GOALKEEPER

FPL Gameweek 10 Scout Picks features double-ups from four clubs 2

Illan Meslier (£4.9m) is our chosen goalkeeper for Gameweek 15, with this weekend’s opponents Brentford failing to offer much in the final third in their last two outings, with their only goal arriving from the penalty spot. During that time, they have mustered just nine shots in the box and rank 18th for non-penalty expected goals (non-pen xG). Leeds United haven’t exactly been watertight at the back this season, but they have now kept back-to-back clean sheets against Crystal Palace and Brighton and Hove Albion, and will fancy their chances of adding another this weekend. An extra two days of recovery for the high-octane Whites is also something worth bearing in mind.

DEFENDERS

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold (£8.0m) sits top of the defender standings, having racked up three double-digit hauls in his last six appearances. The England international has now produced eight attacking returns across his 12 outings, averaging an impressive 7.5 points per match. This weekend’s opponents, Wolverhampton Wanderers, have failed to score in either of their last two matches, with only Norwich City scoring fewer than their 12 in 2021/22. That suggests Alexander-Arnold can profit at both ends of the pitch in Gameweek 15.

Joao Cancelo (£6.7m) continues to be an ever-present for Pep Guardiola’s side this term, having now started every single Manchester City league fixture; we’re keeping our fingers crossed that it stays that way on Saturday and that the midweek Champions League dead rubber against Leipzig is earmarked to give him a breather. Across all positional categories, he ranks third for FPL points, while his underlying numbers suggest further attacking returns are on the way, with his 31 goal attempts, 11 shots on target and 338 final-third touches all league-leading totals amongst defenders. Since Claudio Ranieri’s appointment at Watford, it’s also worth noting that no team has conceded more chances from their right flank than the Hornets.

Sergio Reguilon (£5.2m) takes the final spot in our backline. Across Antonio Conte’s three Premier League games in charge, the Spanish wing-back is averaging over eight points per match, having returned a goal, assist, four bonus points and two clean sheets. During that time, he has produced five shots in the box, two big chances and 10 penalty area touches, while his 2.08 expected goal involvement (xGI) total is better than any other defender on offer, despite playing a game fewer than most.

MIDFIELDERS

Arteta clarifies Arsenal penalty situation as Smith Rowe impresses again

Having bagged a brace at Goodison Park on Wednesday night, Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) is now on 19 goals in 19 appearances in all competitions this season, while Liverpool have taken their tally to 43 from 14 league games – 10 more than next-best Manchester City. As a result of that form, the Egyptian is now 56 points ahead of any other Fantasy asset after 14 Gameweeks, and is top for everything from shots in the box to big chances created on the underlying stats front.

It’s still early in Antonio Conte’s reign, but the Italian’s influence is already starting to show, with last night’s 2.16 expected goals (xG) total the most Spurs have achieved in a single match all season. Key to that improvement was Son Heung-min (£10.4m), who was dangerous down the left from the off and netted his fifth league goal of the campaign during the second half. Notably, Norwich’s right-hand side has also been more susceptible to conceding shots since Dean Smith’s arrival, which could be good news for Son and Reguilon in Gameweek 15.

With doubts around how many minutes Phil Foden (£8.1m) will be afforded this weekend, we’ve opted for Ilkay Gundogan (£7.3m) in the Scout Picks once again. The German international has been excellent alongside Bernardo Silva (£7.4m) this season, playing an important role in City’s run which has seen them win their last six matches in all competitions. Statistically, he ranks top amongst all team-mates for expected goal involvement (xGI), while only Gabriel Jesus (£8.7m) has attempted more shots in the box.

Maxwel Cornet (£6.1m) has hit the ground running since his summer move from Olympique Lyonnais. In just eight Premier League appearances, the Ivorian has chalked up an impressive five goals and has now completed over 80 minutes in three successive matches. Yes, he’s overachieving based on some modest underlying stats, but this weekend’s opponents, Newcastle United, have failed to keep a single clean sheet this season and have shown no signs of tightening up in any of Eddie Howe’s three matches in charge.

Despite defeat at Old Trafford on Thursday, Emile Smith Rowe (£6.0m) was on target once again with his fifth league strike of the campaign. His current attacking output may regress in the coming weeks, given his +3.43 xGI delta, but this match-up does feel like a good one for the England international, against an Everton side who have failed to win since all the way back in Gameweek 6. From that point onwards, they rank 19th for expected goals conceded (xGC), while their right-hand side – the zone Smith Rowe primarily operates in – has looked particularly vulnerable in recent matches.

FORWARDS

Five-time top 1k FPL finisher Tom Freeman on Villa under Gerrard and his Gameweek 13 plans 6

Since Steven Gerrard’s arrival at Aston Villa, Ollie Watkins (£7.4m) has been one of his team’s standout performers, netting two goals in three appearances. However, the real appeal lies in this weekend’s opponent, Leicester City, who have failed to keep a single clean sheet since the opening weekend. In fact, only Newcastle United, Norwich City and Watford have allowed more goals so far this season, while the Foxes’ 146 shots conceded in the box is more than any other side bar Burnley.

Callum Wilson’s (£7.4m) strike against Norwich City in Gameweek 14 took him to five for the season, which is especially impressive given that he has missed four matches through injury. Notably, four of those goals have arrived at St James’ Park, with his 3.53 xG on home soil only bettered by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£9.8m), Diogo Jota (£7.9m) and Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.3m). Newcastle are still without a win at the foot of the Premier League table, but have at least avoided defeat in both of Eddie Howe’s home encounters, scoring four goals in the process.

SUBSTITUTES

Two attack-minded defenders (and out of position in one case) in the form of Tariq Lamptey and Kyle Walker-Peters face one another this weekend; only Norwich and Wolves have scored fewer goals than Brighton and Southampton this season, so the south-coast clash at St Mary’s doesn’t scream ‘goalfest’ on paper.

Leeds United, as it happens, have scored the same number of goals as the two aforementioned sides as they continue to struggle without Patrick Bamford, who will be back in Gameweek 15 but perhaps only as a substitute. The improving Alvaro Fernandez, who impressed at Spurs after a clean sheet against Everton, is our back-up goalkeeper.

Finally, Emmanuel Dennis doesn’t have an appealing fixture this weekend – but he does have remarkable form. He’s already breached the defences of Chelsea and Manchester United in the last month, and while a place in the Scout Picks XI is perhaps a step too far, he’s still very agreeably priced for emergency substitute duty.

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, Son, Gundogan
  • Sam: Salah, Son, Watkins
  • Neale: Salah, Alexander-Arnold, Gundogan
  • Tom: Salah, Son, Alexander-Arnold

Mohamed Salah is awarded the captaincy, with Son Heung-min 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 Husky, who has gone with a 5-4-1 of Dubravka; Alexander-Arnold, Cancelo, Reguilon, Lamptey, Lascelles; Salah, Son, Bernardo, Raphinha; Kane (c).

The Scout Picks are 11-3 up on the community this season.

1,313 Comments Post a Comment
  1. zon
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hmm. Lose Gallagher or ESR for Foden?

    1. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Neither. Save transfer for me.

    2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Gallagher for me mate

  2. Alexis Nonsense
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Best GK for the long run?

    5m or less

    Still Ramsdale?

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

    Chance of Vardy rest this GW? Surely he is due one? Worth a punt on Kane for a - 4?

    1. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No

  4. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Kane for one more week? Have Son, or should I get rid to free up money??

    1. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      One more week..

  5. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Can only presume it's because it's Christmas soon that people keep asking about Jesus cos Christ knows I can't think of a better reason.

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Baby Jesus Brace

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Right

  6. donbagino
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Jimenez, Vardy, Antonio - all underperforming. Jimmy is first to go....
    a) Jimmy - Dennis (and benched this gw)
    b) Jimmy + Vardy ---> Kane + Dennis (-4)
    c) Jimmy + Doug. Lewis ---> Gundo/Silva + Dennis (-4) and play 3-5-2
    d) save ft (bench useless Jimmy)

  7. Stamford B
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    That fanteam site is terrible. Second time this season I can’t log in and make a transfer.

  8. Atwood
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    2FT's and 0.3 spare. So many red arrows in a row now.
    Any ideas?

    Sanchez
    Alonso - Cancelo - TAA - Livramento
    Salah - Saka - Jota - Gallagher
    Kane - Antonio

    Hwang - Sissoko - Marcal

    1. Redranger
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Marcal to someone like White maybe? Or Hwang to King/Dennis

      1. Atwood
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I like that White move Thinking of doing the Hwang>Dennis/King swap next week.

        1. Redranger
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          White/Tomiyasu are good value. Only other choice would be Lamptey but I’d avoid double Brighton. I’m swapping Hwang tonight just so I can afford Ronaldo.

          1. Atwood
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah think I might do White. Out of interest who are you taking out for Ronaldo?

            1. Redranger
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              He’s been quietly performing all season, been in my team from the start. The plan is to ship Hwang, Antonio & Vardy to Dennis, Watkins & Ronaldo for a hit. Feels a waste since strikers are terrible, but that’s the idea anyway.

              1. Atwood
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 3 months ago

                I have Antonio too, been frustrating but I'm tempted by the upcoming fixtures

                1. Redranger
                  • 9 Years
                  2 years, 3 months ago

                  Ideally I’d keep him even though he’s been trash. I just can’t afford Ronaldo without moving him or Gundogan

  9. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA James Alonso Emerson
    Bilva Foden Salah(c) ESR
    CR7 Toney

    Bench: Steele Dennis Gallagher Livaramento

    Is my bench correct? Or should I bench someone else?

  10. Grande Tubarão
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Gundo is in the scout picks but not playing according to the team news lol

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A few predicted lineups i have seen him not starting too

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        * have

    2. Stamford B
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Bernardo 4th on watchlist but Gundo in the picks 😀

  11. Budgies
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    GTG guys

    Mendy
    TAA, Cancelo, Alonso, James
    Salah (c), Jota, Bernardo (v), ESR
    CR7, Pukki

    Gunn, Gallagher, Dennis, Livramento

  12. winchester
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    have a tough time deciding.. have 2ft and 0.4m itb. lacking jota.. who to make room for Jota, this needs to be funded by losing vardy.. worth?

    ramsdale
    taa - cancelo - james - reguilon - livra
    salah - raphinha - gallagher - son
    vardy

    (foster - antonio - hwang - gilmour)

    a) raph+vardy -> jota+watkins/dennis/king
    b) gallagher+vardy -> jota+ -||-
    c) gilmour+vardy -> jota+ -||-

    1. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Are you sure it's not too late for Jota? Firminho is supposed to be back next gameweek. Antonio and Hwang seem more pressing concerns in your team imo.

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

        jota to be benched then, right? what would your move be? hwang -> dennis/king (can do that with 1ft.)
        then next gw do raph+vardy -> gundo/bernardo+watkins?

        1. Bartowski
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Well you have the extra transfer so yes I'd get in a value Watford striker for Hwang. Not sure I see the point in losing Vardy straight away. So I'd maybe wait another gameweek for 2 transfers and look at which midfielders are firing and may be upgrade Gilmour for the packed xmas schedule. Madds, Bernado, Cornet , Sancho, Son are who I'm looking at.

  13. BigKeith
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Raphina to Bernardo or Gundogan?

    Leeds have some tough fixtures coming up and I cannot think of better replacements currently?

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

      i'm doing that after brentford i think. who would you rather transfer out now: raph or galla?

      1. BigKeith
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Raph based on fixtures

  14. gart888
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Toney and Mbeumo for Foden and fodder FWD?

    Would give me:

    Guaita
    TAA Cancelo Rudiger Trent
    Salah Foden Jota Raphinha
    Vardy Antonio

    Livramento Sissoko Fodder

  15. Klatrewill
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hi guys.
    Currently have Sa in goal.
    Tempted to transfer due to red program coming months.
    Rest of the team is good.

    Currently between:
    A: Ramsdale
    B: De Gea
    C: save tf

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

      Same boat and I’m on C.

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

        Surley he will let in goals in the two next games. Whats keeping you from subbing out?

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

          I think DDG and Ramsdale are the best options but feel both concede this week. Sa gets 1/2 save points potentially

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

            Understand ur reasoning. Though i think one of rams or ddg will cs. Hard to say who. Also its not a sub for one gw. I guess Sa will concede +2 aswell.

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

              Think i might go for DDG for the fixtures and diff.
              They also has new manager effect.

  16. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I dodnt realise until today that Carrick quit (I fall asleep last night lol), i wasnt expecting that! He probably watches Mark Goldbridge videos

    1. Atwood
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Have to admit I find Goldbridge weirdly hilarious

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I have watched too many of his streams recently (spurs fan) :/

  17. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    GW16 onwards under 6.9 1) Maddison 2) Bowen 3) fornals 4) cornet 5) other?

    1. Yes Ndidi
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Fornals looks a good differential option

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks fornals best value at only 6

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

    Bench Dennis or Antonio?

    1. SuperHooper
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Have Alonso James and Cancelo

    2. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Similar opposition so the one out of form

    3. Norco
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Flip a coin. Probably start Dennis due to form to be honest

    4. Rbyrne95
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Is Antonio on pens? King is for Watford.
      I feel like with the Chelsea v WH rivalry they’ll play ‘better’ (superstition always makes the game more fun lol)

      1. SuperHooper
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Have Antonio benched at the moment so may stick with that... Cheers all

    5. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Dennis just

  19. Norco
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    In a bit of a pickle on where to use a 1FT or save.

    Ram
    TAA James Cancelo Reg (Manq)
    Salah Foden Jota Gallagher (4.5)
    Vardy King (Antonio)

    1.0ITB

    Options:

    1. Antonio > Jesus
    2. Gallagher > Maddison
    3. Save
    4. Suggestion?

    1. SuperHooper
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Think I would save. Strong team as is and then plenty of options with 2 free next game

  20. Cornholi0
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Start Livramento or Rudiger? Got R.James

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Rudiger ofc

    2. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Rudi

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Rudiger

  21. Mayor of Flair
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Christiansen an option with Chalobah injured?

    Apologies for spelling of both

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Azpi could play over Christensen

  22. acidicleo
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Play ONE.

    A) Gallagher
    B) Toney
    C) Antonio

    Thanks..

    1. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Sorry BENCH one from above..

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Probably A

  23. Rbyrne95
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    What to do? 1ft 0.5 itb I want to get in Spurs players ASAP and consider Ronaldo soon

    Sa
    TAA, James, Alonso, Cancelo, Livra
    Salah, Foden, Jota, Raph. (Allan)
    Wilson (Antonio, Jiminez)

    A) swap Jimenez for King/Dennis
    B) Foden and Jimenez for Son and Dennis/King -4
    C) livra to Reguilion and Jimenez to King/Dennis for -4
    D) leave or something else?

  24. kysersosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Currently have Chelsea Double Def.

    A) Hold
    B) Alonso or James to Reguilon or other

    TIA

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I’m toying with Alonso > Regulion

      1. kysersosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, see below

    3. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'm considering Alonso > Reg to free up cash for Raph to a city mid

      1. kysersosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Exactly the same position, but need to do it in 3 moves:

        Armstrong to King
        Alonso to Reguilon
        Raphina to B.Silva

  25. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Only 0.7m Is Gallagher to Bowen a no brainier?

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Cancelo James
    Livramento White
    Salah Son Jota Gundogan Gallagher
    Toney Antonio Hwang

  26. Donny_Rover
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Tough call this week. Got Ronaldo, De Gea, Foden/Gundo, King/Dennis in my sights but think the best shout this week might be finally to rid myself of the albatross that is Mbuemo.

    Mendy (Foster)
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso (Livra)
    Salah Jota Raphinha (Mbuemo Luiz)
    Armstrong Kane Toney

    Thoughts on best Mbuemo replacement? £0.7m ITB, either

    A) ESR (safe option)
    B) McNeil (differential punt, saves £0.2m which may help with any swings)
    C) Gundo in for Raph, keep Mbuemo on the bench
    D) Alternative suggestions welcome

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      You bench him so i would save and then a mini wc next week.

      1. Donny_Rover
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I’d play him over Toney or Armstrong probably. But I’ve got 2 FT so if I don’t use one I lose it. Plan next week would be Kane & Raphinha out.

  27. Fred the Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Start 2 from the following:
    A) White
    B) Livramento
    C) Dennis

    1. 420king
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B & A

  28. Oneman
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Bench Livra or Pukki!?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      L

    2. 420king
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Pukki

  29. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Start

    A Gallagher
    B Antonio

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. 420king
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

      I have Gallagher starting and Antonio on the bench, but not sure.

  30. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Stupid to do Zaha, Vardy to ESR, Kane for -4?

    1. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Minus 4 Kane which season do you play? 1 goal and 1 assist this year Vs an atrocious Newcastle under Bruce. Norwich is not that bad anymore. Ronaldo if going big.