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FPL Gameweek 19 Scout Picks: City triple-up against injury-hit Leicester

We have chosen our best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players for Gameweek 19 ahead of Sunday’s 13:30 GMT deadline.

We’re already three fixtures down for the Boxing Day matches, with the postponement of Liverpool v Leeds United depriving us of the services of Mohamed Salah (£13.1m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£8.3m) for the first time in a while.

We have gone for a 4-5-1 formation this week and, as ever, we are limited to an £83.0m budget for our starting XI.

Our four substitutes, meanwhile, are chosen from the budget/mid-price crop of players to give some potentially cost-effective alternatives to the big hitters who invariably make the initial cut.

GOALKEEPER

Norwich City are the division’s lowest scorers with a paltry eight goals in 17 matches and even the change in head coach hasn’t really addressed that weakness, with Dean Smith’s side finding the net on just one occasion in the last five league fixtures. A Covid outbreak isn’t likely to do the Canaries’ preparations any good, either, so Aaron Ramsdale (£5.1m) wasn’t a difficult pick this week. As well as the opposition, he is also in on his own merit: he has the highest points-per-match average (5.1) of any first-choice goalkeeper this season and has prevented more ‘expected goals’ (4.2) than any other shot-stopper bar Jose Sa.

DEFENDERS

 

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

    DDG
    Cancelo James Tierney Dalot
    Foden Bilva Douglas
    Antonio* Watkins

    10 players if Antonio fit to start and if Pep has made up with the naughty boy
    1FT

    A) Salah to Son
    B) A plus Antonio/ Watkins to Ronaldo (-4)
    C) FH

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

      I would not free hit unless we lose more fixtures. You are looking good. The cr7 -4 depends on how you think he will return and be rotated in the coming weeks

  2. The Frenchie
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I don’t know what to do with Salah.. How do you manage his case?

    I can sell it for 12.8 (his 13.1). First at all I was thinking of keeping him in my team even during the AFCON to save money. But his price will go down for sure so maybe at the end it’s the same..

    So now I’m wondering if I’m selling Salah when should I do it? Right now to Son? Or after Chelsea game?

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

      I don't see the sense in that. For a start his value will drop so your 'saving' will be negligible if any at all.
      Secondly you could buy Son, Ron or Kane with the funds who should all have a DGW.

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Been out of the loop, when is their expected DGW is it week 22?

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

      Should be, yes.

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

      I think 21 is possible too but less likely. Check Crellins twitter.

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

      assuming you wont cap him in 21 vs Chelsea, just look at the gw 20 fixtures and see if there is anyone else you'd be happy captaining if not Salah, a quick glance and i see Ronaldo, Kane Jota, Son, as viable alternatives, after selling Salah myself i have 3 of those mentioned so now i just need to pray Salah stays quite 😆

  3. Dammit_182
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    What’s the difference between Kane and a Canine?

    Ones for life, the others just got Christmas.

    Best Christmas Cracker worthy joke you’ll get all day….

    (Inspired by Mr O’Connel)

  4. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Would you FH this?
    Considering both Bernardo & Foden & ESR could be benched this week too

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo James Alonso
    Foden Bernardo ESR Salah* Jota*
    Watkins Antonio*

    (Sanchez Taa* Manquillo* Davis*)
    (1FT & 0.5itb)

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

      Prob not. I’d go a ft or -4 and save FH for dub and triple upcoming weeks

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

    Would you free hit this team?

    I’m current planning a -4 to get Gallagher and Ronaldo for Dennis and Salah which would just give me 11. I can’t afford anyone else other than Gallagher that’s any use. Quite a few doubts in the team too - ESR, Sterling, Alonso

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    Cancelo, James, Alonso. livramento (TAA)
    ESR, Sterling, Bernardo, (Jota, Salah)
    Lacazette, (Dennis, Hwang)

    Thanks...

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

      I wouldn’t personally fh but I’m trying my best to save mine

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Absolutely not! Good team with few differentials.

    3. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No

  6. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Jota to ESR and save other ft?

    DDG (3.9)
    Rudi Cancelo Tierney White (TAA)
    Bilva Bowen D. Luiz (Salah, Jota)
    CR7 Broja (Dennis)

    2ft, 0 itb

    1. Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      not jota, salah

      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Keeping Salah untill AFCON, if I would sell him now then it would be only for Son.

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

      Get Saka or Martinelli, not ESR.

      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Like Martinelli yes, will think about him also. Had Saka before and that dint went so god.

    3. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'd not get ESR in right now. Saving ft sounds good nevertheless

  7. FantasyClub
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Guys is it worth doing
    ESR➡️Martinelli -4?
    Or
    Dennis➡️?

    This is my team: 1.0m itb. 0FT

    Ramsdale
    James-Cancelo-Alonso-Livra
    Son-Foden-ESR-Gallagher
    Watkins-Ronaldo

    >Jota(BLANK)-TAA(BLANK)-Dennis(BLANK)

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

      -4 for Martinelli not worth it imo when esr continues to show returns

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

        I’m just thinking if ESR is benched again after playing 90 midweek I won’t have a replacement, Martinelli against NOR could be another haul and I could also bank the cash on ESR since I bought him at 5.3…what you think?

    2. FantasyClub
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Dennis transfer would also be -4

  8. Neo-Viper
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Salah and King to Marinelli and Ronnie for a hit.

    Will field 10 players that way. Have my WC1 intact too.

    Also, wondering what's with Antonio's flag..

    1. Kryptonite666
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Antonio has got covid, might not atart

  9. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Free Hit this, or no?

    DDG
    Cancelo James Alonso Livramento
    Bernardo Bowen Saka
    Ronaldo (C)

    Steele / Salah* Jota* TAA* King* Gelhardt*

    Don't really fancy selling Salah for Son, due to next GW & I'll captain Ronaldo anyway.

    Could sell King for Broja to field 10, but would prefer King for all those DGWs.

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

      No way I'd FH that team unless more games are off.

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No, hold man.

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

      I'd do Salah > Son tbh. Son is a long term hold.

  10. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    For -4 hit.
    A. B Davies
    B. Tierney

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B.

  11. marcos11
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Salah/Dennis/Jota or Mount or Bilva > Ronaldo/Son/Martinelli for a -8? Only fielding 9 as is

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

      Getting son and Ronaldo looks a good move

  12. The White Pele
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsdale
    James Alonso Cancelo White
    Salah* Bilva Odegaard
    Ronaldo Dennis* pukki

    Steele TAA Jota * 4.5*

    A) Salah & 4.5 to Son & Bowen (-4)
    B) Salah & Dennis to Bowen & Kane (-4)

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

    Have 10 playing. What would you do?

    Ramsdale
    James Cancelo Livra Reguilon
    Foden Bernardo Bowen
    Antonio Lacazette
    (Foster TAA Jota Salah Gelhardt)

    A. FH
    B. Salah and Antonio to Saka and Ronaldo(c) -4
    C. Salah to Son(c)
    D. Salah, Antonio and Foden to Ronaldo (c), Son and Odegaard/Martinelli (-8)

    Thanks

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      C

  14. Kryptonite666
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Would you do

    A. Salah + Antonio to Son + Ronaldo
    B. Salah + Dennis to Bowen + Ronaldo

    On the one hand, will be good to retain Antonio in the squad as Dennis needs to go because AFCON. On the other Son is a better asset

    1. Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      1

  15. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Salah and Dennis to Son and Lacazette for - 4 hit ?

    1. Kryptonite666
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn’t get Laca. Short term transfer. Any one else you could get ?

  16. LiamK17
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I’ve got the exact money for Laca to CR7 - Is it worth it with Laca having Norwich?

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

      It’s a toss up that one. I’d be inclined to keep laca but definitely a risk

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

    On WC

    A DDG Tierney or
    B Ramsdale Dalot

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

      Probably B

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

    Merry Christmas all! Is anyone else benching Salah, using FTs to get 10/11 out and not using FH? Seems like I’m the only one!

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

      Yep. Salah, trent on bench and sterling in for jota for me. Then jota back for Leicester at home. Would only consider FH if a couple more games were off. Good luck. I think 2 x FH will be more useful down the line as the covid situation peaks in January.

  19. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    1FT. 2.1ITB

    How is Salah + Antonio + Dennis -> Son + CR7 + Broja (-8)?

    Ramsdale
    James Cancelo Alonso White
    Bilva ESR Gallagher
    Watkins Antonio* Dennis*

    Carson Salah* Jota* TAA*

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

      I'll be doing a similar move. Looks like a good investment for this and future weeks (plus the DGW).

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Hoping the -8 will pay for itself in later GWs and taking out players not playing this GW.

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

    Thoughts on this FH team?

    DDG
    James - Cancelo - Reguilon - Johnson
    Son - Kdb - Rashford - Martinelli - Mahrez
    Ronaldo

    Bench: Gunnarson - Broja - Street - Tsimikas

    1. Taegugk Warrior
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Is johnson nailed..?

      1. Gav
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Good chance he goes to left back if coufal comes back in. Masuaku isn’t very good

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

      I'd try to improve the bench if I were you. Would be a bit rubbish to use FH and end up with 9 or 10 starters due to rotation/etc.

      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I wouldn't, it is Xmas, let him have maximum of it. Dont be party breaker, who cares if 1 doesnt play.

  21. mojoindojo
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    A. Salah to Son for free
    B. Salah, Dennis to Ronaldo, 6.3 mid for hit.

    B gives me cushion of 1 player on bench

  22. fc_skrald
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Any chance Raphinha will play again for Leeds before his january transfer? Should I just get him out of my team now with my free transfer?

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yes Sell

  23. RWB_1991
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Thinking of brining Dias in but he’s on 4 yellows. Anyone know when the prospect of getting a ban for 5 yellows ends?

  24. simong1
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Which is the best option?

    A. Salah > Son (field 10)

    B. Salah & Antonio > Bowen & Ronaldo -4 (field 11)

    C. Salah Antonio & Foden > Son Ronaldo & Bowen -8 (field 11)

    1. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Not C

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

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo Alonso Duffy Livramento
    Foden Bernardo ESR
    Lacazette Pukki

    Steer Salah TAA Jota King

    1ft 2.4itb

    King to Antonio for free?

    Half tempted to use the FH chip

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

      Jota to your choice of mid

  26. Gav
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Merry Xmas all.

    Would you get Bowen in for -4 to avoid playing Guehi vs spurs? Brownhill would make way.

    Cheers.

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I am ok with all that just as long as Brownhill is gone.

  27. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    So I got this team with -4:

    Ramsdale
    James Cancelo Dias Livra
    Foden Son Mount ESR
    ASM Laca

    No bench...

    Thinking FH if we get any more postponement news, otherwise good to go with this and save FH?

  28. dansmusen
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I have 8 players that could play. Pretty obvious i need to do a FH ?

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yes probably. Depends which 8 players

    2. fantasyfog
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Actually I wouldn't, FH will be much better used later, -4 this week, would that get you 10? Even 8 or 9 could be enough with the right captain

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

        This

    3. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Not that obvious. I'd probably just take a hit or two. Not knowing your team and transfers doesn't help

    4. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      How many points will you get with 8,9 or 10 players ( if you hit) versus how many points in a big Dgw down the track?

      1. dansmusen
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I would prob get about 20-30 more points on FH

  29. Baron Penguin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    A nice Christmas present would be if the Nigeria squad is announced pre-deadline, I need to sell King or Dennis. Time to log off and start the booze!

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Prefer world peace.

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

        What would you do for a job if we achieved world peace?

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Matthew 10:34

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

            Wrong context

            1. The Knights Template
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Of course.

  30. fantasyfog
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ron and Saka/martinelli
    Or
    Son and Watkins

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Sonkins

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

        Or watson

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Watson