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FPL Gameweek 20 Scout Picks: Liverpool players return to the fray

We have chosen our best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players for Gameweek 20 ahead of today’s 13:30 GMT deadline.

There are seven selections from Tuesday’s round of matches as we try to avoid too many unnecessary risks, given the potential for more late-in-the-week postponements – it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Everton v Newcastle United fall, for example, given the myriad injury and illness issues at both clubs.

We have gone for a 4-5-1 formation this time 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

Crystal Palace aren’t exactly in stellar defensive form but they’ll have every chance to boost their meagre clean sheet count on Tuesday, when the division’s lowest scorers pay a visit to Selhurst Park. With none of the Eagles’ defenders offering too much in the way of attacking threat, Jack Butland (£4.4m) gets the nod as a budget-freeing pick between the sticks. Patrick Vieira’s side, as every stats nerd will keep reminding you, boast the fifth-lowest expected goals conceded (xGC) tally this season, with those underlying numbers so far not translating into shut-outs.

DEFENDERS

 

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  1. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    My advice, make your moves but also have a transfer planned for Gallagher that you can make quickly for a -4. If he misses this game, he'll also miss the next.

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

      Why would he miss?

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Few rumours going around that he has Covid.

        https://twitter.com/iamrahmanosman/status/1475782029677629445

        1. AIRMILES
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          There were rumours of exactly the same thing before their last match. I'd ignore the rumours unless you know the source is reliable.

          1. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Hence why i said make your moves but have a -4 ready incase we get more news.

  2. Eh, just one more thing ...
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Thinking about the -4 Antonio in for Watkins … thoughts?

    I’m worried Gallagher Regulion won’t start … and concerned Bowen, Jesus and maybe Bilva (less so) find themselves benched this week.

    1. Hangman Page
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Naff all you can do about the benchings. I bet a lot of people will end up with just seven or so starters this week.

    2. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Reguilon will start. Sessegnon probably not available to start and Bavies won't play LWB.

  3. LIARS POKER
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Which is the best move with my ft? Can already get 10 out without transfers but don't see a point of holding Lacazette

    A) Ramsdale -> DDG
    B) Lacazette -> King/Broja
    C) Both for -4
    D) Both plus Bernado -> Son for a -8

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

    Captain:

    A: Son
    B: Jota
    C: Ronaldo

    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

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

        Cheers

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

      Not out of the question that Jota and Ron could be benched.

      I'm going with Son.

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

        Cheers

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

      Going A

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

        Cheers

  5. Viprin
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone dare to predict the man city line up? Surely foden starts right?

    1. AIRMILES
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I think he's likely to start.

    2. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I think he'll bench some of the players to get ready for the Arsenal game.

      Bilva
      Kdb
      Etc

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

      I would say:

      Ederson
      Cancelo Dias Laporte Zinch
      Rodri
      Gundo Foden
      Jesus Grealish Sterling

    4. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      what about jesus ?

    5. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B.Silva will be playing full back at this rate

    6. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Stop with these spam posts.

    7. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      People saying likely to start, based on them having him & wanting that to happen.

      I also have him & hope he starts.

  6. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    No idea what to do with this team. Fixtures full of red for most of the team, only got 10 playing, 1FT, 0.9 ITB

    Bachmann

    TAA Rudiger James Dias Livra

    Jota Salah Bernardo

    King

    Ramsdale Raphinha Saka Hwang Watkins

    Seems pointless wasting a move shifting a someone with a game this week. Might take a -8. Will Raphinha play again or will he move to Bayern immediately?

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

    Luiz -> Moura? I have 6.9 for a mid... Already have son

    1. Angelic upstart
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I would

    2. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Could pay off

    3. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Moura a rotation risk IMO. Wouldn't be surprised to see Spurs switch to the formation they played v Liverpool with Alli, Winks in midfield alongside one of Skipp or Hojbjerg. Moura the one to drop out

  8. gomez123
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    A) Maddison & Antonio or
    B) Foden & Edouard/king

    1. Hangman Page
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A for more guaranteed mins.

    2. N1ceguyEdd1e
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A for me

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

      A Long term

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

    Best defender under 4.3? Currently on Duffy but surely better options as a bench holder? Livra, White, Tanganga?

    1. Angelic upstart
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Tsimikas if you mostly will have on the bench

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

        He never plays?

        1. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          For the next 3

        2. Angelic upstart
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          He will be today. Then likely to be benched for a while!

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

      Ait-Nouri and nobody else

      Even while injured (long-term move, Wolves official site said he's returning to training soon)

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

        Tomkins now, Ait-Nouri soon

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

          Cheers Austin!

  10. Angelic upstart
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone know of any fixtures that are likely to be postponed that haven't been already?

    1. AIRMILES
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Newcastle one looks most likely.

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

    a) Laca and Bissouma > Broja and Lucas/Bowen/Jota
    b) Laca and BSilva > Broja/King and Son

  12. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    So doubts with Cancelo & Gallagher … scenes

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

      What doubts?

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        just a few posts I have seen here, Covid / injuries I think

        I will be strengthening my bench by selling players that are blanking

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Not heard any about Cancelo … seems frivolous….. but Gallagher out might have some substance perhaps.

  13. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    DDG (Bach)
    Alonso Cancelo Livra Amartey TAA
    Silva Foden Son Jota (ESR)
    Broja (Laca, Watkins)

    1FT, 2.5ITB

    A) Laca/Watkins to Antonio
    B) Sell Amartey
    C) ESR to Bowen/Maddison/Gallagher
    D) ESR & Laca to Gallagher & Antonio (-4)

  14. threeputt
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hwang to DCL for a punt or Hwang to Edouard ?

    or

    I have no keeper this week (Martinez/Foster) but can field 10 without

    do i get a keeper or one of the strikers above ?

    playing team atm, no reserves available:
    Rudiger Reguilon TAA
    Son (c) Bilva Foden (v) Mount Gallagher
    Antonio King

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

      DCL because good fixtures and guaranteed starts.

  15. Limbo
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone in the know got a clue if Guita will play? Not flagged. Was on bench for southampton... Butland preferred or is there injury?

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I think Guaita dislocated his finger a few GWs ago. But the situation there is a bit unclear.

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

        Ok thanks. Might do a Steer > Butland FT and hope to god CPL don't get a postponement in the near future.

  16. barcaa7
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsdale to DDG for -4
    yes or no

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

      Not after last night's showing. Appalling performance.

    2. ball c
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No

    3. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Keep Rams

  17. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    1FT and £2.9m ITB.

    A) Son to Salah
    B) Foster to DDG
    C) Archer to Broja/Edouard
    D) Wilson to DCL
    E) Save for potential DGW

    Ramsdale*
    TAA, Rudiger, James, Cancelo, Reguilon
    Son, Jota, Bilva, Mount
    Antonio

    Foster*, Wilson*, Saka*, Archer*

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

      A

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B

    3. dabber7
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

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

    9 starting players. What should I do? 1 FT 3.9 ITB

    TAA James Cancelo Livramento
    Salah Saka Foden Jota
    King

    Ramsdale Foster Galla Watkins Scarlett

    A) Foster > DDG
    B) Ramsdale > DDG
    C) Watkins > Antonio
    D) White > Royal/Reg
    E) Two moves for -4. WHICH ONES?

    1. Angelic upstart
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Saka for Moura or Doucoure
      White to regulion
      Salah out after Leicester, for KDB
      I'd also look to get rid of James for a while and with the spare cash you could get Lukaku/Kane/Ronaldo

  19. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Gallagher has covid FFS!! Ahead of a great home fixture which was one of the reasons I brought him in. Just cancel FPL this season and put everyone out their misery, its an utter farce.

    1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Pasta with no sauce again?

    2. boc610
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      no sympathy here mate, you have another 2 hours until the deadline in a situation thats constanlty evolving and where things can change from one thing to another in the space of mins

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

        I didnt bring him in today, got him last gameweek but had this fixture in mind as a good reason to get him.

    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      If you are stating that as fact you really need to post a source.

      Rumours so far, although I think they may carry some weight, but all I’ve seen is rumours.

    4. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      If he has covid. Then the whole squad could be affected, also, Spurs could be affected

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

      Link with confirmation?

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

    Ramsdale to DDG worth a -4 to have a playing GK this week?

    1. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Nah

  21. kellamergh
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Which route?
    A) Raphinha to Maddison free
    B) Bilva & Watkins to Jota & King -4 (Maddison in for gw21)

    Ramsdale
    Livramento James Cancelo TAA Reguilon
    Foden Raphinha* Bilva Son
    Ronaldo

    Foster Davis Watkins* ESR

    0.4m itb
    1ft

  22. Jon Snow
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Broja or King?

    1. N1ceguyEdd1e
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I went with Broja, close call though

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

      King

  23. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    King or Antonio?

    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Antonio

  24. Matjes_taet
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Do you remember Trents 24-points haul last season at Leicester? I consider to captain him over Son/Jota. Anyone else?

    1. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Sure, I consider. But, will you actually do it?

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

        Thinks so, yes.
        That weak left-side of the Leicester-defence and the amount of goals they concede from standards are promising.

        1. DARE TO BISCAN
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Standards?

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

            sry, german for set-pieces

            1. DARE TO BISCAN
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Ah, right. Danke schön 🙂

  25. PublicEnemy101
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone thinking about bringing in a west ham mid? Need a 6.0m replacement for smith rowe

    1. GC123
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Lanzini

  26. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Chances of Sterling starting have got to be pretty slim right?

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Stop with this spam.

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

        What are you on about

    2. dabber7
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      FWIW I'm going to stick with him this week.

  27. evilfish
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Really want to do Lacazette > DCL but am having to do a -4 just to get 10 starters. How likely is the Everton match cancelled? Cannot afford to risk that match to be cancelled. Should I just Laca > Antonio instead?

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

      Yes. Antonio more mins and game’s more sure of going on.

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yup.

      Everton v Newcastle in a bit of danger of being off … nothing official … yet.

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

    Why are folk getting rid of Raphina for long term? Is he off to Bayern or something?

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      So the story goes …

  29. smix
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Is Johnson - West Ham expected to be back now in the starting lineup ?