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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. Giovanni Giorgio
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    a) Steele --> DDG
    b) Bilva--> Foden (play Sanchez v che)

    ?

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

      B

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

      B

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

    1FT.
    Laca to antonio…?
    Any other option beside antonio…?

    1. jackx13
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Not if you have Bowen I'd say. Beside Antonio - maybe King long term, or save the Transfer if you can field 11.

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

        Can’t field 11… no fwd play

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

      Edouard

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

        is he really good..?

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

    DDG
    TAA Rudi Cancelo
    Son Jota Bilva Bowen
    CR7 Broja Dennis

    3.9. White Tierney D. Luiz

    2ft, 2.3itb

    Have 2ft and need to use one. Choose:
    A) White to Dier
    B) Broja to Edouard
    C) Bilva to Mahrez

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

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

    Ramsdale to:

    a) De Gea
    b) Sanchez
    c) Lloris

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

      ddg

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

      A

      Or sell backup goalie

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      C

  5. klopptimusprime
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Feeling punty. Captain?
    a) TAA
    b) Jota
    c) James
    d) Antonio

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

      Antonio

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

      TAA it s then!

    3. Jimmer887766
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Not C or D

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

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

    Would you take a hit in order to get Spurs def or Mount/Gallagher? - 3.3£ITB

  7. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Were there any last minute injury news/COVID rumors today affecting FPL picks?

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

      No

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

      Gallagher might have covid

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

        Source?

        1. n-doggg
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Multiple.

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

    hi have 1ft and 4.9m itb.

    *
    taa - james - cancelo - reguilon
    bernardo - jota - bowen - son
    antonio - dennis

    (ramsdale* - foster* - livra - watkins - saka)

    a) ramsdale -> ddg
    b) ramsdale -> sanchez
    c) ramsdale -> lloris
    d) foster -> ddg

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

      D means a lot of money in keepers but I have done ok having 2 fully starting keepers and rotating this season, if that’s worth anything.

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

    Ramsdale & BSilva to DDG & Moura for a hit ?

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

    Been climbing (admittedly from a rather crappy tank) slowly due to a cautious approach so…

    Sanchez
    TAA-James-Cancelo
    Son-Bilva-Gallagher-Moura-KDB
    Maupay-King

    (Ramsdale*, Livra, Tomiyasu, Watkins)

    A.G2G or should I take a hit?
    B. Start Maupay or Livra?

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

    Ramsdale Guaita
    TAA Cancelo James Cash Johnson
    Jota Foden Gundogan ESR Martinelli
    Ronaldo Antonio Watkins

    A) Cash > Reguilion
    B) ESR > Maddison
    C) Watkins > Broja

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

    Which combo:
    a) Cancelo, Foden, Bilva
    b) Zinchenko, Foden, Sterling

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

      A by mile

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

        any other City combo worth taking? (I'm on FH)

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

    Watkins > Antonio yay or nay?

    1. COLLIN QUANER
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      In the same boat but mine would be for -4. Not sure if I'm keen on it for a hit. But for no hit, I'd say go for it

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

        I am currently fielding 9 players so definitely will be making hits in total

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

      Nay.

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

      Considered the same, went with nay to ensure one sub. If you already have a definite 12, I’d say maybe yes.

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

        I have 9 players...lol

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

      Nah. Plays Newcastle soon

  14. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Guaita starting?

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

      50/50

    2. enrico.palazzo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I’ve seen this on a few pages and was about to transfer him out. Have I missed something?

      1. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        One leaked team sheet had him in. Was about to -4 to DDG but might hold off now

        1. enrico.palazzo
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Same. That’s a real dilemma now

  15. C_G
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    is this gtg? no FTs, 0.1 ITB.

    Sanchez

    Cancelo Rudi TAA Livra

    Foden Bilva Salah Jota

    Dennis Antonio

    Steele Laca Saka White

    Should I do Laca/Saka?White ---> ? (-4)??

  16. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Oh no

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

      Blimey

  17. bjarnia87
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Is Guita not playing anymore?

    1. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Had covid, could be back in now

      1. bjarnia87
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Ok thankx , than I will not use -4 on him atm

  18. Ando
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    How does this FH team look? Suggestions are welcome!

    Butland

    TAA / Cancelo / Reguilon

    Salah / Jota / Son / Bowen / Gallagher

    Antonio / Dennis

    Bench: De Gea / Dalot / Royal / Broja

  19. Big W
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Please help with this 2nd draft WC? 1.4 ITB

    DDG | Sanchez

    Lamptey | Dalot | TAA | Cancelo | Royal

    Moura | Jota | KDB | Maddison | Son

    Broja | Antonio | King

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

      Looks really good.

      1. Big W
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        ty!

  20. banskt
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsdale -> DDG for free losing 0.2m on Ramsdale?

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

      Yes

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

      No.

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

      Yes. Although I sold Foster instead.

  21. JabbaWookiee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    No goalie. No Salah. 1 FT. Got 10 out but seen a lot of talk about potential James, Ronaldo and Jota benchings. Which of the below?

    A) Ramsdale > DDG
    B) Ronaldo & Martinelli > Salah & King (-4)
    C) All the above (-8)
    D) Roll the FT
    E) Free hit and get the Arsenal assets back next week

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

      In the same boat.
      Considering Ramsdale + Jota -> DDG + Salah (-4)
      Arsenal plays City next week, so there is less urgency to get them back.

  22. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Captain:

    A) Son
    B) Ronaldo

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

      A

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

    Isn’t Cancelo actually a good captain option?
    Had his rest with the ban 2 weeks ago so don’t expect benching, cleanie quite probable against Brentford, and always the possibility of attacking returns.

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Good choice. Trent edges it for me tho

  24. Justin Credibles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    ?Is Guaita still first choice at Palace?

  25. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Is there any reason why KDB wouldn’t start?

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

      Fitness

  26. Billybigspuds
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone in the know about Everton? Chances of game going ahead?

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Slim

  27. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Watkins or Antonio?

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

      Watking

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

      Watkins doesn't have a game

  28. MysticMac17
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Best one week striker punt (wildcarding next gameweek)

    Cavani, Antonio or Edouard

  29. drughi
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Jota (C) and DDG in for ramsdale, thats it no more tinkering. GL everybody

  30. Who are all Lukakus
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    1 FT with 3.6m itb, would you

    A. Foster to DDG

    B. Other transfer, may be hits?

    Ramsdale* Foster*

    Taa Cancelo Rudiger Alonso James

    Son Jota(c) Foden Bilva Saka*

    Watkins* King Broja