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The best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards for Gameweek 31 are debated by our regular panel.

ABOUT THE SCOUT SQUAD

Fantasy Football Scout contributors Az, Sam, Neale and Tom each propose an 18-man squad of Fantasy players with the focus solely on the upcoming Gameweek.

Their selections serve as a long list for the Scout Picks, as the players nominated will then be narrowed down to a squad of 15 (with the starting XI not exceeding a total cost of £83.5m) for our final weekly selection ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

Each writer must meet the following requirements:

  • At least one goalkeeper costing £5.0m or less
  • At least one sub-£5.0m defender
  • At least one midfielder listed at £6.5m or below
  • At least one forward priced at £7.0m or lower
  • No more than three players from the same club

*If you didn’t see it previously, we’ve started doing a ‘bus team’ Scout Picks earlier in the week in order to share our initial selection thoughts with Fantasy managers who perhaps couldn’t be around closer to the deadline – but we’ll still be publishing our final squad as we were before.

SCOUT SQUAD’S PICK OF THE BEST FPL PLAYERS FOR GAMEWEEK 31

 

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  1. Philosopher's Stones
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Best Coutinho replacement?

    A: Bowen (if fit)
    B: Foden
    C: Mount

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't pick any of those three because of rotation concerns. If those are the only options, Foden.

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Bowen is no rotation concern if fit.

    2. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'd hold

    3. Philosopher's Stones
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks lads. Just came up with a couple more options. Reposting below.

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

    Would you do TAA > James if you already had Robbo?

    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If James is fit, yes

  3. Teddy10
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A or B?

    A) White, De Bruyne, Mateta

    B) Roberts, Gordon, Kane

    1. rilo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      b

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

      B

  4. rilo
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is Pukki an option?
    Also Sancho od tempting

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Wouldn't look at Pukki unless to release fund for some other move.

      1. rilo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Jimenez -> Pukki and Couthino->Sancho

        1. waltzingmatildas
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I don't mind that actually

  5. Philosopher's Stones
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Best Coutinho replacement?

    A: Bowen (if fit)
    B: Foden
    C: Mount
    D: Raphinha
    E: Benrahma
    F: Havertz
    G: Hold

    1. rilo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      G

    2. amonito
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      F

    3. abcdef3
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      C or F. I personally have Mount because I think Havertz is very likely to be rested for Lukaku for league games that come before CL games

  6. AzzaroMax99
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I need to downgrade one of two
    A) Saka (to Martinelli probably)
    B) Mount (to 6.6 mid max and which?)

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't do A. B with Barnes?

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I have Maddison already. Will find another way thou.

        1. waltzingmatildas
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Double Leicester mids might be interesting. I'm not even sure if he will start, but maybe Elanga?!

    2. abcdef3
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I have both and wouldn't sell either of them. If I had to pick one maybe Mount > Barnes or Martinelli

  7. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    If it looks like TAA starts, would you BB this?
    Sanchez Broja Doherty Ramsey

    1. rilo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      it might be 14 points so not so bad

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, plus it is out of the way then. Have two FHs as well so will use them in 33 and 36/37.
        Could also look at Ramsey to Brownhill/Gordon for a hit

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      You don't want to keep until GW36, no?!

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        My team value is terrible so I'm not sure who I'll be able to afford from the decent teams in 36

    3. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Hold the BB

  8. Slitherene
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Start Coady or Broja?

    1. rilo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Coady

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

      Coady

    3. Root
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Broja

  9. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Just 42 hours left. It's not *that* bad, is it...?!? 😀

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Had a bit of excitement doing a TV recording this IB, but even with that it feels like forever!!!

  10. TanN
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Think I'll do Watkins --> Weghorst

    This would give me enough to do:
    RAN--> 5.9m defender as a -4

    Laporte the best option? Or C.Roberts? Or someone else?

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Laporte

  11. JY84
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Sa (Dubravka)
    Rudiger Cancelo White (TAA, Coady)
    Saka Salah Willock Son Gordan
    Laca Borja (Jimenez)

    With Jimenez suspended, which is the better move? Planning to go with A but not sure whether it is advisable not to have Kane in my squad.... Can't get him too unless I transfer out Son or Salah to raise funds....
    (A) Weghorst for Jimenez
    (B) Kane + Kulu for Son & Jimenez (-4)

    1. rilo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A.
      I really don't think selling Son is great option to get Kane

    2. bso
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

  12. Drumandbaines123
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Would you go for:

    A. Ronaldo & Gordon
    B. Sancho & Calvert-Lewin

    1. rilo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I would say A. The other three players could all be trash

    3. Slitherene
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

  13. Meechoo115
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is Trent DEFINITELY out of Watford

    1. theplayer
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No

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

      Yes almost certain

    3. Shineonme
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'd say so

  14. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Sorry if already said but is Ramsdale likely to be fit for the weekend?

    Is Ramsdale to Pope for a hit worth it?

    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      It wasn't clear from the presser

    2. abcdef3
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If it wasn't for a hit it would be so worth it. But with Ramsdale having 2 doubles himself you're taking a hit for Pope having one more fixture between now and the end of the season. I wouldn't say that's worth it, unless of course you have a WC or FH left

      1. 1justlookin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I still have my FH left

  15. Mark Colonel
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Please rate my team , WILDCARD ACTIVATED

    GK : SCHMEICHEL
    DEF: RUDIGER ----ROBERTSON---CANCELO ---DOHERTY
    MID : MADDISON ---SAKA---SALAH---MOUNT---KULUSEVSKI
    FORWARD : KANE

    4-5-1

    SUB : GK 3,9 --- TAA ( while injured) ---CUCHO ---GREENWOOD

    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Look out for James, pretty template pretty good

    2. abcdef3
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not having James on a wildcard is madness. A very good team though I like it

      1. abcdef3
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        One change I would suggest is Pope for Schmeichel, but it's much of a muchness really

        1. HD7
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          How about this WC mates?
          BB33 and FH37 currently

          Pope Dubravka
          Robbo Cancelo James White Schar
          Salah Saka Maddy Kulu Gordon
          Adams Kane Weghorst

          1. HD7
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Sorry Gordon is Fraser

    3. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Players I don't like at all

      - Schmeichel (Leicester are garbage, they've nothing to play for in the league - rather go Ramsdale 100x)
      - Doherty (Tottenham are not good defensively - I'd rather White who is cheaper and plays for a better defense).

      Otherwise as other's have said feels like you should try get James in. Over Rudiger for me.

      1. HD7
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I agree. What do you think about James?
        How many games will he be rotated fpl wise? 50/50 or lets say 70/30 he plays. Obviously it will depends if they beat Real again.

  16. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Planning on using BB in 33 or 36. With that in mind, how does Foster and Willock > Pope and Gordon sound for a hit?

    Current team

    Ramsdale*
    TAA* Robbo Cancelo James Doherty
    Salah Son Foden Saka
    Weghorst

    Foster Willock Broja Dennis

    Gordon would probably play instead of TAA

    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Who will you bench for Gordon if TAA is fit?

  17. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Start Broja (Leeds) or Doherty (New)?

    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Doherty (just)

  18. marcos11
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Chalobah+Amartey or Dalot+Fofana on WC?

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      All very much rotation risks!!!

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

      woof - wouldn't want any of them.

  19. abcdef3
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Very torn here, who would you make 1st sub on my bench to inevitably come in for Trent?

    A) Coady, Broja, Gelhardt
    B) Broja, Coady, Gelhardt

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'm in a similar boat ( am doing Broja first sub:) )

      1. abcdef3
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Broja is the more fun pick isn't it. I just hate the idea of Sa getting a clean sheet for me with Coady being benched

  20. NorCal Villan
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is it pretty much a given that Thiago Silva won’t play this weekend? Seems to be conventional wisdom around here that he doesn't play first match after IB. What say y’all?

    1. abcdef3
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't transfer him in, put it that way

      1. NorCal Villan
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks!

        If you already had him, what would you do? Not fully happy with getting him in weeks ago, and concerned about his playing time going forward, so tempted to move him to Chalobah for a hit. Also could just bench him for Ait Nouri.

        1. abcdef3
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          If you can't move him up to Cancelo or James, I'd just bench him for Ait Nouri rather than getting Chalobah for a hit

          1. NorCal Villan
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Already have Cancelo. Actually have the cash to move Silva to James, which I had considered but also slightly concerned about his availability. Obviously prefer James over Chalobah but need to have someone who is gonna play

  21. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Any news on if Schar will be fit to play?

  22. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which option?

    A) Jimmy to Weghorsr
    B) Saiss to Cancelo
    C) Jimmy/Kilman to Weghorst/Cancelo for -4

    Ramsdale, Dubravka
    Rudiger, Doherty, TAA, Saiss, Kilman
    Saka, Barnes, Salah, Kulu, Ramsey
    Jimenez, Lacazette, Kane

    1.5 in the bank

  23. FredrikH
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Tuchel presser when or has it been?

  24. dbeck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Jimmy and D.James to Weghorst and Kai seem like a good hit?

    Other option is Jim to fodder, James to Kai giving me some cash to beef up the def the following week

    Pope
    Tierney cancelo cucu Doherty
    James Salah Saka kulu
    Kane broja

    Sanchez barnes Trent Jim

  25. Malkmus
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Evening all. On wc, pending injury news. Gtg?

    Ramsdale (4.0)
    Tta- Robbo - cancelo - white
    Salah (c) - kulu- Mount - Havertz - saka
    Kane

    Subs - Livramento- Cucho-Gelhardt

    James for tta or robbo if fit?
    Barnes over one Chelsea mid?

    Ta !

  26. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    If you FH33 and WC34, what are you doing with Ramsdale for GWs32&33?

    Use FT or bench and play Foster??

  27. Zilla
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Got Dubravka and Ramsdale, are both confirmed out?

  28. grooveymatt65
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    hey guys this is my team:

    Sa Jakupovic

    TAA Doherty Digne Saiss White

    Coutinho Kulusevski Maddison Martinelli Brownhill

    Kane Lacazette Richarlison

    8.1 itb 1ft

    What could I do from the below?

    1. Coutinho to Salah for free

    2. Coutinho and Digne to Salah and Tarkowski for -4

    3. Saiss and Digne to Robertson and Cancelo for -4

    4. Digne and Coutinho to Salah and Cancelo for -4

    5. Other

    6. Save

    thanks 🙂

  29. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Not a single Saka pick!

  30. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Selling TAA gives so many options but i think it's not worth it.I think that Liverpool will keep cs against ManUtd and Everton and they have great fixtures after these two games.