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FPL Gameweek 36 Scout Picks: City triple-up and no Son

We have chosen our best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players for Gameweek 36 ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

The final selection is partly based on the Scout Squad consensus picks but midweek minutes, budget and updates from the pre-match press conferences are all factored in, too.

We line up in a 4-4-2 formation this week and, as ever, are limited to £83.5m for our first XI.

Our four substitutes, meanwhile, are always cherry-picked from the cheaper crop of players, not to serve as bench fodder or to make the budget up to £100m but rather to give some alternative, viable options who don’t cost as much as some of the names in our line-up.

GOALKEEPER

Leicester City are out of Europe but with 72 hours separating Thursday’s loss in Rome with Sunday’s visit of Everton, Brendan Rodgers may still run wild with the changes. Kasper Schmeichel (£4.9m) looks secure of starts whoever lines up in front of him and he’ll facing two sides with the worst away records in the division in 2021/22 at the King Power Stadium; and, as it happens, the two lowest scorers on the road. The Foxes have kept two clean sheets and conceded only twice in their last four home games.

DEFENDERS

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Jurgen Klopp’s post-Gameweek 35 comments about rotation and Andrew Robertson (£7.3m) have steered us away from the Scot and towards Scout Picks staple Trent Alexander-Arnold (£8.4m), who continues to outperform his fellow full-back – and every other single defender – for expected goal involvement despite Robertson picking up more FPL points of late. Alexander-Arnold was benched last weekend at Newcastle, so surely looks good for two starts in Gameweek 35.

Our City defensive double-up meanwhile could prove to be a bit of a gamble, with Pep Guardiola not offering up any team news beyond a certain Belgian in the broadcast section of his pre-match presser. Joao Cancelo (£7.2m) and Aymeric Laporte (£6.0m) have both started over 93% of the league matches that they have been available for this season, while City have banked clean sheets in 20 of their 34 league matches. They’re also the clear bookies’ favourites for shut-outs across Double Gameweek 36, with Cancelo racking up 25 points across the two reverse fixtures against Newcastle and Wolves. Laporte’s slight clutching of his groin in the closing stages of Wednesday’s loss may have spooked a few prospective owners but we’re keeping faith with the Spaniard in the absence of any news, with Ruben Dias (£6.1m) only just out of price range.

Yes, we might only get one start out of Marcos Alonso (£5.7m) – but how often do we preach about overlooking single Gameweek players and avoiding quantity over quality? Alonso is posting some ridiculous numbers of late, having had an improbable 14 shots and created as many chances in his last five appearances. Even if he just faces a completely out-of-sorts Wolves, that may be enough: they are 19th for expected goals at either end of the pitch over their last four matches.

MIDFIELDERS

 

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  1. sandman58
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Is Havertz to Foden worth it for free?

    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      If you think Foden plays more, yes. But I'm not too sure of his minutes, so opting for an extra City defender

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Tough one really but I’ll probably do it if I get Son.

  2. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Schmeichel, Foster
    TAA, Cancelo, Alonso, James, Matip
    Salah, Saka, Son, Kulu, Gordon
    Pukki, Watkins, Dennis

    1.4m ITB, 1 FT, BB GW36, FH GW37

    I've got an FT to use or burn before FH

    A) James (or Matip) to Laporte (or Dias)
    B) Son to KDB
    C) Pukki to Nketiah
    D) Other what ?

    1. Obamawang
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

      Great team, BTW

  3. James231
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Kane, Rodriguez & Mount out for Nketiah, Richarlison and KDB worth a 4 point hit?

    1. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes

    2. moonbeams
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I’d say so

    3. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes

  4. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Better option out of these for GW36 & 38 only?

    1) KDB & Kulu
    2) Son & Foden

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      1

    2. Obamawang
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      1

    3. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      1

  5. chilli con kone
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Which pair for this week only?

    A. Richardson and Gordon
    B. Nket and Matip

    Bench fodder adjusted accordingly

    1. Obamawang
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A for me, not sure Matip starts.

    2. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  6. Obamawang
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    I’m bench boosting this week so my choice is either:

    (A) KDB & Gelhardt or
    (B) Mahrez & Richarlison -4

    Which brings in most points? FH next week so that doesn’t matter.

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

    2. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  7. Mackans
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Is Justin nailed at Leicester?

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No

    2. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No

  8. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    who will score more points ..

    A. Mahrez + Nketiah
    B. Laporte + Kai
    C. Kai + Iheanacho

    1. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

    2. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    4. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  9. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Good to go lads?

    Ramsdale
    Robbo Taa Cancelo Laporte Dias
    Saka Salah Kulu Ødegaard
    Kane

    Foster Mendy Gelhardt Wood

    Cheers!

    1. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes

  10. jb1985
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Think I am finally settled on the below team (FH). Any major risks?

    Kasper
    TAA, Alonso, Cancelo, Mario
    Salah, Saka, KDB (c), Kulu, Mahrez
    Richie

    Subs: Foster, Nketiah, Tamara's, Gelhardt

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Better double city defence than Mahrez imo

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Who's Mario?

      1. NorCal Villan
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Glad it isn’t just me

      2. jb1985
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Sorry Matip

  11. Mackans
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Is Laporte nailed for 2 starts?

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Should be if injury no issue

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No or you wouldn't ask.

  12. lindeg
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Which trio do you prefer?

    A: Laporte, Kulesevski, Nketiah
    B: Mina, Gordon, Mahrez

    1. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    2. Hotdogs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  13. Ohh1454
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who’s best out of these ?
    A. Mahrez
    B. Jesus
    C. Foden

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B
      A
      C

      But it all depends on what happens.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      ABC

    3. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  14. The Parrot
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Kane + Gordon v Son + Kulu

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

    2. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      This week A

  15. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Morning.
    Im 58 ahead in ML and on a FH. Guessing he's gonna use his too.

    Would you Salah or Kdb capt?

    1. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Salah

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Who do you think will score more points?

  16. Fergymac
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Gordon or Gray? Money no object

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Gordon

    2. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Gordon

  17. dbeck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Is rich expected to play?

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes, has a knock that he picked up v Liverpool, which he's been struggling with but he is expected to play.

    2. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes

  18. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Need some help.

    Pope* Dub
    TAA James Alonso Cash Schar*
    Salah Saka Kulu Havertz Gordon
    Kane Pukki Broja*

    1 FT 0.2 ITB. What should I do here? Plan on playing BB

    Broja > Nketiah seems straightforward but leaves me with no City and also Schar. Not ideal for BB I guess

    Broja + Pope + Schar > Nketiah + Schmeichel + Tavares for -8 worth it? Is there a 4.3 defender who I should bring in for Schar for -4?

    Other option is:
    Kane + Havertz + Schar > Jesus/Richa + Son/KDB + Mina for -8 (leaves me with Broja and Pope SGW)

    Quite confused and could use some help!

  19. We Will Klopp you
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Free hit 37, still got bench boost, 2 free transfers. 0.2m itb

    Ramsdale (Sanchez)
    VVD Taa Cancelo (Schar Johnson)
    Salah Mount Havertz Kulu saka
    Kane nketiah (cucho)

    In a bit of dilemma, tried to prepare for a bench boost over the past gws but due to unforseen injuries and other moves I've had to make my bench is virtually none existent. Should I just use my bench boost gw38 or try to sort something for this gw?

  20. Claudio555
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Chances Justin start both games for Leicester?

    1. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      50%

  21. And7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    On FFS members site the "Six Game Projections - Player Projections" does not work? What is the situation with that?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Less than 6 games left.

  22. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Which two defensive double-ups would you prefer to have for DGW36, and GW38

    A) Chelsea D double up (Alonso and James)
    B) City D double up (Cancelo and Laporte (or Dias)
    C) Pool D double up (TAA, and Matip)

    1. JPSpurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I would personally mix B) and (C but ManC at a push

    2. Shearer & Sutton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  23. Mackans
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who to go for? Söyüncü or Justin?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Not sure I’d go there. I think they’ll only play 1 game each. Justin more upside

    2. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Soy

  24. Fiorentina
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    On FH -
    A TAA + Nketiah
    B Matip + Jesus

    Only have Cancelo in team from MC.

    1. JPSpurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A for me, even discounting any contribution from Nketiah

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

    3. Pilgrim62
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B imo

    4. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

    5. Shearer & Sutton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  25. JPSpurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    No FT (£0.3m ITB), FH GW37. Anything worth -4?

    Schmeichel
    Cancelo, James, Robertson
    KDB, Son, Saka, Maddison, Gordon
    Kane, Richarlison

    Foster, Mateta, Amartey, Schar

  26. HEY JUDE
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Play
    a. Nketiah
    or
    b. Coutinho

    1. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  27. CRAZY TRAIN
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Team locked in. G2g?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Matip Alonso Cancello
    Salah* Son Saka Gordon
    Kane Rich
    (Cash Ramsey fodder)

  28. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    A week of thinking & I still can't decide between son & laporte Or kdb & a cheaper defender (5.1 or below) like ake Or Mykolenko

  29. Fergymac
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Why are people going Laporte over Dias. Am I missing something?

  30. estheblessed
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Final FH draft...I think I'm happy with it. Would love Son but just can't afford him.

    Thoughts?

    Ederson
    VVD, TAA, Laporte, Alonso
    KDB, Salah, Kulu, Saka
    Nketiah, Richarlison

    Foster, Gordon, Gelhardt, Williams.