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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. King Kun Ta
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    BBteam

    Foster Schmeichel
    Robbo Cash White* Cancelo Alonso
    Salah KDB Mount Gordon Saka
    Dennis Jesus Nketiah

    A White -> Matip (for free)
    B Jesus -> Richa & White -> Dias (-4)
    C other suggestion because of minutes played

    Ta amigos!

    Ta lads!

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

      A

    2. Giovanni Giorgio
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A. Nice team

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

      A

    4. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A, Jesus a great pick. Great team, GL!

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

      A is an easy move

    6. King Kun Ta
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Thanks and GL to you all!

  2. Dog and Fox
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Bench one: pukki, kulu, gordon

    Got Kane as spurs «cover», so maybe kulu?

    Thanks, and GL

    1. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Pukki

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

        Hey mate, are you captaining King Kev today?

        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Yep! Had a slight doubt after Madrid game but moved the armband back to KDB yesterday after Pep confirmed it was a tactical sub

        2. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Who are you going for?

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

            Couldn't afford KDB so I'm on Jesus with Mahrez vc.

            Feels like i should play it safe with Salah but may as well go for it.

            I like the fixtures too.

            TV game tomorrow afternoon as well.

            1. The Mentaculus
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              • 2 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Feels like the right week to go for City. Expecting a good comeback v Newcastle, and Wolves look a bit lost now

              1. MrZ
                • 9 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Will you do nketiah to jesus for for -4?

                1. The Mentaculus
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                  • 2 Years
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  Hmm I guess so...no particular reason to give up on Nketiah, but if that's the spot you want to upgrade, I can see Jesus outscoring him by 4 yeah

            2. The Mentaculus
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              • 2 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Good luck mate!

    2. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Sorry we hijacked your thread a bit Dog & Fox. I would add that Kulusevski could have a lot of fun up against Tavares so I would strongly recommend playing him

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

    Play one:

    A. Keane (lei, wat)
    B. Davies (liv, ARS)

    Thanks

  4. JAYPEE
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Should I do White and Raphinha to Laporte and Gordon for a -8
    Or just Raphinha to Gordon for a -4

  5. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Just in case Salah shouldn’t show up in both matches, VC Cancelo, Richa or Kane?

    1. Giovanni Giorgio
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Cancelo

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

    Is it worth a -4 to remove Ben white on BB? Only got 4.9m so limited options (Everton Leicester)

    1. Dannyb
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Holgate?

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

        Cheers. Feels wrong a -4 for Everton defender tho!

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

          Agree. Close call,

    2. Giovanni Giorgio
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Maybe for Mykolenko?

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

        That’s who I’m considering, thanks

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

          Went for him, feels more exciting although most say Mina

      2. King Kun Ta
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        This

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

      Isn't Ben White okay again?

      1. King Kun Ta
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Have a feeling holding will keep huis spot at least the first game

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

          Yeah, maybe.

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

        Vague response from arteta about seeing how he is today. Hopefully get some clues before deadline

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

          Yeah, he said he's okay but needs to train again. So some doubt about starting.

          Arsenal have given up on clean sheets anyhow.

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

    Has Keane lost his place?
    Who will be the best replacement under 4.8 not White, BB

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

      Not many options, maybe Tavares

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Davies or Palace defender

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

        Spurs tend to leak goals though. So their defence is better for attacking returns. But no Doherty of course.

        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          This is why I like Sessegnon, seems most likely to get an attacking return

    3. Giovanni Giorgio
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Tavares

    4. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Looking at either Tavares or Sessegnon myself, Tavares better fixtures but have Ramsdale and not sure I want to double. Sess feels more fun but spurs probably worse defensively

  8. Bangkok Baller
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Ramsey injury has cost me with BB!

    Need to take a -8 this week to get in Gordon and Tavares.

    Worth an extra 4 to get Mahrez instead and lose Kane for Jesus?

    Thanks

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

      Nah, just do Gordon

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

    Play one

    A) Ramsey
    B) Weghorst

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

      Ramsey likely injured.

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

      Think I’d take a -4

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

        Not another one haha
        Who's worth a - 4 for Weghorst out then?

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

          It’s your team, just giving you my opinion. I’d get Gordon for Ramsey

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

            Thanks. Food for thought.......

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

      Ramsey is out, so Weg

  10. Tango74
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Have enough funds for BB 1FT

    Son to KDB or

    Foster to Pickford

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

      Foster to Pickford, but I’d be happy with foster. Anyone else you can upgrade?

      1. Tango74
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Only 1.1 ITB

        Nketiah, pukki KDH

  11. Bubbles1985
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Current BB36 squad:

    Schmike
    TAA Cancelo(vc) James Matip Cash
    Salah(c) Sterling Mount Saka
    Dennis

    Foster Pukki Mateta KDH

    Leaves me with 1.2m itb and 1ft

    How's this for -8 ??

    Sterling, Dennis, Mateta - Out

    Kulu, Rich, Jesus - In

    Cheers

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

      Not sure Dennis is a sell this week for a -4

      1. Bubbles1985
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Me neither tbh.

        Few options for -4.
        Mateta has to go.

        A - Mahrez and Rich
        B - Coutinho and Jesus
        C - Foden and Jesus
        D - Son and Nketiah

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

          Presume you can’t do KDB and nketiah

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

            Maybe C out of those, like the city attackers to the end of season

            1. Bubbles1985
              • 7 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Just makes me nervous with rotation

          2. Bubbles1985
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Nope. Mahrez and Watkins

    2. Giovanni Giorgio
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Wouldn't do it. FH'ing next week?

      1. Bubbles1985
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        No pal, this is my last chip.

        1. Giovanni Giorgio
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Then I would just probably save FT. Or do Sterling-->KDB but maybe you're just short for that?

          1. Bubbles1985
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            0.2m short, unfortunately

          2. Bubbles1985
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            The other single move i planned was Mateta to Nketiah

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

              This makes sense. Albeit it is Watford at home.

              1. Bubbles1985
                • 7 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                I know mate but do not want to have a cameo on BB

            2. Giovanni Giorgio
              • 10 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Yeah that seems more reasonable.

              1. Bubbles1985
                • 7 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Cheers

    3. Bubbles1985
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Or Sterling and Mateta to Mahrez and Watkins

    4. douglasargyll
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I would either keep Mateta and roll the ft or bring in Nketiah

      1. Bubbles1985
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Cheers.
        You think Sterling less rotation risk than Mahrez or Foden?

  12. Forever In Our Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    One quicky.

    Play Chicken Royal or Gordon?

    Got Kane, Son & Richalison.

    Cheers.

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

      Gordon

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

    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

    A) Broja > Nketiah (seems straightforward but leaves me with no City and also Schar. Not ideal for BB I guess?)
    B) Broja + Pope + Schar > Nketiah + Schmeichel + Tavares for -8 (worth it?)
    C) Broja + Schar > Nketiah + ? (is there a 4.2 better defender?)
    D) Kane + Havertz + Schar > Jesus/Richa + Son/KDB + Mina for -8 (leaves me with Broja and Pope SGW)

    Quite confused and could use some help!

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

      Kane and Broja > Jesus and Nacho?

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

        Interesting. Nacho over Richa? Would give me enough to do Schar > Laporte too

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

    How’s this bench boost looking?

    Foster
    Trent Robbo Cancelo Alonso
    Salah Son Saka Coutinho
    Watkins Nketiah

    Bench: Schmeichel Cash Pukki KDH

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Good

    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Shame it’s not KDB 😉 but looking otherwise. 8)

  15. No Professionals
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Pope
    Robertson Cancelo James Cash
    Salah Havertz Saka Gordon
    Kane Watkins

    Sanchez Mateta Ramsey Schar
    1ft 0m (bb left but will use next week)

    A) pope and havertz to schmeichel and foden (-4)
    B) pope, havertz as Kane to schmeichel, De Bruyne and Richarlison (-8)
    C) same as B but son instead of KDB

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

      Wow we seem to be in a similar boat I guess, I am also confused and can't make up my mind. Good thing you're using BB next week so you can do with Ramsey in your team

    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      C with Son.

  16. Gon Freecss
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    a) keep Son (have Kulu) - 8
    b)Son > kdb - 12

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

      A

    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A. B Not worth -4.

  17. Yozzer
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    FH team

    A Matip , Son
    B Mahrez , Trent

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

      Close, B edges it for me

  18. Jose
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Stupid question but if i save this week and free hit next, do i have two free transfers for 38? Thanks

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

      1

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

      Nope

    3. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      1 unfortunately

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

        Thanks all

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

    Do you guys think Foden and Jesus are nailed?

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

      Jesus yes, Foden no

    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Both get 120 minutes this gw

    3. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Foden more nailed but more likely due a rest. Jesus should be good this week but I wouldnt say nailed exactly

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

    Ramsdale

    TAA Alonso Rudiger White

    Saka Kulu Salah Coutinho Mount

    Kane

    Thinking of Kane & Cout > KDB & Rich for a -4

    The lack of City coverage and concerns over Chelsea mins makes me wonder whether to FH this week or I’m 37?
    Thoughts and advice appreciated

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

      You have too few options for GW37 to use the FH in GW36 in my opinion. I'd take the hit. Can you do Kulu instead of Cout?

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

        Thanks - good point re: GW37

        I think Kulu has better week than Coutinho, plus I can bring him back on FH37 and he has City GW38

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

    For this week only

    A. Saka and Richarlison
    B. Luis Diaz and Nketiah

    1. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  22. balint84
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    White or Holgate?

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

      Holgate

    2. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      As transfer targets? Neither

      To start is white fit? If so him.

  23. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Starting elanga (own richarlison)
    Fh next week.

    Is Elanga to Gordon worth -4 for this dbl gw?
    A) Yes
    B) No

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Probably not due to the fact your FHing next week.

  24. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Option A or B?

    A) Dias,VVD,Jota,Jesus
    B) Cancelo,Matip,KDB,Nketiah

    1. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B id say

  25. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Sterling Havertz to KDB (c) Kulu gives me below.
    Thoughts?
    Anything for a hit?

    Ederson
    TAA/Robo/Cancelo/Alonso
    Salah/KDB(c)/Mount/Saka/Kulu
    Pukki

    1. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Good moves. I shipped sterling and werner to get kdb/ richa.

      Now the big decision is do I go all in and cap kdb over mo!

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

        Gonna chase I recon

  26. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Morning guys, this good to go? Right captain pick if I’m leading?

    Schmeichal
    Cancelo (v) - Robbo - Taa - James
    Salah (c) - Son - Kulu - Saka - Cout
    Nketiah

    DDG - Telles - Mateta - Weg

  27. Abra Dubravka
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    This week only:

    A) KDHall
    B) Gordon ?

    1. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  28. Catalan Rangers
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    On Free Hit:

    A) Sterling and Mahrez or
    B) Mane and Maddison

  29. Bobby
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Taking out kane for son for a hit (to defend ml lead) is a bad option yes? Son has been killing me recently

  30. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    More nailed for both games in the dgw?

    A. Tavares
    B. White