Scout Picks

FPL Gameweek 38 Scout Picks: Spurs triple-up but no Salah or De Bruyne

We have chosen our best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players for Gameweek 38 ahead of Sunday’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

It was a fight between Kasper Schmeichel (£5.0m) and David Raya (£4.3m) for Scout Picks duties this week but with Leeds United probably needing to score at least once in Gameweek 38, we’ve shied away from the budget Brentford man. We’ve instead sided with Schmeichel, who will be facing a sorry Southampton side who have scored just eight goals in their last 11 matches – no team has found the net on fewer occasions in that time. Schmeichel is also averaging 6.3 points per match in his last six home fixtures. In case you’re worried about end-of-season benchings, Brendan Rodgers has already confirmed that Schmeichel starts on Sunday.

DEFENDERS

Rests and rotation, Reece James in midfield and Maddison's form: FPL notes

Rotation is very much a concern with our first defensive pick. Chelsea sewed up third place on Thursday with a draw against Leicester, with the suggestion being that Thomas Tuchel may turn to many of his fringe players for the dead rubber against Watford. Reece James (£6.4m) subsequently carries an asterisk next to his name but in the absence of any concrete team news from west London, we prefer to focus on the upside. And what an upside: Watford have scored only 10 goals in Roy Hodgson’s 17 matches in charge, while they have also allowed more chances and crosses from their left flank than any other team in that time.

 

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  1. Jones Kusi
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Best moves here? Im 17 points ahead.

    1 FT 1.5 ITB
    My team:
    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Dias Alonso
    Martinelli Kulu Son Gordon Zaha
    Ings Watkins Rich

    His team:
    Pickford Ramsdale
    TAA Rudiger Cancelo Amartey Schär
    Saka Son Zaha Coutinho Maddison
    Kane Nketiah Broja

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

      Dias out

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

      Ings to Toney. Captain Son

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Dias, Martinelli & Watkins > Sessignon, Mount & Toney -8

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

    Do you think R James start this GW? Or is it too risky to go there with no decent subs?

    Cheers

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Latter

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

        Toney a better pick?

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

          In terms of starts yeah

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

      He starts. If you own you don’t bench or sell, if you don’t have you don’t buy. So it likely makes no difference to you.

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

        You can’t possibly have a player more appealing to play than him

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

        Sorry, I ment buy not start

        Toney it is then, cheers

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

    Madison + Cancelo
    or
    Vardy + Matip/Zinchenko

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

      A

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  4. DT42
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Good morning Asia, final decision.
    A. Kulu and Kane (4)
    B. Vardy and Diaz

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A for Asia

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

      B

    3. syke63
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Prefer B if you have Son

      1. DT42
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thanks
        Yes, Son will be captain, I should have mentioned that.

    4. Die Hard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  5. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Are most of you waiting for lineups before moving players?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Nah, do what makes you happy.

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I am waiting until the very last...

    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes, as I genuinely don’t know what transfer to make … so hopefully some leaks will help.

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

    Gun to head and no lineup news tomorrow. Do you sell Salah?

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

      Yes. Most likely benched and you can bring in any player

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

        Thank you

    2. syke63
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yep

    3. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      yes

    4. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes

    5. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes

    6. Salan
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes. It's a waste to bench 13m. Easily can make a move or two to have very good starters.

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

    If your rival has Emerson Royal and you are chasing, would you still bring in Sess or ignore it and hope for a Norwich goal?

    1. L S P
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Ignore

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

      Ignore.

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

    A) Kane, Diaz
    B) Toney, Mane

    Both for -4. Chasing 35 points. Leader and I have Son.
    Which option is the best move?

    1. DT42
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Definitely A

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

      That’s a big deficit but A most likely to have both sides get a big haul

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A and Captain Kane

    4. AppleDunk
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Cheers all. Good luck to u guys too.

    5. Salan
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Both can work.

  9. L S P
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Chasing. Best pair:

    A) Mane & Mount
    B) Mane & Toney
    C) Vardy & Diaz
    D) Kane & Maddy/Barnes

    Also, it’s not worth bringing Son in unless you C right?

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

      A for me

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

      A or B

  10. Price Changes
    Ragabolly
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Risers: Toney (6.9) James (6.5) Joelinton (5.9) Matip (5.3) Raya (4.4) Sessegnon (4.4)

    Fallers: Weghorst (6.2) Willock (5.3) Schär (4.1)

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

      Joelinton lol

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

      Thank you Ragabolly for these daily updates this season.

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

        I thought this was an automated script?

    3. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Cheers Ragabolly.

    4. L S P
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Feel better Raga!

    5. MidTableFantasy
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Thanks for all your work!

    6. The Mighty One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Thank you for doing this every day. Really appreciate it!

    7. snow pea in repose
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Thanks for your dedication and discipline this season

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

      Thanks for the consistent and very helpful work for the season!

    9. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Cheers RB

      Thanks for all the time and effort you spend for the community, its very highly appreciated !!

      Hope the break refreshes you

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

      Cheers Raga. Thanks for all your work - the LiveFPL site is such a good resource!

      Enjoy the summer break 🙂

    11. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      For the final time this season-- 1 up!

      Thanks Raga!

    12. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Thanks for the brilliant service RB!

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

      Cheers RB, thanks a lot for this daily info

    14. Tambling5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      4 up! That'll come in handy next week. Oh!...

    15. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Thanks Ragabolly - both these updates and your great site are very much appreciated. Enjoy the break! 🙂

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

      Thank you, and have a great summer

    17. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Thanks for the updates every day mate, all the best for summer....

    18. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Cheers Raga will miss the 6up TV 115mill brigade for a few months

    19. Jebus Saves
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Cheers Raga

  11. DT42
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Origi will score in his farewell game
    You heard it here first!

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I heard it elsewhere before you.

      1. DT42
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I’m bringing in Origi for old times sake!

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I hope he scores a hatty for you.

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

          best of luck he deserves a farewell goal

  12. waldo666
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    At a bit of a loss here with what to do, 1 FT and 0.3 ITB, was ready to shift Coutinho but at least he might play. Holding onto hope that Ronnie might actually play, hopefully get concrete news before deadline, he was to be my captain.

    Happy to hear thoughts.

    Ramsdale
    James TAA Cancelo
    Coutinho Salah* Saka Kulusevski Eiksen
    Broja Ronaldo*

    (Dubravka Weghorst Coady Keane)

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Pretty sure it was confirmed Ronnie is 100% out with hip flexor issue.

      Salah broja Ronaldo out
      Son Kane Toney in

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Confirmed by who? I haven't seen anything from the club at all.

        Don't mind those moves but not sure I'm keen on -8. Could do 2 for -4, just got the lead back in my ML so don't want to go too hit happy, cheers.

        1. Eh, just one more thing ...
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Sky News, Football365, 90minutes, Sun, Metro and other newspapers and the Twitter army have been jibbering about it … widely reported …

          1. Eh, just one more thing ...
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Appreciate nothing from club … been reported he’s not even in the country.

        2. Eh, just one more thing ...
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Probably wise .. maybe just Kane son in for Ronnie and Salah.

  13. MidTableFantasy
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Pick one:
    a) Zaha
    b) Mount (-4)
    c) Saka (-4)
    d) ASM (-4)
    e) Callum Wilson (-4)

    Current team:
    Ederson
    TAA Cancelo Alonso Taylor
    Zaha Diaz Son Kulu KDB
    Nketiah
    (Richarlison Andersen Mateta)

    1. L S P
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A - Zaha has a good chance of being in the points.

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

        Cheers - and after looking at taking a hit for the last GW probably makes sense to just keep him and hope for the best

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A. Think Palace do some damage to Utd

  14. CoKane & Zohores
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    I'm selling Salah and am 20 points behind leader who has Son and Vardy. I have Kane. Who to bring in (would most likely captain):
    1. Son
    2. KDB
    3. Mane

    Also is Martinelli to Mount worth a hit.

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      1 & yes

      1. DT42
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        This

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      1 and mount

    3. Salan
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      2 or 3 and captain him.

  15. ILOVEBAPS
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Get Toney or Barnes?

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Toney

  16. Cheeky Onion
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Top 3 in ML get paid out - 19 behind 1st & 15 ahead of 3rd & 4th. A bit worried about rotation with some of DGW37 players - what moves to make here? 1FT - 0.1m ITB

    Raya
    Cancelo - Matip - Sess
    KDB - (S)on - Maddison - Zaha
    Vardy - Richarlison - Ings

    Pickford - KDH - Holgate - Digne
    A) Digne > Royal
    B) Digne + Madders > James + Erikson (-4)
    C) Digne + Rich > Alonso/Azpi + Toney (-4)
    D) Digne + Madders + Rich > Royal + Diaz + Toney (-8)
    E) Digne + Madders + Vardy > Robbo + Diaz + Toney (-8)

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      C easily. Azpi more assured a start than Alonso.

      Madders is a great pick for this week!

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

    Start one.

    A. Schar
    B. White
    C. Tavares

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Sorry, I’m not starting any of those. Just play with ten.

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

        Was leaning towards that. Cheers

    2. Bojam
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I'd start White with Tavares first bench option. White may not play but Tavares should. Schar also an injury doubt. Can see Arsenal getting the result now it doesn't matter for Everton's survival. Burnley need something to guarantee survival.

  18. Threat Level Midnight
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    KDB is going under the radar this week. He’s going to be the differential captain that wins leagues.

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Certainly if you captained him GW36 that is true.

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

        That was certainly the highlight of my largely otherwise forgettable season 🙂 Cheers Kevin!

  19. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Capt Kdb or mount??

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Mount. City face a better defence and the goals get spread across their attack.

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Mount

  20. steven8991
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    A. Cash > Alonso
    B. Richarlison > Toney
    C. both for -4

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B. Alonso not assured starter AND those are valuable 4 points.

  21. umerlfc
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Which combo scores the most points?

    A) Kane + Maddison
    B) Kane + Diaz
    C) Vardy + Maddison
    D) Vardy + Diaz
    E) Toney + Mane

    1. DT42
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      The order you have here is about right

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Agreed.

    2. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

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

    Havent had jo time to folllw any news, and I trust u....save to do Salah to Son (C)?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Trust no one. Salah > Brownhill.

      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Lol at people who don’t already own Brownhill.

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Though I like Brownhill I think Son is slightly better.

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

        Thanks, my seasin is up to tour advice lol

  23. I Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Diaz or Mount?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Mount

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Mount

  24. Bojam
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Appreciate thoughts on this FH team pls:

    Dubravka
    Cancelo, Matip, Sessegnon
    Bowen, Mane, Mount, Maddison, Son(C)
    Kane, Vardy

    (Steele, Gelhardt, Tsimikas, Johnson)

    Confident Gelhardt starts given Leeds' injuries and suspensions. So there's a little cover on the bench.

    Mane over KDB the right call? Could go Cancelo > Stones (or Alonso), Mane -> KDB, Bowen -> Diaz?

    Won my ML by some distance but looking to rise in OR. Enough different about this team? Worth a differential captaincy?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Love this team. I would not make any of those moves. Kane is a decent alternative to Son for captaincy.
      Could potentially do Bowen > Saka would be my only change.

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

        Cheers 🙂 GL this week!

  25. Better luck next year
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    KDB injured for GW38?

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Just unfounded rumours at the moment as far as i hear … will be a tense deadline run in tomorrow…

      1. Threat Level Midnight
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Where are the rumors?

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          At the mill.

  26. Salan
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    For all chasers, there is no way to bring Son in if you don't own him now. You have to pick differentials, e.g., Diaz, Mane, Sterling, Maddison, Eriksen... and pray Spurs not going well away against Norwich.

  27. Threat Level Midnight
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Pick one this week please (It's in my preferred order this week.)

    A. Bowen
    B. Barnes
    C. Raphinha
    D. Madders

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

      I don't like C. Other three are good.

      I prefer Leicester players. Another 9-0 may be.

      1. Threat Level Midnight
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I feel the same I think. I think Vardy bags a hat trick but I can't make it work price wise. Barnes should start after on coming on as a sub last week i hope..

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A ….

      D
      B
      C

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      DABC

    4. banskt
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Curious to know the answer. Confused which one of those to bring in. There's also Eriksen, Zaha and Kulusevski in that price range.

      1. Threat Level Midnight
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I went Bowen

  28. Eh, just one more thing ...
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    If we get no news, which one free transfer would you make please? Or -4

    Ramsdale
    TAA Rudiger Cancelo
    Son Zaha Maddison Kulu Saka
    Toney Nkeita

    Guitia VVD Richarlison cash …… £4.5m in bank

    Thank you?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Richarlison > Vardy with Nketiah 1st sub. Ready for the inevitable surprise benchings that will happen this week.

      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Yes, thank you .. that is my current plan assuming no news, then just hope he starts. Other is Kane in and VVD or Cash out for a -4.

  29. Bojam
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Form says Bowen or Maddison.

    Maddison has the easier fixture but will he start again? Has played 90 in the last three games.

    Bowen guaranteed a start but Brighton aren't easy opposition.

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

      Reply fail to Threat Level Zero.

    2. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Only reason I have Maddison so low honestly. I feel strongly that he's due for the benching you referenced.

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

        I'm confident enough to pick him in my FH team this week. Think Leicester will try to end the season on a high. I'm crossing my fingers that Maddison and Vardy both start.

        1. Threat Level Midnight
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I hope you're right. I went Bowen but it was a tough decision.

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

            Go with Michael Scarn

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

        Understood this concern, but I still think he will start in this home match.

    3. Ruinenlust
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      What would Miaddison be rested for?

  30. UpTheCherries
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Do we think Kulusevski starts?

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

      I do. Spurs need to win and Kulu is definitely in the strongest starting 11. Can on as a sub in the last game so should be fit.

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

        Cheers, my thinking as well. Would love a haul from him as hes such a differential