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Should we back Harry Kane (£11.6m) against a leaky Liverpool defence? Is it time for a Scout Picks double-up on the Newcastle United backline? And is there any residual love for Phil Foden (£8.5m)?

Those are the questions being posed by our in-house panel of Sam, Az, Tom and Neale, who each put together an 18-man player longlist ahead of Gameweek 15 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

These selections will go a long way toward deciding Friday’s Scout Picks, with the FPL assets receiving the most votes in with a better chance of making the cut.

READ MORE: Live updates from Thursday’s press conferences


ABOUT THE SCOUT SQUAD

Everything you ever wanted to know about the FPL Bonus Point System - part one

Our four resident writers are solely focused on the upcoming Gameweek with their selections.

The players who get the most votes are much more likely to make the Scout Picks, although the final XI can’t exceed £83.0m – so occasionally, cheaper alternatives have to be found.

Each of our writers must meet the following requirements for this feature:

  • At least one sub-£5.0m goalkeeper
  • At least one sub-£5.0m defender
  • At least one sub-£6.0m midfielder
  • At least one sub-£7.0m forward
  • No more than three players from the same club

SCOUT SQUAD’S PICK OF THE BEST FPL PLAYERS FOR GAMEWEEK 15

 

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  1. Mozumbus
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Do you think Haaland gonna start?

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

      No clue! I think not.

    2. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I think he will not start

    3. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Haaland and foden starting is a million dollar question

      1. Mozumbus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yes
        Foden has better chances in my opinion since he's not injured

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          He wasn’t injured last GW either

          1. Mozumbus
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            So he had better chances last GW also, lol

            1. La Roja
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Exactly my point. With Pep, I can can’t guess. It’s a dice you roll

              1. Mozumbus
                • 4 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Haaland has got two negatives
                Pep roulette
                And then he's injured

                1. La Roja
                  • 13 Years
                  3 years, 1 month ago

                  He might be fit though. We could find out tomorrow. If he is fit then he starts

                  1. Mozumbus
                    • 4 Years
                    3 years, 1 month ago

                    Agreed

    4. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I will make my guess tomorrow night

  2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I have three players from that bus team. And one of them is Foden 😉

  3. Bucket Man
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    1FT 0.8 ITB.

    Holding on to my high rank by the skin of my teeth. Lots of problems again this week but Toney to Wilson?

    Guiata
    Cancelo, Trippier, Webster
    Salah, Saka, Foden, Martinelli
    Haaland, Mitro, Toney
    Ward, Gabriel, Guehi, Andreas

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Can't argue with that move

    2. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I would also consider Mitro > Scamacca for a fit.

      Or, given that Salah > KDB is probably worth a hit to captain KDB if Haaland is likely out, then I would actually probably do Mitro > DCL for a total of -8 if you can afford it (maybe exact cash?)

      1. Bucket Man
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks guys. A hit with only two weeks to the World Cup is hopefully. Something I can avoid but will see. Could play Gabriel over Mitro but always the chance of a goal or penalty for him. Could play Ward in net too. Will see

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Oh yeah I think I'm being slowly swayed to Ward over Guiata also

          1. Bucket Man
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Everton at home look a lot better then away though. But Leicester have improved massively and if I need Guehi off the bench which I might do it could be worth it. Best of luck!

  4. Deulofail
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    One more WC draft for the day. Thoughts on this for a GW16 BB?

    Sanchez (Pickford)
    Cancelo Trippier Dalot* (Shaw Gabriel**)
    KDB Trossard Rashford Almiron (Xhaka)
    Kane Darwin Wilson***

    *Could be Dawson
    **Could be Zinchenko
    ***Sell for Jesus in GW16

    Would be a shame not to fit Alvarez in if we know he's starting, but I can't book in more than one transfer either.

    1. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Looks great. Would stick with Dalot and Gabriel over Dawson and Zinchenko.

      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. The worry for Dalot is a YC screwing up the whole BB plan, so I would be crossing all my appendages that he scrapes through the match cleanly. Also would like Antony and Estupinan but you can't have them all. Haaland in GW16 would be nice too

  5. Bavarian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Zaha - Mitrovic > Trossard - Wilson worth -4?

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Good transfer on paper.

      But you know the drill. Both Zaha and Mitro will play terribly bad. But they will end up with dirty penalty goals and max baps

      1. Bavarian
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate

    2. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Would just do Mitrovic to Wilson. If possible.

      1. Bavarian
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        need some funds

  6. The Mentaculus
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Things are looking up for Estupinan... Had almost written him off after the BGW, but now the scouts are all over him & he could be back in my starting 11 again if Haaland is out

    1. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Very tempting, but not reaching 60 mins is a real concern

      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Finally played 90 last week. Bit of a risky buy still but I'm happy to retrieve him from the end of my bench

        1. Deulofail
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Ah yes, worth it if you own him. Tempted by him on my WC since my first draft many weeks ago

  7. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I genuinely think Jesus is in the top 3 forwards to own this week.

    Chelsea defense is decimated, and Arsenal's form is fantastic. Excited to see what he can do.

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Agreed. Both Jesus and Saka (if fit) could easily haul this GW. Chelsea defending is alarm bells

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Blank and YC is what will you get.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe last year. But not this season. This season, my luck is in 😉

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Camzy got Almiron early, I am paying attention to what he says

    3. WVA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Agree but still prefer Saka and Marti

    4. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If we get some classic unclear quotes by Pep tomorrow and later in the day information from trustworthy reporters than he still wasn't included in training with the first team, then I'm doing Haaland ➡ Jesus for free.

      1. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Kepa was saving their asses for far too long and will certainly be missed.

    5. NorCal Villan
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Jesus is just alright

  8. Mozumbus
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Haaland and Toney to Kane and Wilson
    Yes or No?

    Thanks

    1. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes if Haaland out.

      1. Mozumbus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Got exact funds
        So might get priced out waiting for the presser

  9. TanN
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Phew, sinbin over for me!

    Been banned for the comment 'why not I guess'.

    I'm assuming it was a mistake?!

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gravless don’t get equal treatment :mrgreen:

      1. TanN
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I don't understand!?

        What's graceless?

        1. WVA
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          You don't have a photo

        2. Deulofail
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          lacking grace, elegance, or charm

          1. La Roja
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            😀

          2. WVA
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Haha

    2. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Terrible modding. Should have been banned for longer for that awful comment. I went back and reported the comment again and implore others to do the same if we are to keep this place out of the gutter.
      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/25465012

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Why not I guess

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Woah, easy, no need for that sort of language

          1. La Roja
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            😎

          2. TanN
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Haha!

            Love it

        2. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Enjoy your ban La Roja!

          1. La Roja
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I’m still here, get in!

            1. TanN
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              What!? After such horrendous language? Deserves a 48hr ban surely!

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Were you banned for 48hrs for that?!
      Mods - I think you owe an apology here

      1. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        An apology and free membership for the rest of the season sounds fair to me.

        1. Deulofail
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Did they ever give the free membership to the winner of the price prediction competition?

        2. TanN
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I agree!

      2. TanN
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yep. I didn't try post anything on the Tuesday but I couldn't post anything yesterday.

        So I'm assuming it was 48hrs

  10. WVA
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Really tough team selection for me this week, any help would be great as I've had four red arrows in a row.

    0FT as did Toney to Wilson before the price changes. 1.2 ITB

    1. Captain and vice captain correct?
    2. Bench order correct?
    3. Foden to Rashford -4?

    Pope
    Cancelo Trippier Williams
    Salah Foden Saka Martinelli
    Haaland(C) Wilson(VC) Mitrovic
    Ward Andreas Guehi Kilman

    1. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      1) Yes
      2) Kilman, Guehi, Andreas for me
      3) Tough one. If we knew if Foden starts or not. He probably won’t IMO but I’m sticking with him.

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks mate but Kilman has been kack and plays Brighton! West Ham not looking great so Guehi is an option but Andreas is so creative.

  11. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Neco is part of my first 11 atm.

    How do you like his chances of starting? Should I be worried? I am contemplating a 4 pt hit

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Part of mine too so probably benched again

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        How sure are you that he will benched?

        1. WVA
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          The way my season has turned pretty sure but he's never been benched two in a row and they got battered last week so fingers crossed

  12. mcginnntonic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    People keeping Kane until World Cup?

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Surely too many other fires to put out to worry about him

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Considering selling him for a -8 now or selling him next week for Haaland if Haaland is back next GW

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Out of interest why do you want to sell? My ideal team would include him even without Son

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Fed up with, I need to go all in

          1. La Roja
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Fed up with getting having consistent points?

            1. FPL Daniel
              • 16 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              not in last 4 and Spurs are in a mess.

          2. WVA
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Highest points behind Haaland obviously and scores in nearly every game

    3. Deanamo Jammy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Spurs looked pedestrian in attack before Son was injured. Can Kane now produce a result with ZERO supporting cast? Short of a penalty, the odds seem very low.

      I have a free transfer and may ship Kane out for Wilson/Solanke/Scamacca/Ronaldo/Calvert-Lewin.

    4. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Harry Kane without Son ?? Spurs have no creation with their injuries. Would you sell Kane ??

      1. Deanamo Jammy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I wouldn't sell him for a hit - it might be necessary to move Haaland, which would use my one FT.

  13. BS03
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    hi guys haaland + zaha -> alvarez + kdb y or n? (if haaland's out)

    1. Saka Punch
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If Haaland confirmed out then looks good

  14. Skout
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any suggestions pls lads? 2 FT

    Raya
    Cancelo Trip Neco
    Salah Foden Mart Andreas
    Haaland Kane Mitro

    Ward Bailey Justin Doherty

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Salah to KDB
      Foden to Almiron

  15. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Guaita Ward
    White Dunk Cancelo (Castagne Neco)
    Salah Foden Rashford Martinelli Andreas
    Haaland Mitrovic (Toney)

    1 FT 2.1 ITB. Any suggestions on what I should I do here besides the obvious Toney > Wilson?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Andreas - Almiron looks like the obvious move there

  16. Philosopher's Stones
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Haaland + Foden -> Jesus + KDB for -8 if Haaland is out. Yay or nay?

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I might join you on that

    2. boc610
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      i dont think theres one iota of a chance that pep conclusively say 'erling is out'.

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Issue is that you won't know if haaland is out...

    4. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      It's a yes from me (after the press conferences and after we gain more insight into the whole situation), as I may join you, do it for -4 and captain one of them.

    5. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      They're great moves - I'm totally onboard with the Foden - KDB switch, and I like Jesus more than Kane if you're going to replace Haaland. But evaluating the hits also depends on who else you could play - e.g. in my team, I think Estupinan 1st sub is going to put me off taking a hit for Haaland

      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Jesus more than Kane? Why? For one thing, Jesus is on 4YCs so there's a risk there you can't ignore

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Partly because its just a quick fix for Haaland's absence, so if Jesus gets booked and/or Haaland returns in 16 then OP will probably just find a way to reverse that part of the move. Partly because Chelsea's defending is increasingly Liverpool-esque, and they've lost Chilwell & Kepa while Liverpool have Konate back for Gomez. And partly because Spurs attack looks a bit meh with Gil/Moura filling in for Son

        2. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Kane is on 4 YC too btw

          1. Deulofail
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            This completely slipped my mind

    6. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      did that move last GW

    7. Pegboy
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm considering Haaland + Foden > KDB + Wilson, but only for free. Wouldn't take a hit I don't think.

  17. Wolfman180
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Andreas and Pope to Almiron and DDG/Pickford worth a hit?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not a hit probably

    2. MagicMessi
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Worth it

  18. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who will score more in the next 2

    Salah or Kane?

    Please advise

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Salah

    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm gonna say Salah. Can't see Spurs scoring too many with Son, Kulusevski and Richarlison out.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah I am worried Kane owner

    3. MagicMessi
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Mohamed

  19. Eleven Hag
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    G2g here?

    Ederson
    Trippier Neco Dunk Cancelo
    Zaha Martinelli Saka Salah
    Haaland (c) Wilson (VC)
    - Mitro Andreas Saliba

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’d VC Mo

    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure about Neco over Mitro. Have that same decision myself.

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        There is absolutely no way I’d play Neco over Mitro

  20. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Creswell or Zouma for the last 2?

    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cresswell

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        thanks

  21. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anything worth a FT here? Zaha to Trossard maybe?

    Pope
    Dunk Trippier Cancelo
    Saka Martinelli Foden Zaha
    Kane Wilson Haaland

    Iversen Andreas Saliba Guehi

    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nah save.

    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Probably save. The flexibility of 2 FTs will be nice next week.

      Who are you captaining if Haaland is out?

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah sell him

    4. MagicMessi
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Zaha to Rash

  22. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    My team looks good every week, yet every week it disappoints. I'm at 2.6 mil. Anyone doing worse want to cheer me up? 😆

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You won’t be pleased to know that I’m doing better than u with a 1m rank 😛

      1. TheBiffas
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate

    2. Gunners in Haaland
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I am with you at 2.4 mil

  23. tissae
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Yay or nay?

    Foden -> Almiron for -4? Have Wilson and Haaland

    1. MagicMessi
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yay

    2. KunDogan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nay

  24. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How's this for a WC team, lads?

    Pickford (Ward)
    Cancelo, Trippier, Zouma (Dalot, Saliba)
    KDB, Trossard, Martinelli, Almirón (Andreas)
    Haaland, Kane, Wilson

    Zouma could be Estupiñán, Castagne — to rotate with Dalot, Saliba over the next two —, and I am open to any other suggestion as well. Many thanks!

    1. JELLYFISH
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Looks solid. I like Castagne as a pick personally but I think Zouma is probably the right pick with their remaining fixtures

      1. sirmorbach
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you very much indeed!

  25. LeytonOrient
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    WC for GW 15 & 16

    Pope (Ward)
    Tripps Cancelo Dalot (Saliba, Neco)
    KDB Martinelli Rash Tross (Andreas)
    Haaland* Jesus Wilson

    1.7 ITB

    Any glaring omissions??

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Fine but why not get yourself a sub with a better fixture in case Haaland is out? I guess you're keeping Saliba for value / 16, but you could afford to upgrade Neco to a West Ham / Brighton / Everton defender

  26. MagicMessi
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Foden played 90 in CL
    Same scenario of last week
    Foden owners are you worried ?

    1. GE
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Of course

  27. JELLYFISH
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play Pickford or Ward guys? The scout picks are favouring Ward I see but I'm currently on Pickford

    1. MagicMessi
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Pickford

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Pickford

      1. JELLYFISH
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks guys

  28. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    this week could be the week Salah hit hattrick

    1. theodosios
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Like all these weeks so far

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm selling, so probably.

    3. JBG
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      This post gave me major deja vu.

  29. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone tempted to punt on Ronaldo if Antony, Anthony and Sancho are out this GW?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ew, no thanks

    2. No Kane No Gain
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Haaland to Ronaldo isn’t the worst if Ron does well tonight and haaland is out

    3. NorCal Villan
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not a chance

  30. -GK22-
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hi guys, advise on the below. Thinking of doing firmino to Wilson for free and bench Zaha/mitro?

    Ward
    Trippier, Cancelo, shaw
    Salah, Zaha, Foden, martinelli, almiron
    Haaland, Wilson

    Kepa, mitro, dunk, Guehi