Scouting The Doubles
30 January 2023 206 comments
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Manchester United and Leeds United are the only two teams who have a Double Gameweek 22, after they both avoided the need for a replay in their respective FA Cup fourth-round ties on Saturday.

In this Scouting the Doubles article, we look at the pick of the Leeds players for Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

All stats in this piece come from our Premium Members Area, where you can access Opta player and team data for every single Premier League fixture this season.

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Leeds face a trip to Nottingham Forest before they head to Old Trafford in Double Gameweek 22.

There’s a swift rematch between Leeds and Man Utd in Gameweek 23 at Elland Road, just four days after they clash in Manchester, before they meet bottom two Everton and Southampton.

Leeds’ fixtures in Gameweek 25/28 are at risk of postponement, although the former admittedly looks less likely.

  • Gameweek 25: Southampton (h) – Leeds will blank if Southampton reach the League Cup final. The Saints are currently 1-0 down heading into Tuesday’s semi-final second leg at St James’ Park
  • Gameweek 28: Wolves (a) – Leeds will blank if they reach the FA Cup quarter-finals

As for Gameweek 22 opponents Nott’m Forest and Man Utd, neither are easy fixtures, in particular the latter given their form.

NOTT’M FOREST/MAN UTD: GAMEWEEK 17 ONWARDS
Nott’m Forest (rank v other Premier League teams)Man Utd (rank v other Premier League teams)
Played56
Goals scored512
Goals conceded55
Clean sheets23
Minutes per expected goals (xG)61 (7th)52.6 (4th)
Minutes per expected goals conceded (xGC)75 (8th)89.8 (4th)

GW17-21 fixtures:
Nott’m Forest (mun/CHE/sou/LEI/bou)
Man Utd (NFO/wol/BOU/MCI+cry/ars)


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  1. Werner Bremen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 hours ago

    Almiron to Odegard for a hit?

    1. Float
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 hours ago

      Wait until next week and do it for free

  2. estheblessed
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 hours ago

    Hows it looking?

    Pope,
    Trippier, Shaw, Akanji
    Saka, Rashford(TC), Bruno, Almiron
    Toney, Haaland, Kane

    Ward, White, Andreas, Bueno

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 hours ago

      White over Akanji for me otherwise it’s stunning

    2. bso
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 hours ago

      Excellent team

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 hours ago

      Lovely

  3. Ask Yourself
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 hours ago

    How does this look for this week?

    2 FTs used. 0.0m itb.

    Ederson
    Trippier White Shaw
    Saka Odegaard Bruno Rashford
    Haaland Kane Mitro

    Ward Andreas Perisic Bueno

    Then next week it’s a choice of:

    1) City defender in for Perisic
    2) Mahrez in for KDB
    3) Maybe even alvarez in for Mitro how exciting

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 hours ago

      KDB should say Bruno in 2 but yeah x

    2. estheblessed
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 hours ago

      Looks good are you going for the triple captain?

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 hours ago

        Yeah rashford’s name all over it just waiting for him to get though the forest game Wednesday before activating

        1. estheblessed
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 hours ago

          I think he'll be rested in that game.

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 5 hours ago

            Yeah hope so that would be the perfect scenario but ten hag is seeming very anti rest and rotation so far

    3. jimbe4mXL
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 hours ago

      Im doing B after this GW. If nothing happens to mahrez/doesnt get dropped from team for some reason. Would go for KDB, but imo for the little points he brings, hes massively overpriced. Dont see any other MCI mid worth getting.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 hours ago

        Yeah I think it’s the most likely move I’ll make. I could get KDB in for a hit but definitely not worth the price and a hit over Mahrez

    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 hours ago

      2 is good

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 hours ago

        Lovely

  4. Zimo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 hours ago

    Anyone watching the last of us show that hasn't played the game? How do u like it so far?

    1. Alexis Nonsense
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 hours ago

      It seems like it's praised a bit too much

      Mediocre entertainment so far

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      I come from someone who played the game (i know you wanted opinions of those who haven’t but my opinion seems to differ from most)

      Saw the rave reviews but thought it was average. Casting is a little peculiar. Just didn’t do it for me. Game is spectacular, watched the first episode and didn’t watch any further

      I think with these types of things you have to put things in perspective. The gaming community or last of us die hards seem to have rated this higher than it maybe should

  5. KeanosMagic
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 hours ago

    Is Gomez for Liverpool nailed/first choice 4th defender when VVD is back?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 hours ago

      He’s looked like he belongs in league 2 whenever he’s played this season

    2. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      No, behind at least Konate, possibly also Matip, and Dijk is nailed. Could play rb also.

  6. Westfield Irons ⭐️
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 5 hours ago

    Hi any Martial owners left?
    If there's any positive injury news are you tempted to keep for DGW22?
    Or is the risk of limited minutes enough to get shot of him anyway? (Even for a hit?)

    1. ritzyd
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 hours ago

      I still have him, if we get some positive news before 22 i'll hold for sure. If not i'll look to bring in bruno as my 3rd utd spot (already have rash & shaw).

  7. mdm
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 hours ago

    Best Cancelo replacement?

    A. White
    B. Gabriel
    C. Ake

    Thanks.

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 hours ago

      A or B

    2. jimbe4mXL
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 hours ago

      B clear winner for me if not going for triple ARS attack.

    3. Boberella
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      Zinchenko perhaps?

  8. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 hours ago

    Anything worth a hit here? 0 FT, 0.1 itb

    Kepa
    Shaw trippier botman
    Bruno Rashford Mahrez Saka
    Haaland Kane Nketiah

    Ward White Andreas Bueno

    1. jimbe4mXL
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 hours ago

      Absolutely not, great team.

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 hours ago

        Cheers!

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      Nope, very good to go!

  9. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 5 hours ago

    Can Cancelo drop in price after he leaves City or will his price be locked?

    1. ☈☾
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 hours ago

      Locked

    2. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      Only when it's confirmed officially I think and he is coming down tonight for sure

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 hours ago

      He will just get red flagged, which increases the volume of transfers needed to trigger a price drop
      Likely falls 0.1m tonight and then I'd guess maybe 0.1m before next deadline, his ownership is quite high

  10. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 hours ago

    Benfica robbing Chelsea, you love to see it!

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      And FFP rules are just for fun I guess.

    2. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      Robbed Liverpool before, smart cookies

  11. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 hours ago

    GW22 Ederson ---> DDG {Bench Boost}
    GW23 White + Rodrigo/Gnonto ---> City def + Saka/Nketiah (-4)

    Meslier* Ederson
    Shaw* Trippier Schär Zinchenko White
    Rashford* Rodrigo* Mahrez Odegaard Mitoma
    Gnonto* Haaland Kane

    1FT 6.2ITB

    Other option is to just get Bruno, which was the initial plan. But that makes it more complicated for BGW25. Also fairly certain I want double Ars attack over def
    Solid plan?

    1. Nas
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      Solid

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 hours ago

        Thank you

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      I don't think the GK switch is necessary. Still have a great squad to BB even if you save FT & do the GW23 moves for free

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

        Al

      2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 hours ago

        Can't get a city defender for GW23 unless I move Ederson out

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

          I see. Well, I'm not sure that shuffling from Ederson to a CB is really worth 2 transfers. But I suppose DDG is better than Ederson/Meslier longer-term

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

            I guess it stems more from wanting White out to get double attack? And having limited options besides City? And filling the 3rd Man Utd spot... I see the grand design now. Yeah ok, go for it

            1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 4 hours ago

              Spot on! Thanks a lot (:

  12. Nas
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 hours ago

    A) start nunez
    B) start almiron
    C) nunez to nketiah -4. Start nketiah

    Prefer odegaard to nketiah and planning on Almiron to odegaard for gw23. If I get nketiah this week then I have 3 arsenal (saliba, marti, nketiah) and I prefer any combination of saka and odegaard over these 3

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

      A since you don't seem too convinced by the move. Liverpool looked a little better in the cup game

      1. Nas
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 hours ago

        Thanks. That’s the plan, but I’m getting itchy fingers

  13. MrJobby
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 hours ago

    We should know a bit more about the bgw and dgw by Wednesday after league cup games finish . I am tempted by Rashford Tc with 2 Home fixtures next game week and save bench boost for the bigger dgw

  14. b00tsie
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 hours ago

    Is white at arse nailed? Or could Tomyasu take his place? Only 45 mins against utd and then unused on bench in FA cup

    1. Nas
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      I believe white is preferred though tomi could eat into his minutes. Tomi is the better one v one defender for sure, but I don’t think arsenal face any exceptional LW anytime soon.
      Arteta rotated and rested in the fa cup which suggests white was rested.

  15. scubasmithy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 hours ago

    So.... which do you prefer chaps?

    I only have Martinelli from Arsenal at the moment and want the triple up for next week

    2ft

    Option 1 - Kulu and Mitrovic to Gnonto and Bruno - Next week I'll take a -4 to go Gnonto to Nketiah and Bruno to Odegaard/Saka

    Opotion 2 - Kulu to Casemiro and Mitrovic to Nketiah - Next week I'll use a free transfer to go Casemiro to Odegaard/Saka

    Feels about the same to me, key is whether or not Casemiro plays further forward with Eriksen out

    Thoughts?

    1. scubasmithy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      NOTE: I can't afford Nketiah and Bruno which is the obvious play

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      1. -4 more than justified here with all the extra games

  16. MrJobby
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 hours ago

    Just had an idea
    I’ve
    Got Solanke 3rd sub
    I can afford to transfer him to Toney
    My option would be then play Toney ahead of Almiron . Home to Southampton.
    Good idea ? Or leave Almiron in

    1. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      Looks a save for me

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      Maybe you should just sell Almiron? Or do you need to generate funds first?

      1. MrJobby
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 hours ago

        Well my team is
        Ramsdale
        Trip , shaw , Li Martinez
        Salah , odegaard , rashford , almiron , March
        Kane , Haaland
        Ward , white , mee, solanke

        So idea was go 3-4-3 and drop either salah March or almiron tbh for Toney . Toney at home to Southampton has potential

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

          Toney's fixtures are a bit mixed now but I suppose with that squad you wouldn't have to play him v Arsenal / Man Utd (A). Don't mind benching Almiron - just thought that since he has a blank coming up (almost certainly, anyway) you might be selling soon anyway.

          I see from your post above that you are aware of BGW25 so just be careful since getting Toney takes you up to 8 players without a game.

          1. MrJobby
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 4 hours ago

            Yeah that’s a good point . Think I’ll wait till at least Wednesday night to get a better picture of the blanks . I’ve used my FH which tbh worked really well so it was worth using i profited 50 points . So I have the wc to use to plan for any big dgw so need to minimise the blanks as much as possible

  17. Hint
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 hours ago

    Play White (Eve A) or Almiron (WHU H) ?

    1. Zalk
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      Tricky...I'd probably go with White.

    2. Utopsis
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 hours ago

      I'd go with the attacker, more so at home

  18. Slitherene
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 hours ago

    How's this team looking?

    Kepa | Fodder
    Robertson Trippier Shaw
    Mahrez Odegaard Rashford Martinelli
    Haaland Kane Darwin
    ¦ Botman Andreas Patterson

    1 FT, 1.9 ITB

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 hours ago

      Too much Liverpool imho, needs more Arsenal, City, maybe United

  19. Bruno Commando
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 hours ago

    Was certain on getting a Arsenal defender but that will mean taking one Gunner spot. Currently have Martinelli and will be getting Nketiah in DGW22. Which is a better combo got DGW 21 and 22?

    1) Botman + Saka
    2) Gabriel + Any non-Arsenal midfielder that cost below 8.1

    1. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      1

  20. Snake Juice
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 hours ago

    Guess I'm not getting rid of Ake now. Great option.

    1. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      Probably the most nailed in the defence now. Can play CB also.

  21. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 hours ago

    Kepa
    White Shaw Trippier
    KDB Rashford Martinelli Almiron
    Haaland Kane Martial

    (Ward Cancelo Andreas Patterson)
    2 Fts & 0.2m

    GW22: Martial, KDB & Almiron ➡️ Nketiah, Bruno & Mahrez -4

    GW23: Cancelo ➡️ Ake

    Thoughts on these transfers?
    Appreciate your help! 🙂

    1. Rhodes your boat
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      Look like great moves to me!

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      Sound

    3. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      Leave the Almiron to Mahrez transfer for next week

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

        Uh oh somebody called the hit police 😉

      2. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 hours ago

        I could do that but would be for a hit next week too as Cancelo HAS to go also.

        Also I like Mahrez vs Spurs as he historically does well against them and they’ve been shipping goals for fun.

  22. Ze_Austin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 hours ago

    Weston McKennie joins Leeds

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

      USA! USA!

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

        Liked his hair in the World Cup

    2. Rhodes your boat
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      Seems a good signing, looked good when I’ve watched him previously

  23. Rhodes your boat
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 hours ago

    Who would you rather own this week?

    1) gnonto (nfo, mun)
    2) toney (SOU)

    Thinking of saving ft then doing
    Toney almiron b.Williams to ake saka gnonto

    1. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      Tough one. If you’re getting Gnonto next week for sure then might as well get him for the double this week.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 hours ago

      This could really go either way, both tricky to predict. Toney blank or hat-trick wouldn't surprise me. But I think I would go for Gnonto now if you're making the move next week anyway. Forest are somewhat improved but I still think he could do well there & if we nick one against Man Utd he's likely to be involved

    1. Bishopool
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 hours ago

      It means Lewis is a must have?

    2. FCHaalandaise
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 hours ago

      First anyone here has heard of this.

      Maybe you've broken the news worldwide

  24. Bishopool
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 hours ago

    Zinchenko nailed?

    1. Boberella
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 hours ago

      Seems first choice when fit

  25. undersarmy
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 hours ago

    Overall rank 98K my team as it stands for this DGW
    Save FT & have 2 for next week??
    Kepa
    Trippier/Shaw/Gabriel
    KDB/Rashford(TC)/Odegaard/Martinelli/Casemiro
    Haaland/Kane
    Ward/Mitro/Castagne/Patterson

  26. FCHaalandaise
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 hours ago

    Answer to the article question in one word....

    None

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 3 hours ago

      Possibly the correct answer.

  27. Philosopher's Stones
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 hours ago

    Cancel-o

  28. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 hours ago

    Casemiro over Bruno?? Chasing n have Shaw/Rash ..

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

      Bruno if you can afford. The EO of that trio isn't going to be as high as it might seem around here, can still gain you good ground. Plenty can't afford Bruno or aren't willing to sell City defenders for him

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

        * mids

      2. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 3 hours ago

        Current combined EO = 1.54%

        1. camarozz
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 3 hours ago

          Wow that's low. Can afford either as it's kdb that's going ..

  29. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 hours ago

    At least Cancelo will leave FPL at a respectable price of 7.0M.