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Ahead of this week’s Scout Picks selection, our in-house team of Sam, Marc, Tom and Neale debate the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players they think should make the cut.

Our panelists submit 18-man player longlists with the focus just on the upcoming Gameweek – and with various stipulations, as detailed in the next section.

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. Anything outside of this window, we cover in the regularly updated Watchlist.

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 31

 

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  1. EL tridente
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    How is this FH looking?
    Alisson, Johnstone
    TAA, Trippier, Moreno, (Guehi, Neco W)
    Salah, Saka, Martinelli, Eze (Andreas)
    Kane, Jesus, Watkins

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I don't understand why you'd have Trippier and Kane.

      Kane will cancel out and CS if he scores and then you're relying on a Trippier attacking return (which he's not had much recently)

      I'm probably going without either as we speak.

    2. Mom, Butters just gave me a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't play Kane, Trippier, and not even Saka due to his poor form.

      But it depends whether you are chasing or not. If you do (like me), try to get more differentials and not the obvious candidates.

  2. The Mighty Whites
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on FH draft?

    Johnstone
    TAA - Moreno - Guehi
    Salah - Saka - Gakpo - Martinelli
    Kane - Jesus - Watkins

    1. cheeky moses
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Solid, very attacking. Like it.

    2. Ruinenlust
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Template

      1. Amsterhammer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Yawn. At least be constructive.

    3. Men in green tights
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Not sold on double palace defence would possibly think about white and dropping an out form Saks that's my opinion which could be wrong

    4. mad_beer ✅
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      With 2 Palace def, 1 goal will end your week.

  3. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    FFS predicted lineups have Jota benched for Darwin.

    Going to be some angry posters on here come Saturday

    1. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah, the ones that believed the predicted lineups most likely

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Diaz and Darwin are both waiting with intent.

        1. Ruinenlust
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Bad news for Gakpoo then

    2. Letsgo!
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Haha but if darwin start liv gonna lose

    3. Ruinenlust
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Benched after 2 goals and an assist, SURE

    4. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Says last updated Mon, will see the later version. But its a risk I'm willing to take anyway I think

    5. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Some of you may fail - but that is a sacrifice I am willing to make.

  4. GE
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Pick one on FH:

    1) Bowen
    2) Maddison
    3) Eze

    1. cheeky moses
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I'm leaning 1. But also like 3 a lot. I wouldn't go for 2.

    2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I'm getting Maddison. Leicester in do or die circumstances.

      1. Letsgo!
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Lol so what if they do or die? They cant make it

    3. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Eze

    4. Bavarian
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      2

  5. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Honest question - kane or eze?

    1. Bavarian
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Kane all day

  6. House Frey Wedding Planner
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Best non LIV/ARS attacking player to complete my FH team?

    A - Toney
    B - Solanke
    C - Maddison
    D - Isak
    E - Kane
    F - Bowen

    Johnstone
    TAA VVD Trippier
    Salah Saka Eze Martinelli
    Jesus Watkins

    Sold Maddison in gw31 but with the amount of derision on here for him, it wouldn't surprise me if he got a return against Wolves.

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Solanke? Team is in form.

    2. AARON-1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Maddison could easily have had a couple of returns away at City. He is a fine player. I've got him. Here, people say players are awful if they blank in FPL three weeks running. They boot them out and then regret it. People are saying the same about Saka. He is "shocking", apparently. I'm keeping him, too.

    3. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Bookies have Toney best odds of those to return points.

      Also, Toney scores every other week and didn't last week.

  7. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Any changes needed of gtg?

    Johnson, Leno
    Trent, Moreno, White, Ream, Guehi
    Salah, Son, Martineli, (Eze or Bowen)
    Jesus, Watkins, Jota

    1. Haul or Nothing
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Play Eze

  8. Bavarian
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Tempted to go Darwin over Jota
    Thoughts?

    1. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I'd avoid both as the only Liverpool attacker that's nailed is Salah.

      Too much of a minutes risk with the other attackers. But if pushed on a straight choice, I'd go Jota over Darwin personally

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I'm starting to think maybe Salah gets benched 🙁

        1. Men in green tights
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          IMO will be same starting 11 for first 60 mins

    2. Ruinenlust
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      And the Darwin award goes to

  9. The Red Devil
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Not sure about second pool attacker, if I go gakpo, then I might need 5 mids (double arsenal, salah locked in) & eze/olise, that means I have to leave out dom solanke, thoughts?

  10. Robbie Slater
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Hows this FH looking?

    Think I’m pretty set on 8 positions:

    Johnstone
    TAA Trippier XXX
    Salah Saka Martinelli XXX
    Jesus Watkins XXX

    And think I’m very close to Moreno as the 3rd defender, mainly cos I don’t want to double up on LIV/NEW/CPL, already have 3 ARS, and no other defences really stand out - so may as well get the next most attacking def for an in form team.

    Still a LIV spot up for grabs, so think its between:

    A) Gakpo & Isak/Toney/Solanke)
    B) Eze & Jota

    Leaning towards A due to more points for goal/clean sheet for Gakpo and think he’s slightly more nailed, but very aware that Jota is more explosive.

    Thanks in advance! 🙂

    1. Haul or Nothing
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. Men in green tights
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B

    3. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A for Robbie Slater!

  11. Taegugk Warrior
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Non FH Team

    Raya
    TAA, Henry, Guehi, Trip, Botman
    Martinelli, Olise, Maddison
    Kane, Watkins

    Kepa, Haaland, March, Mitoma

    0FT, 5.1itb, FH34

    Maddison to Salah for -4. Y/N…?

  12. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Capt taa or harrywilson for the fun?

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Harry Wilson if you really don't care about your team

    2. Salarrivederci
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      TAA is a good option this GW imo

  13. Rossaldinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Has anyone been having problems seeing twitter feeds on iPad or iPhone recently? Is there a solution?

    1. Men in green tights
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      On this site yes can't see them at all not sure what the answer is .

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Yep. Doesn't work. Either white screen or some form of ad.

  14. Ruinenlust
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Jota non-owners will be PUNISHED

    1. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I think Darwin starts at this home game. Jota may make way.

      1. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        As a Darwin owner you just gave me a semi.

        Based on what, just gut feeling?

        1. Haa-lala-land
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Credit to FPL Alon, in past games, Klopp's started with Darwin in all his home games, except for the tougher home games against Arsenal and Chelsea and Man City.
          In the 'easier' home games, Darwin's always started when playing at home

  15. Bobby Crush
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Is Palace a trap?
    Dyche could close down shop and consolidate, looking for a set piece winner, as we know he is the master of.

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      That will be the plan, but it hasn't prevented them from conceding at least 2 goals in all their recent away games. But I do kind of agree that this game might be tighter than, say, Fulham v Leeds.

      1. Bobby Crush
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I am just getting this feeling when considering Eze/Olise/Ayew.

  16. agueroooooney
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Best option here with 1 FT?

    A) Kepa -> Johnstone
    B) Other transfer instead
    C) A plus a hit (for who?)
    D) Use FH

    Ward*
    Trippier - Schar - White - TAA
    Maddison - Saka - Odegaard - Olise
    Kane - Toney

    Kepa* - Mitoma* - Estupinan* - Haaland*

    1 FT, 0.1 itb

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Do you have a WC still? A will leave you without a playing GK when Guiata returns (at the end of the month I think)

      1. agueroooooney
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Yes I plan to do WC33 and BB34 so it's a one week punt

  17. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    On FH, pick 3 of 5
    A. Kane
    B. Isak
    C. Jesus
    D. Watkins
    E. Jota

    Isak higher scoring odds than all of them but not many mentioning him as an option.

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      C, D and..?

      1. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        A. because of minutes security at this stage

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      ACE

    3. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Yep, agree. I like Isak as a pick this week. Spurs are crap. St James Park will be going mental.

  18. kellamergh
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Am I GTG with my FH team?

    Johnstone
    Trippier TAA White
    Salah(C) Martinelli Gakpo Eze Bowen
    Jesus Watkins

    Iversen Isak, A.Moreno, Guyhirn

    1.9m itb

    1. kellamergh
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Guehi*

    2. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

  19. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Any chance Bueno and Ward get some minutes this weekend? Asking for a friend

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Is the friend's name also coincidentally Mr O'Connell?

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Imhotep - we're on good terms these days

  20. rivo4england
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Going to WC next week, just need a GK for a full 11 this week. Who do we think is the best for this week?
    A. Johnstone
    B. Sa
    C. Fabianski

    1. Bavarian
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A or Leno

  21. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Have to choose one def and mid, seems super hard! Considering:

    1) Moreno - tempted but probably no CS, rather counting on attacking return
    2) Trippier - obvious one but boring
    3) Porro/Perisic - pretty good stats but the team is meh and playing away
    4) Tete/Robinson - yeah it's Fulham...

    A) Ramsey/Buendia - not sure I want to invest that much in AV vs Raya
    B) Son - can go sideways
    C) Olise - too much to double up with Eze?
    D) Wilson/Willian - too far?
    E) Bowen - shows some form
    F) Billing - the same as above and playing at home

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      1A or F (reminds me of mine primary school classroom)!

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers, Moreno looks solid indeed, tempted by that Billing tbh

    2. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Don't really like any of the defender picks. Pretty tough week with no obvious clean sheets other than Arsenal and possibly Liverpool. I understand why the 3rd slot is so tough. May be worth doubling up on one of them as there are more attacking options from other teams.

      I like Olise/Eze, Willian, Bowen and Billing picks out of the midfielders. Currently thinking Willian might be the best bet.

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, that def is really tough to pick this week but still reckon the celling for def is lower compared to mids and fwds.
        Willian sounds strange on paper but actually can end up being a golden punt.

  22. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Anything you'd change on this FH, got 3m in the bank as my TV is quite high?

    Johnstone
    White - Taa - Guehi
    Salah - Eze - Martinelli - Son - Gakpo
    Kane - Watkins

    Iverson - Solanke - Alex Moreno - Toti

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

    2. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Look at you Mr High Roller..!

      Surely Ramsdale over Johnstone if you have the money.

      Don't understand the Spurs attacking double up away to NUFC in a crunch game which is likely to be tight and low scoring.

      I'd prefer Willian ahead of Son.

    3. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I think triple Arsenal on paper is a must if on FH

      1. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I agree with this. If I was on FH I would be looking to double on Arsenal defence and use the attacking slots for differentials.

        If you can nail 3/4 clean sheets on a FH you've got a great platform which probably puts you ahead of vast majority of non FHers

  23. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Bowen + Gabriel or Saka + Moreno on FH?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      J Moreno does the best remixes.

  24. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Why is Odegaard wearing the Leicester kit in the cover photo?

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Martin was the victor but Victor was not the Martin

  25. basilfawlty
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Morning all, any improvements do we think to this FH team? Still got 2m ITB!

    Johnstone
    TAA Trippier Moreno
    Salah Saka Martinelli Eze
    Jesus Watkins Jota

    Iversen Maddison Andersen Castagne

    1. Ëð
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Think I'd rather Gakpo over Jota

      1. basilfawlty
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Any reason? Think Jota has much more upside personally, and is a bit of a differential

        1. Ëð
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Think they will both be differentials. I'm just a bit concerned about Jota's minutes.

  26. Ëð
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    A) Robertson/VVD, Eze
    B) Moreno, Gakpo

    1. LC1
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A is safer imo

  27. Thursday's Press Conference Times
    Skonto Rigga
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Morning, all! Nine press conferences today, kicking off very shortly (all times below in BST):

    9.30am - Arteta
    11am - Selles
    1pm - O'Neil, Gracia
    1.30pm - Lopetegui, Dyche
    2pm - Smith
    2.30pm - Cooper
    4.30pm - Emery (scheduled for 3.30pm but quotes are usually delayed for an hour)

    1. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Please be fit Saliba. I'm carrying 8 players with 1 FT. Other is Bueno!

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers Neale

    3. Skonto Rigga
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Live updates in the article below, which will go top of the site later this afternoon:

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2023/04/20/fpl-gameweek-32-live-team-news-thursdays-injury-updates/

  28. ratski
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Need a bit of help with the last few choices on FH

    Def out of
    A. Trippier
    B. Guehi
    C. Moreno

    Att out of
    1. Kane
    2. Jota
    3. Toney

    1 week only !

    1. ratski
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Pick one from each please

    2. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Don't like any of the defender picks.
      Probably would just go for Kane out of the attackers.

      1. ratski
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Other two are set with TAA and Gabriel but choosing the third is proving to be tricky. I think I should drop trippier but he's been so good this season

    3. Ëð
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A2 from those.

    4. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      C2

  29. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Instead of commenting on every FH team saying the same thing, here is my unbiased FH team - I'm not on a FH.

    Ramsdale
    White TAA Robbo
    Salah Martinelli Willian Maddison/Bowen Eze/Olise
    Kane Watkins

    Iverson Solanke Toti Patterson

    Think this team should be affordable for most if not all.

    I figure with this defence you have the a very strong chance of getting 2 clean sheets and a good chance of getting 4 clean sheets.

    You cover the key big assets - Salah and Kane.

    You're also covering other popular picks, which non FHers might not have - Watkins and Martinelli

    Then you've got room for 3 differential picks in midfield. Or 2 in midfield and Solanke.

    I like Willian because he has been creative all season, is nailed, is a stone cold differential and is playing at home against Leeds who are leaking more goals than anyone right now.

    Then I'd make a decision whether to start the Palace player or start Solanke. Probably lean towards the Palace player.

    I've also got a funny feeling Willock scores too, so he is an option if you're feeling ballsy.

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      ✅ especially Willian

  30. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Noticed nearly all the FPL Content Creators are all pushing for Gakpo. So Avoiding him from my team.