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For the penultimate time this season, our in-house team of Sam, Marc, Tom and Neale debate the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players they think should make the Scout Picks cut.

With the caveat that Thursday’s match between Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion could alter the thinking, the panel each select an 18-man longlist for Gameweek 37.

MORE ABOUT THE SCOUT SQUAD

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

The focus is only on the upcoming Gameweek with the Scout Squad, so there’s no medium-term planning involved.

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 37

 

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  1. Biggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    No one responded last article (get your tiny violins out) so what about on this one? Pending presser, I feel confident keeping Rashford, so Martinelli to Bruno leaves me this:

    Kepa (Raya)
    Trent, Shaw, Estupinan (Trippier, Botman)
    Salah, Rashford, Bruno, Mitoma, Grealish
    Isak, Haaland (Greenwood)

    What to do with the next FT?

    a. Roll into 38
    b. Raya out to max £5.2m GK (Ramsdale? Steele? Johnstone?)
    c. Trippier to Stones/Laporte (bench who?)

    Probably on A simply because none of the options with B or C.scream major gains.

    1. LC1
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Definitely A. Team looks great and going into 38 with 2 FTs will be a dream.

      1. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks - really want DDG as the GK option but would mean forgoing Bruno and gambling on a City mid in for Martinelli so could end in tears.

        1. LC1
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Martinelli to Bruno is a much better transfer than Raya / Kepa to DDG imo. I'd much rather have Bruno in my team.

    2. antis0cial
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A or Grealish to Mahrez maybe

      1. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I don't think Mahrez starting / Grealish not is as certain as people think - I don't see enough upside to use a FT on it myself

    3. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I would do Grealish to Mahrez

      1. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Not for me. I am not convinced its assured Mahrez plays enough to make it worthwhile when I can use that transfer to greater effect next week

    4. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Template is strong. I have almost exactly sametti team, only Ederson over Kepa and Mitoma over Grealish. I am considering just Mitoma to Mahrez and downgrading Trippier to fund it. Then FH 38.

      1. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks. Don't have the FH so have one eye on 38 and wouldn't lose Mitoma for Mahrez personally, even if I could afford it without a hit.

    5. The Senate
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

    6. NotsoSpursy
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez needed yes

    7. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      a 100% gives extra ft on GW38 where some teams players already on the beach,
      be able to know teams still needing results - Man City possible massive rotation with
      FA Cup final & Champions League final coming

  2. fish&chips
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Wilson injured? Saw some speculation about him missing training on twitter

    1. mdm
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      What??

    2. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Are you freaking kidding me?

    3. YouReds
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He’s not been pictured in training photos

      1. YouReds
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Could just be resting

      2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        No smoke without fire and all that

    4. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think there was some discussion on last article. Little you can do about it and you'll know for sure by 10pm tonight

    5. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Wasn't in training photos from Tuesday, but not mentioned by Howe when asked about injuries in presser. Though he only mentioned Murphy as a doubt when specifically asked about him.

  3. antis0cial
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Can't really see a way to get in United Mid, so prob go for one of the below, thoughts? Any better options?

    A) Raya to De Gea
    B) Zinchenko to Shaw

    Kepa
    Estupinan Trippier Schar
    Salah Foden Mitoma MacAllister
    Haaland Kane Wilson

    Raya Pinnock Zinchenko Andreas

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think Foden to Rashford only choice but can see why you wouldn't

      I think Shaw outscores DDG due to higher assist and bonus potential. Bench schar.

      To be honest, I'd do both even for a hit.

      1. antis0cial
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks, plan was both but the price change means I'm .1 short unfortunately.

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          What about Trippier to Shaw?

          1. antis0cial
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Food for thought yeah cheers, that would work

      2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Agree with Foden > Rashford.
        Getting in Shaw for a hit could work

  4. Philosopher's Stones
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Would you lose any of these for a -4 to get Bruno(other move being Jota -> Alvarez)?

    A: Rashford
    B: Mahrez
    C: Salah

    *FH in 38

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not really. A could outscore him. C is a great option. B maybe but so difficult to know who plays.

    2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      not for me

    3. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No

  5. FootballRookie
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    How's this FH look?

    DDG
    Estu, TAA, Shaw
    Fernandes, Salah, Mahrez, Mitoma, Eze
    Wilson, Haaland

    Bench: Steele, Trippier, Kilman, Greenwood

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Wilson on a FH?

    2. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Doesn't feel punty enough. Its a FH. Take some risks.

      1. Float
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        This - get Sterling in there

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I said be risky. Not be crazy....

    3. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Apart from Wilson, the same as everyone elses.

      1. FootballRookie
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Sorry... Welcome some hints then?

        What's are punt choices? Wud rather avoid Sterling.

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Ignore him. The vast majority don’t even have a FH

        2. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Be brave and get Kane for a Salah sacrifice if you are chasing. Only hard choices really. risk Martial and move out a Man Player to Trips.

    4. NotsoSpursy
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Mitoma looks tired May get rested

      1. FootballRookie
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Tried getting Kane but I wudnt get Eze and also have pretty much a non existent bench.

        I could change Wilson to Alvarez

  6. SomeoneKnows
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Kepa*
    Shaw*, Estupinan*, Trippier
    Salah, Rashford*, Madisson, Mitoma*, Martinelli
    Haaland*, Wilson, Solanke

    (Raya, Solanke, Zinchenko, Botman)

    With 1FT + 2.5 itb what transfer/s would you make?

    1. ct mariner
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Mads/Solanke to Bruno/Alvarez for -4 and bench Martinelli

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Agree

  7. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thinking of losing one of Mitoma/MacAllister for Bruno.
    Madness?

    Current team
    Raya
    Tripps, Estupinan, Shaw
    Rashford, MacAllister, Mahrez, Mitoma, Salah
    Haaland, Wilson

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not madness, but not an obvious move. RDZ already talking about needing to make changes, so do both play both games in double. Probably lose Mac A as a calculated risk as expect he scores less but Mitoma probably more of a risk of a rest.

      1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah RDZ comments made question do I need both.
        I am actually swaying to losing Mitoma as MacA is on pens.

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I think it could go either way. Watched the United and Arsenal games and Mitoma should be vastly outscoring Mac A over those games

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Mitoma could easily be rested. I am considering selling him for Mahrez.

  8. YouReds
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Start Kepa (mci,mum) or Pope (LEI)?

    1. Brimble82
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't be surprised if Kepa got a minus score over the two weeks (if he even plays).
      I'd favour Pope

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Pope

  9. SouthCoastSaint
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Odd scenario. Rival has gradually got same players as me and had 38 point lead before tonight.

    We only have 5 players different and he can’t get Bruno this week without a hit which I know he won’t do.

    I own Bruno and will captain over haaland.

    Big question - only single GW I have in midfield and up front is Salah. And we both have him. Do I sell Salah to a city Mid?

    I don’t care about overall rank

    1. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      5 players is a great difference if they are starting 11

    2. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not for me. Salah a good option this week and a great one in 38. City mids are a minefield so it could bite you. I would find other ways to get differentials.

  10. N00B
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which combo would you prefer?
    A) Trippier and Enciso / Ferguson
    B) Dunk and Mac Allister (-4)

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

  11. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Any thoughts on Newcastle’s starting forward lineup tonight? Anyone in the know? Obviously noting we can do but just interested…

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Wilson hasn't travelled to Brighton today 😀 😉

      1. Silecro
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Source?

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Well the game's in Newcastle....

      2. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Ha proove it

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Google the match location. 100%, he hasn't travelled to Brighton.

          1. Danno - Emre Canada
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            But you never know. Especially as they have brought back the u21 dude. Maybe Wilson had a shave and a swap deal or taken his missus away for a weekend at the hotel in Brighton that has a pillow and sex toy menu. You just never know. Hold on my mate has just seen him down the lanes….

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Murphy out according to this guy who has had some team leaks before.

      https://twitter.com/thelittlemans/status/1659174798767935488

      1. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate!

    3. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sorry - Nope

      I hope both play but can't do anything - just hope

  12. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What I don't like about Bruno is that he makes me use 2FTs solely to get him (Without getting any pick I would like to play) and I have to play one of Kepa/Raya, tough choices...

    1. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Get Antony instead?

  13. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which one or neither for a hit?

    1. Kepa > DDG
    2. Solanke > Alvarez

    Thanks

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Do you mean both for a hit?

      Doesn't matter, 1 better than 2 for me.

      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        ot both just one of them for a hit.

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Ahh ok. I think the maths on the hit should work for 1. I'd probably do it if I had a 4th United slot

          1. DavvaMC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks, my other transfer will be Zinc > Shaw.

  14. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which move for free?

    A) Martinelli to Foden
    B) Martinelli to Mahrez
    C) Solanke to Alvarez
    D) 2 of the above for -4

    DDG
    Trippier, Estu, TAA
    Salah, Mitoma, MacAllister, Rashford,
    Haaland, Isak, Solanke

    Subs: Raya, Schär, Pinnock, Martinelli

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Tough. Wouldn't go D because you'll bench someone more certain of minutes.

      I would say B just because I feel he is more likely to have the most minutes

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers! Would really like to get Bruno, but would require a hit. Fingers crossed that Rashford is fit, unless I’ll have a bit few dgw players

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Hit for Bruno not bad option given nice game in 38, should be nailed for all three games and your alternative is Solanke

    2. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Just c

    3. sunzip14
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      C

    4. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      e. Martinelli to Gündogan

  15. Gudjohnsen
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bench Isak or Wilson?

    Rest of attack Salah, Bruno, Rashford, McAllister, Mitoma and Haland

    1. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Watch the game tonight

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Against us?!!? We have the leakiest defence in the division (at least it feels like it).. One goal and we'll cave in.

    3. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      check after this evening

  16. ct mariner
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Grealish/Jota to Rashford (or Bruno - which?) and Alvarez for -4?

  17. Our Tiny Windows
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bruno the safer pick

    1. ct mariner
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Agree - Rashford riskier but maybe more upside - will probably play it safe!

      1. Our Tiny Windows
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I have both!

  18. Gudjohnsen
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A. Martinelli to Mahrez or Foden
    B. Martinelli, Trippier to Bruno, Shaw for -4

    1. sunzip14
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A, Foden

  19. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What to do with this lot?

    Steele, Raya
    Trippier, Shaw, Stones, Henry, Koulibaly
    Rashford, Grealish, Mitoma, Mac Allistar, Salah
    Haaland, Wilson, Isak

    1 free transfer and 2.0 in the bank.

    Thank you!

    1. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Grealish to Fernandes, Wilson to Alvarez

      1. Corona is not good 4 U
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thank you!

  20. Dotherightthing
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Would you play;

    A - Wilson and roll the FT
    B - Bring Martial in on a FT, play him and bench Wilson

    Thank you

    1. sunzip14
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

      We should know today if Wilson is injured or not

    3. Dotherightthing
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      thank you all

  21. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What are you doing with Stones and Grealish? I'm thinking about benching both.

    1. sunzip14
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      And who are starting in place of them?

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Isak and VVD

    2. fish&chips
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think I'm playing stones but got trippier and schar on the bench so could get burned

  22. fish&chips
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Evening all. What to do here? Bruno the main omission but not sure how to fit him in.

    Steele*
    TAA, Shaw*, Stones*
    Salah, Mitoma*, Mac10 *, Rashford*, Mahrez*
    Wilson, Haaland*

    Kepa*, Trippier, Schar, Greenwood

    1FT, 2.4m ITB

    A) Mahrez -> Bruno
    B) Salah -> Bruno
    C) Wilson -> martial
    D) save

    1. sunzip14
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      D

      1. fish&chips
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Leaning that way. Just a bit fearful of Bruno

    2. fish&chips
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Mitoma & Wilson -> Bruno & Enciso (-4) another option

    3. NotsoSpursy
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Defo not an and b!
      D

    4. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      D

  23. sunzip14
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Can I save the FH for 38 with this team? Team leaks more likely available for 38 to select players and teams who have to give everything? Also, where would you improve this team with 1FT and 2.4itb?

    Ederson
    TAA, Shaw, Estupinan
    Salah, Rashford*, Mac A, Odegaard, Mitoma
    Haaland, Alvarez

    Iversen, Isak, Trippier, Botman

    1. fish&chips
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I would definitely save. Nice time. Bruno the glaring omission but no easy routes to get to him. I guess your just a little bit short of a straight trade with odegaard?

      1. sunzip14
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thank you. Yes, bit short with Odegaard. Exact fund for Rash>Bruno though, if he looks like not starting. Would you bench anyone to play Isak?

    2. Dunster
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I’m similar - saving FH for 38.

      It might be worth a hit to bring in Bruno for Ode, using the other transfer to downgrade to get cash (even a bench downgrade). If you were feeling super crazy you could switch Salah to Sterling for one week to fund the Bruno move, and have 10 doublers.

      1. sunzip14
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thank you, will definitely consider this if I lose my lead of 13 points today. 2 rivals chasing me have Wilson (C) and I have Isak. We do not have both.

  24. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Grealish and Isak -> Fernandes and Alvarez for - 4?

    Thank you!

  25. Jack Burton
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Apologies if this has been asked before but I'd Grealish to another city mid worth 2 x transfers, I would need to free up a bit of cash to get Mahrez and Gundogan etc thanks in advance

    1. NotsoSpursy
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

    2. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No way. Not worth it with 1 transfer imo.

      1. Jack Burton
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks guys cleared that right up for me. Good luck tonight both

  26. Here is Cash, give McGinn
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which one better?

    A) Kepa -> Ederson (-4)
    B) Isak/Wilson -> Alvarez (-4)
    C) no hit. play Kepa and Isak/Wilson

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      C

      Kepa to DDG maybe. But not Ederson

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      C

  27. NotsoSpursy
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    DDG and which 2 Utd?

    A) shaw, Bruno
    B) Rashford, Bruno
    C) shaw, Rashford

  28. MShalkz
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Mahrez or Gundo for the run in?

    1. NotsoSpursy
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      So peeps on here say that we’ve missed the boat on gundo. Foden or mahrez better

  29. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I only have 0.1m in the bank. Is it worth a hit to go Grealish -> Bruno and Watkins -> Enciso?

    DDG (Iversen)
    TAA, Trippier, Estup (Tarkowski, Mings)
    Salah, Rashford, Grealish, Mitoma
    Haaland (c), Kane, Watkins

  30. Vpan
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    2 FT and I have KDB, Grealish, Salah and Ode

    a) KDB -> Bruno and save 1FT

    b) KDB -> Bruno, Ode -> Rashford

    c) Ode -> Rashford and save 1 FT, keep KDB+Grealish

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      C