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It’s Scout Picks time as we choose our best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players for Gameweek 7.

We considered the Scout Squad submissions made by Marc (Staff Writer), Sam (General Manager), Tom (Deputy Editor) and Neale (Editor) before coming up with our final team.

As ever, we are limited by certain restrictions.

  • An £83.0m budget for our starting XI
  • An overall squad limit of £100.0m
  • No more than three players per team

GAMEWEEK 7 SCOUT PICKS

GOALKEEPER

3m team news:

Nick Pope (£5.0m) comes in for Newcastle United’s home encounter with Nottingham Forest. The Magpies will fancy their chances of a fifth clean sheet in seven Premier League games, especially considering that the Tricky Trees have failed to impress from an attacking perspective under Ange Postecoglou, having not won any of their six matches with him in charge.

DEFENDERS

FPL pre-season: Calafiori debut, Nkunku benched + Maresca on Neto

 

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  1. marpy016
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Start 2:

    A) Andersen
    B) VdV
    C) Gudmundsson
    D) Elliott

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      AC

  2. Under my Cucurella
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Start one from each

    A: JPedro
    B: PMSarr

    1: Sels
    2: Dubravka

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      A2

    2. Punned It
        2 months, 3 days ago

        A2

      • Powers106
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        A2

      • Under my Cucurella
        • 10 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Wow a unanimous decision! Thanks guys. I was on A1 but will make the switch to Dub

        1. ebb2sparky
          • 15 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          I'd stick with A1!

    3. Powers106
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Start one, thanks!

      A. Rodon v TOT (H)
      B. Anderson v NEW (A)

      1. Punned It
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Rodon.

        • JBG
          • 7 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Genuinely flip a coin

        • The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          B

        • FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          B.

      2. EDEN THE MAN
        • 9 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Mbeumo + Romero > Saka + Rodon for free, then BB GW8?

        or hold off for a week.

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Hold off for a week. Nice fixtures for Mbeumo + Romero this week.

        2. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Hold

      3. Jstap94
        • 2 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        G2G?

        Raya,
        Gabriel, Senesi, VDV
        Semenyo, Fernandes, Reijnders, Sarr
        Haaland, Evanilson, Pedro

        Dubs, Gakpo, Cucu, Esteve

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          If that is TOT Sarr I'd play Gakpo over him.

      4. mcginnntonic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Bottomed / ignored LOL

        Hows the WC (BB8)

        Raya Dub
        Gabriel Senesi Burn Lacroix Alderete *
        Gordon Semenyo Reijnders Sarr Enzo *
        Gyokeres Bowen * Haaland

        ** = benched this week. Prob sell off bowen & gyokeres for Isak in a few weeks

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Not sure I'd have Reijnders on WC, otherwise g2g.

          1. mcginnntonic
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            Minteh instead? Just fancy citeh vs brentford this week

        2. Saka Punch
          • 7 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Like it! Mine is very similar (below) but went Minteh and Eze instead of Reijn and Enzo essentially

          Why Lacroix over Guehi/Richards out of interest?

          1. mcginnntonic
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            I just like the look of Enzo for the next few. How did you squeeze in Eze - only one Ars defender?

            I keep switching between Lacroix and Richards, will probs end up on Richards tbh but just like the idea of Lacroix getting the odd goal etc

            1. Saka Punch
              • 7 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              Yeah I went for just Gab, as for me Raya is kinda a max 6 pointer every week, whereas Pope tends to get more saves/into the bonus etc

              Yeah Richards is also great for Def Con, but I guess Lacroix has that plus a bit more goal threat (just more expensive)

      5. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        BB Roefs, Andersen, Romero & Xavi?

        Have some doubts about Xavi now tbh, and don't really like the fixture for Andersen, but it's decent. Otherwise I'd wait til maybe BB18. Full squad if I do KDH & Ekitike ➡ Gordon & Gyökeres with 2 FTs.

        Pope Roefs
        Gabriel Lacroix Romero Senesi Andersen
        Semenyo Gakpo Gordon Xavi Reijnders
        Haaland Gyökeres Richarlison

        Alternatively can just do Gakpo & Ekitike ➡ Saka & Gyökeres (bench Xavi, KDH, Andersen)

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Option B

          1. The Mentaculus
            • 4 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            Cheers

            1. Ser Davos
              • 10 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              see you're thinking double GG versus Saka and Wolte... interesting

              1. The Mentaculus
                • 4 Years
                2 months, 3 days ago

                Slightly concerned about Newcastle rotation with Wissa supposedly back after the IB. And from the little I've seen of Woltemade, although he has been scoring, I think he's good for creating space/chances the wingers/second striker

        2. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Play Gakpo & Ekitike if Neale says they will start. Chelsea are down a lot of defenders.

          1. The Mentaculus
            • 4 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            I would be very keen on playing Ekitike if I was confident he'd start

            1. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              Should be able to confidently predict that. Liverpool are one of the teams with a wealth of resources on predicted line ups.

              1. Podorsky
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                2 months, 3 days ago

                Where would one find that?

        3. Merlin the Wraith
          • 9 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Go for the BB, get the bugger out of the way & up the Convivial 😀

          1. The Mentaculus
            • 4 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            Also H2H v Notloblegin on his BB this week... cannot stand to give him an easy 2pts!

            1. Merlin the Wraith
              • 9 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              Ouch! that's a toughie. Just glad I'm in the div below hehe. I just know I'll draw him in the cup. Its the law.

        4. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          I think Leeds will score.

          You'd also expect Man Utd to score at home even if it's a low score draw against Sunderland.

          1. The Mentaculus
            • 4 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            Yeah, much as I love Roefs I do think it's most likely Man Utd will probably score one tbh

      6. Bezz82
        • 15 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        If I use my WC next gameweek and I have 2 FT… do I get both back the following gw?

        That’s my understanding of it

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          You will have 2ft

        2. Tonyawesome69
          • 6 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          2FTs - you don't gain or lose FTs after playing WC/FH

          Please note that when playing either a Wildcard or your Free Hit chip, any saved free transfers are retained for the following Gameweek. If you had 2 saved free transfers, you will still have 2 saved free transfers the Gameweek after playing the chip.

          https://fantasy.premierleague.com/help/rules

      7. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Start one :

        A. Pedro (LIV)
        Or
        B. Ndiaye (CRY)

        1. Ser Davos
          • 10 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          its flip a coin time

          1. Ser Davos
            • 10 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            I'm benching Pedro atm

            I think I'd sneak him ahead of N'diaye, but benching decisions are tougher than transfers ones atm!!

        2. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          A

        3. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          A

      8. Saka Punch
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Hey guys, any thoughts very welcome on this WC draft (planning to BB GW8):

        Pope Dubrav
        Gabriel Senesi Guehi Richards Alderete
        Eze Sarr Semenyo Gordon Minteh
        Haaland Gyok Bowen

        1. Ser Davos
          • 10 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          its excellent

        2. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Like it, not sold on Minteh or Eze.

          1. Saka Punch
            • 7 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            Thanks, why not sold on those 2 out of interest?

            1. The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              Eze minutes and position not nailed with better picks, I'd have Enzo for example.

              Minted, like a lot of Brighton attackers, looks great for a few then do nothing, I'd rather have a Caicedo type.

              1. Saka Punch
                • 7 Years
                2 months, 3 days ago

                Yeah that's totally fair, I was also considering Enzo with those nice fixtures (though maybe not quite as attacking when Palmer returns)?

        3. Malkmus
          • 14 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          I like it, but obviously you will have benching headaches every week

          1. Saka Punch
            • 7 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            Yeah true, though it'll mainly be Minteh Richards and Alderete bench, with the odd rotation, and wanted to go slightly strong for the BB

      9. Ser Davos
        • 10 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        a slight variation

        Ekitike to Woltemade

        Gakpo to Saka

        2 frees

        target Sarr next week

        1. Saka Punch
          • 7 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Great moves tbh

        2. Malkmus
          • 14 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Will you have any liverpool for utd in gw8? That could be anything...

          1. Ser Davos
            • 10 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            only Ekitike/Isak as it stands. Happy to go back in as I'll have 2 FTs

            1. Malkmus
              • 14 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              Sounds good

      10. Tonyawesome69
        • 6 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Alisson is not part of the squad tomorrow. Hugo will train again today and the same for Federico. We will see. I'd be surprised if he's (Alisson) ready for first game after international break.

        https://x.com/AnythingLFC_/status/1974024293240516700?t=uv9qxoAjs4VtsoWbX8ShyA&s=19

      11. ebb2sparky
        • 15 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        I dont think any of the following are worth a hit this week but interested in others opinion
        a) Grealish to Saka
        b) Foden to Saka
        c) Porro to Timber/Saliba (already have Gab)
        d) Sels to Pope/Raya

        1. Malkmus
          • 14 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Not worth a hit imo

        2. Ser Davos
          • 10 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Foden has an incredible record at the G-Tech

          I'd be tempted to sack off Sels tbh, in a just-get-it-done kind of way

        3. Tonyawesome69
          • 6 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Sels (-4) is worth a discussion...

        4. ebb2sparky
          • 15 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          I've been playing the game for 20 years or so and dont recall ever taking a hit for a GK but you might be right. I'll give it some thought although will be annoying to miss pope price rise and not sure whether raya is really worth 5.6. Maybe Areola will become an option at 4.3 but definitely not taking a hit to get him for arsenal away!

          1. The FPL Units
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            Just play Dub this week. Areola is firmly on the watch list, hoping Nuno will tighten them up in a few weeks.

            1. x.jim.x
              • 11 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              Not even prime Mourinho would be able to tighten up that backline

          2. Tonyawesome69
            • 6 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            I tend to agree with taking hits on GK (unless DGW) but it depends if you have a spare FT down the line to do the GK transfer for free or plan to WC soon.

            Playing Dubravka is fine as well but you'll want to sort the GK issue at some point.

            1. Cojones of Destiny
              • 7 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              Tony u still playing BB as planned ?

              1. Tonyawesome69
                • 6 Years
                2 months, 3 days ago

                Waiting for Arteta and Maresca presser for Gabriel and Pedro updates respectively. I expect both to be available but I would like the confirmation. Pedro did train yesterday.

                https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/27353200

                1. Cojones of Destiny
                  • 7 Years
                  2 months, 3 days ago

                  yep same hope they both play wanna get BB out the way to focus on main 11 GL buddy

        5. Saka Punch
          • 7 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          D just so you don't have to worry about that as a future transfer

      12. Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Morning all, which third Arsenal option? (Got Raya + Saka)

        A) Gabriel
        B) Gyokeres
        C) Calafiori
        D) Timber

        Thanks in advance

        1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
          • 5 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Gyok

        2. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          A

        3. Malkmus
          • 14 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          I prefer Gab, Saka/Eze, Gyo personally

        4. Lallana's Bananas
          • 10 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          A

          1. Danstoke82
            • 11 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            Thanks guys. Seems split! Leaning towards Saka, Gabriel and Gyokeres. I might shift Raya to Donnarumma as set and forget

      13. Snoop Udogie Dogg
        • 5 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Any juicy gossip?

        1. Moon Dog
            2 months, 3 days ago

            There's a rumour that FPL Virgin & Brosstan fooled around last night

            1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
              • 5 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              Thanks, this is very useful heading into GW7

              1. Moon Dog
                  2 months, 3 days ago

                  We're waiting for all the conferences today. Hopefully they give us news.
                  https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2025/10/03/fpl-gameweek-7-scout-picks-saka-part-of-arsenal-triple-up?hc_page=2&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_27354338

                  Pedro was spotted in training.

          • CrouchDown
            • 13 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            (A) Pedro > Watkins
            (B) Gakpo > Foden
            (C) Gakpo > Doku

            1. Lallana's Bananas
              • 10 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              Gakpo out, flip a coin who for

              1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
                • 5 Years
                2 months, 3 days ago

                Gakpo > Gordon

          • Malkmus
            • 14 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            Morning all. GTG? 0FT, 6.0 ITB. Will spend the Salah money on likely getting Palmer & Gakpo in for Grealish & Reijnders over next 2 gw's.

            Dub (4.0)
            Gab - Senesi - Lacroix
            Eze - Semenyo - Grealish - Reijnders
            Gyo - Haaland (c) - Pedro

            Subs - VDV, Gudmundsson, King

            Ta

            1. Tsparkes10
              • 7 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              Wouldn’t want Gakpo now… surely you need Pope?

              1. Malkmus
                • 14 Years
                2 months, 3 days ago

                Thanks. Yeah the plan is to upgrade dub with the 6.0 itb, not sure on best gk yet.

          • Viper
            • 15 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            Final WC decision

            A. Reinjders & DCL +1.7m

            B. Xhaka & J.Pedro

            1. Tsparkes10
              • 7 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              Not keen on either tbh :/

            2. The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              DCL trap set

              1. FPL Virgin
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                2 months, 3 days ago

                Baker has fallen for it as well.

                1. Viper
                  • 15 Years
                  2 months, 3 days ago

                  After typing, it became clear that B was my route.

                  Don't like going without Reinjders though

          • Tsparkes10
            • 7 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            Q1.. Which duo
            A) Mbeumo, Gyökeres
            B) Saka, Richarlison

            Q2… Who to lose for Gabriel?
            A) VDV
            B) VVD

            1. Lallana's Bananas
              • 10 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              BB

            2. The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              A and A

          • Jokesy87
            • 11 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            a) Richarlison to Gyokeres
            b) Richarlison to Woltemade
            c) Hold
            d) 3mil in Bank (to upgrade Rich/Bruno) - upgrade Bruno/another midfielder instead

            Raya
            VDV Gabriel Senesi
            Bruno Semenyo Reijnders Ndiaye
            Haaland Richarlison Pedro

            Subs: Dubravka, Burn, Anderson, Mukiele

            1. Tsparkes10
              • 7 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              A or B both look good… I’m tempted by both. Although getting Woltemade means you can do Saka for Bruno

              1. Jokesy87
                • 11 Years
                2 months, 3 days ago

                Thanks mate
                And do you think I do both this week? Tempted - but I am a Sunderland fan, so blinkered by the fact Bruno might turn up against my lot and throw it all back in my face hahaha

          • Lallana's Bananas
            • 10 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            Worth a hit to get Minteh in? If not, looking at starting either P.M Sarr or Rodon

            1. The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              Not worth the hit

          • Rajveer
            • 9 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            My current team :

            Raya
            Senesi Van De Ven Gvardiol
            Kudus Semenyo Bruno Saka (Vc)
            J.Pedro Haaland (C) Evanilson

            Dubravka Reijnders Alderete Esteve.

            In a dilemma between Reijnders and Pedro.Have a feeling Reijnders will do good this gw.
            Any suggestion is welcome.

            1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
              • 5 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              Tough one as Liverpool like to concede, think JP edges it

            2. x.jim.x
              • 11 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              Use your bench boost

              1. Rajveer
                • 9 Years
                2 months, 3 days ago

                Already used up

          • Ronnies
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            Best option;

            A) Keep Munoz
            B) Sell to Senesi

            Cheers.

            1. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              A.

            2. Snoop Udogie Dogg
              • 5 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              Keep, swap someone else out for B

          • Hitthewall
            • 4 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            Grealish to Gordon this week? Or wait till next GW?

            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              He's not showing much.

              Forest at home looks prime for goals.

              I was planning on doing it next time out for I Sarr.

            2. Moon Dog
                2 months, 3 days ago

                This week to target Forest

              • The Mentaculus
                • 4 Years
                2 months, 3 days ago

                Do it

            3. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              Would you bench

              A) Grealish (CRY)
              B) Stach (TOT)
              C) Reijnders (bre)

              I fancy Stach to do something at home to Spurs but I'm start Romero over Mukiele so I might be getting this Gw all wrong already.

              1. Moon Dog
                  2 months, 3 days ago

                  B

                • The Mentaculus
                  • 4 Years
                  2 months, 3 days ago

                  A/B. Probably start B in the hope of DCs if not attacking return

                  1. AC/DC AFC
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 10 Years
                    2 months, 3 days ago

                    I'm going for goals

                    25 yard free kicks

                    But Stach is sharing set pieces with Longstaff.

              2. Moneymar
                • 3 Years
                2 months, 3 days ago

                Any suggestions on who to swap Ndoye for?

                1. Moon Dog
                    2 months, 3 days ago

                    Do you have 0.4 for Ismaïla Sarr?

                    1. Moneymar
                      • 3 Years
                      2 months, 3 days ago

                      No, but if I downgrade Sanchez to Mamardashvili then I can do the swap. I’ve got 2FT. Worth it? I don’t mind using GK transfer anyway.

                      1. Moon Dog
                          2 months, 3 days ago

                          I would rather Petrović than giving yourself a future headache. Is there another way to raise that 0.4m?

                  • Fuddled FC
                    • 13 Years
                    2 months, 3 days ago

                    who would you rather have on WC

                    a) Reijnders & Thiago
                    b) Doku & Foster

                    1. AC/DC AFC
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 10 Years
                      2 months, 3 days ago

                      A

                  • mr_jones
                    • 6 Years
                    2 months, 3 days ago

                    bench two:

                    A) Mukiele (MUN)
                    B) Isidor (MUN)
                    C) JP (LIV)
                    D) Caicedo (LIV)
                    E) VDV (LEE)

                    1. Saka Punch
                      • 7 Years
                      2 months, 3 days ago

                      A, D

                  • Wolfman180
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    2 months, 3 days ago

                    Start one of:
                    A) J Pedro
                    B) Ndiaye
                    C) Alderete
                    D) VDV

                    1. AC/DC AFC
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 10 Years
                      2 months, 3 days ago

                      A or B

                  • Kodap
                    • 8 Years
                    2 months, 3 days ago

                    Is this G2G? Right starting 11, bench and captain?

                    Donnarumma
                    VVD - Romero - Gabriel - Munoz
                    Semenyo - Kudus - Sarr - Reijnders
                    Haaland (c) - Gyokeres

                    Dubravka - Grealish - Joao Pedro - Gudmondsson