The Scout's panel of experts reveal who they currently plan to pick in their Gameweek 1 squad for 2020/21 Fantasy Premier League, and explain their decisions.
Here, Geoff Dance reveals how his plans have changed since he put together his initial squad last month.
Geoff Dance (@GeoffreyDance)
While I could still consider a Gameweek 2 Wildcard, this team could comfortably see me through the first part of the season.
I have retained only three outfield players from my original team and am confident in these selections as long-term picks.
Saving the Wildcard for later in the season will hopefully pay off.
Alex McCarthy (SOU) £4.5m
With a stronger Gameweek 1 fixture than Brighton & Hove Albion stopper Mat Ryan (£4.5m), and a better first four, McCarthy is an excellent value pick.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (LIV) £7.5m
An opening home fixture against Leeds United could bring points at both ends of the pitch.
Andrew Robertson (LIV) £7.0m
The fourth-highest player for points per match last season, I'm pairing Robertson with fellow Liverpool full-back Alexander-Arnold for Gameweek 1.
Romain Saiss (WOL) £5.0m
I expect the Wolverhampton Wanderers centre-back to bring in significant defensive returns early this season.
Mohamed Salah (LIV) £12.0m
I’ve gone for Salah over Sadio Mane (£12.0m) partly because of his penalty-kick duties.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (ARS) £12.0m
Aubameyang is the most-owned midfielder for good reason. He has two strong opening fixtures, penalty duties and a proven scoring record.
Dele Alli (TOT) £8.0m
With Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (£5.0m) helping out in midfield, Alli should push further forward to provide support for Harry Kane (£10.5m).
Allan Saint-Maximin (NEW) £5.5m
The arrival of Callum Wilson (£6.5m) will improve the Newcastle United attack, and they have three favourable fixtures in the first four Gameweeks.
Timo Werner (CHE) £9.5m
Werner is the second most-owned player in FPL, leading a refreshed Chelsea attack with strong fixtures.
Aleksandar Mitrovic (FUL) £6.0m
Mitrovic is highly owned for good reason, as he should provide consistency for a reasonable price.
Che Adams (SOU) £6.0m
With only 3.2 per cent ownership and strong fixtures, Adams provides an interesting balance of risk and reward.
Substitutes
Jed Steer (AVL) £4.0m
Steer is my pick of the £4.0m goalkeepers, as he could be the Aston Villa starter until Tom Heaton (£4.5m) returns from injury.
James Justin (LEI) £4.5m
The full-back is an affordable route into Leicester City's strong set of fixtures.
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (FUL) £4.5m
The Fulham midfielder will provide bench value if he starts, and could chip in with occasional attacking returns.
Tyrick Mitchell (CRY) £4.0m
The cut-price Crystal Palace defender will stay on my bench but if he gets a run of starts should provide excellent value.
Also in this series
Part 1: Alexander-Arnold can be a record-breaker
Part 2: Double up on Wolves wing-backs
Part 3: Get Vardy from the start
Part 4: Ings spearheads Saints triple-up
Part 5: Kane can profit from early fixtures
Part 6: Double up with West Ham
