The Scout's essential FPL tips for Gameweek 18

Fantasy Premier League

Ones to watch? Best differentials? Find everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's deadline

Ahead of the 11:30 GMT deadline on Saturday 21 December, The Scout provides Fantasy Premier League managers with everything they need to know for Gameweek 18.

Final call 

A look at the important late decisions facing FPL managers in the wake of injury updates.

Part 1: GW18 Final call: Pukki fit to keep scoring
Part 2: GW18 Final call: Aguero could be festive differential

Scout Selection

The best XI players are picked in a team using a budget of £83.0m.

Scout Selection: De Bruyne to reward new owners

Captain candidates

Analysis of who should receive your armband.

Part 1: GW18 Captains: City duo threaten Vardy dominance
Part 2: GW18 Captains: Kane home streak can continue

Ones to watch

Five standout players are tipped to produce big points.

Part 1: GW18 Ones to watch: Jack Grealish
Part 2: GW18 Ones to watch: Chris Wood
Part 3: GW18 Ones to watch: Daniel James
Part 4: GW18 Ones to watch: Diogo Jota
Part 5: GW18 Ones to watch: Son Heung-min

Differentials 

Four overlooked, little-owned players who could be set for a breakout Gameweek.

Part 1: GW18 Differentials: Joao Moutinho
Part 2: GW18 Differentials: Leandro Trossard
Part 3: GW18 Differentials: Andy Carroll
Part 4: GW18 Differentials: Emiliano Buendia

Threat of bans

The Scout looks at which Fantasy assets, such as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Raheem Sterling, are one card from missing a match.

Which players are close to suspension?

GW17 Lessons

A look at the talking points from the last round of fixtures.

Part 1: GW17 Lessons: Advanced roles help De Bruyne and Salah
Part 2: GW17 Lessons: Chelsea form posing problems