The Scout's essential FPL tips for Gameweek 9

Fantasy Premier League

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

Ahead of the 11:30 BST deadline on Saturday 19 October, The Scout provides Fantasy Premier League managers with everything they need to know for Gameweek 9.

Team news 

A look at who has been passed fit or ruled out and what it means in FPL.

Part 1: FPL team news: Alisson return gives managers helping hand
Part 2: FPL team news: Keep Salah despite doubts
Part 3: FPL team news: De Bruyne fit to punish hasty sellers

Scout Selection

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

Scout Selection: McGinn to provide more value

Captain candidates

Analysis of who should receive your armband.

Part 1: GW9 Captains: Abraham showing armband potential
Part 2: GW9 Captains: Wilson and Pukki go head-to-head

Ones to watch

Standout players are tipped to produce big points.

Part 1: GW9 Ones to watch: Anwar El Ghazi
Part 2: GW9 Ones to watch: Harry Kane
Part 3: GW9 Ones to watch: Callum Hudson-Odoi
Part 4: GW9 Ones to watch: Manuel Lanzini
Part 5: GW9 Ones to watch: Jamie Vardy

Differentials 

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

Part 1: GW9 Differentials: Danny Ings
Part 2: GW9 Differentials: Frederic Guilbert
Part 3: GW9 Differentials: Dominic Solanke
Part 4: GW9 Differentials: Marcos Alonso

Gameweek 8 Lessons

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

Part 1: GW8 Lessons: Pukki form testing patience
Part 2: GW8 Lessons: Mane merits more armband attention