Fantasy Premier League

Daily Scout Notes: 18 July

By The Scout 18 Jul 2020

Burnley's Nick Pope extends his lead atop the FPL goalkeepers standings while Chris Wood continues to thrive as a differential up front

The Scout reviews every Fantasy Premier League fixture, whether it's noting player rotation or injuries, tactical observations or highlighting in-form differentials.

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Nick Pope (£5.1m) extended his lead at the top of the FPL goalkeeper standings.

Burnley's No 1 sits 12 points ahead of Dean Henderson (£5.2m), heading into the final Gameweek of the season.

Pope has claimed 15 clean sheets this term, one more than Ederson (£6.0m) of Manchester City in the race for the Golden Glove.

Brighton prospect

Burnley next host a Brighton & Hove Albion side who have struggled in attack away from home, scoring just twice in their last previous four.

Managers playing their Free Hit chip should also consider the cut-price Erik Pieters (£4.2m).

The Dutchman produced the assist for his side's second, earning his season-high haul of 12 points.

Wood appeal

In attack, Chris Wood (£6.1m) continues to appeal as a differential, scoring for the second successive Gameweek.

The New Zealander has been a reliable source of points in his most recent matches at Turf Moor in 2019/20.

He has scored in four of his last five home starts, netting against Aston Villa, Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

City test

Norwich, meanwhile, now visit Man City in their final match.

Raheem Sterling (£11.9m), Kevin De Bruyne (£10.7m) and Gabriel Jesus (£9.8m) all look strong captaincy options for managers brave enough to risk Pep Guardiola's rotation.

Top scorer: Erik Pieters 12pts (TSB 4.9% £4.2m).
Bonus points: Erik Pieters 3pts, Phil Bardsley 2pts, Chris Wood 1pt.