The Scout's essential FPL tips for Gameweek 8

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

The Scout provides Fantasy Premier League managers with everything they need to know ahead of the Gameweek 8 deadline of 16:00 GMT on Friday 6 November.

Final call

A look at how team news could affect your decisions ahead of the deadline.

Rodriguez fit to continue home run

Scout Selection

Captain candidates

Analysis of who should carry your armband. 

Part 1: Son and Kane lead the way
Part 2: Penalties add to Werner appeal
Part 3: Who to captain in GW8? What the experts say

Ones to watch

Five standout players are tipped to produce big points.

Part 1: Aaron Cresswell (WHU)
Part 2: James Ward-Prowse (SOU)
Part 3: Kurt Zouma (CHE)
Part 4: Patrick Bamford (LEE)
Part 5: Anthony Martial (MUN)

Differentials

Four low-owned players who could be set for a breakout Gameweek.

Part 1: Leandro Trossard (BHA)
Part 2: Bukayo Saka (ARS)
Part 3: Pablo Fornals (WHU)
Part 4: Jannik Vestergaard (SOU)

Gameweek 7 lessons

The key pointers from the last round of matches.

Part 1: Turn to Chelsea to replace absent defenders
Part 2: Which defenders to own? The FPL experts' views
Part 3: Wilson consistency offers standout value