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Scout Selection: Bamford backed for more away joy

By The Scout 31 Dec 2020

Leeds striker has seven goals on the road and leads a best Fantasy XI captained by Bruno Fernandes

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A visit to Tottenham Hotspur hands Patrick Bamford (£6.5m) the chance to continue his excellent season in Fantasy Premier League.

The Leeds United forward has provided more value than any other outfield player, returning 15.2 points per million spent.

Bamford’s away form, in particular, has been a big draw for his 48.7 per cent ownership.

He has scored seven goals and provided two assists across his eight road trips.

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And the underlying numbers show why he has been such a success.

Away from home, Bamford’s totals of 33 shots and 27 shots in the box are both more than any other player in FPL.

He takes his place in a Scout Selection that lines up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Bruno Fernandes (£11.2m) handed the armband and Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) named vice-captain.

Vicente Guaita (CRY) £4.8m

The Crystal Palace goalkeeper has been far more reliable at Selhurst Park this season, producing 28 of his 45 points at home. Guaita hosts a Sheffield United side who have scored only four away goals this season. 

Romain Saiss (WOL) £5.0m

The Wolverhampton Wanderers centre-back has boasted a major goal threat ahead of a visit to Brighton & Hove Albion. Saiss’ nine shots and seven shots in the box in the last four Gameweeks are both more than any other FPL defender.

Mason Holgate (EVE) £4.8m

A recent return to the Everton starting line-up has lifted his potential in Fantasy. Holgate plays West Ham United on the back of one goal, three clean sheets and 29 points in the last four Gameweeks. 

Kieran Tierney (ARS) £5.3m

Arsenal’s left-back visits a West Bromwich Albion side who have scored only twice in their last six matches at The Hawthorns. Tierney created eight chances over the last four Gameweeks, a total bettered by only three other FPL defenders.

Mohamed Salah (LIV) £12.6m

Liverpool’s Egyptian has a prolific record against Southampton, scoring seven goals in his last six meetings. Salah has blanked only twice on his travels all season, suggesting he can recover from his failures over the last two Gameweeks. 

Bruno Fernandes (MUN) £11.2m

Three goals, three assists and 35 points in the last three Gameweeks highlight his form ahead of Manchester United's home encounter with Aston Villa. Fernandes has returned seven double-figure hauls this term, more than any other player in Fantasy.

Son Heung-min (TOT) £9.7m

The South Korean has produced double-digits in two of Spurs' last three home matches. Son’s pace on the counter-attack can help him profit against a Leeds side with a high defensive line. 

Pedro Neto (WOL) £6.0m

The second most-bought midfielder in the Gameweek, he has earned 110,000+ new owners for a visit to Brighton. Neto has claimed 20 points in his last four outings, producing returns against both Chelsea and Spurs. 

Anwar El Ghazi (AVL) £5.8m

Villa’s wide man has scored all five of his goals for the season in the last five Gameweeks. El Ghazi’s 24 shots and 15 shots on target in that period are both league-leading totals.

Jamie Vardy (LEI) £10.2m

Leicester City’s talisman has averaged 9.3 points per away match this season. A visit to Newcastle United means Vardy will be among the major captain contenders for Gameweek 17.

Patrick Bamford (LEE) £6.5m

The most-bought forward in the Gameweek, he has been transferred in by more than 113,000 managers for his trip to Spurs.

Also in this series 

Part 1: GW17 Kings to watch: Rested Vardy can thrive at Newcastle
Part 2: GW17 Differentials: Ings can deliver again at home
Part 3: GW17 Captains: Rely on Fernandes
Part 5: Who to captain in GW17? What the experts say

Remember the Gameweek 17 deadline is Friday at 16:00 GMT.

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