Rate My Team

FPL Rate My Team surgery with five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman

The deadline for Gameweek 13 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is fast approaching and the questions are, as ever, coming thick and fast in our comments section.

Most of these are requests for advice on transfer dilemmas and it’s with that in mind that we’ve asked five-time top 1k finisher and Scout’s Deputy Editor, Tom Freeman, to answer some of them over the next 90 minutes.

He’ll be on hand to reply to comments below the line of this piece and will get through as many as he can until the team news article goes up at 5pm GMT, with priority given to questions from Premium Members if there is a deluge.

As ever, you can chip in with your own opinions on the raft of RMT requests filtering through – and naturally, feel free to ignore the article subject matter and talk about any other wider FPL topics that you’d normally be musing on.

Don’t forget that, if it’s an algorithmic answer you’re after rather than an opinion-based one, we also have a ‘Rate My Team’ tool available in the Premium Members Area (where there is currently a Black Friday discount on annual subscriptions), which gives points projections for this weekend and beyond – an example of which is below:

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  1. Gazwaz80
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Play Raph, Benteke or Dias?

    1. Gazwaz80
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Excited to be top of page 🙂

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Why I oughtta come up there! How dare you!

        I would say: Not Dias

    2. KenyaDigIt
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Tough one. I'd Start Benteke! What is your team?

    3. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'd start Raphinha, I think, be good to see your team in full though.

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Raph

      1. Gazwaz80
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers fellas…

        1. Gazwaz80
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Team is:
          Guita
          Cancelo James TAA
          Mo Mount Gallagher ESR Raph
          Jimmy Vardy

          Bench is:
          Foster Benteke Dias Livramento…

  2. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    The plan was to sell Raphinha, Jimenez & Edouard in the upcoming 3-4 GWs to get Kane or Ronaldo.

    Guaita
    James Cancelo TAA
    Son Foden* Raphinha Gallagher ESR
    Jimenez Jesus

    Foster | Chilwell**, Edouard, Livramento | 0FT. 2.8 ITB

    With the Chilwell injury, I will likely need a hit for that plan anyway. So I'm wondering whether to take the hit now by doing either:

    A) Chilwell > Alonso/Lamptey
    B) Edouard > Benteke

    Is it worth waiting to figure out the Palace forward-line situation a bit more?

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah A Alonso and wait

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, I'd hold off on that Palace move and see how it develops. Wouldn't be surprised if Benteke is back on the bench soon.

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks! I got Alonso

  3. Lennox142320
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hi - do I go Raph to Jota for a hit this week or go Antonio for King/Dennis for a hit to allow funds for Mbeumo to Jota next week?

    1. KenyaDigIt
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Role it... Play Raph and Antonio

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'd do it for free.

    3. Ini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Roll the transfer

  4. BlzE_94
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone doing Chilwell to Reguilon over Alonso?

    1. space mercenary
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not for me. Considered it with Reguilon attacking stats, but the clean sheet potential is too low imo.

    2. KenyaDigIt
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso is the safer bet... Regulion could be decent, it's just the team around him that doesn't give you the confidence to risk it.

    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Had Reggie last season , never again , looks threatening but seldom delivers, Alonso far more attacking , clinical , on some free kicks and plays for a far superior side .

  5. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    With Foden looking likely to miss out, should I bring in Alonso for a -4 for jansson or just let jansson come in

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      why is he likely to miss out?

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yep looking 60/40 to start imo

    2. Angelic upstart
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      If jansson gets 2 points and Alonso 6 then the net gain is the same. Any reason why you should?

    3. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Prob let Jansson come in, no DCL, Richarlison for Everton.

  6. Neo-Viper
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Should I Raph to Jota for the Liverpool triple up?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      yep

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah

    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      On a free yep

  7. WhosYourCaptainPodcast
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

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  8. TokyoMontreal
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Duffy, Cancelo, James
    Salah, Foden, Son, Gallagher
    Kane, Armstrong

    Bench : Mccarthy-Davis-Allan-Livramento
    0.2 itb
    A) -4 for : Son—Jota and Armstrong---Jimenez (4-4-2)
    B) -4 For : Son--- Jota and Allan – ESR (4-5-1)
    C) Another ?

  9. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Can I "survive" one more gw without cancelo ?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      If you’ve got a direct route to him then donit

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Do it

      2. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        can do

        a havertz and laporte to gallagher and cancelo for free
        b havertz and foden and laporte to b silva and jota and cancelo for a hit

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          A looks good!

        2. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          A immediately

        3. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I think B is hard incase Foden plays. Could really back fire. So A for that reason

        4. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          thanks all!!!

  10. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Best move here? Chilwell >>

    A. Alonso
    B. Reguilon
    C. James (with a -4)
    D. Save

    Sanchez
    TAA. Cancelo. Chilwell
    Salah(C). Jota. Raph. Gallagher
    Kane. Antonio. Toney
    (Foster. White. Livra. Gilmour)

    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I would save with White first on bench mate

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Newcastle fan though and I want to enjoy the game and for us to score haha. Less fun to save for sure 🙂

    2. KenyaDigIt
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Either A or just play White and have 2FT next week.

    3. Sedemuda
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      What you reckon Tom? Really tough one

      1. avfc82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Alonso I reckon mate.

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks boss! It’s what I’m swaying towards. Playing White as a Toon fan really doesn’t excite me haha. Just a shame there wasn’t a direct switch to James

          1. avfc82
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            That could still work out though, wouldn't be a huge surprise if Alonso outscores James over the next few weeks.

            1. Debauchy
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Could sure , but would you put money on it 🙂

              1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Not like the Alonso move?

  11. George James
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    GTG?

    Sa
    TAA (c) James Semedo
    Salah Raph Jota Son
    Toney Jimenez Antonio

    Steele / Williams / Sissoko / Livramento

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Why Captain Trent over Mo?

      1. George James
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        because im drunk

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Haha class! I mean he has outscored Salah the last two. But he only gets 3 extra points for a clean sheet and surely Salah could just go wild. GL though if you really fancy that could be epic

          1. George James
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            I will bottle it no doubt mate

  12. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Foden > Jota

    Do I do it now? I will lose 0.1m if I don't move until tmrw.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      is foden defo out???

    2. mdm
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Wait because of the storm

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Is there storm coming, which areas are at risk?

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      You won't get any news between today and tomorrow imo, so I wouldn't wait.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Storm might (very unlikely) cause the Liverpool game to be called off.

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Thx. That means that there is need to choose VC from another team.

          1. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Definitely. Although we should know before deadline.

            1. Baps hunter
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Okay, thx.

          2. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            The weather forecast doesn't look good. Having 3x Liv players, Chilly and Livra means that there is perhaps reason to sell Chilly already this week, even for a hit. Otherwise I would probably have taken that hit next week.

    4. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      NO

  13. HonestBlatter
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez
    James, Cancelo, TAA, Dias
    Son (VC), Foden*, Raphinha, D.Luiz, Salah (C)
    Pukki

    Foster | Antonio, A.Armstrong, Livramento | 1FT. 0.2 ITB

    a) Foden (not risked) to Jota OR save FT?
    b) Play Antonio over D.Luiz? Yay/Nay?

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'd be tempted by that Foden > Jota move if you don't want him back, and play Antonio over Douglas Luiz 100%.

  14. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone seeking a differential.
    Maddison is your man
    Thank me later

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Just a bit of uncertainty over minutes, with Barnes and Lookman sometimes being preferred. Fixtures are good though!

  15. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Asking again as he have more info, better option on WC?

    A) Foden, Son
    B) Gallagher, Kane

    1. KenyaDigIt
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

  16. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I have started to wonder if Cancelo is going to be rested soon. I do also have Jesus who should start and Dennis is my first sub, Livra the only other. Not very keen to take -4 "for nothing", but Alonso and Reguillon over Chilly and Livra look like decent moves, even for -4. I basically want to have both next week. So I have started to think about biting the bullet now.

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      With players with huge upside better to ignore the doubts , get them and play them . You have to come out on top over a period

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yes, the issue is that I would have to bench Toney vs Everton with all their injuries should I start Alonso.

    2. Guba
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A Cancelo benching now is an Alonso benching later. Just get the players who score the most points. Cancelo is the most nailed in the city team other than Ederson.

  17. mdm
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one:

    A. Rudiger (MUN)
    B. White (NEW)
    C. Wilson (ars)

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      What score do you think Arsenal vs Newcastle will be?

      Play Rudiger.

    2. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      White. Toon will score.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        😀

    3. KenyaDigIt
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      C

    4. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Definitely not A, I would probably go B but its a coin toos

    5. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B also

    6. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Tough , hoping for a 3 - 0 to the Arse but you don't always get what you want . It's really a coinflip go gut

  18. Alcapaul
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Would you do Livramento to Alonso? Already got Rudiger and James.

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      It's a no from me, Rudiger to Alonso maybe if nothing else

    2. Bod
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No, too many eggs in one basket

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      You've the best two, hold. Maybe Alonso next GW if he's looking good and you've no other issues.

      FTs are valuable!

      1. Alcapaul
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks everyone.

    4. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Don't see why not, except if it blocks you getting other players you might want in the future.
      But it also depends on who would be playing instead of Alonso if you don't do it. If Livramento, I would do it.

    5. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Nope, you may want Lukaku again soon.

  19. Bod
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Antonio and Rudiger > TAA and Benteke?

    (Will bring in James next week to replace a 4.5 def)

    1. KenyaDigIt
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      In the long-term... Yes, but doesn't feel right getting rid of Rudiger. He has been pretty attacking and his minutes are sound.

  20. Arctic_Orangutans
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Trent or Reece for Chilwell

    1. Smokey_Lowkey
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Trent!

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Trent easy!

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      James is better value.

    4. KenyaDigIt
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Points from the last 4 games are in the favour of James... But TAA has better fixtures long-term and is more 'nailed' - so TAA

      James: 13, 21, 7, 12 (53)
      TAA: 10, 1, 12, 15 (38)

  21. Smokey_Lowkey
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) Raph - > Jota and play Antonio
    B) Mbeumo - > Jota and bench Antonio

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

  22. Manani
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    who would u get rid with first? 2 FT

    A. Raph
    B. Havertz
    C. Antonio

    1. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      b

  23. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Argh still undecided. I have a sneaking suspicion that Foden will start (probably on the left though with Sterling up top).

    A) Chilwell + Foden > Alonso + Jota
    B) Antonio + Brownhill > Jota + Davis

    B lets me field Foden (but with just Livra as cover)
    A gives me Alonso (with Antonio, Livra and Brownhill as playing subs)

    1. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Leaning towards A, Alonso and Jota is a lovely combo to bring in.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I dunno. Maybe I'm irrationally fighting to keep Foden. Having no City attack is scary and getting rid of one when you have value invested in him is even harder.

        I'd rather lose Antonio than Foden but the problem is my bench becomes much weaker and it can go quite pear shaped if Foden doesn't start.

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Forget your heart or gut feeling. Foden is rotation risk, he is not dangerous enough when playing too left and capable to blank eve when he plays centrally. Time to let go.

    3. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Have to be A out of those

    4. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Has to be A imo

  24. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    team gtg. Shall I hold off this week and Chilwell to Alonson next week?

    Sanchez
    TAA Cancello James
    Raph Gallagher Son Jota Salah
    Toney Jesus
    Steele Livra Scarlett Chilwell
    0 ITB

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah you're all set. Nice team.

    3. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      thanks

    4. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      The storm is the question. And I personally have started to fear Pep roulette (Cancelo rest) and having only Chilly and Livra on the bench has started to make me wonder whether to sell Chilly for Alonso (-4) already this week. These days anyone can be ill also.

  25. vyvanater
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one :

    A) Mbuemo (EVE)
    B) Toney (EVE)
    C) Rudiger (MUN)
    D) Raphinha (bri)

    1. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      C or D

  26. Scrumper
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale, Foster
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Dias, (Chilwell)
    Salah, Foden, Jota, Raph, ESR
    Vardy, (King, Scarlett)

    Worth a -4 to get Alonso in for Chilwell to cover the potential now show from Foden and King coming off bench?

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      King is a good sub this week. I'd probably wait and do that move next week, although it looks like a prime fixture for James to rest before West Ham.

      1. Scrumper
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks figu. I think I'm just impatient

  27. EtooManeDixonZidaneFer
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Alonso's price change target stuck at 0.0 on fplstatistics, is this a secondary 'flag' effect from Chilwell's injury?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso had just recovered from an injury.

  28. _figu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Still have absolutely no idea what to do. 1 FT, 0.1 itb

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo Rudiger White
    Salah Jota Foden ESR
    Vardy Jimenez

    Antonio first sub.

    Save?

  29. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    No way to get James unless for a hit
    Worth it?

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on other things

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        That's life ......... 🙂

    2. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Man, it's tough. Same situation here. Been waiting to get him in for ages and it's been costly.

    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes he's a must that said maybe hold this week if you have a decent starting 11

    4. KenyaDigIt
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not for a hit! What other moves are you thinking of? Replacing Chilwell?

  30. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Best option

    A. Alonso
    B. Regulion
    C. Dias

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. KenyaDigIt
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A...lonso