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Another Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline is almost upon us and there are plenty more to come throughout December.

As is always the case on a Friday, the comments section of our site is filled with requests for advice on transfer dilemmas and team help. So we’ve asked five-time top 1k finisher and Scout’s Deputy Editor, Tom Freeman, to answer some of them over the next hour.

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 next article goes up, 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, which gives points projections for this weekend and beyond – an example of which is below:

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  1. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Would you do ESR and Toney out for Silva and King here?

    2 FT 1.2 ITB

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso
    Salah Jota Foden ESR Mbeumo
    Antonio

    Foster Jimenez Livramento Toney

    1. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, good transfers.

      1. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, rather keep ESR instead of Mbeumo but have two other doubts as well in Foden and Jota so think this is the sensible move.

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

      Definitely

      1. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, who would you bench if I pull the trigger, Mbeumo?

    3. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Bowen or Bilva?

      1. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I like Bilva more for the next two, will get Bowen as well in GW18 though 🙂

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

    On WC
    De Gea Foster
    TAA Cancelo Rudiger Dalot White
    Salah Jota Foden/Bilva Bowen Brownhill
    Ronaldo King Locadia

    Have 2.6m itb to upgrade either Brownhill or Locadia. Who is the best option?

  3. aapoman
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one of:

    A. Gallagher
    B. Mbeumo
    C. Watkins
    D. Raphinha (I have double Chelsea defense)

    1. N00B
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      C

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

      D

    3. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      B

    4. _Gunner
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      D

    5. Jonny HOW SON?
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      D

  4. N00B
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Choose and play one, bench the other one:
    A) Foden
    B) Jota

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Play Foden

    2. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Foden is more likely to start I guess.

    3. Fit_to_drop
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Think id play Jota. If he doesnt start, he isnt coming on
      But Foden could be brought on, and may not start, so that dictates the order.

  5. Fit_to_drop
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Luckily had kept my 2FTs to move out Sanchez & Son to DDG and Bilva for free.

    GTG with playing order correct?

    DDG
    Rüdi James TAA Cancelo
    Salah Jota Bernardo
    Dennis Ronaldo Broja

    Steele ESR Livramento Brownhill

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      GTG. I have ESR 1st on bench if Jota does not play.

  6. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    4th time asking hoping for a response please?

    On WC?

    A. Keep Jota & ESR (if don’t play King & White will come on)

    B. Mount & Gray (leaning 0.3 to get Jota back in when fit)

    1. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I don't like the options in B at all. Any other players you could get for their price range?

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Other option is keep ESR, do Jota > Mount and downgrade White > Williams to leave money to get Jota back again when fit?

        1. aapoman
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          You already have the likes of Bowen, Bilva in your team?

          1. Feed tha Sheep
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah have them all

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

      ESR looking good so go ahead with option A.

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        What about keep ESR, do Jota > Mount and downgrade White > Williams to leave money to get Jota back again when fit?

  7. vincentwsho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    What to do?

    A) Start Gallagher (EVE)
    B) Start ESR (SOU), risk cameo
    C) Start Jota (AST), risk cameo

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      Dont think Jota plays a cameo. If he is not fit, he doesnt get a run i feel.

  8. rmsmartins
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Transfer in:

    A) Rudiger
    B) Alonso
    C) Thiago Silva?

    1. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      C Leeds United vulnerable to set pieces lately

  9. Ha.
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Is it frowned upon if I start Sanchez and Duffy for some bench wonkery?

  10. AYLD28
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Very tempted by the free hit. I’m on -12 to field 11 and one of those is Livramento (if ESR and Jota get 0)

    Ramsdale
    TAA Alonso James Livra Cancelo
    Salah Bowen Bernardo
    King Ronaldo

    Foster* Jota* ESR* Davis

    0 bench. -12 already.

    FH team could be:

    DDG
    Dalot James Cancelo TAA
    Salah Bowen Bernardo
    Ronaldo Lukaku King

    Now, the difficult is my team for midweek would keep in players like Toney, Jesus, Raphina and Son which are the four I took out. Also I’d lose 0.6 on team value I’ve built and lost on what I’ve bought/sold.

    Thoughts? I’d never usually consider the FH but I’m pretty stuck. Thanks!!

    1. Catastrophe
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      In basically exactly the same position. I think I'm going to go FH, and live a little 🙂 could be a great opportunity to climb rank with all the hits and incomplete Teams elsewhere. Obviously losing the chip for a BGW as a result.

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

      I never thought about a free hit. I'm also on a -8 and now Jota looks he's out so FH could save me.

  11. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Which one would you start out of Jota, Watkins and Livramento?

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Watkins

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

      I'd start Jota. If there is any chance he won't start I don't think he will play at all.

      1. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Agree with Aapaman here

    3. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers lads!

  12. CostaCoffee
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    A) Son + Toney > King + Bernardo
    B) Son + Toney + Antonio > King + Ronaldo + Bowen (-4)

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      b

  13. Taegugk Warrior
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    To bring in with a hit
    A. B.silva
    B. Bowen
    C. Antonio

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      any could be good

  14. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    GL all just did my first hit for the season (- 8) ouch, see you on the other side..... 🙂

  15. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Would you do

    A) Antonio and Son to Ronaldo and Bowen for a hit
    B) Antonio, Son and Reugillon to Ronaldo, Bowen and Dalot for -8
    C) Son to Rashford/Sancho and Reugillon to Dalot for a hit
    D) Only Son to Rash/Sancho and play Watkins

    Fernandez
    TAA Cancelo Rudiger Reugillon Coady
    Salah Son Gallagher Mbeumo Luiz
    Antonio Wilson Watkins

  16. Mane Mane Mane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Is Jota definitely out and also what’s the news with ESR?

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      wait for liverpool training pictures

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      ESR sounds like he should play

      1. vincentwsho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Do you think ESR would start?

    3. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      News as of 20 mins ago:

      The Gunners say Emile Smith Rowe and Bernd Leno will be assessed as they continue their recovery from groin injuries.

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

        https://twitter.com/charles_watts/status/1469299185082060809

        Arteta: "Emile has trained today, he is feeling much better. Hopefully he will be available to play."

        Fingers crossed but should be ok

    4. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Jurgen Klopp: "Diogo [Jota] felt something after the last Premier League game, didn't train yet. We will see - maybe he can train today. Then he is an option. If not, then not."

  17. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Guaita
    TAA - Cancelo - Rudiger - White
    Salah(C) - Jota - Foden - B.Silva - Mount
    King
    Foster - Libra - Gelhardt - Toney
    G2G?

    1. Shineonme
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Jota foden likely out

      1. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah I know but I've already taken a hit, and I don't thin they're long term so going to have to accept it I think

  18. TheYogaDaddy
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Best Move Here?

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    Cancelo TAA James (Duffy) (Livramento)
    Salah (C) Jota Raphinha Mbuemo (Brownhill)
    Kane Pukki Antonio

    2 ft, 0.6 itb

    a. Kane to CR7
    b. Kane + Pukki to CR7 + King
    c. Kane + Jota to CR7 and B Silva
    d. Kane + Pukki + Jota to CR7 + B Silva + King

    Need advice

    1. Taegugk Warrior
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      B

  19. Mona Lisa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Guaita (4.0)
    TAA - Cancelo - Alonso - Livra (Coady)
    Salah - Gundo - Mbeumo - Raph (Jota)
    CR7 - Wood (4.5)

    Any thoughts on this shambles would be appreciated 🙂 No FT £0.4 ITB

  20. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Play Mbeumo, bench Raph?

  21. tim
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Dias to Dalot
    Jota to BSilva
    Toney to CR7
    Son to Bowen
    -8

    Yay or Nay

    Have Foden too.

  22. Forcella Boys
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Is anyone else concerned that Mount is a rotation risk after 3 games in a week? I’ve got him..

    1. CostaCoffee
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      No, he's far far too important for Chelsea at the minute

  23. Andy_Social
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Diogo Jota felt something after the game against Wolves, he didn't train yet, we will see, maybe he can train today. - Klopp

    Are we likely to get news/a photo ahead of tonight's deadline?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Same re. Foden - what time does City train?

      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Where do you go for training pics?

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Likely will be mentioned here

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Can't see him being risked from the start even if he trains

    3. The Mastermind
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Please help - having a nightmare of a gameweek…

      Ramsdale - Foster
      James - TAA - Cancelo - Regulion - Livra
      Jota - Salah - ESR - Raph - Brownhill
      Kane - Dennis - Toney

      Should I do -
      A - Kane > Ronaldo (FT)
      B - Kane, Raph > Ronaldo, Bilva (-4)
      C - Kane, Raph > Ronaldo, Mount (-4)
      D - Kane, Raph, Regulion > Ronaldo, Mount, Dalot (-8)
      E - Something else

      Thank you!

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

      Rarely ask for assistance but this week is carnage, current team 0ft (took out Kane) £1.1m itb

      Guiata
      Rudiger James TAA Cancelo
      Salah ESR* Jota* Raphinha
      Ronaldo Dennis

      Livra Gilmour Toney**

      A) hold and ride out the week
      B) Toney to Watkins to provide more cover
      C) Something else

      Any advice greatly appreciated

      1. Peter O'Hanraha-hanrah…
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I'd hold, decent chance you get a playing xi

      2. Kloppage Time
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I would ride out the week

      3. Cheeky Onion
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        That's tough.

        ESR a solid pick and could possible play this week

        Jota likely not playing but a good player to have and would likely transfer him back in if you got rid

        Could move Toney on, but not any forwards in that price range that stand out seeing as you already have one of the Watford boys - would have to be Watkins or double up with King

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

        Cheers guys

    5. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Repost. Sell one for Bowen

      A. Raph
      B. Jota

      1. The Mastermind
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I’m leaning towards A if I’m getting rid of one of them

        1. SpaceCadet
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers. No bench is making me lean towards B

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

          Thanks. And with a weak bench?

      2. Cheeky Onion
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        If you have a strong enough bench to cover Jota for a game or two, I'd transfer out Raph. You'd likely be bringing Jota back in soon

        1. SpaceCadet
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Have Omo and Scarlett stinking up the bench. Might have to sell Jota for that reason.

      3. Bavarian
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        A

    6. Stranger Mings
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Can’t see anything about Gabriel Jesus ? Did pep mention him?

    7. Cheeky Onion
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      On WC with 0.0 ITB - G2G?

      DDG
      TAA - Cancelo - James - Dalot - White
      Salah - Jota - Silva - Bowen
      Ronaldo

      Gunnarsson - Gray - Dennis - Locadia

      A) Is a United triple up overkill?

      B) Should I hold Jota or move him on (I think bench is strong enough to cover him for a week or two)

      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Yes, for a team that has only kept 3 cleansheets. Rangnick isn't a miracle worker. Ronaldo skews the balance up front.

    8. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      https://youtu.be/Pg4TOy96LBw

      Klopp press conference. Jota update at 14:20

      1. Shineonme
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

    9. TheYogaDaddy
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Captain Ronaldo or Salah?