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19 August 2022 317 comments
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Gameweek 3 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is drawing ever nearer and there are head-scratching decisions for plenty of FPL managers as we approach the Saturday deadline.

With that in mind, we’ve got five-time top 1k finisher and Scout’s Deputy Editor, Tom Freeman, to answer some of your conundrums over the next 60 minutes.

He’ll be on hand to first reply to requests from Premium Members in the Hot Topic below the line of this piece and will get through as many as he can until the next article goes up.

If there’s time, Tom will also turn his attention to other requests in the comments section.

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.



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  1. RMT Surgery with Tom
  2. hickslu1
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Tom, do you think you can run a team without Salah this season? At 13.0 he is expensive and feels like a lot of sacrifice to get him in versus other players you can have. Currently sat 2nd in both my leagues and overall doing well.

    1. hickslu1
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Current team is:
      Ramsdale
      TAA, Robbo, James, Cancelo, Walker
      Diaz, Martinelli
      Kane Haaland Jesus
      Subs: Periera, Reed, Colback, Ward

    2. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'll be livid if you get a response here!

      1. mad_beer ✅
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        This makes me want to respond. 🙂

        1. Deulofail
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Is that you, Tom? My only friend on Myspace!

        2. hickslu1
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          I dont get it!?

          1. Deulofail
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Only the most premium of members will

          2. Jock Grealish
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            you're the least premium member on here, bro

            1. Deulofail
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              I don't get it

              1. Jock Grealish
                • 4 Years
                3 years, 7 months ago

                lol didn't mean you 😉

                1. Deulofail
                  • 10 Years
                  3 years, 7 months ago

                  I think I might not be very premium 🙁

      2. Sun God Nika
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        looool

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Sorry I can't get back to you. I'm floating in a tin can, far above the world.

    3. Mancini
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Hi Tom do you think Ryan Giggs is a good poet ?

    4. HashAttack
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Think it's fine if you are good at picking the right alternative captain, but that's the hard part!

      I reckon you can pick up more base points with two good players than Salah + 4.5m

  3. Gareth M
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Hi there.

    On a WC

    A
    Salah + Zinchenko + Ederson + Dasilva (bench)
    vs
    B
    KDB + Kulu + Ward + Neco (bench)

    Other starters

    TAA - Cancelo - James - Cucerella

    Diaz - Martinelli

    Haaland - Jesus

    Any thoughts?

    Any other changes you would consider?

    Thanks

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

    Any obvious neto replacements ?

    1. mad_beer ✅
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      If you hold him for one week, he has 3 nice fixtures coming up.

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

        Yep that is true thanks ;-]

    2. jay01
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Id get da silva and put the money saved elsewhere

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        DaSilva could be benched when Damsgaard is introduced from the start.

        1. Jock Grealish
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          lack of match fitness though. da silva will start.

  5. Worz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Robertson (LIV) to James (CHE) and Williams (NFO) to a sub 5.3mil defender (Zin, Cucu, Gabriel, etc.) for a hit?

    1. mad_beer ✅
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      For a hit, now. Robertson to James may be good on it's own.

  6. NestorC
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    People getting Zinchenko in, aren't you worried of rotation with Tierney or you believe they could somehow both play at the same time?

    1. jay01
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Ive not got him but i think zinchenko will play in mid if not lb.. cant see him not starting at all

      1. NestorC
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Not sure who gets dropped out if that's the case?

        1. BobbyDoesNotLook
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Good questions. I also think Zinc cannot be dropped but Xhaka has been good in "Zinc's mid position" so I guess Zinc stays LB and Tierney on bench.

    2. Fish up a tree
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      He has to play whether LB or LCM. Didn’t realise how good he is!

  7. mad_beer ✅
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    This is one of my favorite articles that I can never read.

    1. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Agreed haha, I’m sure it’s a belter though

  8. Kalix
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Perisic, N Williams
    Salah, Martinelli, Mount, Jensen, Andreas
    Haaland, Jesus, Archer

    1FT

    Any major concerns here?

    Thoughts on the best 8m midfielder among Diaz/Foden/Mount/Saka/Kulu?

    1. Kalix
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      0.5 ITB

  9. Ne0
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Which 2 to start among Rodrigo, Dasilva, Neco, and Patterson this GW?

  10. jay01
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Would i be mad to captain Haaland over Salah this week?

    1. mad_beer ✅
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Not if you thought he would score more points.

      1. jay01
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I do.. but the amount of Mo captainers making me fear doing it and hiding behind the couch on Monday

    2. Zalk
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'm currently on Haaland aswell, just have a feeling he will brace again.

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'm quite back and forth on it. Gut has said to go with Haaland all week but Klopp confirming Firmino is fit changes everything, he was incredible at OT last year, didn't even pick up a single assist but the way he dragged ManUtd around and opened up space for the Salah and Mane was amazing. Quite hard to ignore him now but I'm still undecided

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        *for the likes of Salah and Mane

  11. BBC_TF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Tom

    am i crazy to sell kane for havertz to fund an upgrade from Patterson to James?

    2 FTs!

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      The Havertz part is a bit crazy but he may haul in one of the next 3. Kane has the fixtures now too.

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I do like Havertz this week, he'll be in the differentials article, but personally, I wouldn't sell Kane ahead of Wolves, Forest, West Ham, Fulham.

  12. Gareth M
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Who are you captaining this week and why?

    1. Fit_to_drop
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Jesus - think he is going to rip it up these next few weeks. Confidence soaring in his new club.

      1. Jock Grealish
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        yep

  13. Chaservalue7
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    What would y do if you had doherty?
    I am thinking to hold this week and see

  14. cammyt
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Perisic or Cucurella?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Given Perisic rotation/minutes, Cucurella.

      1. cammyt
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah I think that’s what I am leaning to as well, thanks!

  15. RichieW
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Tom

    On a WC

    Any major price point missing or players that i should be targeting to get in/out?

    Raya
    James Cancelo Cucurella Zinchenko
    KDB Kulusevski Martinelli
    Haaland Jesus Toney

    Ward Andreas Dasilva N.WIlliams

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Alexander-Arnold/Salah the obvious ones. I'd want both given Liverpool's fixtures.

      1. RichieW
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers Tom

        I've 2.5m itb for Trent when i want to get him back in for Cucurella/Zinchenko and Kulu will probably become Diaz at some point.

        I'm happy enough going without Salah for now and doubling on City premiums as I think City could walk the league this season. Pretty easy to get from KDB to Salah if needs be

    2. banskt
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      This is a very bold team with zero Liverpool players. I am also on WC and considering similar team, but always keep going back to Diaz and Trent. At the beginning of the week, when I pulled out my WC, I bought Kulusevski and Zinchenko, both have increased in price since then. If I sell them (for Diaz and Cucurella), I think there is a possibility of getting more points but I will certain lose those 0.2m -- not that it matters in the long term, but slightly worried whether to do so -- 'possible' more points vs 'certain' loss-of-value. Moreover, Kulusevski, Zinchenko and Cucurella are rotation-risks -- a bit too much for my taste, Zinchenko more so than the other two.

      Rant over, but do you think that Zinchenko, Kulusevski and Cucurella are worth buying in a WC, given that you have to use FTs for selling them once the midweek games start? Isn't it better to get more nailed players (e.g. Gabriel, Maddison, Diaz, Trippier) on a WC so that the team is set for a longer term and have the FTs for luxury transfers or injuries / red cards?

      1. RichieW
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Not too worried about Arsenal assets, don't think I will keep many of them long term (maybe Jesus). Likewise Kulu will become Diaz at some point.

        Don't think Cucurella will rotate much given the fee they paid for him, likely to rotate between LWB & LCB.

        Easy enough to switch them out given the options in the 5m & 8m region

  16. Jebiga
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Rashford for 6 would be lovely

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      If he's an avoid at 6.5, he's still an avoid at 6.0. After all, he drops because he's consistently blanking. No one want that.

      1. maglia rosa
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        😆

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldn't take Rashford for 5m right now

    3. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      He could be 5 and i wouldnt look twice in his direction.

    4. Santi sensei
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Even some 4.5s have better value than him.

    5. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      lol picking rash.

  17. tryf88
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Stuck with Bailey should I start him or Pericic? No FT worth a -4?

    1. tryf88
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Sorry Trippier not Perisic!

  18. dshv
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    To play

    1. Andreas
    2. Dasilva

    1. jay01
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Gut tells me andreas this week, dasilva next

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Watch for Damsgaard cameo this weekend ; he may well displace DaSilva.

  19. Fit_to_drop
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    How real a prospect is it that Walker may lose his place to Cancelo with Gomez playing left back?

    Im on a WC and was going to sign both Walker and Cancelo.

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I don't think Gomez will start this week ; but longer term Pep is clearly looking to it.

  20. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Should I pull he trigger on Trippier > Cucu.

    1. Fit_to_drop
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldnt. One is a sure starter in a solid defence, the other will be competing for his place (though has arguable more assist upside).

  21. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Chances of Mahrez starting this gw?

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

    2. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Think Mahrez is the epitome of Pep roulette. Can never really tell if he plays or not until you see the lineup.

      1. BobbyDoesNotLook
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        This. He could score 3 and be on bench next 3.

  22. Hinchcliffe Thumper
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Rmt please

    Sanchez
    TAA, James, Dias, Neco
    Salah, Saka, Martinelli, Andreas
    Håland, Jesus (C)

    Ward, Bailey, Botman, Archer

    1. Fit_to_drop
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      GTG

  23. Cheeky Onion
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Deciding between a 433 or 442

    A) KdB + Toney + Mitro (or other 6.6 fwd)

    B) Haaland + 8.0 mid + 6.1 mid - have Mount and looking to bring in Gross/Rodrigo/Aaronson

  24. mdm
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Darwin to Toney for a hit or save FT and play Neco?

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      hit

    2. Santi sensei
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Play Neco

    3. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Neco

  25. PainInDiaz
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    If you had to pick one, which one?

    A) Toney, Salah, Zaha
    B) Haaland, Diaz, Maddison

    1. Fish up a tree
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

  26. Jebiga
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Do we know how long patterson will be nailed for everton ?
    Who will replace him and when ?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Coleman

    2. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      do you even watch football

  27. Ahmed Adam
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    i Have Salah, Jesus and Haaland but i will captain Haaland (C)

    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Same

  28. mash
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Afternoon all! I want to solve my Bailey problem, ideally over a few weeks so I don't have to take a hit. Current line up:

    Ramsdale
    TAA Robertson Cancelo Williams
    Salah Mount Martinelli Andreas*
    Haaland Jesus

    Ward Bailey Trippier Archer

    1FT, £0 in bank

    A) Tripper to Cucurella
    B) Robertson to James
    C) Robertson and Bailey to James and Gross (-4) (and bench Andreas)
    D) Somthing else

    A gives me a better bench for this week, and I wanted to keep Robertson for the United game at least, though I know Liverpool's clean sheet potential is lower at the moment. But B gives me the better, more nailed Chelsea defender which may be better long term. Which option would you choose?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A

      1. mash
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers - it's my top choice at the moment too.

    2. Cheeky Onion
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B and deal with Bailey next week

      1. mash
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers - this is a 'safe' option for me in some ways as nobody above me in my ML has Robbo and most have James. Going to be between A and B for me I think!

  29. tim
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Jesus(C) hattie incommin.

    Because Diaz will score the goals in the Liverpool match.

    You heard it here first.

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah v championship fodder he's lethal

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Let's go Diaz!

  30. FCH
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    What to do….
    Ward Sanchez
    Taa Robbo Cancelo James 4.0
    Saka salah neto bailey Pereira
    Haaland Jesus 4.5
    Thinking of Saka, bailey to Gros and Martinelli?
    Next week Robbo 4.5 to Toney Cucu..?