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The next Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline is fast approaching, with the Gameweek 5 deadline tonight at 6pm BST.

Five-time top 1k finisher and Scout’s Deputy Editor, Tom Freeman, is back again to answer some of your pre-match posers over the next 60 minutes, whether you’re mulling over transfers, deliberating over the captaincy or anything in between.

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.

You can, as ever, chip in with your own opinions on the RMT requests filtering through – and naturally, you’re 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.


READ MORE: Live updates from today’s pre-Gameweek 5 press conferences




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  1. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I'm concerned by Haaland potentially minutes managed so not sure I want to cap him, I'm tempted by a slightly differential approach.. who you picking from these?

    1. Cancelo
    2. Taa
    3. Jesus
    4. Salah
    5. Robbo

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Think i will go for Salah?

    2. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      3 or 4

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah 3 or 4

    4. SINGH
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      why would Pep rest Haaland? I see him playing every game like KDB does unless injured. Bit like saying rotate Messi when he was a main goal scoring threat at Barcelona (not saying Haaland is as good as messi)

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Because he literally said that he would.

        When is debatable, but I am not expecting Haaland to start 35+ league games this year.

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

          Ah fair enough, wasn't aware he admitted to resting Haaland - bit strange resting your main centre forward.

    5. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If I wanted to cap differential I'd go Jesus this week.

      Villa are awful and he has looked lively. The ceiling is there.

    6. Arn De Gothia
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Same here, going Mo

  2. Ruinenlust
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Will Haaland start?

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

      how tf do we know? its all guesses at the moment

      1. DRIZ ✅
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        lol

  3. Orion
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thought’s on Estupiñán as bench option? Need one 4.5 or lower priced def… Have Neco

    Cheers!

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Fofana

      1. Orion
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        But it’s Leicester… Rather would get Castagne imo

        1. Shark Team
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          He joins Chelsea

          1. Orion
            • 15 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Oops… my bad

        2. Matthew96
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Fofana is very close to signing for Chelsea though. Will be a good option for only 4.4m, that is unless you already have James/Cucurella or don't mind doubling up

    2. ResultatFar
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If you want lots of point on your bench, he’s great!

    3. Sloopy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If it's only (and always) for the bench, then better buy Patterson imo.

  4. SINGH
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    remove Martinelli for Gross? otherwise I have to bench Martinelli for Dunk or vice versa. Already have Sanchez so didn't want to double up on Brighton defence this week but Martinelli might be rotated?

    1. Orion
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nah, keep them

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

        thanks, only thing going for Martinelli is he is on corners but doesn't offer an attacking threat like Gross does.

        1. Orion
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          But they offer great for the price imo

        2. ResultatFar
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Martinelli doesn’t offer attacking threat like GROSS? Mate, do you even watch football? Martinelli is one of the most direct wingers in the Prem

          1. g40steve
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            This

          2. SINGH
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Being direct and actually having end product are different things. I assume you haven't watch Martinelli play. Besides Gross has more points than Martinelli thus far so I think I am right with my opinion.

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

              So points after 4 gws equal threat and end product? Salah less of an attacking threat compared to Gross then too, right?

              I’ve watched every Arsenal game the last few years. Martinelli is always looking at scoring and has the ability to do so.

              But please transfer him out to prove me wrong.

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

                I am just going off stats thus far and on that basis it would be fair to say Salah and underperformed compared to Gross. Not saying Gross is better but you get my point.

            2. Piksau
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Martinelli is the medium term will be a better pick than Gross, a lot of Gross' points came in the United game which i don't think will repeat regularly.
              Martinelli right now is in form and giving returns to his owners. At his price point he is, frankly, a better option than Gross.
              I have both BTW.

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

                Fair enough. Thanks.

        3. blind faith
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I was wondering a similar thing, but then I looked into it. Martinelli had 7 shots against Fulham and 4 against Bournemouth. Seems still attack minded to me.

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Madness. Martinelli will win young player of the year award.

  5. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    choose 1:

    1) Diaz
    2) Gundo

    1. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      1

    2. Matthew96
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      1 as he's guaranteed to start

  6. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is this team G2G or would you make any changes to it

    Ramsdale

    TAA James Walker Cucurella

    Salah Gundogan Diaz Gross

    Haaland (vc) Jesus (c)

    Ward Peirera Williams Greenwood

    0 ITB

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      G2G

    2. Matthew96
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good

  7. BantasyFootball
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Robertson + Neto > Estupinan + Gundogan?

    Feels wrong to remove these players before their fixtures this week, but not sure of Neto's potential even if he does play.

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      That is very rogue but I actually really like those transfers. These are the sorts of moves that give you a chance at a big rank imo.

    2. ResultatFar
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I did those exact moves. It’s two nice differentials to get in

    3. Sloopy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I like this!

  8. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Parker’s gone!

    1. More Tragic
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Lady Penelope will be gutted

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      That was an easy bet, everyone was looking at Lamps/Gerrard

    3. Thewoodyhorse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Harsh decision

  9. stokkies
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Start 2 bench 1 this gw.

    aaronsen
    walker
    perisic

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

      start walker and perisic

    2. cruzex
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Perisic bench for me

  10. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any press conferences before the deadline? Or the is no press for midweeks?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Howe: 9am

  11. Rik Waller
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    On a WC...

    a) Salah + Toney
    b) Diaz + Kane

    TIA

    1. Thewoodyhorse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Tough, very tough. Personally I think b has the edge buy you won't be far off with either

    2. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. ResultatFar
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A for me

  12. AnyoneButLiverpool
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA Robertson James Cancelo
    Salah Rodrigo Martinelli Pereira
    Haaland Jesus

    Ward DaSilva Neco Archer

    2 FTs and 1m in the bank. Any suggestions on what to do? Help me please!

    1. AnyoneButLiverpool
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No one wants to help me 🙁

      1. Arn De Gothia
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        4 minutes… swap rams

      2. rainy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        You’ve a good team on paper. What are your concerns, what moves are you considering?

    2. More Tragic
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Get some Spud D

    3. No Salah
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I would do Ramsdale to Sanchez and Neco to Rodrigo

  13. boc610
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Will Startland Haart?

    1. el polako
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Body knows no.

    2. Arn De Gothia
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No

    3. Arn De Gothia
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

      1. Kloppage Time
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I think Haarland will start against Forrest and will be subbed when the game is wrapped up, seems to be the trend so far. The Villa game I think is where he gets his rest as it makes more sense before the Sevilla CL game.

        1. Arn De Gothia
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Agree on that, but no R in Haaland. Still going Mo C

    4. Arn De Gothia
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cameo

  14. Dr. Jepsen
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best 8 Mio isch mid? Did Robbo->Dunk and need to upgrade Bailey.

    Or maybe Groß/Rodrigo and upgrade Archer->Mitro/Toney?

    1. mcginnntonic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Gundo

  15. mcginnntonic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Pulled the trigger on Salah & Dasilva to Sterling & Gundogan (C).

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nice, join the gang

  16. FPLheadwreck
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Start Andreas or Jensen?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think Fulham will win

  17. mcginnntonic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Reece James MISSING from training pictures

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wow this is not good

    2. More Tragic
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yep

    3. AnyoneButLiverpool
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      WTF!!

    4. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Source?

      1. mcginnntonic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Check Twitter

        1. rainy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Link?

          1. mcginnntonic
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Genuinely can't find it now, was somebody who had gone through 55 training pics but he was in none. There were a few missing including Chilwell, Gallagher, Chalobah.

            1. rainy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              All right, I did the work for you. It’s our own Karam, so your post stands

              https://twitter.com/FPLInvestigator/status/1564539900065718272

        2. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          😆

    5. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I did Cucu > James 🙂 for a hit 🙂

  18. Coupes
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who to take on a wildcard?

    A) Peresic & Martinelli
    B) Cucu & Odegaard

    1. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      On WC go A

  19. Jengkreng
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Mendy
    James Saliba Robbo walker
    Salah Son Martineli. Da silva
    Halland Jesus
    Ward. Andreas william Archer

    1 FT...pls suggest who should i transfer...im thinking son to rodrigo?

    1. Thewoodyhorse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Start andreas over da Silva and roll

  20. Strchld
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Tempted to do DaSilva to Aaronson for a hit. Yes or no? Nice 3 fixtures before hitting WC.
    Otherwise have to play Trippier

    1. Sloopy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      play trippier!

  21. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What’s up with Veltman??

    1. More Tragic
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Iffy neck

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Play through?

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Late fitness test

  22. FPLMACKEM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Perisic
    Salah, Neto, Martinelli, Diaz
    Haaland (c), Jesus

    Ward, Andreas, Neco, Archer

    2FT 0ITB

    Thinking about burning a transfer here. Would you make any transfers here or gtg?

    1. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Neto to Aaronsen?

    2. Arn De Gothia
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Rams to Brighton keeper

    3. cigan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A sideways move Neto > Matheus maybe? Or Dasilva?
      Would have gone Xhaka or Elliott but you're maxed out on Ars/Liv

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

        maybe Ramsdale + Neto > Sanchez + Aaronson

  23. cigan
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ederson & Zaha >> Sanchez & Diaz done (for free). Good moves?

    Sanchez
    Trent Cancelo James Trippier
    Salah Diaz Martinelli Gross
    Kane Jesus
    (KDH Neco Archer)

    1. Sloopy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Only if Zaha is definitily out.

  24. mcsteely
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Already got 2FT

    A Aaronsen to Harrison
    B Aaronsen to Gross
    C Burn free transfer

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I don’t get the burn, I always have a use 🙂

    2. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. Saka Punch
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  25. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What to do with this horror show?

    Sanchez, Ward
    Cancelo, Walker, Alexander-Arnold, James, N. Williams
    Salah, Luis Diaz, Rodrigo, Martinelli, Andreas
    Haaland, Jesus, Greenwood

    2 free transfers and 0.5 in the bank.

    Thank you!

    1. Arn De Gothia
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wc

    2. cigan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Terrible team, WC immediately

    3. Sloopy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I dont think you could get more template. Some people are never satisfied!

  26. Big W
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez (Ward)

    TAA | Cancelo | James (Trips, Neco)

    Rodrigo | Diaz | Salah | Martinelli | Andreas

    Jesus | Haaland (Greenwood)

    1FT 0.1ITB
    A) Save FT
    B) Trips > Saliba
    C) Start Andreas

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If you are benching Trippier then no point having him.

      Saliba is the best value for money defender in the game.

      Starting Andreas is 2 to 3 points on average per game. He should be on your bench.

      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Clearly just covering Liverpool fixture with Andreas. Structure is fine

    2. cigan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'd just start Trips

      1. Sloopy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        ^ this!

        1. Big W
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Trips has less chance of getting points than Andreas

  27. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    News on Zaha?

  28. rnrd
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    No Arteta presser this morning?!

  29. Tsparkes10
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed…

    Saving my FT. Last chance for Neto and probably Cancelo. Gtg?

    Ramsdale
    TAA(vc) James Robo Cancelo
    Salah Martinelli Neto Rodrigo
    Jesus Haaland (c)
    (Ward, Andreas, Neco, Archer)

    1. Sloopy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      yep!

  30. AD2110
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Gabriel or Saliba?

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Saliba