Members
16 September 2022 591 comments
Skonto Rigga Skonto Rigga
Share:

The next round of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is almost here – don’t forget that the Gameweek 8 deadline is at an earlier-than-usual 18:30 BST tonight.

If you’re after some last-minute assistance, five-time top 1k finisher and Scout’s Deputy Editor, Tom Freeman, will be answering some of your pre-match posers over the next 60 minutes.

Wildcard drafts, Free Hit teams, free transfers, points hits: whatever’s on your mind, ask away.

Tom will 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: FPL Gameweek 8 team news: Live updates from Friday’s pressers




591 Comments Login to Post a Comment
  1. Falafel333
    4 years, 1 month ago

    On my wildcard!!
    A: Kane, Bailey, Zaha
    B: Mitrovic, Bowen, Maddison

    1. The Final Boss
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Gooner Kebab
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A probably

  2. Skout
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best 4.4 mid?

    1. Gooner Kebab
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Longstaff?

  3. TVPlugSockets
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Play DaSilva or take -4 for Mitrovic?

    1. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Mitro

      1. Skout
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Mitro

  4. lindeg
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Rate this WC, I'm going with Isak over Mitro as a differential - so I know that might not be wise.

    Pope, (Iversen)

    Cancelo, Perisic, Trippier, (Neco), (James)

    Foden, Martinelli, Paqueta, Andreas, (Zaha)

    Kane, Haaland, Isak

    0.5 itb

  5. SpaceCadet
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Is zouma nailed for whu? Thinking of getting him as the fourth defender

    1. Ruinenlust
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Why would you get an animal abuser?

      1. Rogue Todd
        4 years, 1 month ago

        He's not asking him to dog-sit

        1. NoAccounting4Taste
          4 years, 1 month ago

  6. Nespinha
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Who did you replace Salah with?

    Currently leaning on Son for a punt

    1. Lallana_
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Got Son. Next week Son>salah.

      1. Ruinenlust
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Don’t think he starts

    2. teneighty
      4 years, 1 month ago

      JWP and release funds for Kane.

    3. rdpx
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Son & KDB

  7. Rbyrne95
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed:

    Thought’s guys?… had to use my free hit as already made transfers and the games aren’t going ahead now.

    Pope
    Trippier - Perisic - Cancelo
    Saka - KDB - Martinelli - Andreas
    Kane(C) - Mitrovic - Haaland

    Saka & Perisic or Kulu and Emerson Royal

    1. Lallana_
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Like Saka, unsure on Perisic.

  8. Lallana_
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed! First WC draft. Good to go? 1.3M ITB to do Son>Salah.

    Pope
    Cancelo Trippier Coufal
    Son Foden Bailey Martinelli
    Mitrovic Haaland (C) Kane (v)

    Bench: Ward, Patterson, Andreas, N. Williams

    1. JT11fc
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Solid, you confident with Son?

      1. Lallana_
        4 years, 1 month ago

        22 goals, 10 assists. If he plays, I feel good. Leicester a great fixture for him.

        1. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          4 years, 1 month ago

          This but the worry is whether he starts.

          1. Lallana_
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Even off the bench, Son will cook.

            I just don't want him long-term (unless he starts and plays well). That's why I'm lining up Salah in.

        2. JT11fc
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Am punting on him too

    2. Rbyrne95
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Can’t decide between Isak or Mitrovic, only that thought and whether to see about getting in Bowen with fixtures ahead.

      1. Lallana_
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Bowen doesn't look his best yet.

        I think Isak over Mitrovic this week is a good punt but I like Mitrovic over a season.

    3. DayOldBlues
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure about Son and Kane

  9. Bobby_Baggio
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Afternoon all. 2 FT + 1.5m ITB. Which to go for please?

    Sanchez
    Trippier - Neco - Cancelo - Saliba
    DaSilva - Andreas - Martinelli
    Haaland - Mitro - Toney

    (Iversen) - Salah - Diaz - TAA

    A) Sanchez > Pope (Have 2 FT next GW)
    B) Da Silva > Bailey/Gordon (Noo GK this week and will have 2 FT next GW)
    C) Sanchez + Da Silva > Pope + Bailey/Gordon (No hits)
    D) Anything else

    1. Lallana_
      4 years, 1 month ago

      C with Bailey

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        4 years, 1 month ago

        cheers will be happy to rid of Da Silva

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Bailey and Dasilva are on the same amount of points.

          1. Bobby_Baggio
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Bailey is decent - Da Silva minutes are a worry

            1. Lallana_
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Bailey a more fun option and only 4.7M but he can easily flop too haha

    2. Gooner Kebab
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A for me

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        4 years, 1 month ago

        playing Da Silva but then will have 2FT next GW

        1. Bobby_Baggio
          4 years, 1 month ago

          cheers

        2. Gooner Kebab
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Pope will score better than Bailey imo
          I have Da Silva too, i know the feeling of owning him 🙁

  10. MikeLowrey
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Team A
    Pope
    Cancelo Trips Perisic
    KDB Son Martinelli Pereria
    Haaland Mitro Isak
    (Ward Neco Emerson Bailey)

    Team B
    Pope
    Trippier Emerson Patterson
    KDB Son Martinelli Bilva
    Haaland Mitro Isak
    (Ward Pereira Neco James)

    1. JBG
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Crunchie
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

  11. JBG
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Sancho+Diaz to Maddison+Bowen for -4 to have 11 players this GW good transfers?

    And should I add Sanchez to Pope in those transfers for another -4?

  12. wolves_simmo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    4 years, 1 month ago

    What to do with this? 1FT 0.5itb

    Hendo
    Stones - Cancelo - Nico - Patterson
    MGW - Andreas - Martinelli
    Jesus - Toney - Haaland

    Subs - (Ward) - (Diaz) - (Salah) - (James)

  13. Firmino
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Now that ASM is too risky who to punt on for two GWs?

    A) Almiron
    B) Guimaraes
    C) Gordon
    D) JWP
    E) Bailey

    1. Union_Jacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Considered a few Newcastle mids myself will check some data and get back to you. But most likely Gordon

    2. Crunchie
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Going Paqueta (probably)

    3. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I’m not sure Bruno is sure either. I saw yesterday that Joelinton was being suggested as having good figures. Gordon probably the popular choice but Joel or Almiron a possibility

    4. Casual Player
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Looking at 2 GWs as well, thinking JWP or Gordon

  14. Amans94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Rank these 4 mids in preference?

    Maddison Bowen Saka Foden

    1. JBG
      4 years, 1 month ago

      M
      F
      B
      S

    2. Haalander
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Foden, Bowen, Madds, saka probably. None of them excite me too much at the moment tbh

      1. Amans94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        4 years, 1 month ago

        All have their own pros and cons!

  15. Skout
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Kane (c) over Haaland worth the risk this week?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I think yes

    2. Crunchie
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I am.

    3. Haalander
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Nothing to lose only a 2m rank drop go for it.

  16. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Which 2 for this GW only?
    A) Foden
    B) Bowen
    C) Son

    1. JT11fc
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A
      C

    2. Vovhund
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A and C with a little concern about gametime for Son. I don't get the Bowen hype

  17. JT11fc
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Son or Kulu 1 week punt?

    1. Gooner Kebab
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Son

      1. JT11fc
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yes but which one starts.

      1. JT11fc
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Tis the question

  18. Roonster
    4 years, 1 month ago

    One week only as dead ending into gw9.
    Replacing Salah and Archer

    A) KDB + Mitro
    B) Saka + Kane
    C) Foden + Kane

    What do you think?

  19. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Is Son going to be dropped?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Many think yes

  20. Catastrophe
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bailey or Gordon?

    1. ceerus
      4 years, 1 month ago

      gordon

      1. Catastrophe
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers my thoughts too

  21. Vovhund
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    4 years, 1 month ago

    For a 1GW punt:
    A) Kulu
    B) Saka
    C) Ødegaard
    D) Almiron
    E) Joelinton

    1. Rogue Todd
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Probably Saka

    2. ceerus
      4 years, 1 month ago

      saka

  22. Gizzachance
    4 years, 1 month ago

    on w/c
    A bailey {do i want to go there again) punty pick?
    B andreas: nailed

    1. Rinseboy
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

  23. John Colby (C)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Kane /Son captaincy:

    I’ve been really impressed by Wolves’ defence of late and I don’t think they’ll be anyone’s pushovers this season. I rarely have any decent returns from playing my captain in the Saturday lunchtime kick-off too so with a bad result behind them in Lisbon and a strong home record in the past 7 I’m making the following moves for this go:

    Salah & Rashford out and Paquetta & Kane (c) in.

    What’s your thoughts please?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I like Kane (c) but don't have.

      Seriously considering Son but will he start is the question.

      1. Haalander
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        4 years, 1 month ago

        The other way of looking as that also is if son doesn’t start I’d be happy to have his speed coming on with 30 mins to go against a tired Leicester team

      2. John Colby (C)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Son does tempt me too but is so out of form. Kane loves the Leicester fixture.

    2. Piggs Boson
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Man City can push anyone over. And they have one of the greatest ever strikers.

      DM for Conte v Poacher for City

      C'mon bruh.

      1. John Colby (C)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I see your point Boson but I’ve a crap record in the lunchtime kick-offs. Gut feeling.

  24. Rinseboy
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Saka or Bowen on a wildcard?

    Could get Saka and monitor Bowen this week.
    Can't find a decent 8m I like and already have Maddison, KDB and Martinelli.

    Thanks

    1. ceerus
      4 years, 1 month ago

      zaha

  25. lindeg
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Rate this WC, I'm going with Isak over Mitro as a differential - so I know that might not be wise.

    Pope, (Iversen)

    Cancelo, Perisic, Trippier, (Neco), (James)

    Foden, Martinelli, Paqueta, Andreas, (Zaha)

    Kane, Haaland, Isak

    0.5 itb.

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Mitrovic’s form is insane. Need to see more from Isak imo

  26. FC Hakkebøf
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this wildcard?

    Pope
    Cancelo Trippier Patterson
    Foden Bowen Maddison Martinelli
    Haaland Kane Mitrovic
    —
    Iversen Peirera Emerson James*

    1. DayOldBlues
      4 years, 1 month ago

      How much ITB?

    2. Haalander
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      It’s a good team but you’re putting a lot of money into a fairly unproven midfield. But fixtures are there so maybe it’ll work out for you. Good front three though

    3. SpaceCadet
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Solid

    4. Scrumper
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I don't like having to rely on two c.4m Def's (and your other three always starting)

      Would consider upgrading at the expense of one your £8m Mids

      (Thanks for your reply below)

  27. Scrumper
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    4 years, 1 month ago

    What to do with Rashford?
    Was an attractive option with Martial out. Now has a BGW and a niggling injury himself... Worth sticking with?

    It'd potentially take me a -4 to get him out this GW and replace with a Bowen or Maddison. But would mean I don't have to rely on Emerson.

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      4 years, 1 month ago

      United has tough fixtures so I am avoiding. Easy to get him in later

  28. Flynny
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best one week punt?

    A...bowen at everton

    B...kulu v Leicester (awaiting any team news later)

    Thanks

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Who will you switch the one week punt for?

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      someone like Lanzini is a true punt...

      hard to land it in the best week tho.

      1. Flynny
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Salah trent and archer out

        Kane trippier and ?? Up to 8.1m in

        For a hit

        Paqueta also an option.will prob go bowen as I know he will start. But happy to punt

  29. DayOldBlues
    4 years, 1 month ago

    WC comments please!

    Pope (Iverson)
    Trip Cancelo Neco (Emerson, Fofana)
    Mads Gordon Mart KDB (Andreas)
    Mitro Haa Kane

    0.0ITB

    I'm pretty set on 3 premium.

    Could downgrade Gordon to Bailey giving me £0.8 to improve one of Neco, Emerson or Fofana?

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No James?

      1. DayOldBlues
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I'd like him but it'd mean changing 3 players - maybe gordon to bailey, mads to saint max and fofana out

        1. DayOldBlues
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Issue on saint max being flagged

  30. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    4 years, 1 month ago

    On WC:
    Pope Ward
    Cancelo Trippier Emerson (Neco) (James)
    XXX Martinelli XXX Andreas (Zaha)
    Haaland Kane Mitrovic

    Which to fill the gaps?
    A. KDB + Bailey
    B. Foden + Maddison (+1m)

    1. DayOldBlues
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A - not feeling Foden, he's not as involved