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After a long two-week international break, Gameweek 9 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is almost here.

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 9 team news: Live updates from Friday’s pressers




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  1. RMT Surgery with Tom
  2. Nespinha
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Sinisterra as a WC punt? Thoughts?

    1. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Personally I’d say why not

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yay

    3. Rhodes your boat
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Go for it, good option

    4. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Did he not play international minutes though ?

  3. Rhodes your boat
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hi all am I gtg for this week? 0ft 0.9itb

    Ward
    Cancelo James trippier
    Kdb maddison martinelli rashford
    Haaland(c) Jesus toney

    Sanchez andreas neco emerson

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes gtg nice team

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks! Good luck

    2. TigheBodella
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      rashford a doubt my only concern but other than that great

  4. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which one is most likely to start?

    Diaz
    Gundogan
    Rodrigo

    Two might be sold.

  5. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which one to play:
    A) Gordon (sou)
    B) Mcallister (liv)
    C) andreas (NEW)

  6. Veni Vidi Vialli
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Currently have 3 Man City players (Cancelo, KdB & Haaland) and 2 Arsenal (Martinelli & Jesus), and need to start offloading some of them to survive GW12.

    Am I mad considering transferring out Jesus for Mitrovic, given that I also have Isak? Isak should hopefully be back soon and really want him in my team going forward.

    My starting eleven after such surgery:

    Henderson
    Cancelo Trippier TTA
    Martinelli Gordon KdB Diaz Pereira
    Haaland Mitrovic

    1. Rhodes your boat
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’m in the same boat with the 5 stated I’m hoping to be in a position where I bin 2 (likely kdb and martinelli/Jesus) and bench the others. So no Jesus to mitro isn’t crazy

      1. Veni Vidi Vialli
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers mate! If all goes to plan (that would be a first) I will swap KdB for Salah in GW12.

        1. Veni Vidi Vialli
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Ahead of GW12 that is.

  7. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What are people thinking of Klopp's comments, will Diaz and Nunez start on the bench?

    1. Veni Vidi Vialli
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I have Diaz and I feel everything but confident.

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

      Its hard to tell. But we already knew that Diaz had a long trip back, so the comments on Jota actually raise my expectations of Diaz starting very slightly. Darwin I have no idea tbh - if I had to guess I'd say Firmino starts

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

        What do you make of it, Nate (if anything)?

        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          If I had to venture a guess, I'd say Nunez definitely on the bench, Diaz 50/50. With a very busy period coming up I doubt Klopp will want to take chances, but similarly he knows they need to pick things up quickly so I can't call it

  8. PompeyUpNorth!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Play Ward or Guieta?

    1. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ward

      1. PompeyUpNorth!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers! That’s what I’m thinking towards

      2. mad_beer ✅
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He's bound to get a 3 pointer eventually!

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

    Which WC squad?

    A)
    Guaita
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Trippier
    Salah, Zaha, Maddison, Martinelli
    Haaland, Mitrovic

    Iverson, Justin, Andreas, Greenwood

    B)
    Ward
    TAA, Cancelo, James,
    Salah, Zaha, Maddison, Martinelli
    Haaland, Mitrovic, Solanke

    Iverson, Guehi, Andreas, Neco

    Leaves 0.4 ITB. I'm currently 0.2 short of Guaita.

    1. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      Not keen on TAA>Toney and play 343?
      A otherwise, not sold on Solanke

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

        Obvs Solanke>Toney and TAA>Trippier

  10. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Priority?
    A. Kulu to Zaha
    B. Isak to Toney

    1. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Isak’s got to go I think.

      Don’t see how he starts either of the next 2.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Hmm. And he doesn’t look great.

    4. mad_beer ✅
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B easy

    5. JELLYFISH
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      b this week

    6. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks guys

      1. MADCHESTER UTD
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Any plans to get zaha in following week? If not I’d even think about taking a hit to get both Toney n zaha despite the Chelsea fixture. If you’re planning to get him next GW then obviously don’t hit.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yea Zaha is coming in.

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

    My turn Tom to get grilled!

    Pope Iversen
    Cancelo James Trippier Zouma Neco
    Diaz Maddison Zaha Sinisterra Pereira
    Haaland Kane Mitro

    0.3 ITB so could upgrade Neco to Guehi but it feels like i will create benching headaches.

  12. gunner852
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    RMT

    Pope (Ward)
    Trippier Cancelo James (N. Williams) (Dunk)
    Martinelli KDB Maddison Diaz (Andreas)
    Solanke Haaland (C) Mitrovic

    0.5 ITB. Took a -4 this week to bring in Solanke and Maddison for Jesus and Neto.

    Plan to navigate and WC in 13.

  13. WVA
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How on earth did Salah not drop in price over that break?

    1. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      God save the King

    2. JELLYFISH
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      The BoE bailed him out

  14. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Start Perisic or Andreas?

    1. Veni Vidi Vialli
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wow that’s a tough one. I think I’d still go for Perisic tbh

    2. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Perisic.
      Not even close for me.

  15. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Pope
    Cancelo - trippier - James
    Foden - Kulu* - Maddison - martinelli
    Mitro - haaland - Kane
    Iversen - Andersen - Andreas - neco

    Really unsure what to do with Kulu here. Issue is Foden and Kane will have to make way in GW12 for Salah and Toney, but don’t really fancy Zaha this week. Have an extra transfer for a 1 week punt to Barnes or Harrison/Sini. Am I overthinking it and should just get Zaha and save a future transfer?

    1. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looked at the team, saw the asterisk, thought well that's easy - Zaha.
      Read the para., thought yes you are overthinking it - Zaha.
      Zaha.

      .... Zaha.

  16. Evasivo
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Are there “comment posts” restricted to members only too now?

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

      Not the first time I've seen it

    2. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'll tell you but only if you like my comment to unlock new sponsored content, including a two-hour podcast about whether to get Haaland in your team.

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

        It’s a shame it’s gone that way. Getting a bit much, but fortunately I’m a casual these days! Contributed a lot in my earlier years but now don’t have the time…

  17. Friday night members video - Andy N and Mark Sutherns 1930 tonight!
    Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hey guys!

    Members Only video tonight with Andy North and the one and only Mark Sutherns.

    1945 UK time tonight - enjoy!

    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/members-only-videos/

    1. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What time?

      A) 19:45
      B) 19:30

  18. NotsoSpursy
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    So what to do with Diaz?
    I have 2ft and have Maddy already
    Not much on the bench.

    Do I

    A) keep and hope he starts
    B) get Mount, Zaha anyone else??

    Thanks

    1. JELLYFISH
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Think Zaha is a great option with their fixtures. Looking likely to rise tonight too btw.

    2. Aeu96197
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'd switch to Zaha I think. Better fixtures coming (not necessarily this week), talisman and Diaz has more mins threat now from Jota and Nunez. I'd be happy to give the next three weeks to Zaha and go from there

    3. NotsoSpursy
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks guys

  19. NotsoSpursy
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Wow popped my top page cherry after 5 years woop woop

    1. NotsoSpursy
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Oh no cripes. Not even close! ;-(

    2. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You are doomed to forever be a top page incel

  20. JELLYFISH
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Think I'm just about there with my WC team:

    Pickford Ward
    James Cancelo Trippier Dalot Neco
    KDB Maddison Zaha Martinelli
    Toney Halland Mitro

    (1.6m left in the bank)

    Unsure on Dalot with Man U fixtures, really like Tarkowski but dont want to double up with Pickford. Tsimikas is also an option with Robbo.

    Any feedback appreciated.

    1. mrelpea
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Team looks good. Not tempted to replace Dalot for Guehi or Andersen? They have some sweet fixtures.

      Also, what’s your plan for GW12?

      1. JELLYFISH
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yes Guehi is a decent shout (he's been in and out my team).
        Undecided on GW12 currently but happy to use the next few gw's to assess. 1.6m itb enables plenty of options (1.8 with Guehi) and opens up options to bring in Salah and/or Trent.

        1. mrelpea
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah, no rush with it really. And having that 1.6-8 itb is a nice luxury. Good luck!

          1. JELLYFISH
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks, you too.

    2. Aeu96197
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good.

      Guehi for Dalot? Or someone from Brighton maybe, given their fixture in 12?

      1. JELLYFISH
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yep agree re Guehi, he does look decent value with their fixtures. Thanks

    3. BremerHB
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Exactly the same as my current iteration apart from Guehi for Dalot. I’m swithering between trying to fit in one Liverpool asset but I’m not entirely sure…

      1. JELLYFISH
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Same, KDB > Salah is tempting me but U will want to reverse it next gw (and would lose value in KDB in the process) so not convinced. Toney > Nunez is doable too but Klopps comments put me off.

        1. BremerHB
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yep, agreed. I think Utd & Sou for City is marginally better than Bri and Ars for Liverpool. They are easy moves for GW12 too with the money ITB.

          I prefer Toney too for the moment. I’d stick with what you have, good luck!

  21. SkyByBo
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Diaz to maddison on a FT? I keep Diaz all day long if I was confident he starts, but I'm not so sure...

  22. marcos11
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this draft? Potentially downgrade Sterling to spread funds elsewhere?

    Ward (Iversen)
    Cancelo James Trippier (Neco Emerson)
    Sterling Maddison Zaha Marti (Andreas)
    Haaland Kane Mitro

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nahh Sterling is a good pick. Team looks good and balanced.

  23. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Good to go here?

    Leno
    Cancelo Tripp Fofana
    Maddison Zaha Bailey KDB
    Haaland(c) Kane Mitro

    Ward Andreas Neco Malacia

    0itb, 0ft

    Did Martinelli to Zaha earlier this week.

    1. Aeu96197
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      GTG

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers

  24. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who to bench?

    1. Rashford
    2. Bailey
    3. Andreas

    1. Kryptonite666
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Tough. I’d bench Andreas. NEW are difficult to beat at home.

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

        fulham at home

        1. Kryptonite666
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Ah. Still Andreas I think. Rashford could get something at the counter. Bailey if starts coild get something at Leeds

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      3.

    3. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Andreas is not a good option this week imo.

  25. Woodhatch FC
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Pope
    Tripps Cancelo Fofana
    Maddison Martinelli Sinistera Gordon
    Kane Haaland (c) Toney

    Ward Williams Perriera Saliba

    thoughts??

  26. Kryptonite666
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would you do Kane + Bailey to Toney + Maddison for a -4 ?

    1. Woodhatch FC
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      i put them both in for a minus 4 this week

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No

  27. Teddy10
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Drop one:

    A) James
    B) Martinelli
    C) Cancelo

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Woodhatch FC
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      martinelli

    3. mrelpea
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

    Play:
    1) Schar or
    2) Emerson
    (Also own Pope Tripp Cress)

    Captain:
    A) Haaland or
    B) Madders

    Good luck all

  29. Rossendale Rover
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Kulo to Maddison? Looks like Kulo is out with hamstring injury and Leicester's fixtures look tasty. Thanks!

    1. MADCHESTER UTD
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah definately

    2. Harvey_27
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, that's a move that ticks multiple boxes

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

      Now that's an easy one. Can't see any objections

    4. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      This was my transfer, lucked out by doing it last night so I got them dollar dollar bills yo (0.1 price rise)

  30. Aeu96197
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Tripper or Trent for the next three?

    If Trips, then I'll hold the money to get Trent for Liverpool's good run from 12 if I want him then

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Tripps

      1. Aeu96197
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers - needed the confirmation!

    2. JELLYFISH
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Trippier