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With Gameweek 25 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) almost upon us, five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman is here to help with your pre-deadline dilemmas for the next hour.

Whether it’s questions on Free Hit teams, free transfers, points hits or whatever’s on your mind, Scout’s Deputy Editor will tackle whatever’s thrown at him.

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.



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  1. Gazzpfc
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Kepa
    Tarkowski Ream James Dawson
    Saka Odegaard Salah (c)
    Nketiah Haaland Kane

    Ward Mitoma Trippier Rashford

    Kane and Ream to Darwin and Trent worth a -8???

    1. The Biscuitmen
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Probably not but I don't take hits regularly

    2. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not for hits when you're selling 2 strong options

  2. Zenith UK
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    G2G?

    Kepa
    Trent, White, Kilman
    Salah (TC), Odegaard, Mahrez, Andreas
    Haaland, Kane, Nketiah

    Ward, Badiashile, Mitoma, Burn

    1. Wobbles
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely GTG.
      Not just for this week but this looks great for dealing with the next few game-weeks also.
      Have you got your chips still intact?

      1. Zenith UK
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Unfortunately not, WC used. Still have FH & BB (if I use TC this week)

        1. Wobbles
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I think you can get through gw28 without using a chip, maybe with just 1 hit max over the next 3 weeks.

  3. Simon69
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    G2G? Pretty sure it's not worth having 11 starters by taking a -8 - Would require getting rid of Mitoma, Burn or Trippier!

    Thoughts appreciated...

    Ederson

    *TAA - *Kilman - *White

    *Saka - *Gakpo - Mahrez - Rash (blank)

    *Darwin - *Nketiah - Haaland

    Subs: Willy - Mitoma - Burn - Trippier (blanks)

    1. McSlu
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe Burn to Tarkowski

      1. Simon69
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. Worth it for -8 in your opinion?

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

          I know you’re not asking me but yes I would and have done as you’ll have an extra player playing 2 games, so should get the -4 back. Anything else is a bonus and he’s a 15 pointer in a game waiting to happen imo

          1. Simon69
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Hope you see this, yer a star m8

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

              Cheers mate

  4. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Am I right to assume my ML leader will FH this week as he has only 7 players available, no goal keepers among them and 1 FT this GW?

    1. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      We don't know. Who is he? Might his FH be better used in other weeks when he has more blanks? Who are the players he has that aren't featuring this week - are they worth selling? How seriously does he play the game? Is he risk averse?

      Plenty of people are taking -8s this week so there's no reason why he might not also just do that?

    2. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Depends I guess, as if he had 2 transfers banked like me, he could do for for a -8 which isn’t an issue imo.

  5. Sam (Team Sam)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Trying to simplify my previous question.

    On a free hit.

    A) Gabriel and a City midfielder

    B) Coleman and Nketiah

    1. Dotherightthing
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

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

      B

  6. Malinwa
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone triple cut this gw?

  7. brixtonBob
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Will Kane punish all these double game chasers ?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not if I'm keeping him... Considering him to a LIV fwd for -4 and not too scared to be punished if I do it.

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

      Possibly home to Chelsea.

      Man City at Bournemouth too...

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Chelsea much better defence the last matches, and Spurs disappointing, so not sure of that...

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

      Probably, but you’ve got to go with the odds I guess

  8. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Leeds United confirm Javi Gracia's visa has been confirmed and he will take charge of Saturday's home game against Southampton.

    They also announce the additions of Zigor Aranalde, Mikel Anita and Juan Jose Solla to Gracia's technical staff.

    1. Hooky
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Was Aranalde one of the Wombles?

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        One of the Klangers if I remember correctly…

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Zigor Arnadale and Mikel Anita sound like regen names

  9. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I can't help but think that Klopp is being coy. If Liverpool win their two games in hand, they're a point off 4th place. Worst case, 3 points off (if Newcastle also win theirs). That's absolutely nothing. They've got nothing else to play for now either. I reckon he'll go full strength, which includes Darwin, Salah, TAA, Robbo, VVD. Gomez is obviously a knock - I don't think there was much else to it.

    Tuesday - Saturday (late) - Wednesday (late) isn't a tough turn around time. That's normal for CL teams.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      true.

      have a good weekend...

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He's getting his excuses ready. 4th place is up for grabs. He'll be going for it.

    3. Mirror Man
        3 years, 1 month ago

        He's back in sad puppy mode. The ultimate demotivator. Liverpool will flopp.

      • The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        He did also say something like 'Every game is a Champions League qualifier now'. I'm not too worried about Darwin rotation

      • CABAYE4
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Definitely he’s playing it down.

        Darwin’s not in the same category as the other 4 you list.

        Firmino and Jota both fit and comparable replacements so would expect them to get starts.

        1. Wobbles
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          He also mentioned how Jota was still coming back from a long term injury.
          Darwin and Gakpo will get 120mins each IMO. Good enough for a punt.

      • PompeyUpNorth!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I hope you’re right

      • boc610
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        now thats how confirm a bias !

    4. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Doesnt sound good for Mitro owners, think I put him on bench, but would you trust Ake this week or sell to Tark for a hit (extra hit if that matters)?

      1. McSlu
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Wait for Peps pressers. If Laporte is still ill, Ake would probably start

    5. Dotherightthing
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Good move?
      Debruyne, Shaw and Akanjy out, Salah, Robertson and Tarkowski in with -4, Y or N?
      Thank you

      1. The Biscuitmen
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, that's pretty good

    6. The Biscuitmen
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Kepa
      Akanji Patterson White
      Salah Saka Martinelli Andreas
      Haaland Kane Mitro

      Shaw, Rash and Trip benched

      1FT and 0itb

      From the team news it looks like neither Patterson or Mitro will play. swap the 2 of them for Gnonto and Tark for -4?

      1. Wobbles
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        No-brainer. Can you stretch for Watkins maybe? No blanks, decent double and good fixtures and form.

    7. costaj8
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Which to prioritize in order to field 11 players since Mitrovic is a doubt, Trent or Darwin? I already have Salah, and I am convinced to transfer Kane out for Felix since he has a confirmed fixture in GW28 and a good set of upcoming fixtures. Just can't decide between the two Liverpool boys.

    8. lindeg
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ive set my team up a bit strange for this gw.

      Rate my team!
      (0.0 itb, so KDB to Salah not possible)

      Kepa

      Mykolenko, Tarkowski, Bueno

      KDB, Mahrez, Martinelli, Saka (C)

      Haaland, Felix, Darwin

      Cucurella on bench.

    9. FPL Baggies
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Hi Tom

      Kepa
      Bueno White Tarkowski
      Salah (c) Saka Odegaard Andreas
      Mitro Haaland Darwin

      Ward Mings Rashford Trippier

      Darwin and Salah already in for a -4, 3.0 ITB

      Would you take an extra -4 for mitro to Watkins meaning mings won’t be needed off the bench to auto sub for mitro?

      Or Bueno to Robbo for a -4?

      Or White and Mitro to TAA and Nketiah for a -8 (12 total)?

      Finally start bueno or Mings. Thanks

      1. Wobbles
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        No.
        Bueno.

    10. Jullepuu
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thoughts on mu FH?

      Ramsdale Ward
      TAA Dawson Tarkowski Mykolenko Kilman
      Salah Foden Iwobi Saka Gakpo
      Haaland Nketiah Taylor

    11. FFLNeanderthal
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Terrible team currently backfired last week with Chelsea:
      Kepa
      Shaw* Trippier* James
      Mahrez Rashford* Saka Odegaard
      Haaland Felix Kane

      Subs: Sanchez, Neco 🙁 Lewis 🙁 and March

      1FT £0.7ITB WC/FH available - need help.

      Any suggestions?

      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Turn that Neco frown upisde down - Aurier is out injured so he should start

        1. FFLNeanderthal
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          That's a positive

          I'm thinking a -4 to do Kane to Nketiah & Rashford to Salah have just the right money.

          Gives me 4 DGW players

          1. The Mentaculus
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Sounds alright if you can Rashford back next week (if fit)

    12. Wheyyyy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Would you take an additional -4 to move Castagne to Tarkowski?

      Would mean a double up with Pickford in goal.
      Castagne is bleeding cash and has Arsenal at home.

    13. AnfieldLad
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Can get to this with 2FT:

      Kepa
      Tark Beuno Patterson*
      Salah Saka Martinelli Andreas
      Kane Nkeitah Haaland

      Anything for a hit ?

    14. jimmyharte
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Shaw, Rashford, Kane to TAA, Salah & Gnoto -4? I still have BB, WC & FH left.

      Cheers

    15. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Keep Lewis or sell for -4

      1. Gon Freecss
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Sell

    16. Vovhund
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Brought in Salah and Tarkowski for free. Is Kane to Darwin worth a hit, when I want Kane back for NFO?

      1. Gon Freecss
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        No

    17. Gon Freecss
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Best Mitro replacement 7.0 and under?

      1. The Biscuitmen
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Tempted by Gnonto

      2. Vovhund
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I would say Gnonto too - includes the possibility of a GW28-match

        1. Gon Freecss
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Interesting! hadn't considered Gnonto. Currently between him and Iheanacho

          1. Wobbles
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Was thinking of Iheancho myself but the possible injury to Maddison has turned me off. Gnonto may blank in 28 and his low price makes it difficult to upgrade down the line, meaning that's a no from me also. Very little under 7 worth considering over the next few weeks. Maybe an extra free transfer will be worth more than a 1 week punt at the moment.

            1. Gon Freecss
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              But would you hold Mitro, if that means you can't field 11 for this week? Who else are you considering?

            2. Gon Freecss
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              This actually speaks to my hit averse side, and feels like great advice. Thanks!

    18. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/klopp-konate-fitness-returning-players-and-palace-selection-plans

      Klopp was also quizzed on whether Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino are ready to start having made substitute appearances following their own injuries and indicated that he will rotate his squad this weekend following the defeat by Real Madrid.

      “We can see now when the boys come on that they are not at their best at the moment but they need the minutes and everything will get better, but that is exactly the situation we have. We are not sure if all the boys could even play again after Madrid because of some knocks here and there. We are really not 100 per cent clear so then we have to make changes and we want to make changes and we will make changes anyway. But it is not that you come back after a long injury and just it is clicking again. We have this situation now with Bobby and Diogo, we can see it with Virgil as well.”

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

        Oh dear just as I’ve got 3 Pool in, ha ha! Oh well, what will be will be thanks for the update

        1. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I don't fully understand it. The boys this and the boys that. Just tell us what you really mean man.

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

            Exactly, I’m not too concerned. They need to win their League games so will field strongest team imo

      2. FFLNeanderthal
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        What impact on Salah do you think?

        1. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Salah is the safest pick and should play around 170-180 minutes. Gakpo and Nunez could only start once, because the other two are being eased in. At least that's what I've read between the lines.

    19. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      G2G? Zero transfers 1.1 ITB
      Kepa (Ward)

      Trent Tark White ( Bueno Tripp)

      SALAH Marti Mahrez Andreas (Rash)

      Haaland Nketiah Darwin

      Cheers!

    20. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Worth -8?

      Lewis, Patterson, KDB, Kane > Tark, TAA, Salah (C), Darwin

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

        100% yes for me

      2. Bob.
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yes

    21. Keventry City
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Hi Tom, I have used both FTs to do Shaw & KDB to Tark & Mo like most others. I now however face the Mitro injury problem. Assuming there is a pre-deadline leak that he misses out, should I just let Patterson come off the bench or should I get Watkins for a hit? Alternatively I could sell Rashford and Mitro for Neves and Darwin for 8pts. What would you do please?

    22. gomez123
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Who to captain?
      A) Saka
      B) Salah

      1. Mr. Mystic
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Gut is telling me Saka…

    23. shakermaker1878
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Currently my team is only 10 players:

      Kepa
      Bueno Tarkowski
      De Bruyne Saka Odegaard Andreas
      Nketiah Kane Haaland

      On the bench are the blankers Trippier, Botman and Rashford.

      Is it worth a -4 to get to 11 players? If so what move would you make?

      I have my own rule this season that I can't pick any Liverpool players which is handicapping me a lot this GW 🙂

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

        It would assist if you put how much cash you have available? I’d break your rule and prioritise a Pool player personally..

        1. shakermaker1878
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Basically no more cash left. Any transfer would have to be like for like price

        2. shakermaker1878
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          And can't break the rule unfortunately. I'm in a mini league of Evertonians where we all play according to that rule. If I break it I get thrown out of the league haha

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

            Ha ha that’s funny. Well you may as well leave it then I guess as team looks fine but
            1. If you don’t think KDB will play, then punt on Bowen or Adama for a doubler perhaps
            2. Botman to Coleman for a doubler
            But prob best to leave it

            1. shakermaker1878
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Thanks!

              I'd already used 2 FTs for this GW to do White and Mahrez to Tarkowski and Saka. Couldn't decide between selling KDB and Mahrez. Went with selling Mahrez in the end as KDB is probably safer long term. But now it looks like Mahrez most likely of the 2 to start. Oh well.

              Yes I was thinking of Coleman but wasn't sure I wanted to be lumbered with 2 Everton defenders at this stage. Also was thinking of Emerson but probably not worth the -4 and might as well go ahead with 10.

              KDB to Bowen is an interesting one. I might consider that. Or I might leave as is for now and to KDB to Bruno down the line

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

                Yep it’s a tough 1 but most will be doing hits. Double Everton defence isn’t great I admit but at least they also play in the blanks 28 n 32 I guess. I think you’re fine to leave though unless your hear KDB is out, then I’d swop him for anyone quick

                1. shakermaker1878
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 3 Years
                  3 years, 1 month ago

                  Will do, thanks!

    24. Mr. Mystic
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Salah or Saka captain?

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

        The Captain Sensible article gives you all the info you need to make the right decision imo as either is good, so it’s personal choice