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With Double Gameweek 27 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) just around the corner, 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 players from Brighton and Brentford, captaincy, chip strategy or anything in between, 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.

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  1. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Bottomed:

    Would you drop one of the Brighton midfielders this week, to have a full playing 11 in BGW28? Or navigate that week with one FT to have 10.

    Raya
    Henry - Estup - Trippier
    Rashford - Saka - Salah - Mitoma - March
    Toney - Kane

    Ward - Watkins - Zinchenko - Botman

    1. Bishopool
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      BB potential

    2. Jack Burton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Na go with 10 next week that should be plenty

  2. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    "Stepping back"
    Whatever that means...
    The BBC will of course find a way to terminate his contract

    1. Tinkermania
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I thought the opposite. They will find a way to bring him back.

      1. Defcons are for Kinnear
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        They'll wait and see what the public reaction is and act accordingly

        1. Tinkermania
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          They could see it as an opportunity to save money.

    2. JBG
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      https://mobile.twitter.com/ThatsFootballTV/status/1634241050851065875

      BREAKING: Source close to Gary Lineker says he has not agreed to step back from MOTD - claiming the BBC has taken him off air.

      It’s understood Lineker is unwilling to apologise for his tweets and admit he should not have posted them.

      [@RobHarris]

      1. Defcons are for Kinnear
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        This story will overshadow the football

      2. it lies in the proles
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Nothing to regret, he’s right, fascists aren’t!

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

    Best defender for just this gw?

    A: Trippier
    B: Any Brentford defender

    1. Tinkermania
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B

  4. AnfieldLad
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Kepa
    TAA Shaw Botman
    Salah Rashford Saka Martinelli
    Haaland Darwin Ings
    (Ward, Andreas Tarkowski Bueno)

    A) Haaland Andreas Bueno -> Toney Mac Allister, Henry (-8)
    B) WC

    I wanna save WC but my team is not ready for this week..

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I'd WC tbh, of you want to capitalise on this DGW.

  5. thewhitepele
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    G2G or something worth a hit? Got 1.0m itb:

    Ederson
    TAA Gabriel Estupinan
    Salah Rash Martinelli Ode
    Haaland Toney Watkins

    Ward, Tark, Andreas, Patterson

  6. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Brentford's attacking stats away from home sure is dismal. I need to rethink captaincy...

    1. Tinkermania
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      If you think trends don't break, then yes.

  7. YoungPretender
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Have Sanchez, unsure on bringing in Steele. Already have 3 Brentford so can’t move to Raya.

    A) Start Sanchez and hope he plays
    B) Sanchez > Steele(or someone else)
    C) Start Kepa

  8. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Brighton have the most goal attempts in the whole league for the last 4, nearly 30 more than Brentford as a team.

    MacAllister underlying stats for the last 4 compared to Toney are surprisingly close but still favor Mac.

    Mac has more attempts, shots on target and chances created.

    Plus he gets 5 pts per goal and potential CS point.

    Thats enough for me to give him the armband.

  9. Teddy10
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    What bench order would you do:

    Iheanacho (h che),Tarkowski (h bre), Badiashile (a lei)

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      badi first

  10. AD105
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    We expecting Ode to play?

  11. john25
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Hey guys, who is more likely to start this GW between Odegaard and Martinelli? I know Odegaard is yellow flagged, however it seems like just an illness? While Martinelli played the full 90 in midweek game. What do you think?

    Cheers

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Nketiah & Trossard have injuries. Jesus isn't fully ready yet. Therefore Martinelli plays.

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I will say this is probably less ideal for Martinelli in GW28 though annoyingly. Ah well, see how it goes.

    2. Tinkermania
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Assuming they are both fit, Oder is more likely to start.

  12. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Ian W(right)

    https://twitter.com/IanWright0/status/1634243318723821576

    Everybody knows what Match of the Day means to me, but I’ve told the BBC I won’t be doing it tomorrow. Solidarity.

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      They'll need to dig up Mr Blobby to present at this rate

      1. Ron_Swanson
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        When did Blobby pass away?!

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          He's not dead, just hibernating. Waiting for the right tome to strike.

      2. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        They might bring Lawro back.

        1. Defcons are for Kinnear
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Des Lynam

    2. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Kudos to Ian Wright. Good man.

    3. Kane and Ablett
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      That’s why he’s a national treasure, as a spurs fan I do love him now he’s stopped playing

    4. Kane and Ablett
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Will whoever does present get called a scab? These are delicate waters and I’m with Wrighty

      1. ididnt
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        No doubt there’s many a slick media studies graduate presenter on the BBC roster to swallow the kool-aid.

        These are absurdist times.

    5. Arthur Shelby
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      This whole episode is beyond farcical. Good on Wrighty

  13. Rhodes your boat
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Bench right? 1FT 1.4itb

    Raya
    Trippier estupinan henry
    Saka rashford martinelli March
    Kane haaland toney(c)

    Kepa maddison gabriel botman

  14. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Play Kepa or Ward?

    Thank you!

    1. Tinkermania
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Kepa's turn to save a pen!

  15. OffsidePenalty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Is my bench okay or should i change anything?

    Raya
    Henry Estupinan Tripper
    March Mitoma Saka Rashford
    Haaland Kane Toney

    Kepa, Zinchenko, Maddison, Schär

    1. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Maybe Maddison ahead of Zinchenko. Fancy Fulham to score but nice team.

  16. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Haland, Kane, Rashford and Salah captain not sensible when you have March, Mitoma and Toney?

    1. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Still on Haaland.

  17. GE
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Estu or March on Wildcard?
    (have Mitoma and McAllister)

    If March I have to drop Martinelli or Saka

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      estu

    2. Redranger
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Estu 100%

  18. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Sanchez > Raya / DeGea / Alison for free
    Or
    Play Kepa

    1. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      In same position, play Sanchez incase. Expect Kepa to come in and make a change if need be for BB in GW29

      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Sensible. Thanks.

        1. Bucket Man
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          No problem. Was thinking DDG but Kepa could match or better him and if Sanchez miraculously does get place back then it saves a transfer.

          1. The 12th Man
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            I might go DeGea in 29 if theres still no sign of Sanchez returning.

  19. alsybach
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    I like the way we are all Pretending to give a toss about Gary lineker. Keep it up boys!

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      It's surely less about Linekar himself & more about what he's standing up for in this instance?

      1. JBG
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        This

      2. Kane and Ablett
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        It’s more about politicians and their cheerleaders in the media distracting the proles from the issue and attacking the messenger to avoid scrutiny. Linekar and the other top earners are all hated by the usual suspects so this is a clever smokescreen imho.

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Some things are bigger than football. Being fans of the PL, possibly the most diverse league in the world we should know that. I'm glad we've got the likes of Lineker and Neville who don't shy away

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Both w@nks

    3. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      😆 dafuq we do

  20. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Good to go? Is it OK to start Kepa and let him sub in if Sanchez doesn't play at al?

    Sanchez
    Estupinan - Mee - Trippier
    Rashford - Mitoma - Saka - Martinelli
    Toney (c) - Mbeumo - Kane

    Kepa - Odegaard - Schar - Mings

    0FT, 7.8 ITB

    1. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      *Bench Kepa

    2. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      That's what I am doing. Keeper subs unlikely.

    3. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      G2G

  21. Cookie Kid
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    A) play Darwin (bou) and captain Mitoma
    B) Toney (c) in for -4, play Mitoma

    1. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A

  22. Bene_the_horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Any help please on my Sanchez problem 🙂

    Would you

    A. Play him hope he plays
    B. Just start Kepa
    C. Transfer him out for Steele?
    D. Bring in a Southampton or Palace GK

    Already got 3 Brentford!

    Cheers in advance!

    1. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A

  23. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Start Odegaard or Watkins?

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Lineker

    2. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Same dilemma with Maddison instead of Watkins. Was 50/50 all week. Think Odegaard but slightly worried he may be benched with illness.

    3. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      This is my *main* dilemma this week, leaning Watkins just because it seems the sensible play.

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Just done this.

    4. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Odegaard

    5. mcginnntonic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      FYI villa have lost their best player in Kamara. When we were awful under Gerrard, it was mainly when Kamara was injured. This is why I'm no longer buying Watkins, do not expect us to do well over the next few weeks without him. His replacement Dendonker is also injured

    6. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      For what it's worth, I'm starting Ode with Watkins first on the bench.

  24. Bod
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Raya
    Gabriel estupinan Mee
    Mitoma March Saka Rashford
    Haaland Kane Mbuembo

    Arrizabalaga Odegaard Trippier Botman

    Was planning on bench boosting but is it a risk with Odegaard?

    1. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Bench Gabriel, start Trippier and save the bench boost for 29 imo

      1. Bucket Man
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Agree with this. Bench looks nice this week but looks even better in 29. Arsenal have Leeds. Newcastle double etc.

  25. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Any improvements you would make to this WC team? 0.3M in the piggy bank left.

    Raya
    Estupian Trippier Henry
    Salah Saka Martinelli Rashford Mitoma
    Haaland Toney

    Kepa Watkins Cash Chilwell

    1. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      May be slightly worried about Cash. Not sure in Young could get the odd game maybe Mings for safety but looks a great team.

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers for the input.

  26. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Which Brentford and Brighton players are important to have? Toney, Mitoma everyone else?

    Thank you!

    1. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      If on WC I would add Raya and Estupinan perhaps McAlister. If using FT Estupinan the best other one for me.

  27. mcginnntonic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Would you do either of the following moves, or both?

    Shaw -> Pinnock / Henry (no other Brentford defence, gives extra fixture for 28. Poor double 29)

    Bruno - March / Mac A (already own Mitoma, scared of a Bruno haul after Thursdays performance)

  28. Redranger
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Which one?

    A) Mee
    B) Henry

  29. HD7
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Do you think Steele will get a run of games for Brighton or it was just a punishment for Sanchez and he will be back?



    1. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Looks like Steele to start for now. For how long who knows.

      1. HD7
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Im wondering whether to get Steele or Raya.

        Have Sanchez and Kepa*

        To be fair, I didnt expect that Ray wont rise in price this week. I have exactly 0.2 to get him. But Steele has better games

        1. Bucket Man
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Same issue. I’ve kept Sanchez and having Kepa first sub. Good luck!

          1. HD7
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            What are you doing?
            Raya, Steele or Kepa?

            1. HD7
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 11 months ago

              Ah sorry, got it

    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Punished for what?

      1. HD7
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Bad form, or maybe its just the style of play. I read the manager said Steele is aligned better with how he wants them to play

  30. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    A) Play Odegaard with Ake 1st sub

    B) Odegaard to Mac Allister (-4)

    (WCing next week)

    1. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B