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With Gameweek 28 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) almost up on 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 Ollie Watkins (£7.4m) or Kai Havertz (£7.6m), selling Erling Haaland (£12.1m), captaincy 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.

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 â€˜Rate My Team’ tool available in the Premium Members Area.



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  1. RMT SURGERY WITH TOM
  2. Lionel Fellaini
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Son or Maddison for Salah this week?

    Will keep Maddison for the double Son will probably be a -4 out in the DGW

    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Maddison

    2. JBG
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Maddison imo.

    3. Lionel Fellaini
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Thank you it probably makes sense to get Maddison. Hopefully he doesn’t get injured with England.

    4. Bavarian
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Mad

  3. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Which scores more in 28+29? *BB in 29

    A: Martinelli + Andreas + Shaw + 4 points
    B: Almiron + Mitoma + Shaw
    C: Martinelli + Mitoma + Zouma

    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      *Zouma could be someone else under 4.4

      1. Lionel Fellaini
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        B I reckon. We all love the doubles

  4. JonnyOnionRings
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Wilson confirmed out due to illness.

    I mentioned yesterday he is apparently suffering form a long term illness post WC. It will take him a while to regain match fitness.

    Isak should be locked in for the rest of the season barring injuries.

    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Wilson has been so lethargic since the break. Every toon fan knew something was up. I thought it was mental / related to confidence. Although saying illness doesn't rule that out either.

      1. JonnyOnionRings
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Apparently reports saying he's suffered from long term fatigue and illness which can be seen in his performances. Can't see him getting the starting job again if Isak can stay healthy.

  5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Schär flagged now..

    1. Tomerick
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Damn just brought him in this morning

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      The universe has spoken. Schär - James it is

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        bloody universe!

        What moves are you making and what will your team be this week mate?

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Trent, Schär & Darwin - Chilwell, James & Havertz

          Raya
          Chilwell (C) James Trippier Moreno
          Saka Maddison
          Toney Havertz Iheanacho
          (Leno, Estupinan, Rashford, Mitoma, March)

          1. CheesyGonzalez
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            im just not convinced james will play, too big a risk imo which is why I've gone Koulibaly. Will probably regret it massively if james plays

            1. The Mentaculus
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              I've been on the edge of getting James in for a while. Back then everyone suggested Badiashile instead and I thought exactly this - if I go for the 'safe' option & gets rotated/dropped, I'll regret it more than going for James & seeing him get injured.

          2. JonnyOnionRings
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            nom nom nom nom nom.

            So tasty!!

            I'm doing TAA, Darwin, Shaw to Chilwell, James and Isak

            Kepa
            Chilwell, James, Gabriel, Trippier
            Maddison, Saka, Ode
            Isak, Toney
            (Sanchez, Rashford, Estu, Mitoma, Haaland)

          3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            Nice! Like the (C)hilwell punt

          4. Plumbers Pan
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            Toying with doing similar Ment, only difference is undecided over Kane v Havertz
            Havertz allows easier route to get Haal back

            1. The Mentaculus
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              Betting against Kane is also kind of a differential / chasing strategy on my part. Solid enough pick but I'm still very unimpressed with Spurs & never cap him, plus I'd rather have a doubler for BB29 than Kane away at Everton which does feel like a big blank-risk to me

    3. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      He's been seen in training though, surely he starts?

      Take the risk or transfer out?

  6. Ruinenlust
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Currently have 8 players + Saliba

    A) Play Saliba

    B) Saliba -> Chilwell (-4)?

    1. KunDogan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      B

  7. Lord of Ings
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Is Schar out for tonight or will he start?

    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Nobody knows

  8. MarkRenouf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    saka or kane captaincy ?

    1. Belli2007
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      I have switched numerous times between the two......on Kane and sticking with that now.

    2. KunDogan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Harry

    3. MarkRenouf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      suspect i'll do the same but saka at home and fairly rested - martinelli played whole 120 mins last night - they do play on sunday though so 1 days more rest ?

      1. tsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        I switched to Kane from Saka since more tired legs around Saka now. My gut is saying they might just maintain a win into the game Vs going all out.

  9. Hughes Your Daddy
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    GW28. Play...

    A) Raya
    B) Kepa

    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      B and it's easy I think

      1. KunDogan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        B

        1. Flying Dutchman
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Even if you have chilwell?

          1. KunDogan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            Yes imo

    2. tsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      I’m still not convinced about che cleanie, if I look at potential save points between the two I think Raya wins that. I think that’s what it might come down for this gw

  10. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    FH team:
    Ramsdale
    Chillwell (c) James Trippier
    Son (vc) Maddison Trossard Saka
    Havertz Watkins Isak

    Did have Zinchenko and Kepa, but with Zinchenkos extended minutes perhaps Tierney takes his place. Hence swapped to Ramsdale James.

    70pts down in ML, lost 50pts just last week. So needing to go full differential and either accept defeat or close the gap.

    Anything you would change?

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      V similar to mine (see below)

      That third forward slot is a tough choice - Isak, Toney, Havertz.
      I’ve gone with Kane up top.

      1. CheesyGonzalez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        out of them 3 has to be Toney, full of confidence against an awful Leicester defence

      2. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Kane is of course a great pick. I'm just expecting rivals to captain him so going against them

  11. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Was planning to WC in 30 but tempted to press the button this week. I can field 8 possibly 10 with a hit, but there are doubts over Ward continuing in goal and Arsenal players’ minutes v Sporting last night. Thoughts? I like to have time to build a WC and with time ticking I don’t want to rush.

    1. footballcandy
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Same boat.

      Raya/Ward
      Trips, Mee, White (Dunk, N. Williams)
      Øde, Saka (Rash, March, Andreas)
      Toney, Kane (Haaland)

      The Ward news is annyoing for BB29, but I'm looking at Neco, Andreas and Haaland to Chilwell, Maddison and Isak/Wat/Hav for a -8. Or maybe drop one of them and stop at -4.

      If i KNEW Ward was out, I'd probably WC.

      1. Milk, 1 Šuker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Which GK would you go for though?

  12. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    FH team.
    Any changes?
    Squeeze in Gabriel? Or Havertz?

    Kepa
    James, Chilwell, Trippier
    Saka (vc), Odegaard, Maddison, Son
    Kane (c), Toney, Watkins
    (Forster, Trossard, Mings, Botman)

    Gtg?

    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Nice team. Only thing I can think of is a punt on Trossard over Odegaard.

      Don't think Gabriel is better than any of the other 3 if you're set on triple Chelsea.

      That being said I prefer Havertz over Toney as a way to go against the template.

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Thanks.
        I could go with Havertz and Gabriel instead of Toney and Ode/Trossard.
        Tough call.

        1. TheTinman
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          go with gut

        2. Boss Hogg
          • 16 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Would lose James too.

  13. The Senate
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Utd draw Sevilla? Smells a bit

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Of Marmalade?

    2. CheesyGonzalez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      I think united will win the whole thing, can't see who can stop them if they keep their key players fit

  14. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Almiron on WC and move to Mitoma next week, or start with Mitoma on WC and play with 10?

  15. Espresso Martinelli
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    What’s the ideal free hit defence?

    1. CheesyGonzalez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      I'd say Chilwell Zinchenko and Trippier, although I've picked Koulibaly over Trippier as I'm not convinced with Newcastle, will probably backfire

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        I’m going with Kepa, Chilwell and Trippier for sure.

        My final spot is either James or Gabriel.

        1. Supernintendo Chalmers
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          You advised ‘losing James to someone above…

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      3

      Chilwell Trippier Gabriel

      4

      + James

  16. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Armband on Saka, GTG?

    Kepa
    Zinchenko / Henry / Trippier / Castagne
    Odegaard / Maddison / Saka
    Kane / Toney / Havertz

    Raya / Mitoma / Estupinan / Rashford

  17. thewhitepele
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Thoughts on WC team? Would leave me 0.4m itb to do e.g. Kane --> Haaland
    Kepa, Steele
    Trippier Chillwel Gabriel Shaw Botman
    Son Rash Martinelli Trossard Mitoma
    Kane Watkins Toney

    Would be keen on keeping Salah or having funds for him but not sure where to downgrade enough..

  18. JonnyOnionRings
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    The Mentaculus and I have formed a strong bond over us getting in James.

    The death pact.

    1. CheesyGonzalez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      can i join the pact without james?

      1. JonnyOnionRings
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Sorry bud. Have to go all in with James to be included

    2. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      If you talking Wendy James then I’m in.

    3. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      I’ve been enjoying watching the budding relationship grow.

    4. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      😀
      Been fun already. Til injury do us part.

    5. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      James is still flagged is he OK o play?

  19. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Set on Haaland to Watkins to get 10 players, but in doubt about other ft.
    A) Estupinian to Chilwell (dont really wanna lose Estu but will get 11 this way)
    B) Mee to Chilwell
    C) Save other ft and lose Gabriel for Chilwell next week

  20. Eastman
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Where are the rumors of Ward being dropped coming from?

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Someone who posts rumours. Presumably one who tends to be right

      1. footballcandy
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        A Leicester guy on twitter

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Reliable Leicester ITK

    3. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Brendan Rodgers quotes himself, from the Leicester Mercury online today

  21. Angridan
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Hi, debating if it's worth a -4 for Emerson Royal > Chilwell

    1. Angridan
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Already taken a -4 to field 11 this week but with doubts over ER and Chilwells form it feels like it could be worth it

      1. CheesyGonzalez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        how dare you consider taking out the Brazilian Cafu

  22. SammoUK111
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Choose 4 from: Saka, Martinelli, Odegaard, Trossard, Son, Almiron, Maddison (you must choose 2 from Ars)

    1. footballcandy
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Saka Øde Almi Maddison

      Two first because Martinelli played 120 yesterday and more proven goal threat/minutes than Tross.

      The two other because they double in 29

      1. SammoUK111
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        I forgot to mention this is a GW 28 Free hit team, so does that change your answer? Would you sub out Almiron for Son?

  23. Matt225
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Which option would you go for?

    A) Mee to Chilwell
    B) Mings to Chilwell

    I'm 50/50 at the moment

    1. Angridan
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      B

    2. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      B for me

  24. Biggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    At end of last article, but nice draw for Man United - all we have to do is beat the Europa League specialists, get past another #Pogback and then beat Jose in the final.

    Trophy number 3 for ETH incoming

  25. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Isak or Watkins. That's the question then.

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Casuals have already gone Watkins. Makes me want to ount on Isak.

      1. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Stupid casuals. Seeing a player scoring 6 goals in 7 games and picking them. What idiots.

        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          How to say you're Watkins owner without writing it 🙂 Chilø, I'm just saying he is the template pick.

          1. Biggsy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            I'm not actually. Probably will be come the deadline, but not an owner yet.

            Yes he is template pick. No argument there. I just don't see why you bandy round a term like "casuals" for it.

  26. The Train Driver
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Is Rodrigo back for Leeds?

  27. Saka White Rice
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Pretty decided on not going with Kane I think Southampton away is a tough fixture. Who would you captain between Saka and Toney?

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Sakas poor form is a worry for me. That said, did not watch him yesterday but points have dried up.

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Not poor form. Just low FPL returns recently.
        He’s been excellent.

        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Not true. Was invisble against Fulham.

      2. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        And Southampton away is not a tough fixture. Where did you get that from?

        1. Saka White Rice
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          They conceded 1 goal in the last 4 games. Chelsea and Man U couldnt score against them

          1. Royal5
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            They just lost 0-2 home to Brentford two days ago?

        2. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          check recent spurs away form as well

    2. WVA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Southampton are the worst team in the league

      1. Saka White Rice
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        They conceded 1 goal in the last 4 games which included Chelsea and Man U

  28. Saka White Rice
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Brentford defender to Chilwell not worth a FT right? Better to roll..

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      I'm considering it for a hit, would definitely do it for free

  29. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Are we likely to get any early news today?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Possibly for Newcastle

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        That's what I'm hoping for

  30. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Who would you pick from these this (FH) week:

    a. Son
    b. Maddison
    c. Extra Arsenal midfielder

    ???

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Son has a great record against Southampton

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        He really does. Fitness issue is a bit of a worry though. Do you think he either starts or misses out completely? No chance of a sub appearance is there?