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With Gameweek 14 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) approaching, 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 which players to target and captain, differentials, injury doubts or anything in between, Scout’s Deputy Editor will tackle whatever’s thrown at him.

He’ll 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.

If you’d like to receive an email notification letting you know when future RMT Surgery’s are live, you can now do so. When editing your profile, under ‘Alerts & Notifications‘, you’ll find a section on ‘Email Notifications‘. In there is an option for ‘Rate My Team Surgery‘, check that box and you will receive an email letting you know when the surgery is about to go live.

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. thom830g
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Who to bring in to strengthen this team? 0, 6 ITB and 2 FT

    Can do Turner + Adingra + Watkins -> Kelleher + Mbuemo + Alvarez for -4

    Team now is:
    Areola
    Tsimi + Cash + Gabriel
    Gordon + Saka + Salah + Son + Adingra
    Watkins + Haaland

    (Turner - Archer - Taylor - Udogie)

    1. The Road to Turfdom
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      most people are removing Alvarez

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

        A good reason to get him 😉

      2. Drexl Spivey
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        His ceilings pretty naff.

      3. boc610
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        no they arent

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      you only get 3 games for kelleher?

  2. Manani
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    With that vague moyes comment, should I switch Bowen out?

    Bench is Kabore, Beyer and Chukw

    1. The Road to Turfdom
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I think that's a bit light to keep yep

    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I would

  3. Evasivo
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Strange FPL Statistics doesn’t work with VPN 🙁

  4. ratski
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Areola, (turner)
    Cash, Gabriel, tsim (guehi, gusto)
    Saka, son, Bowen, Salah, mbeumo
    Alvarez, Haaland, (archer)
    A. Bowen and Alvarez to Nunez and sterling
    B. Archer and Bowen to Nunez and garnacho (3-4-3 so sub)
    C. Archer, Bowen and cash to Nunez, palmer and lacelles (-4)

    Thanks

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. antis0cial
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

  5. The Pep Revolution
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Which one of these options would you prefer:

    A. Bowen, Son and Archer to Mbeumo, Gordon and Isak?

    B. Bowen, Hee Chan and Watkins to Mbeumo, Gordon and Isak?

    The rest of my team is:
    Turner Areola
    Tsimikas Cash Lascelles Udogie Kabore
    Salah Son Hee Chan Bowen Saka
    Haaland Watkins Archer

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Don't like losing Son or Hee Chan.

  6. No Professionals
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    people considering Watkins to Darwin, is it part of hit or as a FT?

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

      It’s my obvious FT for this week, but only thing stopping me is that fact he’s a troll & unlikeable

    2. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I prefer my strikers to have at least a modicum of finishing ability, so I am considering Isak instead of Darwin. But first off my bench right now is Palmer, so probably going to avoid the -4

  7. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Would you take a hit here or leave it :

    Areola
    Trip Gabriel Tsim
    Salah Martinelli JWP Mbuemo
    Haaland Darwin Alvarez

    / Digne / Udogie

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

      Leave it

    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      1.3m itb

    3. antis0cial
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Leave it

    4. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Testing

  8. WrightnBright
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Start Palmer over Watkins?

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

    2. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      It’s my obvious FT for this week, but only thing stopping me is that fact he’s a troll & unlikeable

    3. OverTinker
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      why??? Is watkins out?

  9. Woy_is_back
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Most people are choosing Darwin over Isak because of the upcoming Sheffield fixture I presume?

    1. The Road to Turfdom
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Better team and attacking stats too, and a lighter festive schedule

      1. Woy_is_back
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Not as nailed as Isak though and not on penalties

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

          Doesn't have Isak's constant injury threat though. Plus, he's pretty nailed.

          1. Woy_is_back
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Gakpo just scored twice. If Darwin blanks against Fulham, he will be benched against Sheffield the only reason I´m still considering him over Isak

            1. Woy_is_back
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Because of that Sheffield fixture

            2. GENERATION X
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Might be that Klopp gives Darwin plenty of game time over these two to try and get him a few goals and boost his confidence. Pretty sure Klopp is desperate to have him as Haaland lite (very lite)

      2. I Must Break You
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        But he (Darwin) also has a nasty habit of not being able to score goals. But other than that, brilliant option

    2. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      About the right time in the season for me to go Isak over another striker and get shafted again

  10. antis0cial
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Is Watkins a doubt? If so Bowen Watkins to Mbuemo Nunez sound ok for free?

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Absolutely

    2. noissimbus
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds fine for this GW, but Watkins will most likely play.

  11. Threat Level Midnight
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Did Bowen to Mbuemo as many did. Que Bowen goal and assist with max Bonessssss

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

      que 😆

      1. The Road to Turfdom
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Big French community on the site these days

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

          Bit of Spanish too.

    2. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Que sera, sera

  12. Ian Davis
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    A) Watkins > Alvarez
    B) Watkins > Darwin
    C) Keep

    1. No Professionals
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'd be holding until deadline to see if there is anymore info.

      If he plays he could really hurt sellers.

  13. FPL Tikka
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Palmer or Gordon
    +
    Darwin or Isak?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      G I 🙂

  14. Bruno Commando
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Watkins to ...
    A) Isak
    B) Darwin

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

      That is the big question! Roll the dice

  15. Igz08
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Watkins, Son -> Haaland, Gordon/Palmer (-8)

    Watkins, Bowen -> Haaland, 4.4 (-8)

    Either of these moves worth it? Otherwise I have Alvarez and Lascelles to play off my bench (one will likely come in for Bowen anyway this week)

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

      nah

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

      No hit needwd

    3. Igz08
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I’m almost looking at a -12 for Watkins, Son, Alvarez -> Isak, Palmer, Haaland . Potentially spread over two weeks, which would mean a -8 overall

      1. I Must Break You
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        You might as well just do a -44 and start over

        1. Igz08
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Nah I’m kinda sitting cozy at my 50k OR but thanks

          1. CHICKENDINNER3000
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            im 49k and i wouldnt do it

  16. Gazwaz80
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Can’t see Watkins starting being 50% flagged 🙁

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

      The flags don't tend to affect them.

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Not sure Emery will take the FPL flags into his decision

  17. Hanz0
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Currently starting Watkins* and Bowen*

    If neither of them start Alvarez and Taylor come off the bench.

    Given the injury concerns and Son's tough fixture vs MCI is this a good opportunity to get Haaland back? Not ideal losing Son but neither is going without Haaland.

    Watkins, Bowen & Son >> Haaland, Palmer, Gordon (-8)

  18. Junks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    2FT 1.9ITB
    Areola
    Tsi Saliba Porro
    Salah Saka Diaby Bowen Mitoma
    Haaland Alvarez

    Turner / Archer / Baldock / Beyer

    A. Bowen to Mbuemo roll extra FT
    B. Beyer to Taylor roll extra FT

    1. The Road to Turfdom
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'd be tempted to get Darwin

      1. I Must Break You
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yes but only if we start getting fantasy points for minus xG delta

        1. The Road to Turfdom
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Not something I have an issue with if the absolute xG is sufficiently high

  19. JBG
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Will we know if Watkins travels with the team before the deadline?

  20. Bob.
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hadba bad game week last week right after finally having a good one and killing my optimism 🙁 Team for this week looks okay with two ft.

    Johnstone
    Cash Trippier Tsimikas
    Diaby Saka Salah Palmer Eze
    Haaland Alvarez

    Turner Archer Udogie Kabore

    Thinking Eze, Alvare to Mbuemo and Darwin. Pretty template but seems obvious! Any other moves look good? Thanks

    1. Muller Reus Corner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Good moves

  21. thom830g
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    New idea..

    Watkins + Gordon -> Mbuemo + Darwin for free?

    Team is
    Areola
    Tsimi + Cash + Gabriel
    Gordon + Saka + Salah + Son + Adingra
    Watkins + Haaland

    (Turner - Archer - Taylor - Udogie)

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't sell Gordon can you lose Adingra instead

      1. thom830g
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Not for Mbuemo.. Will look at other options

    2. Bob.
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't sell Gordon

    3. Rojo's Modern Life
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Sell Son if you need money. Spuds no longer functional going forward.

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No

  22. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Final bit of WC tinkering...current draft before Watkins news...

    Raya, Flekken
    Saliba, trippier, Porro, Tsimikas, Baldock
    Salah, Saka, Mbeumo, Gordon, Palmer
    Haaland, Watkins*, Semenyo

    Darwin or Isak in for Watkins?

    The still stuck on GK spots as Areola and Sanchez are good shouts and I could upgrade Baldock

    1. Rojo's Modern Life
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Porro is not a good pick. Spurs not trustworthy at the back. Nor will you enjoy waking up with a Bournemouth forward.

    2. Muller Reus Corner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Tripper, Palmer, Saliba and Watkins to Lascelles, Son, Gabriel and Darwin?

      Not sure Trippier is worth 7m price tage with NEW injuries

  23. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Who do you prefer in GW15, Son vs West Ham (H) or Mbeumo vs Brighton (A)?

    A bit early to ask but this will help my future plans

    1. The Road to Turfdom
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Son

    2. Bob.
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Son

    3. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Don't sell Son for Mbeumo

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

      Sell Son. Sell sell sell!

  24. Manani
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Best mid for 8.6m and under?

    1. The Road to Turfdom
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Saka

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

        Saka is 8.8

        1. The Road to Turfdom
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Most of Saka

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

      Mbeumo

      1. Manani
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Forgot to mention already have him

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Gordon 🙂

  25. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    1ft
    A) Watkins to Darwin
    B) Watkins to Isak
    C) Save

    Areola
    Gabriel Pinnock Taylor (Livra, Baldock)
    Salah Saka Son Gordon Palmer
    Haaland Watkins (Alvarez)

  26. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Pick two to be in ur team
    A- Mbeumo
    B- Isak
    C- Darwin

    1. Muller Reus Corner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A and C

  27. No Professionals
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    was all set to do Son to Mbeumo with my free.

    with the watkins risk, does it make more sense to do:

    A) Eze and Watkins to Mbeumo and Darwin
    B) Son to Mbeumo

    1. Muller Reus Corner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. No Professionals
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      for info, A) is -4

  28. XX SMICER XX
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Either of the below worth -4?

    A. Turner to Kelleher
    B. Cash to Tsimikas

    1. Muller Reus Corner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No

  29. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    What you guys think? Cheers!

    A. G2G
    B. Watkins >> Isak (-4)
    C. Watkins >> Darwin (-4)

    Areola

    Gabriel Tsiki Livramento
    
Salah Son Saka Gordon Mbeumo
(v)
    Haaland(C) Watkins
    (Turner, Taylor, Guehi, Mubamba)

    1. Woy_is_back
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      C

  30. HD7
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Best move here? 1ft and 1.0 in the bank. Sell Bowen, Schar to Arsenal defender or save transfer and play Taylor?

    Areola
    Trippier Cash Tsimikas Taylor
    Salah Saka Bowen Mbeumo
    Haaland Alvarez

    Leno Schar Archer Ahamada