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With Gameweek 25 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) on the way, 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 Double Gameweek targets, team selection, chip strategy 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. Ohh1454
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Which option?
    A. Palmer > Doku
    B. Palmer and Trent to Kdb and Reguillon (-4)
    C. Mubama and Trent to Toney and Ake (-4)

    1. boombaba
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      I was 0.1m from A
      If I had the money I would have

  2. boombaba
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Would you rather get Bowen or D.Luiz in next GW to field 11 and prep for GW29 ?

    Or even Chan and hope wolves get a Fix in GW29

    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      In the same boat.

      I was thinking:
      1: Bowen
      2: Wolves mid
      3. Luiz

      In that order

      1. boombaba
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Yeah that’s probably the best strategy. Just Chans fixture next week is perfect

  3. DanLFC1
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Any word from de zerbi yet?

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Had his teeth done last week

  4. MikeS
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Doughty or Bradley?

    1. boombaba
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Bradley
      At least he may get a clean sheet and some attacking points

      Doughty doubt it

    2. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Bradley at this point for sure

  5. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    I was thinking of doing VVD to Doughty in 28. Now I am thinking if I should just get Doughty now instead. Does VVD have any major upside this DGW compared to Doughty's fixtures? If I get Doughty now I will essentially be saving -4 or a FT

    1. MikeS
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Can't see pool keeping a cleanie anyway, but neither will Luton. Doughty more attacking, cheaper and double double. Makes sense

      1. boombaba
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Bradley has a double buddy

        1. MikeS
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          Doughty has a double double buddy.

    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      In the exact position.. going doughty since he has a higher chance of attacking returns and he is cheaper and frees up salah cash for the future

      1. boombaba
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Bradley got 3 assist and 1 goal in less than two games of football
        Doughty
        And given he plays for Liverpool
        I would argue Bradley has much higher chance of attacking returns

        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 16 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          Not sure if he ll start both games in the double.. no game in 26. Taa back soon after and confirmed no game in 29. So very short term and high chances of it not working out even then

        2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          Does he play 2 though?

        3. Valar(Keith)
          • 16 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          Either way the question was regards vvd and doughty.. and doughty seems an OK compromise to save a FT later down the line . That being said Bradley is still interesting. If there is a leak he may be a good punt for one gw

    3. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      I prefer Regluion but yes.

      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Hey crunchie. I'm a bit out of the loop but any reason for this? Has reguilon looked more attacking than doughty last 2 games? Clean sheets are secondary for both anyway since both won't get them

  6. afs2239
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    On wildcard!!

    A) Groß , Jota , KDB
    B) Salah , Foden , 4.6 mi

    1. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      A

    2. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Like A for this week but on WC think I'd get Salah. Otherwise if you want him later it will be tough

    3. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Think this shows its not the right time to WC

      1. g40steve
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        This

      2. afs2239
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        I just have players like Porro , Bernardo , Taa and many players who wont play good games so i had to use it

  7. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    TC who.. I am behind in most of my leagues, expect most will go Haaland.

    1. Jota
    2. KDB
    3. Haaland

    1. MikeS
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      2

    2. Men in green tights
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Ditto , I’m going jota

    3. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Depends how you feel about risk/reward. I'm going Haaland, don't want to be left behind if he bangs...

    4. WALOR
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      trying to catch up, would gamble on KdB

    5. boombaba
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      3

    6. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      KDB

    7. Kodap
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      I've kinda given up on the top runners to be fair so I do fancy a gamble..

  8. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Play Palmer or Solanke?

    1. afs2239
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Solanke

      1. WALOR
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Newcastle defending so poorly

    2. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Tough can see Palamer gettign a return still, Newcastle havent been exactly rock tight.

      1. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Thanks all.

    3. boombaba
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Solanke I think

  9. WALOR
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Bench which one?

    A) Doughty
    B) Trippier
    C) Gabriel
    D) Gordon

    1. boombaba
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      A but tough call with it being a double GW fix

  10. Saka White Rice
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Mitchell to Doughty or play Mitchell?

    1. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Mitchell next two are better

  11. Heiro
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Hi all, with Porro out is there a decent chance Trent or Taylor get over 60 mins in the games?

    Have no bench and want to avoid a minus 4.

    If not, I'll go Ake

    1. boombaba
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Trent is injured but Taylor yes

      1. Heiro
        • 15 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Recon play him Vs Arsenal where he will get 1 point, or go Ake?
        Reluctant to go Liverpool with their blank next week.

    2. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Ake

  12. JohnnyCroat
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    TAA flagged, so...
    Roll FT, play Burn, or...
    --> Bradley?
    ---> VVD?

    Already have triple Citeh.

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Roll

  13. KenyaDigIt
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Anyone bought Bradley? He is a future transfer out, but could be an exciting short-term buy. Anyone out there got him?

    1. el polako
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      No, just you.

      1. KenyaDigIt
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Haha, I better buy a lottery ticket as well! While everyone zigs, I zag.

        1. el polako
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          Good luck.

  14. Zack124
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Best defender to replace Porro that play GW29!

    1. F4L
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      slim pickings. doughty/reguilon. digne could be fit by then and a good option

  15. Prinzhorn
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Bench one

    A) Gross
    B) Gordon
    C) Watkins

    1. F4L
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      gross

  16. SirWenger
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    My team is ruined and only 1FT and 1.2M in bank.

    What would you do to prepare DGW and Blanks?

    Dubravka-Areola
    TAA-Porro-Gabriel-C.Taylor-Walker
    Palmer-Richarlison-Foden-Gordon-Saka
    Haaland-Solanke-Watkins

    1. FPL_Devil
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      sell Trent.

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        This

      2. SirWenger
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Yes but is Doughty reasonable?

    2. F4L
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      taa and richy to reguilon and kdb for a -4 seems sensible-ish

      1. SirWenger
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Not possible. Already three Citeh.

        1. F4L
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          damn sorry. maybe taa to saliba/doughty? if you're happy with your team for 26 with doughty

          1. SirWenger
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 9 months ago

            Doubling Arsenal defense sounds good

        2. 1314
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          I'm thinking of getting rid of Walker for another hit to bring in 3rd City attacker..

          1. SirWenger
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 9 months ago

            If he is not starting again then this is obvious

  17. F4L
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    whats needed for Estu to not only start but to go back to being an attacking full back? Lamptey not to play?

  18. Visionaries
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Any pool fans hazard a guess to Trents replacement?
    Bradley or even Gomez?

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Bradley smashed his last 2 appearances & they don’t miss Trent with him whipping the ball in.

  19. Chipmunk
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    What teams play in 26 & 29

    Need replacements for these blanks
    Thinking ahead I’ll be trimming Chelsea / Spurs from my team

  20. JMacca98
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Confident on my Triple Captain Haaland this week.

    Vice captain Jota or De Bruyne? Leaning towards Jota.

  21. Modest Bob
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Just been told by my window cleaner to stop pestering his staff while they are doing my windows . I usually talk to the same guy from my bedroom window, give him a full update on my OR and any issues. Then when he goes round the back I open the bathroom window to tell him about any injuries or potential moves I have planned. Pretty sure the poor guy doesn't even like football lol

    Bob.

    1. el polako
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      To show that it’s not all about you, try to talk to him about transfer window every now and then.

  22. SKENG
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Dubravka
    Doughty Trippier Estupinan
    KDB Foden Jota Richarlison Palmer
    Haaland Watkins

    Branthwaite Archer Porro* - 1 FT, 1.6M ITB

    Any transfer suggestions for this team? I'm thinking Watkins & Porro > Darwin & VVD for -4.

  23. Crunchie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    I have done TAA to Gabriel. so any further moves would be for a -4.

    0FT 3.4 ITB

    Raya (Turner)
    Gabriel Estu, Doughty (Moreno, Gusto)
    Jota, Foden, Saka, Palmer (Eze)
    Darwin, Haaland Watkins.
    A. Roll
    B. Jota to KDB (if Salah starts)
    C Eze to Son/Richalison/Maddison (Get two spurs for 27).0.2 out for Son, but price rises may help before Saturday.
    D. Eze to Rodri
    E. Eze to Doku
    F Gusto to Ake

    A and C, give me 10 players with -4. BCDEF gives 11 with -4

    I am thinking D,or F really, and maybe (gulp) Sub either Doughty or Palmer or Estu

    Reply
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    1. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Sod it i will do F, (or D) saves me a -8 GW26 (just Rodri is a safer picker for Eze who won't be fit for GW28 but will be against Luton)

      So so D or F

  24. SomeoneKnows
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Areola
    Gabriel, Doughty, Van Hecke
    Saka, KDB, Foden, Garnacho
    Watkins, Haaland, Solanke

    (Turner, Palmer, Lascelles, TAA**) No transfers + 0.6 itb

    A) GTG
    B) TAA > VVD (-4 hit)
    C) Lascelles > Bradley (-4 hit)
    D) Other ideas?

    1. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      B

  25. Gazzpfc
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Bench Trippier or Gabriel?

    1. F4L
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      must be a pretty good defence. trippier just for me as more chance of arsenal cs

      1. Gazzpfc
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        I’m going with the doublers Doughty Regellion

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          Really tough matches for both of them

    2. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Tripps

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Gabriel

  26. The Mighty Whites
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Start 2 of Gross, Gordon & Watkins?

  27. F4L
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    dont really want to do it, but does it make sense this GW to sell Richarlison for Foden? 3 fixtures vs 1 over next 2 GWs. spurs weakened without either first choice full backs this GW as well

    1. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Oh yes 100%

    2. Shipstontrev
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Definitely

    3. F4L
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      thanks guys

  28. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    If I use my wildcard can I still use triple captain?

    1. el polako
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      No

    2. F4L
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      only 1 chip per GW

  29. Duka
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Who would you pick?
    a) Palmer + 4 points
    b) Robbo (or VVD)

  30. Tango74
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    With Alison possiblly injured , who should I get? as full on city players

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Alisson injured where’s this info, he’s just recovered from Flu?