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FPL Rate My Team surgery with five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman

21 November 2025 195 comments
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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 team selection, transfers, 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.

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  1. Kitman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    Final choice on my wildcard (bottomed out on previous page!)

    Mbeumo & 4.5 DEF
    or
    Cunha & O'Reily

    (i have a decent back up defender in the case of a no show)

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    1. RealSocialDads
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      Mbuemo + Richards

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  2. FPL_Devil
    • 6 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    why is no one talking about Matheus Nunes? all the talk about O'Reilly but Nunes has started the last 6 games.

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    1. RealSocialDads
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      I've considered him, Khusanov lurking puts me off - he was in great form prior to getting injured

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      Khusanov is available and could start RB ahead of Nunes

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  3. RealSocialDads
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    Please RMWCT

    Martinez
    O'Reilly VVD Richards
    Saka Mbuemo Doku Gakpo
    Haaland Mateta Thiago

    Dub Mukiele KDH Rodon

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    1. Sgt. Schultz
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      I'd take Minteh over Doku

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  4. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    GTG or would you take a hit to take out Gabriel?

    0FT 0ITB

    Pope
    Timber Munoz Senesi
    Saka Gakpo Semenyo Ndiaye Sarr
    Haaland Mateta

    Dubravka Mukiele Gabriel Guiu

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    1. RealSocialDads
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      No hit needed

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    2. Il Capitano
      • 6 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      GTG

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  5. Ian Davis
    • 16 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    Best keepers on a wildcard? I’m currently on Roefe & Dubravka

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    1. Ian Davis
      • 16 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      * Roefs

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    2. GreennRed
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      Rather have Raya for cleansheet potential.

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      1. Ian Davis
        • 16 Years
        10 months, 26 days ago

        I had Raya before, but never gets over 6 points and potentially less clean sheet potential now without Gabriel.

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        1. GreennRed
          • 15 Years
          10 months, 26 days ago

          Consistent enough to get 6 points though.

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          1. Ian Davis
            • 16 Years
            10 months, 26 days ago

            Most GK points in the game currently.

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            1. GreennRed
              • 15 Years
              10 months, 26 days ago

              Were you asking a question earlier? Pick all the players with the most points so.

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              1. Ian Davis
                • 16 Years
                10 months, 26 days ago

                Replied to the wrong person, sorry about that.

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                1. GreennRed
                  • 15 Years
                  10 months, 26 days ago

                  No bother. Good luck with WC and rest of the season. 5 FT for AFCON for GW16 too.

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    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      Depends on budget

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      1. Ian Davis
        • 16 Years
        10 months, 26 days ago

        Unlimited budget

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        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          10 months, 26 days ago

          Unlimited budget but you think 4.5m Roefs is the best GK on WC...

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          1. Ian Davis
            • 16 Years
            10 months, 26 days ago

            Most GK points in the game currently

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            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 7 Years
              10 months, 26 days ago

              I didn't know you get his previous points when you transfer him in...

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              1. Ian Davis
                • 16 Years
                10 months, 26 days ago

                You’re a funny lad.

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          2. GreennRed
            • 15 Years
            10 months, 26 days ago

            He's a quality keeper but Sunderland will be down a few for AFCON in a few weeks.

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            1. Ian Davis
              • 16 Years
              10 months, 26 days ago

              Yeah that’s a good point.

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        2. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          10 months, 26 days ago

          4.7m*

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          1. Ian Davis
            • 16 Years
            10 months, 26 days ago

            What’s your point?

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  6. threeputt
    • 17 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    Struggling which one to transfer out for Gakpo ?

    a) caicedo
    b) semenyo

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    1. RealSocialDads
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      A

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      CDM Caicedo

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    3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      A

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  7. Feanor
    • 17 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    Palmer might not be fit by the time of the World Cup at this rate.

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    1. GreennRed
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      Who knew doors could be such a hazard?

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      1. Feanor
        • 17 Years
        10 months, 26 days ago

        He needs to wear shoes or at least Crocs in the house to protect them toes

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        1. Better off with a pin and a…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 months, 26 days ago

          It's a shame he wasn't with the England camp; he would have got those mind-altering crocs they were wearing. Would have saved him!

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  8. tim
    • 17 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    Help needed

    A Rice and Enzo (have saka)
    or
    B Gakpo and Caicedo

    Cheers!

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    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      B

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      1. tim
        • 17 Years
        10 months, 26 days ago

        Many thanks

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  9. Puuli
    • 1 Year
    10 months, 26 days ago

    a) Bowen
    b)Ndiaye

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  10. Bobkat
    • 4 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    Will James start this week or get rested for Barca?

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    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      Rested maybe

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    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      Fully rested by England, wasn't he? Probably starts. Might be at DM in place of someone who played over the break

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  11. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    I have Szoboszlai. Im afraid he will play as a fullback since Bradley is out a few weeks. Any thoughts?

    Thinking of selling Szoboszlai to Mbeumo for -4.

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    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      Dont take a hit

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    2. GreennRed
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      Stick. He'll do well on DC, might get attacking points. Will be plenty of hirs taken this GW so having less could be a gain.

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    3. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      Slot sounded Iike he's considering Gomez there

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  12. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    Which option for the next 6 GWs:

    A) Donnarumma
    B) Pope

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    1. tim
      • 17 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      A

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    2. OLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      Alisson maybe ?

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  13. Assisting the assister
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    Who do we think is best out of Rice and Sarr - have Rice currently but worth the switch?

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    1. Wenger_In
      • 1 Year
      10 months, 26 days ago

      If you have Mateta I'd certainly stick with Rice and bank the transfer

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    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      Wouldn't switch. Sarr is unpredictable

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    3. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 25 days ago

      Sarr is a troll

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  14. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    Only three fit CBs, no fit RBs, Wirtz injured and a busy schedule — I wonder if Slot will start Jones RB instead of Gomez with Szobo staying as the 10.

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      Midfield three of Szobo/Mac/Grav has been working well.

      Started 2 games at RB last season under Slot and Szobo at 10.

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      Who will play at right-back for Liverpool?

      "Curtis Jones played there last season. Joe Gomez can play there, but if I'm correct, he's only played 90 minutes twice in 2025. He missed out on a training session yesterday, but we are expecting him to train today."

      https://x.com/AnfieldIndex/status/1991839607970038154?t=nHW01yIhSYVnLcwaYbcOug&s=19

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    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      Forgot about Calvin Ramsey, not sure why he wasn't mentioned by Slot as a potential option at RB

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  15. OH... KEVIN DE BRUYNE
    10 months, 26 days ago

    is gabriel and kudus to boomo and richards worth -4. thx

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  16. Calculated Risks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    Own Califiori, Burn, Gabriel, Semenyo
    Worth a free hit?
    Both keepers don't have easy games either
    Dubravka (Pickford)
    Lacroix, VDV, Califiori * (Burn, Gabriel both defo out)
    Mbeumo, Rice, Caicedo, Gravenberch (Semenyo*)
    Haaland, Bowen, Mateta

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    1. OH... KEVIN DE BRUYNE
      10 months, 26 days ago

      no save for gw 13 (thats what im doing)

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    2. Bonus magnet
      • 9 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      if you think its a calculated risk, do it

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    3. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      There is a chance Caicedo gets rested as well, though so maybe worth it. You could have some fun punting on Liverpool players! Though I have Caliafiori and Semenyo and I reckon both probably start. Moving Gabriel on is the sensible play, but who knows when a FH will pay off.

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  17. OH... KEVIN DE BRUYNE
    10 months, 26 days ago

    unless mikel says cala is out

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  18. Bigler
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    Best trio long term?

    A) Alisson+Richards+Cunha
    B) Verbruggen+Munoz+Gakpo
    C) Verbruggen+Konate+Foden
    D) Verbruggen+Richards+Bruno

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    1. Cabellafan
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      A if no other pool defender

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    2. OH... KEVIN DE BRUYNE
      10 months, 26 days ago

      a is solid

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  19. Cabellafan
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    Semenyo to Bruno for free? Have Mbeumo

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    1. OH... KEVIN DE BRUYNE
      10 months, 26 days ago

      depends on rest of ur midfield

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    2. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      I like it

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  20. Bonus magnet
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    and........ why are ppl selling Semenyo? showing as 75%

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    1. OH... KEVIN DE BRUYNE
      10 months, 26 days ago

      injury?

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      1. Ze_Austin
        • 7 Years
        10 months, 26 days ago

        Not ruled out

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    2. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      Poor form combined with minutes risk

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    3. The Point About It Is
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      50% and with gabriel also out, people are taking their medicine

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  21. Ask Yourself
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    Last decision for me then.

    A) Cunha + Wolte (do Wolte > Thiago next week for free)

    B) Bruno + Thiago -4

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  22. OH... KEVIN DE BRUYNE
    10 months, 26 days ago

    is gabriel and kudus to boomo and richards worth -4. tHANK YOU

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    1. The Point About It Is
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 26 days ago

      Yes

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  23. Bonus magnet
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    start rodon or alderete?

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  24. The Point About It Is
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    If Semenyo is out for this GW then all I have is Elliot Anderson (NFO) coming off the bench. Should I
    A: suck it up and get 2 pts for Anderson
    B: take a -4 and do Gabriel to Virgil Van Dijk (Note: If i don't do it this week, as i am BB next week, I will have to wait until GW 14 and lose .3 on the xfr)

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  25. swanseag55
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 months, 26 days ago

    Hi Tom, I wanted to play my BB this week to get it out of the way. Gabriel would go for Van Dyk and my BB would be Dubravka (Chel H), Reijnders (New a), Alderette (Ful a ) and Gudmunsson (Villa h). Not great but be even worse in future weeks. Now with Seymenyo a potential risk it’s a thinker. I was going to Ndiaye to Saka for 4 points but could do Seymenyo. Any thoughts?

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  26. midfield Dilemma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    10 months, 25 days ago

    i am on wildcard
    cant select between
    1 raya + sarr + guiu
    2 Petrović + potts + mateta

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