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30 January 2026 192 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 transfers, captaincy, 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. joeynse99
    • 10 Years
    5 hours, 38 mins ago

    WC g2g?

    Sanchez
    Mukiele, Gabriel, Cash
    Enzo, Bruno (c), Cunha, Saka
    Haaland, Brobbey, Evanilson

    Subs : Dubravka, Gibbs-white, J. Hill, J. Andersen

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      5 hours, 35 mins ago

      bit different. nice. i would lose brobbey and starts gibbs wite

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      1. joeynse99
        • 10 Years
        5 hours, 33 mins ago

        Just think he’ll score at home to Burnley but it’s a very tough call. Just about gets the nod over MGW

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        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 11 Years
          5 hours, 32 mins ago

          gl

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    2. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      5 hours, 33 mins ago

      Like it. MGW could be nice for you.

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      1. joeynse99
        • 10 Years
        5 hours, 31 mins ago

        Cheers pal will be playing him from next week rotating with Brobbey. Sunderland have 2 hard games after Burnley. MGW on penalties too

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    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 hours, 15 mins ago

      Mbeumo over Cunha

      Wouldn't go to Evanilson either

      Thiago is better in a few weeks

      Rice over Saka?

      Rogers decent too

      And Semenyo probably carries on

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      1. joeynse99
        • 10 Years
        5 hours, 13 mins ago

        I take your points mate just tried to go for a few lower ownership players to climb my leagues, high risk high reward haha

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    4. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 10 Years
      5 hours, 2 mins ago

      What's your OR? I prefer Semenyo or Rogers over Cunha. Also would downgrade Brobbey to Mane and upgrade a defender

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  2. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    5 hours, 38 mins ago

    Rookie error here.

    I went to make my transfer. Foden > Enzo without my reading glasses on.
    Took out Cherki instead. ugh. lol.
    So decided to take a -4 and do Foden > Rogers as well.

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      5 hours, 36 mins ago

      should have gone to specsavers future ad 🙂

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      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        5 hours, 34 mins ago

        I could be famous.

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    2. Traction Engine Foot
      • 8 Years
      5 hours, 27 mins ago

      Think that's still an ok move. No guarantees Cherki starts.

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    3. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 10 Years
      5 hours, 6 mins ago

      Worthy of a -4 anyway. Cherki could have a good week but you'll never feel secure about his minutes.

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      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        4 hours, 56 mins ago

        Yeah I was 50/50 whether to make that move anyway.

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  3. Boo Ya Ka Sha
    • 10 Years
    5 hours, 35 mins ago

    Raya
    Gabriel VVD O'Reilly* Keane*
    Saka Fernandes Mbeumo Szobo*
    Haaland Thiago

    Dub - Thiaw Potts Obi

    Afternoon gents, started to realize the poor state of my team as I typed it out and saw the other teams (how could someone bench Alderete this week?). Anyway, what would you do here? Worst season in 11 years so far at 2M OR.. thinking about avoiding Enzo as a differential.
    a. Szobo > Ndiaye
    b. Szobo & O'Reilly/Thiaw > Rogers & Hill (-4)
    c. O'Reilly & Keane > Chalobah & Hill (-4)

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 hours, 17 mins ago

      Szob might be back in the right back slot but he's also a threat anyhow, including free kicks

      Sell O'R first? Unless Spurs flump at home, again.

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      1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 10 Years
        5 hours, 12 mins ago

        Yeah O'Reilly had upside now his minutes risk is too much to burden especially since Ait Nouri really impressed me midweek. I just don't feel like keeping Szobo, unless Salah is benched this week. Ndiaye has low ownership and he's a solid player, but maybe someone like KDH could over-perform again, he's so cheap enabling upgrades elsewhere, and on top of it he's taking the corners for Tark, OBrien, Branthwaite, Keane...

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    2. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      4 hours, 54 mins ago

      A

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      1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 10 Years
        4 hours, 47 mins ago

        thanks man. yeah that's the move i've been eyeing the past few days, Ndiaye is a boring but solid pick. Rogers caught my eye yesterday.. he looked like Lampard up top. Everything went through him. But it was Salzburg at the end of the day, and I guess Ndiaye has pens (even though Everton only get 2 per season)

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  4. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    5 hours, 35 mins ago

    So ive ended up on this for a -4.
    Holding off WC.
    Roefs
    VVD,Gabriel,Senesi
    Fernandes,Rice,Rogers,Enzo,Wilson
    Haaland,Ekitike

    Dubravka,Dalot,Keane,Guiu. 1.6m itb

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    1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 10 Years
      5 hours, 18 mins ago

      Yeah.. WC would make no sense if a hit could give you that team

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  5. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    5 hours, 35 mins ago

    how long do you reckon hill is nailed at the back for bournemouth? his spot to lose?

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    1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 10 Years
      5 hours, 16 mins ago

      not a bournemouth supporter but their forums are really high on him. sounds like it's his spot to lose. however, someone mentioned that he might be a risk against the set piece teams with bigger players (Arsenal, Newcastle, etc)

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      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        5 hours, 15 mins ago

        nice one cheers for info.

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  6. Garlana
    • 10 Years
    5 hours, 31 mins ago

    Thoughts?

    Sanchez
    Timber, Gabriel, VVD
    Foden*, Enzo, Rice, Anderson, Wirtz
    Haaland, Ekitike

    Dubravka - O'reilly, Rodon, Guiu

    2 FT, 1.5ITb

    A) Foden+Wirtz to Bruno+Mbeumo
    B) Foden+ VVD to Bruno + Munoz
    C) Suggestions!? Rogers?

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 hours, 19 mins ago

      A I like but Wirtz is probably good again this weekend

      Munoz is great but I wouldn't go there at the moment

      Foden to Bruno and roll 1 FT

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      1. Garlana
        • 10 Years
        5 hours ago

        nice thanks, was considering this.

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    2. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 10 Years
      5 hours ago

      Bruno for sure. Depending on OR.. I like any of Rogers, Mbeumo, or Semenyo

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  7. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    5 hours, 29 mins ago

    Also, Many or kroupi jnr on wc?

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 hours, 20 mins ago

      Mane

      Unless you think that Chelsea knock Arsenal out on Tuesday?

      Which is possible

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      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        5 hours, 19 mins ago

        cheers and sorry for typo. cant see it to be honest

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    2. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 10 Years
      4 hours, 59 mins ago

      Mane unless the new signings don't impact Kroupi's longterm minutes..

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  8. Dubem_FC
    • 10 Years
    5 hours, 24 mins ago

    Sell or keep Gruno??

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 hours, 22 mins ago

      I'd sell

      Well, I did to Enzo a couple of days after the injury.

      I'd say he's less than 50-50 to start tomorrow evening, it's possible but looks at the fixtures beyond...

      Can always go back to him on a wildcard or in the future

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  9. Hits Central
    • 8 Years
    5 hours, 23 mins ago

    Anything worth a change here lads? 2 free transfers and £0:00M ITB: Been away recently, I’ve seen a few playing wild card so not sure if that’s the play or not yet?

    Sanchez
    Guehi - Gabriel - Esteve
    Rice - Palmer - Rogers - Semenyo
    Haaland © - Ekiteke - Thiago

    Dubravka - Bruno G - Gudmundsson - Dorgu

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 hours, 20 mins ago

      Nah

      It's a bit early for wildcard

      Even next week is better

      No hits this week required

      But u could make a move

      Dorgu then Bruno G the candidates

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    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      4 hours, 55 mins ago

      get a defender in for dorgu
      you need cover

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  10. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    5 hours, 15 mins ago

    gtg ? wc team.

    raya (dub)
    gab chalobah alderete (munoz andersen)
    bruno f mbeumo rogers rice enzo
    haaland pedro (mane)

    0.2 itb

    cheers and gl

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 hours, 12 mins ago

      Looks good enough

      Pedro might be rested tomorrow

      Like a few Chelsea

      I like the midfield

      There's obviously Semenyo and Wilson etc but likely well configured for the next few

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      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        5 hours, 7 mins ago

        thank you.

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    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      4 hours, 58 mins ago

      Looks ok.
      I would have semenyo for mbuemo myself, and not sold on palace D now.

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    3. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 10 Years
      4 hours, 57 mins ago

      Yeah that's a beautiful team. I'd scour the Chelsea forums regarding Enzo's minutes this week.. might be worth starting Mane or Munoz over him.

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  11. Bobby Crush
    • 11 Years
    5 hours, 14 mins ago

    Hold?

    Pope
    Gab, Timber, James
    Rogers, Rice, Wilson, Wirtz, Bruno F
    Haaland, Ekitike

    Dubs, Senesi, Fodderx2

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    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      4 hours, 55 mins ago

      anyone?

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    2. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 10 Years
      4 hours, 55 mins ago

      lol yeah. Hugo bleached his hair so you know he'll hit a purple patch. bummer that you have to bench Senesi this week. Maybe look for news/leaks whether Timber is a sure starter this week

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      1. Bobby Crush
        • 11 Years
        4 hours, 45 mins ago

        Cheers!

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  12. Hxnsey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 hours, 13 mins ago

    Start Harry Wilson or Hill (Bournemouth CB)?

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      5 hours, 6 mins ago

      i d start wilson for sure.

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    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      4 hours, 58 mins ago

      wilson

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  13. abaalan
    • 9 Years
    5 hours, 11 mins ago

    A. Ekitike + Wharton > mane + Bruno. -4
    B. Foden > mbeumo
    C. Thiago + foden > mane + Bruno + 1.6m. -4

    Any worthy?

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      5 hours, 6 mins ago

      b

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    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      4 hours, 57 mins ago

      B
      or wait a week if you really want bruno over mboomo

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  14. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    4 hours, 56 mins ago

    Still torn A) Milenkovic b) williams.
    Thanks

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  15. sentz05
    • 9 Years
    3 hours, 18 mins ago

    4FTs Would you do …

    Semenyo, Saka and Tiago > Bruno, Palmer and Mane?

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