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30 October 2026 129 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 benching decisions, 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 Chief Scout Members in the Hot Topic below the line of this piece.

If there’s time, Tom will also turn his attention to other requests in the comments section.

READ MORE: FPL Gameweek 9 team news: Friday’s injury updates

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  1. RMT SURGERY WITH TOM
    avfc82
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    3 hours, 48 mins ago

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  2. theshazly
    3 hours, 42 mins ago

    Start 4 from :

    A ) DeCuyper
    B ) Cala
    C ) Thomas
    D ) Davis
    E ) Cherki
    F ) Konsa

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    1. how now brown cow
      3 hours, 37 mins ago

      leave out C + D

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    2. Gudjohnsen
      3 hours, 17 mins ago

      Isn't Thomas injured?

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      1. theshazly
        2 hours, 54 mins ago

        He might play, not completely ruled out

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  3. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
    3 hours, 41 mins ago

    Fighting the urge to take hits to deal with flags and underperformers. Is this g2g or need a -4 anywhere? (I was looking at Tavernier, Isak)

    Would you change lineup/subs?

    Kinsky
    Cala Muha Konsa
    Palmer Rogers Cherki Gross
    Haaland Jackson Gonzalo

    Dub de Cuyp Thomas Slater

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    1. how now brown cow
      3 hours, 37 mins ago

      I rage sold Gonzalo. If I was you I'd be tempted to sell. Is Isak the best pick this week though?

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      1. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
        3 hours, 34 mins ago

        Indeed. That's why I've held off

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  4. Atlan Arjan
    3 hours, 40 mins ago

    Not many discussing about using FH.

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    1. how now brown cow
      3 hours, 38 mins ago

      I'm considering it - see below. Not too many one-sided looking fixtures though?

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    2. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
      3 hours, 37 mins ago

      Thought about it, lot of flags. But not sure I'd get great upside out of it this week

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    3. FC Hakkebøf
      3 hours, 29 mins ago

      Major price swings from players such as Pedro, Jackson and Tavernier.

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      1. FOREST FOREVER 2
        3 hours, 24 mins ago

        I don't think FH can take care of price changes. For example, anyone usig FH this GW, will have his old team back in GW 10, and the players' values will be as it is then.

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    4. Azool
      2 hours, 24 mins ago

      I think it’s a terrible gw for it.

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  5. how now brown cow
    3 hours, 39 mins ago

    Already used my ft:

    Kinsky
    Konsa Calafiori De Cuyper Van Ewijk
    Rogers Tavernier Mbeumo Gross
    Haaland (c) Jackson

    Verbruggen Mykolenko Slater Pedro*

    a) Pedro-> Evanilson (-4)
    b) FH
    c) WC

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    1. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
      3 hours, 37 mins ago

      Is evanilson worth +4 over whoever you'd bench? I'd prob just roll with what you have

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      1. how now brown cow
        3 hours, 35 mins ago

        Thanks. I'm thinking Evanilson has a few weeks ok fixtures. My subs are a bit cack.

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    2. Jafooli
      3 hours, 37 mins ago

      Go with what you’ve got - no need for A, B or C…

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      1. Jafooli
        3 hours, 36 mins ago

        Maybe play Mykolenko over De Crups?

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        1. how now brown cow
          3 hours, 35 mins ago

          Thanks.

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  6. g40steve
    3 hours, 33 mins ago

    Is that +.3 for Jacko & Tav tonight?

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    1. Bobby Digital
      3 hours, 31 mins ago

      0.2 for Tav and 0.3 for Jackson

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  7. Ray85
    3 hours, 33 mins ago

    Whats the best option?

    A) JP to Jackson and play De Cuyper
    B) Thomas to Silva/other defender and play Barry?

    Cheers

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    1. FC Hakkebøf
      3 hours, 31 mins ago

      A for me

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      1. Ray85
        3 hours, 30 mins ago

        Thanks mate. Would you go Jackson or Evanilson for the next two weeks?

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        1. FC Hakkebøf
          3 hours, 28 mins ago

          If only two weeks then id be tempted by Evanilson.

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  8. FC Hakkebøf
    3 hours, 32 mins ago

    Play one:

    A) De Cuyper
    B) Affengruber
    C) Konsa

    I am already playing Calafiori if that matters to you.

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    1. Ray85
      3 hours, 30 mins ago

      I'm doing Konsa and possibly De Cuyper. Might bench Calafiori.

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    2. ebb2sparky
      3 hours, 17 mins ago

      I'd play A given you already have an Arsenal defender. L

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  9. mad_beer ✅
    3 hours, 28 mins ago

    Would you do Semenyo to Manzambi for free or just play Kostoulas and save the FT?

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    1. ebb2sparky
      3 hours, 22 mins ago

      No point holding semenyo. Villa's next 4 look great so yes id be very tempted.

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    2. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      3 hours, 16 mins ago

      Would save and play Kostoulas

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  10. ebb2sparky
    3 hours, 24 mins ago

    Which 1 to bench from Hall, Calafiori, De Cuyper and King? Currently benching King but maybe I should bench calafiori since he might not start plus I think liverpool will beat arsenal.

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    1. jonnybhoy
      3 hours, 6 mins ago

      De Cuyper

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  11. Gazzpfc
    3 hours, 23 mins ago

    Mgw or Manzambi?

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    1. ebb2sparky
      3 hours, 20 mins ago

      When I've seen MGW he's always looked dangerous. I dont understand how he hasnt got far more FPL returns this season. Villa's upcoming fixtures look good though. Id say Manzambi short term but MGW for long term

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  12. ABCDEFC
    3 hours, 22 mins ago

    Which is the better move. The remaining Fulham player would be on the bench.
    A) King to Tavernier
    B) Gonzalo to Evanilson

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  13. Pompel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    3 hours, 21 mins ago

    Bench 1:

    A) Cherki
    B) Gross
    C) de Cuyper
    D) Schade

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    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      3 hours, 20 mins ago

      C

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    2. jonnybhoy
      3 hours, 7 mins ago

      C

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  14. x.jim.x
    3 hours, 20 mins ago

    We've just passed the 2-month anniversary of Nicolas Jackson signing for Villa, and he still doesn't have a photo in Scout Picks

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  15. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    3 hours, 20 mins ago

    Hi Folks,

    Is this line up correct and bench order ? Thank you

    Kinsky
    Gabriel, Calafiori, Gvardiol
    Rogers, Tavernier, Barnes, Manzambi, Gross
    Haaland, Jackson

    Leno, De Cuyper, Munoz, Pedro 0ft .3itb

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  16. Stimps
    3 hours, 14 mins ago

    Play Konsa or Calafiori?

    Afraid Calafiori benched comes on for a 1 pointer?

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  17. Joyce1998
    3 hours, 13 mins ago

    Best option here

    A- J.Pedro + MGW>> Isak + Tavernier -4 (own Evanilson)
    B- J.Pedro>> Jackson
    C- wait and do A for free next gw

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    1. Legohair
      3 hours, 10 mins ago

      Tough one, id say C

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  18. Legohair
    3 hours, 11 mins ago

    Which one???

    A. MGW to Tavernier
    B. Mykolenko to Silva
    C. Both -4

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    1. jonnybhoy
      3 hours, 8 mins ago

      A

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    2. John47
      3 hours, 6 mins ago

      A
      Not worth a hit for B although could reconsider for next GW as Bournemouth have a good run of fixtures.

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  19. Ohh1454
    3 hours, 10 mins ago

    Start Gross or Koustolous ?

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    1. Legohair
      3 hours, 9 mins ago

      Kos

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    2. jonnybhoy
      3 hours, 9 mins ago

      Gross

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  20. jonnybhoy
    3 hours, 9 mins ago

    What two players to bench?

    A) Calafiori (LIV A)
    B) Konsa (LIV A)
    C) De Cuyper (MCI A)
    D) Egan (IPS H)
    E) Muharemovic (BOU A)

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  21. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    3 hours, 8 mins ago

    is anyone playing the FH? considering it, and appreciate input

    current squad is
    Kinsky, Palmer
    Calafiori, Konsa, De Cuyper, Thomas, Shaw
    Palmer, Saka, Cherki, Groß, Manzambi
    Haaland, JP, Wissa

    obviously JP and Saka are injured

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    1. jonnybhoy
      3 hours, 5 mins ago

      How many FT and money?

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      1. Pomp and Circumstance
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        2 hours, 37 mins ago

        3 FT; 0.9 ITB

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  22. UTFB
    3 hours, 5 mins ago

    Bench one -

    Odegaard (liv)
    Solanke (CRY)
    Barnes (EVE)

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  23. sounerous
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    2 hours, 55 mins ago

    Hey Guys

    Raya Dub
    Thomas, Konsa, Dedic, Egan, De Cuyper
    Saka, Rogers, Gross, Tavernier, Cherki
    Haaland, JP, Isak

    1 FT, thinking Saka to Mbeumo, maybe Manzambi, Mbeumos numbers look great in an underperforming team, or JP to Jackson, or maybe both for a hit. What would you do?

    Thanks

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    1. sounerous
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      2 hours, 47 mins ago

      0.1 ITB

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  24. tuturututu
    2 hours, 52 mins ago

    whats better for free hit?

    A) Evanilson, Gabriel

    B) Thiago, Gvardiol/Hall/Egan or some other defender

    I have Tavernier, Silva, Van Hecke

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  25. Shark Team
    2 hours, 52 mins ago

    Bench DCL or Schade?

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  26. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    2 hours, 51 mins ago

    Hi Tom,
    Team: Kinsky,
    Konsa, Calafiori, Hume, Muharovic
    Rogers Palmer Schade
    Haaland Jackson DCL

    Bench Verbruggen
    Gross De Cuyper Cherki

    Team feels weak in attack. Worth a 4ph
    Cherki to Tavernier? Thanks mate!

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  27. Letsgo!
    2 hours, 48 mins ago

    Solanke gonna start this week?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      2 hours, 47 mins ago

      yes will probably play most of the easier fixtures, tough away games he isn't fit enough to do the work so might be left out

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  28. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    2 hours, 48 mins ago

    ok the quote about Manzambi and Jackson missing midweek is slightly worrying considering villa play weekend/midweek going forwards. Manzambi already been injured for most of the season so far and Jackson not sure Emery thinks he can play every game?

    Villa got big games in CL - Barcelona away, Galatasaray away, PSG home. Slightly concerning here I'd say or am I wrong?

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    1. z13
      2 hours, 41 mins ago

      The midweek game was caraboa no on eseemed to care

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    2. JBG
      2 hours, 38 mins ago

      Yeah I'm with you on that..

      But they will start, but might get 70-75mins

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    3. #1 Arne Engels Fan
      2 hours, 36 mins ago

      Jackson is far more important to how Villa play than Manzambi is. Also basically no cover in terms of strikers apart from that young kid, whereas in midfield they have plenty of decent options to cover.

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    4. Azool
      2 hours, 27 mins ago

      Rotation in the early rounds of the cup is expected for teams already in Europe. I think those two will just get reduced minutes with Jackson having more than Manzambi. Emery doesn’t really have anyone good enough to replace him.

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  29. Letsgo!
    2 hours, 44 mins ago

    Wanted to capt a differential player tbis week
    Jackson or kudus or solanke ?

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    1. Bobby Digital
      2 hours, 38 mins ago

      Jackson

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  30. JBG
    2 hours, 40 mins ago

    A bit annoyed with myself, waited until the Cup tie, because I thought Evanilson and Jackson would play... so lost out on 0.2 value:/. Oh well

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