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Five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman on Leeds, Chilwell and his Gameweek 7 plans

One of the best FPL managers in the business, Tom Freeman, discusses Patrick Bamford, Ben Chilwell’s creativity and the best West Ham United assets, plus reveals his Gameweek 7 team and captaincy decisions.


We’re now six Gameweeks into this turbulent Fantasy Premier League (FPL) season, and it’s been a positive start for me.

Despite missing Son Heung-min (£9.5m) and Harry Kane’s (£10.9m) hauls at Southampton and Manchester United, I sit 140,693rd overall, with 70 points in Gameweek 6 taking me to a total of 389.

Patrick Bamford (£5.9m) was the star of the show but there were also returns for six others, including defenders Luke Ayling (£4.5m) and James Justin (£4.8m).

LEEDS UNITED

Bamford has now scored six goals in as many games for Leeds United this season.

For a player who has often been criticised for his profligacy in front of goal, it’s been some turnaround, something he acknowledges himself:

The last time [I was in the Premier League], maybe people said I wasn’t ready – but I didn’t have a proper go at it. It is a fresh start for me to prove I belong here. If I keep on doing it the boys will be happy and I’ll be happy. This time I have a manager who believes in me and, as long as I keep working hard, he will keep trusting me.

The stats are certainly stacking up in Bamford’s favour.

Before I sign off, earlier this week I was fortunate enough to join fellow Pro Pundits Lateriser and Zophar for a chat on The FPL Wire.

We talked strategy, plans going forward, Everton and Manchester City assets, mid-price midfielders plus loads more.

The chat complements this column, and goes a bit deeper into some of the subjects covered, so if you’re into that kind of thing check it out on the link below.

Thanks for reading… until next time. 


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  1. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is a Saiss/Podence benching on the cards?

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm going Saiss to Chilwell with the same thinking

    2. Salah(c)
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Why would saiss be benched?

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He might not but also he might. Was subbed at 68 minutes against newcastle

        1. ilikewud
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I don't know. He's been in that team for over a year. He isn't a LWB and imo Nuno was playing him there because Kilman can't and he wanted to retain the system. Marcal was also dealing with an injury so I think Saiss is more like than not nailed on.

          1. Zimo
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I don't know either thats why im switching to chilwell :p plan was to do next week but might as well do now

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes - Saiss for Marcal and Podence for Traore

      1. ilikewud
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        There is no way you're doing Saiss to Marcal. He's literally played 90 minutes once. If you think Saiss is a risk, surely Marcal isn't safer.

        1. No Professionals
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          He means who the players are at risk of being replaced by.

          He won’t say kilman because he’s related to him.

    4. Clay Davis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Be surprised if Saiss again this season let alone the next match. Nuno had to whip him off early he was that bad!

  2. BENOIT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Ziyech firmly on my radar

    1. Clay Davis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Look superb tonight.

  3. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    1FT 1.6 itb

    Ryan
    TAA, dier, kwp
    Salah(c), son, Bruno, grealish
    Jiminez, dcl, Adams

    Nyland, Taylor, Bissouma, Ferguson

    A. Save ft
    B. Bruno to sterling
    C. Other

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

  4. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I will save my FT depending any injuries. Still have my WC.

    Which player to start and first on the bench?
    1. Bissouma (A vs TOT)
    2. Justin (A vs LEE)
    3. Taylor (H vs CHE)

    0.4itb 1ft
    Martinez
    Robbo Ayling TAA Justin*
    Grealish Salah Son Rodriguez
    DCL Kane
    (Peacock Taylor* Bissouma* Vassilev)

  5. ajk1211
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    McCarthy Martinez
    Robbo Chilwell Saiss Lamp Dallas
    Salah Son Barkley Havertz Biss
    DCL Kane Mitro

    0.0 itb and 2 FTs

    How to get KDB? Otherwise Havertz to Puli/Zaha?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Downgrade DCL

      1. ilikewud
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        lol

    2. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Son will have to go for kdb or hav and robbo. I’d just do mitro to Adams and sort out KdB in a few weeks

  6. Radzio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What are James owners doing?
    Hard do see Chelsea playing five in the back and with Azpi and Chilwell there is simply no space for him anymore?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm not a fan of having a defender that's a rotation risk. I would get rid for Chilwell.

      1. Silver_and_Gold
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I agree. However, after today’s 90 mins from Azpi against Krasnodar, James seems a possible starter on Saturday.

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Of course it's possible but not nailed

        2. Radzio
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          But which spot he takes? Not Chilwell's(got subbed today) so Azpi's the only chance...

          1. Silver_and_Gold
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            That’s what I think. But not sure, really. I’d give it 60% probability. Azpi is better defensively, which is not as needed vs. Burnley as against some more attacking sides. We’ll know in 3 days 🙂

            1. Radzio
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Yeah, fingers crossed 🙂 cheers!

      2. Radzio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        That's my thinking but 0.3 short from Chilwell and don't know it's worth for a hit

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I have TAA / James / Saiss at the back.

      I think I may hold this week. Then the week after James becomes Chilwell. Saiss may become Cresswell if he is dropped (and then Mitchell could become Kilman...)

      1. Radzio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Same defence here, plus Lamptey and Mitchell. Can risk James and have Mitchell as a cover but getting Chilwell for a hit is tempting...

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          We have the same defence. I'm not sure a hit is what you need.

    3. Clay Davis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Was rested tonight. Surely nailed on for the weekend now

  7. Salah(c)
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best mid 5.5m or less?

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Lookman this week, otherwise Soucek maybe

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Soucek or lookman

    3. Not again Shirley
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Harrison could be good shout but I also like Lookman after watching highlights in last game.

  8. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Maupay > Bamford?

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      R u saying maupay to bamford or maupay is better than bamford? Lol what am i saying. Of course u mean the former. Yes do it

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Its a well established FPL short hand, such as Zaha and trap must be mentioned together.

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Im new. First year of being involved in comments. Agreed on the Zaha thing

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    3. melvinmbabazi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      doing the same

    4. Clay Davis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      100% - it's a no brainer!

  9. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Greenwood Goal
    Pogba Assist

    Hopefully not offside

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks an inch offside

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yep.

        Another superb finish by Greenwood though. Clinical as ever.

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I know he's so good at it

        2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Another game and more controversy. I told you 😉

          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I'm sending you a message - check it out. 🙂

      2. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Ohkay not offside. Greenwood cut his toenails tonight

  10. FPL Theorist
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any way-too-early thoughts on which chip to play in the anticipated DGW19: TC or BB?

  11. No Professionals
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Offside

  12. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Cmon VAR has to be given!

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yessss

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Why?

  13. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What’s the overall view on Grealish vs Zaha? Fairly even right?

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      In theory, but zaha’s returns have been much more consistent

      1. Hansel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers, not sure who is the better pick..

        1. Esalman
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Zaha obviously. Have had him since GW4.

        2. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I think if Grealish is on pens it’s easy.
          Having said that Milivojevic started at the weekend and assuming he’s back on pens, Zaha will be slightly less appealing, albeit playing up top

  14. No Professionals
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Different var rule in Europe v epl?

    Looked offside, albeit very very tight

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looked much more offside than many not given in PL.

      Confusing

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        The foot seemed to be but it’s off the armpit now or something. I don’t know, I gave up on trying to understand it and am just trusting the computer gets it correct.

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I'm happy for greenwood.

          Just dont understand.

    2. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Isn't it sad that those kind of calls are given offside tho 🙁 i hate those armpit and toenail offsides. Glad goal was given here

      1. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        The issue is that offside is a matter of fact.

        If you say anything less than 10mm is onside, then everyone gets upset by an 11mm offside call.

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          The rules are weird now. I don't understand them. The defenders armpit was keeping greenwoods toe onside according to commentators

    3. rokonto
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Offside for sure!

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        They used digital lines designed to measure the millimeter. How are you questioning it?

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            3 years, 5 months ago

            This lol

    4. đepeto
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      2ft, 0.3 itb
      McCarthy, Ryan
      Roberston, Dallas, KWP, Saiss, Justin
      Rash, Salah, Grealish, Son, Bissouma
      Kane, DCL, Brewster
      a) Ryan to Guaita, Justin to Kilman
      b) Justin to Kilman, roll 1ft
      b) Get rid of Brewster (no idea how)
      c) Do nothing

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Just use 1FT, Justin to Coufal

      2. Esalman
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        b2, out with Brewster.

    5. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Mason Greenwood must be on such a high.

      Scored a goal too.

    6. Sterling Malory
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Draft league question.

      Would you drop any of the following for Greenwood?

      A) Lucas Moura
      B) ASM
      C) Periera

      1. ilikewud
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, I drop all of them for him. Greenwood's upside is more than all 3 of them.

      2. Esalman
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I'd keep ASM because he is nailed on and Greenwood is not.

      3. Not again Shirley
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I have pereira in my draft league and want rid as was not overly impressed by him in last game vs BRI. Saying that, he did have chances and they have FUL next so not sure this week best time to get rid.

        Lookman looks decent for FUL as an alternative.

    7. Bene_the_horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Could Ziyech be a good punt, with nice fixtures and set pieces???

      Thanks for the help in advance!!

    8. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Apparently upamecanos armpit was keeping greenwoods toenail onside by a millimeter

    9. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      CL using VAR as it should be used, no toenail measurement...

      1. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        What is the distance at which it should be called offside?

        1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          When its clear and obvious

          1. No Professionals
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Ha ha so subjective

            1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              No more subjective as a human in a room drawing lines but having no idea when the pass was struck to compare a toe nail to an armpit......if the ref gives the goal it should be only changed if it's clear and obvious

      2. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 5 months ago

          What? They used it the same as every other time. Rightly, but marginal as it always is

      3. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Guys, I am going to bring in Chillwell......who do I get rid of between

        A, KWP.
        B, Lampety.
        C, Dallas.
        D, Robbo.

        Have Martinez in goal.

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          B maybe C

        2. FPL Theorist
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          B

        3. Esalman
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          B

      4. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Saiss, Havertz to Chilwell, Grealish for -4?

        1. FPL Theorist
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Saiss is currently the top scoring defender in FPL. He deserves to stay in your team until we've actually seen him not start a game.

      5. danieltbl21
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I need help. Can't sleep.

        Mccarthy
        TAA Mitchell Ayling
        Salah Sterling Son Grealish
        DCL Jimi Mitro (Steer Justin KWP )

        2 FT with 0.3 ITB

        What looks good:
        1) TAA + Jimi > Kane + 5m Defender
        2) Sterling + Jimi > Kane + Zaha/Jrod
        3) Other ideas?

        I have the idea of doing Mitro to Bamford/Antonio the following week.

        1. Esalman
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          1 and 2 seem very sideways transfers, those moves may bite you in the back. Just ship Mitro out right now.

      6. Bene_the_horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thoughts on Ziyech ladies and gents as a punt :-)? How did he look tonight?

        1. Esalman
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          They were playing Krasnodar, won't be too excited. It is like that Havertz hattrick from earlier in the season.

        2. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Chill. He has no Prem form

      7. George James
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Best move?

        2FT 1.1ITB

        A) James >> Chilwell
        B) Mitchell >> Kilman
        C) A + B
        D) Something else?

        Martinez
        James • Saiss • Robbo
        Salah • Foden • Son • Podence
        Kane • DCL • Werner

        Steer / Lamptey / Mitchel / Bissouma

        1. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          A

      8. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I know how to get rid of the stadium effects, but how do I get rid of Martin keown? Other than mute.

      9. MOZIL
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Pulisic or Ziyech is better to have??

        1. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Ziyech

        2. Gudjohnsen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Pulisic

          Only problem with him is that he's injury prone.

        3. Bene_the_horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I’m thinking Ziyech based on hunch....what could go wrong....

      10. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Martinez
        Robo Semedo Lamptey Mitchell Dunne
        Son Salah Foden Mahrez Burke
        Ings DCL Jimi

        1 FT and 1.5 itb

        1. Lamptey to Chilwell
        2. Mahrez + Jimi to Kane + Grealish (-4)
        3. Save

        1. AuFeld
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          2.

      11. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Havertz out for Grealish or keep him one more gw?

        1. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Havertz

      12. Gunner1290
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        1.2 in the bank 1 transfer. Any pressing issues here or shall I roll the transfer? Any advice appreciated.

        McCarthy (button)
        Trent Robbo Chilwell Mitchell (Justin)
        Salah son(c) Bruno Pulisic saintmax
        DCL (Brewster Davis)

        1. MOZIL
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Downgrade trent and upgrade on forwards