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

The deadline for Gameweek 13 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is fast approaching and the questions are, as ever, coming thick and fast in our comments section.

Most of these are requests for advice on transfer dilemmas and it’s with that in mind that we’ve asked five-time top 1k finisher and Scout’s Deputy Editor, Tom Freeman, to answer some of them over the next 90 minutes.

He’ll be on hand to reply to comments below the line of this piece and will get through as many as he can until the team news article goes up at 5pm GMT, with priority given to questions from Premium Members if there is a deluge.

As ever, you can chip in with your own opinions on the raft of RMT requests filtering through – and naturally, feel 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 (where there is currently a Black Friday discount on annual subscriptions), which gives points projections for this weekend and beyond – an example of which is below:

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  1. Eh, just one more thing ...
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hi Tom,

    Not worth taking a -4 for Chilwell to Alonso … best waiting and doing it after the DDL for free and just use the bench this week? Bench order correct?

    Ramsgate
    James Trent Cancelo CHILWELL
    Gallagher Salah Raphinha Mbeumo
    Jimenez Vardy

    Bench : Townsend Antonio Livramento foster

    1. avfc82
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      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, that's what I'd do mate, Townsend is a really solid replacement to come in for Chilwell this week, IMO.

      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Appreciated.

  2. TheAbear53
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Alonso or Cancelo ??

    1. KenyaDigIt
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      100% Cancelo!

      1. TheAbear53
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you

    2. teneighty
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ideally both but I you have to choose one then I'm 100% with the kenyan.

      1. TheAbear53
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Just thinking if you have James and TAA already, how to get both... that’s all

    3. avfc82
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      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Cancelo.

      1. TheAbear53
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

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

    Head or heart?

    Chilly ——> Rudiger = head

    Chilly ——> Alonso = heart

    1. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Heart

    2. KenyaDigIt
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso should be semi-nailed, but his lack of match fitness 'could' be an issue with so many games in such a short time.

    3. TheAbear53
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso easy

    4. Camzy
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      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso is the play. It's my head pick.

    5. avfc82
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      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso.

  4. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA James Cancelo Semedo
    Salah Jota Foden
    Kane Antonio Toney

    (Gunn Sissoko Brownhill Livra)
    1 FT & 0.2m

    Foden ➡️ Gallagher for free?

    Frees up cash for Semedo to Alonso in GW14.
    Can use the leftover cash to upgrade Kane to Ronaldo & one of my 4.5m mids in the coming weeks.

    Thoughts?

    1. KenyaDigIt
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Gallagher is a solid bet for December. Good move!

    2. avfc82
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      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Gallagher looks like a nice long-term investment, given his fixtures.

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks a lot Tom!

  5. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Best 6.0 or under striker for the next few weeks? (not Hwang)

    1. TheAbear53
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      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Armstrong

      1. TopBinFc
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I have Armstrong but selling, dont think he will start every game now

          1. TheAbear53
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Even with recent assists ??

      2. KenyaDigIt
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        King, then Pukki, and if you're feeling adventurous Joelinton...

        1. TheAbear53
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          How come King above Teemu ??

          1. KenyaDigIt
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Why King? Good underlining numbers, liking the look of Watford under Ranieri, and King will be nailed for Dec and Jan (when other Watford strikers are off to African AFCON).

            1. TheAbear53
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Okay and what about Pukki ?

              1. KenyaDigIt
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Pukki... Hitting form, 2 goals in a row, a new manager... etc BUT the team around him arent as good as Watford.

                1. TheAbear53
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Hmm... fixtures though

      3. avfc82
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        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Prob King if you can afford to bench in 14/15.

    2. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Best mid up to 8.1 to bring in this week?

      Have Salah, Jota and ESR

      1. TheAbear53
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Havertz

        1. Top Lad Dakes.
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Interesting shout, I was just gonna go for Gallagher... is Havertz nailed, though?

          1. TheAbear53
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Pretty much yeah cause he doesn’t have to be the ~9 - and Gallagher’s an okay option but could peter out... depends how different you wanna be !

      2. avfc82
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        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Prob Gallagher this week, but from 16, Bowen looks excellent.

    3. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Strong wind expected in Liverpool tomorrow, possible postponing.
      Derby game next midweek and played last midweek, so will possible get no more than 60 mins.

      Enough reasons for me not to captain Salah.

      Good luck, Sonaldo, take advantage of no Tarkowski for Burnley.

      1. Steve The Spud
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        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Or just vc son?

        1. Dušan Citizen
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Nah. The game could be also abandoned.

      2. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Lol

    4. mr messi
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Worth a hit to do Raphina to Jota?

      1. TopBinFc
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Nope

        • KenyaDigIt
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Not for a hit... I'd stick with Raphina.

          But I am thinking Foden to Jota

        • avfc82
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          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Prob not for a hit, Raphinha's next 3 look good.

      2. BobB
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        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Even if Foden is out, it should be for no more than the next game?

        1. Gazza2000
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Looks like it, I’m keeping

        2. avfc82
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          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Hard to say with Pep, but it certainly didn't sound serious.

      3. gart888
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Hi Tom,
        Where would you go with this relatively template team?

        Guaita - Gunn (I know, I messed up there)
        Trent - Cancelo - Rudiger - James - Livramento
        Salah - Jota - Raphinha - Mbuemo - Sissoko
        Vardy - Antonio - Toney

        Thanks!

        1. avfc82
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          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Looks solid this week, wouldn't change anything tbh!

      4. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Would you bring in Alonso rather than James, to replace Chilwell?

        1. BobB
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Short term, yes - long term, no.

        2. Gazza2000
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          No rather have James

        3. KenyaDigIt
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          James is a must-have atm... Alonso is a gamble!

      5. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Best FH team for this GW?

        Own Trent, Livra, Salah & Jota...

        1. lilmessipran
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Could look at Ars attackers.. Auba and Esr look good for this week

        2. avfc82
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          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Aubameyang, Jimenez worth a look.

      6. TopBinFc
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Any chance Jota's and Jimenez value goes up tonight?

          1. Rainer
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Shouldn't, Jota only rose last night.

            1. TopBinFc
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Cheers

          2. Joletouriste
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            • 9 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Foden to Jota for - 4 or start Antonio?

            1. TopBinFc
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Start Ant

              • KenyaDigIt
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Start Antonio

            2. redsky95
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Thinking of Foden to Jota, but I've already made my change (Chilwell to Reguilon). Should I take the hit or wait a week?

              Team:
              Ramsdale, Foster
              James, TAA, Cancelo, Reguilon, Livramento
              Salah, Foden, Raphinha, Mbeumo, Normann
              Wilson, Toney, Antonio

              1. TopBinFc
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Wait

                • Bobby Digital
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Next week is on Tuesday

              2. Top Lad Dakes.
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Reckon Foden will play and bite me in the you know what this wkend after doing absolutely nothing in weeks since I got him... but sod it.

              3. Krafty Werks
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Best 6.4 max mid for the next 3 only? (WC'ing GW16).

                A - Gallagher (AVL, LEE, MUN)
                B - Smith Rowe (NEW, MUN, EVE)
                C - Cornet (TOT, WOL, NEW)
                D - Lucas Moura (BUR, BRE, NOR)

                Thanks.

                1. Bobby Digital
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  C

              4. john25
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Hey guys, Raphinha or Gallagher the better pick for next few GWs?

                Cheers

                1. TopBinFc
                    2 years, 4 months ago

                    Raphinha I think

                  • KenyaDigIt
                    • 6 Years
                    2 years, 4 months ago

                    Gallagher... But why only the next few GWs?

                  • avfc82
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                    • 14 Years
                    2 years, 4 months ago

                    Raphinha feels a bit short term if bringing in this week, so Gallagher.

                2. Now I'm Panicking
                  • 9 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Brilliant for Scotland and Wales

                  1. Now I'm Panicking
                    • 9 Years
                    2 years, 4 months ago

                    Italy and Portugal in the same section too!

                3. iL PiStOlErO
                  • 4 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Will keep gunners for Newcastle. Anything else? Use ft or hold?

                  Sanchez Steele
                  TAA Rudi Cancelo Livra White
                  Salah Saka Gallagher Raph Bisso
                  Kane Antonio Toney

                  0.4itb, 1ft

                4. lilmessipran
                  • 11 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Foden to Jota for a free? Can bring him back for Raph in gw16 if needed

                  1. KenyaDigIt
                    • 6 Years
                    2 years, 4 months ago

                    Yes, hard to argue against. 99% certain I'll be making the same move! Benching Chilwell.

                  2. avfc82
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                    • 14 Years
                    2 years, 4 months ago

                    Think I'll be making the same move too, so yeah, looks good.

                5. Scotch Jock
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Scotland Wales in same World Cup path.

                6. RomeluAndJuliet
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Foden and Mbeumo to Jota and Bernardo for free?

                  1. TheAbear53
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 7 Years
                    2 years, 4 months ago

                    Nope

                7. Scotch Jock
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                  • 13 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  And Italy and Portugal

                8. Geordie19
                  • 7 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Edging closer to Antonio and Brownhill to King and Jota for a -4…

                  Would mean I’d have:
                  Son, Salah, Jota, Raph, (Mbeumo)
                  Wilson, Toney, (King)

                9. NABIL - FPL otai
                  • 11 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  When you're not sure what to do, better do nothing right? So confused whether to get Alonso or Jota this week.. 1 FT, 2.4 itb

                  Guaita
                  TAA James Cancelo

                  1. NABIL - FPL otai
                    • 11 Years
                    2 years, 4 months ago

                    Sorry

                    Guaita
                    TAA James Cancelo
                    Salah Son Foden ESR
                    Antonio Toney Hwang

                    Foster Chilwell" Brownhill Livra

                10. Rainer
                  • 7 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Only one of Italy or Portugal go through? Tasty!

                  Italy missing back to back World Cups or Ronaldo won't play another...

                11. Top Lad Dakes.
                  • 7 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Raphinha or Gallagher better to bring in this week and for the foreseeable

                12. Mychro
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 2 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Hello Tom 🙂
                  As of right now my team is

                  Ramsdale

                  Taa, Cancelo, James (Livramento, Johnson)
                  Foden, Bowen, Cornet, Salah, Son
                  Jesus, Toney (Broja)

                  O.4 itb
                  I've used my ft (Chillwell -> James), but is there any issues you would adress posthaste? Foden is bugging me, might -4 to Jota, but I sort of want him back for later gameweeks as well

                  1. Isca Extremadura
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 10 Years
                    2 years, 4 months ago

                    Hi Tom / opinions..

                    Rams
                    TAA Canc’ Christensen
                    Saka ( VC ) Bowen Salah(C) Raphinha
                    Toney Antonio Ronaldo

                    (Subs Liv Williams Allan )

                    Should my GW TFR be..
                    Christ’ to Alonso / James
                    Ronaldo to Kane
                    Other ?

                    1FT - £1.1 ITB

                    1. avfc82
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                      • 14 Years
                      2 years, 4 months ago

                      I'd prob do Christensen > James. Re Ronaldo - United's fixtures get good soon.

                      1. Isca Extremadura
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        2 years, 4 months ago

                        Many thanks

                  2. avfc82
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                    • 14 Years
                    2 years, 4 months ago

                    I'd prob leave it now.

                    Foden not worth a -4 if you'll want him back.

                13. BW-JAM
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 3 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  do you think vardy will do well in the next 5 game weeks?

                  Also, what's your thoughts on triple captaining Salah vs. Southampton?

                  Thanks

                  1. TheAbear53
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 7 Years
                    2 years, 4 months ago

                    Yep

                  2. avfc82
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                    • 14 Years
                    2 years, 4 months ago

                    Leicester have been poor, as has Vardy in recent weeks, but I'd back him to get a couple of goals over the next four.

                    Re Salah triple captain v Southampton, not for me.