Rate My Team

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

There is yet another deadline for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) upon us and the questions are, as ever, coming thick and fast in our comments section.

Most of these are requests for advice on transfer dilemmas or team advice 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 next article goes up at 11am 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/Cyber Monday discount on annual subscriptions), which gives points projections for this weekend and beyond – an example of which is below:

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  1. FPL Titan
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA Rudiger Cancelo
    Saka Raphina Jota Salah(c)
    Jimenez Ronaldo Toney
    Subs: Livramento Duffy McArthur Steele

    1. tinear
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Decent

  2. Munchen KFC
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    A: Mbeuno to Gundogan
    B Duffy to Alonso or save

    1. tinear
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I would save

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

      Do you have Foden and/or Chelsea def?

      1. Munchen KFC
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        No foden. Got James

        1. JBG
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          A, unless Pep hints to Gundo being rested.

    3. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Depends on the rest of your team mate, but B looks like a huge upgrade.

      1. Munchen KFC
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Sorry was meant to be A or B

      2. Munchen KFC
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

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

      B for me, v leaky watford defence. Fancy alonso to haul this week

  3. tinear
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA James Cancelo
    Salah Jota Raph Gallagher
    Kane Toney Antonio

    Foster Veltman Livra Brownhill
    2ft 0itb

    Any suggestion or should I burn a FT? Thinking of ditching Antonio for a punt but not enough good options in forwards.

  4. Podorsky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    What is up with Mount? he used play almost every game but is now basically doing bench duty. Any Chelsea fans know whether he has lost his starting place or is it too much competition with Zyech, Havertz, Pullisic

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      He was hurt, being protected

      1. Podorsky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Was it not a wisdom tooth?

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          And then a knock

  5. Pegboy
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    TAA Cancelo Dias James (Livra)
    Salah Foden Raphinha (Mbeumo Luiz)
    Vardy Hwang Antonio

    2FT £0.9m

    a) Foden > Silva/Jota
    b) Dias > Alonso/Reguilon
    c) Foden + Dias
    d) Foden + Livra > Jota + Alonso (leaves me with an unbalanced 5-3-2)

    1. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      If Foden is out then get Jota,else you could do Livra->cheap defender to save some money.

  6. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I’m getting battered at the moment. What would you do here?
    McCarthy
    Cancelo James TAA
    Salah Foden Raph Son
    Wilson Antonio Hwang

    ESR White Livra

    0.0 itb and 1FT

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Foden to Jota and chill

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah maybe just keep life simple.

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Captain Son this week.

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Get Jota. No need to play Pep guessing games with Foden.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah true.

    4. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Jota the obvious move.

    5. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Foden to Jota

    6. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Got to agree with Foden to Jota. Almost hoping Peps press conference makes this an easy decision

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah I guess I should. Feel like a bit of a sheep now though.

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

      I'd play ESR over Hwang as well. As a Hwang owner, I am looking to ship ASAP. Not looking good on the eye or stats, ESR on the other hand looks much better, even if they are playing United.

      Fun fact... Arsenal hasn't lost in the previous 5 (W3 D2)

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Ah. Thanks for really having a look and a think. That makes total sense.

  7. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Morning...what move would you make here please? 0.5mitb. 1ft..thanks

    Ramsdale
    Taa James cancelo dias (livra)
    Salah jota raphinha (mbeumo normann)
    Kane antonio king

    A.....save ft
    B.... dias to alonso

    Thanks

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Save

    2. Peteski29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Save

  8. DAVESAVES
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Tom!
    Ramsdale
    James Cancelo TAA Regulion
    Salah Jota Raphinha
    Toney Kane Antonio
    Foster ESR Livramento Brownhill
    2FT 1.3 itb. Suggestions or burn transfer?

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      If it were me, I'd consider moving on Smith Rowe, but if you want to keep him a while longer, maybe switch Brownhill to a better budget option.

  9. Lennox142320
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hi - my team:
    Sa, TAA, James, Cancelo, Salah, Raph, Bernardo, Jota, Gallagher, Vardy, Armstrong
    Bench: Steele, Livra, King, Henry
    Think I’m rolling transfer but what are you thoughts on bench order and possible Jota cap (waiting on Vardy news)?

  10. joshuatansj
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Tom, I had a terrible gw. Sold vardy and stuck with foden. I sold chilwell for Alonso. What do you think I should do with foden? Thanks

    1. joshuatansj
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      My team is Sanchez Alonso taa James cancelo Gallagher salah jota foden Kane jiminez subs livra esr gelhardt

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Fodenfreude!

    3. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      See what Pep says later on, but if he's out, Jota is the obvious move, providing you don't have him already of course?

      1. joshuatansj
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yes I already have foden… hence the dilemma

        1. dekikide
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          He ment if you already don't have Jota, you silly person.

        2. Pegboy
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I can see you've already got Jota, so I'm not convinced it's worth subbing out Foden. Roll FT and use your bench if necessary.

  11. Munchen KFC
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Would be tempted by the Antonio to a punt. Raphina to Bowen in a few weeks time for West Ham's good run

    1. tinear
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Thinking of the same too. Who would you take a punt on?

  12. Michelle Davin
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Convince me to captain Kane above Salah!

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Even as big Kane-scepetic & non-owner, I do expect him to finally score this GW, but prob only 1. But Everton is such a good fixture for Salah atm that I wouldn't bet against him

    2. Pops15
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I was lining up a Kane captaincy this week but Everton are miserable and Liverpool look too good.

  13. Stefanrb
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsdale
    James Alonso TAA Cancelo
    Salah Jota Foden
    Kane Armstrong Toney

    Foster, Mbeumo, Livramento, Brownhill
    0.7 ITB.
    I was thinking of Foden to Gundogen or Armstrong to Broja and Mbeumo to Gundogan (-4).
    Either any good or would you do something else?

    Thanks.

    1. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'd roll FT

  14. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA James Cancelo Semedo
    Salah Jota Gallagher
    Kane Antonio Toney

    (Gunn Livra Brownhill Sissoko)
    1 FT & 2.4m

    A) Semedo ➡️ Alonso
    (Save FT in GW15 and redistribute Kane funds in GW16)

    B) Sissoko & Semedo ➡️ Gundo & 4.5m def -4

    C) Save FT and do option B for free in GW15

    Thoughts?

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      C, Semedo can easily get a CS this GW.

    2. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      C

    3. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'd save, Semedo could do well this week.

    4. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers all!

  15. tomkelly25
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Maddison or Gundo as my Mbeemo replacement?

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      The only thing with Gundogan is that I'm a little wary of De Bruyne, and how him returning affects his role/minutes.

  16. Il Capitano
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    0FT 0.8m ITB

    Guaita
    TAA Cancelo James
    Salah (C) Son (VC) Jota Mbuemo
    Vardy Toney King

    Foster - Livra White Brownhill

    With a tear in my eye I did Raph > Jota last night. Rest of the team looks pretty meh for this week and I'd imagine the bench will be called on. Starting XI + bench order all GTG?

  17. jamie1972
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Foden to Moura worth a punt? Fixtures look good, and he's been passing the eye test lately...

    (Have Jota)

    1. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Spurs attackers outside of Son and Kane are useless.

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

      Moura passing the eye test? He has been piss poor(along with his team) imo. But sure if you want to, not tempted by Maddison?

      1. jamie1972
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Maddison on the list for sure

        Moura has looked pretty lively of late to be fair...

        Like I say, bit of a punt tbh

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Could be a very sneaky move.

      1. ExpressoMySonny
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I would definitely pass.

    4. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't touch Moura.

    5. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Fine for the next two, but it feels like you'll have to transfer him back out after, so have a plan for that.

      1. jamie1972
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Fair one

      2. jamie1972
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Although they only have Liverpool (from the top 6) in their next 10 games.

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah, but maybe Brighton, Leicester, Liverpool, Palace after isn't ideal.

    6. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      The future transfer to remove him is too valuable

    7. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I would vehemently disagree with him passing the eye test. He was good for 15min against Leeds and has otherwise been woeful.

  18. FPL_JAAFAR
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    RMT
    Ramsdale
    Taa Cancelo James Reguilon
    Salah Jota Gallagher foden
    Kane Hwang

    1ft 1.2m itb Toney livramento brownhill

    Thanks

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good, I'd save the free.

  19. Mufc202020
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo Rudiger Dias*
    Gallagher Salah Raph*
    Toney Vardy* Antonio

    Begovic Saka Livra Sissoku 0.9m IMB 1FT

    A) Dias - Raph to Alonso - Jota -4
    B) Dias to Alonso
    C) Save
    D) Get rid of Vardy (expecting him to be benched)

    1. ExpressoMySonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Tough probably a but I don’t mind the save

  20. AC Yew
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Those with WC still left to.play any idea when you will do so?. Still got mine and looking for inspo.

    1. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      If you're keen on Antonio and United attack then plan for gw16

  21. ExpressoMySonny
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    G2g? I think I’m a good position to roll this week.

    Ramsdale

    Rudi James Cancelo TAA

    Son Salah Jota Raph Gallagaher

    Jiminzez

    Bench: Foster Antonio Livra Locadia

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah Roll but maybe think about playing Antonio

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Roll

  22. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Roll FT?

    Sanchez
    TAA James Rudi
    Salah Jota Raphinha Gallagher
    Hwang Kane Antonio

    Foster Livra Duffy Bissouma

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

    2. ExpressoMySonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good mate

    3. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      very strong for this GW, g2g!

    4. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Rollroll

  23. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Tom,

    Would love advice, bit stuck with Vardy probably not starting and weak bench

    Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo James Rüdiger
    Salah Son Raphina Mbeumo
    Vardy Antonio

    Bench: Livramento Gilmour Gelhardt
    1 FT 0.0 itb

    considering following options:

    A) Vardy + Mbeumo -> Wilson/Jimi + Jota
    B) Mbeumo -> someone e.g. Rice, Doucoure?
    C) save FT and ride it out

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'd save, Livramento and Gilmour look fine subs this week.

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Txs!

    2. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      C

  24. BlzE_94
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    GTG? 1FT, £0.8 ITB

    Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo James Reguilon
    Salah Jota Gallagher ESR
    Kane Vardy

    Steele Livramento Sissoko Locadia

  25. Eric Banternaaa
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsdale
    Rudiger Cancelo Alonso Coady
    Salah Son Jota
    Vardy Toney Antonio

    Foster Duffy Saka Douglas

    Any news on Saka?

    What should the sensible transfer be?

    I’m thinking roll it.

  26. ZTF
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Start Livramento or Maddison?

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Lol are you joking? Maddds

    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Maddison a good shout

  27. enrico.palazzo
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    What should I do with Saka? Replacements up to 6.7
    No Vardy or Antonio so maddison or Bowen front runner

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Bowen looks good.

  28. YuvalFPL
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    who to sell first?

    A) Saka
    B) Foden

    1. ZTF
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

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

      Wait and see what Arteta and Pep says. But Foden I would say.

  29. Mr.K
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Play
    A) Broja (LEI H)
    B) White (MUN A)

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Prob Broja.

      Not guaranteed to start, but I don't see a clean sheet for Arsenal at United, plus Leicester's defence is bad.

      1. Mr.K
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers! I'm inclined to agree, though I am also not entirely convinced on ManU's ability to not score 🙂

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah, there is that too, but they'll all be trying to impress their new manager.

          1. Mr.K
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            That is a good point.

  30. Mackans
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Vardy -> Ronaldo (-4)? Vardy don’t seems to play this week.

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Nah, not worth a hit as his two fixtures to follow are good.