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

Postponements, Covid outbreaks, injuries, rotation, quick turnarounds – it’s the most wonderful time of the year, alright.

Yes, another festive Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Gameweek is almost upon us and this one is proving to be one of the trickiest of the season so far, not helped by Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United v Aston Villa being called off.

As is always the case, the comments section of our site is filled with requests for advice on transfer dilemmas and team help. So we’ve asked five-time top 1k finisher and Scout’s Deputy Editor, Tom Freeman, to answer some of them right up until deadline.

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, 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.

DEADLINE DAY STREAM

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  1. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    A) Laca to Edouard for free
    B) Laca to Antonio for free
    C) Laca and Bernardo to Som and a Edouard -4

    Which option looks best ?

    DDG
    Trent, Cancelo, Alonso, James, Dalot
    Salah, Jota, Foden, Bernardo
    King

    Sanchez, Broja, Lacazette, Martinelli 1ft 1m itb

  2. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Are Gallagher covid rumors confirmed?

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

      Nope. I saw an independent article that listed a few out and didn't contain Gallagher.

      I'm operating under the assumption he does start.

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

      Nope.
      I've kept and bought a bench

      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks both. I'll hold and hope

  3. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    would you bench antonio or bilva ? have bowen and cancelo and jesus c

    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Neither of the 5 above

  4. RedJive79
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Captain:
    A) Son
    B) Jota
    C) Ronaldo

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

    Bernardo to foden for a hit?

    1. Critical Observer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Obviously not.

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

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso
    Salah (c) Jota Mount L.Moura Bernardo
    Jesus

    Foster King Antonio Livra

    G2G?

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

    I see a lot comments if -4 is worth a risk , in my opinion if it’s 2 players out that are not playing for 2 players in that are then it’s a very good risk , as those players just need to play 60mins without losing points to make the 4 points back . I think the chances of getting the 4 points bakc plus more out weighs the certainty that you’ll get 0 for the non playing players

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

      In you opinion is it worth a -4 to get a sub in case one of the outfield doesn't play; for example I have Bilva and James.
      I debating this.

      1. MrJobby
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Prob not as a just Incase sub no

  8. shapply
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Best 6.5 midfielder for GW20?

    Not Bowen and not Gallagher

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

      I've bought ward prowse.

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

      I got Tielemans (punty I know... priced out)

  9. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Don’t see many on here capping Ronaldo. Is that just because many don’t own him?

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

      Will he start?

  10. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Craaaaaaaaaash

  11. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    A) Watkins —> King
    B) ESR —> Gray
    C) Save FT and start Livramento VS TOT

  12. Oscar Slater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    PANIC!!!

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

      In the disco!

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

    Sorry to ask again but:

    A)Ramsdale>deGea
    B)Foster>deGea

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

      Ram

      Arsenal have tough fixtures coming up.

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

        Thank you, you're a lifesaver.

  14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    are gallagher rumours true?

    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      They will if people keep mentioning it

  15. Bishopool
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Please someone show me news that says Gallagher is OUT today!

    1. MrJobby
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I’ve not seen it and no idea where it came from at all

  16. nico05
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    With no bench who do I switch ESR to for a hit?
    A. Gallagher
    B. Maddison
    C.Someone else

    Please help

  17. BrutalLogiC
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    A. Bwhite to Reg
    B. Esr to gray
    C. Esr to bowen

    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      C

  18. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Used FT to bring in Antonio.
    Would you do ESR -> Bowen for a -4?

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Hello

    2. Sandy Ravage
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Depends on the rest of the team.

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

    Not worth doing Guaita out for -4 is it?

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

    A) Get DDG for -4 to field 11 players
    B) Play 10 with no goalkeeper

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

      A if the keeper is Ramsdale. Bad fixtures after the blank and then blanks 2 times in 3gws.

  21. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Wilson Gallagher> Jota King(-4)??
    Even though King stays on the bench

  22. Maeki2
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Have 10 playing need a -4

    A. Manquillo to Regulion
    B. Laca to Antonio

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

      B

  23. Tsssst
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Start Antonio or Dennis?

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Both

    2. Sandy Ravage
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Both

  24. Mr_Barbs
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Last two spots on WC?

    A) Bowen + Maddison
    B) Gundogan + Gallagher/Gray

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

      Bowen and Maddison.

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

      A

  25. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Chance EVE vs NEW to be postponed?

    DCL fit as starter or bench?

  26. Super John McGinn-
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsdale** (got at 4.5)
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Alonso, Livramento
    Son, Foden, Jota
    Ronaldo, Antonio, Dennis

    Foster, Livramento, ESR, Martinelli

    1 FT 0.5 ITB

    A) Ramsdale > DDG
    B) Foster > Bachman
    C) ESR > Bowen
    D) Ramsdale + ESR > DDG + 6.1 mid (-4)

    1. tjostolv
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      D + Gray?

  27. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Best way to fund Ram -> DDG?

    A) Saka -> 5.9 (Benrahma - risky)
    B) Alonso -> 5.3 (Reggy)
    C) Forget DDG and have no keeper this week

    1. Shearer & Sutton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B

  28. Bleh
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Chances of Everton match going ahead?

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Very slim

  29. banskt
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Why is everyone selling Lacazette? Is it because of poor fixtures or are you concerned about his game time?

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

      Fixtures.

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

      Poor fixtures and no game this week.

  30. brixtonBob
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Bench one:
    Gallagher (assuming he starts)
    Foden
    Bernardo
    Dennis