Rate My Team

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. Matjes_taet
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Trent captain logged in.

  2. Thanos
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone with me on Kaku cap. Seems a bit lonely behind the BIG sofa for the Pool match 🙁

    1. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No salah for many on here.

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

      Better than having a little sofa

  3. Sailboats
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Why would Son be benched? He got taken off early the last game

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

      Taken off injured?

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

        not injured

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

        Why r u like this

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

          There are knobs on every forum

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

      He wont be

    3. Thanos
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Doesn't mean he has recovered 100% to start?

    4. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      The tweet suggesting he was benched has been deleted

      https://twitter.com/davis_burnley/status/147581847673236

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

    Praying Ronaldo can prove doubters wrong. Differential (c) pick so let's see how things pan out. Fully expecting a red arrow as a further result of last week's moves to ship out Salah and Dennis. Hindsight and all that... Why do I never learn?!

    1. BIG TONES
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I watched the United game and he was so so gash

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

        Yeah I know. Hoping he won't allow himself to do that twice. And in front of the home crowd. And they'll surely be fired up after only getting a point off the Toon. Just convincing myself aren't I?

        1. BIG TONES
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Whole team was rubbish. Wouldn't go near

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

            So much for the frickin new manage bounce. On the bright side at least it means United are still pathetic.

      2. Hiiler
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I think there was no teamwork at all. Everybody over thought their moves i think, so it didn't turn out well at the end. Over thinking usually isn't good.

    2. Hiiler
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Was in the same boat with you, Decided to go another way. Brought Salah back for a hit and sold Ronaldo. So Salah (C) here. But depending which way liverpool game goes, I might not watch Man united game at all. 😀

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

        Yeah that was my dilemma. Move would have had to be Ronaldo and ESR out for Salah and King in. Wasn't convinced it was worth a hit and would still have had no goalie. So just did Ramsdale to DDG. Typing that just now am actually relieved I didn't go gung-ho and get Salah back only to have to get rid in a couple of weeks anyway. Not like me that.

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

          I had same thought pattern as you and same options.Just made a diffrent choice. At the last minute I also changed my GK. So eventually took a -8 for ERS,Ronaldo Ramsdale to Antonio,Salah,Lloris.

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

            ESR

          2. borat
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Almost same moves done myself.
            Salah(c), lloris, 4.5 in
            Martinelli, ramsdale, ronnie out for -8.
            Praying the moves don't fire back

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

    Why isn't there a L.A. Noire 2

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

    Gut telling me Jota(C). Head telling me Ronaldo(C). Went Ronaldo and I regret it

    1. PocketZola
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Always listen to your intestines

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Same here. Went with Jota.
      But Ronnie has to score against Burnley!

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

      You and me both mate. As a City fan it's hard enough rooting for United but will be praying he's in the line up come tomorrow night and then secretly hoping for a haul.

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

    No crash. Disappointed.
    Love the last havoc

  8. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    So the big palace mid with COVID was Eze not Gallagher?

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

      Eze was already missing out.

    2. Thanos
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Is that confirmed?

      1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        No just re read that Independent link and noticed Eze was arguably the biggest mid off the list

    3. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Definitely Gallagher

  9. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Where Son bench rumors coming from? Stop scaring me people

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

      I imagine that one is nonsense. Anticipate he starts. No bias, I don't own Son yet.

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

      Random dude on twitter

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

      People were spamming it in Andy's chat, then someone tweeted it. He's deleted the tweet and is clearly a troll: https://twitter.com/davis_burnley/status/1385268387299868672

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

    Gallagher reported covid

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

      Gizza link then

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

          Ta

  11. onceuponatyne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    All the rumours and fake gossip on here, it's like flippin' Mumsnet.

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

      Probably the most excitement some get in life

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

      What’s wrong with Mumsnet

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Why are you on mumsnet?

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Best place to pick up chicks

    4. masewindu
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Me mate Dave said he saw someone who looked just like Connor Gallagher from a certain angle at the side going into his local Boots pharmacy. He said he saw him buy some Fishermans Friends lozenges and what looked like sachet of Lemsip. Dave is currently negotiating CCTV footage for verification.

  12. masewindu
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Sin captain. King and Rudiger to win the day. Silva better blank now

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

    Let's see if this Tweet is more accurate regards the Spurs team...
    https://twitter.com/FPLJamie_/status/1475817548511952902

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

      His bio is "Source: Trust me bro"

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

        Best source there is

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

        One wonders where these guys come from...

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

      Makes more sense

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

      41 followers & that souce in his bio 😀

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

        Well the triple Spud -8 hit I just made is all in that line up so I hop it's good.

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

      considering it's the first team news this person has ever broken I won't believe it. Just waiting for the proper lineups

  14. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Remember when Son scored 4 goals away at Southampton last season?

    1. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Remember pool is shete 30 years and united 10 ?

    2. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I do

    1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Please tell me you’re wrong, I just bought him

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

    Why Jesus (C) is insane. I dont understand

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      He's been dead for over 2,000 years

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

        Didn't he get reborn like a couple of days ago though?

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

          You're confused

    2. CROWLEY NOT CRAWLEY
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I like it, I punted on Foden (C) this week. I could see Jesus playing on the right tomorrow.

    3. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      He don't score points....

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

      I’ve brought him in this week

    5. BIG TONES
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Because he's not even guaranteed to start. GL though man, has upside if things go your way

  16. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Been busy and missed the deadline. We leave it in the hands of the Gods.

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

      Highly likely you have a good GW. Human intervention hasn't been doing quite good lately.

  17. PocketZola
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Looks like sonny boy is on the bench for berjiwin

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Nice grav

  18. Walter White (WW)
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Cavani has to score vs Burnley

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

      I'm still enjoying my Ronaldo hat-trick against Newcastle.

      1. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        🙂

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

      I always enjoy his post goal celebrations

  19. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    The Son benched rumour started with Saints fans this morning. Know your stuff

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

      And here I thought he only had 69% covid

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        :mrgreen:

    2. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      FFS just bought him

        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          He was rumoured to have it last week as well.
          I’d rather not believe any rumours, besides wanted him long term

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

            That's because he was at the same party as all the others who were out due to COVID.

            Tested positive a day or so ago, based on those forum comments.

            1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Typical, nvm….mighty Mbuemo to save me from the bench!

  20. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Any Jota cappers? Dry run for TC in 22.

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

      Yes. Praying for Jota haul and Salah blank.

    2. Bob.
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yup. Was difficult to decide between him and TAA

  21. borat
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Took a -8 to get Salah (c) and lloris for ramsdale and ronnie.
    Don't know how it will work out as Salah(c) is a differential this gw

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

      'Pros' really think Salah (C) is going to be a differential...

      1. BIG TONES
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Overall I dunno, but in lots of ML there's been Salah sellers.

      2. borat
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        What is salah EO this gw

  22. MikeS
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Benching son would be sonseless

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

      It will have to happen sonday...

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

        he was sub off early

    2. Oggle22
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      The week I bring him and jota in so probably

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Sonsense

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

      He's essontial

  23. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Firmino to start over Jota?

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Nah

    2. Oggle22
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't surprise me just brought him in for bilva

    3. masewindu
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yes because of how wrll he has played against Leicester. That performance after the World Club Cup. Jota rest males sense. He will play butbi imagine Klopp gettingbthe most out of a fresh Bobby.

  24. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Love how the ‘rumour confirmations’ come out literally minutes after the deadline

    1. AIRMILES
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      It's all so pointless. We find out in 18 minutes who's starting.

    2. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      The Gallagher thing was before the deadline.

      1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        All rumours as with last week

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

      Why do you think the deadline moved back half an hour.

      1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah but this rumour stuff is worse, better off putting the deadline back how it was

  25. mojoindojo
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    DCL to smash it this week.

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

      The match might not even happen

  26. el polako
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    All these Twitter rumours are really laughable - idiots trying to be famous for 5 minutes.

    Best stay away from all this noise on matchdays.

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

      Indeed

  27. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Rumour is there are unfounded rumours going about. Only a rumour though.

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

      What that source tho

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

      So I heard

      1. PocketZola
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Rumour has it, rumour has it...oooh

  28. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    KDB (c) locked in.. wish me luck

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      You won't need it. Top pick.

    2. COLLIN QUANER
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Love that. Good luck

    3. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I hope it works well for you, because I did the same!

    4. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Rumour mill.