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28 December 2021 1357 comments
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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

  1. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Okay, as a son owner & KDB capper.. not sure what I want here haha

  2. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Dynamic Duos did you buy Gallagher after I advised you not to?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No mate , so much more news today plus he was only good for 1 fixture , went Benrahma, you definitely made me think about it, cheers mate

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Glad to hear 🙂

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      GL with you gwk

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Well done collating the info on the Gallagher rumours last night.

    4. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I did because I have seen so many of these rumours be halse. Silly me.

  3. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Dennis at AFCON already?

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      You sure?

      1. AIRMILES
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Rich coming from you.

        1. Rainer
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          ? 🙂

    2. david31058
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Nope, on the pitch at Vicarage Road

    3. The-Red-1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Oh, ignore me

    4. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      If AFCON starts in London.

      1. One Wheels Enough
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        It might as well be...

    5. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Eyes like a haw- nope, never mind.

  4. Maddamotha
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Wheres Livramento?

  5. Sailboats
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Livramento not in squad?

    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Nope ffs

  6. nico05
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best ESR replacement?
    A.Maddison
    B.Gallagher
    C.Someone else?

    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A. But why sell him when he's getting good points?

  7. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Gallagher out is a pain… sucks even more with Livramento nowhere to be seen, meaning I’m down to a max of 9 this week

    1. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      If DCL plays even 15 minutes...

    2. Dreaming of glory
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Same! Complete melt as did it just before the rumours broke and would have left him alone if I seen them! Moved him on for someone who's playing as well so even bigger melt

  8. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    No Gallagher, no Livramento, down to 10. Can't wait for James and Cancelo benchings as well.
    I knew I should take a hit and strenghten the team so I feel like a complete fool now.

  9. Tic Tacs
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Guaita starts, wasn't expecting that!

  10. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Already down to 9!

  11. Pukki Party
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Lol forgot the deadline and kept Guaita, can't wait for my 2 points =)

    1. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'll keep you guys updated who my captain is.

      1. Critical Observer
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Appreciated.

      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Last minute cap roulette. Always a winner, that one!

      3. Pukki Party
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        It's Foden

  12. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Went -12 to get Pukki, Maguire, VVD and Soucek. 🙂 Nice start

    1. Dennis System
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      W
      T
      F

    2. King Carlos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yolo!

    3. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds like a horrible -12. Why? Why would you do that?

  13. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    No Gallagher, no problem. Guehi to come off the bench for him 😉

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Good for you mate. 6pts incoming, with any luck even more

      1. Milk, 1 Šuker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Hopefully. He has good attacking threat, so there may be a chance of more!

  14. CheesyZoot
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Done a -8 and will still be lucky to get 11 out this week….

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I took a -8 to get triple Spurs. All present and accounted for, plus Dennis. Mu main concern is my Chelsea wingbacks - I can see them being rested.

      1. AIRMILES
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I keep checking in on your team. Flying high. Well done.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers! Can't quite understand how I'm still so high - I feel like I've been doing nothing more than putting out fires for weeks now!

      2. CheesyZoot
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Nice I brought in Kane, Antonio and DDG for my -8…

        Worried about alonso and bilva in my team

        Both my subs are no shows at 3pm

    2. Utopsis
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      My subs are Livra and Williams, so I'm now sweating on James, Bernardo, Foden

      1. CheesyZoot
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        My two subs as well, a 1 point cameo from Williams might end up being the highlight of my game week if it happens

        1. One Wheels Enough
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          me too...

        2. Utopsis
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Absolutely - that point could well decide my mini league MotM

  15. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    No Gallagher FFS!!

  16. iL PiStOlErO
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Knew it so decided good. Dier plays, Broja first sub. Vamoooosssss

  17. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Looks like this GW is going to be carnage.

  18. Jebiga
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Pukki, do it only once to justify my ddg -4 hit

    1. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Not in squad

    2. MGD
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Oh no, someone tell him.. :'(

      1. Duke Silver ☑
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I can't, you do it. 🙁

    3. Lord of Ings
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He’s not in the squad.

    4. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Do what?

    5. Utopsis
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Nightmare 🙁

    6. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Annoying but still good fixtures ahead

      1. Duke Silver ☑
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Is it possible for Norwich to have good fixtures though? 😆

  19. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Didn’t have to time to ask but played benteke over reguilion was that bad decision?

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Owning Benteke the really issue.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Hopefully he comes on second half

        1. Rainer
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Usually swaps with Edouard at least even if not needed.

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Have to sell benteke Gw21

    2. david31058
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No, as long as Reguillon is first sub, he'll be likely to come in

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yeh guess so thx

  20. Old Bull
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Annoying thing about Gallagher no-show is you’d fancy his chances of a return from this game

    1. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Exactly

    2. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Isn't that why you pick all your players?

    3. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Licking my lips at Mbuemo off the bench for him

      1. badgerboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        He's injured isn't he?

        1. Scapegoat Salah
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Precautionary sub, hoping therefore he’s alright for this one as he went off so early

      2. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Might as well stop licking it

    4. Tinkermania
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      There were enough rumours about Gallagher no show. That put me off picking him.

      1. Hiiler
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Heard something on yourube videos as well last minute, nothing was 100% certain though. I have him and didn't sell him because had more pressing things to do . And was hoping maybe those rumours were not true.

        1. Hiiler
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          youtube

  21. One More Hit
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Kept Gallagher, glad I got rid of Livramento now.

  22. dshv
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Gallagher missing is bat.. livramento on my bench but missing too

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      You guys have a bench?

      1. twoplustwo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        🙂

      2. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        All out with Livra missing. Got Gilmour coming on for Livra.

      3. DARE TO BISCAN
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Liv was my bench.

    2. Hiiler
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I have 2 on my bench Broja 1st(he is on bench probably will play at some point) and Jonson 2nd bench who starts.

      So rightnow at east I should still have 11 players if we count bench players as well.

      Gallagher is missing, and have rodrigo also he might miss also. Although maybe not. 🙂

      1. Hiiler
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Johnson

  23. Hiiler
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Seemed like I got 11 starting players before deadline. After first lineup few of those are not playing. This time though at least so far seems I have some kinda bench cover at least for those who will not be playing.

  24. dando89
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Knew this would happen. Even with a wildcard looks like I won't be having 11 playing!

  25. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Is today a Bank Holiday on the mainland?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Heh, I too am confused by these 3 pm kick-offs.

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      It is here in England.

    3. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      England yeah

    4. Traction Engine Foot
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah

    5. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yh

    6. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      it's a Bank Holiday in the UK

  26. The Final Boss
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    If Gallagher is out with covid, then he surely misses next match also as it is on Saturday right?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yep. He's gotta go.

      1. The Final Boss
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Already out for me.

  27. Mad Ferret
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I can't believe everyone thought gallagher would be available..
    didn't you read HAZZ's comment every 2 minutes??

  28. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Not sure how but I still have a sub in King to come in if anyone misses out.

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Most agreeable indeed.

  29. El Presidente
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    No Gallagher, no Livramento, Broja and Lucas benched. What a start!

  30. EL tridente
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Almost relieved that Callagher is out as I got King on the bench