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

The next Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline is less than 24 hours away, so there are transfer decisions to be made for millions of us ahead of Double Gameweek 34.

The questions on Wildcard drafts, Chelsea assets, Free Hit sides and premium options are coming thick and fast in the comments section, so it’s with that in mind that we’ve again asked five-time top 1k finisher and Scout’s Deputy Editor, Tom Freeman, to answer some of your posers over the next 60 minutes.

He’ll be on hand to first reply to requests from Premium Members in the Hot Topic below the line of this piece and will get through as many as he can until the next article goes up.

If there’s time, Tom will also turn his attention to other requests in the comments section.

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.

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  1. RMT Surgery with Tom
  2. Glad He Ate Her
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    It's written in the stars that Ronaldo gets a goal and has a message for the unfortunate event that happened to his son on his shirt, isn't it?

    1. Bubbles1985
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      Or gets sent off.

      1. Glad He Ate Her
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 19 days ago

        To be with his family?... Wut

  3. Viper
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Which looks better?

    A. Digne, Raphinha & Kane -> Cancelo, Havertz & Werner (-4).

    B. Digne, Raphinha & Weghorst -> Alonso, Havertz & Gelhardt (-4).

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      A

    2. Lignja
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      A

  4. Il Capitano
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    1FT 0.8m ITB - BB36

    Ramsdale
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Laporte
    Salah (C) Saka Raph Kulu
    Kane Pukki

    Foster - Ramsey Doherty* Cucho*

    If I shifted Doherty > Alonso (-4) who should move to the bench?

  5. The Final Boss
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    No replies at all guys.

    Guys 90 points lead I have fh bb left, rival have wc bb. Rival will probably wc and will have plenty city and Chelsea assets. I only have Rudiger and no city. Have 2ft left.if city double in 36 then I may focuss on bringing them in the likes of cancelo foden. But I would like to get Chelsea attackers for this gw only. So whether it is good to fh this gw and go big on city and Chelsea and bring city assets next week?

    Ram dub
    Taa rudi saiss Davies white
    Salah kulu saka maddy raph
    Cr7 weggy broja

    Fh team

    Dub
    Robbo cancelo zinch cucurella
    Sterling salah jota mount havertz
    Werner

    4.0 gelhdart greenwood valery

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      Who is behind: you or him?

      1. The Final Boss
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 19 days ago

        I am leading.

  6. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Morning All,

    Start 1:

    A- Dubravka
    B- Sa

    Start 1:

    1- Telles
    2- Jonny

    1. Glad He Ate Her
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      If you're not playing Telles when he has a DGW, why do you even have him?

    2. boombaba
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      I’m on A at the mo

  7. Punk as Fuchs
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Which two would you play out of Broja, Weghorst, Gordon and White?

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      Broja Weghorst, easy decision

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      Weghorst and white

  8. Robson-Canoe
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Do you think getting rid of Rüdiger is worth it for a hit? Options would be Laporte or another Chelsea def. Or should I stick and play him/white?

    1. Oscar Slater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      Chelsea won't keep a clean sheet in either of their two upcoming games and I think Laporte will get 14 or 15 points tomorrow. Take that hit.

  9. Glad He Ate Her
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    De Gea
    Cancelo, Laporte, Robertson, VVD, Alonso
    Salah, Mahrez, Mount, Havertz
    Ronaldo

    Breathe that FH team into your souls

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      I have a feeling Tsimikas might start this one

      1. Glad He Ate Her
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 19 days ago

        In a derby game (no matter how bad Everton are)? Nah

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 19 days ago

          Enjoy

    2. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      Is Alonso the best pick out of that Chelsea def?

    3. lugs
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      wow great team, doubt Mahrez will start though as he's Peps CL guy

      1. Glad He Ate Her
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 19 days ago

        Him and De Gea are my only doubts. Will tinker over those two before deadline

    4. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      You'll be lucky if Mahrez starts. Who knows how Ronaldo will be? Nothing is written in the stars. Don't like De Gea. Rest is kind of template-y for a FH, no?

      1. Glad He Ate Her
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 19 days ago

        Hovering just over 10k, keeping it template to be safe.

        Mahrez definitely a punt. Ronaldo will bad at least one goal and dedicate it to his son. De gea safe for 4 points even if he doesn't keep cs.

        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 19 days ago

          Think Sterling is a better punt if you can stretch

          1. Glad He Ate Her
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 19 days ago

            I don't disagree, just can't stretch that far.

        2. Cheeky Onion
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 19 days ago

          1 point last DGW which included a fixture against Norwich - certainly not a safe 4 points

    5. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      Mahrez almost certainly won't start and likely won't feature unless needed against Watford.

  10. Golazo1357
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    2 frees this week. 1 FH left. 0.0 ITB.

    Guita/Foster
    James TAA Robbo Cancelo Schar
    Salah Foden Saka Kulu Gordon
    Kane Broja Mateta

    A) Robbo to Laporte + Saka to Havertz or Mount?
    B) Robbo to Alonso or Matip + Saka to Havertz or Mount?

    Torn apart on whether to go for Havertz or Mount. Mount I think better long term, but Kai could go off in the double after his rest.

    Thoughts?

  11. MGD
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    when do we know about City double? Where does it lean?

  12. ebb2sparky
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Would you keep the team below for -4 or play your WC this week instead of next week?

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    Robertson, Cancelo, Laporte, Schar (Livra)
    Salah, Bruno, Saka, Havertz (Kulu)
    Werner, Toney (Cucho)

    I'm tempted to keep Bruno and saka for this week then get rid of them plus Chelsea assets on my WC next week

  13. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Repost from the old one

    Start one each:

    A: Broja
    B: Weghorst

    1: Targett
    2: Veltman

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      B1

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 19 days ago

        Cheers

    2. ebb2sparky
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      B since Burnley have something to play for.
      Maybe 2 just since I expect a CS is more likely for Brighton than Villa.

  14. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Anybody captaining Ronny? It's written the stars, isn't it?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      Dont think its good idea tbh, especially when the reason is some cheesy line that kind of cheapens the situation

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 19 days ago

        Now now! I'm not one for fate - all I'm saying is you know how these crazy life situations result in some kind of Karma

  15. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Selling Bruno on WC before a DGW is a weird feeling. Could easily haul this GW.

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      Don't sell him then

    2. Glad He Ate Her
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      Bruno's only good if Ronnie doesn't play. He's confirmed back, sell.

  16. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Afternoon all. 1 FT and 0.5 ITB. Still have BB and FH left

    A - Maddison & Martinelli > Mount & Gordon for -4
    B - Schar & Maddison > Ben Johnson & Mount for -4
    C - Kane & Martinelli > Werner & Mount
    D - Other suggestion?

    Schmeichel
    Cancelo - James - TAA - Schar
    KDB - Son - Maddison - Martinelli
    Kane - Mateta

    Foster - Mitchell - Ramsey - Cucho

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      C if you plan on bringing back Kane for 36. Why get rid of Maddi?

      1. Jet5605
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 19 days ago

        I have FH left and could use it in 36 to bring Kane back.
        Brendan seems to rest players when games are 3-4 days apart and so I don't know if Maddi will play the DGWs.

        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 19 days ago

          Even if he plays one of the doubles, he can return. He was unlucky last GW - alot of involvement

          1. Jet5605
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 19 days ago

            Ok didn't realise he was involved a lot. I think C seems the best option. Werner and Mount could do well and Son gives me Spurs coverage.

  17. boombaba
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Play Dubravka or Sa

    1. Oscar Slater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      Dubravka. Wolves are playing a team who are fighting for their lives and Newcastle would love to top the second tier of the Premier League after they looked in serious trouble a few months ago.

    2. Vjm6891
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      I'm playing Dubr but Ramsdale is my other goalie.

      The worst team (Norwich) vs the lowest scoring team (Burnley)..............

      Think its 50:50. nit much help. I'd got Dubr if I really had to choose! haha

  18. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Best duo for rest of season?

    A - Laporte & Foster?
    B - Cash & Schmeichel?
    or
    C - Alonso this week for double, Keep 0.4 ITB to move to Laporte next week and Foster?

    Thanks.

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      B

  19. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    If you had the below team, would you wildcard this week or next week? I have BB and FH too.

    Ramsdale
    Schar / TAA / Cancelo
    Saka / Salah (c) / Odegaard / Jota / Son
    Wood / Weghorst

    Bench: Foster, Toney, Ait-Nouri, Manquillo

    I could also do Odegaard and Schar -> Mount + Veltman for a -4

    1. ebb2sparky
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      Maybe Jota to Mount for free and start Toney over Odegaard?

    2. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      Good enough team this week with NEW so I’d wait til 35

    3. MGD
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      Just do it now

  20. Cheeky Onion
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Which of these transfers would you prioritize for BB GW36:

    A) De Gea > Mendy/Schmeichel
    B) Royal > Alonso
    C) Broja > Dennis
    D) Edouard > Pukki
    E) Bachmann > Foster

    Have 3 FT's to use til then and open to taking a hit

  21. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    On WC, which one ? (BB36, FH7)

    A Robbo Nketiah
    B Matip Richarlison

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      A

  22. Fantasynørden
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Worth taking -8 to get Havertz (C)?

    Ramsdale or Pickford -> Foster

    Raphinha or Barnes -> Havertz

    1. Oscar Slater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      I've got two free transfers and I still wouldn't have him.

    2. Vjm6891
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      I think due to Lukaku being so rubbish, he will start both these games!

      -8 maybe not,

  23. RedJive79
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    GTG on the FH?

    Guaita
    Cancelo / Robbo / Laporte / Targett
    Salah(c) / Jota / Mount / Sterling / Havertz
    Werner

    Fodder

    1. lugs
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      yep, very nice indeed

  24. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Thoughts on Kane + Kulu (or Maddison) to Sterling + Werner?
    Feels like I'm going to want Kane back in 35 for captain.
    On track for BB36 FH37

  25. Origal73
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Feedback appreciated!

    Start one

    A) Weg
    B) Toney

    1) DDG
    2) Dubravka

    Thanks

    1. lugs
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      B)
      !)

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      B1

  26. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Sign one:

    A: Mount
    B: Havertz

    1. lugs
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      B

  27. balint84
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Doherty+Rüdiger to Alonso+Telles for -4

    A) good
    B) just one of them

  28. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Lost on the last post....

    WC team below. WC this week and BB in 36.

    Schmeichel / Foster

    Alonso James TAA Cancelo Amartey

    Foden Coutinho Mount Salah Dewsbury-Hall

    Kane Pukki Watkins

    Yay/Nay? or any changes?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      Amartey and KDH for the BB? Not for me.

      1. Clintymints
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 19 days ago

        Just a means to get top lads in, not sure I want too much on the bench money wise even for BB, tricky to get rid and make other punts

  29. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    Anyone else not trusting Chelsea this week?
    I mean they are good but conceded 4 to off form arsenal at home. Clearly they are not the Chelsea they were used to be at start.

  30. King of Kings.
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 19 days ago

    I have 2 FTs right now. If I were to FH would I get the 2 FTs back next week or would it go back to 1?

    Quite important thing to consider.....

    1. lugs
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      one

    2. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      No, you would be back to 1ft.

    3. King of Kings.
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 19 days ago

      Rubbish..........