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Gameweek 13 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is quickly zooming into view, with the upcoming deadline being the third in the space of eight days.

Arsenal and Manchester City players return to contention this week and many FPL managers are chewing over which combination of assets from the top two to go for.

Plenty of Wildcards are also being deployed, while minor fitness concerns over Bukayo Saka and Darwin Nunez have prompted widespread discussion.

However you’re tackling Gameweek 13 and whatever dilemma you’re in, five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman is here to help for the next hour.

Tom will 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.

You can, as ever, chip in with your own opinions on the RMT requests filtering through – and naturally, you’re 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. nico05
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which 2 to go with Haaland on WC?
    A. Firmino
    B. Jesus
    C. Mitrovic
    D. Darwin + Mitro combo (It's all funds allow if I go with Dawrin)

    1. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Long term I really like D.
      (I also think Darwin starts this weekend in any case)

      B can be covered by Martinelli/Saka

      A's minutes should be ok for now but long-term not locked

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

        Thank you for your informed response. I have Martinelli but not Saka. Seems like d is the best shout

    2. Catastrophe
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      D

    3. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      depends on your Arsenal / Liverpool cover elsewhere imo - but I would go with A. and C.

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

        Cheers I have Salah who I Plan to C and I have Martinelli. Firmino over darwin then? Mitro seems like the surest pick with everyone

    4. Dunster
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      This is the massive choice I’m also facing.

      Head says Jesus and Toney (or Mitro). Heart says go with Darwin. Of course if go with Jesus then (assuming Saka and Marti) means no Ars defence, and defender options not amazing.

      Suspect I will go Jesus and Toney. Even typing that annoys me though as game supposed to be fun and we are after all talking about a 4 game punt!

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

        I'm a little like that with Darwin because he could be explosive, but Firmino seems a certain safe bet for game time right now

    5. meule
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm on Toney and Darwin at the moment

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

        Do we seem certain that Darwin will play a good chunk?

  2. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    2ft, 2.7itb

    A. Trossard > Foden, roll
    B. Trossard, Zaha > Saka, Foden
    C. Trossard, Toney > Saka, Darwin

    Pope
    Trippier Guehi Cancelo
    Salah Martinelli Zaha* Trossard*
    Mitro Toney Haaland

    Andreas Veltman Neco

    1. Going Home
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A all day long

      1. Jimbo-Jones
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks - that's what I'm thinking.
        Zaha fixtures are pretty decent going forward, and with Saka doubt feels unnecessary.
        (Same for Darwin slight risk), and Toney has great next 3.

        1. Going Home
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Keep options open as Toney close to suspension. I have Foden, Zaha and Saka, but no Salah. It could hurt but it’s paying off at the moment

          1. Jimbo-Jones
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Good point - want to keep 2ft for whenever Toney picks up his 5th. Ideally he picks it up in 15 (or not at all!) when I'd be shifting him on WC anyway.

    2. bialk
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Catastrophe
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    5. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      yeah A.
      I sold Zaha and wish I kept him - typical Zaha....! but seems back on form

    6. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers all - will just get Foden and roll the other transfer.

  3. ABCDEFC
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Yay or nay
    Trossard to Foden for -4?

    1. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Depends whether you'd be starting Trossard or not.
      If you'd start e.g. Andreas over him then you could hold fire, (especially given there's a small chance of Pep roulette).

    2. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'd do it - Trossard next two fixtures poor

  4. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Mount -> Saka worth it with Saka's yellow flag or just leave it this week?

    Pope
    Saliba Trippier Cancelo
    Martinelli Foden Mount Zaha
    Kane Toney Haaland

    Iversen Andreas Guehi Dunk

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I think he’s good to go 🙂

  5. PukkiBlinder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Can’t afford Foden and considering Kane/Trossard > Darwin/Foden for a -4.
    Y or N?

    1. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I like it

    2. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sideways for a hit

      1. Jimbo-Jones
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Kane > Darwin might be a bit sideways, but Tross>Foden is a huge upgrade

        1. Mozumbus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Can't afford Foden without taking a hit on Kane which makes the whole thing sideways

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Y

  6. barton fc
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Foden or saka?

    1. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Foden

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

      Foden probably

    3. Catastrophe
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Fodo

  7. FootballRookie
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I had this team on WC...

    Raya (Ward)
    Gabriel, Cancelo, Van Dijk
    Zaha, Foden, Rashford, Saka
    Haaland (c), Toney, Darwin

    Bench: Andreas, Trippier, Andersen

    However with Saka and Darwin flagged, is it worth rethinking things?

    1) Replace Darwin with a cheap forward and a number of other changes to bring Salah in

    2) Replace Saka to Martinelli, and Darwin to Firmino perhaps?

    Welcome any other options

    1. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      1

    2. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      VVD & Rashford is quite different from the template, and wrapping up some value.
      But it's a great non-Salah side, and even if Darwin is rested this wk then Andreas has a decent fixture.

      Not sure I'd have Raya on WC but that's just me. Kepa looks a great option.

      1. FootballRookie
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks...

        So maybe leave the team as is...? And not bother with Firmino or Martinelli either?
        I would like to have Salah but will require a lot of reconstruction....

        Will have a think about Raya although he is getting some good points lately...

  8. George James
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best move here?

    A) Zaha >> Saka / Martinelli
    B) Perisic >> White
    C) Perisic + Bailey >> White + Martinelli -4
    D) something else 1 FT + 1.2ITB
    E) Roll

    Pope
    Trippier • Cancelo • Guehi
    Salah • Foden • Andreas • Zaha
    Haaland • Toney • Mitro

    Iversen / Bailey / Perisic / Neco.

    1. Catastrophe
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A or E.

    2. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Martinelli

      Play Perisic imo

      1. George James
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Few rumours of sess coming in for him which I can see to be honest.

  9. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Start 2:

    A) Almiron (tot)
    B) Guehi (eve)
    C) Andreas (lee)
    D) Trippier (also playing Pope)

    1. Catastrophe
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A & C

      1. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Would you play Ward instead of Pope (and play Trippier maybe)?

        1. Catastrophe
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I think I'm playing Pope over Ward. There's not much between them in the bookie odds (3/1 Leicester for a clean-sheet, 10/3 Newcastle).

          1. Gooner97
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Surely save points will do for Pope... cheers mate

            1. Catastrophe
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Yes, you'd think so. Can't see Ward saving much 😉

  10. Catastrophe
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Start two:

    A) Cucurella (MUN).
    B) Gordon (CRY)
    C) Solanke (whu)
    D) Trippier (tot)

    Cheers

    1. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not A

      1. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        nor B

    2. Catastrophe
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers both...currently on B and C.

      1. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I like Solanke for this GW tbh

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      CD

      1. Catastrophe
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ta

    4. Shark Team
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If you dont start Gordon vs Palace then why do you even own him? he is the best out of the 4 then Solanke

      1. Catastrophe
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers - as per my comment above I am on B & C currently...

  11. iCon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A) Rash/Darwin
    or
    B) Saka/Toney

    1. Catastrophe
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Very close. Can't actually call it. Rest of team?

      1. iCon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Kepa or Guita / Ward
        Cancelo / Saliba / Tripp / Gomez / Neco
        Saka or Rash / Foden / Salah / Matinelli / Andreas
        Toney or Darwin / Haaland / Mitro

        1. Catastrophe
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Hmm. Yeah I'd probably go A, seems a bit more exciting.

    2. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A is something fresh

      1. iCon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, on B at minute as they both on Pens, but the falg on Saka is making me think...not sure why it made me think of another flagged player though 😆

    3. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

  12. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How's it looking, am I g2g?

    Pope
    Cancelo - Trippier - Castagne
    Foden - Martinelli - Salah (c) - Zaha
    Mitro - Haaland - Toney

    Ward - Doherty - Andreas - Neco

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Andreas 1st sub

  13. Lionac
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    On WC which is best formation

    A) 4-4-2 with TAA
    B) 3-5-2 with Zaha
    C) 3-4-3 with Toney

    1. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C because 3 up top is the way to go

  14. confused01
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who has perisic and are you starting him?

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

      Not me

  15. Jude Rooney
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    On WC, basically it comes down to;

    A Salah Rashford Edouarde or
    B Saka Bowen Darwin

    What do you think?

    1. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B B B

    2. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not Edouard please

      1. Jude Rooney
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Only got 5.4m

    3. Shark Team
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B B B

    4. Catastrophe
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A but 3-5-2/4-4-2 and Almiron perhaps over Edouarde?

  16. JabbaWookiee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Wildcarders - which main keeper are you going for? Anyone tempted by Fabianski? (BOU, mun, PAL, LEI)

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

      Currently on Ward & Kepa to rotate

      1. JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Gone for Raya in the end. Will change for GW16 when Brentford visit City.

  17. Evasivo
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who to bench out of

    A) Cucurella
    B) Trippier
    C) Perisic
    D) Andreas

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe A

    2. Shark Team
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

  18. Rinseboy
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    who scores more over next 4?

    Cresswell or White or Guehi?

    1. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cress

    2. Shark Team
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cresswell been watching WHU lately he could have had an assist in each of the last 3 games easily

      1. Rinseboy
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        cheers my thinking too !

  19. Bod
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is Kane worth it on wc?

    1. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Second highest scoring player with 3 home games in 4. Best second premium in my opinion.

    2. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Only blanked last GW...

    3. Shark Team
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Imo it depends if you like the TAA pick, for my team i prefer TAA + Darwin rather than cheap def + Kane for the next 4

      1. JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        You not worried about Darwin's fitness?

        1. Shark Team
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Not much, he can make an impact even if he comes off the bench or plays only 60 mins, his xg per 90 is crazy. Im more worried about Kane having to keep playing every 3 days without a single rest 2 months now

          1. JabbaWookiee
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Kane is a machine and even if he wasn't, Conte will play him into the ground. I think I'd rather pay the extra for Kane with a guaranteed 90. He may have blanked against United but he still looked dangerous and his returns speak for themselves. Red hot at the moment and mad to ignore on a WC imo.

            1. Shark Team
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              He can be ignored imo but surely he is a great pick, just me thinking that Darwin may score 4 goals next 4 and TAA get 2 hauls there so Kane blocks this but I see your point

              1. JabbaWookiee
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Whichever way you go, best of luck mate. What's your current squad? This is me atm:

                Raya - Ward
                Cancelo - Trippier - Gabriel - Gomez - Dalot
                Saka - Martinelli - Bowen - Foden - Andreas
                Haaland - Kane - Toney

                1. Shark Team
                  • 8 Years
                  3 years, 1 month ago

                  Nice team you have covered def greatly no worries going without TAA you can get cs from others. I’m not on WC my team is
                  Pope (Iversen)
                  TAA Cancelo Cresswell (Trippier Patterson)
                  Foden Bowen Zaha Martinelli (Andreas)
                  Haaland Darwin Mitro

                  1. JabbaWookiee
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    3 years, 1 month ago

                    Very decent. I'm at the very mediocre half-million mark at the mo - first red arrow in a while in GW12. So hoping to get 4 greens on the bounce 13-16!

      2. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Think it’s too early for TAA, he has been a big dissapointment so far this year and has a lot to prove before beiing taken into our teams at that price

        1. Shark Team
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          He scored vs Rangers in the CL, his stats are not bad attacking wise just unlucky not to have more returns and now Liverpool finally seems to have their defence fixed so why not going for him having potential for big scores

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

      100% yes. Him, Erling and Toney for me.

  20. Redranger
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A) Zaha > Saka
    B) Dunk > Gabriel
    C) Roll FT

    1. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Who plays if you roll? Not a fan of losing Zaha.

      1. Redranger
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Team is
        Guaita
        Cancelo Trip Kilman
        Salah Martinelli Foden Zaha
        Haaland Toney Mitro
        Ward Andreas Neco Dunk

  21. manu4life99
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A) G2G
    B) Zaha>Saka(-4)
    C) Toney>Darwin(-4)

    Pope
    Trippier Cancelo Guehi
    Salah Martinelli Zaha Foden
    Haaland Mitro Toney

    iverson andreas doherty neco

    1. Garlana
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      G2G for sure. Strong team

  22. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is it worth to get Akanji?

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'd use my MCI spot for another player of theirs

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No reason to go punty/differential with City picks

    3. Il Capitano
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't

  23. slipthemonkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Took a punt on starting Tsimikas last GW which paid off but am I asking for trouble starting him this week? Surely Robertson starts tomorrow..?

    The other option is starting Joachim Andersen vs Everton.

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I expect Robbo will start. Andersen is a nice alternative

      1. slipthemonkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Leaning towards Andersen at the moment. I have a feeling even if Tsimikas doesn't start he'll come on for a 1 point cameo, so can't even hope for the auto-sub to save me.

    2. Shark Team
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      yes robbo definitely starts so play Andersen imo its not debatable

      1. slipthemonkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, you're right. Thanks both.

  24. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Zaha>Foden feels such an odd move but I feel I need to do it to keep pace.

    1. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      When the herd moves it moves

      1. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Either that or cash in Rashford. Either will prob burn me!

  25. Solly The Seagull
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this team? WC active

    Kepa
    Cancelo Gabriel Zouma
    Salah Foden Saka* Martinelli
    Haaland Darwin* Mitrovic

    Ward Andreas Trippier Neco

    Should I just stick with Darwin and Saka as I have pretty decent bench cover this week and hope they are back atleast next week?

    Thanks!

    1. slipthemonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I think Saka will start, less confident that Darwin will

  26. lilmessipran
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    It is kinda scary not owning Foden this week

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    2. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gudogan haul incoming

  27. Teddy10
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is Gomez a safe starter for Liverpool with his latest displays?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldnt be 100% sure

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Is it just me that thinks he looks solid one week and terrible the next?
      I think Konate/Matip come back in when fit

    3. Shark Team
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      yes for the next game vs forest but Konate and Matip when fully fit surely they take over

  28. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pope (Ward)
    Trippier Gomez Cancelo (Guehi, Neco)
    Andreas Eze Martinelli KDB (Almiron)
    Kane Mitro Haaland

    1FT, 1.0ITB

    Tempted to do Mitro to Toney. The latter is facing a shambolic Villa team, and also has better fixtures and form...
    What do you think? Would you change something else?

  29. Erez Avni
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    would really appreciate your thoughts here:

    Pope
    Trippier Cancelo Neco
    Foden Maddison Martineli Zaha
    Haaland Jesus Mitro

    Ward Andreas Coufal Webster

    A. Coufal to Robo
    B. Maddison & Pope to Salah & Guaita (-4)

  30. estheblessed
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A little bit stuck here... What to do with 1Ft and £0.7 it

    Pope
    Dunk, Dier, Trippier
    Zaha, Salah, Andreas, Martinelli
    Mitro, Haaland, Kane

    Ward, Trossard, N.Williams, Emerson

    1. Shark Team
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dunk to ARS def maybe but I don’t like threemium draft tbh I would ditch Salah/Kane to get Foden Cancelo Saka or Darwin