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The next Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline is fast approaching, so there are transfer decisions to be made for legions of us ahead of Gameweek 4.

With that in mind, we’ve got five-time top 1k finisher and Scout’s Deputy Editor, Tom Freeman, to answer some of your conundrums 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.

If you’d like to receive an email notification letting you know when future RMT Surgery’s are live, you can now do so. When editing your profile, under ‘Alerts & Notifications‘, you’ll find a section on ‘Email Notifications‘. In there is an option for ‘Rate My Team Surgery‘, check that box and you will receive an email letting you know when the surgery is about to go live.

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. tabby98
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Any help with this lads?

    Onana,
    Estupinan, Chilwell, Colwill
    Rashford, Saka, Mbuemo, Mitoma
    Haaland, Jackson, Watkins

    Turner | Gabriel, Botman*, Nakamba
    1FT
    £2.2m ITB

    What changes to make here?

    1. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Improve your bench would be my advice.

    2. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Areola for Turner who will likely lose his place now is sensible. Gabriel probably needs to go as well as it looks like he's lost his place for the time being.

      1. HK123FC
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Why will turner likely lose his place?

        1. The Iceman
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Forest have just signed Odysseas from Benfica.

          1. HK123FC
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Ah cheers

    3. HK123FC
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Would upgrade nakamba or transfer out Gabriel if wanting to make a change this week.

      Rolling the transfer would probs be what I’d do though to have 2 over the international break

  2. Bale11
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Johnson to spurs

    1. HK123FC
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Glen or Brennan? :p

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

    Rashy or Martinelli for
    A) Maddison
    C) Foden
    D) Sterling
    And
    A) Gabriel > Udogie
    Or
    B) Onana> Flekken (or literally any keeper)

    1. Sho-kun
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      AA

  4. ididnt
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Play Areola or Flekken this gw?

  5. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    This feels like the weirdest season ever. Feel like I have the ability to transfer in absolutely whoever I feel like at any time

    1. HK123FC
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No need to worry about making a 50:50 call before a price change and being able to wait for more info is much appreciated

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

    Keep Rash along Bruno and get rid of Jota? Fixtures looking better for United and Rash is nailed.

    1. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Jota is good but he's a rotation risk due to Gakpo and Darwin lurking. Bruno and Rashford are nailed as you say.

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

        and this proper striker is already available for Arsenal game

  7. FOO FIGHTER
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Brennan Johnson to Spurs completed.

    Could be a good option if he plays up top.

    1. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Has to be better than Richarlison surely?!

  8. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Wissa or Jackson?

    1. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Jackson.

  9. HK123FC
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Given the great relatively cheap options in midfield facilitating lots of good bench options/money in the bank, I’ve decided to opt for a short term approach.

    It consists of having a core of players who are set and forget (eg saka, chilwell, etc). Will then aim to target fixtures making a sub a week in that manner. E.g. this week have transferred out rashford to Maddison with the view to bring him back after the international break maybe for mitoma.

    Will see how this strategy pans out. Though I must say I think I’m enjoying the pricing structure this year and the flexibility to go after players you think will do well rather than being priced out in previous years…even if perhaps some would argue players are too cheap

  10. Legohair
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Drop one
    A. Diaz
    B. Bruno
    C. Mbeumo

    Im on WC

    1. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Tough one. A, just.

  11. The Iceman
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Start one:

    A) Gusto vs NFO
    B) Rico Henry vs BOU

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

      A

  12. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Martnelli & Pedro to Bowen & wissa?

    1. ididnt
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks although May now go Mbuemo & Alvarez !

    2. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yes.

  13. sk018
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Saka, Bruno, Rashford, Foden (Mitomo)
    Haaland, Jackson, Wissa

    Mbuemo in for Mitomo worth it?
    More or less leaves Wissa unnecessary on bench all weeks?

    1. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I would save this week and assess again after the break. Team looks good.

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Ignore Wissa, totally, at your peril.

  14. DF
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I'm really keen to roll a free and have 2 in the IB...

    ...but it means having Baldock in my starting XI this week.

    How many points is Baldock getting, you reckon?

    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      What replacement have you in mind and how many more points than Baldock will he get this GW and GWs ahead? You can't improve GW4 points in GW5.

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

        I guess the trannie would be Gabriel to Chillwell or Dias.

        So, Baldock vs Chilwell / Dias?

        Realistically that's 1 vs 6+/6, yeah?

        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Theoretically approaching probably realistically! Shipping Gabriel good switch giving his lack of starts.

  15. Fantasy Vs Reality
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Should I take a -4 to switch Watson to Jackson?

    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Watkins? No.

    2. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      If you mean Watkins, definitely not. Has a good chance of getting points this week.

    3. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't make that move for free this week.

    4. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'm likely doing it for free

  16. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Pedro & martnelli to a) wissa & Bowen or b) Alvarez & Mbuemo? Thanks

    1. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

      B, not even close.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks iceman & the Maindanger but don’t you think risk Alvarez be benched ?

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

          Alvarez is in my team and I'm starting him. Never 100% with Pep but I think he'll play. If you have watched him recently, he is heavily involved and on a lot of set pieces. I think while KDB is out he'll play 90% of games.

          1. Merlin the Wraith
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah, even if benched he'd come on with fresh legs should Haaland be pulled early again. Plenty of time to do some damage at his price. Keeping hold of Rodri too.

            1. Stranger Mings
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Thanks Merlin

          2. Stranger Mings
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Great thanks think I will get Alvarez for Pedro then

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

              You are welcome. 14pt haul worked out pretty well!

              1. Stranger Mings
                • 5 Years
                2 years, 3 months ago

                Great advice cheers

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

    Which defender to start this week
    A) Akanji
    B) Baldock
    C) Estu

    I have Akanji starting at the moment, but yellow flagged with illness. Hoping if he doesn't start he won't come on for a 1pt cameo, and I get Estu/Baldock off bench

  18. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Welbeck injured and out of tomorrows game. Pedro starts??

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

      Or Ferguson

  19. ThatNFLGuy
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hey lads in a bit of a pickle here any help would be greatly appreciated

    Onana (Turner)
    Gvardiol, Chilwell, Henry (Estupinan, Kabore)
    Bruno, Odegaard, Maddison, Saka, Foden
    Haaland, Jackson (Mubama)

    Option A - Turner out for Areola
    Option B - Odeegard + Mubama for Sterling and Wissa (Cop +4 hit)

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

      No need to take out Turner this week.

      Just move Odegard to Sterling for free, and leave Mubama on bench for now.

  20. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Johnson to spurs

    Here we go!

    @romano

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

    Save ft here fellas?

    Pickford
    Chilwell, Udogie, Pinnock
    Saka, Rashford, Maddison, Diaz
    Haaland, Jackson, Watkins

    Leno, Estupinan, Kabore, Nakamba
    1ft, 1.1 itb

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

      Yeah, save. Nice team

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

        Cheers!

  22. kar3biano
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    whom would u start? jota or cash

    1. bigwig
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Jota. He could do damage against Villas high line

  23. Daffodil86
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hi,

    Thoughts on

    Turner or Onana

    and

    3 of Colwill / Chilwell / Estu / Tarkowski

    Thanks in advance

  24. DF
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Onana
    Baldock. Estupinan. Henry
    Bruno. Rashford. Odegaard. Foden
    Haaland. Watkins. Wissa

    Turner. Saliba. Gabriel. Nakamba
    1FT 1.4itb

    A play the above and roll FT
    B Gabriel to Chilwell
    C Gabriel to Dias

  25. Gutan
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hello there!

    I've just completed my one FT, Gabriel out for Udogie.

    Here's my current lineup:

    Areola
    Chilwell/Udogie/Estu
    Diaby/Rash/Foden/Ode/Mitoma
    Jackson/Haaland

    Is it worth taking a -4 hit to replace Mitoma with Maddison/Sterling?

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      They need to score more than 4 otherwise you go backwards

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

        It can't be any different 🙂

        I'm just wondering if Maddison won't have a great performance against Burnley. The Chickens seem strong at the beginning of the season. Sterling is also in good form.

  26. mataave
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Currently have Botman*, Akanji* & Beyer* all potentially out this weekend, with nobody to replace them on the bench - so it's looking likely that I could only have 10 players playing.

    Is it worth a -4 hit to bring in Beyer, for Botman for example? Or should I gamble?

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

      Botman definitely out this week, but looks like a short term problem. I'm more positive on Akanji though. I'd start Akanji and hope. No guarantees of a clean sheet on whoever you bring in for -4.

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

      I'm kind of in a similar boat with Gabriel and Botman (with only Kabore as a back up), and I'm thinking I'll take a -4 to get a defender in. Hits are surely justified if you're at risk of only playing with 10 men. What's your thinking with Beyer?

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

        oh wait, you're thinking of removing Beyer, sorry

  27. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Lost Mitro and now Palhina.

    Fulham will surely struggle this season.

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

      Feel sorry for Marco Silva tbh... after the great job he did last season and they don't even reward him with any new good players and sell both of his best players.

  28. Jerryblock
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Please RMT

    Pickford (Turner)
    Estupinan / Saliba / Trippier / Chilwell (Cash)
    Sala / Bruno / Sterling / Rashford / Mbeumo
    Haaland (Joao Pedro / Ui Jo)

  29. Tambling5
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Have picked for 3 defenders
    Colwill Estupinan and Tripper playing with Cash and Gabriel on the bench.
    Is that right?

  30. kelev
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Bench one for this GW:

    Alvarez
    Wissa
    Saka
    Foden
    Nketiah
    ?
    Thanks.

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

      Nketiah maybe... on the basis that he might be benched.