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Five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman is here to help with your pre-deadline dilemmas for the next hour.

Whether it’s questions on team selection, transfers, chip strategy or anything in between, Scout’s Deputy Editor will tackle whatever’s thrown at him.

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

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  1. FootballRookie
    • 3 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Stick with TAA, VVD and Salah?

    Or

    Transfer out VVD, so I can do R.Jiminez >> Gakpo

    1. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Jimi might even have a double next GW

    2. rodzicsky7
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      If you want to sell Liverpool player, I think you should consider play AM chip on Arne Slot instead.

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  3. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Are there 2 more double GWks to go after GW25? Trying to decide when to use TC chip if using AM chip this GW

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      There might not be.

      It could be just a single DGW left in GW33.

  4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    FPL is too stressful

    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      It’s why we love it!

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 11 Years
        10 months, 7 days ago

        Was set on Salah TC but this threw a spanner in the works.

        A) stick with the plan and Gakpo + TAA
        B) TAA > Kerkez and Slot AM for -4

        1. My heart goes Salalalalah
          • 8 Years
          10 months, 7 days ago

          Tough but I think AM must be played. Gakpo to Wissa

        2. Botman and Robben
          • 9 Years
          10 months, 7 days ago

          Same here. Thinking B.

    2. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      Was all looking quite straight forward this week until today!

    3. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      Think I've lost some hair in the last 3 hours

  5. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    If we say Liverpool win 3-0 on both games as a top end estimate salah effectively needs 3 goals, 3 bonus and 2 x 60 min plays to match.

    I think when you look at AM in isolation its the best week to play it but I think there is equal value in playing TC this week not to mention what your 3rd place liverpool player gets (Gakpo) in most cases gets points wise. Both Bou and Eve have been no mugs recently so I do think both will score.

    Likely good opportunity for AM 35-38 too as teams push for league title/relegation.

  6. Dr Funk
    • 13 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    Where do I find the manager prices?

    1. jonnybhoy
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      In transfers you can filters position to managers

      1. Dr Funk
        • 13 Years
        10 months, 7 days ago

        Cheers

  7. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    There is one additional benefit to Slot that I just thought of.

    It is better for dealing with blank 29. Since you'd essentially have only 2 Liverpool players in your team, you wouldn't have to use an FT to remove the third for GW29 while still having a Liverpool triple up for the next two DGWs and furthermore, a Liverpool asset that is guaranteed to play every game.

    With the fixture congestion, I don't think it's reasonable to think Gakpo or Diaz start 4/4. Plus you'd be getting a head-start on removing them ahead of blank 29.

    I'm back to leaning towards going for AM Slot now and just taking a few hits this week to steady the ship. With some careful money management, I could even afford Watkins in next week.

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      Getting Slot removes a FT though

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 months, 7 days ago

        What do you mean? Activating the manager doesn't cost you a transfer.

        So if you take a hit to get Slot now, you'd essentially be using that FT preemptively for GW29 is the point. Because come GW29, you wouldn't need to use that FT to remove a Gakpo or Diaz or whatever.

      2. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 8 Years
        10 months, 7 days ago

        No. Not in the 1st week AM is played

      3. tbos83
        • 5 Years
        10 months, 7 days ago

        No it doesn't

      4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 11 Years
        10 months, 7 days ago

        My bad, thought the AM cost a FT. I hate thet chip so much

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 months, 7 days ago

          It does to change, but not the initial bringing them in.

          Think of the AM as an additional player - costs you nothing to bring them in initially, but does to transfer them (the analogy breaks down in that if you transfer the AM after you first bring them in, but before the deadline, it costs)

    2. putana
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      for you it makes sense to do diaz -> rogers and AM slot

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 months, 7 days ago

        It does doesn't it... I think I'm gonna go Kluivert instead and play Amad. Then AM Slot.

        Lots of hits this week but probably long term points wise it will be worth. Looking at a -8 this week.

        I would have been so much better off if I hadn't done Rogers > Diaz last week, but it is what it is.

    3. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      I have the same dilemma with Diaz as my 3rd Pool player. Thinkind Diaz to a Bou mid to get Slot over Moyes. Which of the 3 Bou mids do you like the most?

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 months, 7 days ago

        Kluivert. Pens and he's playing at 10. Although I like Dango as well and he's putting up impressive numbers. If you need the 0.7m I'd look at going for him instead.

        1. lilmessipran
          • 13 Years
          10 months, 7 days ago

          Cheers

  8. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    Toughest work week ever. Absolutely hate this FPL madness to happen this week.

  9. _Greg
    • 15 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    Everton agree deal to sign Charly Alcaraz on loan from Flamengo with buy clause also included, all signed today.

    Alcaraz, back to Premier League after leaving Southampton.

    The buy clause can become mandatory in case certain conditions are met.

    Can play as striker...No Beto.

  10. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    Wolves and villa defo the better fixtures for tc salah BUT pool haven't won yet....what do you guys think? Tc 24 or 25. I have 3 pool already so am chip not an option

    1. RoyaleBlue
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      Haha same question just below

  11. RoyaleBlue
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    I’m set on TC either this gameweek or next (Salah of course). But is it better to gamble on Liverpool beating spurs. If they do that DGW does look better:

    A) TC 24
    B) TC 25

    Thoughts?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      Wouldn't gamble. Would use it this week if you want to TC.

    2. tbos83
      • 5 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      TC25 but I think AM is more sensible overall

    3. Sarri-ball
      • 16 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      I think im set on holding off as I believe Liverpool will beat spurs

  12. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    A) Gordon to Kluivert, AM Moyes
    B) Sels to Pickford, TC Salah
    C) Gordon to Mbeumo, TC Salah

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      I just don't see the appeal for Moyes - banking a chip on him getting a result vs Liverpool and then likely booking a transfer or hit to move him on for the following weeks. A with Slot would be preference, otherwise C from those.

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 15 Years
        10 months, 7 days ago

        I'm not keen on losing TAA or Gakpo so Slot isn't an option.
        Cheers I think C is sensible

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 months, 7 days ago

          I'd agree - I would not lose Trent or Gakpo

          1. waltzingmatildas
            • 15 Years
            10 months, 7 days ago

            Cheers mate

  13. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    Who to ship to slot in Slot?

    A) Gakpo
    B) TAA

    1. Ribus
      • 12 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      I m doing Gakpo i think

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 11 Years
        10 months, 7 days ago

        Curious to know why. He is more in form than TAA.

    2. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      Gakpo if you must, but selling any of them could end in tears

  14. jdogg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    Konate to everton defender
    Mateta to wissa
    Slot AM

    For free?x

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      I like it

      1. jdogg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 months, 7 days ago

        Cheers.feel it makes sense.but feels very odd getting rid of a dgw player.x

  15. FootballRookie
    • 3 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    Currently have TAA, VVD, Salah.... Would you;

    1) Stay as is and TC Salah
    2) Transfer out VVD, and bring in Gakpo
    3) Transfer out VVD and play Assistant Manager

    1. sirmorbach
      • 9 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      1

    2. jdogg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      3 to an everton defender i think.x

  16. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    Play Gabriel or Davis?

  17. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    Play Kluivert or Amad?

    1. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      I'd go Amad but only just

  18. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    For free?
    Diaz(probably rotated) to Rogers(wol a; IPS H). Possible dgw25 vs LIV.
    Enough itb for Slot AM

    1. jdogg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      I think i poss would.x

  19. Johan Queef
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    Might be a stupid question but can managers go up in price?

    I look safe for players falling and rising but have 0ITB for what I want.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      I don't think so...

    2. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      No

    3. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      As per FAQ on the FPL website "The managers' prices will remain as announced until the end of the season. There will be no price changes."

      1. Johan Queef
        • 11 Years
        10 months, 7 days ago

        Cheers guys. Looks like Gvardiol is finally off for the mighty Mykolenko to afford Arne in.

  20. aapoman
    • 12 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    2ft nd 0.1itb

    A. Alisson + Gordon -> Pickford + Kluivert, get Slot
    or
    B. Gordon -> Kluivert, save 1ft, get Moyes

    1. jdogg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      A.x

  21. Sarri-ball
    • 16 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    Raya to Pickford worth a free?

    I do think Newcastle beat Arsenal in cup so im not banking on a raya double 25

    1. Jack Burton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      I did and it makes me feel good

  22. Jack Burton
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    Looking to a possible DGW in 25 is Rodgers the best option I want to do Diaz to a midfielder to free up a Liverpool slot for slot, thanks in advance

    1. Sarri-ball
      • 16 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      I think Rodgers probably safest.

      I think Liverpool/villa have more chance to double than Arsenal/Chelsea

      Liverpool v Newcastle final

      1. Jack Burton
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 months, 7 days ago

        Yeah ok I think that's my move cheers mate and good luck this gw

  23. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    Would you do Halland > Isak for free, in order to AM Slot?

    1FT 0.1M ITB.

    Sánchez
    Dalot Hall Mykolenko
    Salah Palmer Elanga Bruno Amad
    Haaland Gakpo

    Dennis Digne Castagne *Stewart

    cheers

  24. Warby84
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    Play Gordon or Kluivert, edging to Gordon..

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      This is screwing my mind now

  25. yanky
    • 15 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    question— ive used all my ft this week and have 0 itb.
    so no matter what if i wanted to play the AM chip I need to take a hit to come up with $?

  26. RealSocialDads
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    If you had Diaz and 3 FTs... would you:

    A. Diaz out, Slot AM
    B. Salah TC
    C. Moyes AM

    All chips available currently

  27. OffsidePenalty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    Did early transfer to bring in TAA. Noe i got 0ft and 0itb.
    (Got 3 LIV players) plan was to tc Salah.

    Worth taking -4 to do
    A) Gakpo to Ndiaye for AM slot
    B) Wood to Ndiaye to afford am Moyes
    C) No hit. Just TC Salah dgw24?

    1. Hanz0
      • 2 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      C imo, potentially use AM next week

  28. Big W
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    How to make 1.5m here? 1ft 0ITB

    Flekken | Sels
    Kerkez, Robinson, TAA, Hall, Greaves
    Rogers, Mbuemo, Palmer, Salah, Elanga
    Watkins, Isak, Wood

  29. Athletico Underachieving
    • 5 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    God this announcement has derailed my working day. Best option here?

    A) Moyes AM, move to Silva/Emery 25
    B) Salah TC 24, play AM25

    Have 3 pool and cba to move them around for slot

    1. Hanz0
      • 2 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      B

  30. Tsparkes10
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 7 days ago

    A) Gakpo to Wissa/Ndiaye and AM Slot
    B) Gordon to Kluivert and AM Moyes
    C) Wood to Wissa and AM Moyes

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 7 days ago

      Thinking A