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24 October 2025 145 comments
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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.

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  1. RMT SURGERY WITH TOM
    avfc82
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

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  2. Biggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    Hello Tom, thanks for the advice as always. 3FT and £3.8m burning a hole in my pocket.

    Raya, Dubravka
    Gabriel, Senesi, Munoz, Rodon, VdV
    Semenyo, Sarr, King, Reijnders, Kudus
    JP, Haaland, Gyokeres

    I am thinking Gyokeres, Rejinders to Woltemade and Saka - I think the Arsenal forward has had enough chances. Would you then add VdV to a better defender (up to £5.6m)

    Also starts to lean into a BB potential with Dubravka, Rodon, VdV/Other defender and King....

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    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Bah, I missed....

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    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Hello!

      If you can do it for free Reijnders/Gyokeres > Saka/Woltemade sounds good. Long-term it should pay off, just cause Saka has so many more routes to points.

      If you want to BB, VDV > Chalobah is a potential move to consider.

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  3. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    Anything worth a punt or save FT? I want to WC next week, 1FT 0.3ITB.

    Sanchez
    Gabriel/Porro/Munoz
    Bruno/Saka/Semenyo/Kudus
    Haaland/Pedro/Kroupi

    Dub/Reijnders/Gudm/Dorgu

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    1. Dutchy FPL
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      In your case I think I would prefer Enzo over Kudus, for this fixture and he has pens. Might only get about 60 minutes though

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  4. Ask Yourself
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    Who would you start ? x

    A) Reijnders (avl)
    B) Sarr (ars)

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    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Hmm maybe still Sarr

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    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      I've been on Sarr.

      Do you think that Reijnders starts at Villa? I guess so.

      Flip a coin perhaps?

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  5. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    Even if Isak makes the bench tomorrow evening, would you hold on to him?

    Time to go I think.

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    1. Dutchy FPL
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      No, I would say that Etikite is the better player any way. Not surprised if Gakpo - Etikite - Salah will be the front three in some games

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      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 months, 2 days ago

        I agree and started the season with Etikite, with Isak around though it's hard to own either at the moment.

        Gakpo is fine.

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        1. Dutchy FPL
          • 2 Years
          2 months, 2 days ago

          Yeah agree, to much rotation risk for now. Salah to expensive for his current output, Isak / Etikite to expensive for the rotation risk. For Gakpo, I think there are options at better prices. So for now I stay away from Pool attack..

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    2. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      From Slot's last interview talking about Isak's injury, it was clearly implied that he has been pressured by others at the club to play Isak.

      Sucks for Ekitike who is in better form and seems to fit a lot better into the team (doing defensive pressing from the front which Isak just doesnt do to the same extent).

      I think that Isak is going to be rushed back into the team and its pretty clear that people with a lot of power at the club (more than Slot) see him as their main striker. So I would hold if hes on the bench.

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  6. Chief Break-Everything
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    Bench One

    Semenyo Bruno Enzo Ndiaye Kudus
    Haaland Joao Pedro Mateta

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    1. Dutchy FPL
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Wow that is some depth you have. Think I would bench Mateta for his fixture. Betting on Arsenal to keep a CS

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      1. Chief Break-Everything
        • 10 Years
        2 months, 2 days ago

        Thanks. This seems the most sensible option.. though hurty

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    2. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Kudus, Ndiyae and Mateta coinflip

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  7. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    Im thinking of capt Bruno home to Brighton and take on the beast ?? what say ye ??

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    1. Dutchy FPL
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Well Aston Villa lost 2-1 to Go Ahead Eagles, who are ranked 12th in the Eredivisie. This weekend they face the beast. No doubt there for me

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      1. x.jim.x
        • 11 Years
        2 months, 2 days ago

        Yes but Villa beat Feyenoord who beat Sparta who beat Go Ahead Eagles... so who really knows?

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        1. Dutchy FPL
          • 2 Years
          2 months, 2 days ago

          No one knows. But I'm not betting against an in form Haaland 😉

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  8. Hawk Eye
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    Hi
    Looking for Arsenal coveragr over Liverpool' so with only 1 transfer:
    A. Salah to Saka
    OR
    B. Virgil to Timber

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      A

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  9. Manani
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    2FT, would you sell any of these this week:
    A. Gyo
    B. Gordon
    C. Reij (benched currently)
    D. JP

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  10. Doozer2008
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    2 months, 2 days ago

    Bench boost this please Tom?

    Pope
    Gabriel, Timber, Senesi, (Richards & Rodon)
    Saka, Semenyo, Kudus, Sarr (KDH)
    Haaland, Pedro, Woltemade

    Thanks

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  11. TKC07
    • 6 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    Pick 2 FWD + 3 MID from below list..

    FWDs
    A) JPedro
    B) Wolt
    C) Mateta
    D) Ekitike

    MIDs
    1) Enzo
    2) Gordon
    3) Sarr
    4) Gakpo

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    1. Dutchy FPL
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      AB124

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      1. Dutchy FPL
        • 2 Years
        2 months, 2 days ago

        In isolation for this week

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  12. OneTeamInBristol
    • 2 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    Pope
    Gabriel Timber Chalaboh
    Saka Semenyo Reijnders Sarr
    Wolt Haaland Pedro

    Subs: Dub, Senesi, Enzo, Rodon
    Will be using BB this week.

    Which of the below do you prefer to make for GW10:
    a) Pedro and Reijnders to Mateta and Mateta (leaves enough money to do Enzo to Gakpo in GW11/12)
    b) Pedro and Senesi to Munoz and Mateta
    c) Pedro and Reijnders to 4.5 striker and Gakpo

    Thanks all!

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    1. OneTeamInBristol
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Sorry, a is Reijnders to King

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  13. cescpistols1
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    Very confused about what to do this week. 1FT, 3.1 ITB.

    Think Arsenal won't keep a clean sheet this week so delaying Gabriel by one week. Thoughts on Kudus -> Gakpo?

    Dubravka
    Burn Senesi Gudmundsson
    Saka Semenyo Kudus Ndiaye
    Haaland (c) Mateta J.Pedro

    Raya Guehi King N.Williams

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    1. OneTeamInBristol
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Can you not do King to Gakpo instead and then do Kudos to Sarr the following week?

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  14. Azathoth
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    (c) Gabriel or Haaland?

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    1. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Robot, easy

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  15. abaalan
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    Would you FH? 6 in pal Vs ars game not ideal...
    Got 2 ft otherwise

    Pope, Dub
    Gabriel, calafori, Richards, mukiele, Anderson*
    Saka, Semenyo, Enzo, sarr, reijnders
    Haaland, Bowen, mateta

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  16. Tsparkes10
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    Is James too short term a pick?

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    1. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      His main issue is injury risk

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      1. Tsparkes10
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 2 days ago

        No threat from Gusto when back?

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        1. Jet5605
          • 11 Years
          2 months, 2 days ago

          He's a senior player and captain. He starts if fit IMO unless the boss decides to manage his minutes which is possible

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    2. OneTeamInBristol
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Nailed if fit, but he will be injured soon.

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  17. SARRFACE
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    I have 2 FT's.

    If I use one today do I get it back for another 2 FT next GW?

    First time back playing FF in years.

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      You will have 2FTs next GW

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  18. Visionaries
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    Rate my WC

    Raya, Dub
    Timber, Munoz, James, Muki, Ron
    Saka, Mbeumo, Semen, Enzo, King
    Haaland, Mateta, Wolt

    Could do Chalobah instead of Reece James to clear up some funds. Looks a bit light in defence

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      14/15

      Does Chalobah over James afford you to get Gab over Timber?

      8/10 on the spelling!

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      1. Visionaries
        • 9 Years
        2 months, 2 days ago

        Could actually also do Mukiele to a 4.0 and make it work. Tempting

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  19. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    Pick one to bring in for free today. Getting Sarr next week

    A - Bruno
    B - Enzo
    C - Gordon

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    1. Under my Cucurella
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      B

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  20. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    Hi Tom, my plan was to play Bench Boost this week - with a bench of Dubravka (wol), Sarr (ars), Rodon (whm), Alderete (che).

    Given Alderete injury, do you think its worth a transfer to Mukiele or Acheampong and continue with the plan to play the bench boost, or save it for another week.

    Cheers!

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  21. Tsparkes10
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    Save or VDV to James?? :/

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    1. Alexis Nonsense
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      If 1 FT save
      James is the kind of punt you do if you can get out again quickly, he’s a transfer out risk…he is THE transfer out rusk

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  22. nohigh
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Pick one:
      A.Enzo + Richards (CRY)
      or
      B. Gakpo + Hartman (Burnley)

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    • Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Any move I should make or roll to get 5 FT next GW?

      Dub (Roefs)
      Senesi / Gabriel / Rodon (Guehi / VdV)
      Foden / Mbeumo / Semenyo (VC) / Kudus (Xhaka)
      Haaland (C) / JP / Gyo

      4 FT, 0.0 ITB

      Am a bit concerned about Foden joining Pep Roulette so am thinking of moving him out to Ndiaye or Sarr and getting Timber for VdV. Thoughts?

      Thanks chaps!

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    • Alexis Nonsense
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Porro playing midweek means Udogie play in PL no?

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      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 2 days ago

        Not necessarily, Udogie could come in for Spence at LB, Porro RB - this is my prediction

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        1. Alexis Nonsense
          • 9 Years
          2 months, 2 days ago

          Thank you

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    • afsr
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Bench correct or would you change it?

      Raya
      Gabriel, Munoz, James
      Saka, Semenyo, Sarr, KDH
      Haaland, JP, Mateta

      Dubravka, Reijnders, Senesi, Andersen

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      1. Alexis Nonsense
        • 9 Years
        2 months, 2 days ago

        Why Munoz over Senesi?

        Have both myself, but currently benching Munoz over Senesi…

        Could be wrong, so would like to hear your reasoning

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        1. afsr
          • 9 Years
          2 months, 2 days ago

          scared to bench Munoz with the way he's playing. Clean sheets don't matter here, the guy's pretty much a winger in a free scoring Crystal Palace side

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    • mkgrzybek
      • 4 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Please help!
      Who to bench?
      A. Petrovic
      B. Dubravka
      +
      A. Esteve
      B. Rodon
      I am starting Senesi. That I know 🙂

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    • Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      A) Reijnders
      B) Woltemade (-4)

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      1. Alexis Nonsense
        • 9 Years
        2 months, 2 days ago

        Reijnders is prob 2 or 3 points
        Woltemade is prob 7 (-4) is 3 points

        If Reijnders keep starting he is still a good asset imo

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    • JaydenLFC87
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Choose a pair for this weekend?

      A) Pedro / Rice

      B) Guiu / Saka

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    • Under my Cucurella
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      A: Roll and use 2FT next week to get Arsenal defence. Wildcard around GW12/13
      B: Wildcard now

      Dub
      Cucu Porro Esteve
      Saka Semenyo Grealish Reijnders
      Haaland Gyokeres Pedro

      Sels Lacroix De Cuyper PMSarr

      1FT 0.2ITB

      WC, FH & BB remaining

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    • Green_Libero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Hi Tom! I'm on Wildcard, driven mostly by price changes. In midfield, I'm getting cold feed about Enzo Fernandez since Joao Pedro could drop back to a No 10 role, pushing Enzo deeper. Still, against deeper-lying teams like Sunderland he could still crash the box frequently. My main alternative, with a bit of sacrifice, is Gakpo (I already have Sarr and Ndiaye). What puts me off about him - apart from the sacrifice to afford him over Enzo - is the minutes risk, Liverpool's form and the chance he, too, is pushed deeper by the kind of changed formation we saw against Frankfurt midweek. Thoughts?

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