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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 transfers, team selection, 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
  2. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    2 days, 1 hour ago

    Would you start DCL (bre) or Wilson (bur)? I’m currently on Wilson, but I think I’m being influenced by the fact that I’m starting Collins.

    1. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      2 days, 1 hour ago

      Wilson for sure. Brentford are strong defensively at home.

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        Thanks

  3. Nightcrawler
    • 6 Years
    2 days, 1 hour ago

    What's he deal with Mbuemo now?

    Should I just get rid for free?

    Szobozlai the preferred target

    1. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      2 days, 1 hour ago

      I sold him for Saka

      1. Feanor
        • 16 Years
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        Sanchez (Dub)
        Timber, Tarkowski, Esteve (Senesi, Munoz)
        Saka (c), Foden, Rogers, BrunoG (Minteh)
        Haaland, Ekiteke, Thiago

        1. Feanor
          • 16 Years
          2 days, 1 hour ago

          TV = 105.1

          1. Philosopher's Stones
            • 5 Years
            2 days, 1 hour ago

            TV = Sony here

          2. TitiGarrincha
              1 day, 4 hours ago

              105.7

              Know anyone higher?

        2. Nightcrawler
          • 6 Years
          2 days, 1 hour ago

          I already have Saka and don't want Bruno before week 19.

          Plan was to shift Mbuemo to Semenyo after this gw but I can get szobozlai this week and Mbuemo next week for someone else

          1. Nightcrawler
            • 6 Years
            2 days, 1 hour ago

            Semenyo next week*

      2. Amartey Partey
        • 6 Years
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        Keep him for his upcoming haul against Bournemouth and then sell next week.

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

        Mbeumo should play so would take the risk if you have a decent bench. Lose next week.

        Is a small risk as not confirmed, but he should be able to play and be released to AFCON without Man U breaking any rules.

        1. Nightcrawler
          • 6 Years
          2 days, 1 hour ago

          I have Minteh in the bench so I'll stick with I guess and sell for Semenyo next week as planned

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

      Hi Tom

      Dubravka
      Timber, VVD, Andersen
      Saka (c), Foden, Semenyo, Mbeumo, Minteh
      Haaland, Thiago

      (Verbruggen, Richards, Guiu, Rodon)

      Had a bad week last week so confidence is shot! Not sure what my question is.....!!!

      Keep Mbeumo or transfer out to say Rice....frees up a bit more cash for my next moves (O'Reilly next week, new keeper) or hold and reassess next week?

      3 FT remaining.

      Cheers.

    3. Super John McGinn-
      • 13 Years
      2 days, 1 hour ago

      Thoughts on the below, Munoz has to go but who to bring in?

      Dubravka,
      Timber, O’Reilly, Andersen
      Saka, Foden, Enzo, King
      Haaland, Woltemade, Mateta

      Verbruggen, Minteh, Rodon, Munoz*

      A) Munoz + King + Mateta > Arsenal Def + Bruno F + Guiu
      B) Munoz > Ars Defender
      C) Other

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

        King has a nice fixture but hasn't started the last few. That said, Minteh a decent bench option so I would be tempted by B and reassess next week

      2. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        A

      3. Sgt. Schultz
        • 9 Years
        2 days, 54 mins ago

        A

    4. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      2 days, 1 hour ago

      GTG ?
      Sanchez (Dúbravka)
      Andersen O'Reilly Timber (Richards Alderete)
      Saka Foden Mbuemo Bruno F (King)
      Haaland Raúl Thiago ©

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        You are good

    5. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      2 days, 1 hour ago

      How important is Bellegarde to Wolves? With him out is this even more of a reason to triple captain Saka?

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        I don’t think any of them are important, they are collectively poor.

    6. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 days, 1 hour ago

      4ft gtg? Next week Bruno G to Foden (plus a money raising move)

      Raya
      Timber Vvd Andersen
      BrunoF BrunoG Saka Semenyo Anderson
      Haaland Thiago

      B: Rodon Richards Guiu

      1. Captain Mal
        • 1 Year
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        Maybe Richards ahead of Rodon? Both should concede, but he'll probably get defcons at least.

        1. BobbyDoesNotLook
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 day, 23 hours ago

          Yep could be better. Excepting anyway 1-3p so can just roll the dice.

          Hopefully Timber plays though. Annoying Arteta and the money fixture.

    7. Boxwoods
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 days, 1 hour ago

      Bruno G > Rice (assuming we get confirmation he's fit):

      A. Savvy
      B. Sideways

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

        You've had all you're going to get. But i'd do it.

      2. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        Too risky surely?

        1. Boxwoods
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 days, 1 hour ago

          Xhaka first bench

      3. Yozzer
        • 8 Years
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        Why on earth would you sell Bruno G

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 days, 1 hour ago

          This

        2. Boxwoods
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 days, 1 hour ago

          Likely been out-performing / probably not sustainable. Rice potentially the better long term bet.

          1. Scapegoat Salah
            • 9 Years
            2 days, 52 mins ago

            Nah Bruno G is a gem, on all set pieces and decent chance of defcons too

    8. Nightcrawler
      • 6 Years
      2 days, 1 hour ago

      Guess I'll just go with this this team. Don't see all of them starting. 3 transfers it

      Raya

      VVD OReily Timber Andersen (Munoz)

      Saka(c) Foden Wilson Mbuemo (Minteh)

      Haaland Thiago

      1. One for All
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        Nice team

      2. Nightcrawler
        • 6 Years
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        3 transfers itb*

        1. One for All
          • 7 Years
          2 days, 1 hour ago

          Who are you switching Munoz to?

          1. Nightcrawler
            • 6 Years
            2 days, 1 hour ago

            Lacroix/guehi or Keane. They're all good for Defcons and have some good fixtures over festive period. Also nailed on

            1. One for All
              • 7 Years
              2 days, 1 hour ago

              Nice

            2. Boxwoods
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 days, 1 hour ago

              Branthwaite "back on the grass"

    9. One for All
      • 7 Years
      2 days, 1 hour ago

      Raya
      Chalobah, Ruben, Burn, Anderson
      Foden, B. Fernandes, Saka
      Raul, Thiago, Haaland

      Dubravka, Minteh, Gudmundsson, King

      Gtg?

      Start Chalobah over Minteh?

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 6 Years
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        Chalobah for sure

        Everton give away one of the highest Defcons points for opposing CBs so he's guaranteed at least 2 bonus points anyway

        1. One for All
          • 7 Years
          2 days, 1 hour ago

          Cool thanks

    10. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      2 days, 1 hour ago

      Afternoon all. WC activated. Where can i improve? I want to BB in GW 17. Thanks

      Raya
      Andersen - Pau - O'Reilly
      Bruno - Saka - Rogers - Foden - Bruno.G
      Thiago - Haaland

      (Verbruggen) - DCL - Chalobah - Richards

      1. One for All
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        Bournemouth playing against Burnley GW 17 I would get Wilson in, I would get Jimenez too vs Nottingham Forest

        1. Bobby_Baggio
          • 14 Years
          2 days, 54 mins ago

          Cheers - triple Fulham?

          1. One for All
            • 7 Years
            2 days, 52 mins ago

            Could do if you're feeling it

            1. Bobby_Baggio
              • 14 Years
              2 days, 51 mins ago

              for the next 3 yes but after no

      2. Captain Mal
        • 1 Year
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        Pau Torres is an injury doubt.

        1. Bobby_Baggio
          • 14 Years
          2 days, 57 mins ago

          Cheers

    11. Kodap
      • 8 Years
      2 days, 1 hour ago

      How's it looking guys?

      Donna
      Livra - Andersen - Timber
      Bruno - Saka (c) - Semenyo - Rice - Mbeumo
      Thiago - Haaland

      Dubravka - Mukiele - Gudmondsson - Guiu

    12. Henning
      • 11 Years
      2 days, 1 hour ago

      Need some help with this .

      How about
      Munoz and Enzo to O'Reilly/Chalobah and Szoboszlai

      Have 5 ft and my team is

      Raya Dubravka
      Timber Vvd Van de ven Rodon Munoz
      Saka Foden Bruno Enzo Anderson
      Haaland Thiago Guiu

    13. Kiyoshi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 days, 1 hour ago

      A or B?

      A: Munoz, Gakpo and Welbeck -> Konate, Saka and Raul Jimenez
      B: Munoz, Gakpo, Mbeumo and Welbeck -> Konate, Saka, Wilson and Ekitiké

      1. One for All
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        B

      2. calchina15
        • 10 Years
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        Yeah agree B.

      3. Hibbopotamus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 days, 49 mins ago

        B

    14. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      2 days, 1 hour ago

      Calafiori, Virgil, Woltemade to ORielly, Hincapie and Haaland?

      Have money in the bank

      1. calchina15
        • 10 Years
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        Definitely

    15. Start Enzo or Elliot Anderson?

      1. calchina15
        • 10 Years
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        Anderson. Kinda lost faith in Enzo.

    16. calchina15
      • 10 Years
      2 days, 1 hour ago

      A or B?
      A) Munoz, Eze, Semenyo to Hincapie, Saka, Bruno G
      B) Munoz, Calafiori, Semenyo to Hincapie, Andersen, Saka

      Dub (Verbruggen)
      Mukiele, O’Reilly, Thiaw (Calafiori, Munoz)
      Eze, Minteh, Mbuemo, Foden, Semenyo
      Haaland, Thiago (Kroupi Jr)

    17. Meta12345
      • 1 Year
      2 days, 1 hour ago

      Timber and rice owner here. Sell both or hold? Thank you

      1. J to the T
        • 8 Years
        2 days, 59 mins ago

        Hold both

      2. BOATIES FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 56 mins ago

        Hold

      3. lilmessipran
        • 13 Years
        2 days, 56 mins ago

        Think you just hold and play them and have atleast one decent sub just in case.

      4. calchina15
        • 10 Years
        2 days, 55 mins ago

        Depends to who. Not many reasons to sell rice really unless it’s up to Saka or something.

    18. J to the T
      • 8 Years
      2 days, 59 mins ago

      Virgil.

      Keep or sell for timber (or other suggestions)
      (Already have Raya so would be double Arsenal defence. Expecting to BB18

    19. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 14 Years
      2 days, 57 mins ago

      Best couple of fortnight punts while I play around with the 5FT
      A DCL
      Or
      B Jiminez

      1 Anderson
      Or
      2 Hincapie
      Or
      3 B White

      1. calchina15
        • 10 Years
        2 days, 54 mins ago

        B and 2. I know DCL has done ok last few weeks but my brain just can’t accept that he might be a solid striker haha.

    20. Koflok
      • 13 Years
      2 days, 53 mins ago

      A) Hincapie + Szoboszlai
      B) Keane / Andersen + Rice

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 9 Years
        2 days, 51 mins ago

        B

      2. Hibbopotamus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 days, 50 mins ago

        B with Andersen for me. Then swap Andersen out in 3 GWs.

    21. Kiyoshi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 days, 52 mins ago

      Dalot or Konate? Dalot now playing almost midfield?

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 9 Years
        2 days, 51 mins ago

        Guaranteed to play all games?

        1. Kiyoshi
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 days, 50 mins ago

          No Dalot might be benched 1-2 times, Konate will be starter

    22. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      2 days, 52 mins ago

      Should I use my 1 remaining FT?

      Raya
      VVD Timber Pau
      Saka BrunoF Mbeumo Semenyo LeFees
      Haaland Thiago

      Dubravka Guiu Mukiele Rodon

    23. Hibbopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 days, 51 mins ago

      Chelsea fans, any chance Guiu starts tomorrow? Probably would start him over Anderson if it's realistic.

    24. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      2 days, 48 mins ago

      Would you do minteh to rice ?

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        2 days, 44 mins ago

        Yes

    25. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      2 days, 44 mins ago

      Play one:

      A) Verbruggen vs Liv A
      B) Dubravka vs Ful H

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        2 days, 42 mins ago

        B

    26. Tinfoil Deathstar
      • 5 Years
      2 days, 42 mins ago

      Would you choose Mbeumo on free hit given Amorim's comments on AFCON and his availability not being confirmed yet?

      1. x.jim.x
        • 11 Years
        2 days, 29 mins ago

        I’d pick Bruno and Mount

    27. ShaunGoater123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 days, 40 mins ago

      Current team

      Sanchez
      VVD / Andersen / o’reilly
      Minteh / Saka / Fernandes / foden
      Haaland / Ekitike / Thiago

      Dubravka / KDH / mukiele / senesi

      2ft’s left

      Should I do senesi to hincapie or white? They would then start instead of minteh

    28. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      2 days, 39 mins ago

      C Haaland or Saka…

      1. RICICLE
        • 3 Years
        2 days, 34 mins ago

        Saka

      2. BOATIES FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 34 mins ago

        Saka