Fixtures

Double Gameweek 31 Recap

The Premier League gave Fantasy managers plenty to plan for earlier this afternoon after announcing new dates for a couple of postponed fixtures. Arsenal’s home clash with Swansea and Newcastle’s game against Everton at St James’ Park will now take place on Tuesday, March 25 – handing all four clubs a double Gameweek 31:

Both matches were due to take place this weekend but have been cancelled due to the Gunners’ FA Cup Quarter-Final clash with Roberto Martinez’ men. This means that 10 teams will now play twice in Gameweek 31 – here’s a quick round-up of the updated fixture-list, which has now been reflected in a refresh of our Season Ticker on the right of your sidebar:

Arsenal – travel to Chelsea before hosting the Swans in midweek.
Everton – entertain Swansea before making their way to St James’ Park.
Hull – play at home to West Brom before travelling to West Ham.
Liverpool – visit Cardiff and host Sunderland at Anfield.
Man City – welcome Fulham to the Etihad prior to their midweek Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
Man United – travel to West Ham and square up to City at home.
Newcastle – one of two sides with a pair of home games, the Magpies entertain Palace and Everton.
Sunderland – Gus Poyet’s side are on their travels twice, first to Norwich then to Liverpool.
Swansea – Garry Monk’s side face two testing trips to Everton and Arsenal.
West Ham – Big Sam’s side play twice at Upton Park, as United and Hull come calling.

Looking at the four new teams to consider, whilst Arsenal’s home clash with Swansea looks promising, the trip to Chelsea almost negates their double. Given that Arsene Wenger’s side also face Everton, Spurs and City between Gameweeks 30-33, many may choose to avoid investing in the Gunners.

Everton, on the other hand, have a home clash with Cardiff and trip to Fulham on either side of their double. With another double still to factor in, they look poised for investment, with Seamus Coleman, Leighton Baines and Romelu Lukaku the safest options. Kevin Mirallas’ lack of game time last weekend is a real worry for his owners, though some may choose to hold in light of today’s news, with the Belgian potentially rested against West Ham due to the Toffees’ upcoming cup clash with the Gunners.

Newcastle have trips to Fulham and Palace on either side of their two home fixtures, with the likes of Loic Remy staking a claim for a third forward berth after scoring in each of his two appearances since returning from suspension.

Swansea have great fixtures before and after their double. Garry Monk’s side play West Brom and Norwich in Gameweek 30 and 32 respectively but those two road trips look set to pose problems aplenty, with few willing to take a punt.

As always, we’ll have an in-depth look at each of the 10 teams nearer the time as Fantasy managers brace themselves for a Gameweek that may well prove pivotal to the outcome of many a mini-league.

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  1. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 26 days ago

    I think if u go Lukaku instead of Kun you must decide GW 30. He has Car at home. That is the time to make the decision. GW 31 is too late

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    1. Walrus Eggs
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      That's probably true. I need him to get 90 minutes against Arsenal if I'm going to consider him though.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Cardiff game? It could be pts bonanza. Bigger than the double even. Game against Car is potential double anyway with shots they are conceding

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        1. Walrus Eggs
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          Yes. If he plays and scores vs Arsenal in the FA Cup, I'm getting him unless Aguero scores a hat trick against Barcelona.

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    2. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      That is a bold call

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Pretty much bold and there is not time to think about it

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      I'd get both.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 26 days ago

        yup, bith in GW30 looks like the way to go

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    4. nevertrustbony
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      yes thats what im planning to do and then ditch one of suarez or sturridge for aguero for the run in from about gw33

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  2. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Hmm. Ditching 1 of Haz or Mata for the DGW.

    Who to keep?

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    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Haz imo

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      How much would you lose on Hazard?

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 26 days ago

        1.0, won't be getting him back...

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          Mata should get more then.

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    3. gggl4
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Same situation. Keeping hazard. Mata on the wing is wasted IMHO

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    4. Walrus Eggs
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      I'm definitely keeping Mata. Hazard I may get rid of if I get Aguero. There are two many DGWs coming up Hazard to still be essential.

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    5. Monk
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Are you wildcarding for it?

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  3. supersan321
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Hi folks, help would be appreciated.
    In a bit of a weird situation with lots of money ITB but not many options for the week

    Sczney Davis
    Coleman Azp Chester Ward Chambers
    Mata Hazard Sterling Snodgrass Noone
    Jrod Sturridge Suarez

    1FT 8.6mill in the bank

    Currently im thinking to just save my FT and scrap through this week
    then next week doing..

    Jrod >Aguero
    Snod> Yaya
    Sczney> Mannone
    = -4

    Am i doing any glaring mistakes here?
    Thanks

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    1. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Looks like Szczesny is gonna have a DGW.

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      1. supersan321
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 26 days ago

        I know but its the only way i can get hold of "essential" Yaya and Aguero. Mannone has a few DGW's coming up too

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  4. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 26 days ago

    a) Evra and Distin

    or

    b) Vidic and Coleman

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  5. Downtown
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Livermore or Huddlestone?

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Jake

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  6. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Suddenly my get Mata in plans don't look too good. Considering on passing on it

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    1. A.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Im considering Mata out despite his double!

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  7. Mourinho The no1
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Suárez, Aguero and Sturridge with DGW´s are the best options to attack.

    right???

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Agreed if funds allow.

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    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Probably. RVP and Lukaku the other good options

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    3. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      How much game time will Aguero get would be my only concern....

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  8. Respect My Authoritah
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Hmmm still thinking ditching Mirallas is the right move, can't see more than 100 mins for him over the dgw, probably less.

    Having said, who would u prefer for gw31?

    A) Mirallas
    B) AJ
    C) Nolan -4

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      AJ. Has 2 more fixtures.

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      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Sure, but it's an easy trade to AJ afterwards. Currently have Mirallas. Just for gw31 who do u prefer?

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  9. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Think I'm looking at:

    Adrian
    Evans Baines Azpi
    Sterling Silva Nolan Hazard
    Aguero Sturridge Suarez

    9/11 DGWs

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    1. aehii
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Silva could have a quadruple gameweek and it wouldn't matter.

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      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Only 1 less PPG than Yaya and 1m less, as well as being a differential. Aguero and Negredo return to action/form will make a huge difference.

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    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Nice!

      10 for me with a -4/-8

      Mannone
      Coleman Williamson Vlaar
      Silva Mata Sterling Mirallas/AJ/Nolan
      Suarez Aguero RVP

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  10. Downtown
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Adrian Mannone
    Kos Coleman Flanagan Azpi Ward
    Haz Mata Lallana Silva Puncheon
    Suarez Ade Sturridge

    2FT..

    Honestly no idea what to do!

    Any thoughts?? Cheers!

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  11. aehii
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Who captain gw31?

    These are bad questions.

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    1. aehii
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Not even asked about ditching Lallana yet.

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  12. Grounderz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Lukaku or Remy?

    GW30 - Everton vs Cardiff City
    GW31 - Everton vs Swansea
    GW31 - Newcastle vs Everton

    GW30 - Fulham vs Newcastle
    GW31 - Newcastle vs Crystal Palace
    GW31 - Newcastle vs Everton

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    1. FACUPARSE
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Remy is more explosive imo and if anyone will score for Newcastle it's him

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    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Remy

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    3. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Lukaku for me

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    4. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      Cheers lads.

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  13. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 26 days ago

    I suppose playing two keepers is out of the question....? *sighs back to drawing board*

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  14. FACUPARSE
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 26 days ago

    Is Remy really an option for GW 31?? fulham PALACE EVERTON in next 3

    Not owned him this season

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      He is an option.

      I am going with Lukaku on the basis that

      a) Everton looked much poorer whilst he was out

      b) He will have further DGWs

      c) He's only burnt me 4 times this season

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      1. Hamstergod
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Option 3 is my favorite, one of the reasons I might be getting him as well

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      2. FACUPARSE
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 26 days ago

        I've owned Lukakau and been burnt a few times also.

        Remy might be the one, if i cant afford Aguero

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    2. JT's Dog
        10 years, 26 days ago

        I am thinking him rather than aguero or lukaku
        Can see aguero only playing derby
        Lukaku is annoying to own
        Though think Newcastle are better away than home so that may be issue

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      • FACUPARSE
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Lukaku has burnt many an fpl manager including me....

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      • Total Foot 5 - romario 11
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 26 days ago

        how many DGW does newcastle have..is it only gw 31 or more? thinking of Debuchy

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    3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      i don't even know what to do for this week yet.

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      1. A.
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 26 days ago

        I might just save my transfer, which feels a bit tragic considering I only have 8 players playing and one of them is Puncheon

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      2. aehii
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 26 days ago

        I bought Sterling. He was going to rise. Already decided i want him for big games against the top teams, especially at home, and dgw too.

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      3. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Save FT and wait for FA Cup matches to see which DGW games actually get postponed again IMO.

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    4. A.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 26 days ago

      With the current FPL madness going on, anyone spared a thought for the newest game?
      I'm looking at how difficult it is to navigate DGWs in Ultimate FPL

      Substitutions could be tricky. Presumably once you've subbed someone off you can't sub them back on for their second game, so it'll be tricky to call if someone blanks in their first game - do you then keep them in the XI for the second game or not?

      If your United player doesn't produce vs West Ham do you keep them in the team vs City?

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    5. JT's Dog
        10 years, 26 days ago

        If all games go ahead does this reduce the impact for WC owners? In that non WC owners will need to make less changes to get DGW players, all be it may have some poorer choices

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        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          Yes

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      • Breadbin
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 26 days ago

        Does this sound right?

        Chelsea v Arsenal
        Everton v Swansea

        Both likely postponed if Arsenal v Everton is a draw.

        Hull v WBA
        Norwich v Sunderland

        Both likely postponed if Sunderland v Hull is a draw.

        I'm intentionally leaving Man City it if this equation as they'll win for sure.

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        1. Messi & fabregas
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          true

          but i guess for the fa to release today the new dates it means they have figured it out (at least common sense says they should have anyway)

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        2. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          It's possible. But also possible they play the replays on a Monday/Friday, the Hull one especially

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          1. Breadbin
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 26 days ago

            True, I doubt they'll go that to Arsenal.

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        3. JT's Dog
            10 years, 26 days ago

            Only heard it on here that those are dates for replays if needed, but assume someone has worked it out.

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          • Beavis
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 26 days ago

            Genuine question, since FA Cup replays have been in mid-week so far, won't the mid-week games be the ones postponed (i.e. Liverpool-Sunderland, Newcastle-Everton, Arsenal-Swansea and West Ham-Hull)

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            1. Breadbin
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 26 days ago

              They've already rearranged them so wouldn't cancel those ones.

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              1. Beavis
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 26 days ago

                Oh is that how it works? Has this been confirmed then?

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        4. Let's Talk about Cesc …
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          i dont know if anyone has asked this yet, but who are absolute essentials for gw31?

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          1. ___SQUATCH___
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 26 days ago

            In my opinion only Suarez and Aguero.

            Sturridge, Yaya, Coleman, Baines, RVP, Mata, Lukaku, Gerrard, Nolan etc are all nice and should look to have a couple of these. But if you don't have Suarez and Aguero I reckon trouble is on the horizon.

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        5. Downtown
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          Silva + Ade ---> Livermore + Rooney

          Even as Im typing it if feels wrong :/

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        6. The Quiff
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          Probably been asked and answered already, but when will any FA Cup QF replays be played? I'm guessing the midweek of GW31, potentially putting some teams DGW at risk.

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        7. gers23
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          Suarez Aguero Lukaku strike line for 31? Or Sturridge a must?

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          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 26 days ago

            you could survive. Especially if Liv continue playing with 2 up front

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          2. GREENDREAMS11
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 26 days ago

            For me, Sturridge is more of a must than Aguero looking at fixtures , also, Aguero just returning from a lay off and will possibly only get 1 hour each game

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          3. ___SQUATCH___
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 26 days ago

            I reckon it could be ok. You can only captain 1 of them and Sturridge in my opinion wouldn't be my captain choice for 31.

            Get the right captain is all I'm aiming for.

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        8. applebonkers
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          adrian
          baines, coleman, kompany, kolarov, agger
          mata, hazard
          aguero, SAS

          bap-slap

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          1. Beavis
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 26 days ago

            Haha if only DGW fixtures were better from a defensive perspective. What players are you actually considering?

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            1. applebonkers
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              • 14 Years
              10 years, 26 days ago

              adrian
              baines, coleman, agger, kolarov, evans
              mata, hazard
              aguero, SAS

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              1. Beavis
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 26 days ago

                Double Everton is solid and you'd like to think Liverpool can keep at least 1 CS. Not sure about Lolarov mind you.

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        9. banskt
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          Which Southampton defender shall I bring in for GW29?

          Money no issue.

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          1. Messi & fabregas
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 26 days ago

            fonte then

            if money an issue , chambers

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            1. banskt
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 26 days ago

              Thanks... It will only be for 1 GW. So I want maximum points. Maybe an odd goal / assist or bonus points.

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          2. applebonkers
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            • 14 Years
            10 years, 26 days ago

            fonte

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            1. banskt
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 26 days ago

              Thanks. But why Fonte is ahead of Lovren?

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              1. applebonkers
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 26 days ago

                slightly better passer so more chance of bonus

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          3. Walrus Eggs
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 26 days ago

            Lovren

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            1. banskt
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 26 days ago

              Lovren ahead of Fonte?

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              1. Walrus Eggs
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 26 days ago

                Lovren should get more bonus points.

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        10. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          For the chaos to be even bigger all we need is Ramsey and Michu suddenly to be fit and score in FA CUP 😉 heeh

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          1. Messi & fabregas
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 26 days ago

            i thought the same 🙂

            they both have great fixtures much better than sunderland and everton 🙂

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        11. EssienTheSon
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          GW 31

          Mannone

          Collins Baines Williamson

          Sterling. Mirallas. Routledge. Hazard

          Suarez. Aguero RVP

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          1. ___SQUATCH___
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 26 days ago

            I like the RVP punt, but he's taking too much away from your mid. If he was Sturridge, Lukaku or Remy you'll be able to get more quality in the mid 4. As it stands at least Sterling and Mirallas have questions over starts.

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        12. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          best duo for dgw on gw 31:

          1--Baines + Nolan
          2--Zaba + Gerrard

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        13. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          do we think scot dann is nailed now.........or is he another parr/gabbi waitin to happen

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 26 days ago

            nah, he's a Pulis signing, he should be safe

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            1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 26 days ago

              cheers jk

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        14. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          I've just realised why Baines is essential. With Pienaar making the runs inside we need someone who will pass Debuchy on the left-hand side

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          1. JT's Dog
              10 years, 26 days ago

              +1 for retro

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            • Total Foot 5 - romario 11
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 26 days ago

              reconsidering in keeping Baines. Baines fo sure will have 2 DGW as of gw 30 right? w/ a possible 3rd one right?

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            • A.T
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 26 days ago

              Jesus wept 😀

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