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The Dugout Discussion – Tottenham vs Fulham

Gameweek 35 is upon us, with an early kick-off at White Hart Lane easing us into five further Saturday Premier League clashes.

Fulham pay visit to north London desperate for points but having won back-to-back matches for only the second time this season. Tim Sherwood’s men will provide a stern test, fresh from clawing back a three-goal deficit at the Hawthorns, as they continue an unlikely quest for Champions League qualification.

With two shaky defences on show, goals look guaranteed and our Fantasy interest is firmly focused on Tottenham’s attacking assets. Christian Eriksen is the undoubted star-turn, having registered four goals and three assists in his last four league starts: only Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard has earned more investment than the Dane from Fantasy Premier League managers this week.

Look to our Twitter feed for all the teamsheet news, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to soak up your real-time reaction to this and today’s other matches.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Adebayor's muck

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
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      Good way to start the new page I guess

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  2. Jafooli
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    Adebayor having a stinker.

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      1. Jafooli
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        And another miss placed pass. He's given up for the season.....

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    • 10 Years
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    Just logged on - is Eriksen on two assists?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      Yes

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        • 10 Years
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        😀 ta.

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    2. CapFive
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      Yup and playing VERY well

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  3. CapFive
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    Would eriksens handball stop him from getting BPS?

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
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      Lloris pen save shoved him up to tied with Eriksen and Kaboul on 8 BPS

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      1. Whitman2013
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        So will eriksen get 3bps this game I don't understand all that ha

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          • 10 Years
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          http://totalfpl.com/bonuspoints

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      2. mutatedllama
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        No, that's how many points they have... Eriksen is leading BPS with 12.

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        1. Namtab Nomolos
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          AH yeah I had the window half covered up and was seeing the wrong column 🙂 Eriksen still 1pt ahead

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          1. applebonkers
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            😆
            always find the tfpl page pointless but maybe it's not 😉

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      3. Namtab Nomolos
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        Now it's changed again. Best to keep track yourself on the detailed stats page.

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      4. Billy Gilmore
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        Huh? Eriksen is on 12, Kane and Paulinho on 11.

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        1. Namtab Nomolos
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          Yeah, thought it was odd, was on the wrong column for a minute 🙂

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    2. Whitman2013
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      I was wondering this and would the lloris save affect his baps?

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        • 10 Years
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        apparently it would just be a normal -1 for every two fouls. just counts as a regular foul.

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        1. Whitman2013
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          Oh okay that makes sense cheers mate!

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    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
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      No but if the penalty was scored then Sidwell would have got more BAPS.

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      1. CapFive
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        Ahhhh k

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    4. Ed
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      hopefully not

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    5. Rupert The Horse
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      Nah.

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  4. Rupert The Horse
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    Just seen that McCartney is starting, wonderful.

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    1. Federico
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      I've played Ward over him.
      Remains to be seen if that was the right decision.

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      1. Rupert The Horse
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        Ballsy, could pay off.

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        1. Federico
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          Feels good! 😀

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  5. Breadbin
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    You should all sell Ade for someone who scores well this week.

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    1. Van Dal
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      Yeh for sure preferably for the highest scoring striker next week.

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      1. Breadbin
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        No, this week.

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        1. Van Dal
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          No, next week.

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          1. Breadbin
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            No.

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            1. Van Dal
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              Yes.

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
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      You're being sarcastic, but that is how this season has worked.

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      1. Breadbin
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        Your bitterness regarding Eriksen is quite silly. Obviously a great option, I've owned him 3 times this season, I always want him when fit and in the team.

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    3. Amateur Pundit Zan
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      Already ditched him for kane. No time like the present

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  6. StevePeave
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    Hey guys, for GW 36:

    Speroni (KD)
    Cahill, Azpi, Coleman, (Ward) (Bruce)
    Sterling, Gerrard, Erikson, Silva (Mutch)
    Aguero, Suarez, Lukaku

    I am leading my ML by 80 points, should I do this (have exact money):

    Coleman, Sterling, Gerrard, Lukaku > P.Jones, Ramsey, Mata, Rooney (-12 point hit)

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    1. CapFive
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      I would divide those over the 2 game weeks as follows:

      Lukaku -> Rooney
      Sterling -> Ramsey

      Coleman -> P.Jones
      Gerrad -> Mata.

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      1. StevePeave
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        dont have the cash, 1.4m short if i try this!

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    2. Rupert The Horse
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      Mata rises today, but so does Gerrard. Can you wait on any players? So maybe Coleman to Jones tonight.

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      1. StevePeave
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        i have exact money so dont want to miss out with rises... hmm..

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  7. rdpx
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    Dzeko -> Ade -4 fail

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    1. Bubz
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      I'm so angry at myself for bringing him in for a hit. He has been absolutely awful.

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    2. FishFingers
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      Same. Totally just punched myself in the nuts

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  8. Mojo Rojo
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    Arrrggghhh! I'm 0.1 short of Stones & Lukaku > Cahill & Rooney 🙁

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      Go Azpi

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      1. jaco
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        Or Kos/ jones? Unless you want Chelsea

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      2. Mojo Rojo
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        Alright got him Dan... Wanted to double up on Chelsea's defence... Thoughts on Skrtle instead?

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    2. Noisy Neighbour
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      Just get Jones instead of Cahill. Or would Rooney max you out on United players?

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    3. Rupert The Horse
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      Get Jones.

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  9. Van Dal
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    Swings n roundabouts.

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  10. jaco
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    Azpi, Kos, jones instead of Cahill?

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    1. jaco
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      Reply fail

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  11. VRP
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    Which is the better option?

    A) Boruc + Collins -> Cech + Evra

    B) Lambert -> Rooney (and rotate Colins with Chester and Wilson)

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  12. Rupert The Horse
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    Wait until tomorrow.

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    1. Rupert The Horse
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      Fail.

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  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    adebayor 😆

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  14. Gaz Downright
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    cue Adebayor abuse

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    1. Bubz
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      😆

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    2. Van Dal
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      Erik baby looks nailed for 3 bappies!

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  15. Bubz
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    What are you doing Adebayor! I hate you.

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  16. I Am Nobody
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    Ade LOL

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  17. Chu Young Ping Pong
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    noooooo

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  18. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
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    Gun__check
    Foot__check

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    1. Rafabio
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      Ade owner?

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  19. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Eriksen off, nailed for 3 BPS?

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    1. Rafabio
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      Looks like 2

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    2. applebonkers
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      an adebayor goal would take 3bps

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  20. SW6
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    Eriksen subbed

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  21. Van Dal
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    Why take erik baby off 🙁

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  22. Whitman2013
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    Why take eriksen off?
    Should have god us 11 points I guess

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    1. tutankamun
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      *10

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        *11

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        1. tutankamun
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          Even with Kane's winning goal BPS?

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          1. Billy Gilmore
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            Eriksen, Kane and Paulinho all on for 3 atm.

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      2. Whitman2013
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        Oh why not 3 bps?

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    2. CapFive
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      Im still happy with 10 lol

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  23. CapFive
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    Why take Eriksen off... the kid is on FIRE!

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    1. applebonkers
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      possible defensive liability

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  24. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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    Why pull eriksen off

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  25. FPL Daniel
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    Is Jones nailed on for United? Looks like I will miss onEvra by o,1

    Will he play both the double games?

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    1. Rafabio
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      Jones nailed.

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    2. applebonkers
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      hard to say. evans and rafael should be back by then

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    3. Wilshere Knowledge
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      Only Moyes knows. Most likely of all Man U options id think.

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    4. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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      No-one nailed in that defence.

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    5. Rupert The Horse
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      Yes.

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  26. LewanGOALski
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    Anything for Eriksen today?

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    1. Van Dal
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      🙂

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  27. I Am Nobody
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    Eriksen to seal 3 bonus points?

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  28. Amateur Pundit Zan
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    Taking your best player off 5 minutes to the end when the game is wrapped up is good management. Pretty sure tim does not give a shit about us greedy owners wanting more points

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      exactly

      would you rather he risked injury?

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    2. Breadbin
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      You're wrong, he cares. There's a quote about it.

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  29. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
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    Smalling nailed on for the last few?

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