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Dugout Discussion December 3

The Dugout Discussion – West Ham United vs Arsenal

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A dramatic Saturday comes to its conclusion as West Ham United take on Arsenal at the London Stadium.

All eyes are on the Gunners’ Alexis Sanchez as he looks for a fourth double-figure haul on the road.

Having scored twice against Bournemouth last week, the Chilean headed into Gameweek 14 just one point off the top of the Fantasy Premier League standings.

An injury to Philippe Coutinho has prompted new interest in Theo Walcott – the wide man earned more transfers in than any player last week after notching his sixth of the season against Eddie Howe’s side.

The search for a new midfielder means we’ll also be monitoring the display of Dimitri Payet, with the Hammers’ schedule taking a turn for the better from Gameweek 16 onwards.

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  1. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    What an awful bloody match.

    Like they've all been out on the lash last night. 👿

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    1. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Wetting the baby's head?

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Maybe, people do crazy things when intoxicated. 😉

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  2. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    The two idiots, KDB and Sanchez costing me a lot of points.....

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    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      KDB should've had at 2 goals today

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    2. Nobodinho
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Stop calling them idiots please.

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    3. La vida FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      why

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  3. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Tiger Woods is playing some very good golf

    Maybe he isn't finished

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    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      It would be nice to see him back in contention in the big tournaments

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      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah golf needs him back

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        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          But not his back 😉

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          1. Syd.
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            That was bad 🙂

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  4. 824545201
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez (STK), Siggy (SUN), Firmino (WHU), Hazard (WBA)

    Costa (WBA), Austin (MID)

    Who the hell do i captain next week?

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    1. BB-8
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Haz

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    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez

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    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Firmino

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    4. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Siggy

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    5. rivercityransom
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      austin

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    6. SANTACLAUS
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Vardy

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    7. bojack
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Diego! Absolute machine.

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    8. mcrayeps
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Costa

      Im an owner of 4 in a row capt fail

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  5. BB-8
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Austin or Iheanacho?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A

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    2. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Leicester conceded 22 goal attempts to Sunderland.

      Kelechi haha.

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      1. BB-8
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        City to destroy leics. Was on captain Kun till he went and did that 🙁
        Kelechi certainly does well when he starts. But will he start is the question

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  6. hackneylad
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    bottomed!

    A. Kun --> Costa

    B. Kun --> Ibra

    C. Kun --> Ibra, Austin --> Costa, Alonso --> 4.8 (over two weeks, and for -4)

    Pickford, Heaton
    Alonso, McAuley, Holebas, Pieters, Amat
    Haz, Walcott, Bobby F, Siggy, Capoue
    Kun, Kane, Austin

    Feel uncomfortable with tripling up on Chelsea, but am I just over complicating things unnecessarily when Costa is the obvious and sensible choice? Or should I go for the power three front-line (Kane, Costa, Ibra) by sacrificing Alonso at the back?

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    1. twoplustwo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Just Costa bro

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  7. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Kun, Wally and Van Dijk out for Costa, Sanchez and Cedric - 8?

    Or could just put in Costa/Ibra for Kun? Really torn so need a nudge in the right direction!

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    1. MikeDuff
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Costa for Kun and save your points mate

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      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers Mike

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  8. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    My team value is so bad that I can't afford a straight swap of Aguero -> Costa 🙁

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    1. MikeDuff
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      That makes no sense

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      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        ...

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      2. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        😆

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      3. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        0.1 off annoyingly 😐

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    2. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      😆

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    3. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I will lend you the difference

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    4. Nobodinho
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      You should take a hit.

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    5. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Nigerian finance director?

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    6. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Just go down to a 14 man squad, works for me Optimum.

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      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        *s*

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  9. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Masuaku bonus magnet

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    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      is cresswells a long injury?

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Nope.

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      2. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I would not say so a week our two and he will be back i reckon

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    2. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      4 TW, 3 Crs, 3 Int in 1st half, not bad

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  10. KneejerkJoe
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Aguero -》Costa

    A) Now (Costa riseing)
    B) Wait (Costa injured?)

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    1. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A

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    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Depends how much you're bothered about saving a bit of money

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    3. william prunier
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A
      he's a man, he'll play!!

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  11. CABAYE4
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Taking the emotion of Fuchs' uselessness out of it...

    Would you do a hit for Fuchs to Alonso? Fuchs is going to fall but probs only once and Alonso unlikely to rise, but the problem is another issue appears each week and I end up stuck with Fuchs!

    I'd bench Fuchs for Amat next week if I did keep.

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    1. Sweetboi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Alonso will rise this week.

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      1. CABAYE4
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Everyone's taking Aguero out, defensive transfers won't be priority.

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    2. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Fuchs could be sitting on your bench for a while and Amat isn't a decent replacement off the bench.
      I was thinking the same as you (have Alonso already) but Fuchs has to go. Doesn't make sense to have a 5+million defender stuck on the bench.
      So Fuchs will be going for someone even if it is for a hit as need defensive coverage with so many games coming up

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      1. CABAYE4
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Makes sense, short term pain for long term gain.

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    3. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      fuchsing fuchs. I got rid last week... for cedric 🙄

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      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Same. I just can't pick em!

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    4. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. Do yourself a favour and do it right now so you'll stop overthinking.

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  12. DF
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I was gonna play Fletcher in an aoa and bench Cahill.
    But I dreamed Cahill scored. Wish I paid more attention when kipping.

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    1. DF
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Oh come on....where are my lols!

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    2. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      LOL

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  13. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    To anyone who might think Costa is injured please ignore that.

    Just saw a video of sprinting from the bench to join the brawl during the match.

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Don't mean he's not injured

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      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        He was acting as if he couldn't walk while getting substituted and then sprinting 15 mins after that.

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        1. Get up ya bum
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Harsh. He's a 50 million plus investment. They don't take chances if he feels something dodgy. As for running to the fight, he hasn't been shot he just has a knock. Wouldn't have even thought before he ran

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    2. Bill Haverchuck
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Nice spot

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  14. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    How many games will Kun miss btw?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      4
      Tells you on FPL when he will be back.

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      1. RubeRx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        remind me why its 4 and not 3 again?

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        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          2nd suspension.

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      2. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Oh, thanks.

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    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      4

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    3. justmatt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      4

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    4. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      So, Nacho is a real option then.

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      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Definitely. I'm just not entirely convinced that Pep won't simply play without a striker just because he can.

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        1. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Oh yeah. KDB nine and half in a 4-6-0 is totally plausible.

          Also, fixtures ain't that amazing.

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  15. TSILIKAFENEIAKOS
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Is this team worthy of -8? I am ahead on my ML so can take some hits.

    Heaton / PIckford
    Alonso , Cedric , McAuley , bench fodder , bench fodder
    Alexis , Hazard, Ericsen , Firmino, Fletcher
    Austin , Kane, Costa

    I am bringing Kane and Costa in.

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    1. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Awesome

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  16. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Was actually expecting a stinker this week

    Pleasantly surprised

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    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Same. Thanks Tekkers and Phillips

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I'm hoping for a grey arrow.

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  17. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Will kun gone I have cash to burn....

    Is either Pieters or Evans to alonso worth a hit?

    Cheers

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    1. davies
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Depends who else you'd play instead

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      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Currently starting....

        Holebas...Everton home
        Amat...Sund home
        Cedric....boro home.....

        What do u think...

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        1. davies
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          I'd do Pieters/Holebas > Alonso for a hit yeah

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    2. In Bale We Trust
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I will be making that move for a hit myself anyways

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    3. Rh4ziel
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Well i did Kun > Costa and Holebas > Alonso for -4, but look at those fixtures, im playing him every week and hoping for CS and attacking points. For me its worth a -4 to get him in for next couple of GWs.

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      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Def doing Kun to Costa....

        Looking at the fixtures think I'm better keeping holebas and disposing of Pieters or Evans for a hit....

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  18. davies
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Arnautovic >

    A) KDB
    B) Siggy

    Going with A means I can't afford Alonso - cheers.

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B

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  19. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Just saw that Forster kick 😯

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  20. Mr Arsenal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Is Costa injured or was he just wasting time?

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  21. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    which one is better ?
    A ) aguero and capoue to sanchez and iheanacho
    B ) Aguero to ibra

    already have kane and costa

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  22. Numb
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Is Walcott playing?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      He's in the dressing room.

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      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Could have had tap ins if Ox wasn't seeing double.

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      1. Arteta
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yup. He's too selfish sometimes.

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    3. GreatCarragherReef
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      i genuinely watched the first half thinking he wasn't, missing in action

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  23. Keno
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Aguero---->Kane

    Aguero---->Costa

    Own Hazard

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Costa

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    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Getting both and losing Austin.

      I think its worth it given their fixtures and I already have Hazard and Alonso.

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    3. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I have the same question. I will do Kane. Will get Costa too the next week.

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      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I would get Costa V WBA first over Kane V Man Utd.

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  24. Clifford☯
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Redmond & Koscielny out for Sanchez & 5.0 def No brainer right ?

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      If it is a no brainer, what does that say about the person asking the question? 😉

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      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        😀

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    2. Numb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't say that

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    3. St. Joseph
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Ssnchez snd cedric

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    4. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Thinking same move

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  25. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    What about Ibra over Kane? Worth it..?

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    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Hard to say until he plays tomorrow

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    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Potentially.

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  26. Sterling Chap
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Any reason(s) not to do Walcott & Aguero > Kane & Sanchez (-4), right now?

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    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      The second half

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    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Players in your team might pick up injuries.

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    3. Sweetboi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Just Kun to Sanchez

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      1. Sweetboi
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        *Kun to Kane ffs

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    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez could snap his shin bone in half in the next 45 minutes.

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    5. Rh4ziel
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      go for it, youll save money, just wait after the game to see if Sanchez is OK.

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    6. bojack
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Don't lose the 4 pts just get Kane.

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    7. Sterling Chap
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Appreciate the responses. Will wait until game is done and probably just welcome Kane to the squad

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  27. St. Joseph
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Gundogan to who?

    A) siggy
    B) eriksen (manutd next gw, have kane)

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    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      siggy.

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  28. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Allen to max 7.8 for a hit?

    A) Son
    B) Lallana
    C) Other
    D) No hit and play Capoue/Allen

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  29. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    So, have exact cash for Kun & Wally to Hazard & Costa. Don't want to rush for I think I may want KDB instead of Hazard with Kun out. Thoughts on KDB over Sanchez & Hazard?

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    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I hear you.

      KDB will be all over Citys goal for the next 3-4 weeks.
      Its just. Hazard, Costa and Chelsea are having the form of their life atm. Im taping into that. If you can manage to get in KDB, Kane, Costa, Hazard, (Sanchez) then your safe.

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      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, lol. I just have Kane of those.

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        1. Smoky Johnson
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          pickford,
          alonso, mcauley, pieters
          sanchez, hazard, de bruyne, siggy
          kane, costa, anichebe

          you can have all that 5 player-powerhouse if you do the puzzle.
          good luck!

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  30. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Theo has been very quite so far

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