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The ScoutCast – Episode 224 – Maths

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You get your Wildcard active, and we’ll do the maths. Or rather Jonty will.

This week’s ScoutCast gets highly technical as my aforementioned co-host goes all Rachel Riley on us (wishful thinking) and attempts to bewilder with a cheeky little algorithm he’s just happened to have rustled up.

Attempting to cut through the noise of the forthcoming double Gameweeks, Andy and Luke join me while Jonty gives his numbers an airing via another round of your targeted queries.

We chew over Gabbiadini’s demise, assess the Gameweek 37 potential offered by Spurs and Chelsea and, yet again, make another assessment of a slumbering Sanchez.

The end result all leads to the ScoutCast Wildcard template squad, as Big Vic crashes in and Luke stands alone in shunning Arsenal’s Chilean timebomb.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

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

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  1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Good to go?

    DGWs in Caps

    CECH

    Alonso – Vertonghen – Clichy

    Hazard (C) – OZIL – Sané – King

    Kane – Lukaku – GABBIADINI

    Bench:
    Pickford; YOSHIDA; Zaha; Holgate

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  2. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Best combo:

    A - Cahill & Eriksen
    B - Azpi & Alli

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    1. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      B

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    2. BucketHead
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      A

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    3. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Honestly toss a coin mate. B is cheaper isn't it? That might swing it to save cash for transfers 37-38.

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      1. Jet5605
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Think Eriksen seems to be better away from home and Cahill more of a goal threat than Azpi in recent weeks so might go A.

        Is Cahill more likely to get rested for Terry/Zouma once Chelsea wrap up the title?

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        1. Athletic Bilbo
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Hasn't Conte got a replacement for each defender? I'm sure he said that his cover was:

          Azpi -> Zouma
          Cahill -> Terry
          Luiz -> Ake

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          1. Jet5605
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            Possible but I'm sure there's flexibility in that Terry could still play with Cahill

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  3. rnrd
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    ManU fixtures

    May 7 ars
    May 11 CELTAVIGVO
    May 14 tot
    May 17 south

    how do you see Mourinho handling his team over the period? I mean, he can't really put a B team against Ars and tot, let alone Celtavigo

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    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      They will play strong teams with 3/4 changes each game I think.

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      1. Blue&White85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Put it this way, I'd ditch all Man Utd assets.

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        1. rnrd
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          that actually is what I am thinking about although a 4.5 Jones might give me a bench boost option for GW37

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    2. Athletic Bilbo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      21st May Palace
      24th May Ajax (tbc)

      Just to complete the picture.

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    3. Athletic Bilbo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I think he will bring the game into disrepute on gw38. Swansea and Hull will catch Palace and he will play the mascots in 38, Palace will win and relegate Hull or Swansea

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  4. BucketHead
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Hazard and gabbi or
    Costa and Pedro???

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    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      A. For me Hazard most likely to get double figure hauls and Gabbi has extra games. Costa is consistent and Pedro has been good but is a rotation risk.

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    2. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Hazard and Gabbi.

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  5. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Willy Pickford
    Kosc Monreal Yoshi Stephens Prodl
    Sanchez Hazard Tadic Capoue Kante
    Jesus Kane Costa

    0.0 itb - chasing from a long way back, so going double Arsenal and Southampton defence (and hoping against a BTTS when they play each other), while shoe-horning in the ultimate big 5 up top with a poor TV.

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    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Jarvish you've had hours to come around to the Anichebe template!

      You on a WC? Can you downgrade Kosc to Vert and upgrade one of your mids?

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      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Ha ha - I may use my FT on Anichebe next week 😉

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        1. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          He's not called Victor for nothing :p

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    2. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Not enough Spurs, but if you need to chase...

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    3. TokyoRisingSun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Not keen on that mid. Sane instead of Tadic? Hazard/Sanchez to Eriksen to upgrade one of Kante or Capoue?

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      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        I'm not that keen either believe me, but it's a case of shoe-horning all the big hitters who are likely to explode in - no point sticking to a template team when chasing from a long way back.

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    4. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Kosc and Monreal a bit much.
      Get one of Spurs def. Vertonghen or Davies.

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      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        If I wasn't chasing I definitely would

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  6. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    morning guys! Do you think I should take another hit here to prepare for dgw 37 ?

    Jakupovic

    Alonso - Azpilicueta - Monreal

    Sanchez - Hazard - Coutinho - King

    Kane - Jesus - Gabbiadini

    Pickford - Stephens - Stones - Zaha

    A : Coutinho > Sane
    B : Coutinho > Walcott
    C : GTG

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

      C

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  7. pokern1nja09
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Slightly worried that pulis could rotate, currently have brunt and mccauley on wildcard

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    1. Webbinho
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Ditch 1 if not both, WBA packed in for the summer.

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      get rid of all the w brom players

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      1. pokern1nja09
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Not too many options for less than 5M when bench boosting 37. Have monreal Stephens and alonso, already with 3 sou

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    3. TokyoRisingSun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Wouldn't have ANY west brom players

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    4. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Remove all West Brom. Clear all internet history. Forget they ever happened.

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  8. Webbinho
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    I'm considering Cech capt this week, seems to be massively overlooked as capt option. Having had De Gea's 17pts, massively tempted, thoughts? WC long gone FT used, anything for a -4?

    Cech (De Ge)
    Alonso, Rannochia, Mustafi, (Mawson, Chambers)
    Alli, Eriksen, Hazard, Sanchez, King
    Gabbi, Jesus (Llorente)

    1.5 ITB
    Cheers

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    1. boc610
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      you honestly see cleanies against man united and southampton?

      they are wide open with 3 at the back now

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      1. Boris Bodega
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Bit of a contradiction there, they're a bit tighter defensively now they are playing with 3 at the back.

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        1. boc610
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          cmon,1 cleanie against leicster? city could have scored 4, spurs all over them..not sure what games your watching.

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      2. Webbinho
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        We've only scored 17 at home and will be there Wed night. Might make the drive home more bearable when we lost 0-3

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  9. Clifford☯
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Good to Go ?

    Pickford - Caballero
    Alonso - Vertonghen - Monreal - Yoshida - Daniels
    Sanchez - Hazard - Eriksen - King - JWP
    Kane - Jesus - Gabbiadini

    Cheers.

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  10. Bushiosboys
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Hi guys, on WC, your thoughts please?

    Caballero (Cech)
    Holgate / Gabriel / Alonso (Huth / Yoshida)
    King / Ward-Prowse / Sanchez / Hazard (Albrighton)
    Costa / Kane / Jesus

    BB next week with 13 DGW.... Would love Alli/Erikson or Sane in JWP place but I REALLY want to keep Costa :-/

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    1. Webbinho
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I've taken a risk and gone without Kane. Got Alli and Eriksen as cover and away he has only really had 1 haul (at Watford) and only has 1 home game left against water tight Utd.

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  11. Deano
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Quick poll please

    A. Redmond and Gabriel

    Or

    B. JWP and Monreal

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  12. CJDW
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Alli, Eriksen, King, Pedro, Sanchez
    Costa, Jesus, Kane

    please advice :
    1. armband ?
    2. bench ?

    Cheers,.!

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  13. Gameweek 36 captaincy
    J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    Who are you captaining this gameweek and why?

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    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Sanchez because I'm a massive wuss.

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    2. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Alexis. Double!

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    3. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Between Cech and Sanchez for me. I can't quite bring myself to captain a goalkeeper but deep down I think he will be the week's highest scorer.

      Most likely Sanchez.

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      1. Boris Bodega
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        I am in exactly the same boat, atm C is on Sanchez and V is on Cech.

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        1. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Yep, same here re VC.

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      2. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Another reason why I'll go Sanchez is that the Chilean is something of a differential in my mini lg - where many rivals have already wildcarded and not included him - instead favouring Gabbiadini. Shaping up to being my Sanchez (c) v their Gabbi (c).

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        1. Pieterke30
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Think you win everty time then - crazy/ridiculous to C Gabbiadini.

          If it's not Sanchez, it has to be Kane, Costa, Hazard or Jesus C. Gabbi C just doesnt make sense.

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          1. TOPDAWG
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            Gabbi lone striker an playing twice. Rather have a dgw player captain.

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        2. George Costanza
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          But, to quote Tiger Woods, he is playing like a spaz

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        3. Desperately Seeking Dusan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          I assumed nearly everybody in my mini leagues would have him post WC but I don't think that's the case.

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      3. My Name Is Prince
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        I should have capped DDG in GW34, so, yeah, I can see the appeal in Cech 😉

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      4. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Dumb idea.. just go alexis

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      5. Lanzini girls just want to …
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Cech sounds like a good shout, do it!! United have no creativity atm, Southampton dressing room and stats are in a mess

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    4. lordkippe
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Sanchez because I think he will bag a couple vs soton. could also get something against a weakened united team. and its a pretty safe option thinking about all the tripple captainers out there

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    5. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I'm giving San(c)hez another chance to prove himself. Let's hope he'll perform like earlier in the season.

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    6. Webbinho
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Cech. 0.66% of the vote. I'm just outside 20k so time for a punt. Got Sanchez, so damage be limited...I hope.

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    7. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Wow, I must have missed a few meetings if people are seriously considering c-ing and Arsenal defender!

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      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Recent DGWKs Grant, DDG, Baily have all prospered.

        In the past BAE and Vidic got huge DGWK scores...... very reasonable to captain a defender in a double.

        But, I've yet to find the gumption to do so - even though history says they are more profitable.

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        1. Scotch Jock
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Yes, but it's much harder to spot the potential diamond among defenders than attackers.

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        2. Pieterke30
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Indeed but surely Koscielny has the most potential? Not Cech? (I know about his save points but Kosc could score or get an assist)

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          1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            that's true but imho, he's expensive for what he is relative to Cech.

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        3. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Jonty, you always do this! You'll mention another player and then play it safe only to go on the Scoutcast and say something along the lines of, "I was saying player X could do well". 🙂

          The way Alexis (and Arsenal) are playing right now, there's only fear that gives him the armband this week. Yes, there's a greater chance of him doing something in 2 games, but perhaps the smarter money is on captaining Hazard, Jesus or one of the Spurs lads?

          I really hope he continues to blank this week as those that pick players according to form and make rational decisions, will be rewarded.

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          1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            I agree... I keep messing about with my team to get Sanchez in but it requires ditching Hazard and Sane for Pedro and Sanchez and although RMT tells me this gets me more, I do just think I'm putting in Sanchez not for rational reasons but due to fear, only fear.

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      2. TOPDAWG
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Lol true

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    8. Clifford☯
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Sanchez because of the DGW.

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    9. TokyoRisingSun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Caved and went Sanchez. Fancy Hazard to outscore him though.

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      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        I hope so!

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    10. ljuta zena
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Triple on Hazard, bcs he will destroy Boro, leading in race title

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

        Could pay off massively

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

      Sanchez(TC). Well, because I had my TC left.

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    12. pokern1nja09
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Sanchez no brainer surely

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      1. TOPDAWG
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Exactly!

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    13. Biancazzurri
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Sanchez, because ML rivals.

      Bring him him for Siggy, Josh or Son (don't have Kane) though?

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    14. Vatroslav
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Hazard, because I need a differential, and expect Chelsea to run riot against a relegated Boro side, especially with Spurs probably winning tonight

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    15. Holte Enders
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Hazard for me! As a Sanchez non - owner I'm praying this gamble pays off.....

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    16. ARKHAM
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Teetering between Chelsea and Spurs because Sánchez isn't worth the money.

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    17. Gilberto.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Özil TC because I'm massively chasing!

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      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        MAVERICK! May the odds be in your favour...

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        1. Gilberto.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Fine line between maverick and stupid, let's hope I fall the right side of the line!

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    18. BbBb
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Currently on Cech - I've gone big on the Arsenal defence with Gabriel & Monreal as well - ignoring Sanchez (poor form and fixtures for attacking returns) but will be hiding behind the sofa

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      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        you'll see me hiding there too... don't think there's a lot of room behind that sofa.

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    19. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Can't decide between Ozil and Hazard

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      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Whatever the question, Ozil is never the answer. Will he even bother to leave the dressing room once, let alone twice?

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    20. Still Unsure
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Like many I will be enjoying Sanchez's 8 point return while Hazard scores 20.

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        1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          I don't see how because I will have Hazard and not Sanchez and fully expect Sanchez to run riot and Hazard to get 2!

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      • Arteta
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Sánchez. Head, heart and gut decision.

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      • Boere Mafia
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Tough question...

        I also need to pick and the added headache. I have to play my TC chip this week as I have my BB chip for GW37

        Sanchez and Cech??? Or who else to TC

        Cech / Cabalerro
        Yoshida / Cedric/ Alonso / Bailly/ Davies
        Alli / Sanchez / Hazard / King / Ndidi
        Kane / Defoe / Gabbiadini

        Thanks

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      • danishdynamite
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Ozil (C)

        Have chosen him over Sanchez as a diff

        You'll find me behind the sofa.

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      • diesel001
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Petr Cech or Harry Kane.

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      • Athletic Bilbo
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Wielding the TC chip. I'm currently 70% Sanchez / 30% Hazard

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        1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Are you not able to bench boost this week and TC in GW37 which are surely better fixtures?

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      • Gideons Rolling Another One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Sanchez

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      • zzquack
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Going for Josh King. Form and fixture against Stoke

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        1. Js31
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Thinking this too. Will he outscore Sanchez / Hazard though?

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      • Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Hazard.

        Think Sanchez (have him too) will score more points in 37 than 36.

        If Alexis goes wild, well, at least I have him - and ML rival doesnt.

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        1. Js31
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Totally agree on this.

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      • Zlatans little helper
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Alonso. Guaranteed a CS, and I reckon attacking returns are due.

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      • wachu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Oezil (TC)

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        1. wachu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          him or Ward-Prowse - only attacking option for this DGW, so I've picked Oezil.

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      • The Real Big Vern
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Logic says not to cap Sanch, dgw or not. Look at his returns, as we all know he does sweet FA when he's not upfront, so I expect an 8 point cappo from him this gw.

        Haz at home to Boro, who are leaking now they are trying to score goals and he is a classic flat track bully, points to Haz cap for me.

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        1. George Costanza
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Right - Sanchez is utter dog turd right now. Did anyone notice that? The best defence in the league rolls into town. Wenger has never beaten a Mourinho team competitively (Community Shield doesn't count as competitive, let's be honest).

          Double gameweek blinkered vision abounds. I have Sanchez but I will certainly not be captaining him. Hazard this week.

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          1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            see this is what I think. And for all Mourinho's rhetoric about fielding a team of kids, he's the boy who cried wolf. Remember Chelsea being a "little horse"? Yes he wants to win the EL but they still have a great chance of top 4, why let Arsenal gain 3 pts on them? He won't park a bus, it'll be a whole coachpark... and then have Rooney or whoever score from a set piece.

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        2. Pep says
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Haz is quite the opposite of a flat track bully

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

            But he is a Stamford Bridge bully

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      • Legomane
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        On Sanchez(c), Hazard(v),
        But a little tempted to punt on Kos(c)ielny.

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      • Cruz88
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        King. I have Sanchez and Gabbi but don't trust them still to get as many points as I think King may (especially as he's playing in the striker role against Stoke who are poo away from home)

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      • shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Sanchez

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      • Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Cech. I don't/won't have Sanchez despite RMT telling me I should have him in for Hazard, Pedro in for Sane and Anichebe in for Barnes but I cannot do it, my eyes tell me Arsenal are poor right now... but don't concede. I'd love to captain Hazard but I think United will park the bus and Saints can't score, hopefully a double clean sheet for Cech with extras

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      • TRIPPIER'S DAD
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Hazard...because that fixture is just too sexy even on its own

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      • jumpinjeffflash
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        I'll be having a Vardy Party! Got my crisps ready and everything. Watford doesn't appear to have much of a defence due to injury and they're not really playing for anything anyway.

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      • Arsène Around
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Sanchez C. I'm like a magpie to DGWs

        Issue for me is Chelsea points likely will be shared between Costa and Hazard, so I have both as coverage
        Kane may score, but same issue of points going between him, Alli, Eriksen etc, whereas Sanchez is responsible for 90% Arsenal's attacking returns (few as they are)

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        1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          good point on Chelsea points shared.

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      • Samurai Blue
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        It has to be Sanchez.

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      • TOPDAWG
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Sanchez obviously. Takes pens as well. Doh!

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      • Hairy Potter
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Hazard as going without Sanchez - eek!

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    21. MJFainty
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Carried over from last page:

      Maguire and Pedro > Azpi and Ward-Prowse (or another 4.8 or under mid)?

      Or go for an Arsenal defender (Kosc)?

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      1. Holte Enders
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Your original pair will outscore the suggested transfers

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        1. George Costanza
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          What he said.

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    22. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Why do most people here prefer Kane to Costa? It's obvious that Chelsea' fixtures are much easier.

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      1. Mark-O
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Explosion

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      2. J0E
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        • 14 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        I think part of it is because Costa has struggled for double digit returns of late...but I agree purely in terms of fixture the Spaniard edges it.

        Both have the form - and although Kane has a poor away record - compared to at White Hart Lane - he has played far less games on the road....and then there's that Vicarage Road game to consider.

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        1. J0E
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          • 14 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          But the quick version is as Mark-O puts it.... explosion indeed.

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          1. Jet5605
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            But if Spurs slip up and Chelsea clinch the title at WBA then Costa could well get discarded and miss the Watford game given his antics over the China move.

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            1. J0E
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              • 14 Years
              6 years, 12 months ago

              If Chelsea have it wrapped up Costa will almost certainly not start one of the GWK 37 matches....that is in the back of my mind. Can see him starting that GWK 38 home match though - think that'll be the first XI seeing as its at home.

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              1. Jet5605
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 12 months ago

                Fair point. Another consideration for me is Pedro keeping Fabregas out of the side which isn't good news for Costa who thrives on Fab's through balls. If Fab was a cert to start then I'd strongly consider Costa. I doubt Pedro will get dropped this weekend after scoring that screamer against Everton.

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                1. J0E
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                  • 14 Years
                  6 years, 12 months ago

                  the good thing about pedro and fab is that they both get game time even if they are not starting. That's why I've gone for Pedro. Costa has got a lot of goals from Fab assists in the final 20 mins.

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              2. Pieterke30
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                • 7 Years
                6 years, 12 months ago

                Doesnt the same apply to Hazard, though?

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      3. Kingsley Royal
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Better form, on pens, more explosive, better player

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        1. rnrd
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Because Costa has not lost it yet and Costa is Costa. Can't trust the guy. If Spurs wins tonight and Chelsea is drawing at HT against MID, Costa owner will just have to hide behind the sofa and pray he's not going to blow up.
          That's how I see Costa in a FPL pov.
          But I'm a conservative player

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      4. tisza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        i'm looking at Costa & Gabbi over Kane & Anichebe.

        Fixtures & their respective home/away records.

        Wouldn't be captaining any of them. And struggling to accept the idea of a probable 4pt ceiling of a DGW BB striker.

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      5. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        You need to have both

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        1. arndff_
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Unfortunately, I can't afford it. Here's my team with 0.0m ITB:
          Cech / Caballero
          Alonso / Vertonghen / Gabriel / Stephens / Holgate
          Sanchez / Hazard / Alli / King / Carroll
          Kane / Jesus / Gabbiadini

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        2. Pieterke30
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          You cant if you also want all of Hazard, Sanchez, Alli/Eriksen, Jesus, Pedro/Sané, and a good defence

          Wish I could do Gabbi OUT Costa IN but dont have the funds (and I have a 108.9 TV)

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    23. amplifiedAnt
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      If you had to pick a captain/vice-captain from this lot, who would you go for? And yes, my TV is low...

      Caballero
      Alonso, Monreal, Yoshida
      Hazard, Ozil, Eriksen, King
      Kane, Jesus, Gabbiadini

      (Pickford, Stephens, Albrighton, Holgate)

      I'm chasing, so currently got Ozil (C), Hazard (VC)

      GTG?

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      1. TokyoRisingSun
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Rather Hazard tbh. Ozil is poor and not very explosive at the best of times

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    24. Pulp Minion
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I have Yos/Stephens so looking for a cheap (4.5) def for BB next week.

      1) Benalouane (Nailed?)
      2) Holgate
      3) Cheap Watford
      4) Other

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      1. TokyoRisingSun
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Maguire

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      2. La Vida Latte
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Kone/Manquillo?

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    25. Mobydeus30
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      repost bottom page:

      i think last setup,first question on wc:

      cech(willy)

      stephens yoshi kone X X
      Hazard,sanchez,alli,eriksen,king
      kane,jesus,anichebe

      for xx:

      a) gabriel alonso
      b) monreal kolarov
      c) monreal anyone else(5.8)

      many tks

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    26. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Chelsea fans - Azpi or Cahill safest from here on in?

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      1. TokyoRisingSun
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Cahill for goal threat

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        1. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          My thinking at the moment. Thanks!

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      2. weaver93
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Azpi..

        Chelsea have more centre backs to rotate, than full backs.-IMO

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        1. rnrd
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          I agree with that.

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      3. Lanzini girls just want to …
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Cahill

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    27. jorgenoj
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Thoughts on this?

      Jaku-Cab
      Alonso-Monreal-Davies-Stephens-Holgate
      Haz-Sanchez-Alli-King-Albrighton
      Costa-Jesus-Anichebe

      1.6 ITB.

      Maybe do Alonso,Albrighton,Anichebe --> Azpi, Capoue, Gabbiadini?
      Or do King --> Sane before GW37?

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

      Final WC dilemma

      Sane / Gabriel / Vert
      or
      Pedro / Koscielny / Huth

      Pedro or Sane will have to start every game - rest of the team is too weak to bench.

      Ta

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      1. The Owl
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        A easily

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    29. Jet5605
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Did anyone hear the heated exchange between Shaun Custis (journo) and Ray Wilkins on Talksport this morning? Custis is such an obnoxious dosser

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      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Yeah I did, I don't like Ray Wilkins, but he was absolutely right

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        1. Jet5605
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Custis is an absolute dwad. He always fails to keep his cool and often comes over as a dosser on Sunday supplement on Sky

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          1. RustyBz
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            what you get from a The Sun journalist

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          2. Cooking_on_Fabregas
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            There are others, aren’t there. There’s did-head, and there’s dalendless shid. And if rumours are to be believed, you’re back on the boddle.

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            1. Jet5605
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 12 months ago

              Quality. Read the smallprint in your Conetract

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    30. Weasel51
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      TC this week and BB next is the way to do it right?

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      1. TokyoRisingSun
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Rather TC next week tbh. Jesus, Hazard, even Sanchez all better options next week

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        1. Weasel51
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          I agree tbh. The fact my bench would be a lot more appealing next weekend is the only thing making me do it this weekend

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          1. TokyoRisingSun
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            Higher points ceiling overall if you BB this week and TC next, IMO.

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    31. kumast
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Leading in two ML´s but chasing in a third. Only in the league I´m chasing does rival have WC and BB. That said, do you think this hacks it?

      Pick, Caballero,
      Yosh, Stephens, Alonso, Monreal, Davies
      Haz, Alexis, King, Sane, Alli
      Jesus, Kane, Gabb

      Or should I squeeze a differential in by swapping Monreal to Gabriel and then Sane to Eriksen? (davies would then become holgate or smith). Thanks a lot.

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      1. TokyoRisingSun
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Looks good to me. Fairly close to the template

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      2. Gilberto.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        I like it. Gabriel slightly under threat I would think, Monreal should be a safer bet. I'd certainly think about Davies though, could be safe for this week and 1 of 37 only

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    32. Gilberto.
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      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Just can't decide between playing Vertonghen or Yoshida! Currently on Vert...

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      1. kumast
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Vertonghen.

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        1. kumast
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Can you take a look at my question above yours? Cheers.

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          1. Gilberto.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            Cheers mate. Answered

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      2. TokyoRisingSun
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Vert. Can't see a clean for yoshi in either. I'm benching Stephens myself

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      3. Webbinho
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Vert. Yoshida could well end up scoring 1 and 1 or 1 and 2. I can't see a cs this week unfortunately.

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        1. Gilberto.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Thank you all

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    33. lordkippe
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Should I do it ? Could it pay off ? would cost me a 24 point hit

      Pickford / Jakupovic

      Alonso /Azpi/Monreal /Stephens /Stones

      Sanchez/Hazard/Coutinho/King/Zaha

      Kane/jesus/Gabbi

      TO

      Pikcford/ Caballero
      Alonso / Monreal / Vertonghen / Stephens / Holgate

      Sanchez / Hazard / eriksen / Sane / King

      Kane / Jesus / ANichebe

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      1. TokyoRisingSun
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        -24? Nothing is worth that

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      2. MTPockets
          6 years, 12 months ago

          No. Team's not bad really.

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        • Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          I actually think your original team is stronger than the one you are planning to change to

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          1. Rasping Drive
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            With the exception of Zaha of course

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      3. arndff_
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Any opinions on my WC?

        Cech / Caballero
        Alonso / Vertonghen / Gabriel / Stephens / Holgate
        Sanchez / Hazard / Alli / King / Carroll
        Kane / Jesus / Gabbiadini

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        1. TokyoRisingSun
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Looks alright. Must say I don't think Gabriel will start all 4, perhaps 2 at the most

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          1. arndff_
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            I want Koscielny, but 0.0m ITB. :/

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        2. insertcomedyname
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          I'm concerned Gabriel's starts will be limited, especially after conceding the penalty and being subbed in the last game.

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          1. arndff_
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            Ok, if you were me, what changes would you do?

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      4. applebonkers
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        • 14 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        sorry monreal, cechm gabriel, mustafi, bellerin. will always be koscielny when an arsenal defensive vacancy comes up. http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/05/13/koscielny-le-coeur-a-poem-for-my-favourite-defender/

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        1. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Get away, you stole that off Baudelaire, surely?

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        2. applebonkers
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          • 14 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          actually this will make no sense context wise now

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          1. Make Arrows Green Again
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            Still glad you shared 🙂

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        3. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Here's a haiku

          Cursive like a Fonte
          Defensive art of van Dijk
          Maya Yoshida

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          1. applebonkers
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            • 14 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            learn something new everyday. 2 lines shorter than my normal go-to poem format (limerick). excellent.

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            1. Make Arrows Green Again
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 12 months ago

              I love me a limerick too XD

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      5. Kenny Dogleash
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        A/ Ox and Jesus (0.9m ITB)
        B/ Eriksen and Gabbi

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        1. arndff_
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Depends on that which players from Arsenal/City/Spurs you've already owned.

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      6. alfoir
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        I've looked on at a lot of wildcard teams with envy, mainly because I've been restricted by a low team value of £101.3m.

        So, for those with say £102m or less, how is your template looking? What budget options are you going for? Currently I'm on:

        Willy / Pickford
        Alonso / Davies / Gabriel / Holgate / Stephens
        Sanchez / Hazard / Eriksen / Sane / Carroll
        Kane / Jesus / Anichebe

        Gives me three doubles this week (Sanchez cpt, Gabriel and Stephens) and 13 doubles next week (probably Hazard cpt). Would love to upgrade Gabriel>Monreal/Kos and Davies>Vert to mitigate rotation risk, as well as Carroll>King and Anichebe>Gabbi, but the funds don't allow.

        How is everyone else tackling this dilemma?

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        1. arndff_
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          You can sell Sane to King and do one of the mentioned upgrades.

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        2. jorgenoj
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Kane, Gabriel --> Costa, Monreal

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