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Podcast May 11

The ScoutCast – Episode 225 – Brutal

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“Brutal” can be the only way to describe the way the ScoutCast collective round on the mis-fortune of a fellow FFS team member.

I say “misfortune”, in truth, Jonty, Andy and Az join me in showing little sympathy for Spencer’s predicament as we circle his catastrophic 40-point hit and take turns jabbing at the corpse of his Gameweek 36 line-up. When you end up with Victor Anichebe as your captain, it’s difficult to show any mercy.

Spencer’s plight provides some light relief before we delve into our own insecurities following Spurs’ “impossible” defeat to West Ham, as Chelsea prepare to wrap up the title race and ruin our run-in.

Your community questions quiz us on the impact of the inevitable, and, in the light of doubts surrounding Eden Hazard’s prospects, we discuss merits of a swoop for his compatriot Kevin De Bruyne.

Elsewhere, we scrape the barrel for Manolo Gabbiadini alternatives up front and pull up the sofa cushions to hunt for some value in midfield.

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. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Sorry RP
    best choice here guys

    A. Alli and Gabriel to KDB and Davies (-4)
    b. Hazard and Gabriel to KDB and Alderwield (-4)
    C. Gabriel to Kompany

    chasing my ML rival and he is 32pts ahead and have
    sanchez Hazard Alli King

    so was leaning towards a or b and captain KDB probably,,, but i may be wrong

    thoughts ?!

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    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      C for me and Alli to Sane?

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      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        i have caballero and jesus
        so only one from KDB/Kompany/Sane !!

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        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          I see, Gabriel to Monreal?
          A if you really want KDB.

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  2. Asd123
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Hey guys, I was wondering what the best transfer option would be with my current team:

    Cech Caballero
    Cahill Alonso Stephens Holgate Fernandez
    Morrison Sanchez Alli King JWP
    Jesus Costa Gabbiadini

    A) Alli to KDB
    B) Holgate & King to Holding & Sane
    C) Any other suggestions

    Also, do you think Aguero will start on Saturday?
    Thank You!

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    1. Made in Japan
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Ali > Sane & then upgrade Morrison?

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  3. FearBoner
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    KDB or Diego Costa?
    Not sure Costa is going to start if they won the league this weekend

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    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      KDB imo

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    2. Expected Toulouse
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      KDB

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  4. Asd123
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Hey guys, I was wondering what the best transfer option would be with my current team:

    Cech Caballero
    Cahill Alonso Stephens Holgate Fernandez
    Morrison Sanchez Alli King JWP
    Jesus Costa Gabbiadini

    A) Alli to KDB with a -4 hit
    B) Holgate & King to Holding & Sane
    C) Any other suggestions

    Also, do you think Aguero will start on Saturday?
    Thank You!

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  5. Footballfriend
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Only 2 Sgw players. Maguire and Carroll, playing BB. Worth using the FT to trade out Maguire for Jones or Stephens (already have yoshida)?

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    1. Expected Toulouse
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Yeah for Stephens it could be.

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  6. hellios
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Any updates on Koscielny ??

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    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      need to wait for the presser

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    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 12 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      He's back in training. Thats all there is.

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  7. Ravager
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Lukaku + De Roon > Jesus + Albrighton (-4)? Yay or Nay?

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    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      lukaku might hurt .... very tough choice tbh
      leaning towards yay

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      1. Ravager
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Yup. That's why i'm hesitant sadly. Can see him exploding against Watford

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  8. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Went Gabriel + Eriksen > Kompany + Ramsey, little flair little security. Ramsey looks dangerous as always.

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    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      He looks like he couldnt hit a barn door!

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      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Perhaps, but in the right positions.

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        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Decent transfers tbf, brought in Kompany myself so hopefully Stones is not back to fitness now!

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          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 20 days ago

            assuming you have Alli/Kane that is!

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    2. Delhidynamo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Risky

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  9. SneP
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    A. Costa ,Hazard and Alonso
    B. Pedro, Hazard and Alonso

    Please help with the Chelsea assets, which option would you choose?

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    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      easy A

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  10. semiconductor
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    No one thinking of arsenal strikers??

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    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Poor options imo as both Welbeck and Giroud will be interchanged.

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      1. semiconductor
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        They are very good priced though

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        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          If it suits your set up, go for it. I think Giroud might get the nod to start the next one.

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  11. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Gabbi + Haz to Jesus + Fab

    yay or nay?

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    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      You would need Jesus but Haz to Fab is sideways,Even Fab is a rotation risk.
      Any alternatives moves that allow u to do Gabbi to Jesus?

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      1. Toonzie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        costa?

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        1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Only If u plan to captain Jesus

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  12. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Should I hold on to Bailly now or ship him to Kos/Monreal for (-4) (have Cech and doing -8 besides this move)

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    1. Toonzie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      hold

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  13. Expected Toulouse
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Sorry for repost.
    Current team: BB this week, taken -8 so far.
    Cech Caballero
    Alonso Daniels Yoshida Stephens Friend
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Sane King
    Kane Jesus Anichebe
    Anything else worth a hit?
    Thinking Friend to Monreal.
    2.2m itb.

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  14. Rian23
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    4.6 MID recommendations?

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    1. Made in Japan
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Ndidi/Capoue?

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  15. jbenny1107
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    KDB or Sanchez this game week. Can't get both.

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    1. Expected Toulouse
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Sanchez, he has a large ownership. If chasing though get KDB.

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  16. semiconductor
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Quick one
    1. Alonso + T.carroll
    Or
    2. Luiz + Albrighton

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  17. POGBOOM KEBABOOM
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Have chances for matic to play 2 game this week?if yes

    matic or albrighton?

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    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      I like your thinking on Matic, not mentioned on here at all. Think he plays most of the minutes between now and the end.

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      1. POGBOOM KEBABOOM
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        yes..matic last 2 game a goal and an assist. its good for 5th mid if he can play both this dgw.

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        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Can you afford King? If not Matic looks a great option!

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          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 20 days ago

            Sry King has shot up in value now of course. Matic price is great! I think he's one that has been overlooked on here as a 5th mid. GL!

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            1. POGBOOM KEBABOOM
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 20 days ago

              Already have king. i think matic come in.

              Cabalero Cech
              Alonso Monreal Vertonghen Stephens Yoshida
              Sanchez Hazard KDB Matic King
              Kane Jesus Anichebe

              need full strength team because im chasing in minileague 30 behind leader..thanks GL

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    2. MrZ
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      had been monitoring matic too since last week.
      1 goal 8 assists vs 2 goals 3 assists last year.
      was torn between him or fab for my 3rd chelsea

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      1. POGBOOM KEBABOOM
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        for me fab more point than matic..but i cant afford fab.

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  18. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    3 pts behind my mini league leader

    Willy - Pickford
    Monreal - Stephens - Yoshida - Holgate - Bailly
    Hazard - Alexis - Eriksen - Sane - Capoue
    Costa - Kane - Gabbi

    2 FT

    A) Haz to KDB
    B) Gabbi + Haz to Jesus and someone under 8.1m?

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    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Very tough to decide
      Is it possible to do Costa to Jesus and Hazard to KDB?

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      1. Toonzie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        nope i have sane and willy

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    2. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Looks like squeaky bum tum for you this DGW ...

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      1. Toonzie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        why say so 😮

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    3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Oh wait u have 2 city
      A)Has a chance to backfire badly
      B)Jesus good move but not sure which mid probably Fabregas only?

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    4. Orticker
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      B
      Jesus is probably better option than KDB.
      You can get Sterling with B.

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      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        But sterling is prone to rotation too

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    5. Toonzie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      if i do gabbi to jesus

      who can i get for under 8.1

      please note i alr have jesus willy and sane

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      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Here are your options :
        Sterling : If he plays,a great option but likely to be rotated
        Fabregas : Can come off the bench too to deliver,Again a bit risky but could pay off
        Siggy : Fighting for relegation,he could be a great differential
        Willian/Pedro?

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  19. Xherdan
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Here is my team, Bench boost will use.

    Caballero, Heaton
    Yoshida, Alonso, Ben Davies (tot), Valencia, Banies
    Sanchez, Alli, Son, Coutinho, King
    Gabbiadini, Costa, Lukaku

    ITB : 0,5
    Is there worth for a -4?
    Many thanks

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    1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Possible Gabbi and Coutinho >>>> Jesus & another ????

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    2. Made in Japan
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Valencia > Any Arsenal defender

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  20. jimbo_smells
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Gabriel & Hazard -> Kompany & Fabregas for a -4

    Allows me to upgrade Anichebe to Lllorente/Rondon for AOA in GW38

    Yay or Nay?

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  21. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Is Coutinho to Sane/Silva worth a hit? (Doing -8 besides that,Coutinho has Boro in 38)

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  22. Delhidynamo
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Safe to assume Bailly will be nailed for prem matches now?

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  23. The Happy One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Just looking for some advice as cant see much I can do..
    Chasing in ML, 0.0itb, 2 FTs, bench boost activated

    Willy - Pickford
    Daniels - Stephens - Alonso - Holgate - Kingsley
    King - Sane - Albrighton - Hazard - Sanchez (C)
    Kane - Costa - Gabbi

    Cheers in advance 🙂

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    1. Ciro Di Marzio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Having holgate AND Kingsley isn't ideal.
      I've seen a few people downgrading Gabbi to anichibe to allow upgrades. Personally I'm keeping Gab tho.

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      1. The Happy One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        What you reckon about switching Kingsley to Benalouane or Holding? Need to downgrade 0.1 somewhere else!

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        1. Ciro Di Marzio
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          I don't fancy either actually, not convinced holding will play and Leicester fixtures are tough.
          I would Gabbi to anichebe and Kingsley to monreal or something.
          Either that or just save.

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  24. St. Joseph
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    When is the arsenal presser?

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  25. Ciro Di Marzio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Help me out please?

    A Jak and Alli
    B caballero and fabregas/Pedro (-4)
    C cech and fabregas/Pedro (-4)

    If B or C which Chelsea mid? This is doing my head in!

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  26. All Bäcks
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Lallana out for (-4) anyone? Decent fixtures, whu GW37 and MID GW38.

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  27. Mishon
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    I have to start one of these two: Guzan (MID) or Heaton (bou). Thoughts?

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    1. Orticker
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Guzan

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      1. Ciro Di Marzio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        +1

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        1. Mishon
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Thanks both!

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    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      you don't fancy a hit for a DGW goalkeeper?

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      1. Mishon
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        No $$$ + already took a -8 this GW

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        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          hits are seperate. If Willy outscores Heaton by 4 points or more you're winning. I think he will do that easily enough.

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    3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Yeah get a hit for Caballero mate

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      1. Mishon
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        -12 it is. Brought Willy for Heaton.

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  28. Orticker
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    A. Lukaku+Robertson to Costa+Kompany
    B. Lukaku+Zaha to Costa+Sterling/Sane
    C. Hazard+Zaha to KDB+Sterling/Sane
    D. Hazard+Robertson to KDB+Kompany

    What would be the best option guys?
    Jesus and Gabbi are the other two forwards. Already got Sanchez.

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    1. Hakchak
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Would do C or D. lukaku probably best single game fixture this week

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  29. MrZ
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    a. daniels,zaha>mustafi, matic
    b. daniels, zaha, redmond>mustafi, fabregas, albrighton

    which one is better?

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  30. Hakchak
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Chasing top 100 with an outside chance and mulling potential changes to get me there

    A. Hazard + Tom Carroll + Costa
    B. Fab + Sane + Costa (-4)
    C. Hazard + De Bruyne + Anichebe (-4)

    Many thanks all, thinking Hazard out would be a great differential and leaning towards B myself

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    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Since you've been doing this well so far it wouldn't make sense to go against your gut feeling - so B.

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      1. Hakchak
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Thanks Pierce

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    2. Toonzie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      B

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      1. Hakchak
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Thanks Toonzie

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