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The Numbers Game – Swansea City

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Swansea City are the next side to be assessed as part of our in-depth team-by-team analysis series for members.

We start by checking in on the team statistics in an attempt to spot trends or improvements over the past 12 months before we shift to analyse player data, as we attempt to narrow the field ahead of the new campaign.

Having been ensconced in the security of mid-table in 2015/16 – claiming 47 points to finish in twelfth position – the Swans were left floundering last season. With just three wins in the opening 19 Gameweeks of 2016/17, the Welsh outfit looked doomed at the midway point until the arrival of Paul Clement.

Appointed as successor to Francesco Guidolin, the new manager chalked up four victories in his first six fixtures to steer his side out of the drop zone. Swansea ultimately clinched fifteenth spot on 41 points – seven clear of relegation, scoring 45 goals.

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  1. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Who would u rather have.

    Willian 7m

    Pogba 8m

    Thanks

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    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Hard one. Pogba probably as Willian will need replacing after few games when Hazard back

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    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Willian , and who for the extra mil for ,me

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    3. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I have both, if I had to choose would be Pogba who stays.

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    4. Better Call Paul
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Both if possible

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      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Team is

        Foster elliot
        Kolasenac trippier daniels suttner long
        Kdb Salah willian fraser Carroll
        Kane lukaku Austin

        Would love pogba but squeezing him in tough.....

        Can downgrade Austin to jrod but still need another 0.5 to upgrade willian to pogba...

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    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Willian.

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    6. 6thGoal
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Pogba, guaranteed starter. Willian, not so. At least until Hazard returns.

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      1. Fantasy failure
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Having the same dilemma, but went Pog + J Rod over Willian and Austin.

        Willian is a short term fix, and at 7m is hard to replace when Hazard returns. Would like Austin for Southampton cover but feel that's worth sacrificing for a free-to-roam Pogba.

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  2. dunas_dog
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    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    How is this for a defence. Chosen Dann as good early fixtures and roates well with Mee. But is he nailed as not seen in many teams? Also considering Dawson Ake/Daniels but Bournemouth have some tough fixtures.

    DDG Elliot
    Trippier Walker Bertrand Dann Mee

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    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Just not much upside for 5.0, expect that's why you've not seen him in many teams.

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    2. Stokelona
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      He should still be nailed even though they've got a new manager and new defender in rideweld. They've been playing with 3 centre backs in pre season which could help for clean sheets. I think he's a good pick to rotate as he has a goal in him. Decent alternative to a West Brom/bournemouth defender.

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  3. PvA
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Can't wait for the season to start.

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    1. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Same here i'll be on my holidays for gameweek 1 and 2 🙂

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

        Holiday from work?

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        1. KingNidge
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Bulgaria 🙂

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

            Oiii I used to work with a few Bulgarian boys, top guys. Loved them 🙂

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            1. KingNidge
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Aye it's some spot i'm debating joining the Bulgarian mafia and staying there 🙂

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

                😆

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          2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Erquy for me. Same.

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            1. KingNidge
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Lovely Doos.. enjoy

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                You too, mate. You too! 😀

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    2. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Me neither.

      Missus is away the while weekend of GW2 so I'll be watching each and every televised game 🙂 😆

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

        Whole

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

          Easy, where is she at?

          Hope you're not going to lock her in the basement.

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  4. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    FERNANDO LLORENTE IS SET TO MISS SWANSEA CITY’S SEASON-OPENER AT SOUTHAMPTON BUT IS MAKING PROGRESS IN HIS RECOVERY FROM A BROKEN ARM.

    https://www.swanseacity.com/news/llorente-set-miss-southampton-trip

    Welcome Tammy Abraham.

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Is that not pretty short sighted though? Alos when Llorente returns youre stuck with trying to get rid of a 5.5 att

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      1. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thats the risk you take.
        But then could be a good option if Llorente is out for the first 4 weeks or something if on an early WC.

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          But why take a risk at the very very start?

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          1. Whats the Mata?
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Everyone have a different style of playing mate.

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 15 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      How many GWs do you think he'll get?

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      1. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        2-3 atleast if not more.
        By that time we should have more news on Llorente's injury

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        1. The Royal Robin
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Surely that depends if he's scoring? Which he's capable of.

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          1. Whats the Mata?
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Yeah he's looked good in pre-season

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      2. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        If he does well in first games he may stay in team albeit slightly wider.

        Not like swans are blessed with attacking talent is it..

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        1. Whats the Mata?
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          All depends on Siggy. If he stays it'll be a lot better for Tammy owners

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    3. Ramboros
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I'm seeing so much strange stuff when it comes to Abraham.

      Swansea plays either a 4-3-3 or a 4-1-2-1-2 with largely the same players.

      The big difference in the formations is where Sigurdsson and Ayew are playing. In the first formation they are wingers. In the latter formation Sigurdsson is an offensive midfielder and Ayew is a striker.

      The reason Ayew is more nailed on than Abraham is due to an asymmetry in player responsibilities. Whereas the midfielders and fullbacks on the left are great at providing width(Carroll, Olsson), those on the right are not(Fer/Ki, Naughton). Therefore the right side striker will have a lot of space on the wing to do whatever he wants. Often times he will also be forced to play wide rather than being in the centre.

      My impression of Abraham is that he has a lot of the same assets as Llorente. He's strong, a good target man, a decent finisher and has a high work rate. Those are the attributes Swansea need from their 9 regardless of formation. Abraham is therefore nailed on whenever Llorente is out injured.

      The more I watch of Abraham, the more I'm convinced that he's faster, better at dribbling, and worse at heading than I first anticipated. Therefore he might be in contention for Ayew's secondary striker/winger role. I still doubt this will happen, and that Ayew is nailed on regardless of formations.

      Tl;dr Abraham is nailed on as a striker while Llorente is out and will not play when Llorente is fit. Ayew should be nailed on regardless of formation and Llorente's fitness.

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    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not so good with Southampton and Man U first 2 fixtures and most will have defensive cover from them due to good early fixtures!

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  5. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Best 3 defensive options to begin with, in your opinion?

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Alonso Trippier Bertrand

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      1. Garlana
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        This, or even a city defender...still trying to work out who though...

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        1. The Royal Robin
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Walker?

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          1. Garlana
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            I'm actually looking at Danilo...could be good for a few games, walker is difficult to fit in, probably try kompany before him.

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    2. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Bertrand - Kolasinac - Yoshida

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Monreal, Yoshida and Daniels for me. 🙂

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    4. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Regardless of rest of team ?
      Mine based on what I can afford elsewhere Trippier, Bertrand and someone else , still thinking FF

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    5. 6thGoal
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Alonso, Valencia and Kompany. They anchor my defense.

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    6. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks all. Loads of options around - struggling to figure out any standouts.

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    7. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Bailly, Yoshida and Dawson for me.

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    8. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Walker Bertrand Trippier

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    9. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Kolasinac, Trippier(for that amazing value, another Walker in the making) and Bertrand

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    10. Forever mirin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Alonso, Kolasniac and Walker (+Trippier)

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    11. Jamie_GAWA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Kompany Trippier Daniels

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    12. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Just reinforces my point - no clear favorites. All good options but no "template" defence as such. Can't remember a situation like this!

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  6. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Herrera will beneficial or get rotated with the signing of Matic?

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    1. Corona Macallan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Herrera is very much needed in that midfield

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    2. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Who cares, he shouldn't be in any FPL team...

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  7. blank
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    What do you guys think about this 1st draft?

    Courtois
    Bellerin Bailly Trippier
    KDB Alli Willian Capoue
    Aguero Costa Chicharito

    Martinez Hunemeier Rangel McArthur

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

      Not bad but need replacements for Costa and Capoue!

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      1. blank
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Why and who do you suggest and why?

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        1. FPL.team
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          You really need to know why you should remove Costa? :-/

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          1. blank
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Yes that's why I asked. I know he might be going, I'll swap for Morata if he does

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            1. FPL.team
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Not might, will and if not, he won't play. Swap him now...

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        2. thepeen555
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Costa won't be there and won't play

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      2. statenisland
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I have a very similar set up

        Capoue > Knockaert
        Costa > Morata
        Chicharito > Gayle

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        1. blank
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Thanks for the input. Who is Knockaert and why do you think Gayle over Chicha?

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          1. statenisland
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Gayle - 23 goals in 32 apps for Newcastle

            Knockaert - Brighton - 13 goals in 40 apps last season - EFL's Championship Player of the Year

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    2. Budweiser
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Capoo??

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    3. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Costa will probably be behind Morata and Batashuayi so I'd avoid. Also Capoue has apparently had a falling out with the boss so I'd avoid for now as well

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    4. Ayew Holding Mee Cork
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Costa? Do you follow football news?

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      1. blank
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Haven't been recently no, though 1st draft. So Morata it is.

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  8. thorvaldsson
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    No Mustafi around huh? I'll take that gamble. No Mahrez potentially I bet Arsenal snuff Leicester out.

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    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not worth the gamble , looks unlikely to start

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      1. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Who do you think'll start in defence for Arsenal instead?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Mertesacker.

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  9. Budweiser
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A. Phillips Austin
    B. Redmond J.Rod???

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  10. Lallana's Bananas
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Ederson & Craig Dawson or Foster & Company?

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    1. Lallana's Bananas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      *Kompany

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      1. Budweiser
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        A probably more reliable

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    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Foster and Kompany. Pep said keepers may rotate

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    3. 6thGoal
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Kompany and Foster

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  11. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    GREGHAMMER95?

    Here's one to make you laugh. Or cry. 🙂

    Our ENTIRE strike force has had 270 minutes on the pitch. Oh, and 180 of them, including the only goal, and only assist has just been sent to Coventry. Sorry, that should read Middlesborough.

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    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      So should I get shot of Lanzini?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Minor injury. 90 minutes so far, 1 goal. I would.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          - he's a midfielder, obviously.

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          1. 32chickens
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Is this a party managing brewery situation?

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              It is. Really is.

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          2. Debauchy
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Lanzini really due to breakout , said it last season.
            But really a watch and wait to see how team gels imo

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            1. greghammer95
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              I really think Lanzini has hit his limit in terms of output. He's a fantastic player but think he's a little too lightweight and goes missing far too often. Unpopular opinion but he's had good spells in the team, having said that though I would like to see what he can do with better players around him.

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        2. Boris Bodega
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I can do Willian & Lanzini > KDB & Fraser. Would you approve?

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            I don't really like KDB. I do like, and have Willian. I have Fraser also. 🙂

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            1. Debauchy
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Not big on KDB , but have to have a City at outset and is at least nailed

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            2. Boris Bodega
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              I'm also wary of the cost, but he is as nailed as most and is more easily downgrade-able.

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                This is true. But make sure that you have that 5.5 slot ready. 🙂

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                1. Boris Bodega
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 10 months ago

                  Going for Zaha for now - Willian, Pogba, Ramsey, Zaha & Carroll.
                  Bound to all change over the next week anyway....thanks for the advice

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    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I hear that Everton are after Winston Ried as well.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Well, he has had zero pre-Season, so they are welcome, frankly.

        They must have discovered what an awful cock-up they have made with Keane ... 😀

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        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          he will brobably replace the injured Mori as back up.

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        2. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          No great loss Doos . Winston getting on yeah

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            He is. He is also not the most loyal team member.

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    3. greghammer95
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Jeeeezus, at least this means we're not scoring goals for a reason though? (Claret & Blue goggles firmly on).

      Same story as last season, I'm still optimistic if Hernandez gets fit though.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        If, and when.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Toni Martinez ftw. 😉

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          1. greghammer95
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            He's got a lucky volley in him. He'll do. I think we're silly selling Fletcher but also reckon he wanted the move.

            Bring back Carlton Cole tbh.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Might as well. 😥

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

    Anyone know what the Matic transfer does for Mkhitaryan and Pogba?

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    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      General consensus is that Pogba becomes more of an asset.

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    2. Better Call Paul
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Means pogba is going straight in my basket

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    3. Lovren an elevator
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah I'm wondering if it pushes Pogba to a more AMC and threatens mkhi's minutes or whether he sits back alone and Herrera makes way, probably not dropping Herrera cos isn't he signing a new mega deal?
      Either way, Pogba is secure and more forward, Mkhi unfortunately (cos he's amazing) is still under threat

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    4. Lovren an elevator
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Plus perisic could still come in and ruin things for mkhi

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    5. Forever mirin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      + for Pogba
      - for Mhiki

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  13. Lovren an elevator
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Pick the best 2 please...

    A. Ince
    B. Fraser
    C. JWP
    D. Gray (if Mahrez leaves)
    E. Groß

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

      Ince and Fraser, but would end up rotating based on fixtures. I like Groß as well.

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      1. Lovren an elevator
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah I'm looking to rotate,
        Currently on 433

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    2. Big Sum
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      D

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    3. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Gross and Ince.

      Fraser, JWP and Gray all not nailed. But as you say, Gray could become a key player if Mahrez leaves.

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      1. Lovren an elevator
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        It's looking likely that Mahrez is leaving now doesn't it?
        I just hope they don't sign a replacement, although I think the money may end up being spent on Iheanacho?

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  14. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    RMT out of 10 please:

    Forster
    Trippier Dawson Bailly Kompany
    Willian Zaha Salah
    Aguero Lukaku Jesus

    Recommendations would be appreciated!
    I plan to transfer Kane or Alli in after 5-10 games, because City have very promising fixtures and Tottenham may start slowly at Wembley.

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    1. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      8/10, not sure about having both Aguero and Jesus myself at the expense of Kane/Alli - but I understand your reasons for doing so. Then again, if Aguero and Jesus both start well (a la Sturridge/Suarez) you'll be off to a flyer, as very few will have both.

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  15. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I know people are wary of Abraham and the mention of him invokes many a joke... But nobody was laughing about Gray this time last year and he was in nearly everybody's draft and went on to make it into a lot of people's teams for GW1 and beyond, scoring a similar amount in the Championship prior to his PL debut, add to that a better team who went up. So technically we should expect more from Abraham, scoring 26 goals in a dog awful Bristol team?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Is Abraham nailed on?

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      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Well I can't see how he isn't. Llorente doesn't look ready to play with a broken arm. And I can't see Ayew or McBurnie squeezing him out. 26 goals in the Championship isn't to be sniffed at either. Chelsea will want him to play too.

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    2. GuyIncognito
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Is he going to start, that's my question. Surely he'll be eased in? I'd have him over Gayle if I knew he was starting.

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      1. Black Panther
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        He will definitely start. Swans are playing with a diamond midfield with Ayew and Tammy as strikers. When Llorente comes back, he'll partner Tammy, not replace.

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    3. 6thGoal
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Maybe not laughing, but there were still concerns he wouldn't score enough for BUR. Now I bought into the hype and drafted Gray in for GW1 and a few subsequent weeks. Not sure I would consider another budget forward as my #3 this season.

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      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        My point was, Gray wasn't a complete flop was he? I think it's just harsh to completely dismiss him.

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        1. GuyIncognito
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Gray was a good player and a terrible tweeter.

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        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 15 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Gray was a failure really. Outside GW2 vs Liverpool where he got a goal and an assist. He played the 1st 5 games before being banned for tweets.

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        3. 6thGoal
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          He wasn't but he didn't really live up the expectations though. I believe 9 goals on the season, 3 in the first half. Flop based on the hype. Just have to wait and see how Abraham performs. With the potential move of Sigurdsson, it's going to really hurt the offensive potential of Swansea. Not sure I would consider any offensive assets.

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    4. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Wouldn't start with him. I'd see how he fits in, then get him on a wildcard.

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  16. Pellegrini Falcon
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Foster
    Trip Daniels Tomkins Bertrand
    Willian KDB Cout Zaha
    Luk Kane

    Elliot Carroll Mee 4.5

    0.5 itb, should I use it to upgrade anyone? Or leave it as it is

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

      If you are not stuck on Bertrand, downgrade to a 5.0 from So'ton and upgrade Willian or Zaha to Pogba. Figure with the Matic signing, he will be more attacking this season. Just an idea.

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  17. PvA
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    @TM can I get that image in your grav with the LMS code?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/7b164adcd64cbeacc301e1bebc23d78d?s=52&d=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Fffs-theme%2Fimages%2Favatar-default.gif

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

        Thanks, I'll promote the league while you're gone 🙂

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          It's fine but thanks for the offer.

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

            You sure? It's not a problem for me...

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            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              All good.

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  18. Corona Macallan
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Coutinho or Pogba?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Coutinho.

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    2. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Coutinho is leaving I think if PSG sign Neymar so go for Pogba till the situation is sorted with Coutinho.

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    3. dan1992
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Coutinho

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    4. 6thGoal
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Both, that's the plan currently...

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    5. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Coutinho or Mané is more the question.

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      1. MiguelAngel
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Mane for me

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    6. ***00tennis***
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Salah

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    7. Corona Macallan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks all

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    8. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Cout can't hit a post , Pog can't miss one

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  19. Qaiss
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Am I the only one who might double up on teams? E.g. have Pogba and Lukaku. Cant see why people aren't doing this more when last season Kane and Alli got loads of points and everyone had them in their teams. It can work.

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

      I am with Pogba kaku KDB Jesus

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    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No you're not alone.

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    3. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I think you might be the only one. Good luck sir.

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    4. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Quite common. For me, Alonso & Willian - KDB & Kompany, Lukaku & De Gea (maybe Pogba)

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      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I mean only midfielders and attackers. For example, Ozil and Lacazette or De Bruyne and Aguero.

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        1. Catastrophe
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I see...maybe not so common given the pairings are very expensive - I would have thought Lukaku and Pogba would be the most common and I will probably go down that route too. I started off with Kane & Alli but don't fancy Alli (or Spurs) to start as well as the others..

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    5. 6thGoal
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I am doubling up on So'ton and Spurs (might change) and tripling up on Man United.

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    6. thepeen555
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not alone just some don't like to do it, if team blanks they all do

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    7. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Don't worry, plenty of Utd fans will start off with both, you'll be in good company

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    8. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I have Pogba & Kane too.

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      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Lukaku**

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  20. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    How's this looking chaps?

    De Gea
    Alonso, Kolasinac, Kompany, Yoshida
    KDB, Zaha, Willian, JWP
    Lukaku, Kane

    (Elliot, Carroll, Mariappa, McBurnie)

    A) Stick
    B) Kolasinac, Zaha & JWP -> Trippier, Pogba & Milivojevic
    C) Alonso, Kolasinac & Zaha -> Luiz, Daniels & Salah

    Cheers!

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    1. Forever mirin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Great team.

      How about just JWP & Yosh - Mili & Trippier (or Mariappa - Suttner)

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      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks. Southampton have fantastic fixtures so want to keep at least one in.

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  21. Chrisitis
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Foster
    Kompany Bertrand Alderweireld
    Willian Coutinho Eriksen Ramsey
    Jesus Lukaku Mounié

    Myhill Carroll Dunk Mee

    Pretty sure things will change but good for now?

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  22. pax888
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Now Aurier is pretty much a done deal for United!

    Who is the most nailed United defender? Surely Bailly.

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

      Still think Valencia and Bailly are the most nailed on.

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      1. thepeen555
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Valencia won't be nailed as Jose don't see him as a natural In that position

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

          Jose said Valencia is the best right back in the world. He most definitely views him as a natural right back

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    2. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      DDG

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    3. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Bailly. But for me, I'm going with DDG. Only nailed player in that team apart from Pogba and Lukaku imo.

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    4. thepeen555
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Really? not heard anything

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    5. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Aurier plays mainly RB so he would make Valencia less appealing, while increasing Bailly popularity.

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  23. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Go on, stick your necks out. Who's got a gut feeling Pogba might actually come good this season?

    o/

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

      He's currently in my starting XI

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    2. GuyIncognito
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I do, 12-15 goals imo.

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    3. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I do and he's in my team.

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    4. Forever mirin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Posted this a few weeks ago:

      THE COMMUNITY ROUND-UP 15 DAYS, 4 HOURS AGO
      Would try to fit Pogba in. Nailled, set pieces (ink pens probably), advanced role. Could very well be better value than Lukaku.

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  24. crazyasianac
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Pogba Trippier Bertrand
    or
    Salah Ake Yoshida

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  25. Mr. Sackrider
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Choose A or B ?
    A) Alli Ake Redmond
    B) Pogba Kolasinac Zaha

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

      B

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  26. MiguelAngel
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    My second RMT. Kane-less...
    Thoughts?

    Hart Eliot
    Trippier David Luiz Yoshida Daniels Rangel
    Mane Eriksen Willian Zaha RLC
    Lukaku Jesus Austin

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  27. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Is Danny rose going to back for the start of the season if not i might conside Kyle walker pieters if he is in the game

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    1. Harper (No more Penandes)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Rose might miss the first game, but Ben Davies is backup for him at LWB

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    2. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No he won't be. Not sure that's a good idea regardless

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  28. Waxys
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Koscielny and Mustafi out?

    Mertesacker get in!!!

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  29. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    @TM - Can you explain LMS please? (Without sending me a link)

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

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/07/21/the-last-man-standing-competition-3/

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      1. dan1992
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Please RMT 1-10 and suggest replacements.

        Foster (Heaton)

        Trippier Bertrand Daniels (Hefele) (Dunk)

        Coutinho Redmond Puncheon De Bruyne (Carrol)

        Gayle Lukaku Kane

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Need to at least score the safety score each GW after hits.

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  30. chilli con kone
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Is Pied @4.5 worth a punt if I'm wildcarding after 4.5?

    Will it be his place to loose if he starts the season?

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

      I think he will fill in until Cedric is ready.

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