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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. Tornado
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Jwp or ritchie?

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

      Ritchie. Not even close due to nailedness and set pieces (ink. pens).

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

        Richie on pens etc for newcastle eh?

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    2. ***00tennis***
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I'd say Ritchie now fav to take them

      https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/newcastle-united/elfmeterschuetzen/verein/762/plus/0?saison_id=2016

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    3. ***00tennis***
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      although poss Phillips out so Chadli could be even better as he's defo on pens

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  2. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Best 5 - 5.5 mil MF.... Need some suggestions???

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

      JWP, Fraser, Milivo, Can

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    2. Expected Toulouse
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Fraser

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      1. FPL ElasticO
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Really looking to crack this years Mahrez ..... from the start. I know its not easy to predict.

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    3. Redcat1
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ndidi @ 5m

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      1. FPL ElasticO
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Ndidi will be a good differential.... but will not get much returns point-wise....

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

      JWP, Gray, Fraser, Gross

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      1. FPL ElasticO
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Already have Gross, but new to PL will he be a too risky....

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

      Fancy JWP. Fantastic early fixtures

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    6. SAY MY NAME
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      JWP/Gross both worth a shout, may not explode but should get a reasonable tally over the season

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  3. Rupert The Horse
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    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Elgar finally goes, what an innings, and effectively the end of the match.
    Well done England.

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    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Cricket is dog shit

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  4. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Play with 3 decent strikers or play with Alonso?

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    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      both

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  5. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    How good is it

    DDG // Elliot

    Trippier Danilo Yoshida Kolasinac Alonso

    Willian KDB Zaha // Carroll Chalobah

    Kane Lukaku // Mcburnie

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

      4 Defenders enough

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      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        5 isn't even enough

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  6. olidooley
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    a)
    Foster (Elliot)
    Trippier Ake Yoshida (Mee Suttner)
    KDB Salah Willian Ince (RLC)
    Kane Luk Gayle

    b)
    Foster (Elliot)
    Kolasinac Trippier Ake Yoshida (Mee)
    KDB Salah Willian RLC (Carroll)
    Kane Luk Gayle

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    1. Paulinho14
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      b

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

    bortomed

    is Bailly 100% in PL considering his 3 matches ban in European football?

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    1. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      he's already served 1 match of the ban

      his second will be served in the super cup

      so he's only missing first group stage game........

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    2. ***00tennis***
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      yes

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  8. schlupptheweek
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I'm a bit worried for my sanity. I've decided on picking Berahino and Shaqiri due to their low cost and potential to price rise.

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  9. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Has there been a more one player team than Swansea?

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    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      you could say the same about Arsenal last season

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      1. Salah Fingers
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Suarez at liverpool

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        1. jiGGidyJ1
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I seem to remember it being the SAS?

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

          Love that username!

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    2. Redcat1
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Charlie Adam when at Blackpool ?

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    3. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Kevin Phillips at Sunderland

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

    Everton fans think they will sign an expensive forward.

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  11. milanista10
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A) KDB and Daniels (433 with RLC on bench)

    B) Coutinho and Phillips (343 with Mee on bench)

    A or B lads?

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

      A

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    2. Expected Toulouse
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

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    3. ***00tennis***
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Phillips is injured may not make GW1

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  12. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    RMT

    DDG
    Trippier, Yoshi, Danilo, Alonso
    Zaha, Coutinho, Fabregas, Arnautovic
    Kane, Jesus

    Elliot,- Abraham, Caroll, Mee

    Cheers

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

      Very nice,I like the Arnautovic punt

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

        Cheers! Still in doubt if Arnautovic is the man or Chicharito

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

          I think they will do as well as each other! Someone has to assist Chicha!

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  13. anish10
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Hows this first draft:

    Foster -- Elliot
    Tripper--Kolasinic--D.Luiz--Lascelles--Humuneir
    Alli--Salah--Willian--Zaha--RLC
    Kane--Jesus--T.Abraham

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  14. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I havent been on the last couple days, how as the matic news changed peoples view on pogba?

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    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Everyone who has Pogba in their team has done so on the basis that United sign a CDM

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    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Forget Pogba, seen one poor sod with Matic in his side.

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    3. Salah Fingers
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      £8m is too awkward a price

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  15. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    "Daniel Sturridge is like two new signings."
    Adam Lallana.

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

      Yeah. Darren Anderton and Jack Wilshire

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    2. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      maths not his strong suit.

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    3. Salah Fingers
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Would that be 4 new signings with Danny Ings return to training aha

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

    How does this look 5 - 2 - 3? 2.5m in the bank ATM

    Foster - Elliot
    Kolasinac, Tripper, Baines, Alonso, Stutt
    KDB, Alli, - Fraser - Romeu - Carrol
    Austin, Tekkers, Kaku

    could maybe go 4-3-3 at points - if i change fraser for Zaha and maybe someone else instead of Tekkers.

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    1. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      i stopped reading when you said 2.5 itb

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

        lol, have a read and where can i best use it? - change someone for someone you believe is better

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        1. Oven Glover
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Tekkers-> Jesus perhaps?

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

            not sure about doubling up with City attack - especially on the game time they might not get.

            Im hoping little pea does well as would like him upfront - then it depends how Austin does too and i might be able to use the money elsewhere

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    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Tekkers to Jesus/Laca

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

        yeah Laca was a thought but some people reckon he isnt nailed

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    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Baines with those early fixtures?

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

        yeah kinda just stuck him in there as trying to look at possibel other wing backs / attacking full backs - maybe bertrand instead

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        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Well, look at Southampton's first 5 fixtures against Everton's first 5 - you can always get Baines in later.

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    4. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Absolutely tragic

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

        Why u think that?

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  17. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Any improvements you would make here?

    Foster / Eliot

    Kompany Trippier Yoshida (Mee, 4.0)
    KDB Mhiki Willian Zaha (Carroll)
    Lukaku Kane J-Rod

    0 ITB

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

      Zero faith in JRod as an option so would probably downgrade him to Quaner.
      Mhiki to Cout/Salah and Mee to Daniels would be decent changes imo.

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

        Quaner?

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

          A 4.5 forward with a cool name

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    2. Salah Fingers
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not sure about Mhiki playing time with matic signing and pushing pogba further up the pitch. Rest of the team looks good except for J-rod, not interested in Abraham?

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

        You're saying you'd go Pogba over Mhiki. I guess his minutes are more assured.

        Not sure why everyone had such a downer on J-Rod. But yes I have considered Tammy. Just not sure.

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        1. Salah Fingers
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Pogba would be a better option imo, I would pick Mhiki if I was confident he would start each game

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

    Can I get away with rotating Suttner and T.Carroll with this team (442 vs 532)?

    Foster
    Kola - Alonso - Trippier - Daniels
    KDB - Coutinho - Willian - Carroll
    Lukaku - Kane

    (Myhill - Suttner - Cork - Quaner)

    Thanks

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  19. Bambi
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Jordan Ayew seems unmatched value at 5.0. Am i missing something?

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

      Get him, he's a fantastic player too. Only problem is he'll be competing with Abraham with Llorente expected to go.

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

        didnt swans go 2 up top end of last season to good effect? ayew making space for llorente/abraham

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        1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Yea 4-4-2 diamond in last 5 games

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  20. Agger
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    The best way into Man United's defence, in your opinion?

    A) Valencia
    B) Bailly
    C) DDG

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

      B or C

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

      C

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

      C

      Would change to A if Mou played 3-5-2 somewhat regularly though

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    4. Salah Fingers
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      C

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    5. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      C = nailed
      A = BPS/potentially OOP/rotation risk

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    6. Expected Toulouse
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      DDG

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

      not A

      B)ailly baps magnet
      C) 0.5 cheaper but little bonus

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

    Less Rare RMT for me, would like some opinions.

    Heaton (4.0m)
    Kompany Trippier Bertrand (Schindler, 4.0m)
    KDB, Willian, Gross, Pogba (Carroll)
    Kane, Lukaku, Vokes

    0.5m in the bank.

    Actually seeing that on paper I quite like it. Pogba the only player thats a real punt BUT if he plays further forward he could be brilliant, interested to see Matic in and then Super cup team. Other option would be to find .5m more then upgrade him to Coutinho but avoiding them early on due to possible rotation.

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

      vokes --> ayew, upgrade pogba

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  22. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Oh my God, Moeen Ali could have a hat trick with the last ball of the match.
    Please please please.

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      He's done it!!!
      The fist English spinner to get a hat trick since 1930's.

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    2. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      the insect is more interesting than the sport

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

        or your profile

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        1. Random Name
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          lol

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        2. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Zing.

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  23. rnrd
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    we can hardly ignore City's defensive prospects for the first 10 GW can we?

    Is Kompany the safest / sure option with some goal threats too?

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ignoring them entirely.
      What makes you so keen?

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  24. asgerlange
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A) Firmino+Redmond
    B) Benteke + Ramsey

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

    stefano okaka, nice punt at 5.5

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    1. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      no no no oh god no

      god forbid the day okaka sets foot in my team

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      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        best comment

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    2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Negatory bambi

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  26. SilkySkills
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Kane + Jesus

    or

    Lukaku + Jesus

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

      So it's basically Kane or Lukaku

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

        It's definitely Jesus

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        1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Did you learn nothing in maths?

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

      Kane and Jesus

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    3. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      So Kane or Lukaku then lol

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  27. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I need yer help guys ... a or b ?

    a) foster / daniels / coutinho

    b) DDG / dawson / pogba

    Tnks

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    1. Salah Fingers
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Tough, A just for me

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  28. Pascal Struijks Back
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Kane or No-Kane?

    A- Eriksen / Willian / Lukaku / Lacazette

    B- Pogba / Ozil / Kane / Firmino

    Already have KDB & Alonso. Also, what're people's opinions on Rashford as a differential?

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  29. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on Willian?

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    1. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      if hazard and pedro out for first couple of weeks he's fantasy gold

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

      I am monitoring. We'll get more info after seeing the community shield line ups

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

      FPL gold if he's taking the mantle of creativity from the injured Hazard at 7.0. Not left my side from the beginning - prefer him + 6.0 def to Alonso and 6.0 midfielder, which is basically my dynamic for the Chelsea pick

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

      Very good pick in the short term (hence why you will see him in most RMT's) but risk of rotation long term. Quality player, on some set pieces, plays for a good team and in an advanced position.

      Consensus on here will tell you he's worth the risk and probably the best pick for 7m along with Zaha.

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  30. Z
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    What about Herrera (just5.5M)? Matic behind Pogba- Herrera?
    He will rotate but still so cheap...

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    1. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      would rather pick jordan henderson at the same price

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

        But he will be so deap...behind Mane- Cothino - Salah (and Firmino) Herrera will be closer to goal...

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

      can do worse. prefer other options at 5.5

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