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Dugout Discussion – Leicester vs West Brom

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Gameweek 8 concludes at the King Power Stadium with Leicester City hosting West Bromwich Albion.

The Fantasy Football community will be torn heading into this encounter, with allegiances split between the home attack and the Baggies backline.

Jamie Vardy is undoubtedly the star turn on show. Owned by 16.3% of managers, the five-goal striker was brought in by 294,000 ahead of Gameweek 8, the third most popular transfer target. He has goals in his last two in front of his own supporters, but is yet to score against West Brom at home in three attempts.

Elsewhere for the Foxes, Harry Maguire boasts an ownership of 7.4%, attracting just over 40,000 new managers prior to Saturday’s deadline. The centre-back has a goal and an assist from his three home appearances so far.

Ahmed Hegazi remains the most popular asset in the West Brom camp. Still part of 1.3 million squads, he’s been benched by 353,000 (26.9%) ahead of tonight’s clash.

Meanwhile, Ben Foster was due to be backed by an ownership of just over 800,000 but will play no part in tonight’s match having been ruled out with a knee problem. Over 347,000 of his managers named Foster in their starting XI and now turn to their reserve keeper.

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

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  1. FPL ZB
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    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Really hope Bavies pulls through for the weekend, feel like this is a really important week to roll a transfer over

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    1. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Already missed that train to make Willian to Sterling. But it would be very good to save if possible..

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    2. denial
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I'm not sure why he's getting shifted out by so many.

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    3. shearer9
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Think it's the week to use any transfers on getting in City players.

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      1. FPL ZB
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        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        sadly I already have 3, and have wasted one of them in Stones. No City striker hurts, but it also removes the rotation headache

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    4. mikess
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      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      It's only ever a - 4

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  2. FPL ZB
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    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    GW8 WCers - if you could alter your WC slightly, which changes would you make? I'm not feeling good about Saints def personally

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

      Probably get rid of Davies & Wimmer for Jones & Daniels.

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    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I'd hope they'd all avoid Vardy.

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      1. FPL ZB
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        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        I have Vardy, still think he'll perform in the next few weeks, was lively first half yesterday. Not many other strikers did much this week

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

      Saints def looks decent for next 3. Not many have better fixtures so not too disappointed by them.

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      1. Lazaretti
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        If VVD is having some attitude problem then hope he will be benched and they will put Hoedt or Stephens back to get on CS track again.

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    4. Kloppen Schloppen
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I debated for a while wether to go 3 city attackers or 2 att 1 def.

      Kind of wish now I'd done Sterling over Ottamendi in the end, but hindsight's like that.

      Other than that, happy with my WC team for the forseeable.

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  3. shearer9
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Bench Brady (mci), Naughton (LEI) or Maguire (swa)?

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    1. denial
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Brady

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    2. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I made an early transfer to sell Brady. You got my point.

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  4. mikess
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    • 13 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on doubling up with Jesus and Aguero for a week or two before moving Jesus on?

    Best scenario would be I could keep them both. One out for Morata is worst. I think Aguero is the best of the two but currently own Jesus and can't go sideways. I have Sterling too

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    1. Kloppen Schloppen
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Very maverick, do it!

      Most will have one or the other, so 2 could be huge if they both play at the same time!

      I personally like the balance of 1 midfielder in there at least.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Absolutely not. You could be left stranded, while the rest of your team suffers.

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    3. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      this is my season plan its just a matter of when

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

    Anyone considering Zaha? Did he play as lone striker last week?

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    1. denial
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Very much so. Star man in a team that could find momentum, nice fixtures.

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

        Yes,had some great chances to score more too.

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    2. FPL ZB
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      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      looks a good punt, difficult to get in easily though since there's so little else in his price range, it means I'd need a restructure

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

        that's it, I almost get rid of Salah only to get Zaha. But I think I would wait one more week to bring in Zaha

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

    Foster
    Jones, Ward, Otamendi, Naughton
    Atsu, Sterling, Alli, Mkhi
    Kane, Lukaku

    Elliot, Mbemba, Ramsey, Quaner

    Thoughts? 1 ft and 1.8 itb

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  7. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Alli/Ince > Silve/Sterling for free ? (if Sterling rested tonight)

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

      Burnley wont provide the goalfest imo

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      1. trinzoo
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Aren't both good, long term options ?

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

          Yes,good options long term.

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    2. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I don't think Silva or Sterling will be rested against Burnley regardless of how many minutes they play tonight. Burnley is a tough nut to crack.

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  8. Team Cruel
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    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Kompany misses training. Owners are you getting rid?

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

      No doubt. Way better options in the City def that are certain starters

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  9. Sterling is £11Mill..…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    really pleased with my fantasy team so far.
    Overall points 460
    Overall rank 255,909
    been climbing each week, Scored 58 this week with:

    Elliot
    Magure, Ota, Kola
    Richa, Sterling, Gross, Mahrez
    Jesus, Kane, Kaku

    Just not sure who to captain next week going to be Kane, Jesus or Sterling I think

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    1. denial
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku is strong captain this week too

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      1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Yea my intial captain choice was going to be him assuming he was at home but he inst. He has huddersfield so home or away its probably a good shout bh

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    2. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku will be most captained

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    3. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      wouldnt mind maybe bringing in Zaha but literally got noone I want to take out. Only candidate would have been Mahrez but he scored so pointless considering he has good fixtures

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

    Team FTW not done any transfers:

    Elliot

    Kola Davies Naughton

    Sterling Salah Ritchie Carroll

    Kane Lukaku Jesus

    // Mbemba / Mee / Chalobah

    1.5 ITB

    Thinking Mbemba out for Jones? Sensible move?

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    1. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Yep or possibly Chalobah to Zaha

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  11. LD
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Best cheap defenders?

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

      Burnley,Newcastle,Simpson

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

    Would you get rid of Kane or Lukaku for Jesus/Aguero

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    1. Jake Donahue
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      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I'd get rid of lukaku and planning on it gw10

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    2. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Neither

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    3. Tim Canterbury
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku for Aguero

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    4. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Absolutely Kaku to Kun 100% this weekend and still have Kane+Vardy

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    5. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Sold Kaku last GW but you have a tough call to make on who to pick out of Jesus and Aguero.

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  13. Jake Donahue
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    • 13 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Any ideas on the slow movement with the prices this year. 8 gw's in and only 7 players have rose more than 0.2

    Has there been a shift to stop serious player building a war chest for the second half of the season?

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    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Such a boring strategy anyway

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      1. Ha.
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Each to their own...

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  14. Francescoli
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Does the bench / starting line up look right?

    Forster
    Cedric / Maguire / Jones
    D.Silva / Sterling / Salah / Xhaka
    Kane / Lukaku (c) / Vardy

    Elliot; Carroll, Naughton, Mbemba

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    1. The Left Duke #3
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I'd prob start Naughton over Maguire but that's just me 🙂

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. I will probably captain Silva.

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      1. Francescoli
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        you won't bottle it again? 🙂

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  15. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    1FT / 1.3m ITB / WC available

    Foster Elliot
    Fuchs Mee Davies Mbemba Cedric
    Alli Ramsey Ritchie Carroll Matic
    Lukaku Kane Jesus

    A) Alli -->> Hazard
    B) Alli -->> Any Man City MD (which one?)
    C) Mbemba -->> Naughton
    D) WC
    E) Somehting else

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

      B Sterling

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    2. Kloppen Schloppen
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B - Sterling for price per point.

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    3. skodaole2
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      E) Matic -> Richarlison/ Choupo. Alli will deliver points and he is not the first to go. Matic is a DM and holds a position. The 2nd to go is Mbemba, maybe for Naughton although i dont like SWA's defence. There is also Foster who will probably need to be switched at some point. Burnley's defence is much better than Stoke's can see MCI struggling to win this one. They didnt lose vs CHE, TOT, LIV away.

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  16. Sterling is £11Mill..…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    noone talking up Antonio on here, is he worth a go? Good fixtures. Carrol out and scored at the weekend

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe. Definitely if Noble is selected.

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    2. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Im always looking for an excuse to put in Antonio or previously Payet 🙂

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      1. Ratatouille
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        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Chicharito would be the one to monitor imo.

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    3. Kun, Ayew Nigerian?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I am but I feel 7.5 is too much

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      1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        it is a fair bit but like last season didnt he score like 5 games in a row or something. If he can do something likr that again then price is justified. Already ahd him once this season and didnt get anything, I will try again maybe and if that doesnt work then I will forget him

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    4. Bald Eagle
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      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I'd rather consider Zaha.

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    5. skodaole2
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      He is the only WHU player worth having. Lanzini, Arnautovic, Chicarito, Ayew, Carroll, Sakho etc are worse alternatives. However WHU's style of play makes me avoid all of them. Their only decent player to hold the ball is Lanzini, whose absence ended up in long balls from the defence to Carroll's head and then the opposite GK. Would wait for Lanzini to get minutes and fitness before getting Antonio.

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  17. DanLFC1
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    when is mournho press conference today? i need to hear about Bailly!

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  18. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Anything need a hit?

    Elliott
    Stones, Davies, Kola, Lascelles
    Sterling, Eriksen, Salah
    Kane, Abraham, Lukaku (C)

    Foster, Atsu, Carroll, Long

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    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Nope. Where did you used your FT?

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      1. Ha.
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        A glamorous Mounie > Abraham transfer

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        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Nothing wrong with that. How much money ITB

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  19. FPL ZB
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    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Start Elliot (CRY) or Fabianski (LEI) this week?

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

      Fab

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  20. LD
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on some replacements for Keane and Bellerin. I was thinking -

    Bellerin > Jones
    Keane > Naughton, Lascelles or Maguire

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    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I was doing Bellerin Jones. Then Foster Got injured!

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  21. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    How was Chicarito looking last match ?

    Thinking of Chica > Tammy but he has Brighton at home and Carroll is suspended...

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  22. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Forster
    Cedric Stones Kolasinac
    Salah Gross Ramsey Eriksen
    Kane Kaku Abraham

    Elliot Tarroll Duffy Mbemba
    1 ft, 0.9 itb

    A Ramsey Duffy to Sterling Yedlin (-4)
    B Ramsey Kolasinac to Silva Jones (-4)
    C Ramsey to Zaha

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    1. LD
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Thinking B, but wait until City play their UCL match to help decide

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  23. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Do you guys think sterling is now a genuine option or too knee jerking and won't carry on with his form. Thanks 🙂

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    1. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      He will go out of sort again in the future but he will be worth having for now.

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  24. Clucas
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Hi FPL friends

    What would you do with this team?

    Thanks in advance

    Courtois

    VVD Maguirre Stones

    Eriksen Gross D silva Richarlison

    Kane Vardy Jesus

    Eliot Carroll T, Ward Mbemba

    1FT WC Burned

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