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Spurs are dealt a massive blow as Harry Kane is ruled out of their trip to Manchester United. West Brom have concerns at the back ahead of a home clash with league leaders Man City, while Bournemouth have mixed news up front as Chelsea roll up to the Vitality Stadium. Here’s our round-up of the team news so far, with eleven press conferences still to come today.

Earlier this morning, Spurs confirmed that Harry Kane has a minor strain to his left hamstring after undergoing assessments.

With a Champions League clash against Real Madrid in midweek, Mauricio Pochettino admitted that his star striker will miss tomorrow’s crucial trip to Old Trafford.

“We cannot take a risk for tomorrow, we’ll see after for Wednesday (v Real Madrid). But tomorrow, it is impossible.”

Fernando Llorente or Son Heung-min will now lead the Spurs attack at Old Trafford, with Pochettino perhaps set to field a 3-4-2-1 formation.

Meanwhile, United’s first-choice centre-halves Phil Jones and Eric Bailly, along with Marcus Rashford, were all pictured back in training yesterday.

Arsene Wenger has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the home encounter against Swansea City.

Martin Olsson is almost certain to miss out for the Swans due to a hamstring injury, while Renato Sanches and Wilfried Bony remain sidelined.

James McArthur and Chung-yong Lee are both doubtful for Crystal Palace’s home fixture against West Ham United due to knocks.

Georginio Wijnaldum has recovered from a knee injury, and is fit to return for Liverpool’s home meeting with Huddersfield Town.

The Terriers’ Elias Kachunga has trained all week following a back injury, and is available for the Anfield clash. Collin Quaner has a chance of being involved after stepping up his recovery from a calf injury.

Roberto Pereyra will miss Watford’s home clash against Stoke City due to a hamstring injury, while Sebastian Prodl and Younes Kaboul remain out.

Peter Crouch (back) is a slight doubt for the Potters, while Bruno Martins Indi remains sidelined.

Tony Pulis will be without Craig Dawson (knee) and James Morrison (achilles) for the home encounter with Manchester City. Gareth Barry (hamstring) and Jonny Evans (groin) remain concerns for the Baggies.

Jermain Defoe is back in training following a hamstring injury and “should be fine” for Bournemouth’s home match with Chelsea, according to Eddie Howe. Josh King has recovered from illness but is now doubtful due to a back problem, while Ryan Fraser will be assessed after picking up a knock in midweek.

Burnley manager Sean Dyche revealed Chris Wood is “touch and go” for the Monday night meeting with Newcastle United due to a hamstring injury, but Sam Vokes could return following an abdominal strain.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of this tomorrow’s 11.30am deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter Stream for breaking news – as the day unfolds, we will issue updates from today’s press conferences and refresh our Team News tab accordingly to keep you informed.

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  1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    sure it's been mentioned a million times but Kane red flag now.. limits to one fall in price?

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    1. Exeter Gently
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Normally yes

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    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Unlikely he'll fall before the deadline

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  2. Exeter Gently
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Worth losing Kane for Lacazette for one week?

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    1. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Think I'm going for it

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    2. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      probably not but will it be one week, it could easily be 2

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      1. Pegboy
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Why could it easily be two weeks? Poch suggested he could have played on Sat at a push, but he didn't want to risk him.

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        1. Ruth_NZ
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          It's much more awkward than that. Hamstring injuries are tricky. Spurs may try to get Kane back for RM midweek. If so they could easily rest him against Palace. It's not 'fit' or 'not fit' with a recent hamstring strain because the more fatigue accrued the bigger the risk of recurrence.

          I am keeping Kane. But it makes no sense to argue that there's a clear-cut answer here. Anything is possible.

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

      I think I probably risk it. Lacazette should score more than 4 points.

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

      Only problem with Lacazette are his minutes, he often gets taken off at around 70 minutes. And I also think that Giroud will get a PL start soon

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  3. arndff_
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Damn... Already used my 2 FTs:
    Kaku > Morata
    Atsu > Richarlison...

    What to do now?

    0FT, .1ITB

    Elliot
    Otamendi Monreal Jones
    Eriksen Salah DSilva Richarlison
    Kane* Morata Abraham

    DDG Tarroll Naughton Long

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    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      just sit tight and let this week pass

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  4. Pacer.
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone own one of Jesus/Aguero and considering replacing Kane by just doubling up for safety. Is this a better option than the other weak looking striker options and with outside chance of both starting

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    1. Bring the Cavalry
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      That’s what I’m doing. I own aguero and doing Kane+Sterling > Jesus+Salah

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      1. Pacer.
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        It's an interesting option. Given their current form I think i would rather be guaranteed a minimum of 90 minutes. Even sharing time I think between there's every chance they'll outscore two other strikers getting 180 minutes

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        1. Bring the Cavalry
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          I reckon Jesus will start but there’s every chance aguero could to try and achieve the record. Playing it safe and getting them both

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    2. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Interesting idea. Don't think I'll waste the FT and just bench Kane, but having Kun as well, does make me a little nervous.

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  5. adam28193
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    best man city defender for this week?

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    1. Exeter Gently
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Otamendi

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      1. adam28193
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        do west brom concede from corners?

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        1. tisza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          yep surpirisingly poor stats for headed chances conceded for a Pulis side.

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  6. Blue&White85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    My transfer this week was due to be Antonio to Coutinho. Is it worth now keeping Antonio and doing Kane to Firmino instead? This would save 4 point hit on Kane.

    Current team:

    Elliot
    Otamendi Trippier Cedric Cresswell Ward
    Salah (c) Silva Antonio
    Lukaku Firmino

    Subs: Abraham, RLC, Carroll

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    1. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Just play Abraham?

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

    Kane and Hazard»Morata and San(c)hez for free?

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    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      YOLO

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    2. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yes!

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    3. Shaw must go on
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      go for it

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  8. pjomara
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Why are so many people getting Morata in? Surely there's a strong risk of Batshuayi starting instead after his 2 goal cameo last weekend?

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

      Bats played midweek in cup.

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

      Do you think? Morata should start.

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      1. pjomara
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Yes, Morata should start but the risk of him being dropped is significant. Ok, there's some risk with every player but its especially high when the alternative has scored 2 goals, one of which was critical in his last league game.

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

      I don't think so. Conte prefers Morata. Bats played most of midweek; Morata come on for the last 10 mins. Reckon Morata starts.

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

      He played donkey in the cup apparently

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  9. Jumping Jurgen
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Kane out for :

    A) Sanchez/Okazaki (Jesus Abraham already up top)

    B) Aguero

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    1. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      C. Keep. Don't be a muppet.

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  10. Dr. DOOM
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Eriksen out for Richarlison? So that i can do Vardy-Kane next week.

    Good move?

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    1. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Aye, but thinking ahead usually ends in tears

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    2. Ozzy smith
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'd do it regardless of the kane situation

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  11. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    already took a -4 as had 2 freebies.

    If i do my free hit chip now, will i ave 2 FT's next week?

    I assume not?

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

      No.

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

    Before today, my WC was looking like this:

    DDG / Elliot
    Otamendi / Daniels / Ward / Dunk / [Rangel/Hunemeier]
    Salah / Sterling* / Richarlison / Gross / Carroll
    Kane* / Aguero* / Morata

    I am still happy with it, but seems silly to not react to today's news, given Aguero/Sterling are already slight doubts.

    Who might you switch Kane and one of Sterling/Aguero to, short-term? Cheers. Probably keeping Aguero, though.

    ...am I mad to think about Sanchez & Firmino for a couple of games?!

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  13. Sparkys Barmy Army
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Good idea to take free hit now? To get:

    Elliot
    Rudiger - Monreal - Luiz
    Ozil - Sterling - Silva - Salah - Richarlison
    Jesus - Morata

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    1. fishnil
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Thats what even I'm thinking.

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  14. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Pope
    Kolasinac, Mertesacker, Moreno
    Sanchez(c), Salah, Coutinho, Sane, Richarlison
    Jesus, Vardy

    Any changes needed to this FREE HIT chip?

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    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Chelsea?

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Decent option, but not sure they are better options than ARS, LIV and MCY. Bournemouth appear to have turned a corner.

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    2. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Moreno not guaranteed to start. Kola>Otamendi. Looks good all in all.

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        What makes you say Moreno isn't guaranteed to start? He's started the last 4 PL games.

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        1. El Lobito 10
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          True, but he's been dropped for two 'easy' home games. He's likely to start.

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  15. El Lobito 10
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone fancy rating my free hit team?

    Pope
    Bell Dann Ota
    San(c)hez Salah Gross Mahrez Richarlison
    Laca Kun

    Not too happy about no City midfield and Kun a concern up front, but can i really go without? Other options are Jesús (same problem), Firmino and Vardy. Thanks for your time.

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Kun is the obvious risk given recent gametime and Napoli/Arsenal up next. I think he likely doesn't start this w/e. I think Sane & Jesus look the most likely to start and they are both great options.

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      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks mate. That's sound advice.

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

    Which one?
    Team A:
    Pope
    Stones Monreal Ward Gomez
    Sanchez Hazard Salah Silva Sane
    Lacazette

    Team B:
    Pope
    Monreal Ward Duffy
    Hazard KDB Coutinho Silva Richarlison
    Morata Lacazette

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  17. mdm
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Which one to play:

    A. Atsu (bur)
    B.Cedric (bha)

    Thanks!

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

      Cedric

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    2. Fuddled FC
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Atsu

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    3. ol3andre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Cedric

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  18. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Is RLC actually going to play regularly now or has he fallen down the pecking order?

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    1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Don't really know. He came on as a sub against Newcastle.

      Not sure if Hodgson likes him or not but he should! Especially with no Bentekkers.

      If he starts vs Hammers I can see him getting something.

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  19. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Kane ➡️ Morata (-4)?

    Will have money in the back for Jesus/Vardy ➡️ Kane next week if he’s fit.

    Thanks

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    1. Fuddled FC
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      yup

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  20. skodaole2
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Having Kane, Wood, Davies and need at least one of them to start to field XI with Cork inside, would you take a hit to get Carroll instead of Wood and bench Cork? Dont want to lose Wood or Kane if they are to play next week, but if i cant field XI players hit will cost only 2 points.

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

      With Carroll you will probably lose those two points tho, better to gamble on someone who might give attacking returns

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  21. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Question 1. Would you bring Morata in for Kane (no hit). My subs are Tom Carroll and Ben Davies

    Question 2. Who to captain? Aguero, Lukaku, Morata, Silva or Sterling

    Thanks.

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    1. Fuddled FC
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      1. yes
      2. Morata

      it's what I've done anyway

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  22. Lukakuna
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    How likely is Kane to play Palace next week?

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Literally nobody knows.

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    2. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Literally nobody can answer this

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    3. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Not even Kane/Poch knows this!

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    4. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Literally I don't know how to use literally in the correct context

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    5. Ozzy smith
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      78.29%

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

        That's what I was hoping for!

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

      Would Poch rush him back for next week? International break to follow so would give him adequate time to recover if it isn't so severe.

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  23. Bring the Cavalry
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Kane’s gone down about 38% in less than an hour, I’m selling and will buy back for 12.6

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

      Im not and wont have to buyback.

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      1. Bring the Cavalry
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        We’ve seen Poch before lying about injuries though. Said Kane wasn’t even injured last Sunday now he is, if he doesn’t play V real midweek you’ll be a bit nervous on keeping for palace. Vice versa for me buying back but at least I will have this weeks points

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    2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Me too - that's the price I'm selling for anyway!

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    3. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Cause of yellow flag. Red flag makes more transfers needed.

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  24. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Would you WC this? 1 FT 0.3m itb

    DDG
    Davies, Mee, Kola, Cedric
    Sterling, Richarlison, Ritchie, Fabregas
    Aguero, Vardy

    Elliot, Carroll, Lowe, Kane

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    1. Fuddled FC
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      No probably Davies, Kane > Ota, Morata

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  25. ol3andre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Captain;
    A) Morata
    B) Vardy
    C) Coutinho

    I am currently on A...

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  26. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    whats the current free hit template?

    Sanchez Cout Salah Richarlison?

    Hazard or Moratta?
    What strikers for this week only!?

    thanks

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  27. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    just realised I have enough to do this -4

    Bavies, Sterling, Kane >> Duffy, Sanchez, Morata

    Will probably need kane back next week so will need to remove sanchez and morata again. Doesn't seem worth it does it?

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    1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      All depends on when Kane will be back, and that's the bit no one can answer

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    2. fishnil
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Good move.

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  28. sentz05
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Captain

    Morata
    Jesus
    Salah

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  29. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Judging by the questions, a lot of people think they can make transfers, then activate the FH chip, and then their hits will be wiped and they will be left with the team at the time the FH chip was activated. Seriously.

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  30. thom830g
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Aguero or Jesus in for Kane?

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    1. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Lacazette(if you don`t own)

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      1. thom830g
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        But that's only an one-week solution

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