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The ScoutCast – Episode 191 – Penultimate

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One more Gameweek. One more ScoutCast. The final whistle has almost blown on a remarkable season but we’re determined to fully exploit the final throws.

I’m joined by Jonty, Andy and Luke as we open a bumper 80-minute show with our dedication to Leicester City’s extraordinary title win. We then quickly shift to take on another raft of community questions as thoughts turn to Gameweek 37’s double fixtures.

We run the rule over the protagonists, assessing West Ham’s assets, Eden Hazard’s renaissance and even make an attempt to find a reason to make a late investment in Norwich City. Then necks are put on the block as we review the weekend fixtures, coming clean on our current double Gameweek transfer and captaincy plans.

The ScoutCast is first aired live on our YouTube channel on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get a heads up on future broadcasts.

You can view the full Google Hangout version of this episode via the second player below or stream the edited audio from this link or the first player.

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

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  1. Vasty Deep
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who to play this GW, Townsend or Sanchez?

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    1. ORIGINAL FIRMZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      townsend, if it wasn't a DGW, he would be captainable

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    2. NobleBlackman
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Tonswned

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    3. jam
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Think I'd go for Townsend but it's a toss up

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    4. Backup Dancer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Definitely Townsend.

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  2. NobleBlackman
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    A- Aguero, Alli, Fosu-Mensah, Wolly -> Defoe, Hazard, Cresswell, PVA (-12)

    or

    B- Kane, Sanchez, Alli, Fosu-Mensah, Wolly -> Defoe, Hazard, Willian, Cresswell, PVA (-16)

    I'm 30pts behind ML with my BB left if anyone is wondering about the crazy hits

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  3. Tronity
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one of A) Mahrez, B) Sanchez or C) Lanzini-ez

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    1. Ibracadabra
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I would bench Mahrez, unfortunately, out of those three.

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    2. NobleBlackman
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Sanchez

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    3. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Leicester has already secured the title, so Mahrez may even finally get rested. But if he plays, I reckon he's more likely to score against poor Everton defence than Sanchez at Etihad.

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      1. Tronity
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, this sums up my thoughts exactly. Reckon I'm just going to have to pick one of them and keep my fingers crossed!

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        1. RÏɠBY
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          he's picking up the trophy
          he'll definitely play some part

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    4. KingNidge
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Sanchez

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  4. Ibracadabra
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    A) Coutinho / Monreal / KDB ---> Willian / Smalling / Hazard (-8).

    or

    B) Coutinho / Monreal ----> Cresswell / Fabregas (-4).

    Coutinho won't play more than 30 minutes this weekend based on recent history and will likely miss GW38 as well, so for me, he's actually a higher priority OUT ironically than KDB who should play despite just the one game.

    Fabregas looked up for it the past few games, as of course did Hazard, and Willian is still on free kicks/corners so one of those three would be nice for the remaining few fixtures. I do wonder if Fabregas will get banned though for his actions in the tunnel...

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  5. KISSES
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Are people shifting Coutinho?

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    1. Pea Soup
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yep, to Payet

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    2. Fi_fpl addict
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      He will play once I think . So may just keep this week , have Haz payet Townsend and Sanchez on bench in mid ! Not many options left .

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      1. Ibracadabra
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        The once though is likely against Chelsea in a meaningless 8 vs 9 matchup...

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        1. RÏɠBY
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          klopp has stats to think of

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    3. Ibracadabra
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I am most likely going to - Europa league final is on a Wed. after season finale on a Sunday - so he is definitely out for GW38, and most likely limited to 0-30 minutes this weekend, so it is one 90 minute game vs Chelsea out of 2 gameweeks... in my estimation.

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      1. Fi_fpl addict
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Make you right on GW 38 but would shift him to Southampton mid then anyway ,

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  6. ORIGINAL FIRMZ
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    He has hurt me - just like he has hurt us all but is it time to get Lukaku back??
    DGW - a leicester with no huth that have nothing to play for and Sunderland, then NOR in 38.

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    1. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Looking good, which usually means it will end badly.

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    2. Backup Dancer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I think there are better options.

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    3. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe if we could buy 5 strikers.

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    4. Pea Soup
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Leicester will be well up for their game this weekend! Everton aren't even playing for their manager

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  7. Backup Dancer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Bar Cresswell which defender would you get for the double.

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Smalling

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      1. ORIGINAL FIRMZ
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        valenica in good form

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      2. Backup Dancer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Away fixture not put you off?

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        1. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Norwich are awful

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          1. Pea Soup
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            And that's being kind. Almost as bad as Villa

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          2. Backup Dancer
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Good point. It'll be him or pva

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        2. ORIGINAL FIRMZ
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          he bombs down that right hand side whether its home or away. so lots of assist potential IMO

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    2. Ibracadabra
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Smalling

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    3. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Smalling

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    4. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Smalling or PVA

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    5. jam
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Other than Smalling and maybe PVA they all look pretty tosh

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    6. Fi_fpl addict
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      PVA all day

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    7. KISSES
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Reid

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      1. Backup Dancer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Don't fancy the double up.

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  8. Aston-villain
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    After all these -4 I'm seeing ppl here doing for Hazard, I hope he gets to start both games.

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  9. cruzex
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Defoe - Martial - ________

    a) Sturridge
    b) Carrol
    c) Rooney

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    1. Backup Dancer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Carroll.

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  10. Fi_fpl addict
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    In light of the fact Swansea have some players out inc poss Williams , would this not a prime time for billic to bench Carrol so he is ready for Man U game, I think he is more at risk now

    I was going to bring in Carrol for Kane now not as sure , thoughts anyone

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    1. KISSES
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No, he'll play. Might get hooked eatly but I can only assume the damage will be done by then. Carroll has great record v Swansea

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      1. Fi_fpl addict
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks there is a convincing argument to get him , that last minute doubt in fpl

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    2. ORIGINAL FIRMZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Funny, when i saw that. I put the armband on him

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      1. Fi_fpl addict
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Yes was my first instinct but just not sure maybe presser will give clue

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    3. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No, this is the prime time to play the aerial threat and secure the much needed 3 points. Hammers can still make it to the CL qualifiers, but can't skip a match if they want to. Now it's all out for each and every match.

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      1. Fi_fpl addict
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Yep that's true , I think they could still win without carrol though quite comfortably , and like other poster said will start and be withdrawn if winning easily

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        1. Fi_fpl addict
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          So Carrol it is , but gonna wait for presser tmrw

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  11. The Gambler.
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Wooooooooooohoooooooo!!! 🙂

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  12. FF Dirtbag
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Which one (Both are -4)

    A) Kane and KDB -> Deeney and Hazard (9 DGWers)
    Or
    B) Kane and Lanzini -> Carroll and Willian (8 DGWers)

    My team at the moment:
    Mignolet
    Smalling Cresswell Simpson
    Sanchez Payet Fabregas Lanzini
    Aguero Kane Defoe

    Robles; KDB, Bellerin, Gabriel

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    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Well Willian or 8.8 mill midfielder

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  13. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Is it utterly mad to sell Aguero now?

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    1. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      ...in order to bring Hazard in for a hit.

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    2. KingNidge
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I think he scores against Arsenal and gives Swansea a good old fashioned fisting on the last day so quite possibly

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  14. FFPro
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    DDG*
    Coleman* PVA* Delaney
    Payet* Lanzini* Coutinho* Milner*
    Kun Kane Defoe*

    Darlow Sanchez Bellerin Gabriel

    1 FT 2.0 ITB

    Coleman/Coutinho -> Reid/Hazard -4 (0.3 left)

    Thoughts? Feels bad swapping dgwers but feel I have no choice

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  15. El Libe
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Any thoughts?
    Sakho Kane Lindgard ----> Cresswell Carroll Hazard (-8) and bench Sanchez

    Is that insane idea? im chasing my ML rival he has 12 points lead

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  16. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Should I get Carroll in for Kane if my rival has Kane (doesn't have Carroll) and is 18 points behind me?

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    1. Backup Dancer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      He's a much better pick regardless of your rival. Get him in.

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    2. El Libe
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      i would.

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    3. Tmel
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Should have pointed out it's for a hit?

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  17. matiakez
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I'm definitely ditching Coutinho for -4 but what about Milner? it's surely time we ditched this notion that he's more likely than the others to avoid the rotation?

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    1. Rhinos
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      who knows. Im hoping he plays both but he could go well against Chelsea anyway

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    2. Backup Dancer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Best get rid.

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      1. Backup Dancer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Not for a hit though.

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  18. The Gambler.
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    My beloved teams ECL run has ruined my FPL team but I just have to hope and pray we get the win and it will all be worth it.

    Imagine the players Klopp could attract with CL football on offer 🙂

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    1. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Could get Sterling back?

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      1. The Gambler.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        We have Ibe and Ojo

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    2. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      More Emre's less Benteke's please

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      1. KingNidge
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Can is a cracker only 22 too..

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        1. goriuanx
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Monster of a player

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          1. KingNidge
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah very very impressive could build the team around him tbh

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  19. Hooky
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Europa highlights on ITV now

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  20. Studgie G
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Yessssss

    Emre ''KING'' Can

    What a performance special mentions to Lovren, Studge, Firm and Lallana

    2 finals in 8 months with Klopp what a manager

    😀

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    1. KingNidge
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Klopp doesn't strike me as the type of chap that counts runners up medals so may hope he wins this one

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      1. Studgie G
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        hope so, Sevilla will be tough. I think were missing that one more quality attacker but we'll see maybe Origi name is written

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        1. KingNidge
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Tougher than Villarreal for sure they were very disappointing over the 2 legs.. you beat the best in the competition in Dortmund so chances look good

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  21. Rhinos
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Its a bit of a joke this cl place for winning el. Liverpool may as well not turned up against Swansea and just taken the 3-0. Could be the same against Watford and West Brom

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    1. Studgie G
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      no it isn't makes Europa relevant

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      1. Rhinos
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        doesnt make the prem league relevant to liv though does it

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        1. Studgie G
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Europa isn't the reason for that though it's more to do with keeping Rodgers, wasted the league season before it began

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      2. Studgie G
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Best decision Fifa has done in a while

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        1. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          😆

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    2. Backup Dancer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      How is it a joke? It's given the competition a lot more respect.

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      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        The point is that that competition does not really deserve the respect.

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        1. Studgie G
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          haha

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    3. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      True. EL is a second level competition and should not be awarded with a place in CL. But that's probably the only way to get the top league teams to take it seriously in the case that they find themselves in the knockout rounds and are not likely making it through their domestic league route. And as long as they keep that tournament going in this formate, they must do tricks like this to prevent it from becoming the complete joke that it was for some while.

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  22. Teahupo'o
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    My head is spinning. Advice out of this lot?

    Robles
    Bellerin Mensah PvA
    Sanchez Nasri Payet Mane
    Kun Kane Sturridge

    (Mignolet, Simpson Gabriel Alli)
    1FT 0.5ITB

    A) Kane Alli ➡ Defoe Hazard -4
    B) Kane Alli ➡ Carrol Noble -4
    C) Kane Alli Sturridge ➡ Carrol Defoe Hazard -8
    D) Kane Alli Simpson ➡ Carrol Fabregas Cresswell -8

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    1. ORIGINAL FIRMZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      why are you so eager to get rid of kane?

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      1. Backup Dancer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        No Dembele no goals

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      2. Teahupo'o
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I want one of Carrol or Defoe. It's between Kane or Sturridge to get rid.

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    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B or D

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      1. Teahupo'o
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

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    3. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B for me

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  23. Magic Bean
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Chances of Firminio starting against Watford?

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    1. Rhinos
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      somewhere between nil and none

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      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        They are better than studge or cout. He was rested last week.

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    2. Total Slotball
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      51%

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    3. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Hmmm, dunno. Klopp can't be throwing all the eggs in one basket though. If Liverpool lose a couple prem games and finish behind Chelsea thats a disaster of a season in the league.

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      1. Ibracadabra
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        look at recent history... he rests/rotates to support their up-tempo pressure style. No chance Coutinho/Firmino/Sturridge all start this weekend after tonight. Maybe 1 out of the 3, max. Especially with a fit Benteke and others.

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  24. okan58
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    De Gea
    Bellerin - Alderweireld - Cresswell
    Mahrez - Payet (c) - Townsend - Sanchez
    Kane - Aguero - Martial
    Subs: Mignolet, Moreno, Fuchs and Iwobi.

    0FT:
    Bank: 1.6

    Should i use my Bench Boostt?
    Or should I make changes in the eam?

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    1. okan58
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      team*

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  25. :
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Remember folks, it'll only cost you two points to bring in a double game-weeker and you've got 100% more chance of a haul!!

    Hit me with your rhythm stick, hit me, hit me
    Das ist gut, c'est fantastique, hit me, hit me, hit me
    Hit me with your rhythm stick
    It's nice to be a lunatic
    Hit me, hit me, hit me!

    Minus four pointers FTW!! 😀 😀

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  26. Ibracadabra
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you rather own for the final 2 gameweeks?

    A) Smalling (nor, whu, BOU) + Willian (sun, liv, LEIC)
    B) Cresswell (SWA, MANU, sto) + Fabregas (sun, liv, LEIC)

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  27. The Gambler.
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    How accurate are the price projection sites just now?

    Aguero and Kane dropping?

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  28. Aston-villain
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    What would you do?

    A) play Fosu Mensa
    B) play Bellerin
    C) FM out for PVA -4

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    1. KGJ United
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      C) I'm doing that

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  29. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Guys, need to hit the button tonight. Is this worth a minus 8 hit.

    Cresswell, Hazard & Defoe
    for
    Simpson, Alli & Sturridge.

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    1. Backup Dancer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah I'd say so.

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  30. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Hi folks....who is the better triple Capt option...

    Payet

    Andy Carroll

    Thanks

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    1. Backup Dancer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Payet safe choice, Carroll higher ceiling

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