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Dugout Discussion – Watford vs West Ham

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Sunday’s solitary fixture gets underway at 4pm as Watford welcome West Ham United to Vicarage Road.

The Hornets’ Richarlison is still searching for his first home goal since signing in the summer, with all four of his strikes arriving on the road.

Nonetheless, the young Brazilian – who is the most popular Fantasy Premier League asset from today’s encounter, with 18% ownership – has still supplied points against both Liverpool and Arsenal in front of his own fans.

Those holding Richarlison will be keeping a keen eye on his performance today – after next week’s trip to Newcastle has passed, Watford are braced for a run of three testing fixtures (MUN TOT bur).

West Ham roll up on the back of the worst defensive record in the opening 11 Gameweeks, having conceded 23 times.

They’ll be desperate for shoots of improvement under David Moyes, though they need to make do without injured top scorer Chicharito. The new Hammers boss hands Andy Carroll a first start since Gameweek 7 in light of his fellow forward’s absence.

It’s a sign of the visitors’ malaise that the Mexican is their only outfield player with more than 2% ownership in FPL.

And with clashes against Man City, Chelsea and Arsenal just around the corner in Gameweek 17-19, that lack of interest is unlikely to change anytime soon.

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

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  1. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    This classic should be the new UK national anthem

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U7-q1WRaKNg

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    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A bit high.

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    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Watch this busker getting a nice surprise Jaf.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_DWWE3cjgg

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Just awesome....Jimmy seems like such a nice guy....good lad 😀

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  2. AFC49
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Aguero > Morata?

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    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Together?

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      1. AFC49
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        What do you mean?

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        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Together as in shall we do it? Im about to pull the trigger

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          1. AFC49
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            I'm in no rush tbh, wouldn't really be affected by the price rise.

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    2. trinzoo
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Good question, Kun might start midweek and be rested again for Premier :/ I think I will pull the trigger as Kun is dropping and Morata raising tonight.

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  3. Dr. DOOM
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Is 5 playing defenders a necessity now?

    I've got Jones-Ward-Naughton-Daniels-3.9

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Playing Naughton is like playing 3 including Jones.

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      1. Deano
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Like benching Salah? 😉

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      2. Dr. DOOM
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Thats true. Can you suggest a good alternative?

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Dunk maybe or Francis after suspension.

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    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Not with Mariappa to the rescue 😛

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    3. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Naughton doesn't really count tbh

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  4. Jekori
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    The GW a 4.4 defender gets suspended another one pops up and plays incredible. Should we Francis owners accept this gift and get Zeegelaar in?

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    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Think it's too soon. It's his first game so he's not nailed.

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  5. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    42 with GroB to play. Worst GW of the season.

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    1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Im not alone! Your beating me by 1 point dude 😀 I also have Gross and Duffy

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    2. Deano
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      It’s a marathon, not about one GW. Well done linking your team/history.

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  6. d3bug
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Who should I remove to get Niasse
    Vardy or Joselu?

    Removing Vardy makes it easier to get Pogba in

    Also chances of Niasse getting a ban?

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    1. Veggente85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I would not go with only 1 hitter as forward, so Joselu

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      1. d3bug
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        But will get 5 nailed mids
        But you are right... That does feel uncomfortable situation

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    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I think Niasse will get a ban - a few borderline dives starting to creep in here and there so is a good opportunity for PL to make an example of someone and nip it in the bud.

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      1. Monkey Hanger
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        So do I. And Niasse is an easier target than some others.

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      2. d3bug
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Make an example of Sterling then

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        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          As MH above says - easy target

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          1. Prøfeßör …
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            You can't have one rule for some and another for others.

            There was definitely contact (a body check), Dann makes no attempt to play the ball. It was exaggerated by Niasse too, no doubt about. Neither a penalty nor a dive, IMO. I'll be surprised if they unanimously agree that it was a dive.

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            1. Now I'm Panicking
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              Thought a Niasse owner would pipe up 😉

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              1. Prøfeßör …
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 5 months ago

                Hahaha.

                I must say your input and advice is usually spot on. The captaincy one yesterday was no exception. 🙂

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              2. Gnu
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 5 months ago

                A damn fine Niasse owner, may I say.
                🙂

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                1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 5 months ago

                  Niasse is going to be essntial bench fodder over the Christmas period for those playing 3-5-2. Wish he was 4.5 🙂

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                2. Prøfeßör …
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 5 months ago

                  Cheers, Gnu! 🙂

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    3. d3bug
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers guys... Looks like I'll be saving FT
      Vardy has decent fix(except spurs) & he's nailed

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  7. Veggente85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    What you think of these 3 options?

    A) Jones - Cresswell - Diouf to Walker - Mee - Niasse (1 hit)

    OR

    B) Cresswell - Diouf to Otamendi/Kolasiniac - Niasse (no hit)

    OR

    C) Jones - Cresswell to Otamendi - Mee (no hit)

    Thank you!

    (rest of defense is Alonso - Moreno - Daniels, I play 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 depending on fixtures)

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  8. Sims
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    why are people annoyed about unlinked teams showing off their scores?

    couldn't care less about person X getting 95 points and having no proof about it

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    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I like things to be genuine.

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      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Although posters I recognise that don't team link but post about their escapades I will take for granted.

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    2. d3bug
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      This!! Why are people so obsessed with other's team

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    3. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      It's just that that person's showing off lacks the showing part. It's just off.

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    4. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      True, also why do people think others care about their score?

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      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        ^This.

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      2. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        But the answer is: because they ask.

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    5. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      How do we know people with a link are the link?

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      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        I just don't think the majority of people are sad enough to make up a score. It's only FPL.

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        1. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Not the majority, for sure, but some certainly are. It's internet, after all.

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    6. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Depends how honest those people are.☺

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    7. Deano
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Why not link your team/history?

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      1. d3bug
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Not let people judge you & not doing the same yourself

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        1. Deano
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          My team’s always been linked. I’m fine with others judging me.

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  9. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Gomes going to get one more save point added, right? Opta has him at 6 saves.

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      5 saves only.

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      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Dang, so it is. I'm sure at some point he had that 6th save at opta, because I cheered for it.

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      3 Arnie saves in 5 seconds.
      Carroll and Kouyate in 1st half also.

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      1. d3bug
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Seriously... Embarrassing for Anrief... & his owners

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  10. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Fab
    Azpil Jones naughty
    Haz Salah sane richalison
    Kane Morata abra
    Subs: Elliot Rlc ward 3.9
    Any changes to starting eleven
    Gtg???

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    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Abra out if not fit. If he us fit out next game for Murray maybe. Or even get Niasse this week. Naughton not ideal but oh well.

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  11. Ed
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    That Morata flick was outrageous.

    If Hazard and Mortata stay fit, they could be quite the combination!

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  12. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Would like to hold onto Jesus for hudds away next weekend before shifting to morata.

    What are the chances that jesus is rested midweek and then starts at the weekend?

    If Jesus plays midweek think I'll just make the move for this weekend.

    What r other jesus owners doing??

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    1. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Probably keep for now.

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    2. el polako
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Keeping for now, need to see Chelsea & Morata playing some proper opposition first.
      WBA at the moment is complete shambles.

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      1. trinzoo
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Next proper opp is Arsenal away 3rd of Jan...

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  13. The real slim shady
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    What a game week. 74 points with Kane captain. Team is looking strong!

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    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      In your opinion. 😉

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  14. Blue&White85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Speroni
    Otamendi Daniels Moreno
    Salah Sane Richarlison RLC
    Kane Lukaku Morata

    Subs: Elliot, Ward, Delph, Tarkowski

    0.7 ITB, 1 FT

    Which transfer would you do?

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  15. BoooomXhakaLaka
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Good evening guys, Would really appreciate all your thoughts. This is my team currently, had a great GW.
    Pope | Elliot
    Daniels | Mawson | Moreno | Dunk | Rosenior
    Hazard | Richarlison | Salah | Sane | TC
    Kane | Lukaku | Niasse
    I have 2.7mil in the bank. Im thinking Lukaku and TC to Jesus and Pogba? I would then have 0.3 left over and I would downgrade Mawson and upgrade Ros to 2 x 4.5 defenders and rotate defence with Niasse. So basically.
    Jesus | Pogba | Mee | Zanka
    Lukaku | TC | Mawson | Rosenior

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  16. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Looking at bringing back De Gea.

    Can't really take a risk with Jones and any Man U defenders, especially over Christmas.

    A good strategy?

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    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Thing is, if Jones doesn't play no point using De Gea

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      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        More likely to concede. Also,
        *** owning

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        1. BoooomXhakaLaka
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Great point.

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  17. LIARS POKER
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Ward owner but don't understand the transfers in he's getting last couple of weeks over Mee who is 0.3m cheaper and does the same thing (arguably better as gets baps).

    If I gain another 0.1 in selling value and have a transfer to burn might make the switch and bank the £

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    1. Dr. DOOM
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Got him when he was 4.6, never expected a 0.3 rise

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      1. LIARS POKER
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Looks like he's going up to 5m tonight, crazy

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    2. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      He probably stands out more to people making transfers because he's 3rd highest scoring defender.

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    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      3rd in defenders.

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  18. borat
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Mariappa> Kane(c) + kun

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  19. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Off topic:

    https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/am2OED2_700b.jpg

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    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Kane (c) owners?

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        😉

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    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Is that Gerry McCann running from the scene?

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  20. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    This song still gives me goosebumps

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jhdFe3evXpk

    Mesmerising....

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  21. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    People say it's too expensive to get Sanchez in.

    It's all about your mindset towards losing a forward slot.

    Would you rather have Sanchez or Lukaku over the Christmas period?

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      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      neither

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      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Although this guy is right ^

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    2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku probably lol

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    3. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      i would rather have kane and morata over snachez over the christmas period

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    4. GuyIncognito
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      It's all about midpriced players this year, heavy hitters not needed for captaincy.

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

      also, u completely ignore the fact that there are much cheaper mids doing exceptionally well but not much forwards below 10m doing well at all

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      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        In a fight between Lukaku + RLC and Sanchez + McBurnie, The first team + 0.3 itb wins

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        1. Freddo
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Witty Pun answers and ends the argument.

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          1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            😀

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      2. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Fair point, Sims.

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    6. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez only scored a handful of points more over the last 4 games and if you take away 2 points for his goals (to equalise forwards mids) and CS points I think its neck and neck!

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      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        But as said above, I would have neither.

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        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          I can see your logic TBF.

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  22. el polako
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Goal from Duffy plus cleanie can still save my week.

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    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks for that

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    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Where's the spoiler warning?

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  23. rogerbarton
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    What happened to Tom Carroll? Rotation or dropped?

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  24. Dr. DOOM
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone planning to go 3-5-2?

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    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Toying with it. Going for a flexible Niasse/Rlc/4th def strategy and play the fixtures.

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  25. Sarnab
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    This Dunk bloke from Brighton, does he have any goal threat from set pieces ?

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    1. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      He does.

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    2. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Not really.

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    3. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Cheap, clean sheets and nailed on - that's what primary factors in that bracket

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  26. El Lobito 10
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Andreas Christensen nailed?

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    1. ooooo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      no

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    2. Sarnab
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Probably. But may sit out an odd game.

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      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers. Conte doesn't seem to be a fan of Luiz no more.

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  27. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Only brought in DDG this week and doubled up. As long as Lindelof doesn't play it's still worth keeping right?

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  28. My Name Is Pepu
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    This Zeegelar dude took away a BAPS from Kiko. I'll take the 7 pointer from Kiko anyway though.

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    1. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      he also got him 5 points with the clearance off the line

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      1. My Name Is Pepu
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Gomes got him 6 points with that double save. 😉

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    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      You have no choice but to take it.

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      1. My Name Is Pepu
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Which I am 🙂

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  29. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Which duo will get most points this gmw?

    A) Silva (Huddersfield H) + Niasse(Southampton A)
    B) Aguero (Huddersfield H) + Carroll (Bournemoth (H)

    Thoughts?

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    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      They're playing hudders away mate

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      1. Winners900
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah wrote wrong

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  30. JogaSemmedo
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Who's the best replacement for Davies until the new year? Have up to £6m

    Other defenders are Jones, Daniels, Naughton & Mbemba (he needs upgrading so downgrading Davies would help)

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