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Dugout Discussion December 28

Dugout Discussion – Thursday

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The curtain comes down on the second of four quick-fire festive Gameweeks this evening as Crystal Palace welcome Arsenal to Selhurst Park.

Up against the only side yet to keep a clean sheet in front of their own fans, the Gunners’ Alexandre Lacazette is the tenth top captain pick for Gameweek 20, handed the armband by 2.1% of Fantasy Premier League managers.

Having found the net in each of the last two, Mesut Ozil is the visitors’ form player, though Alexis Sanchez was back on the scoresheet against Liverpool last time out.

Both are owned by just 2% and could prove big differentials this evening.

Tonight’s teamsheet brings good news for the 11% still holding Sead Kolasinac, as he returns to the starting XI for the first time in four Gameweeks as the visitors revert to a wing-back set-up

The hosts, meanwhile, welcome back Christian Benteke from suspension. He bagged a goal and assist in his previous league appearance away to Swansea to hint at a return to form, though it’s Wilfried Zaha who has been the Eagles’ most impressive attacker of late.

Stationed up top in a front two, he has scored or assisted in five of his six home matches since returning from injury.

That output has been key to a run that’s seen Palace score two goals in each of the last six at Selhurst Park and could prove pivotal against an Arsenal rearguard with just two clean sheets in six on the road.

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  1. Dream Killers 2.0
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Is it time to get rid of Gomez (Liv)?

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    1. BananaNose Maldonado
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      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not this week.

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  2. FPL Panda
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Who to start?

    A pope
    B Elliott

    Who to captain?

    A salah
    B hazard

    Leaning towards A & A atm

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

      ab

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    2. George James
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      BA

      Brighton can’t score away from Home at the moment and salah form over Haz is huge

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    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B and A

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    4. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      BA.

      I think Torresmagic raised a good point about Hazard facing Arsenal in GW22, so an early day for him could happen if they are winning in the second half.

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

        Salah will play more minutes than Hazard. Is that what you're saying?

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      2. FPL Panda
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers boys. Yeh saw TMs point on that and it put me off haz.

        Elliot v pope is very tricky

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  3. George James
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Everton presser today? Need some Rooney news

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  4. jose1
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Torn between Hazard and Salah for the arm band this week so here’s my summary.

    Hazard
    - Not in best form but playing a leaky Stoke defence which the put 4 past last game away
    - Hasn’t scored in a few weeks and is due to a haul
    - On penalties

    Salah
    - In form weekly
    - Playing a decent Leicester side which have had low scoring tight games in recent history
    - Likely to come off early or rested

    Leaning to Hazard. What you reckon?

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    1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Captain Firmino 🙂

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      1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        But jokes aside, Salah is safe, Hazard could get you a haul, it's your pick really.

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

      I'm on Haz too.

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    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      My dilemma too. Am going to the Chelsea game so think that will swing it for Hazard who will be my transfer out after the game regardless.

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

        To a Spurs mid, aight.

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        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Yes but not decided between Alli or Son. Think Alli will start both but his stats don't look much improved on the early weeks of the season.

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      2. George James
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Same here.Always fun watching your cap. See you there 🙂

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    4. Cok3y5murf
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      "Not in best form" - Man of the match last game.

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      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Think he means in terms of FPL.

        He's played well but that hasn't translated into FPL points.

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        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah because he had a shot cleared off the line. Sometimes you're just unlucky.

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  5. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Cenk Tosun hair is transplant. Deadly partnership with Rooney confirmed.

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    1. Srv210
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Baldy boys gonna rock the league

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      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Joke aside, I reckon Cenk will be a huge success, have been watching closely last 3 years.

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        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          What price will he come in at? 7.5

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

            Was just about to ask this 😀
            Around the same as Chicharito?

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        2. Srv210
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I also think so and also he'll be the one to fill that mid price forward spot ..around 7-8m

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  6. OPTA FPL
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Christensen latest news?

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Back in training and should start.

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  7. OPTA FPL
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Play Kenny (Bou) or Mee (Hud)?

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    1. La Gazzetta
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Mee. I'm starting Kenny this week though I think he's a decent option and solid first bench

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  8. Foozeball
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Which GK?
    A) Pickford
    B) Elliot

    Who to captain?
    A) Morata
    B) Salah

    Currently leaning towards going with AB atm

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A
      B

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    2. La Gazzetta
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A A

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  9. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    DDG
    Otamendi Dunk Christensen
    Hazard Coutinho Sterling Zaha Richarlison
    Morata(C) Firmino

    Elliot.... Fernandez Masuaku Anderson.

    2.2 ITB 1 FT

    Pick one

    A Zaha> Sane
    B Coutinho > KDB

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    1. La Gazzetta
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I would save FT and 2 trades next week something like Zaha and Richarlison for Son and Arnautovic. B of those I just wouldn't feel comfortable owning Sane at the moment

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  10. Blackstar
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone using their free hit this game week?

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      With the rotation galore expected, it should be the worse week to use FT.

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      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        FH*

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      you mean gw22?

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      1. Blackstar
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        no meant this GW, considered GW22 but thought trippCap (kane) might be better

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    3. Ghost Gooner
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Only if you have spurs/whm assets and injuries

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  11. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    DDG myhill
    Alonso Maguire ogbonna Duffy mbemba
    Salah coutinho lingard Pogba sterling
    DCL Rooney Kane
    1 FT 0.1 ITB
    Suggestions?
    A- Save
    B- Mbemba to long?
    C- Rooney & Pogba to
    Firmino & Gross
    Or
    Wilson & Mahrez
    Or
    Quaner & hazard
    Cheers!

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    1. La Gazzetta
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Save. I think next week maybe trade pogba for a DGW player like Son or Arnautovic/Lanzini. Not really sure what to do with the other trade but maybe you can do something with Rooney then.

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      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Rooney Pogba
        To
        Wilson Mahrez (-4)
        Not good?

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      2. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Or quaner hazard

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        1. La Gazzetta
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          They're decent but you can get a DGW player if you wait a week? They have decent short term fixtures after it too. I might even sell Hazard for a Tottenham or west ham player.

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  12. arndff_
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Considering to roll my FT, even though:
    - I'm expecting to see a big red arrow;
    - I doubt I'll make LMS... 🙁

    DDG
    Otamendi Christensen Dunk Long
    Hazard Salah Coutinho Sterling
    DCL Quaner

    Elliot Kane Arnautovic Ogbonna

    PS: Have to decide who to captain -- Haz/Salah. Haz was leading in Captain's Poll, but not anymore.

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    1. Fitzy.
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Pretty sure Salah has been leading since it went up.

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

        Don't understand you. Last time I saw the poll, Haz was no 1.

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        1. Fitzy.
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          When was the last time you looked? Must have been a few minutes after it went up, Salah has been up top for a while and there's a bit of a gap, hard to imagine they've swapped places and Salah has left him in his wake.

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

            The same day it has been added.

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    2. George James
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Salah been top for past few days

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

        ^

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  13. EL tridente
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Son or alli?

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    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Both

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    2. La Gazzetta
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      My decision seems driven by funds but looks like Alli -4 or Son for me. I think Alli will get 2 full games and maybe Son will start both but come off early in one. Both solid options if can fit them in I think.

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  14. Up the tics
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Have 2 FTs and not sure what to do? Shall I just swap Ward >> Mee and keep the other FT?

    Elliot
    Azpi - Otamendi - Jones - Kenny
    Salah - KDB - Richarlison - Young
    Morata - DCL

    FABIANSKI - RLC - WARD** - KANE**

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    1. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I think Burnley's defensive record is starting to crack and they've got bad fixtures.

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  15. Duffy Dunk
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Pogba->Lingard for free today?
    Will need to downgrade Pogba to a mid up to 6.1 anyway, to allow next gameweek's Morata+Sane -> Kane+Son.

    Ryan Elliot
    Otamendi Christensen Jones Mustafi Daniels
    Salah Coutinho Sterling Sane Pogba
    Morata Firmino Calvert

    1 FT, 0.2 itb

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    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Do it

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    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      yep

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  16. Stoic
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Will Sterling start this week ?

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    1. MOZIL
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      i think the front 3 will be Sane, Aguero, Silva

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    2. La Gazzetta
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I think Sterling Starts every game in this sort of form. He's fit and durable enough to play every game he's proven that in recent years. Now he's consistent enough to start every game

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

    Sterling or Salah captain? If Arsenal can put 3 past Crystal Palace, Man City should do even better in theory

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    1. Speédy
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Palace attacked Arsenal,they won't do that against City.

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  18. pakornk
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Casuals selling Eriksen?

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    1. Old Man
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I hope so

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    2. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Hopefully his price drops tonight.

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  19. Speédy
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Kane(TC),Alli,Son for the double too much?

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    1. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      He might not play both games, there might be better dgws that are more than 2 days apart.

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

        He will, Poch can't afford to drop any more points

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  20. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Going to do the Hokey Kokey with Son to get 11 on the pitch due to non playing bench, worry about rotation etc ... already have Salah, Sterling, Pogba and RLC

    Who is the most nailed on mid for 8.9 for this GW?

    Thanks

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    1. Speédy
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Sane.

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    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Haha, I'm doing the same. Max 8.7m.

      I was looking at Sané or Lingard myself. My only worry with Lingard is if he does not start...

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  21. ZeBestee
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    anyone still considering Kane > Morata (C) and reversing the transfer for the DGW?

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    1. La Gazzetta
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I'm not as lose too much funds. If you bought Kane at 12.7 or 12.8 I would consider it but probably still wouldn't do it

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

        have him since gw1, i will loose .2 if i do the transfer. If he hauls, then it will be worth it i reckon.

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    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Had him at 12.6 and don’t want to lose the value, will bench and swap Son out if I can decide who is a nailed replacement for 8.9

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    3. XabiAlonso
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Think it's a decent option but personally I bought for 12.4 and feel like it's a waste of 0.5 to get him back

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  22. Francescoli
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Elliot
    Kabasele Kenny Christensen
    Salah (c) Hazard Sterling Sané Richarlison
    DCL Firmino

    Pope; Mee Kane Ogbonna

    Am I right to be benching the Burnley boys?

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    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I'd back mee over a Watford defender any day

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    2. dan_247
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I am starting Mee. They will tighten up

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

        Mee and Elliot?

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  23. Dream Killers 2.0
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Going forward would you rather transfer Sterling or Sane in?

    Sterling is obviously in red hot form but his minutes might be managed this week?

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    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      this is said every week...and I keep saying you need to get sterling into your team asap... him and salah are essential

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    2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Sterling

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

      get Sterling, all good things point to him atm so its difficult to ignore him. I believe things will change from next month on if the points gap extends or at least remain the same as there will be a bit more rotation imo.

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  24. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Worth doing Niasse to Quaner for a hit this week?
    Enables me to do:
    Lukaku, Richarlison, Daniels to Kane, Arnie and Masuaku for exact money next week for a -8 or is it not worth it?
    Thanks guys.

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    1. Kane Train
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No way. I will punch you in the face if you do hahah

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      1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Haha just thinking long term i want Niasse out of my squad.

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      2. Mr. Jenkins
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I will also punch you

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  25. dan_247
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Who is the best striker option under 7 million currently. Need to free up some funds and replace Vardy. Other strikers currently Firminho and Aguero.

    Thanks

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

      probably DCL

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      1. dan_247
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Even with tough fixtures coming up? What are your thoughts on king or Wilson at Bournemouth for next 2?

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  26. fridge
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Is Quaner going to start?

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  27. TSN
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Hi guys, any advice?

    1 FT 0.5 ITB

    Pope
    Christensen Otamendi Jones
    Salah Hazard Sterling Richarlison Surman
    Firmino Niasse

    Elliott - mbemba - ogbonna - Kane

    A. Kane christensen > Alonso Morata (-4)
    B. Kane Surman > Coutinho Rooney (-4)
    C. Save FT

    Thanks!

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    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Moving Kane out ahead of DGW? I wouldn't use your transfers up as you'll want him back after weekend.

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      1. Stockport Hatter
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Sorry I'd go C then get 1 or 2 in from Spurs/West Ham agar if DGW.

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        1. Stockport Hatter
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Ahead*

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

        i was planning to get him back for DGW if i do the transfers

        actually i'd prefer keeping him, but not sure with my current line up

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  28. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Best 4.3 mid? McArthur or TCarroll

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    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Carroll

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    2. Stockport Hatter
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Carroll

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  29. Stockport Hatter
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I guess I'm right to hold?

    DDG
    Ota Mee Kenny
    Hazard Salah Sterling Richarlison RLC
    Morata DCL

    Elliot Naughton Kane* Ogbonna*

    Hazard and RLC to Arnie and Son for free ahead of DGW?

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    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah looks good.

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      1. Stockport Hatter
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers mate.

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  30. Sims
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Red arrow with 85 points 🙄

    So tough...

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

      83 wasn't so bad at my rank. One of those weeks where everyone scored unbelievable week

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    2. Fitzy.
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Any hits?

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      1. Sims
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Nope

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        1. Fitzy.
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Must have been a pretty minor red arrow.

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