Fixtures

Double Gameweek 31 Recap

The Premier League gave Fantasy managers plenty to plan for earlier this afternoon after announcing new dates for a couple of postponed fixtures. Arsenal’s home clash with Swansea and Newcastle’s game against Everton at St James’ Park will now take place on Tuesday, March 25 – handing all four clubs a double Gameweek 31:

Both matches were due to take place this weekend but have been cancelled due to the Gunners’ FA Cup Quarter-Final clash with Roberto Martinez’ men. This means that 10 teams will now play twice in Gameweek 31 – here’s a quick round-up of the updated fixture-list, which has now been reflected in a refresh of our Season Ticker on the right of your sidebar:

Arsenal – travel to Chelsea before hosting the Swans in midweek.
Everton – entertain Swansea before making their way to St James’ Park.
Hull – play at home to West Brom before travelling to West Ham.
Liverpool – visit Cardiff and host Sunderland at Anfield.
Man City – welcome Fulham to the Etihad prior to their midweek Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
Man United – travel to West Ham and square up to City at home.
Newcastle – one of two sides with a pair of home games, the Magpies entertain Palace and Everton.
Sunderland – Gus Poyet’s side are on their travels twice, first to Norwich then to Liverpool.
Swansea – Garry Monk’s side face two testing trips to Everton and Arsenal.
West Ham – Big Sam’s side play twice at Upton Park, as United and Hull come calling.

Looking at the four new teams to consider, whilst Arsenal’s home clash with Swansea looks promising, the trip to Chelsea almost negates their double. Given that Arsene Wenger’s side also face Everton, Spurs and City between Gameweeks 30-33, many may choose to avoid investing in the Gunners.

Everton, on the other hand, have a home clash with Cardiff and trip to Fulham on either side of their double. With another double still to factor in, they look poised for investment, with Seamus Coleman, Leighton Baines and Romelu Lukaku the safest options. Kevin Mirallas’ lack of game time last weekend is a real worry for his owners, though some may choose to hold in light of today’s news, with the Belgian potentially rested against West Ham due to the Toffees’ upcoming cup clash with the Gunners.

Newcastle have trips to Fulham and Palace on either side of their two home fixtures, with the likes of Loic Remy staking a claim for a third forward berth after scoring in each of his two appearances since returning from suspension.

Swansea have great fixtures before and after their double. Garry Monk’s side play West Brom and Norwich in Gameweek 30 and 32 respectively but those two road trips look set to pose problems aplenty, with few willing to take a punt.

As always, we’ll have an in-depth look at each of the 10 teams nearer the time as Fantasy managers brace themselves for a Gameweek that may well prove pivotal to the outcome of many a mini-league.

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  1. applebonkers
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    if they don't play in gw29, they play twice in gw31. that basically wipes out quantity, so quality is really all that matters. get rid of the dross, fingers crossed with injuries

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    1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      So shall I bring in Nolan instead, as I'm really tearing my hair out trying to find a decent midfielder for 7.1 or under for this GW..

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      1. Hibbo
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        • 11 Years
        10 years, 27 days ago

        He's got the form in that budget. Add big Andy Carroll to the mix for knock downs.

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        1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          I'm certainly tempted. Thing is I've only got 6 guaranteed players this GW, plus Ryan Bennett and Ward-Prowse who probably won't see any action, and have two free transfers to make.. But can't get the player I want up front for this GW without making two subs. It's frustrating!

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    2. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Yeah, a lot of people don't seem to get this

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    3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      ok to have 8 this week?

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    4. Walrus Eggs
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Manchester United have 3 fixtures between the 2 weeks and Aston Villa have 1.

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  2. Andrew
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Did you know West Brom have drawn 5 of their last 6 home games 1-1?

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    1. Jax
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      10 years, 27 days ago

      yes.

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  3. bitterandstout
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Evening Lads,

      I'm sitting on Cazorla and a FT for this week. I'd love to shift him, but have little enthusiasm for the available mids that are playing this week. Is shifting him for Dejagah or Richardson silly? Basically a one week punt, however it does free up cash for the DGW's. Don't want Cazorla for GW31 and have but 8 playing this week.

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      1. Walsh
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        • 10 Years
        10 years, 27 days ago

        Yes, that is silly.

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      2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 27 days ago

        considering richardson if hes not fullback again.......total punt, but could work out

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        1. bitterandstout
            10 years, 27 days ago

            ta shoe!

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        2. Mr. Greedy
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          I'm in a very similar situation with Caz. Who is the best midfield option for GW29? I have Hazard, Lallana, Puncheon and Snoddy.

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        3. pundit of punts
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          Save FT and put it to better use for dgw player.

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      3. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 27 days ago

        Are people completely overlooking Arsenal and Newcastle assets for the dgw?

        Someone like Ramsey or Remy could be a good bet.

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        1. MJ6987
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          Yes, Arsenals fixtures are poo

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        2. JWF
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          Newcastle, yes. Arsenal probably yes. Ramsey coming back would make me reconsider although I'm pretty set on my target team.

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          1. bitterandstout
              10 years, 27 days ago

              Ramsey is training again and should be available for GW30

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          2. MJ6987
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            And Remy over Suarez, Sturridge or Aguero???

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            1. pundit of punts
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 27 days ago

              Fair enough.

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          3. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            I already have Debuchy so will stick with him but probably won't bring others in.

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        3. MJ6987
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          Bruce
          Coleman
          Mata
          Yaya
          Sterling
          Suarez
          Sturridge
          Aguero

          These are the 8 DGWers I am planning for GW38 and without any hits

          My other 3 players should be

          Boruc
          Terry
          Hazard
          (Subs...Davis (GK), Ward, Burner, Puncheon)

          Question is....any other DGW players worth getting for a hit?

          Cheers.

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          1. Jax
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            Get in a dgw keeper

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            1. MJ6987
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 27 days ago

              Worth a hit though?

              E.g. Adrian (MUN HUL)

              Vs

              Boruc (tot) + 4

              Could be worth it.

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              1. Walsh
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                • 10 Years
                10 years, 27 days ago

                Mannone instead of Adrian maybe for the long run with several DGWs?

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                1. MJ6987
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 27 days ago

                  True, thanks for the tip

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          2. Redhulkster
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            Best team possible..

            Maybe if I had the budget I would have done boruc to Howard if I had the budget or Adrian just coz of his dgw..

            Worth the gamble I reckon..

            Rest its perfect ..well done mate

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            1. MJ6987
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 27 days ago

              Thanks. No doubt something will happen to derail me!

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          3. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            Bruce. u sure bruce is nailed...
            one of these 3 will be benched who: 3.9 Rosenior, Bruce and 3.8 Chester?

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            1. MJ6987
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 27 days ago

              No, not sure at all but I already have him.

              The players I will be planning to add are Mata, Yaya, Aguero and Sterling.

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          4. Schürrle Class
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            Sterling game time is negative though?

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            1. MJ6987
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 27 days ago

              I don't really think so to be honest. Think he was rested last game then was their best player when he came on.

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              1. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 27 days ago

                sterling is tough given last 1-2m gw he's been benched for Allen and/or Henderson + u got coutinho in the mix.

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        4. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          • 12 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          2 questions

          1) Komps worth 0.3 over Zaba or 0.4 over Demichelis?

          That extra bit of cash could be the difference between getting Gerrard or not getting Gerrard.

          2) Sterling or AJ if I get Gerrard (will have Lukaku as 3rd striker with Suarez and Kun)

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          1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            1 not imo over zaba, but yes over demi ....tbh im thinkin of goin without city def gw31

            2 AJ im gettin gw30, nice run so you wouldnt have to ship immediately

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            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 27 days ago

              I'm getting City defence purely for the fact that they have other DGWs, so it saves it later on.

              I agree totally on AJ, you think Gerrard over Sterling?

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              1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 27 days ago

                if you can i would...not sure i can if i want aguero

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                1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 27 days ago

                  I can, but it will be a tight fit

                  oh wait, that's what she said

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                  1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 27 days ago

                    not to me 😕

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        5. applebonkers
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          thankyou thanyou to the ffs cup organisers for skipping gw29 as a round. definitely the right thing to do imo

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          1. MJ6987
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            Yeah, too random. Although, I am set up OK in terms of numbers.

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          2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            good point, wonder if ginks cup of tea is doin the same.....

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            1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 27 days ago

              that said its a gw like any other, weve had time to plan.........not like a weather cancellation, not counting it maybe favours those hopin to get away with 7

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              1. Leaf
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 27 days ago

                This , it should be left . I got hammered with the wind cancellation games

                29 was there for all to preplan

                Once again , season of the casual !

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                1. Pigvig
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 27 days ago

                  Whinge

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          3. Hibbo
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            • 11 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            Where'd you hear this?

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            • 10 Years
            10 years, 26 days ago

            It's an awful decision IMO, where's the magic of the cup gonna come from without weeks like GW29?

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        6. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          Baines: In order to have Baines as of gw 30, if you had to choose one of these , who would it be for yor 4th Mid: thx

          1--ince
          2--Livermore
          3--Puncheon ( pending news as to why he was benched last gw)
          4--Noble (odd assist to Nolan & Cahill)

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          1. Redhulkster
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            Livermore..hull have great dgw fixtures

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            1. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 27 days ago

              thnx. how many DGW does Hul have? i know gw 31 is 1. how many more after that?

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            2. Jax
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 27 days ago

              meh

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        7. thunder_mike
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          Can get the following out this week.
          Marshall
          Burner Ward Cahill Shaw
          Ince Januzaj Haz(C) Lallana
          Ade

          Lloris Suarez Sturridge Coleman Cazorla

          Already spent a transfer to get Shaw (this was before the other DGW game was announced.

          Worth for a -4

          A) Caz > Mata (Don't really fancy any DGW players other than Rooney
          B) Keep Caz
          C) Caz > YYT (spread the cost of the hits)
          D) Caz > Hoolahan (then keep him as my cheap mid and spend 4 getting rid of Januzaj and Ince for YYT and Nolan next week)

          Cheers

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          1. Redhulkster
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            I would fancy mata over Rooney just coz he plays deep and secondly

            Aguero with SAS for dgw

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            1. thunder_mike
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 27 days ago

              I want to get Aguero over Rooney, Rooney is my 2nd choice depending on affordability. I think I would rather than Nolan over Mata for the DGW. Gives me more cash for Aguero and YYT.

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          2. Walsh
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            No more transfers you have a strong squad for the weekend. Sort out Caz after 29 if you still want to get rid.

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        8. FF Dirtbag
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          Does this look good for the dgw?

          Boruc (Davis)
          Distin Kosc Demel (Azpil Dann)
          Hazard Yaya Nolan Lallana (Puncheon)
          Aguero Sturridge Suarez

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          1. Redhulkster
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            Same as mine..

            Just 3 differences I have Cahill over kosc and Collins over demel.
            Have mata over lallana.

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        10. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          My plan for gw31

          Thoughts?

          Mannone

          Kos Collins Coleman

          Haz mata lallana colback

          Suerez augero lukaku

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        11. McSwegan
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          Still worth Kos > Evra for a FT this week? Even if I ship him out next week it's worth the gamble?

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        12. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          Kolarov: anyone going for KOL for mci 's DGW as of gw 31?

          for those gw kolarov that does not start for clichy, i will have either Ward or a Hul 3.9 Def.
          rest of Def: Baines - Ivan -

          1--go for Kolarov
          2--dont go for kolarov

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          1. Saint Domingo
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 26 days ago

            Really unsure tbh,doubt he will play both,bit risky with Pellegrini in rotation mode

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            1. ccc
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 26 days ago

              especially in a DGW. way too much rotation risk for me.

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        13. Get up ya bum
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          Massive dgw!

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        14. Caibarhaw
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          Best keeper for GW29?

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        15. ccc
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          I think Liverpool have one of the best DGW fixtures. (Suarez, Sturridge, and Sterling :D)

          Which teams do you think will be most important to invest in, and who should we rightfully ignore?

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          1. ccc
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 26 days ago

            I think Everton, Hull, and Liverpool look to have the most profitable DGW fixtures.

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            1. Get up ya bum
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 26 days ago

              Liverpool definitely. I'll have SSS too. Hull are unpredictable but could do very well. Everton look one of the best for gw31 and 32 but good fantasy options are limited, I'll probably just get Baines. City should be gold but rotation can bite hard, I'll just go with Kun who is easily their best fantasy asset, and maybe Kolarov if I hold him.

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              1. Get up ya bum
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 26 days ago

                Newcastle are one people might be overlooking. Debuchey and/or Remy for those without the big 3 up top could be clever

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        16. Get up ya bum
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          My point about holding kolarov for the long haul. I've had him since gw22. He's scored 12 0 1 1 1 11. That's over 4 ppg, which is acceptable but he's also come very close to another assist and goal at least. The potential in holding him until seasons end now is huge imo with 3 extra games. Think I'm gonna sell him for Baines though next week then swap back in gw33, hopefully in time for his 2 dgw's

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        17. SG91
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 26 days ago

          Looking to bring in a playing defender for Sagna before I WC in GW31. Really only focused on next two game weeks. Thinking either Stoke or Norwich investment. Is shawcross a bad shout??

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        18. papasupreme
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 25 days ago

          Hi guyz,

          Team GW31 (have 2 FT) =

          Szczesny
          Distin (in for Clyne), Flanagan (in for Azpi), Coleman, Williamson
          Mata, Livermore (in for Snodgrass), Hazard/Ince
          Suarez, RVP, Sturridge (in for Adebayor)

          OR

          Szczesny
          Baines (in for Clyne), Flanagan (in for Azpi), Coleman, Williamson
          Mata, Livermore (in for Snodgrass), Hazard/Ince
          Suarez, RVP, Lukaku (in for Adebayor)

          OR

          u decide. have fun.

          thnx.

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        19. Demon Devil Timmy
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 25 days ago

          Please Rate my Team for GW 29 :

          Boruc (Mannone)

          Shaw, Dawson, Cahill (Koscielny, Chico)

          Lallana, Snodgrass, Hazard, Mata (Sterling)

          Adebayor (Sturridge, Bony)

          Should I keep my FT and make 2 changes next Gameweek?

          Thanks

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        20. Ten Season Wonder
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 24 days ago

          Looking ahead to GW31:

          I have Mannone & Adrian as my two GKs. Who's the best option to start and who should be benched?

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