Saturday Dugout Discussion - Gameweek 5 - Best FPL Tips, Advice, Team News, Picks, and Statistics from Fantasy Football Scout

FPL GW8 Scout Picks

Raya Martin

Ajer
Muharemovic
Konsa Ngoyo

Gibbs-White
Tavernier
Schade
Palmer

Calvert-Lewin
Haaland
João Pedro

Penders
Murillo
Thomas
Rudoni

GW8 Captain Poll

Watchlists

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Raya Martin	ARS	A
No Change	Donnarumma	MCI	B
No Change	Kinsky	TOT	C, Vs
Up	Trafford	LEE	B
Down	Pickford	EVE	B
No Change	Verbruggen	BHA	A

Last updated: 23 Oct, 2026 1:42am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Calafiori	ARS	B
No Change	Konsa Ngoyo	ARS	B
Up	Muharemovic	LEE	B
No Change	De Cuyper	BHA	A, OoP
No Change	Tarkowski	EVE	A
Up	van Hecke	TOT	B, Vs
Up	António Silva	BOU	B, Vs
Down	Lewis Hall	NEW	B
Down	Gvardiol	MCI	B, Rest
No Change	Williams	NFO	C
No Change	Lacroix	CHE	C
No Change	Thomas	COV	B, Vs, £
No Change	Affengruber	FUL	B

Last updated: 23 Oct, 2026 1:57am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Palmer	CHE	B
No Change	Rogers	CHE	B
No Change	Gibbs-White	NFO	B
No Change	Tavernier	BOU	B, Vs
No Change	Groß	BHA	A
No Change	Mbeumo	MUN	B
Down	Bruno Fernandes	MUN	C
No Change	Dewsbury-Hall	EVE	B
Up	Odegaard	ARS	C
No Change	Schade	BRE	A
Down	Barnes	NEW	B
Down	King	FUL	C
Up	Rudoni	COV	B, Vs, £
No Change	Le Fée	SUN	C

Last updated: 23 Oct, 2026 2:08am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Haaland	MCI	A
No Change	João Pedro	CHE	A
No Change	Isak	LIV	A
Up	Calvert-Lewin	LEE	A
Up	Jackson	AVL	B
Down	Thiago	BRE	B, Sus
Up	Evanilson	BOU	A, Vs
No Change	Barry	EVE	B
Down	Gonzalo García	FUL	C

Last updated: 23 Oct, 2026 2:16am

Date	Player	Team	Price
22/10	Ampadu	LEE	5.3m
22/10	Maguire	MUN	4.7m
22/10	Mbeumo	MUN	7.9m
22/10	Palmer	CHE	9.8m
21/10	Calvert-Lewin	LEE	6.1m
21/10	Palacios	FUL	5.3m
20/10	Endo	LIV	4.8m
20/10	Gyökeres	ARS	7.0m
20/10	Hudson-Odoi	NFO	5.7m
20/10	Hughes	CRY	4.3m
20/10	Jacquet	LIV	5.1m
20/10	Muniz	FUL	5.3m
20/10	Nmecha	LEE	5.3m
20/10	Ruggeri	AVL	4.4m
19/10	Alcaraz	EVE	4.8m
19/10	De Cuyper	BHA	5.3m
19/10	Doku	MCI	7.5m
19/10	Grimes	COV	4.8m
19/10	Groß	BHA	6.2m
19/10	Onyeka	COV	4.8m
19/10	Rogers	CHE	8.0m
19/10	Stroud	HUL	4.9m
19/10	Welbeck	CHE	5.8m
19/10	Wieffer	BHA	4.8m
18/10	Braithwaite	MCI	3.9m
18/10	Gibbs-White	NFO	7.9m
18/10	J.Cuenca	FUL	4.4m
18/10	João Pedro	CHE	7.9m
18/10	Keane	EVE	4.7m
18/10	Nketiah	CRY	5.4m
18/10	Norton-Cuffy	HUL	3.9m
18/10	Samba	MCI	4.4m
18/10	Tavernier	BOU	6.2m
18/10	Virgil	LIV	6.4m
18/10	Wissa	NEW	6.1m
18/10	Wood	NFO	5.7m
18/10	Zubimendi	ARS	5.2m
17/10	Aina	NFO	4.3m
17/10	Bentancur	TOT	5.4m
17/10	Calafiori	ARS	6.0m
17/10	Cherki	MCI	8.0m
17/10	Diop	IPS	3.9m
17/10	Khusanov	MCI	5.3m
17/10	Manzambi	AVL	6.0m
17/10	Robinson	FUL	4.4m
17/10	Tel	TOT	5.6m
17/10	Touré	NEW	5.7m
16/10	Alysson	AVL	4.9m
16/10	B.Fernandes	MUN	11.8m
16/10	Damsgaard	BRE	5.3m
16/10	De Cuyper	BHA	5.2m
16/10	Delap	NFO	5.5m
16/10	Elanga	NEW	6.0m
16/10	Evanilson	BOU	6.1m
16/10	Frimpong	LIV	5.2m
16/10	Groß	BHA	6.1m
16/10	Haaland	MCI	15.7m
16/10	Jair Cunha	NFO	4.4m
16/10	John	NFO	4.4m
16/10	Kroupi.Jr	BOU	7.3m
16/10	Latibeaudiere	COV	3.9m
16/10	M.Sangaré	BRE	5.5m
16/10	Maddison	TOT	6.2m
16/10	Mbeumo	MUN	7.8m
16/10	Mosquera	ARS	5.2m
16/10	Núñez	IPS	4.8m
16/10	O.Richards	NFO	3.9m
16/10	Steur	NEW	4.8m
16/10	Szoboszlai	LIV	6.8m
16/10	Targett	HUL	3.9m
16/10	Tielemans	MUN	5.7m
16/10	Valdimarsson	BRE	4.4m
16/10	Wirtz	LIV	7.2m
16/10	Wissa	NEW	6.2m
15/10	Šeško	MUN	6.9m
15/10	Igor Jesus	NFO	5.7m
15/10	Tzolis	ARS	6.2m
14/10	Dasilva	BRE	4.8m
14/10	Mazraoui	MUN	4.3m
14/10	Muñoz	NFO	5.3m

FPL GW8 Chip Poll

Bench or start Gross and De Cuyper?

[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion

Saturday Dugout Discussion – Gameweek 5

22 September 2012 3583 comments

Akers

We start Gameweek 5 at the Liberty Stadium, as Michael Laudrup’s Swansea host Everton. The Dugout Discussion is open, so come in and follow all the day’s action amongst fellow fantasy football managers. The team news is in and there’s one or two surprises…

Swansea XI: Vorm, Rangel, Tate, Williams, Davies, Ki, de Guzman, Michu, Hernandez, Routledge, Graham.

Everton XI: Howard, Neville, Heitinga, Jagielka, Baines, Osman, Pienaar, Coleman, Fellaini, Mirallas, Anichebe.

Following their defeat at Aston Villa last time out, Nathan Dyer and Leon Britton drop to the bench with Ki Sung Yueng and Pablo Hernandez coming in.

Having scored on Monday night against Newcastle, Victor Anichebe earns a starting berth, replacing the injured Nikica Jelavic.

There’s another five Premier League fixtures to enjoy after Swansea and Everton do battle – so plenty of fantasy points on offer all round. The Dugout Discussion chatroom is the place to see them roll in, which can be accessed right here.

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Lrf

14 years, 1 month ago
Great play by Everton. The have been really fun to watch so far this season. Fair play to them!

Was all set on Graham -> Fletcher as my transfer this week, but looking on Everton and Baine + looking at Chelseas fixtures, Ivan -> Baines is really tempting. What do you guys reckon is the best transfer? Maybe worth a hit doing both? Cheers
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1. don parcheesi
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  yeah, both for a hit looks good,
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  1. Lrf
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Cheers, will think on it.
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Taff

14 years, 1 month ago
Anybody considering cashing in on Michu? If their respective form continues Michu > Gervinho could be worth considering
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1. Lrf
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Graham out for me first.
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2. emperikal
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Hope so! Made that move on my WC this week
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3. I taught Ashley Young how t…
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Yep thinking of doing the same. Michu to Bale
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  1. HuttonDressedasLahm
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Michu to Pienaar, simples for me
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4. big oak
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  im holding to michu
  he is a 2nd striker in a team that is very good at home (except against everton who destroyed them for the 2nd year in a row)
  maybe bench him for the big games away thats all
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5. Red5
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Worth keeping for sto RDG WIG, imo. They have Man City and Chelsea after that though.
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6. Naboo
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  keeping til GW9. Reading and Wigan at home could see big point hauls. Then out for Fellaini maybe
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Nighthawk

14 years, 1 month ago
Thinking of dropping Michu now. Already made a healthy profit on him.

Thinking of bringing in Pineaar or Fellani (already have Baines though).
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1. ★FC Borecelona★
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  sto, RDG, WIG
  
  Go ahead. Get rid
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2. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  im thinking of bringing him in, actually.
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Blue Teets

14 years, 1 month ago
Everton look SICK. They didn't even play that well but they are crushing teams in 3rd gear :0
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1. som3awy
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Didn't play well?
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davysteen

14 years, 1 month ago
Holy sHlT, benched fellaini instead of sterling or carzola..bad times..
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1. Blue Teets
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  FAIL bro...
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Acquafresca

14 years, 1 month ago
Anyone have the Chelsea starting XI??
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1. JK - Cønt ⭐
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  no Terry, No Lampard
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  1. Acquafresca
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Wow. Not good news for EVS.
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2. blue cheese
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Chelsea team to face Stoke: Cech, Cole, Ivanovic, Cahill, Luiz, Mikel, Hazard, Ramires, Oscar, Mata, Torres #CHESTK
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  1. MAS
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    So oscar is in the hole. Bandwagon gonna be avalanche soon.
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  2. OPTA FPL
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    nervous time ? Eden starts
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    1. Acquafresca
      
      14 years, 1 month ago
      😀 Good good. Now i just need him to score
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    2. blue cheese
      
      14 years, 1 month ago
      No. Why would I be? I have him!
      
      Defoe will score 3 goals min!
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3. Kostja
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  check scout tweets
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GoonerByron

14 years, 1 month ago
I will certainly be captaining Baines next week!
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1. Lrf
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Might not be a bad idea.
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2. blue cheese
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Looks like I'll join you, mate.
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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    it's between him, RvP and Johnson
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floydy_floyd

14 years, 1 month ago
Baines (c) next week anyone?
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MAS

14 years, 1 month ago
really want Fellani now, but how can one sell a player of 5 PPM (Pienaar).
Can someone talk me out this knee jerking..... 😐
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1. GoonerByron
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  I considered it, but have decided to stick with Pienaar.. He had a good game and by tomorrow should have an assist as well.
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  1. sotothemightygreek
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    An assist? For which goal?
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    1. MAS
      
      14 years, 1 month ago
      2nd one. but its debatable.
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@theTinkermen

14 years, 1 month ago
Fellaini was immence today!
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alex5

14 years, 1 month ago
michu to felanni anyone?
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Acquafresca

14 years, 1 month ago
Dyer will only get a 1 match ban right??
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1. Mílanista
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Right
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2. Art Vandelay
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Yep, but unlikely to walk back into the starting line up IMO.
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  1. Acquafresca
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    That's a lie.
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blue cheese

14 years, 1 month ago
Dyer > Fellaini for next week written in stone!
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1. emperikal
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Great move
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  1. blue cheese
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Cheers, Emps.
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MJ6987

14 years, 1 month ago
Due to a combination of bizarre circumstances I am in the market for a Reading defender...which is best...Gunter or Gorkks?

Thanks
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1. RoysCallerAnne
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Gunter, as Mariappa is a threat to Gorkks
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  1. MJ6987
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Ah right, thanks
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2. GoonerByron
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Gunter
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  1. MJ6987
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Oh, I was thinking Gorkks but based on very little knowledge. Why Gunter?
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    1. Evs
      
      14 years, 1 month ago
      Nailed on, quite attacking.
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    2. FPL Daniel
      
      14 years, 1 month ago
      Gorkks cheaper and a goal threat. u need to rotate with tot I guess 😉
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Evs

14 years, 1 month ago
Without a shadow of a doubt.... Expecting a couple from Nolan today*. 🙂

* Bramle starts for Sunderland 😉
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1. Evs
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  *bramble even
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2. Acquafresca
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  No Lampard 🙁
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  1. Evs
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Oi, you didn't pick vertonghen or Defoe after a that aqua ?!
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    1. Acquafresca
      
      14 years, 1 month ago
      Unfortunately no. Didnt start off too bad, minus Dyer's sending off 😆
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  2. Evs
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    I know.
    Grrr...
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3. FPL Daniel
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  amen to that
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kaz 96

14 years, 1 month ago
CRICKET ALERT:

who captained steyn?
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1. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  not me 🙁
  I had a.mendis and he didnt even play!
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2. Blue Teets
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Just... No. No cricket. It is simply not welcome. Ever.
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  1. Zinedine Kilbane
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    +100
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chocolove

14 years, 1 month ago
is davis(SOT) injured?
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1. JK - Cønt ⭐
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  nope, just dropped for being shite
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BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…

14 years, 1 month ago
Captain Gayle, Pollard, Narine or Watson?
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floydy_floyd

14 years, 1 month ago
Brained (c) next week anyone?
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1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  No
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jimnastics

14 years, 1 month ago
Will Sterling keep his place in the Liverpool line-up? Thinking Dyer > Sterling, which gives me enough for Lescott > Baines….
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RoysCallerAnne

14 years, 1 month ago
Brilliant stuff from Everton. Pushing for a top 4 maybe?...top 6 definitely
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COMH

14 years, 1 month ago
a) Keep Ivanovic

b) Upgrade to Baines

c) Downgrade to use the monies elsewhere
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1. Lrf
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Tempted to do B myself.
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2. Mílanista
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  B
  
  Compare their fixtures and you'll see why its a good move.
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3. LJJM Duckies
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Ivanovic for a clean sheet and at least an assist today, so A.
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Mull

14 years, 1 month ago
Why is Koscielny not starting over Mertesacker?
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1. Simon69
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Mert been playing well and keeping his spot
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2. Kostja
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Mert doing just fine now, no need to mix things up.
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Bezz82

14 years, 1 month ago
Why is Harte not playing?
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Baines on Toast...

14 years, 1 month ago
lol didn't even realise Dyer got sent off, time to end his reign as my first sub. Choice between a straight swap for someone like Morrison or a downgrade to fund Bale > Hazard.
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beric

14 years, 1 month ago
Whens the New-Nor game been rescheduled for?
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1. Evs
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Tomorrow.
  
  Advantage you in h2h Beric, re: my hit plus Baines 🙁
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  1. beric
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    plus Lamps not starting. I think Bale might do the business for you though...
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  2. Spike ⚽️
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Cant believe you've bought Ba AGAIN !!
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    1. Evs
      
      14 years, 1 month ago
      I was hoping you wouldn't notice that spike 😯 ?!
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      1. Spike ⚽️
        
        14 years, 1 month ago
        I look up to you Evs that's why 😉
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        Evs
        
        14 years, 1 month ago
        you don't wanna 😆 !
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2. JK - Cønt ⭐
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Oh here we go again
  
  It's tomorrow
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  1. beric
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Sorry! I just got here. Damn, was hoping they wouldn't play this week.
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3. ★FC Borecelona★
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Sunday
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Feanor

14 years, 1 month ago
I might need to do Michu to Fellaini before his price goes up.
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1. OPTA FPL
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  do it
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Locarno

14 years, 1 month ago
Think everyone should climb on Kaca to score any time.
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chocolove

14 years, 1 month ago
maybe clyne will get his first cleansheet with gazza on the goal 😀
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OPTA FPL

14 years, 1 month ago
Michu --> Fellaini and triple on Everton, anyone?
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1. beric
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  I'm sticking with Baines + Pie for my Everton cover. 2 is enough.
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  1. Acquafresca
    
    14 years, 1 month ago
    +1 same here.
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2. som3awy
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Yea, why not?!
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3. blue cheese
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Dyer > Fellaini for me.
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4. big oak
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  baines is enough for me
  still carrying jelavic
  btw any news of how long he will be out
  he murdered me last week with the capt
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5. SC not pearls before swine
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  I think that's a little much. Michu is still a good player and Swansea will rebound once they start playing weaker teams. Like Reading and Wigan. Fixtures over form.
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6. Limbo
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Too many eggs.
  
  2 x Blues (Baines + Screech or Peanut)
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7. Corrigan
  
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Treble Toffee = yes
  Selling Michu = no
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