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23 October 2014 1210 comments
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Our Watchlist rankings, which offer player recommendations over the next four to six Gameweeks, have been updated over the last 24 hours.

At the back, Tottenham’s upturn in fixtures affords Hugo Lloris and Younes Kaboul the chance to climb in our rankings. The former sits six points clear at the top of the FPL keeper standings and, at 5.6, his save point potential strengthens his claim as a legitimate option for those willing to splash the cash between the sticks. With Newcastle, Stoke, Everton and Palace rolling up to the Lane in the next seven, in addition to trips to Hull and Villa, Kaboul’s kinder 5.0 price tag may turn some heads – he’s earned bonus in two of the three occasions his side have delivered a clean sheet.

Elsewhere in north London, Calum Chambers is available for selection after serving a one-match suspension. Whilst his budget 4.6 price tag is very much in the summer signing’s favour, his lack of discipline (five yellows in six league starts) and the Gunners’ poor defensive displays – one clean sheet so far – somewhat negates his appeal. At that cost, though, he could be a bargain if Arsene Wenger’s side can rediscover the resilience that racked up 17 clean sheets last season – they now have Sunderland, Burnley, Swansea and West Brom in the next five.

With Burnley, Swansea, Sunderland, West Ham and Hull in the next six Gameweeks, Everton stopper Tim Howard is on the up. The Toffees served up a second clean sheet of the season against Villa last time around and with the likes of Seamus Coleman back, their defensive prospects look enticing – at 5.4, though, Howard isn’t cheap and with Phil Jagielka (5.5) offering an alternative for those unwilling to fork out on Coleman and/or Leighton Baines, Howard’s appeal is a little diminished.

Villa pair Brad Guzan and Ron Vlaar tentatively edge up the rankings. With a horrendous set of fixtures finally behind them, Paul Lambert’s side will be hoping to return to the form that saw them concede just once in the first four Gameweeks – at 4.6 and 4.5 respectively, they could prove decent value as the midlands side face QPR, West Ham, Burnley, Palace and Leicester in the next few rounds of fixtures.

Having conceded nine times in the last three, Burnley’s defence are looking a far cry from the side that racked up a trio of successive shut-outs between Gameweeks 3-6. Clearly, with Sean Dyche’s side needing goals, they’re leaving themselves open to opposition attacks and back-to-back matches against Everton and Arsenal look daunting for owners of Tom Heaton and Kieran Trippier. The schedule from Gameweek 11-15, however, (HUL, sto, AVL, NEW, qpr) should persuade owners to hold, though.

In midfield, Alexis Sanchez is the main climber after taking his tally to three goals and an assist in his last four starts last weekend. The Arsenal man is far from budget friendly at 10.3 but he’s starting to motor now and with fears over rest and rotation diminishing, looks at excellent differential at 11% ownership.

Tottenham pair Nacer Chadli and Christian Eriksen come into contention. At 6.4 to the Dane’s 7.8, Chadli remains the best value route into Mauricio Pochettino’s midfield and whilst Eriksen has produced more returns in recent matches – three goals in five – Chadli still offers a greater threat from inside the area as he looks to add to his four goals for the season.

A fourth blank in five last weekend means our faith in Gylfi Sigurdsson is starting to wane. Granted, a home clash with Leicester will persuade his 46% owners keep the faith but the following three (eve, ARS, mcy) may persuade some to part company with a player who has managed just two shots in the last five Gameweeks.

David Silva’s standing also takes a fall. Despite being handed the role in “the hole” last weekend, the Spaniard blanked for the sixth time in seven Gameweeks – City may be scoring for fun right now but the Spaniard is having little influence on our Fantasy seasons and is offering little to suggest he’s worth the 9.1 outlay.

Up front, budget pair Diafra Sakho (5.6) and Saido Berahino’s (5.7) superb value enables both to clamber up the rankings. After scoring in the last six in all competitions, Sakho has now averaged eight points per start for West Ham – whilst this weekend’s home clash with City is a deterrent, he has just one tricky fixture in the subsequent eight to bring in the points. Berahino’s strike against United took his tally to six for the campaign and with Palace, Leicester and Newcastle in the next three, has the platform to produce yet again.

Newcastle’s Papiss Cisse edges into consideration after delivering four goals and an assist in four appearances. Impressively, the Senegal international has averaged 7.5 per match despite featuring in the first XI on just two occasions as he recovers from injury – at 5.9, he’s now played a part in all five of his side’s goals from Gameweek 4 onwards.

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  1. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Do we conclude that Alcaraz will play for Everton at the weekend?

    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    2. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Think so

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Unfortunately.

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I don't. 😕 I'd have been happier if he'd played tonight, if I owned him.

  2. chrisjdgrady
    • 12 Years
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    Lol Fox has Besic on the left wing? Get a grip

  3. Whazza
    • 13 Years
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    @ Smurf

    Any bets tonight?

  4. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    ok i was hoping it woudnt come to this but should i pull the trigger on my WC?

    Bego/Krul

    Berty, Terry, Naylor, Bruce, PVA

    Sterling, ADM, Fab, Siggy, Downing

    Naismith, Costa, Pelle

    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      If you can get Aguero in you're fine. Take a hit if you have to

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I cant really see that you'd change too much..

    2. Mr Imp
      • 11 Years
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      What would your WC team be?

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
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        not much different to be honest. Costa>Aguero, Naismith> Berahino, siggy> Chadli, Terry> Baines

        1. Mr Imp
          • 11 Years
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          I'm not sure that those changes are enough to warrant using your WC. Siggy has Leicester this week so I eould want to keep him for 1 more week regardless.

          I would just do the first and fourth transfers this week, and do the others next week perhaps.

  5. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Bottom of last page

    Would you go for Rose or Kaboul ?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Rose.

    2. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 11 Years
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      surely there are better options than either? Spuds are woeful at the back

      1. applebonkers
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        • 16 Years
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        2nd in the league for clean sheets

        1. Buck The Trent
          • 14 Years
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          Thanks for the reply last page

        2. Lingardium Leviosa.
          • 11 Years
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          really now? ok 🙁 i stand corrected then

          1. applebonkers
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            • 16 Years
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            it's the past not the future but i think they've actually been fine considering all the different right backs and centre back combos they've had. fine for 5.0mil anyway with their next 4 fixtures

        3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Only 1 in the last six ...

    3. Whazza
      • 13 Years
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      Rose

      1. Think Tank
        • 12 Years
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        Tottenham were fortunate not to concede against Southampton.

  6. Moody1000
    • 11 Years
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    Best replacement for siggy next week?(got chadli)

    1. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 11 Years
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      Downing?

    2. Whazza
      • 13 Years
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      Downing perhaps

  7. HP.
    • 12 Years
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    Will Barkley start on Sunday, considering he's starting today?

    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
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      Osman perhaps?

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
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      i'll let you know on Sunday

      1. HP.
        • 12 Years
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        Hahaha you're definitely a comedian.

    3. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe he actually needs game time right now to sharpen up. I'd say probably

  8. Lyonnais
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Who would you play this GW, Wisdom or Caulker ?

    + 1st place on the Bench, Wisdom, Caulker or S.Davis ?

    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Wisdom

    2. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
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      Wisdom, Davies

      No faith in qpr

  9. Whazza
    • 13 Years
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    De Bruyne 0-2

  10. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 13 Years
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    Barkley watch tonight lads.

    I think he will be the one to bring in this GW

    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 13 Years
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      Hopefully his minutes will be restricted tonight

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Has he ever been a good FPL pick? And he's more expensive than last season...

      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 13 Years
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        I think he's turning into one.

        Sterling wasn't that great until he settled and matured - Barkley is at that stage IMO

          • 12 Years
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          Yeah, fair play. 🙂

  11. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
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    Fab>Hazard too sideways? Worth a punt?

    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 13 Years
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      I would do it if i had nothing else on.

      Don't see it as too sideways, I fancy Hazard to outscore him going forwards

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
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        Cheers.

    2. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
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      Very good move for a FT.

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
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        Cheers, this is what I'm thinking. He's a bap magnet.

    3. Mr Imp
      • 11 Years
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      Good move if you have nothing else to do with the modest price difference between the two.

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I have Costa. But keeping him regardless.

  12. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 13 Years
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    Martinez needs to rest Baines in Europa league! 😐

  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    costa better than aguero based on stats right now

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0o-79UCUAADzIf.png

    if you take out aguero's penalties, costa really does kill aguero

    Just something to note to those who are saying aguero is better and they can live without costa

      • 12 Years
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      But he DOES have penalties? So this IS a factor....

      😕

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
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        yes but people acting like costa isn't a must have. People seem to just go week by week to determine who is a must have completely forgetting what costa has done

        1. chrisjdgrady
          • 12 Years
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          Anyone who says he isn't a must have is a nut job!

          1. Not Irish
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Lol

          2. Cars and Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            He isn't

          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Fair point.

    1. SENTI CAZORLA
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      why take out penalties? And Aguero didnt start 2 games take that into accout.

      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        its done on minutes, Costa missed a game too so not much in it

    2. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      i would love your advice on my current dilemma mentioned above

    3. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      give aguero costa's first 7 games though

    4. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      If you take out Costa's shots then Aguero is miles on top

    5. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      what a load of tosh (not you, the stats)

      Aguero has less minutes and way more shots but apparently Costa has miles better minutes per chance stat?

      Am i reading this wrong?

      1. applebonkers
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        confused me too

      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        On target?

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

      Aguero’s min/goal is lower than his min/chance by quite a lot 🙄

  14. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Sterling centre forward with coutinho and lallana playing him through would make me very happy!!!

    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Balo Lambert and Borini all available. Would be risky for BR to basically tell them all he has no faith in them.

  15. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    "Begovic and Krul rotate perfectly the entire season" they said.

    LIES!!!!

    Bego (sto) or Krul (tot) guys?

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Bego vs Stoke? 😯

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        ahahaa 😛 sou 😳

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Not me. I have Fabianski, who does. 😉

    2. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Ha when they wrote down that rotation fact southamtpon were "in turmoil".. remember? 😆

  16. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Mata > Ramsey for FT this week sound ok?

    1. zuzuViking
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      You said it, sounds OK

  17. 1314
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Phew , done Costa > Pelle...finger crossed..

    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      you must have a very flexible finger

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        ^^funny guy this one

        1. Whazza
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          thanks

    2. 5678
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I'm with you.

    3. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Why are sky comparing Suarez's start to last season with Balotelli's start at Liverpool?

        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        For the lols. 😀

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
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        There is no one, at all, in SKY with ANY sort of sense of context. They are muppets.

      2. applebonkers
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        odd. getting bored of all things balotelli tbh

      3. A.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Are they including Suarez's missed first 6 games of the season?

    4. okiwatevs
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Play Chambers or Wisdom this GW? The latter is home vs Crystal Palace after all

      1. zuzuViking
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I agree, Wisdom

        1. okiwatevs
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers!

    5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      Walcott expected to be in the squad for Sunderland game

      Danny Welbeck suffered a knock in the 2-1 win against Anderlecht on Wednesday night but should be recovered for Saturday

      http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/11183226/Theo-Walcott-likely-to-return-to-Arsenal-squad-to-face-Sunderland-in-the-Premier-League.html

      1. Buck The Trent
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Sterling to Wally next week

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          For a hit?

          1. Buck The Trent
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Depends on how he goes this weekend

        2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          wally c v burnley perhaps

      2. chrisjdgrady
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Off the bench for Theo? Think if he comes on and scores. Chaos!

      3. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        When is Theo due for the next injury?

      4. Mr Imp
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Good to hear. Looks like I will have to choose 3 out of ADM, Sterling, Fabregas and Walcott soon...

    6. Mr Imp
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Hi all.

      Krul - Elliot
      Baines - Hutton - Duff - Wisdom - Bruce
      ADM - Sterling - Fabregas - Siggy - Boyd
      Costa - Aguero - Pelle

      0.3itb, 0fts.

      Is there anything I need to do for a hit? My plan is to keep Costa.

    7. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Costa + Terry -> Aguero + Kaboul for -4 (bench fabregas)

      or Terry -> Baines and just play Fabregas?

      1. kesh
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I'd say B; taking a hit and leaning Fab on the bench probably not a good idea

    8. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Origi is good. Wonder how much he'll be in FPL next season

      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        He is okay.

    9. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      New punts article up > check it out

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        First one I haven't liked but then you know what you're doing.

    10. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Am I safe waiting until tomorrow to do Azpi to Chambers ?

    11. kesh
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      My first article for the community. Have a read and let me know what you think in the comments. Cheers!

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/10/23/arsenal-lessons-from-europe-and-player-recommendations/

        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Like it. Always enjoy reading insight from the fans of prem clubs. Cheers.

    12. XhakaCan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Anyone thinking of Sterling(c)?

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I am.

          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          thinking or doing? 😛

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Explain yourself.
          Give me a table.
          If you had Eriksen would you captain him?

      2. SENTI CAZORLA
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        good option but cant ignore Aguero

        1. XhakaCan
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Yes, I've got VC on Aguero at the moment.

      3. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        If he doesn't score who is he meant to assist.

      4. Mr Imp
        • 11 Years
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        It crossed my mind, but is risky as the strikers are poor and he will struggle to find assists.

        1. XhakaCan
          • 11 Years
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          Good point, I think that Hull will struggle to keep a clean sheet though

    13. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      You're not! We really don't know for sure about price falls this season.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        😀

        1. A Defender's Nightmare
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Cheap cell phone! 😐

    14. olidooley
      • 13 Years
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      What to do here?

      Foster
      Baines Clyne Wisdom
      Fabregas Sterling Sigurdsson Eriksen
      Costa Aguero Welbeck

      Krul Hutton Marney Chester

      a) Costa TO Pelle
      b) Chester TO Chambers
      c) both (-4)
      d) save

      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        D

      2. Lyonnais
        • 13 Years
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        i would save the FT, maybe Costa ---> Pelle if Costa is definitely ruled out

    15. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
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      Diego Costa.