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1 April 2016 1617 comments
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Toby Alderweireld recovers from a stomach bug in time for Tottenham’s trip to Anfield. Arsenal’s Petr Cech remains a doubt, James Tomkins returns for West Ham, whilst Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino is still struggling with a hamstring problem.

Toby Alderweireld has fully recovered from the illness that forced him to miss out for Belgium in midweek. Mauricio Pochettino also revealed that Jan Vertonghen is “very, very close” to being available, whilst Erik Lamela –who picked up a knock during the break – will be assessed once he arrives back from a long-haul flight.

Yohan Cabaye, Mile Jedinak and Emmanuel Adebayor are all doubts for Palace’s trip to Upton Park. Connor Wickham looks set to miss out again but could be in contention for next week, according to Alan Pardew.

Aston Villa caretaker boss Erik Black has revealed that the club are currently conducting an internal investigation. Whilst this is underway, Gabby Agbonlahor won’t be available for selection.

Younes Kaboul, Wahbi Khazri and Lamine Kone are all fit for Sunderland’s home clash with West Brom. Billy Jones is doubtful due to a minor knock, whilst DeAndre Yedlin will be assessed after arriving back late from international duties.

Reports in the local press suggest that Roberto Firmino remains a big doubt due to a hamstring problem, with the Brazilian again failing to train yesterday. Christian Benteke also missed out, though Divock Origi and Philippe Coutinho both took part in the session, with the latter showing no ill-effects from a long-haul flight back fro South America.

Andre Ayew misses out once again as Swansea make their way to the Britannia. Jefferson Montero and Modou Barrow will be assessed after long-hauls flights back from international duties but are expected to be available.

Eddie Howe is optimistic on Josh King and Harry Arter’s fitness after both pulled out of international duties over the last fortnight.

Petr Cech remains uncertain to return in time for Arsenal’s home clash with Watford, though the keeper is back in training today. Aaron Ramsey and Mathieu Flamini remain sidelined, though both have a chance of returning next weekend, according to Arsene Wenger.

James Tomkins is available for West Ham’s home encounter with Palace. James Collins and Sam Byram are both “progressing well”, according to Slaven Bilic, but remain sidelined for the weekend.

John Stones has shrugged off a knock in time for Everton’s trip to Old Trafford on Sunday. Roberto Martinez has also revealed that Bryan Oviedo is available after recovering from a chest infection, whilst Kevin Mirallas is also back in the fold after serving a two-match ban.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter Stream for breaking news – as the day unfolds, we will issue updates from Friday’s press conferences and refresh our Team News tab accordingly to keep you informed.

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  1. wolves_simmo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Guys help us fill the blank.
    I feel I'm so close to my desired GW33 team yet so far.

    DDG / Hennesey

    Dann / Gabriel / Sako / Simpson / __4.0__

    Coutinho / Bolasie / Sanchez / Payet / Barkley

    Kane / Kun / Lukaku

    1. Cevap
      • 15 Years
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      us? how many personalities do you have?

      I would rather downgrade somewhere and get someone for 4.5 +

      1. wolves_simmo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Too many!

    2. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Drop Barkley to Lennon and then upgrade the 4.0 to someone decent.

      1. ARKANOIIDE
        • 10 Years
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        This

      2. sillyhilly69
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        Drop Barkley even though he has two DGW coming up?

  2. sambyy
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    Firmino to Fabregas or Payet before WC next week?

    1. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
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      Payet

    2. tomtface
      • 16 Years
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      Payet, I think

    3. Milner4eva
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      Payet

    4. sambyy
      • 15 Years
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      That's what I thought. Might captain him as well.

  3. faux_C
    • 13 Years
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    Is Courtois the best money-no-obstacle GK for a GW32 punt?

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
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      Yes

    2. Clump
      • 11 Years
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      He was until Gus started talking about experimenting in his presser. I'm now confused.

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
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        Not like he's gonna experiment Begovic in goal ...

        1. Clump
          • 11 Years
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          Granted, he'll play. Was thinking more along the lines of how it will effect cs chances.

      2. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
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        Courtois is safe. The front 6 aren't

        1. Clump
          • 11 Years
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          I know he's safe! 🙂

    3. tomtface
      • 16 Years
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      Probably, Adrian second

    4. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
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      Adrian also a good option against out of form Palace.

  4. tomtface
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    Remy a decent outside chance for this week??

    1. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
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      Way outside

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
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      No, because:

      a) he might not play
      b) he is awful at the moment

  5. Jebiga
    • 13 Years
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    Is Hazard good diferential this gw ? 😉

    1. Cevap
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      yes, and put the C on him 😛

      1. Jebiga
        • 13 Years
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        Thanks brate 🙂

      2. FantaCity
        • 13 Years
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        No ... come on, read the team news

  6. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
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    for this week would you rather have

    a) Ivanovic/Fabregas
    b) Sanchez (c)

    with B I have no Chelsea v Villa, with A I would likely get Welbeck

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
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      Depends who you'd captain for A.

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        Payet or Kun most likely

        1. Jazz!
          • 11 Years
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          A for me.

          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
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            Probably means I get Welbeck though

            1. Jazz!
              • 11 Years
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              Who is a great option this week.

      2. n-doggg
        • 13 Years
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        Can you go a but not Welbeck. Not nailed on so risk

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
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          I have no Arsenal attack at all. Ozil not a punt but can;t afford Sanchez with A

          1. n-doggg
            • 13 Years
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            Can you get courtois in goal and Sanchez?

            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
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              no, as my keepers are Schmeichel and Henessey

              If I want Sanchez I need to raise 0.3

  7. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
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    Jonty advocating Bellerin as the Arsenal defender of choice 😆

    https://audioboom.com/boos/4374980-fantasy-football-scout-gw32
    (5:45)

  8. Albert Cole
    • 15 Years
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    Do I tranfser out Sigurdsson and van Dijk for Antonio and Bellerin?

    1. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
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      Maybe, assuming you don't have WC left. If you do then no

  9. n-doggg
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    Got a benching conundrum. Bench one

    A. Alli (liv)
    B. Kane (liv)
    C. Arnie (SWA)
    D. Mahrez (SOU)
    E. Vardy (SOU)

    1. tomtface
      • 16 Years
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      C

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
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      Vardy for me

    3. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
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      Tough, but A probably

    4. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
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      Vardy

  10. Salah Fingers
    • 10 Years
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    Is there a WC GW32 article anywhere?

  11. tomtface
    • 16 Years
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    I have Giroud, should I switch to Welbeck for a -4?

    1. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
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      Nah

  12. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Paul Hirst ‏@hirstclass 58s58 seconds ago North West, England
    At MCFC press conf. Pellegrini says Hart, Sterling, Kompany, Yaya&Delph are out. De Bruyne&Nasri fit. Demichelis in squad despite FA charge

    1. andy85wsm
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      De Bruyne "fit"....interesting. Will be tempting if he makes an appearance this weekend which he surely will

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
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        And if he manages to score AWAY FROM HOME!

      2. Dre
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Nasri also. I refuse to let this one die!

  13. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 11 Years
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    Been awhile guys. 🙂

    But first things first, what the heck is benchw@nkery?

    1. andy85wsm
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      Hello! 🙂

      It's where you have a player guaranteed out (red card, injured or blank game week) and put them in your first XI while benching someone you'd usually play.

      So their points come in at the end of the game week

      Winds people up no end

      1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
        • 11 Years
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        So that's why I usually ended up with a red arrow, after a huge green lately! :angry:

        That's so evil!

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Putting blankers in the starting XI so they are autosubbed out at the end of the GW, making the scores throughout the GW artificially low.

      1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
        • 11 Years
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        Brilliant idea to wind up people, certainly as good as it's name - bench w@ankery. 😆

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
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      I could play Elliot who is out till the end of the season and get courtois's points off the bench at the end of the week

      1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
        • 11 Years
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        I usually do it with non playing 2nd goalie, never did with another outfield players tho.

        Guess, playing a 2nd goalie is too mainstream now.

  14. Jebiga
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    REPOST
    What is the best transfer for me ?
    Probably i will wc tomorrow night.

    1. Firmino to this gw punt ? Hazard maybe ?
    2. Kompany to this gw punt ?
    3. Hart to Ospina, Adrian, any gk punt ?

    Hennessey
    Wimmer, Simpson, Rangel
    Mahrez, Payet, Ozil, Ali
    Aguero (c), Lukaku, Kane

    Sub: Hart, Kompany, Firmino, Smith
    1. FT

    Thanks !!!

    1. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Your front 8 look good so maybe kompany to ivanovic

    2. M00N
      • 11 Years
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      HAZARD!!!

      1. M00N
        • 11 Years
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        Sorry past 12 o'clock. Hazards out

  15. andy85wsm
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    10 years, 5 days ago

    Thanks for replies to my Sanchez/Payet conundrum btw - got distracted 🙂

  16. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Butland ---> ?????????

    Advise Welcomed

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Robles

      1. McSauce
        • 16 Years
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        Will he start all the games?

    2. tomtface
      • 16 Years
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      Adrian

    3. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
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      Mannone!

    4. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
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      I went for Robles.

    5. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      Are you wildcarding any time?

  17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
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    kdb and nasri bandwagon

    1. Dre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Been championing the Nasri bandwagon this week, a lot of factors in his favour

  18. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
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    Pellegrini says Hart, Sterling, Kompany, Toure & Delph have been ruled out. De Bruyne & Nasri passed fit. Demichelis is in the squad.

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Dialup 😉

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
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        Mine is more neat 😎

        1. Jazz!
          • 11 Years
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          😀

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Mine has a sauce

    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    fit for squad or fit to start?

    1. Dre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Such a deep metaphorical question

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
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      fit

    3. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
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      Balders , Lennon for Iwobi....yes or no? £fantrax

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
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        Not Balders and no idea how fantrax works but Iwobi is a better bet than Lennon this week, for me.

          • 12 Years
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          Hence I'll keep hold of Iwobi 😛

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 11 Years
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            You do realize Lennon has 3 DGWs....

            Anyway I will beat you in claiming Butland/Caballero this week 👿

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
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          Its a draft league . 🙂

        • 12 Years
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        I'm keeping hold of Iwobi thanks 🙂

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
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          Cheers!

    4. andy85wsm
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      Good looking

  19. Milner4eva
    • 13 Years
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    KdB wagon leaving the station

    1. Pompel
      • 12 Years
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      He certainly solves the GW35 problem.

      1. Milner4eva
        • 13 Years
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        (STO)... nice fixture as well :0

    2. M00N
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      wait for meeeeeee

    3. ARKANOIIDE
      • 10 Years
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      cho chooooo

  20. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
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    Lallana with returns in 4 of his last 6 games. Punt ahoy!!

  21. Spike ⚽️
    • 14 Years
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    No keepers and now Yaya out with only one FT available - Looks like a -4 then to get Payet in and a goalkeeper to be named !

    1. sillyhilly69
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      If you have a WC, now's the time to use it!

  22. AVIELD949
    • 10 Years
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    Simpson (SOU) or Wolly (SWA)?

    Thanks

    1. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Simpson

  23. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
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    right this is my debate this week

    a) Ivan/Fabregas and Welbz (Kun or Payet (c)
    b) Sanchez (c) and Defoe (WBA) with no Chelsea v Villa

  24. Slartibartfast
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
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    Probably been asked, but I've not seen any posts...

    Do we know what time Klopp's press conference is?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
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      Hot topics 🙂

      1. Slartibartfast
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
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        Rookie mistake 😳

  25. Dre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
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    Right, time to get the Nasri bandwagon rolling.

    6.7m
    He is ineligible for the PSG games which should boost his minutes.
    In the three away games he played this season he got a goal and assist.
    Announced as fit by Pellers.
    Blue Moon Fan Forum seemingly desperate to have him back in the XI

    Worthy of consideration or should be outright dismissed?

  26. Irish Madridista ⭐
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    I am so deliciously fat.

    If you were to eat me now you'd get a nice, spicy, salsa kick off me..

    1. Dre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Burrito went down a treat I take it

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
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        I've never been this sleepy...

        The hot chocolate afterwards didn't wake me up like I envisioned it might.
        😉

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
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      I mean.. eh...

      Who to bench?
      A) Such
      B) and Such

      RMWCDGWBBT etc..

  27. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Is Hart definitely out ? , can't see any City news

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      it's further up the page and yes he is

    2. Dre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Scroll up, it's been hulked

      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
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        Thanks

    3. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
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      See above.

  28. New article
  29. Donhush
    • 11 Years
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    Guys

    Butland to Courtois for a hit or go without a GK?

    I wildcard next week btw.