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22 April 2016 1698 comments
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Liverpool’s Divock Origi is set to miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury. Jose Fonte and Victor Wanyama have been passed fit for Southampton’s trip to Villa, Xherdan Shaqiri is ruled out of Stoke’s visit to City, whilst Chris Smalling has overcome a knock in time for United’s FA Cup semi-final with Everton.

Reports in the local press suggest the Divock Origi is ruled out for the season with the ankle injury sustained against Everton in midweek. The Liverpool striker will undergo further scans today to ascertain the likely length of absence.

Eddie Howe has confirmed that Harry Arter and Adam Smith will remain sidelined for the visit of Chelsea. The Bournemouth boss also indicated he will continue to ease Callum Wilson back into action after the striker was afforded a couple of sub appearances following his return from injury.

Jose Fonte and Victor Wanyama are available for Southampton’s trip to Villa after recovering from the knocks that forced both off in last week’s draw at Everton. Ronald Koeman has also confirmed that Charlie Austin remains unavailable though is close to returning from a knee problem.

Chris Smalling has shrugged off a knock picked up against Palace on Wednesday night and is available for United’s FA Cup semi-final against Everton. Adnan Januzaj remains unavailable due to a lack of match fitness.

Xherdan Shaqiri is ruled out of Stoke’s trip to the Etihad with the hamstring injury that forced him off during Monday’s loss at Spurs. Mark Hughes has revealed that Shay Given is likely to keep his place in goal, though Marc Wilson, Glen Johnson and Jon Walters are still sidelined.

Ramiro Funes Mori serves the first of a three-match ban for Everton’s FA Cup semi-final encounter against Man United. Earlier this morning, Roberto Martinez also confirmed that Gareth Barry, Phil Jagielka and John Stones are set for late assessments, though Seamus Coleman has failed to recover from a hamstring complaint.

Kieran Gibbs is a doubt for Arsenal’s trip to Sunderland after missing last night’s win over West Brom with a minor back problem.

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  1. Jafooli
    10 years, 5 months ago

    After last GW monster scores I think we're all going to come crashing back down to earth this GW 😆

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    1. dfroes
      10 years, 5 months ago

      not me. Kane TC

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      1. Dr Dream
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I might join you.

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        1. dfroes
          10 years, 5 months ago

          cant see more favourable fixture than this one till the end of the season

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          1. ​
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Sanchez vs Villa in gameweek 38?

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            1. Dr Dream
              10 years, 5 months ago

              GW38's can be a bit hard to predict. Do you think Arsenal will be in a fight for Europe by then?

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              1. ​
                10 years, 5 months ago

                Depends on the result against City in 37, either way I think it'll be a goalfest. We've scored 4 in 5 of our last 10 final home games of the season. Also scored 3 a couples of times too. We love a party at the Emirates.

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              2. Cradders
                10 years, 5 months ago

                It's Aston Villa

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    2. Les Bleus
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I don't think I can replicate my 172 points this GW. But hey, you never know 😛

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  2. HurriKane
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Exact cash. Thoughts ?

    Lukaku Vardy Payet ---> Kane Sturridge Lanzini(-8)

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    1. dfroes
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Antonio instead of Lanzini

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      1. HurriKane
        10 years, 5 months ago

        exact cash. antonio is 5.4

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    2. TheSteel
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Pretty good

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Lanzini? Why would you take a hit for someone who doesn't play?

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      1. HurriKane
        10 years, 5 months ago

        because he has the best ppg for a 5m mid which i require to afford kane and sturridge

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  3. RAFA THE GAFFA
    10 years, 5 months ago

    YES/NO??...

    Marital+Courtinho+Smalling > Kane+Alli+Rose (-8 Points but 11 GW35 Players)

    I hate point hits 🙁

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    1. dfroes
      10 years, 5 months ago

      no..

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        10 years, 5 months ago

        What you reckon? Just play with 9? hmm

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    2. Cruz88
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Why take Smalling out? Man Utd have another DGW coming up and he's nailed on

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        10 years, 5 months ago

        To afford Alli and Kane and spurs def... thought I might get Smalling or DDG back in GW37?

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        1. Cruz88
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I guess it's not the worst move, but you'd have to bear in mind you'd be burning one of your four remaining transfers (not including hits) to bring him back again - are you confident that those transfers won't be needed elsewhere to ensure coverage for the next DGW?

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          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Hmm, it's a tough call! I could do Martial+Payet for Kane+Townsend (11 GW players) or Martial+Coutinho for Kane+Townsend (10 GW players) for -4 hit? But no Alli or Spurs def!

            Thanks for the input!

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            1. Cruz88
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Well getting rid of Martial is a good idea, not sure about ditching payet but I guess his form isn't that great at the moment...coutinho might end up playing this week and trolling everyone...is a tough one you're right. Not sure what to advise apart from laying out a quick plan of what you'd want to do over the next 4 weeks, make sure you'll have money ITB at each stage to afford it and write out your lineup for each week to see if you'd be happy with it, that's what I do

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              1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                10 years, 5 months ago

                you think Alli and Spurs def are essential? I know Kane is

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                1. Cruz88
                  10 years, 5 months ago

                  Yes and no, I don't consider any defenders essential as it's so easy for them to lose that CS, but that's just me. I have Kane and Alli myself, and didn't get rid over the DGW like most people, so I guess that means I consider them essential. For me, they are both in form and therefore necessary to have. I used to have Toby but don't anymore - I might consider getting Rose back in but I think there are higher priorities

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  4. GoonerByron
    10 years, 5 months ago

    There was a lot of talk of 1 week Ulloa punts earlier in the week and it seems to have disappeared.. Am I the only one that pulled the trigger? 😀

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Its either take a risk with Ulloa or play safe with Alli for me

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      1. GoonerByron
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Ahh.. Yes, I'd go Alli in your case.
        I was set for 11 with Vardy but needed to make a transfer with his suspension and WC next week.. Ulloa for a week seemed to fit perfectly!

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    2. Emp
      10 years, 5 months ago

      id rather punt on pelle personally

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      1. GoonerByron
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Was 0.5 short if I wanted Kane too, which I did.. Was between Ulloa and Long for me

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        1. Emp
          10 years, 5 months ago

          fair enough then good luck ! 🙂

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    3. dfroes
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Waste of transfer. Gone with defoe

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      1. Emp
        10 years, 5 months ago

        read the comment he said 1 week punt obvs still has wc

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  5. Pedram
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Am i good to go?

    Darlow
    Simpson - Bellerin - Gabriel - Sakho
    Ali - Sanchez - KDB (Townsend)
    Kane (c) - Defoe - Aguero

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    1. dfroes
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Townsend instead of Gabriel

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      1. Pedram
        10 years, 5 months ago

        You sure he's gonna be benched ?

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  6. Ruffio
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Thinking of a last chance saloon triple captaincy on Defoe for Gw 37.... Sh*t or bust...

    Thoughts?

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    1. dfroes
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Kane TC this week

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    2. SouthCoastSaint
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez last day

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  7. Emp
    10 years, 5 months ago

    why anyone would think that klopp would risk his only fit striker before the el given what hes done so far is baffling me. This from a studge owner! Also are we going to get nasri news still? or was the Newcastle post-match press conference the last we have heard from pellegrini this week?

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    1. SouthCoastSaint
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Imagine he will play 60, Firmino the last 30

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      1. Bubz
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Other way around probably

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    2. SouthCoastSaint
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sturridge needs to be game fit, complete rest won't help

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      1. Emp
        10 years, 5 months ago

        hes played 120 minutes the last two games isnt that enough? i have basically already pulkled the rtrigger mentally on studge to pelle

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        1. SouthCoastSaint
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I think it's worth keeping Sturridge. Scored off the bench vs Everton. Klopp can't rest him coutinho Firmino given Origi and Bentekke out

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          1. Emp
            10 years, 5 months ago

            watch him :p

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            1. Emp
              10 years, 5 months ago

              didnt realise tekkers was out as well 😮 thanks !

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    3. kalmoffit
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I have the captaincy decision riding on Nasri news. Kun if he plays, Kane if he doesn't.

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      1. Emp
        10 years, 5 months ago

        so you still expect news then ?

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        1. Bubz
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Press conference at 12:45

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  8. Lecky Legs FC
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Who would you choose for the -4 hit this GW already have Pelle so Martial out for

    A)Shane Long
    B)Fabio Borini
    C)Jermain Defoe
    D)Daniel Sturridge

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    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      10 years, 5 months ago

      A or D for me!

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      1. Lecky Legs FC
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah I'm probably gonna go with A Long's gonna get a batty I can feel it 😉

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        1. Lecky Legs FC
          10 years, 5 months ago

          *Hatty even

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  9. SouthCoastSaint
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Just noticed Arsenal v Villa last day! Triple captain Sanchez surely

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    1. Bobby_Baggio
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Tempting its just if all league positions are set then rotation will happen

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      1. SouthCoastSaint
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Even so can't see Sanchez being benched last home game. Such a fan favourite. Walcott could replicate his last day heroics, rumours he's on the move

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    2. Dr Dream
      10 years, 5 months ago

      It does have the smell of a haul about it. I love Sanchez, it'd be a nice way to sign off for the season having him as TC.

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  10. Bobby_Baggio
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Morning Chaps. Just moved into 1st place in my money league and seeing wht you think of these moves?

    ----------------Darlow--------------------
    ----Bellerin - Sakho - Gabriel--------
    -Sanchez - KDB - Payet - Mahrez-
    --Rashford - Aguero - Sturridge----

    (Robles - Simpson - Payet - Delaney)

    A) KDB + Cout + Rashford > Alli + Townsend + Kane (-8)
    B) KDB + Rashford > Townsend + Kane (-4)
    C) Anyone else?

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    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Got the same headache...

      Thinking of doing...

      Marital+Courtinho+Smalling > Kane+Alli+Rose (-8 Points)
      (11 GW35 players)

      OR

      Marital+Payet > Kane+Townsend (-4 Points)
      (11 GW35 players)

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  11. The Man Pastore
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Robles l Darlow
    Kosc l Gabriel l Sakho l Rojo l Dann
    KDB l Sanchez l Payet l Marhez l Milner
    Aguero l Mitrovic l Martial

    1FT / 0.6ITB

    What would you do?

    Dann / KDB / Martial --> Toby / Alli / Kane, Yay or Nay?

    Or only KDB / Martial --> Alli / Kane?

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    1. The Man Pastore
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Dann / KDB / Martial --> Toby / Alli / Kane, Yay or Nay?

      This would be for -8

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  12. cruzex
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Martial + Lukaku + Coutinho ----> Sturridge + Kane (c) + Khazi

    I never saw Khazri to play. Is he a risk? What your opinion about this player?

    2) What your opinion about transfers?

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  13. CFC1990
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Darlow
    Clyne - Bellerin - Gabriel - Simpson
    Countinho – Payet* – KDB - Sanchez
    Aguero - Mitrovic

    De Gea*- Lingard* - Delaney* - Lukaku*

    2 FT's

    0.7itb

    Lukaku and KDB to Kane and Firminho?

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  14. Woy of the Wovers
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Have FFS community effectively decided that Coutinho has 0% chance of playing?

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    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Lol

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    2. Bubz
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Would appear so. I think he'll start personally.

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      1. Prøphet
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I think he plays as well.

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  15. mourinho_el_fenómeno
    10 years, 5 months ago

    23 points behind leader. he will have 9 players this gw and a -4 !

    i have 11 players. Should i do milner/siggy > mane for a -4 hit? i also have pelle !

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    1. Emp
      10 years, 5 months ago

      no milner should start

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      1. mourinho_el_fenómeno
        10 years, 5 months ago

        or ozil > mane maybe for 1 week punt?

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        1. Emp
          10 years, 5 months ago

          wouldnt do it for a hit no

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  16. radamelodrama
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Morning lads!
    The horror of a no-Kun squad is over for me.
    135 on BB.

    For GW35 -> Would you take a hit to field 11 which is the GK? 10 Outfield players have a game but both keepers dont.

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  17. Jafooli
    10 years, 5 months ago

    In GW37, who's got the best DGW for:

    1. CS's

    2. Attacking points

    3.Generally

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    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 5 months ago

      1) United, Liverpool and West Ham
      2) Liverpool, West Ham and Sunderland
      3) Liverpool, West Ham and Sunderland

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      1. Jafooli
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers Jazz....

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  18. Bubz
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Really want Mane this week. Can feel one of his huge hauls coming.

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Same here but would lose much value selling Payet for him

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      1. Danno - Emre Canada
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I'm getting him for Payet for a week, value doesn't mean much at this late stage, points mean prizes.

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    2. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 months ago

      This. If I get him, I'd be tempted to stick the armband on him too.

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    3. Wardinator
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Agreed. Was just about to post a comment saying why no Mané love until I read this 😀

      I'm doing KDB, Bolasie & Martial to Alli, Mané & Kane

      Tempted by Mané C but I think having him is a differential enough. Kin or Kane for C

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  19. The Rock
    10 years, 5 months ago

    With Per playing last night, do we think that's him back in the team as a starter now or will Gab play Sunday. Not much rest between Thursday and Sunday for the big German 🙂

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    1. crikeybruce
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 months ago

      As Arsenal kept a clean sheet I think Wenger will stick with Mertesacker, but really only one man knows! That's my hunch anyway.

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  20. HurriKane
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on pelle for next 2 ? (avl MCI)

    Its obvious mci will field a weakened team in gw36 could be great for pelle

    Then you could bring im Defoe for Pelle in gw37

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  21. Jafooli
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Second week running I don't have a benching dilemma - last week BB, this week no players.

    Pure bliss.....

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  22. Lizard Lips
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Bringing in Firmino this week?

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    1. Emp
      10 years, 5 months ago

      bringing him and milner in and giving cout and studge the boot or wait no actually maybe ill cap studge ,.... aaaaargh who knows !! pool are honestly doing my head in 🙁

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    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 months ago

      My dilemma also

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  23. The 12th Man
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Coutinho > Milner or Mane ?

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  24. penguinsofdeath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Triple captain... when?... who?

    I thought this would all work out but I'm not sure it has...

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    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez Vs Villa GW38

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  25. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Is it a risk to bring Firmino in for free this week?

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  26. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Hello all, I currently have 10 players for GW35. Which transfer would you suggest and why?

    A: Rashford -> Defoe
    B: Rashford + Sturridge -> Kane + Defoe (-4)
    C: Rashford + KdB + Smalling -> Kane + Alli + Cresswell

    Thank you!

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    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 months ago

      A or B

      You not concerned about losing 2 DGW players?

      Think most are getting rid though.

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    2. NorwEagles
      10 years, 5 months ago

      With Origi out I don't think I would get rid of Sturridge. Certainly not for a hit.

      Would C involve a -8? I think that might be a bit much, but I understand the rational bethind the transfers. I would stick to A, because hitting to get in a player who blanks seems excessive.

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  27. NorwEagles
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I forgot I had played my AAO, so my original plan is in the toilet. So, I come seeking wisdom.

    1. Would you go

    A) Lanzini to Alli
    or
    B) Martial to Pellé

    And

    2. Having done that, would you then take a hit to bring in a defender to be able to field 11?

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  28. LewanGOALski
    10 years, 5 months ago

    my GKs are:
    DDG - Robles

    decided to sell DDG to fund Ward ➡ PvA move

    which GK should I get?

    I am gonna play Robles in GW36 (BOU) and GW37 (lei, sun)

    So I need a GK for GW35 and GW38. Who should I go for:

    A. Foster (avl / SOU)
    B. Mignolet (NEW / wba)
    C. Schmeichel (SWA / che)

    ??my GKs are:
    DDG - Robles

    decided to sell DDG to fund Ward ➡ PvA move

    which GK should I get?

    I am gonna play Robles in GW36 (BOU) and GW37 (lei, sun)

    So I need a GK for GW35 and GW38. Who should I go for:

    A. Foster (avl / SOU)
    B. Mignolet (NEW / wba)
    C. Schmeichel (SWA / che)

    ??

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  29. The Raging Bull
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Is it worth holding onto Fosu Mensah?

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    1. Bubz
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I am. He's so cheap. Can just rot on the bench if need be

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      1. The Raging Bull
        10 years, 5 months ago

        was thinking the same, just need some thoughts on whether he will start in the upcoming games.

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  30. The Rock
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I have a feeling Southampton will absolutely stuff Villa. 8-0!

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    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 months ago

      That would be nice

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    2. The Raging Bull
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Lescott said Villa will give it a good go now that they're relegated !!

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