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Dugout Discussion – Leicester vs Arsenal

20 August 2016 3667 comments
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Saturday evening comes to a conclusion at the King Power as champions Leicester go head-to-head with Arsenal.

Both sides are already playing catch-up after losing their opening matches of the season.

Claudio Ranieri welcomes back Robert Huth from suspension after conceding twice to Hull last weekend. The Foxes boss also opts to recall Shinji Okazaki and Marc Albrighton as Ahmed Musa and Demarai Gray drop to the bench. New signing Nampalys Mendy comes in for Andy King in the centre of the park.

Arsenal, meanwhile, bring in Santi Cazorla, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Granit Xhaka and Laurent Koscielny as they attempt to bounce back from Sunday’s home loss to Liverpool. Mesut Ozil and Olivier Giroud are deemed fit enough to take their places on the bench.

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  1. Knallie
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Couple of questions that I hope you can help me with:

    1. How nailed is Caroll for the next 8 weeks or so?
    2. Is Love at Sunderland nailed?
    3. Is Kone still expected to go to Everton?
    4. What is the consensus on Stones? Keep or drop?

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    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      1. Won't stay fit for so long
      2. No
      3. Yes
      4. Keep

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      1. Knallie
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks 🙂

        assuming he stays fit, is he in front of that new striker in the pecking order?

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        1. S.Kuqi
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Not WH expert but I assume so

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      2. Bunk Moreland
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Agree with Kuqi.

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      3. Les Bleus
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Agree with this. Carroll I'd say his nailed as long as he is fit.

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    2. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I can't really comment on the first three with any certainty but I'd guess that Carroll is fairly set in place.

      In terms of Stones, I plan on keeping. At the end of the day, City will keep a good number of clean sheets this season, and he's the cheapest, nailed option therein. His lack of goal threat is... unfortunate, but at £5m I think I'm okay with a points ceiling between 6-8 points as long as it's fairly regular. Just what I witnessed, but City didn't look like conceding in either of their matches so far. I'm fairly sure Caballero will have faced very few shots on target and made very few saves.

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    3. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not 100% nailed
      No Love for Love
      He could still go to Everton but it's not clear
      Definitely drop, Pep is far from being a defensive master and Stones doesn't have any attacking returns in him.

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  2. Patty
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on Firmino to Redmond

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    1. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Well it's a downgrade..

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  3. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Looks like Mkhitaryan will have the ignominy of being the first player this season to drop by 0.2

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    1. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Still believe he has a future in FPL.

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      1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Likewise! Hopefully he starts getting points around the same time he drops to 9.0

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  4. Ange Ball
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Repost no reply 🙁

    Hi All, 

    Please can you pick one for me I was going with A but then had rethink now I found B. Which one should I pick. Thank you to those who comment as I know we all busy trying to sort our teams out. 

    A) Firmino》Tadic 
    Martial 》Fletcher 
    Valenica 》Ibra
    -4

    B) Firmino》Tadic
    Martial》Barkway
    Valenica》Ibra 
    Vardy 》Rondon
    -8

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    1. YankeeDoodleDandy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B is ridiculous

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      1. YankeeDoodleDandy
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        And so is A

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  5. Henry Hill
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is the Scoreboard article not posted after the last game on Saturday anymore? No sign of it yet so assuming not.

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      FPL site has all the baps the article had. "The Stock Check" took it's place.

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      1. Henry Hill
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for reply TM. Fair enough, used to be handy having it available under one article.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          http://anewpla.net/fpl/live/

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      2. Super PVA - Small Spuds
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I still liked it. Easier to digest.

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  6. YankeeDoodleDandy
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Foster Heaton
    Stone Baines Dann Kone Friend
    Mahrez Lamela Tadic Townesend
    Gray Aguero Ibra

    2FTs.
    Townsend --> Mirallas
    5.5 defender --> Shaw

    Who should I drop?
    Look good?

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    1. YankeeDoodleDandy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Tadic out for Redmond too? Thinking I should drop Baines if I bringing in Mirallas

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  7. UpAndAway
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Feel a lot better about doing Vardy to Ibra before yesterday's game.

    Also, Gray's returns are a huge lift...

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  8. Les Bleus
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Those with Alli, who are you taking him out for?

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    1. how now brown cow
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Why get rid? Was ill in the week so didn't start. Spurs improved greatly when he came on.

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    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Dunno. It's not easy asnone of the eexpensive mids have fired

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    3. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lamela. Sharing set pieces with Eriksen and actually is better at them than him. Having bigger impact than both Alli and Eriksen in first two games.

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  9. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    So Gray was about to fall in price. He scores and assists and his transfers in go up. His tweets are then released and now people are selling him as a matter of principle. This guy's never moving from 6.5m is he

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    1. b✪mber
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      XD

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  10. Henry Hill
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Neymar makes it 1-0 in the Olympic final with a glorious free-kick, worth a look if you are not watching:

    https://twitter.com/BrazilEdition/status/767104040370970624

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  11. Ronnies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hi guys,

    What do we think of this team for GW 3?
    Do I need to make a transfer ?

    foster - (jaku)

    valencia - azpil - stones - (friend, amat)

    hazard - firmino - townsend - redmond - (capoue)

    aguero - ibra - rondon

    Tnks

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    1. YankeeDoodleDandy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looks solid

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    2. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe sell Townsend

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      1. how now brown cow
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Was anonymous today. Beautifully nutmegged by Lamela at one stage.

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  12. Vatroslav
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    My 4 mids together scored less than my goalkeeper

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    1. Vatroslav
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Oh, no, it's the same amount of points

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  13. Beard of Zeus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What to do with Deulofeu.. Good fixtures but Lukaku on way back by the sound of it!?

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    1. how now brown cow
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Only gets an hour game time. I'd sell if I had a FT.

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  14. One Man
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard Yes.

    Mirallas better Everton choice or Redmond 6mil choice

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    1. pinkpanther
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Redmond

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  15. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    firmino to barkley for free?

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  16. XLNC
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Foster - Jaku
    Stones - Williams - Friend - Pieters - Amat
    Hazard - Tadic - Lamela - Bojan - Ramirez
    Aguero - Zlatan - Carroll

    After WC, yes or no?

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    1. Big Sum
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Downgrade either Bojan or Ramirez and get a Utd defender

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  17. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Firm>Haz
    Vardy>??

    Vardy to free up for Haz but best option for 3rd striker chaps @6.5 ?
    Gray right?

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    1. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Rondon

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      1. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        thx Cheesus, will avalook.

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        1. Oooof
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          It's the fixtures that sell him for me.

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    2. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I would probably do Firm -> Barkley and Vardy for Tekkers assuming you have Kubra

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      1. Frank Black
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Benteke hasn't even played, though. I'd wait until thursday/friday to hear what Pardew says.

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      2. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Hmm interesting thx amigo

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  18. Prison Mike
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hi guys, Currently have 2 FT, what's my best move ?

    Foster - Jaku
    Valencia - Stones - VVD - Friend - Amat
    Hazard - Firmino - Lamela - Redmond - Capoue
    Aguero - Ibra - Gray

    A) Firmino > Barkley

    B) Firmino & Gray > Barkley & Benteke

    C) Something else (If so what?)

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    1. EDEN THE MAN
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Did u watch Gray today....

      I'm not sure on Firm. I'm thinking about getting rid aswell

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      1. Prison Mike
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        His fixtures are not great though and yeah think quite a few are

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  19. Gerbs
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I am doing pretty well so please let me know if I'm being an idiot

    I'm thinking of going

    Stones, Deulofeu, Fletcher

    to

    Shaw, Bolasie, Capoue (-4)

    I feel like i need shaw and capoue in the squad before they get price increases right?

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    1. YankeeDoodleDandy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Why are you trading in Bolasie? Just do Capuoe and Shaw...

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      1. Gerbs
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Well then I would need to send Stones & Del to Capoue Shaw. Capoue vs arsenal isnt a great prospect, but you're right Bolasie prolly not worth -4. No chance of him increasing right?

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  20. Beard of Zeus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else still got Fischer?

    Tempted to give him a couple of weeks but already lost 0.1 and could grab Capoue price rise and save some cash tonight!

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  21. EDEN THE MAN
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Could a few of u give me suggestions on who to bring in for Firmino. I know I've b4 but I want a few more opinions.
    Should I save

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    1. Zoostation
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm seriously considering Barkley due to his upcoming fixtures and he has not looked bad to start the year.

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    2. pinkpanther
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Save.

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  22. YankeeDoodleDandy
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Everyone who is selling Townsend: who are you thinking about bringing in?

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    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      don't have him but in same price category. Bolasie,Bojan,Ramirez,Redmond

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    2. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Redmond

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      1. YankeeDoodleDandy
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        What if I already have Tadic?

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    3. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It depends, if i want Benteke then a 5.5M although there aren't any particularly good.

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  23. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Repost!
    Valdes
    McCauley stones amat
    Deulofeu hazard lamela payet
    Ibra kun Gray
    Bench- Fletcher friend parades
    0.5ITB 2FTs
    Deulofeu to Redmond?
    Valdes to Heaton?
    Other suggestions are welcome!

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    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn't use my FT for gk. Valdes has good fixtures to come

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      See how tomorrow goes.

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  24. dcarlito
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Anybody know how Rondon played today?

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  25. Plymouth
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Vardy & Eriksen to Zlatan & Lamela worth it?

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    1. dcarlito
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yes.

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    2. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Probably yes. Altough Vardy vs Swansea could get ugly

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      1. YankeeDoodleDandy
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Been saying that for two weeks now...

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  26. cjw176
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Bench Townsend(BOU) for Capoue(ARS). Madness?

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    1. YankeeDoodleDandy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Feels like it. If you don't play Townsend at home to Bournemouth, you really should be srlling

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      1. YankeeDoodleDandy
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Selling*

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      2. cjw176
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

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  27. BB-8
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez + Vardy -> Hazard + Ibra with 2 FT. Should I do it tonight to catch price changes or wait till Friday?

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  28. MiguelAngel
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Eriksen & Oscar > Hazard & Bolasie?

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  29. Nicks93
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Alli out for who?

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    1. how now brown cow
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Why sell?

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      1. Nicks93
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Out of form and was benched today?

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        1. how now brown cow
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Was ill in the week. Only played one game this season so not sure how out of form.

          Spurs picked up a lot when he came on.

          Not saying don't sell, but it's not quite that clear cut/

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    2. One Man
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'd consider Mirallas....Look at his fixtures and I think he's nailed.

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      1. Nicks93
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Fixtures are very good but is he nailed with Bolasie coming in?

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        1. One Man
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I'd be hopeful he is due to his recent form. He's started ahead of Bolasie in previous two games.

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          1. Nicks93
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Bolasie was only eligible for this game because he only joined a few days ago I guess

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      2. Mookty
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Isn't Barkley a better pick?

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        1. Nicks93
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Safer yes, better? Dont know

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        2. One Man
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Possible yes...but if Mirallas starts I'd favour him more as his stats are better than Barkley.

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  30. Patty
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I've got 2FTs

    How would you use them?

    Foster Jakupovic
    Williams Morgan Friend Souare Evans
    Mahrez Firmino Barkley Lamela Hojbjerg
    Aguero Ibra Gray

    Thinking about Firmino, Hojbjerg to Redmond, Snodgrass and rotate my mids or Firmino + a defender to Redmond and a 5.5 defender.

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    1. YankeeDoodleDandy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Agreed. I would bring in Shaw

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    2. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Honestly wouldn't want to change much about your team. If you do what you say you'll leave yourself with a benching headache every week.

      Potentially Lamela -> Redmond and significantly upgrade one of your defenders?

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