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Romelu Lukaku is set to return to full training ahead of Everton’s clash with Bournemouth. Olivier Giroud remains doubtful as Arsenal host Chelsea, whilst Daniel Sturridge is a slight concern for Liverpool’s Anfield encounter with Hull.

Here’s the team news so far…

Olivier Giroud faces a late test on his ongoing toe complaint ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Chelsea. Arsene Wenger has also conceded that Aaron Ramsey looks set to remain sidelined until after the international break.

Adam Lallana and Georginio Wijnaldum are available for Liverpool’s home match with Hull after both were left out of the midweek trip to Derby as precautionary measures. Jurgen Klopp revealed Daniel Sturridge “should” be available after missing three days’ training, whilst Joe Gomez has stepped up his recovery from injury but is not yet fit for selection.

Xherdan Shaqiri has stepped up his recovery by returning to training ahead of Stoke’s clash with West Brom. Mark Hughes confirmed the Swiss international will be assessed after being sidelined since Gameweek 1. Jon Walters is a doubt for tomorrow after missing the midweek cup loss to Hull due to an ankle problem.

Middlesbrough pair Christhian Stuani and Jordan Rhodes have both recovered from minor injuries and are available to face Spurs at the Riverside.

Kasper Schmeichel has recovered from concussion but remains a minor doubt for Leicester’s trip to United with a muscle problem. Nampalys Mendy and Matty James are still sidelined and Marcin Wasilewski is suspended after being dismissed in the midweek cup loss to Chelsea.

Winston Reid has been passed fit by the West Ham medics ahead of Sunday’s encounter with Southampton.

Scott Dann has been ruled out of Palace’s clash with Sunderland, with Alan Pardew revealing he could also miss the Gameweek 7 encounter against Everton. James Tomkins is available, though, after recovering from the knee problem that forced him off against Stoke on Sunday.

Ronald Koeman expects Romelu Lukaku to return to full training today ahead of Everton’s clash with Bournemouth. The Belgian has stepped up his recovery from the toe injury that forced him off in the home win over ‘Boro. James McCarthy and Darron Gibson should return in around three weeks.

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. aleksios
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    9 years, 5 months ago

    Repost.Choose best combo:
    a) Valencia-Williams-McAuley-Robertson-Amat
    b) Valencia-Williams-Stones-Amat-Wilson
    thanks all.

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    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A

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    2. TokyoRisingSun
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      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A

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  2. Mavric Marco
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    9 years, 5 months ago

    FPL Show Ep7 is out if anyones interested.

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    1. Shirokov(c)
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      9 years, 5 months ago

      The facebook thing? Yuck.

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      1. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        No, this...

        https://www.premierleague.com/video

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    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Mark has picked up some weight.

      Must be the good life.

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      1. Mavric Marco
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        😛

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    3. Clump
      • 11 Years
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      It's like a scoutcast for stupid people.

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  3. Tom1912
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    9 years, 5 months ago

    Is this WC GTG?

    Foster Pickford

    Walker Holebas Stones (Williams Amat)

    Sanchez KDB Coutinho Capoue ( Fletcher)

    Aguero Lukaku Rashford

    £0.1m ITB

    I want Baines instead of Williams really and Stones isnt sitting right with me but not sure who to bring in instead

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    1. Dedalus1
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Lovren

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      1. Tom1912
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Over Stones? Know Liverpool have good fixtures but theyre leaky

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  4. cassanata
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    • 16 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Has there been any update on Janmaat's injury? Looking at putting a Watford defender into my WC team. Is it safer to just go with Holebas?

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    1. The Hindu Monkey
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Holebas is 0.5 cheaper and on set pieces. Make the switch.

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  5. Taffer
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    9 years, 5 months ago

    Start Capoue or Ozil...

    nightmare.

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    1. Clump
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      God knows. I'm pondering the same with Carzola.

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      1. Taffer
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I think I'm gonna play Ozil - Capoue can't keep doing it but then I said the same about Ramsey two years ago and got totally burned

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    2. The Hindu Monkey
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      What is happening

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      1. Clump
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        When you bench every single Capoue point, it sends the brain into spasms.

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    3. TokyoRisingSun
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      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      You've got to be kidding..

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      1. Taffer
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        i wish i was. it's totally absurd.

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    4. Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      😆

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    5. Shirokov(c)
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Imagine asking that question last year...

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    6. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      😯

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      1. Taffer
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        ozil what do you think i should do with ozil

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        1. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Play Ö.

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  6. Shirokov(c)
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    9 years, 5 months ago

    Pickford
    Valencia, Baines, Reid
    Mane, Sanchez, Antonio, Capoue
    Aguero, Costa, Benteke

    (Foster; Januzaj, Evans, Amat)

    Anything worth a hit or good to go?

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    1. FPL Puppy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I would actually start Evans over Valencia. I know it looks wrong, but I suspect WBA to have a better chance on a CS than ManU against Leicester..
      Other than that, you're set. 🙂

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      1. FPL Puppy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Or start Foster instead of Pickford, same result and you also get to play Valencia. 🙂

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        1. Shirokov(c)
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          This could be a more realistic option. Cheers.

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      2. Shirokov(c)
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        9 years, 5 months ago

        You may be right but if United keep a clean sheet it'll hurt my overall rank a good bit then.

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  7. Mavric Marco
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    9 years, 5 months ago

    West Ham's Masuaku out for "at least six weeks" with ligament damage, concedes Bilic

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    1. The Hindu Monkey
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      The guy was sub moreno to be fair

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    2. cassanata
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      • 16 Years
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      Good news for West Ham because he is bloody awful.

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    3. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Is Antonio in danger of moving to back?

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      1. YoungPretender
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Surely not, he's their biggest goal threat at the moment!

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        1. Pompel
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          Yes, but they have conceded even more than they have scored , so priority would be to shore up at the back I'd guess

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      2. rnrd
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        both Byram and Arbeloa can play LB/RB so I think the spot is covered and Antonio's attacking threatd are safe

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    4. rnrd
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Does it mean Arbeloa is a good route into WHU def with the great fixtures coming up?
      Or byram is?

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  8. Zky
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    9 years, 5 months ago

    having Scott Dann, Holding and Holgate, it doesn't look good for me...Should I play all out attack?! HELP
    Already made two transfers this window...

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    1. The Hindu Monkey
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      • 11 Years
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      In that case yeah!

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    2. TokyoRisingSun
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      • 9 Years
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      Probably.

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    3. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Play AOA.

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      1. Zky
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks pretty conclusive, AOA it is!

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  9. Shirokov(c)
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    9 years, 5 months ago

    My question is why is Sanchez at the Everton game in the article photo? (spectator, far left)

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    1. Lawrø
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      9 years, 5 months ago

      Brian Mcdermott is only a few seats across from him too

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      1. Shirokov(c)
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Good spot haha, image of him.

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  10. timPgoodwin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Negating the 'should I play or bench Capoue' dilemma but removing him from my WC altogether. Will enjoy watching him blank over the coming weeks.

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    1. TokyoRisingSun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I agree that he will likely blank, but don't get rid of him just yet. Ride the price rise for a while longer

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  11. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    My thinking on the Rashford/Deeney dilemma:

    Rashford is a better short term move with the predatory form he is on, having two good home fixtures (LEI defence against the bigger teams has been woeful). Problem is United attack under Mou is weak atm. Fixtures then become really tough and it will be difficult for Rashford to continue his form, if there hasn't been a radical shift in UTD attack.Deeney - Is a better long term move. Amazing fixtures, team is on red hot form and while he is not their best player atm he will deliver points. Some from the spot kick. » Read

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    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      What's ur opinion?

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      1. Cabellafan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I would go Deeney. Always playing, better fixtures and on pens.

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    2. The Hindu Monkey
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Largely agree. Which is why I'll be keeping a bit in the bank to move over if required.

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      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah will probably do the same 🙂

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    3. TokyoRisingSun
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      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      What I like about Rashford is that he's a big game player. Scored against City. Can see him doing damage to Liverpool and Chelsea

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      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        True, but then United will have to show improving signs in attack if I am to keep Rash

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        1. TokyoRisingSun
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          He's scored against Nottingham Forest and against Watford. Kid finds a way to score no matter the opposition or his playing time.

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    4. Pompel
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      9 years, 5 months ago

      This is very good reasoning, will look into the same strategy

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    5. timPgoodwin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I have both.

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  12. Cabellafan
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    9 years, 5 months ago

    Which team is more awesome?

    Jaku pickford
    Valencia Williams Holebas evans amat
    Sanchez Sterling Antonio Capoue Carrick
    Aguero Lukaku Ibra

    Cech pickford
    Valencia Williams Vertonghen Holebas amat
    Sanchez Firmino Antonio Capoue Snodgrass
    Aguero Lukaku Deeney

    Lloris pickford
    Valencia Williams Stones Holebas amat
    Sanchez Firmino Payet Capoue Romeu
    Aguero Lukaku Deeney

    Cech pickford
    Valencia Williams Evans Holebas amat
    Sanchez Firmino Antonio Capoue Carrick
    Aguero Lukaku Costa

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    1. The Hindu Monkey
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B

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  13. Bubi
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Play:
    A. Heat On
    B.Pick Ford

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    1. YoungPretender
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'm on B

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  14. Shirokov(c)
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Worth an AOA so I can play Januzaj(CRY) ahead of Reid(SOU)? Hardly?

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    1. The Hindu Monkey
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Er no

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      1. Shirokov(c)
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Just a sanity check

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    2. Abie
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      nope

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  15. Abie
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Which combo is better?

    A) Sterling + Lovren
    B) Antonio + Koscielny

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    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B

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    2. Shirokov(c)
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      9 years, 5 months ago

      B

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    3. Abie
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      cheers

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  16. The Bandit
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    9 years, 5 months ago

    So many wc teams with Pickford and Jaku, a bad game from each and you could be taking hits to get a keeper 😉

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    1. Taffer
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      9 years, 5 months ago

      this - far too high a risk

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      1. The Bandit
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        9 years, 5 months ago

        Not even likely to see many clean sheets

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    2. The Hindu Monkey
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Agree. Tis madness.

      Heaton and Pickford on the other hand. Is just pure cheap gold ...

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      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
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        9 years, 5 months ago

        Exactly. But Foster / Jaku for me.

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    3. Iceball
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Well, they rotate very well and same might be said about other keeper, Heaton or Foster might as well have bad games ...

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        But they won't be dropped if they do. They are both first choice whereas Jaku and Pickford got lucky and are both on borrowed time

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    4. FPL Puppy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I think they are aware of the risks. Let them play the game they want to play. 🙂
      We have already warned them since the beginning of the season 😆

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  17. YoungPretender
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    A) Sterling, Lovren, Evans
    B) Snodgrass, Walker, Koscielny

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    1. FPL Puppy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B

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  18. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Pick your best differential 11 for this weekend. Ownership has to be less than 10%...

    Fabianski
    Holebas Coleman Matip
    Firmino Snodgrass Puncheon Chadli
    Deeney Austin Rashford.

    Go...

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    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Gomes, not Fabianski.

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  19. NilSatisNisiOptimum78
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Not that many teams with Costa in, without Hazard is he still worth having? Assume people are choosing Deeney but worried about suspension too?

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    1. Shirokov(c)
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      What do you mean without Hazard? Just because people are taking him out of there teams doesn't mean he won't start in real life. I'm going with Costa because he has 5 in 5.

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      1. NilSatisNisiOptimum78
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I was meaning just taking him out of their teams ie having 1 or the other. But cheers, that stat is useful

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  20. johnbarnes
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Order this bench:
    A) Behrami
    B) Morgan
    C) Friend

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    1. Don Broly
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Behrami, Morgan, Friend

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  21. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Please rank in order, who you'd want for next six weeks if you could choose.

    1. Walker.
    2. Baines.
    3. Valencia.

    Thanks!

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    1. Tom1912
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      That order

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    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      1, 2, 3.

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    3. Patty
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      123
      I think coleman is a better pick than baines though.

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      1. NilSatisNisiOptimum78
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Can I ask why you think that mate?

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        1. Patty
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          differential, has a bigger goal threat, not sure if baines is on penos, cheaper

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    4. NilSatisNisiOptimum78
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Agree with Tom

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      1. The Hindu Monkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I'm trying to justify having baines or Coleman over walker so I have 0.2 in bank to upgrade rashford to Deeney if needed

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  22. Patty
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    RMWCT

    Cech
    Walker Williams Lovren
    Sanchez Firmino Antonio Capoue
    Aguero Lukaku Deeney

    Pickford Holebas Snodgrass Evans
    0.0 ITB

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  23. Don Broly
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    AOA who to start

    Williams
    Walker
    Stones
    Kolarov

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  24. Shirokov(c)
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    *Really* hope Mourinho doesn't drop Rooney this week, I want to see United continue to struggle.

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      He will drop him and play Pogba in the hole to punish me for selling him

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    2. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Mata, Rashford and Zlatan front three with herrera, Pogba and one of fellaini, Morgan or Carrick in behind.

      The fans should all turn their back if Rooney is selected.

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  25. Salah'd n Sauce
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Line up thought's please. I've already made a change from Kane to Aguero. But I am also tempted with Lamela > Chadli ?? Thoughts?

    Foster
    Williams/Stones/Valencia
    Lallana/Hazard/Lamela/Capoue
    Zaza/Lukaku/Aguero

    Heaton/Cazorla/Mustafi/Amat

    I know Zaza isn't working out but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

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    1. TokyoRisingSun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Pricey defence. Would look at shifting some funds to midfield next week.

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  26. Brayden29
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Choosing between Heaton or Pickford is start is killing me! What have others decided as I am sure many others are in a similar spot.
    Thinking Pickford but will definitely keep changing my mind!

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    1. Bubi
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I have the same problem! I'm thinking about Pickford but when I realised how bad are Sunderland's defence... other hand Watford up front looks always dangerous, they've scored with strong sides so they should score with Burnley for sure. So, maybe Pickford is better choice 🙂

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  27. Kryten
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Hobelas abductor injury?

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      What?!

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      1. Kryten
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Sky sport build up thread

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    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Link or stink

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      1. Kryten
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        http://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11661/10589117/premier-league-build-up-live I sir do not stink

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        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks 🙂

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    3. The Hindu Monkey
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Well wtf

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    4. Brayden29
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Respect with the link

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    5. cassanata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      F*** and Jaanmat may have a fracture

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  28. UpAndAway
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    Anyone doubling up on West Brom defence? Never works out for me...

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    1. Clump
      • 11 Years
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      Fixtures turning sour.

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      1. UpAndAway
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        I was just referring to this GW. Agree, fixtures will turn.

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        1. Clump
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          This week is tempting. I'd rather use FT s elsewhere though.

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  29. Iceball
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    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Now I have gained 0.1 on KDB, switch to Sanchez now or let KDB play vs Swansea(also have Kun and Sterling so it would be triple...)?

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    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
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      KDB plays a little further back when Kun comes in I find, an assister of the assist.
      I would cash in as you have enough cover.

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    2. Demí
      • 15 Years
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      Triple up. Could gain another .2 before making the switch if he does well

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  30. KingNidge
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    BREAKING: @WestHamUtd defender Arthur Masuaku out for minimum six weeks with knee injury. #SSNHQ

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