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The Dugout Discussion – Arsenal vs Chelsea

24 September 2016 4118 comments
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Saturday’s events draw to a close at the Emirates as two heavyweights collide in the tea-time kick-off.

Arsenal host Antonio Conte’s Chelsea as both sides bid to keep pace with a perfect Manchester City at the top of the table.

The big team news finds Cesc Fabregas back in the Blues line-up following his midweek brace in the EFL Cup – Oscar makes way.

Fantasy managers will be more concerned with the fortunes of Diego Costa, Eden Hazard and Alexis Sanchez.

Sanchez heads into the encounter with goals and confidence flowing, although worringly, he has failed to score in his last four league appearances in front of his home fans.

Costa has five goals for the season, notching in four of his five Gameweeks, while Hazard will be looking to break a run of two blanks having been sold by over 350,000 FPL managers ahead of Gameweek 6.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. The Taint Tickler
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Is Ibra, Snod, Baines > Rashford, Sanchez and Smith mental?

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

      knee jerk

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      1. The Taint Tickler
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Admittedly a bit of a jerk on Ibra but Snodgrass I don't even start in a midfield 4 and with Baines it's his hamstring so there's a decent chance he won't be back next Friday. My only concern is Rashford minutes once Martial's back and the former sees more game time in the EL, potentially meaning rest in the PL.

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    2. Richd
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Not mental no. I quite like it.

      It does carry some risk of course as you're taking a hit..

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

      Haha, asking for same, and it costs 8p

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    4. Belsunz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Ibra has stoke next!

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  2. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Antonio or Son?

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

      Toss of a coin that one

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    2. Richd
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Antonio.

      Great fixtures, nailed on and has shown some consistency IMO.

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    3. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      At least let Antonio play

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

    Is it worth doing Ibra, Snod, Masuaku to Rash, Sanch, and some 4,5 def for a -8, can do it only today before the rise, drop?

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    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Can you get smith?

      I'm dumping Lukaku over Ibra. Ibra (c) this week.

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

        0.1m short, have Lukaku and Aguero with Ibra but he will fall in price and Rash will rise tonight, so I guess its do it now situation or sit and watch.

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  4. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Hands up if you screwed up your WC

    o/

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

      Baines, Lovren have hurt me.

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      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I have lovren and no Sanchez. Firm and Ibra getting 2pts each when their teams scored 9 goals between them is so though to take.

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

          You made logical choices though and got a bit unlucky.

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          1. Sess!
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah least I have Ibra to (c) next week. Confident he'll be in the points.

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    2. Daniyal
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      0/
      very badly before GW4

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      o\

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      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Well done

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

      What? Twice every season?

      \o/

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    5. BabyB
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Disappointing but wouldn't say screwed.

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      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Hmm, probably just disappointing for me too but on top of Sunderland result I feel like I screwed it up. No Sanchez is the killer.

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

          Yeah, same here. It was always a risk but wanted to give ibra until stoke.

          My 50/50 went wrong as well as chose sterling over lallana.

          Also, lovren missing out and Firmino and ibra blanking is annoying but not Just luck of the draw to some degree.

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    6. NestorC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I want another one, so I can screw that one also. Firmino 2nd time let me down, had him for a first couple of weeks, and now Ibra and my def, so yeah.

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      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Same. I started questioning whether to get coutinho over firm. Surely people now will start to say coutinho is the better pick?

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

          Me too, wanter to get Cout even for GW1 and than read some opinions and changed to Firm, now the same story, and soon it will be Cout is better, at least thats what score say.

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

    Benteke or costa to rashford to get sanchez for antonio?

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    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Keep Antonio. Get sanchez another way.

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

      Wouldn't even dream of selling Antonio.

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

        You think he can sustain his form?

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        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          15 shots in last two games. I think so.

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

          No reason not to think so at the moment. West Ham are defensively rubbish, but he's in a fairly creative and capable attack. With the likes of Payet and Lanzini there, plus the positions he finds himself in, I'd be very happy to keep for the time being.

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    3. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Lol, why on earth would you sell Antonio?

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

        To get sanchez, and not sure if he keeps his form, but i could do snodgrass costa to rashford sanch ez

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        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Would sell someone else. Check His stats.

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

            Someone else to snodgrass, costa or antonio?

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  6. Mr. Blonde
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Played Pickford over Cech. Stupid 🙂

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    1. Prison Mike
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Same 🙂

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

        Was looking so good...!

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  7. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Chelsea possibly saving themselves for CL mid-week?

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  8. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    What is the general consensus regarding defenders? Seems to be next to no CS. Is it best just to invest in 4.5 playing defenders and use the funds in attack?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'd have a look and see what upgrades you would make with the extra funds, if you can't see where you'd upgrade then may as well stick with a higher priced defence.

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    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Just get Baines and a bunch of 4.0's and 4.5's

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      1. Richd
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        This.

        I'm considering offloading Valencia sooner rather than later.

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      2. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I got Baines in my wildcard 😆

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

      Not worth spending a lot Imo but look for those with a goal in them

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    4. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I think so, although attacking defenders with a hint of CS, like Walker etc. are worth it. Also Coleman, just get Coleman!

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    5. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Had 4 from 24 so far this season. They can ram it. 4.5m max.

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    6. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yep, I'll be getting in all 4.5's. Maybe Williams at 5

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    7. Norfolk&Chance
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      same here - Valencia / Stones... the list goes on..

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers lads

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  9. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Remember when Willian was good

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

      No

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      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Chelsea's best player most of last season.

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

          That is not saying much

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          1. Royal5
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            True. My point was more like he looks very poor atm

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      2. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        This

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      At free kicks. Other than that I don't think he's ever been that good.

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

      Shakthar fan too?

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    4. My Name Is Prince
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, that was in the CL fantasy....

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  10. Jay_
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez, Ozil and Bellerin are all fighting it out for the baps as it stands. Will be 2 bps between them after 60 update.

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    • My Name Is Prince
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Fellow managers who went for the risky Jaku/Picky on WC (and not enough monies in the bank), what's your initial plan of action? I was thinking playing Picky next week, saving and then going about it with 2FTs....

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      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        No plan, just playing whoever has the best fixture and hope for the best.

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        1. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Jaku not even starting doesn't bode well for your options!

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          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            As long as 1 of them starts I'm happy. That's where hoping for the best comes in. I don't plan to waste a transfer on them just yet.

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        2. My Name Is Prince
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I love it when a fantasy manager doesn't have a plan! 😀

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

        Jaku nay be back after today

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        1. My Name Is Prince
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          You think Marshall had a bad game? Most of the goals weren't his fault imo... I hope Jaku comes back though....

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      3. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Probably wait until I have 2FT and upgrade one of them.

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      4. SomewhatPleasing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Holding.

        Doing nothing until both go.

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    • Styles_X
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I know it's a stupid question, but is Rashford nailed?

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

        Not completely but Mourinho surely gotta give him a good run of starts on the wing

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      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        You'd think so, but nothing is certain. We have to hope that Jose isn't a moron.

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      3. My Name Is Prince
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        No, obviously not... That's not the whole point though, is it?

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      4. Swan - Villa Proud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Not 100%. Stoke at home next, but also EL on Thursday. Tough call

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    • BbBb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      If this game end 3 nil, does the winning goal bonus go t the first goal scorer... So Sanchez?

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

        Yup

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

          Ta

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      2. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        yesh

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      3. My Name Is Prince
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, that's 3BPS...

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    • Ayew Holding Mee Cork
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku+Hazard/Snodgrass -> Rashford+Sanchez for a hit?

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    • Licky
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Cahill is truly abysmal.

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    • Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Cahill having a total Luiz.

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    • Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      After looking at stats, Lukaku->Rashford seems a but knee jerky. With Palace at home next, I'll likely stay. Hate to lose out on the rises thought.

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      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Newcastle are all over us :'(

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        1. Swan - Villa Proud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          That they are 🙁 Only following on the phone and social media (in the States), but it's depressing. Sad era.

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    • F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Comes down to Rashford or Deeney, which one?

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    • Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Ighalo scoring or blanking will decide if my WC was a success

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      1. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Is that the only player you brought on your WC, seems a waste.

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        1. Venom Snake
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I actually only kept 4 players 😯

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      2. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Not a great wildcard if it all hinges on Ighalo

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    • Royal5
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Overall Cortouis has been pretty poor for Chelsea after coming from Atletico.

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    • Belsunz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Chelsea will keep leaking goals as long as they play Cahill...

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      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Add Ivan

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

          Ald Luiz isn't a rock of a defender either. Their defence really is in an awful state...

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      2. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I'm still laughing at all the stereotype predictions of an Italian coming in and Azpi being essential.

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    • Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Baines + Snodgrass + Ibra ➡ Williams + Sanchez + Rashford -8?

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    • The Taint Tickler
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Thoughts on doubling down on Rash and Ibra? Smartly covering bases or overkill?

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      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        No thanks.

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        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Don't get carried away with one victory.

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      2. SW6
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I will double for next week I think. Long term not though

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    • Kalou
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Ozil and sanchez double up worth it?

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      1. Norfolk&Chance
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        no

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      2. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Sanchez enough. Get Sterling or Liverpool mid

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      3. Pierce34
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Too many other options for me - Sanchez, Sterling, Liverpool mid & Antonio. If Antonio/Sterling lose form, on the other hand...

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      4. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Well the fixtures look good, but I like to spread the risk.

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      5. adibo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        NO

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    • Ibralicious
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Zaha+Ibra to Coutinho/Firmino+Costa for -4?

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    • Norfolk&Chance
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      no no

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    • FISSH
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Benteke to Rashford or Baines to Kosc?

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    • Jay_
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Pedro and Batshuayi coming on

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      • KISSES
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I benched Koscielny...

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      • bostoncrab
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        How is this looking for WC?

        Foster Pickford
        Smith Williams Stones Koscielny Amat
        Sanchez Antonio Lallana Capoue Sterling
        Kun Rashford Defoe

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