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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. Jamie_GAWA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Aguero or Sanchez for (C) next week?

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    1. Sla_boyz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez IMO

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    2. Richd
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Kuuuuun.

      He loves playing Spuds.

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    3. jayzico
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Alexis for me bro

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  2. Richd
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I've done 3 transfers all season and saving this week.

    It's that kind of season guys. Use the 2FT as we need to be a lot more flexible with budgets.

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    1. Clump
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      So true.

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  3. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Game week attacking stats per player so far... http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/4671/

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    1. Richd
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Nice one mate

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    2. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Wow shocking with the top player

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I was gonna ditch but not sure now.

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        1. Richd
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I'm in the same situation, I may hold one more week.

          Stats could be based on opposition.

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          1. PvA
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            I ditched last week

            Was needed for the Aguero move so not too bothered

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    3. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      And per team... http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/3846/

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    4. FeverPitch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Wow number one - having not seen the game, that's incredibly encouraging. Nice one

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      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, Firmino should come good

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        1. FeverPitch
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Firmino, Benteke, Gosling - membership has never been more necessary

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    5. Richd
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      For those non members.

      Top position is Dan Gosling.

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      1. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I suspected as much.

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      2. Jamie_GAWA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        It's Benteke

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    6. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I think he is very good value, we know he has goals in him.

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      1. Richd
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yep, defo a hold.

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      2. Jamie_GAWA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Benteke is good value

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    7. Jamie_GAWA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Encouraging for Benteke owners since he's ranked one

      Non members can work out the stats 😉

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      1. PvA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Might as well save yourself the time and spend a tenner to get the membership, instead of calculating the stats

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        1. Jamie_GAWA
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Nope I didn't calculate any stats myself, I simply just read them. Took me all of 10 seconds to load up and see

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        2. George Sillett
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I don't believe it . I've actually upvoted you.

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          1. Jamie_GAWA
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Wait what? What did I do that was so wrong?

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      2. Richd
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        And thats a BAN!

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        1. Jamie_GAWA
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Haha for what? 😉

          Using a source and stating who I think is #1 in a members table

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          1. George Sillett
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            So what you are saying is that you will post on rhe site for free but not actually support its long term survival ?

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            1. Jamie_GAWA
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Not everyone can afford to throw money around them, I apologise for not buying but I can't in my current situation...

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              1. George Sillett
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                I don't "throw money around" as you put it. But fair enough mate if you can't afford it.

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                1. Jamie_GAWA
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  No worries, didn't think I was doing any harm by hazarding a guess.

                  Slight misunderstanding

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      3. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Are you too tight to part with the money ?

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        1. Jamie_GAWA
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I don't see why I would buy something I can access for free just as easily

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      4. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Just binned him for Rashford. Was at the game today and in person he didn't look that much of a goal threat outside his last-min winner. Happy to get him back once Rashford drops back to the bench, though.

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  4. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    3 - Sánchez (43)
    2 - Bellerín, Özil (38)

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  5. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    No Sanchez and KdB hurts....

    Schoolboy error...

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Who's your premium mid? Don't say Hazard 😀

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      1. JoeJitzu +42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Spread too thin

        Firmino Sterling Cazorla Antonio Capoue

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        1. Les Bleus
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Fair enough. I'd get Sanchez in ASAP

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    2. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No Kun hurts 🙁

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      1. JoeJitzu +42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Ouch!

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  6. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    REPOST
    Would you WC this team? or Just wait till after international break

    DDG JAku
    Morgan Stones Friend Walker Lenihan*
    Barkley Lamela Redmond Capoue Antonio
    Lukaku Ibra Kun

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      That midfield and defense needs a complete reshuffle IMO. WC

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

      I would.

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    3. seaside
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      wildcard PRONTO

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    4. 24hrstudent
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Any money in the bank / 1 or 2 FT? If you can improve one of the mids, then a final week for Ibra v. Stoke before WC could be an option

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      1. _Gunner
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        1 FT, 0.0 itb

        think I have to WC

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  7. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed
    Best MID for 7.9?
    Already have Sanchez,Mane,Payet and Sterling.Need to replace Hazard

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    1. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Get a cheapie? Otherwise you have a bench dilemma.

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      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I am playing 352.

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    2. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      😆

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  8. Sillet Bang
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Any thoughts on this lot?

    Heaton
    Walker Williams McAuley
    Capoue Sanchez Mane KDB
    Aguero Rashford Lukaku

    Jak Meyler Smith Amat

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    1. Sillet Bang
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      all spent up!

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    2. FPL Diet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      KDB to Ozil?

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    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      KDB to payet if KDB is out for a while....

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  9. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    5 goals and nowt for firmino............i hate that kind of result

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Just seems that Coutinho is finally delivering on his promise from the past few seasons.

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    2. Rosey Palmer
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      4 goals for ManU and no Ibra pts...like that

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    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      It happens, man. As a fellow Firmino owner you have to just take it on the chin.

      Liverpool's midfield looks like it's going to be random most weeks as to who gets the points.

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    4. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I had him for Arsenal as well got rid of him after Burnley brought him back last week and now this.....
      Disaster could have got Sanchez Snodgrass instead I went Cazorla Firmino

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    5. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      In the same boat. Really feel like 2 Pool mids is the way to go in the longer term as they'll score enough to justify it, however can't find room right now with Alexis, Sterling, Antonio & Capoue all on fire.

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  10. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Got £1m in bank. Was going to save transfer this week but thinking of doing Stones to Koscielny now.

    Tempted to wildcard too, but probably not quite there yet, although DDG is naffing me off now, at least he's nailed on unlike Jaku now!

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  11. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    48 with a -4 is probably a red arrow for me today :/

    Still Payet, Capoue, Deeney, Heaton and (maybe) Kaboul to play

    Am I alright or no?

    RP

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Check last page.

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      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        😀

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  12. Twiggy SRFC
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Keep Firmino or get rid?

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    1. thep025
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'd keep. I have him....Want others opinion as well

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      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I'd hold for now. Liverpool midfielders will all score points in Klopp's system and Firmino will get his hauls too.

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    2. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Keep

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    3. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      keep lol

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    4. Le _ Professeur
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I think I'm keeping .. use my FT some place else

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    5. odannyboys
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      keep

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    6. b✪mber
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm keeping

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  13. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    OMG Seamus! Is he really on for two baps?

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

      Beautiful surprise! I didn't expect it either.

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      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I'll take it.

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  14. umerlfc
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Saving the FT is the sensible thing to do?

    Heaton - Pickford

    Clyne - Baines - PVA - Holebas - Amat

    Firmino - Antonio - Chadli - Capoue - Snodgrass

    Aguero - Ibra - Lukaku

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      See what's happening with Baines. If he's out for a while then maybe an Arsenal defender if you have enough in the bank?

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      1. umerlfc
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I'll defenitely do that if he's out for a while
        0.9 itb

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  15. Holding Mee Bong
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Feel for the WCers with their Jaku/Pickford combo!

    Pickford could get dropped next week

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    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe, but I doubt it.

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    2. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No chance whatsoever.

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  16. Fergietime
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Conte kind of scares me, I think the Italian hulk is just waiting to come out.

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    1. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      It's those piercing blue eyes. Just gorgeous.

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  17. Clintymints
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Need to save 1.0 on my team. I can drop either Valencia, Baines or Ozil...

    Baines/Valencia > 4.5

    or

    Ozil > Cout/Firm

    If I drop Baines/Valencia I can keep Ozil AND Sanchez but no Liverpool attacker...

    If I keep Baines/Valencia, I'll have Sanchez AND Coutinho/Firm...

    Thoughts?

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    1. Holding Mee Bong
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Wait for Baines injury news

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      1. Clintymints
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Can't find anything! Says Hamstring so not enthused about keeping too much 😐

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        1. Simon69
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          He could be back for Friday.

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        2. b✪mber
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          http://www.physioroom.com/news/english_premier_league/epl_injury_table.php#c1

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    2. McQueen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Ronald said Baines might be ready for friday.

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  18. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Gary Cahill and David Luiz is the worst centerback partnership since Gary Cahill and David Luiz.

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    1. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Zoom will be straight in.

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  19. seaside
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    to sell or not to sell Jakupovic quickly before Pickford rises?

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  20. Simon69
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I know we're still waiting for baps but any thoughts on this lot? Improvements to be made with 1ft & 1.2 ITB or save?

    Heaton

    Baines, Williams, Evans

    Sanchez, Sterling, Firmino, Capoue

    Aguero, Lukaku, Benteke

    Subs: Pickford, Snodgrass, Friend, Amat

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  21. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Upgrade Ozil to Sanchez for -4?

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    1. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Tough one after Özil has scored.

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    2. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No

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  22. zøphar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    cant afford hazard to sanchez in one move.. is mane a reasonable alternative?
    or play haz vs hull and get sanchez in with 2 moves the week after?

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  23. The Iron Tulip
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Ahead of next GW do I:

    A) Play Cazorla and Zlatan and keep my FT
    B) Swap both in A > Sanchez and Rashford for -4?

    Cheers guys

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  24. Sandy Ravage
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Defoe > Rashford for a hit to double up with Ibra v Stoke?
    Too Rash?

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    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Defoe just scored 2, calm down.

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    2. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Defoe just scored twice today... Don't do it..

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    3. The Iron Tulip
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No

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    4. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      or I could just sub Defoe and play 352 with Capoue

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  25. pandas
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    On ff fix app Bellerin in my team just dropped from 3 baps to 2. Looks like Sanchez got 3

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  26. Le _ Professeur
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Should Galloway and Baines be fit for next week 🙂 ? .. I have both in my team and that info really affects my FT this week.

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    1. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Baines is 50/50. I'm shipping him out for koscielny tonight

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      1. Le _ Professeur
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers mate 🙂

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  27. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Glad I took a 12 point hit this week. I did Stones > Lovren, Masuaku > Koscielny, Ibrahimovic > Aguero and De Bruyne > Firmino. Overall, I made a good decision and whats even better is that Lovren didn't play but the first on my bench is Smith 🙂

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  28. Garlana
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Im thinking Sterling to Lollana this week, double up on pool mids and just keep aguero for the iffy City fixtures, the firmino blank hurts too much. Will net me over a mill which i can then invest for a Arsenal defender or Cech *fingers crossed*

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  29. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Owning Firmino turned out to be a bad differential for me. Only one to own, 2 Coutinho Capppers, 2 Mane holders in Cash ML. Hold tight Firmino owners next week might be our week!

    Thoughts on Shaw & Stuani to Holebas & Deeney for (-4)?

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  30. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Yeah it's defo my fault
    Fourth time owning firmino , think I am up to 18 games now and not one attacking point.

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    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      He seems like a blank or haul player. Big returns soon I hope.

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