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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. WUSS
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Getting in some funds
    Baines or Valencia for Smith?

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    1. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Braines

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

      Baines if fit.

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

      Coleman

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

      Wait as long as possible then Baines if fit. If not Coleman

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    5. Mick J
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Which Smith are you taking out, Adam or Brad? Bournemouth has some nice fixtures coming up, so I would consider keeping Adam.

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  2. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Lamela, Hazard & Diamonde

    for

    Antonio, Lallana & Rashford?

    -8?

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    1. Pooodle
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Looks pretty good

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      1. Horlicks esq.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        -8's ok tho?

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

          Try and avoid minus points if you possibly can

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          1. Pooodle
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Not sure, I took out Costa, Hazard and Koscielny this week for -4 and brought in Aguero, Sterling and Kone. Would have got 13 points with Ibra captain before the transfers, but after the hit I got 33 (-4)

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    2. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'm not sure about Lallana though....

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

      No. Work out a -4

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  3. Pooodle
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Bony out for who?

    A) Rashford (double up with Ibra)

    B) Rondon

    C) Deeney

    D) Defoe

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

      C

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

      C

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      1. Pooodle
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers guys, will hold off until closer to the deadline

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

    Lol at Real Madrid

    #comehomeBale

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

      Las Palmas are in terrific form.

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  5. Mr. Funny Name
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Hardly worth doing Lukaku -> Rashford?

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

      Lord no

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

      Lol, why would you even consider? People way to caught up with price rises

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      1. Mr. Funny Name
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        It's not just the price rises mate, it's mainly due to lukaku's lack of consistency and Rashfords consistency

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

          Rashford may not be consistent in getting starts. Yet.

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          1. Mr. Funny Name
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Consistent scorer though

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

          Change your name to Mr.Funny Post 🙂

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          1. Mr. Funny Name
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Haha why??

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

          Not sure if serious 😆 Lukaku is in fantastic form. Brilliant save to keep him of the scoresheet today.

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    3. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Def not

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  6. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Foster Jaku
    Stones Williams shaw Amat pieters
    Townsend Capoue snodgrass antonio Barkley
    Aguero ibra costa

    1.6 m itb

    A) wildcard
    B) don't and if don't then what do I do

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  7. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez Firmino Antonio Capoue Fletcher
    Aguero Lukaku Benteke

    1FT and 2.9 itb

    Would you do Benteke to Rashford?

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      No. Rashford is just a kid. Remember what happened with Martial last season?

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      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        He played well though, Benteke is out this week, 1 goal/assist in the last 7 Palace goals

        Defoe looks like another good option

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          2 goals in three games. Keep in mind the service he is getting.

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          1. JÆKS ⭐
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            2 goals and 0 assists in 3 games isn't really that great if you know they scored 8 or 9 in the last 3

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            1. Jafalad
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Who cares what the team scored - it's about the individual!

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              1. JÆKS ⭐
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 5 months ago

                Involved in 2 out of the last 8 or 9 games says something about the individual as well 😀

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      2. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        You could argue Rashford has a season under his belt tho?

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

      Yes, I've already made that move this week

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  8. southernpacific
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    West Brom losing these late clean sheets is really killing me

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    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I hear this!

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

      Not many cs around tbh. Keep your D nice n sleazy.

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  9. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    What is the template ? Who is essential excluding Kun ?

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

      Sanchez

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    2. The Left Duke #3
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      IMO Rashford is enough cover for Utd so get rid of Ibra and go with form MDs like Sanchez Payet Sterling and Pool MDs

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  10. il Brutto
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Is Coutinho going to rise tonight?

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

      What percent is he on?

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      1. il Brutto
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        77%

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    2. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Check fplstatistics

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    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Will be close but I don't think so

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  11. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Who were the big performers for United today?
    (Didn't see Game)

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

      Fantasy wise?

      If not. Pogba. He was class.

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

        Fpl wise?
        Rashy worth getting iyo Epic?

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

          As long as Rashford's getting starts, definitely. Hopefully Jose isn't a moron and continues to start him. Doesn't touch the ball much, but gets into very frightening positions.

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    2. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Blind Pogba Mata and Rashford for me (although Rashford's impact wasn't at big as the others)

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    3. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Pogba, Blind, Mata & Herrera.

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

        No Rashy?

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        1. makaveli123
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          He looked good too.

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

            Thanks Tekkers > Rashy worth a go?

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            1. makaveli123
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Not for me.

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              1. Mick J
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 5 months ago

                Because Rashford might get dropped to the bench?

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            2. Mick J
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              I’ve been wondering about the same move. If Rashford keeps his place, it seems like a no-bainer.

              But Rooney will almost certainly be back in the starting eleven next game, so Rashford will compete with Martial, Mkhitaryan, Mata, Lindgard and Young for one of two spots, possibly even Pogba if Mourinho finds out that he needs two stabilizing midfielders.

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

      For fantasy prospects I'd say Rashford. Ibra looked good too.

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

      Ibra looked dangerous. Should have got a goal and assist. Pogba and mata were pulling the strings and blinds corners were excellent.

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    6. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks all, gonna satch MOTD and assess, I reckon Rashford is close to nailed and might just be worth the risk/transfer.

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  12. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Ooo. Jaku been dropped then?

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

      Yep, he'll struggle to get it back imo

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      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Marshall just conceded 5, let's wait until next game and see if he is still out

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  13. Dutchboy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Foster / Jakupovic
    Shaw / Stones / Evans / Friend / Amat
    Sanchez / Mane / Sterling / Capoue / Cattermole
    Aguero / Lukaku / Benteke

    1.0 ITB.
    Suggestions?

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku->Ibra
      Sanchez->Cazorla

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      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Whut 😀

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Yep-I have to be cruel to be kind I'm afraid.

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      2. Dutchboy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Why would I do that..Sanchez on top form.

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Too expensive and with Gru back in the fold, his output goes down. Ibra will be needed now and has the stats to back himself.

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Save or Shaw to Koscielny.

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  14. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Evening peeps. Any news on KdB and Baines injuries?

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

      Baines likely to be ok for Friday.
      Nothing about kdb yet

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers Fergie!

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  15. CCaddy
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Coutinho or mane?

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Neither - Firmino is better value and will score more points long term.

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

        Already have firmino. Need to decide between mane, coutinho and sterling?

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Sterling.

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    2. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Cout

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

      Mané. IMO he will draw most points long term. Could have had 3 goals today.

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  16. Hi I'm Jose
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    It is dissapointed to know to have been outscored by 300 people in overall even though you started to play this game since beginning.

    Lol

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

      What?

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    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      What on earth are you saying ?

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      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        300ppl starting gw or later

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    3. Krul Runnings
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      U WOT M8

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

      This!

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  17. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Use the one FT for tekkers > Rashford and do it now before first price rise. Not else too pressing so could always lose again before pool away if required. Definite yes?

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    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Looking at this transfer as well but not yet today, with CL and EL games a lot can happen

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

        Thanks Jaks.

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

      Don't be daft. Tekkers also has pens and won't be dropped after one bad game

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

        Like that home Stoke fixtures though and the best of Palace fixtures coming to an end soon enough.

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    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Definite No. Why trade a proven goalscorer with a 19 year old kid who is going to be in and out?

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  18. Niemi
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Heaton / Robinson
    Valencia / Baines / Evans / Kone / Smith (the 4.0 bench fodder one)
    Hazard / Mane / Sterling / Antonio / De Roon
    Aguero / Lukaku / Defoe

    What to do? Thinking Hazard>Sanchez and Valencia>Holebas for my first hit of the season. Or should I stick with Hazard as he has Hull up next?

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  19. Our Tiny Windows
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    A couple of obvious questions, sorry. Is Jakupovic not playing at the moment? Is Kingsley not in the first team any more?

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  20. Everyday im Schneiderlin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    A rashford coutino sanchez
    B zlatan firmino snodgrass?
    Many thanks

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

      A looks even better after this week but hard call.

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

      If u asked this question 2 days ago everyone would say B. Now, A. So whatever you're planning try not to knee jerk

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      1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks to both replies

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  21. Jay_
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Benteke to Rashford for free?

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

        Just did it and feeling good now 🙂

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

        I've done it. Think Rashford will get a good run of games on the wing now. He's def better than martial, Lingard, young, Depay et al

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      3. Mick J
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I was wondering about doing the same move for (–4). I would do it for free. Do you think Rashford will keep his place?

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      4. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Strongly considering this exact move. Benteke 2 in 4 games though, still not bad.

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

        Him short term and to get the price rise or deeney for long term?

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      6. Kun Tozser
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Even with tekkies stats this week?

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    • Pedro's snacks
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      What is everyone doing with Ibra, keeping for Stoke next week or knee jetting?

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      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Keeping...with confidence. Has more goal attempts than anyone in all last 4 games.

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

        Holding to smash Stoke and then bidding farewell

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

          You don't think Rashford can smash Stoke?

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

            Yeah have him too

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

        Out last week with Hazard for Sterling and Aguero, looking good so far. Also have Rashford in this week for utd cover

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

        If you have kept Ibrahimovic until now you might as well keep him against Stoke.

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

        It's like owning Graziano Pelle, all over again.

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        1. Pedro's snacks
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I've come this far, I'm keeping. I still feel Rashford is vulnerable to rotation.

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    • Sillet Bang
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Heaton
      Williams Walker Mcauley
      Capoue Payet Sanchez Mane
      Aguero Rash Lukaku

      Foster Meyler Smith Gibson

      Im done playing!!!!!!

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      1. Sillet Bang
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        No change to play with! 102.1

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    • JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Not a lot of love for Mata on here? Played a great game imo, seems to get points fpl wise when he is on the pitch

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

        'When he is on the pitch' pretty much explains it.

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      2. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I am thinking similarly.

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

        I need absolute certainty that Rooney won't be replacing him before I buy. Would love to own him.

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

        Love for Mata? He´s not even been starting under Mourinho. Should though.

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

        Pure quality but will see rotation

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      6. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah and when he plays in the hole. Not nailed though that's the problem

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      7. Hi I'm Jose
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        This.

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    • Jamie_GAWA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Nyom - 4.3 WBA defender started today

      Sshhh don't tell anyone

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

        Already have Evans and McAuley. 😀

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      2. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Galloway was sick today

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    • rocky7st
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      When are we thinking is the best time to wildcard?

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

        After Jan 1st 😀

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

        Gw4 international break

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

        Gw3 😉

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      4. The Curse of Falcao
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        anytime now, Most people did it GW3 or going into this GW.

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    • Burger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Ibra & Snodgrass -> Rashford & Sanchez(-4)?

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

        Lovely

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

          Jubbly

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    • L9
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      should i lukaku>rashford and next gw boruc>cech
      just came from WC 🙁

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

        I would keep Lukaku

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      2. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Keep kaku

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      3. Aalborg BK
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Keep Lukaku. Rashford will be rotated.

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    • Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Anyone considered transferring Defoe in ??
      Saw Many considering Tekke→Rashford !! Why not Defoe?

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    • janowsc
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Nacho to Rash a no brainer?

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

        Not if you have to ask.

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

        Yep - why not swap one benched player for another?

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