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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. AlexanderJG90
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Lukkaku, Rashford or Defoe?

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    1. Rich_20
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku

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  2. Lecky Legs FC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    I have a idea in my head for GW 7 my squad currently looks like this:

    Pickford
    Bailly Williams Amat
    Capoue Antonio Son KDB Hazard
    Aguero (C) Costa

    Subs:Foster,Barrow,Masuaku & Love

    Tempted to a -4 hit for next week to bring mainly Sanchez which one would you choose?

    A) Haz & Costa > Sanchez & Deeney

    B) Haz & Bailly > Sanchez & Holebas

    C) Haz & Costa > Sanchez & Defoe

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

      Close between A and C, not sure I'd like double Watford each week, so A.

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      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah I'm leaning towards C fancy Defoe at (H) next week though Deeney has good fixtures long term and not so bad form will debate it till next week.

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

      isnt kdb injured?

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      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah as an owner I'm waiting to find out how long for before I make any decisions on him.

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

          well i'd wait with this until u have news on kdb.. if he is out just bring sanchez directly if u can..

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          1. Lecky Legs FC
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            If it's something like 2 weeks I won't get rid international break is for 2 weeks after GW 7 might be fit and return for GW 8 I'll swap Haz out for Alexis as planned 3 GW blanks is a poor return.

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  3. Nicks93
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Captaincy looking very very tricky next week

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    1. Rich_20
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez. Simple.

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      1. Nicks93
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Aguero?

        Ibra?

        Lukaku?

        Antonio?

        Firmino?

        All great shouts

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

        Aye, he'll be mine.

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    2. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero for me looks unstoppable.

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      1. Nicks93
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Yes, but if there is 1 week to take a risk on another captain it may be next week

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

      I always find it easy.

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      1. Nicks93
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Lucky you 🙂

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

      Aguero has some 10 goals vs spurs
      Really? (O.o)

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

    Ibra to Rash and rest for Snod to Sanchez?

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    1. Rich_20
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      No. Ibra to brace v stoke.

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

        I have no Arsenal cover and Sanch is doing great. Its just price will rise and drop and cant do it tomorrow...

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

          You'll want Snod after next week. I wouldn't. Find another move.

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

            This is my mid
            Sterling Antonio Snod Capoue Firmino

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  5. thunder_mike
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Sterling looked like he was told to do a job against Shaw in the derby, so Sterling > Mata for next week a good option?

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

      I've no idea what the logic you're applying here is.

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

        Man Utd vs Stoke and how City played against Utd and how Pep might use similar ones against Spurs.

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  6. Mike Skinner
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Have just done Benteke + Ozil to Rashford + Sanchez (-4)

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    1. Rich_20
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Hmmm

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      1. Mike Skinner
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Don't like it?

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

      I like it

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    3. Nicks93
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Good

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  7. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    I have a milly in the bank. Baines ---> Bellerin looking like a possible move

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    1. Mike Skinner
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      No plan for Sanchez?

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

        Im quite happy with my midfield tbh

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

    Just heard the commentator on MOTD " Pedro is no Slouch "
    He certainly isn't and has a long way to go.

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

    Bellerin is Ike the Road Runner!

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  10. Super PVA - Small Spuds
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    People calling Lukaku a troll after one blank?!

    Jog on.

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

      This!

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

      This, keep the faith

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

      He was one of the only players on the Everton team today who didn't play terrible

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    4. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Our judgement is clouded by past experiences with him. Probably my worst pick all of last season, twice.

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

        I'm still tempted to get him, just not for Ibra before Stoke at home.

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  11. Hochoki
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    should i keep ibra or do ibra + Antonio to Deeney/Defoe + Sanchez for a -4 hit??

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

      No.

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

      Keep

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    3. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Keep

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

    Ighalo to Rashford for -4 ?

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

      Wait and see how he does on Monday.

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

        Yup I think that will be the case

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

    Captain Score Check 🙂
    GW 1 Aguero 18
    GW 2 Aguero 26
    GW 3 Hazard 22
    GW 4 Costa 24
    GW 5 Hazard 4
    GW 6 Mane 14
    Total = 108
    Avg= 18

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

      Very nice.

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

        thanks damn you hazard 😉

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

      What ?

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

      Rank?

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

        pretty average 48k

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    4. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Impressive stuff.

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    5. Nicks93
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      GW 1 Aguero 18
      GW 2 Aguero 26
      GW 3 Aguero 4
      GW 4 Lukaku 34
      GW 5 Nacho 20
      GW 6 Aguero 26
      Total = 128
      Avg= 21.3
      Rank= 15K

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

        Very nice

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

        Wowzers

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

        Guess you have won,don't think anyone can beat that score!

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      4. Nicks93
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, Lukaku was a masterstroke of luck 🙂

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

      1 Aguero 18
      2 Aguero 26
      3 Aguero 4
      4 Hazard 2
      5 Lukaku 24
      6 Aguero 26

      Total 100
      Average 17

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

        still a great OR 😉

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    7. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      18, 26, 4, 26, 24, 26

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

        Awesome.

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

      Aguero 18
      Aguero 26
      Aguero 4
      Mané 24
      Lukaku 24
      Zlatan 4
      Total = 96
      Avg = 16

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

        Mane in GW 4 Nice

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

    Funny how when Walcott isn't fancied by the majority of us on here, he rakes in points!

    Anyone watching the boxing?

    I think Crolla wins this

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

      I went with cazorla instead of walcott for arsenal cover as i thought caz was on pens in GW4!
      The decision has not payed off

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

    Who would you transfer out first...

    Baines, Shaw or Masuaku?

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

      Masuaku

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

      None yet.

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  16. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    What to do with this? I'm happy to take -4 to shift some money from defence to midfield. I want to keep Ibra and play 352, but am haemorrhaging team value and concerned by rapid sale. (1.2 ITB)

    Foster (4.0)
    Bellerin, Baines, Valencia (McAuley, Toby)
    Ozil, Antonio, Bolasie, Pereyra (De Roon)
    Kun, Ibra (4.5)

    Toby, De Roon > Coutinho, 4.0 fodder (-4) could help me shift formation.

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  17. Siggy in the Middle
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Is Due Bruyne's injury serious or was he just subbed because of Champions League midweek?

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

      Haven't seen any news, but it didn't look good.

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-news-de-bruyne-11933908

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

      I was there, signalled to the bench straight away that he needed to come off.

      Limped off and Pep consoled him, 2-3 weeks would be my guess

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

        Probably back after the International break

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  18. Shultan
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Am i crazy for not wanting to sell ibra before stoke?

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

      Yep

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

        Sorry, no. Misread that, Stoke have conceded 4 goals 3 times so far, and Ibra is a world class striker on penalties. Keep him.

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

      No, Stoke are rubbish and Ibra is getting opportunities.

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    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Will you captain him?

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

      One of the best fixtures he can have.

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    5. Shultan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yes i want to captain ibra next week! Which is my im reluctant to sell even though value will drop like a stone this week

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  19. v12w12
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    A: Coutinho
    B: Mane
    C: Lallana
    D: Son 🙂

    Cheers

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      a

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      1. v12w12
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

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  20. JJeyy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Everyone getting Rashford, but is Defoe not an option at about the same price?

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

    My front 8; 2.9 itb

    Sanchez Firmino Antonio Capoue ____
    Aguero Lukaku ____

    A) 3-4-3 with Rashford/Defoe
    B) 3-5-2 with Ozil/Mane/Coutinho/Sterling (-4)

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

      B) better in long term
      After next week both utd & sunderland have tough games coming up

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

        Manu's fixtures aren't that hard though but cheers!

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  22. ZLATANisKING
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Is tgere sny Chances of Sanchez and Lallana price rise tonight?

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    1. v12w12
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Both tomorrow

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      1. v12w12
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        According to fff

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Lallana probably, Sanchez maybe.

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  23. SheBangsTheDrums
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    How may clean sheets have you bagged so far?

    Anyone lower than 4?

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

      Yeah think I have two

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  24. ZakAFC_
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Which one?

    A.) Lamela > Sterling, Iheanacho > Rashford (Keep Benteke)
    B.) Benteke > Lukaku, Iheanacho > Rashford (Keep/Bench Lamela)

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  25. syke63
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Enjoying watching my cheapie mid for pool. Go on Lallana!

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

    So yet again Goals imminent table comes up trumps with Walcott.

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Great stats atm. FPL gold when in form.

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

        Just seen we have the same team, TM. Except for your walker and Baines to my kos and Williams.

        I was planning on playing Jaku from GW8 instead of Pickford.

        You reckon you'll play Pickford or look to switch him if money becomes available at some point?

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Good chance there will be money after IT break and may take a hit for a better GK if needed. If Pickford is just 2-3 pointer most weeks then he needs to hide on the bench at times.

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  27. Kevtheotter
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Gray to Rasford for free? No brainer?

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

      Yes

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  28. Snapes on a Plane
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Do i sell Hazard or be patient with him for another week?

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

      Sell for whom?

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      1. Snapes on a Plane
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Either Payet or Mane

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

          Patience

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

      I'd get rid. Liverpool look great and are well worth doubling up on, or get Walcott who's more of a threat

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  29. JaydenLFC87
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Nothing else pressing to change in my team (so far)

    Is Firmino > Coutinho too sideways??

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

      Yes - it could be Firmino's turn next week

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

      save

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  30. michudagawd
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Heaton Pickford
    Valencia Williams Evans Friend Amat
    Ozil Firmino Antonio Snodgrass Capoue
    Benteke Aguero Costa

    1 FT, 3m itb

    Hold or do Benteke to Rashford?

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