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The Numbers Game – Midfielders – 6.5 or Less

15 November 2016 1436 comments
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Our first of this week’s members articles casts an eye over the increasing number of options in the mid-price midfield bracket.

After Joe Allen and Ilkay Gundogan were subject to major bandwagons in Gameweek 11, Hull’s Robert Snodgrass emerged from the bench to grab a goal and assist at home to Southampton, serving a reminder of his points potential ahead of some fine upcoming fixtures.

With the fitness of West Brom’s Nacer Chadli being keenly monitored prior to the weekend, we take a look at some of the key midfield protagonists priced at 6.5 and under in Fantasy Premier League.

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  1. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Oh no. I kept Sanchez

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  2. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone know the Brazil line up?

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    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      http://plus55.com/sports/2016/11/brazils-starting-lineup-peru/amp

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      1. Forza Papac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

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  3. onlyonearsenewenger
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Should I start Benteke or Bolasie for GW12? Or should I bench Gundogan?

    My Team:

    Foster
    Pieters Williams Evans
    Alexis Coutinho Firmino Gundogan Bolasie
    Austin Aguero

    Cech Benteke Amat Holebas

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    1. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I think you have it right. Swansea are woeful

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      1. onlyonearsenewenger
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks mate!

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      2. onlyonearsenewenger
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Do you think that I have to do any transfer though? I have 1 FT and 0.7 in the bank.

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        1. Sharpe Shuffle
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I'd be tempted to save the FT this week. Then probably look to replace Benteke

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  4. Bojan Horsemack
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Who's this Pratto fellow then?

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    1. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Plays in Brazil for

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      1. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Atletico Mineiro. Decent CF

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        1. Bojan Horsemack
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Never heard of him, so would be amazed if he's better than Aguero. A potentially tough game against Colombia, too. So why leave Aguero out - Especially considering he only played 45 minutes in the first game?

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          1. skeyrd
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            aguero has been terrible for argentina these qualifiers

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            1. Bojan Horsemack
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              That would make some sense then

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            2. Grand Thibauto
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Aguero has always been terrible for Argentina. Somehow is a different player for Man City. Most likely for the support he gets from Silva KDB and co

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              1. Bojan Horsemack
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Messi's rarely been himself for the national team either. What can it be then? The pressure? A few places run it close, but I've personally never seen a more football-mad country than Argentina.

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                1. Grand Thibauto
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  I think its the poor midfield. The attack is undoubtedly blessed with the best. They didnt include Tevez in the lineup. And any defensive midfielder got to play their Midfield position

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              2. Zasa
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Or because he's head & shoulders the best CF in the league with or without KDB & Silva. This has been the case for years now. Higuaín is also poor for Argentina, yet has been in one of the most consistent & top strikers in Europe.

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                1. Grand Thibauto
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  Meant the support he gets from City is much better than Argentina. Higuain didn't have the best of service in Napoli but still Mertens, Hamsik was good as well. Compared to what he get in Argentina where midfielders with doubtful playmaking ability

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                  1. Zasa
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 4 months ago

                    Ah misinterpreted you there.

                    Fair points, Bauza has insisted on playing a pivot of Macherano & Biglia which has worked out pretty poorly. Banega & Pastore are also options that Bauza isn't a fan of, both talented playmakers.

                    They still have a good generation of midfielders coming up, Paredes, Lanzini & Kranevitter are all some of the most promising U23 talents out there. Especially Paredes who's been penned the next Riquelme by the man himself & has been outstanding for Roma this season.

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                    1. Grand Thibauto
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 4 months ago

                      Yes they have a good generation of players coming and had as well. Its that managers always got excited with the attacking lineup argentina has and almost always decides to play a 424 esque formation.

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                      1. Zasa
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 4 months ago

                        They've always been spoiled with talent up top, to think neither Dybala nor Icardi (to a lesser extent) even get a whiff for the team.

                        This Argentina side could do wonders with more progressive & aggressive managers like your Sampaoli, Bielsa, or Poch. Simeone albeit not nearly as aggressive is of course another one. Bauza just doesn't have the international experience nor CV as the other options, plus he's a very conservative & defensive minded manager. Such a clash of style with the profile the current team has/had.

                        Argentina have just been plagued with mad managerial appointments with this golden generation. Tata Martino, Maradona, Batista, Basile, & now Bauza. Sabella's probably been the only decent appointment in the last ten years IMO. Subs in the final of the WC were abysmal that said.

                        Real pity the current state of affairs though, the old AFA is the real culprit though tbh. Tarnished relationships with the likes of Bielsa & other talented coaches due to their shoddy practices, unreliability, & corruption. New page now for them & hopefully Bielsa & co show some
                        interest in managing the team soon

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                      2. Grand Thibauto
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 4 months ago

                        Well said Zasa. They really need a sensible and agressive manager.

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  5. adam28193
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Would anyone hold onto sterling?

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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No it is dropping alarmingly since brexit....

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      1. Kiwivillan
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        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        [applause]

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    2. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No chance

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      1. Bojan Horsemack
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        With those two fixtures coming up, would definitely keep.

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    3. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I am. Palace are horrendous defensively. He'll be costing you money, but I want to save a transfer for next to get in Arsenal.

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  6. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    1 FT and £2.9itb. Any suggestions welcome 🙂

    Foster - Pickford
    Smith - Evans - Britos - Pieters - Amat
    Sanchez - Firmino - Coutinho - Gundogan - Capoue
    Kun - Lukaku - Austin

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    1. Swan - Villa Proud
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Very nice team. Good week to save the FT or maybe get Alonso in?

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I was thinking this, but my current defenders have pretty good fixtures this week. Chelsea have tot/mci in the next three

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

          True, bringing him in now is just to save 0.2 or so as he'll be more expensive by GW15 when you'll want him. I think saving this week looks a good option.

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    2. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I would maybe hold this week. Team looks good. Not quite enough cash spare to upgrade Gundog or Capoue to someone really decent. Chadli maybe if he's fit

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  7. Pete Campbell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is Lallana okay?

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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      being assessed tomorrow for a potential calf strain, reports he is asleep at the moment reports say, it is unclear whether the electric blanket is on.

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  8. Arceus
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Scenes of Sanchez sellers

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    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      why? man u tough game. He can be brought back for Bournemouth fairly easily!
      It is not as if points are lost because he scored goals for chile!

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      1. Sharpe Shuffle
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        As a United fan, I'm worried for us without Smalling and Bailly

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

        United thin at the back, could see him scoring.

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      3. The Man Pastore
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        LOL. I don't know why, but i have the feeling that you did Sanchez --> Hazard for a hit andfeeelinh bitter now...

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      4. Sanchit
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Easily? How would you do it without losing Hazard/Aguero?

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        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          No it would be:
          Lukaku out Anicibe In
          Pedro Out Sanchez in

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    2. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Plays Bournemouth Home next week. Almost the sure captaincy choice.

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      1. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yep and I'm sure he'll score a lot in the next while.

        Enough to compensate for the improvements those of us who have sold can make elsewhere though? I doubt it.

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        1. Grand Thibauto
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Totally. Just saved 11.2-9.9=1.3 not less but Sanchez is a gem.

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

    Glad I stuck with Alexis. Pretty sure I'm saving this week and will let Allen sub in for Walcott if he misses out. ANy other ideas?

    Heaton
    Walker, Fuchs, Evans
    Sanchez, Walcott, Firmino, Coutinho
    Kun, Lukaku, Austin

    Jaku, Allen, Holebas, Amat
    1FT 0.1M ITB

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    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Great team

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    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      nope gtg .. get hazard next week probably
      captain?

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

        Cheers. Lukaku atm, but may switch to Kun

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  10. adam28193
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Best defender to own the next few weeks? Looking to replace Bellerin

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    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso for a long long term

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    2. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Mustafi

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      1. adam28193
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I'm liking mcauley but wasn't sure?

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        1. Sharpe Shuffle
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah, me too. I'm getting McAuley or Brunt in for Smith this week. That's a different question (best cheap defender vs best defender)

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          1. adam28193
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Not sure there's that many great premium defender options at the minute with west brom having 2 nice home fixs then hull away sandwiched between ill go mcauley I think

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    3. E25
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I think McAuley a good shout for next 3 gws. Then maybe to Alonso for the long term if you can afford.

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  11. Grand Thibauto
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    1 FT, 1M ITB. What should be the use?

    1. Cameron to Evans(Have Holebas and Amat. So one of Holebas and Cameron(25%) has to start)
    2. Wilson to Austin

    Or both with a hit.

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    1. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      1 with McAuley

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      1. Grand Thibauto
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Wanted to save as Money as Possible to upgrade Pedro to Wally. But McAuley is surely the better option. Cheers

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        1. Sharpe Shuffle
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Pedro's been producing the goods though. Why are you looking to sell? I guess at some point Willian could take his place but he's been playing so well

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          1. Grand Thibauto
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            I have 3 Chelsea-Pedro Costa Alonso. Would get rid to get Hazard in.

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  12. Four Four Boyz
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez. Pure Beast. His energy and enthusiasm to play are insurmountable. Hat well and truly off to the lad. You've earnt a continued place in my team son.

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  13. Sharpe Shuffle
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    No international breaks til February now (other than AFCON). Sweet

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

      3rd and 4rd round FA cup date in January.

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      1. Sharpe Shuffle
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        True. I quite enjoy the early rounds of the cup though

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    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Checks team for AFCON players. Just Kone. Sweet!

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      1. Sharpe Shuffle
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I've been looking at Ayew for around GW16 when West Ham fixtures improve as a nice value OOP but the AFCON pretty much screws that idea

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    3. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No CONMEBOL qualifiers until March 23rd as well

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I guess playing Sanchez wasn't 'suicide' after all going by Wengers words.

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        1. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Amen 😉 At least the over the top scaremongering on here will be no longer

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          1. Delhidynamo
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Much ado about nothing eh?

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            1. Zasa
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Seems like it, thankfully

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        2. Bojan Horsemack
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Of course Wenger's going to be cautious about a key player with a minor muscle issue. A player who hates sitting out games and is the hope of a nation. The outcome doesn't contradict the fact that there was some risk involved in him playing.

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  14. smix
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Made some stupid changes and stuck with this team (taken a -4 hit already).Any pressing changes ?

    MERSEYSIDE RED Fantasy Football Scout Member28 mins ago
    1 FT and £2.9itb. Any suggestions welcome

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  15. Pochecinno
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    So this plane bringing the Brazilian players back to England. Does it leave directly after the match?

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    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I believe it is Oceanic Flight 815

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      1. Pochecinno
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        😯

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      2. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Cheese will be onboard - aka Cout.

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      3. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Ok I am "lost"

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        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Boom!

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    2. Bojan Horsemack
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Apparently, yeah. Surely they'll both start against Southampton, barring niggles, or it's a colossal waste of cash

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      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I have both but it wouldn't surprise me at all if one of them were benched

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        1. Bojan Horsemack
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Then why bother rushing them back at that cost (thirty grand apparently)? They're only little fellas anyway. Could probably FedEx 'em.

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          1. Cheeseoid
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            I dunno but one of them was benched last time. I hope they aren't but the way things are going at the moment it would not surprise me

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            1. Bojan Horsemack
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              My interpretation is that the aim of the charter flight must surely be to avoid that, or they wouldn't bother shelling out for it. Obviously starting would still depend on the condition they come back in. Hopefully Couti will get a bit of a break 2nd half...

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  16. Pochecinno
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Peru almost score a Brazilian goal

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  17. Ryan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys, just wondering if I should play AOA given that Gundogan has a much better fixture and is more likely to start than Kingsley? My only doubt is that Wilson is still a doubt and I get the feeling nothing will be mentioned about his status in the presser. Although coming off a goalless defeat you'd think Bournemouth would need him if fit. Any advice appreciated.

    Pickford (HUL)

    Alonso (mid) - Pieters (BOU) - Kingsley (eve)

    Sanchez (mun) - Hazard (mid) - Firmino (sou) - Coutinho (sou)

    Aguero c (cry) - Austin (LIV) - Wilson* (sto)

    Subs: Gundogan (cry), Amat* (eve), Holebas**

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    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      If is he isn't fit or might not be fit sell Wilson and AOA

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Howe never mentions anything about injuries in press conferences. I highly doubt I'll hear anything. Just a guessing game.

        I have no cash in the bank either so the replacements in that price range aren't the best.

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        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Vokes, Rondon and Negredo could be the replacement, for a hit too 😕

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        2. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Anichebe is the answer

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          1. Ryan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 14 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Dear oh dear, surely not.

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            1. Cheeseoid
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              You should have heard the pundits on the radio after his last match they were so bigging him up

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              1. Ryan
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                • 14 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Its hard to imagine him winning a consistent starting spot with Sunderlands dire form. Sooner or later he will be dropped.

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                1. Cheeseoid
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  Gray has 3 good fixtues in 4

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                  1. Ryan
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                    • 14 Years
                    9 years, 4 months ago

                    Struggling to win back his starting spot though. Vokes is doing a fine job on his own.

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                    1. Cheeseoid
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 4 months ago

                      Vokes is even cheaper with the same fixtures

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                      1. Ryan
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                        • 14 Years
                        9 years, 4 months ago

                        Just seems like such a meh move for a hit though doesn't it? surely better to hope for the best regarding Wilson?

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                      2. Ryan
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                        • 14 Years
                        9 years, 4 months ago

                        Anichebe kind of works functionally in that it would free up cash to upgrade Amat. So I guess that might seem more worthwhile from a team balance perspective if not from an FPL points perspective. I'm sort of reluctant to go for a Burnley attacker because they don't seem particularly attacking, kind of like picking a WBA or Boro attacker too I suppose. Crazy hot form and fixtures could swing me that way but I don't think its there. Might have to consult the team stats.

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                      3. Cheeseoid
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        9 years, 4 months ago

                        For sure. My team looks pretty useles this week tbh. I cannot field 11 if Amat does not play so dunno what I am going to do. Diomande could become Anichibe but Hull have most of their forwards injured or suspended so he should be the main man when he comes back from suspension for a bit

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                      4. Ryan
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                        • 14 Years
                        9 years, 4 months ago

                        Its a punt and a half but I guess we can be pretty sure Anichebe is going to start the next couple of games after that last performance.

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                      5. Bojan Horsemack
                        • 12 Years
                        9 years, 4 months ago

                        Anichebe (C) FTW 😀

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          2. Pete Campbell
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            +1

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    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      AOA could be good. Waiting on Wilson news too - think he will be ok but you want to sure if going AOA

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Might be worth the risk anyway if the 3rd starting defender is a 50/50 rotation doubt.

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    3. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I think that makes a lot of sense...

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Punt on Wilson being fit and starting? Would be a bit of a waste of an AOA if I don't have 8 attackers starting.

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        1. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I guess either way, the alternative could see me with a player short regardless if Kingsley gets away game rest.

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        2. bigbudgie
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Would be a punt. But then AOA is a punt in itself anyway, so you'd be on a double punt

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    4. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not for me. Amat/Kinglsey may reclaim their place and Wilson might not start again

      Could turn out to be wasted

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, I'm leaning towards the conservative move here and sticking with the current lineup

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    5. oghash
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't aoa if it was my team

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

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  18. enrico.palazzo
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    On wildcard. Should I hold on to stones? Would rather Brunt and will certainly keep alonso

    Alonso - Brunt/Stones - xxx - xx - x

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    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Considered Saints defender? VVD? after pool game they have a really good run of fixtures.

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      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Hmm interesting.

        I didn't consider him buy can't see where I would put in.

        Cheers

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    2. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Drop Stones. I get the feeling clean sheets aren't the priority for City.

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      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers Ryan, I'm guessing this will be the case. Also chances are that Brunt will rise more than Stones

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    3. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso Mustafi/Walker Holebas Evans/McAuley Friend

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    4. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Brunt or McAuley or Cedric are all ahead of Stones I would say.

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  19. bigbudgie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    So this City bound 19 year old Jesus is keeping our beloved Bobby out of the Brazil first XI? Deserved?

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    1. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Very much so, he's been immense for Brazil since the Olympics & arguably the best player in the Brazilan league these last two seasons

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      1. bigbudgie
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        How do you think he's going to fit in at City in the new year? Will take some time to adapt to the PL you think?

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        1. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Can't say or be too sure tbh. The Brazilian league & WCQ's are very physical & dirty, he's carried himself fine all this time. Tite's Brazil is a pretty organized & high-tempo team where Gabriel's pace & superiority on the counter have shined

          Pep's Man City is a different beast to Tite's Brazil though. Very different philosophies, style of play & Gabriel will be asked to do much more up front (i.e better pressing, link-up play, etc). Worth mentioning he also also played as a winger for a while & is capabale of playing on either flank. He's transistioned into a striker now since last season so that's more than likely where he'll be playing for Man City.

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          1. bigbudgie
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Considering City are usually playing with one up front and have a derth of wingers already, is it possible he could be a threat to Kun minutes? And he'll instantly be ahead of Kelechi in the pecking order?

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            1. Zasa
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Kelechi's been outstanding nearly every match he's played, so I don't think it'll be an instant change there IMO. It'll probably take a while to train & develop a young player like Gabriel into Pep's system though regardless. A lot of principles & ideas, Gabriel will need some good coaching to get him to a respectable level there.

              A lot of uncertainty there mate, can only really say that he gives some quality depth as either an an inverted left-winger (giving Sterling & Nolito competition) where he played well cutting in on his dominant foot & as more of an inside left-forward than genuine, traditional winger as he showed early in his career. Or as the striker he's developed into now & give Kelechi some good competition in due time.

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              1. Zasa
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Notched an assist & a goal today in the 2-0 win vs Peru. That's 5 goals & 3 assists in his last 6 matches in the WCQ's for Brazil.

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          2. bigbudgie
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Great insight by the way, Cheers Zasa

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            1. Zasa
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Anytime Budgie 🙂

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    2. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Think of it as a striker replacing an attacking midfielder for the striker spot. Surely, Firmino is the better player. But Jesus is a better striker and maybe has an immense potential too.

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  20. The Man Pastore
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Who to play this week?

    A) Heaton (wba)
    B) Pickford (HUL)

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm going for Pickford this time. Mainly because of the home game really.

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      1. The Man Pastore
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I should have mentioned that i have PVA as well. Would you play Heaton in this case to spread the risk?

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    2. Ne0
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Same dilemma, going Heaton

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  21. 824545201
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I sold Lukaku for Defoe in order to fund the Alexis - Cout - Firm - Haz midfield.
    It was absolutely the right choice and no one can prove me wrong.

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    1. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Unless Lukaku get's a hatrick and Defoe and Haz blank, then you'll be proved wrong.

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      1. 824545201
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Are you sure about that sentence?
        Because it doesn't make much sense.

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        1. The Man Pastore
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I think it does make a lot of sense. If the players your brought in blank and the ones you sold score big, you will be proved wrong

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          1. 824545201
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Yes, but he said 'unless' which actually means the opposite of what you're arguing.
            The correct sentence would have been: "Unless Lukaku get's a hatrick and Defoe and Haz blank, then you'll be proved right."
            Or something like this: "If Lukaku get's a hatrick and Defoe and Haz blank, then you'll be proved wrong."

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            1. Kanga roo
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              I think everyone knew what he meant. go to bed mate

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        2. The Man Pastore
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          And getting rid of Lukaku before this GW is not very wise imo...

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  22. Four Four Boyz
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is Anichebe a viable 4.5M bench option? Cannot see anybody at all at 4.5 who is gonna play.

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Question is how long you think he'll be a starter for Sunderland.

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    2. 824545201
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Injury and rotation prone.
      Tread lightly.
      Or in other words, be ready to replace him if needed.
      Busy Christmas period is coming and i wouldn't want to have too many non starters in my team.

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    3. Four Four Boyz
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks for your help both. Back to the drawing board I think. Arghh it was all so easy when I was going to just get rid of Sanchez for Hazard and spread the funds!

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    4. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      4.5 if your wanting to go 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 as good as any 4.5 mid imo

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  23. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    45mins left and the International break is done!!

    Play 1
    A - Heaton
    B - Pickford

    Play 1
    1 - Allen
    2 - Anichebe

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    1. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B1

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      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

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  24. some witty pun
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Must pull trigger by tomorrow to avoid price fall
    Payet to
    A)Hazard
    B)KDB

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    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A

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    2. 824545201
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B only if you have Costa, otherwise A.

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      1. some witty pun
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        But i have Aguero and Costa

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    3. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Don't pull the trigger tomorrow. 0.1 isn't worth it. Wait for pressers because you might have other things to sort out instead.

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  25. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Brazil 1-0 Jesus scores

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  26. phoenix87
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    nytg

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  27. Football Weekender
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Full Time: Peru 0-2 Brazil

    Bring our boys home safe now.

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  28. St. Joseph
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    1 FT, 0.3 itb

    Walker williams Smith* amat* love*

    Should i
    A) love to nyom
    B) AoA with fletcher

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    1. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B, as Nyom's spot isn't secure.

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  29. bigbudgie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    So Coutinho off on 86 minutes, Firmino didn't come on at all

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  30. Skyarm
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Heaton (Pick)
    Fuchs Alonso (Holebas Smith Collins)
    Hazard Sanchez Coutinho Gundogun Capoue
    Aguero Austin Defoe

    Am i right in playing AOA or should i take a hit for a defender that will play. dont have funds for collins>Brunt either who is the defender i want to get next.

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