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Line-up Lessons – Gameweek 13 – Part Two

29 November 2016 1076 comments
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns from suspension to net Man United’s leveller at home to West Ham. Mark Hughes switches to 3-5-2 for Stoke’s trip to Watford and Nacer Chadli is handed minutes as a sub upon his return to action for West Brom. After rolling out Part Oneyesterday, here’s the lowdown on the remaining ten teams.

Manchester United

Starting XI: De Gea, Valencia, Jones, Rojo, Darmian, Herrera, Pogba, Lingard (Fellaini 85), Mata (Mkhitaryan 65), Rashford (Rooney 65), Ibrahimovic.

  • Jose Mourinho made two changes for the home encounter against West Ham United, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic returning from his one-match ban to replace Anthony Martial, while Jesse Lingard came in at the expense of Michael Carrick.
  • Those changes saw Mourinho switch back to a 4-2-3-1, with Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba combining in the double-pivot. Juan Mata and Lingard switched regularly between the No 10 role and the position on the right wing throughout the match, with Marcus Rashford stationed on the left of the attacking midfield trio behind lone striker Ibrahimovic.
  • With the score level at 1-1, Mourinho turned to Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Wayne Rooney off the bench, with Mata and Rashford making way with 25 minutes remaining. Mkhitaryan played on the right, with Lingard switching over to the left, allowing Rooney to operate in the No 10 position. The final substitution saw Mourinho turn to the aerial threat of Marouane Fellaini in search of a late winner, with the Belgian replacing Lingard for the final five minutes.
  • Carrick was rested on Sunday having played 180 minutes over the last two matches in all competitions. If he doesn’t start in Wednesday night’s EFL Cup clash against the Hammers, he would look nailed on to start against Everton on Sunday. His selection would probably see Mourinho revert back to a 4-1-4-1, with Pogba probably the only certain starter given he’ll sit out Wednesday night’s cup tie due to suspension. The likes of Rooney, Mkhitaryan and Fellaini could all push Mata, Lingard and Rashford for starting spots. The back four has been more settled of late, but Daley Blind may push for a recall in place of Matteo Darmian, who has struggled over the past few matches at left-back.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Left-Back, Central Midfield, Flanks, Attacking Midfield

Middlesbrough

Starting XI: Valdes; Barragan, Chambers, Gibson, Fabio; Clayton; Traore (Stuani 79), De Roon, Forshaw, Ramirez (Fischer 88); Negredo.

  • Aitor Karanka named an unchanged starting XI from the one that lost 1-0 to Chelsea for the trip to the champions Leicester City.
  • The Spaniard kept faith in a 4-1-4-1 formation, with Adama Traore (right) and Gaston Ramirez (left) continuing to provide the width for ‘Boro.
  • With 11 minutes remaining, Karanka turned to Cristhian Stuani to provide some fresh legs in place of Traore in a straight swap. He did likewise nine minutes later on the opposite flank, with Viktor Fischer replacing Ramirez as ‘Boro looked to hold on for the three points.
  • Karanka’s men were unfortunate not to walk away with the win at the King Power Stadium, so he appears unlikely to make changes for the home fixture against Hull City. He could return to his favoured, and more attacking, 4-2-3-1, though, with either Adam Clayton or Marten de Roon making way for another attacking midfielder, likely to be Stuani or Fischer. Stewart Downing also provides another option in the final third.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Attacking Midfield, Flanks

Southampton

Starting XI: Forster; Cedric, Jose Fonte, Van Dijk, Bertrand; Hojbjerg, Romeu, Ward-Prowse; Sims (McQueen 84), Austin (Long 89), Redmond (Clasie 79).

  • Saints boss Claude Puel made two changes from the side that drew 0-0 against Liverpool for the visit of Everton to St Mary’s, with James Ward-Prowse and youngster Josh Sims coming in for the injured duo Steven Davis and Sofiane Boufal.
  • Ward-Prowse joined Oriol Romeu and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in the three-man midfield, while Sims was stationed on the right of the front three, with Nathan Redmond on the left and Charlie Austin operating as the central striker.
  • With Puel looking to protect Southampton’s 1-0 lead, he turned to Jordy Clasie off the bench, with Redmond making way for the final 11 minutes, seeing Saints switch to more of a 4-5-1. Ward-Prowse shifted more to the left, before Sam McQueen was introduced in place of Sims. The substitute was deployed on the left, switching flanks with Ward-Prowse. Shane Long provided fresh legs as the lone striker in place of Austin for the last few minutes.
  • Davis missed out on Sunday due to illness but may well be able to return against Crystal Palace on Saturday to potentially reclaim a starting spot in place of Ward-Prowse. Boufal was also unavailable due to illness: he could compete with the impressive Sims for a starting berth in attack if passed fit. Doubt remains over when Dusan Tadic will be available after breaking his nose and he’s another who could challenge for a place in the front three if he’s available.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Flanks

Stoke City

Starting XI: Grant; Johnson, Martins Indi, Muniesa, Pieters; Imbula, Adam; Diouf, Shaqiri, Arnautovic (Crouch 81); Walters.

  • Stoke City manager Mark Hughes made five changes from the side that lost 1-0 to Bournemouth for the trip to Vicarage Road, with Glen Johnson, Marc Muniesa, Jon Walters and Mame Biram Diouf coming in for Phil Bardsley, Ryan Shawcross, Bojan and Wilfried Bony, while Giannelli Imbula earned a recall in place of the suspended Joe Allen.
  • Johnson and Muniesa started at as part of a back three along with Bruno Martins Indi as Hughes rolled out a 3-5-2 formation. Diouf and Erik Piers were utilised as wing-backs, with Imbula and Charlie Adam in midfield. Xherdan Shaqiri and Walters took up the most advanced positions up top.
  • Stoke’s performance was so strong that Hughes only made one substitution, with Peter Crouch replacing Marko Arnautovic for the final nine minutes. Crouch played as the lone striker, with Walters shifting to a more withdrawn role.
  • After winning 1-0, Hughes will have plenty to ponder in terms of selection for Saturday’s home fixture against Burnley. Shawcross missed out with a calf injury on Sunday so Muniesa could keep his place in central defence. Imbula’s return to form may also see him retain a starting berth, even if one of Glenn Whelan (calf) or Geoff Cameron (knee) are passed fit. Allen will be available after serving his one-match ban and would seem likely to return in the No 10 role, with a move back to 4-2-3-1 perhaps on the cards. That would see Shaqiri take over from Diouf on the right wing. Bony was surprisingly dropped to the bench on Sunday, suggesting that Walters may again lead the line against the Clarets.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield, Attacking Midfield, Right Wing, Central Striker

Sunderland

Starting XI: Pickford; Jones, Kone, Van Aanholt, O’Shea, Ndong, Denayer, Pienaar (Gooch 79), Anichebe, Watmore (Januzaj 79), Defoe.

  • David Moyes made two changes from the side that beat Hull City 3-0 for the trip to Anfield, with John O’Shea coming in for the suspended Papy Djilobodji, while Steven Pienaar returned from a one-match ban to replace the injured Paddy McNair.
  • O’Shea partnered Lamine Kone in central defence, while Pienaar was part of the three-man midfield alongside Didier Ndong and Jason Denayer. Victor Anichebe (left) and Duncan Watmore (right) flanked central striker Jermain Defoe.
  • With his side trailing 1-0, Moyes turned to Lynden Gooch and Adnan Januzaj, with the pair replacing Pienaar and Watmore in straight swaps for the final 11 minutes.
  • While the Black Cats lost 2-0, they performed reasonably well, so Moyes appears unlikely to make wholesale changes for Saturday’s home clash with Leicester City. Djilobodji will be available after serving his one-match suspension and may return in place of O’Shea at centre-back, while Januzaj offers a more attacking alternative to Pienaar out wide if Moyes looks to return to a 4-4-2 against the champions, with Anichebe joining Defoe up front.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Flanks

Swansea City

Starting XI: Fabianski; Naughton (Montero 86), Fernandez, Amat, Taylor; Cork, Fulton, Fer; Barrow (Rangel 80), Sigurdsson, Routledge (Llorente 66).

  • Bob Bradley decided to name an unchanged starting XI from the one that drew 1-1 against Everton for the home clash against Crystal Palace.
  • The American continued with Gylfi Sigurdsson in the “false nine” role, then, while Jay Fulton, Jack Cork and Leroy Fer again formed the three-man midfield.
  • With the match evenly poised at 1-1, Bradley made an attacking first substitution, with Fernando Llorente brought on to replace Wayne Routledge. The Spaniard took over as the central striker, with Sigurdsson moving to the left of the front three. Then, after Palace pulled a goal back to make it 3-2, Angel Rangel was introduced in place of Modou Barrow. Rangel played at right-back, with Kyle Naughton operating just ahead of him on the right flank to double-up against the threat of Wilfried Zaha. But after Palace took a 4-3 lead, Bradley turned to Jefferson Montero, who came on for Naughton. The Ecuadorian played on the left wing, with Sigurdsson returning to the No 10 role. Cork pushed forward slightly on the right as the Swans looked to find a way back into the match.
  • While Llorente made a huge impact off the bench, the Spaniard may have to be patient to force his way back into the starting XI. Sigurdsson appears likely to continue in the false nine position this weekend given that the Welsh outfit head to White Hart Lane. Montero offers an alternative on the left wing but is probably unlikely to get the nod over Routledge or Barrow for the time being. Federico Fernandez was at fault for a few of the Palace goals, so Mike van der Hoorn or Alfie Mawson could be options to replace the Argentinian. Borja Baston missed out with a minor calf problem but, at best, only looks to have a chance at being named among the substitutes on Saturday.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Flanks, Central Striker

Tottenham Hotspur

Starting XI: Lloris, Walker, Dier, Vertonghen, Wimmer, Wanyama, Dembele (Janssen 83) , Eriksen, Alli (Nkoudou 73), Son Heung-min (Winks 65), Kane.

  • Mauricio Pochettino made three changes for the trip to Stamford Bridge, with Kevin Wimmer coming in for the suspended Danny Rose, while Dele Alli and Son Heung-min replaced Harry Winks and Vincent Janssen.
  • Those changes saw Pochettino return to the 4-2-3-1 formation, with Victor Wanyama and Mousa Dembele combining in the double-pivot, while Christian Eriksen (right), Alli (No 10) and Son (left) formed the attacking midfield trio. Wimmer slotted in at left-back, with Jan Vertonghen and Eric Dier continuing in central defence.
  • Pochettino’s first substitution saw Winks come on in place of Son with 25 minutes remaining. Eight minutes later, Georges-Kevin Nkoudou replaced Alli, with Nkoudou playing on the left, while Winks slotted in next to Wanyama, allowing Dembele to push forward a little more. As a final bid for a late equaliser, Pochettino turned to Janssen, with the forward sent on in place of Dembele, seeing Spurs end the match in a 4-4-2.
  • Rose will be available to face Swansea City after serving his one-match ban, and should replace Wimmer at left-back. Pochettino could consider deploying Janssen alongside Kane in attack, perhaps starting with a 4-4-2, or in the 4-2-3-1 we could see the same front six that lined up last Saturday if Erik Lamela sidelined with a hip injury. If Toby Alderweireld (leg) were to be passed fit, he’d be expected to return alongside Vertonghen in defence, with Dier then an option to play in midfield.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Flanks, Forwards

Watford

Starting XI: Gomes; Kaboul (Kabasele 21), Prodl, Britos; Janmaat, Capoue, Behrami, Holebas (Ighalo 56); Amrabat (Okaka 78), Deeney, Pereyra.

  • Walter Mazzarri only made one adjustment from the side that beat Leicester City 2-1 for the home encounter against Stoke City, with Jose Holebas returning from his one-match ban to replace Juan Zuniga.
  • Holebas returned at left wing-back for the Hornets, in what was a 3-4-3 used by the Italian once again, with Roberto Pereyra (left) and Nordin Amrabat (right) flanking central striker Troy Deeney.
  • Younes Kaboul had been a doubt pre-match due to a calf problem and the defender only lasted 21 minutes before being replaced by Christian Kabasele. Holebas was then forced off with a knock before the hour mark, with Mazzarri deciding to make an attacking change given his side were 1-0 down, with Odion Ighalo replacing the defender. Ighalo joined Deeney in attack in what was more of a 3-4-1-2, with Janmaat moving to left wing-back, while Amrabat played at right wing-back. Pereyra moved into a central attacking midfield position behind the front two. Stefano Okaka was brought on in place of Amrabat as Watford battled for an equaliser. That left the home side with three strikers on the pitch, but with little width down the right-hand side.
  • Should Kaboul and Holebas be unavailable for Saturday’s trip to the Hawthorns, Kabasele and Zuniga appear the obvious replacements. Mazzarri will also be without the suspended Miguel Britos, though, after he was sent off after receiving two yellow cards. Janmaat also offers an option in central defence, although he’s unlikely to go down that route after the Dutch international struggled in that position during the 6-1 defeat to Liverpool. Ighalo or perhaps even Okaka could come into the reckoning if Mazzarri looks to play with two strikers, either in a 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 system.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Left Wing-Back, Flanks, Forwards

West Bromwich Albion

Starting XI: Foster; Dawson, McAuley, Evans, Nyom; Fletcher (McClean 64), Yacob, Brunt, Morrison (Chadli 79), Phillips (Robson-Kanu 83); Rondon.

  • Baggies head coach Tony Pulis named an unchanged side from the one the beat Burnley 4-0 for the trip to the KCOM Stadium.
  • Despite being fit enough to be named among the substitutes, Pulis decided to leave Nacer Chadli on the bench, instead sticking with Chris Brunt, James Morrison and Matt Phillips in the three advanced midfield positions in the 4-2-3-1 formation.
  • Pulis’ first substitution was an attacking one bearing in mind his side were holding a 1-0 lead, with James McClean introduced in place of Darren Fletcher. McClean was stationed on the left wing, with Brunt dropping back into central midfield. Chadli then took over from Morrison in the No 10 role for the final 11 minutes, with Pulis’ final change seeing Hal Robson-Kanu replace Phillips in a straight swap down the right flank for the final seven minutes.
  • With another week’s training behind him, it’s likely that Pulis will look to find a spot in the starting XI for Chadli when West Brom host Watford on Saturday. It could be Morrison who makes way, although Brunt and Phillips may also be slightly at risk. Morrison could also potentially play in a deeper midfield role, but it’s unlikely Pulis will drop either Claudio Yacob or Fletcher.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Flanks, Attacking Midfield

West Ham United

Starting XI: Randolph, Kouyate, Collins, Ogbonna, Antonio, Obiang, Noble, Cresswell, Lanzini (Ayew 74), Payet (Feghouli 90), Sakho (Fletcher 66).

  • Slaven Bilic made two alterations for the trip to Old Trafford, with Mark Noble returning from his one-match ban to replace Andre Ayew, while James Collins earned a recall in place of the suspended Winston Reid.
  • Collins slotted in alongside Angelo Ogbonna and Cheikhou Kouyate in the three-man defence, while Noble partnered Pedro Obiang in central midfield. Manuel Lanzini returned to his more familiar attacking midfield role alongside Dimitri Payet in the 3-4-2-1 system, with Diafra Sakho operating as the lone striker for the Hammers.
  • Sakho lasted 66 minutes before being replaced by Ashley Fletcher after picking up a hamstring problem. Ayew then came on in place of Lanzini in a straight swap for the final 16 minutes, while Sofiane Feghouli was handed a brief run-out in place of Payet.
  • Reid will be available to face Arsenal on Saturday after serving his one-match ban and should come back into the starting XI at the expense of Collins. After a solid performance against Man United, both Lanzini and Sakho could well keep hold of their starting spots providing the latter is passed fit, although Ayew does offer a viable alternative in both positions. Andy Carroll was close to being in contention for the Old Trafford trip and could yet be a factor for Arsenal’s visit.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Attacking Midfield, Lone Striker

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  1. John t penguin
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    still nothing to say

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  2. Davido989
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    berbcast tonight on google hangout, leave your questions below

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      How do you achieve that impeccable shine on the forehead?

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    2. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Are you partial to a cat sporting a hat?

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        How about a partial cat wearing a partial hat?

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  3. JAC THE CAT
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Coutinho --->>> Walcott 🙂

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    1. Buck The Trent
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Did this

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      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Wish us luck

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      2. Cruz88
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I did this too, I already have Pedro and Siggy can wait a week

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    2. bojack
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      I went for Siggy. Mildly regretting not going for Feo.

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  4. John t penguin
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    why is nobody else joining in?

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    1. The Bandit
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      You smell

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      1. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        40 times better than humans

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  5. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Fingers crossed that Carrick doesn't start midweek. Need him for Everton.

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    1. Davido989
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      he's fantastic at what he does

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  6. pompeyfan
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    I would dispute the comment that Stoke are 'fairly settled'. They made 5 changes before their last game, dropping previous regulars like Shawcross & Bony.

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ooooooh.... shaking up the apple cart PF....
      Controversial... Challenging the powers that be....
      You keep flying that rebellious flag high.

      Don't settle for anything less.

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      1. pompeyfan
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I know I know, not exactly Che Guevara, but don't let it be said that I'm not a man of the people 😉

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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          9 years, 2 months ago

          Not the hero we asked for but the one we deserve.

          Respect brutha.

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  7. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    how crazy is this idea ?

    kun to kane (c) -4

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not one bit. Solid move imo

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
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      Bleeeeeeuuuuuuurrrrgh...

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    3. SpaceCadet
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Did it yesterday, feel rejuvinated

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    4. pompeyfan
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      for me it's a huge gamble, but it could pay off. Just as long as Aguero blanks.

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    5. JAC THE CAT
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      Not great

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    6. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      What will you do with the extra money?

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      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        save to get kun back if needed

        already have Costa Austin haz Sanchez firmino walker Alonso

        fer the only one risky

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        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
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          9 years, 2 months ago

          what do you think Andy?

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        2. andy85wsm
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          9 years, 2 months ago

          Looking good 🙂

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    7. Hakchak
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Did it on Sunday night

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  8. 1
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero owners, do you think Aguero will be rested at all?

    It is hard looking at the situation from my biased point of view as a non-owner, would be interesting to see if any owners think he will be (from their biased point of view 🙂 ).

    Leicester City v Manchester City Sat 10 Dec
    Manchester City v Watford Wed 14 Dec
    Manchester City v Arsenal Sun 18 Dec
    Hull City v Manchester City Mon 26 Dec
    Liverpool v Manchester City Sat 31 Dec
    Manchester City v Burnley Mon 2 Jan

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, he'll be rested against Celtic and maybe Burnley

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      1. 1
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        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Burnley jumps out to me too. Can't see him being rested for both that game and the Watford game.

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    2. Buck The Trent
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Probably will play all matches but pitch time will be managed

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    3. JAC THE CAT
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yes but that's cool.

      He will do enough damage in the games he plays.

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    4. andy85wsm
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      (Non-owner)

      Starting to think he'll probably just play in all of those matches except for potentially Burnley.

      Watford is no different to playing a Champions League game. Could do damage!

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      1. 1
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        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah especially with him probably not playing the Celtic game.
        It's all down to Pep rather than Aguero needing the rest.

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    5. FULLSERVICECOVER
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      i am an aguero owner but over the busy december period i personally think he will be rested vs watford and burnley,the majority will disagree with me though i think.I am now fighting the decision not to sell for the december month

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    6. Samurai Blue
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Managed pitch time. I suspect Kelechi will start vs Watford and Burnley.

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    7. bojack
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      I fear Watford and Hull as games in which he could be rested with Arsenal in between and Liverpool afterwards. Surely Ihenacho deserves a run out soon.

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  9. Irish Madridista ⭐
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Whatcha think gentlemen?

    A) Austin (cpl)
    E) Eriksen (SWA)
    K) Kun (CHE)

    armband choice?

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    1. SpaceCadet
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      E

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    2. JAC THE CAT
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      A

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    3. Buck The Trent
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      A(ustin)

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    4. bakayoko
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Eriksen

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    5. pompeyfan
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      probably Kun. But Eriksen might be worth a punt.

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    6. Irish Madridista ⭐
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      Thank ye gentle souls.

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    7. rdamjan
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Considering between A and E. Probably E.

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    8. Samurai Blue
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      E.

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  10. SpaceCadet
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    Please RMT. How many points should I expect this gw? Thinking 73

    cech
    clyne evans pieters
    Walcott hazard mane bolasie
    kane Austin costa

    pickford capoue amat holebas

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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      Think you'd be lucky to get 73 with that lot.

      71 imo.

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      1. SpaceCadet
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        Dam! So close

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    2. Iceball
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      43 🙂
      2
      6 2 6
      2 5 2 2
      4(if Kane C) 10 2
      Just joking, its just that I dont have Kane but have Austin

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      1. SpaceCadet
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        Hmmm sour grapes and all. Just do kun > kane 🙂

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  11. bakayoko
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Glad I caught Kane & Siggy before the price rises. 0 ITB ;_;

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  12. denial
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    • 16 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Team for upcoming GW. Now have no Pool. Could be costly:

    Grant

    Pieters / Kosc / Fuchs(b*stard)

    Sanchez / Haz / Siggy / Phillips

    Kun / Kane / Austin

    // Pick / De Roon / Williams / Amat

    Set up OK?

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  13. Karan_G14
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    Francis (LIV) to Cedric (cry) worth (-4)?

    I won't be able to do this transfer for free for some weeks and Southampton have great fixtures.

    Appreciate your thoughts!

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    1. Samurai Blue
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      If you won't be able to do it in the near future and you want him, do it. I had the same issue with Heaton(-4) some weeks ago.

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    2. HurriKane
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      yes if you are forced out of the move then do it now

      cedric will outscore francis by some margin. so the hit will pay off

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  14. niloh1
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    9 years, 2 months ago

    whos the best 4.5M defender? already got holebas and pieters with foster and pickford in goal.

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    1. Samurai Blue
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      Evans maybe?

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      1. niloh1
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        yeah but that would mean i have double west brom d, which im not too keen about

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        1. Buck The Trent
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          Chambers?

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  15. Buck The Trent
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    Have taken a total if -28 points hits for the first 13 GW. Took another -8 this GW 😎

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    1. Dr Dream
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      Lightweight. I'm on -56

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      1. Buck The Trent
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        Nice

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        1. Dr Dream
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          Thanks.

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    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    Live Scoutcast tonight (9:45pm) - leave your questions for the team here.

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    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Coutinho replacements......Walcott not looking as good now?

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      1. joshfrost77
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Eriksen?

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      2. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        What's up with Walcott?

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      3. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Which forward combo are y'all going for?
        Kane-Costa
        Kane-Kun
        Kun-Costa

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    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ideal Christmas front 8?

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      1. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Best Lukaku replacement

        Costa ,Kane or Ibra ?

        (assuming you have Kun and one of Austin/Defoe)

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    3. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      this clashes with berbcast.

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      1. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        We're ready to step into battle!

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

      Will Liverpool's midfield keep scoring so freely while Coutinho is out injured?

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    5. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Can the Scouts wear Santa costumes for the christmas podcast?

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      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        You might get a jumper 😉

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

      Would you rather have Pedro to cover Hazard or Walcott to cover Sanchez...?

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      1. Nanoelektronicar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        This should be the burning question article imho.

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    7. Samurai Blue
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Will Bobby Firmino (if fit) get more points without Coutinho in the side?

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    8. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Which big players are you going without? I'll be without Kane and Hazard for the short term which I fear could burn me.

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      1. jia you
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Kane, Sanchez & Costa myself...scary!

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    9. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      1) Have Aguero-Less FPL Managers made a huge mistake?

      2) Should we upgrade our bench for the festive period?

      3) Is Sanchez worth the extra money over Walcott?

      4) Do we need Hazard AND Costa from GW15 onwards?

      5) Are we overlooking the money-saving options at Swansea like Fer and Llorente?

      6) If fit, could Sturridge be a devastating differential with Coutinho out?

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      1. Sir Edo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Interesting questions there FPLVIRGIN..
        It will be nice listen to Scout panel's thoughts regarding your questions.

        But if you ask me..

        1. Always risky to go Aguero-less but for the upcoming four gameweeks I think Kane will outscore Aguero. Also a great Captain choice for the Spurs home games. I think I will swap for a few gameweeks!

        2. At least two good players on the bench should be enough. Rather to upgrade your starting 11 than update your bench players. With two free transfers you can upgrade bench but not for a hit.

        3. Yes. Sanchez will always play, and score a lot of goals. I'm a Walcott owner but I still think he will be benched, injured or rested at some point. Play them both!

        4. Hazard enough I think.

        5. There are other options than Swansea players this season. As your fifth mid Fer could be an option though.

        6. No, you never know who to start for Pool up front. Origi, Firmino or Sturridge?

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    10. niloh1
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      is walcott worth keeping? especially if you dont have sanchez on ur team (ie no arsenal coverage)

      also thoughts on redmond or any other cheap mids to enable kane?

      sorry and last one who are the best 4.5m defender aside from holebas?

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    11. Hakchak
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Are people still doing Aguero to Kane like was all the rage in the discussion last week.

      I bit the bullet and did it on Sunday post the Aguero haul - the same issues that were discussed last week still hold - rotation, fixtures etc. are people just being blinded by his 2 goal haul at Burnley

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      1. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Suspect it's more that other players (particularly Coutinho and Lukaku) have made better cases for being sold in the meantime.

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      2. Hakchak
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Thinking about this again surely two of Kane, Costa and Ibra plus (and the two million saved utilised elsewhere e.g. Alonso instead of Amat) will do better than Kun + one of the three.

        Even without the month used elsewhere honestly think over Xmas, getting Kane + Costa switching into Costa + Ibra will be gold! Get Aguero back in January

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        1. Licious Lizard
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Minutes per goal so far this season:

          Kun: 83
          Costa: 114
          Kane: 135
          Ibra: 154

          Not saying you won't be right at the end of the day, I just don't think you can say "surely"...

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    12. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Are both Sanchez & Hazard essential?

      If no which one of their counterparts is more value Walcott or Pedro?

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    13. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Why not have all the big guns and avoid the war between Sanchez and Hazard.

      Cheap enablers like Fer, Zaha, Can etc the way to go as a 4th and 5th mid?

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      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Great question

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    14. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Premium vs Bargain. Which one to chose from the pairs ?

      Alexis or Theo

      Siggy or Fer

      Hazard or Pedro

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      1. Pino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Is it madness to take a -16p hit?

        Koscielny, Aguero, Lukaku, Couthino, Allen out
        Cedric, Costa, Kane, Sanchez Fletcher in

        Heaton (Jaku)
        Cedric McAulay Alonso (Coleman Amat)
        Firmino Siggy Hazard Sanchez (Fletcher)
        Kane Costa Austin

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        1. Licious Lizard
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Yes.

          For better luck, I would try to ask under the regular forum. Usually they only pick/answer questions that are generally relevant or concern a larger amount of managers.

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        2. krux
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          It is mad but it can work, I took a 16 point earlier this season and it paid off - actually made a net gain.

          Very very risky though. I'd perhaps retain Koscielny and Allen this week - decent fixtures and only a -8 then.

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    15. prata
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      could jonty stop taking hits and slowly climb to top 100k ?

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      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Bad news- I'm taking another -8 this week too. Can't resist. 🙂

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        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Do you think there is another way around this strategy of yours Jonty? I still feel as if there is enough time for you to graft your way out of this hole dullard style.

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          1. J0E
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 16 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            I think that's the problem though. I've done nine years of graft. I've never had a season where I just do what I feel like each week. The low rank has given me a chance to do that.

            But that's not to say I won't do it every week. So for example this week I've already done Fuchs to Alonso and still plan to take a -8. I've wanted Alonso for weeks, his price is rocketing and Fuchs has annoyed me like no other. In previous years I'd have waited - but this year I have the freedom to just make that move now.

            I'm hoping though that in GWK 15 the hits will be over.

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            1. Ryan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Check out the november points table in the mods and cons league. You and Andy at opposite sides of the table 60 odd points apart. Its amazing what one good month can do.

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              1. andy85wsm
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                • 15 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Blimey, I'm top!

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                1. Ryan
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  Tell Jonty your secret. Time to gloat Andy!

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                  1. andy85wsm
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                    • 15 Years
                    9 years, 2 months ago

                    Funnily enough it's all about the hits

                    I'd take 8 points worth of hits before November. In November I've taken 16 alone! May even go for another this week.

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    16. TheRationalOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Is a forward line of aguero Costa and Kane a viable option moving forward? Or do you lot subscribe to the idea that you should spread the points potential to other parts of the team?

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    17. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      thoughts on an Aguero, Ibra, Kane frontline for the xmas period.

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    18. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Lots on the issues of 'coverage' and cheap alternatives. Definitely some tough decisions on whether to bargain hunt or splash the cash.

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    19. Glennios
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Will you guys be bringing in any United players for week 16 onwards?

      Which teams are you avoiding over xmas for fear of rotatIon?

      Who are the best defenders under 6m for the medium term?

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    20. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Is it time to consider Zaha as a valid 4th mid ?

      Only top 4 has scored more goals than Palace and with Tekkers in the side his assist potential is high

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      1. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        can chip in with goals too as he's been getting into goal scoring positions inside the box of late

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    21. JS27
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      What team structure are you working towards?

      One premium defender with the rest sub-4.5 to allow for more funds up top?

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    22. Scholes Balls
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Kane or Aguero for the following 4 weeks? Could Ibra challenge for a place in our teams?

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    23. jia you
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I'm back to owning both Ibra & Aguero again, how the hell did that happen. This must be quite a differential now in the FFS community?
      With quite similar fixtures up until the new year who scores the most points, Ibra or Kane?

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Ibra is a very good option. Nothin in it between Costa, Kane and Ibra really

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        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers mate, yeah cant have em all...If you had Ibra/Kun/Austin atm would you be happy enough to stick?

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          1. Ryan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Certainly

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            1. jia you
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Thanks and I will, did Lukaku to Ibra last week and planned to do Kun to Kane this week...but plans change 🙂
              GL to you mate!

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    24. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      What's up with KDB? Is he not nailed on anymore despite 2 goals and 9 assists?

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    25. _Freddo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Having encouraged the selling of Sanchez and Aguero after one/two blanks will you be advising the masses to sell Firmino and Hazard after two blanks each?

      Do you not feel a bit like a Dog running around in circles trying to chase your tail by simply making every player that scores at a weekend as essential and every big player that blanks as 'poor value' that could be covered elsewhere for less money?

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      1. Sconeaus - The Dude Abides
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Do you just come on here to give out about the scoutcast and FFScout staff?

        Every comment I've seen has been negative, continually exagerate to the point of fabrication what they actually say.

        Take a xanax and enjoy the season, the lads give their opinion and advice, it's not gospel if don't agree no need to slate people.

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        1. Licious Lizard
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          This

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        2. _Freddo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          This section is for questions to the team for the scoutcast not questions to me, my question is topical and fair based on the last few weeks.

          Ask them a similar one or jog on.

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        3. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 16 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Thing is the second part of the quote from F Society is very good as it sums up how many managers feel - will be using that.

          The dog chasing a tail is a good analogy.

          Personally I didn't take that as criticism more an observation on how tricky this season is to navigate with so many options.

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          1. _Freddo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Thank you, it's not criticism, it's a challenging question based on the last few weeks tactical plays, I'd much rather ask one of those than a brain numbing 'shall I pick A or B? What formation is best?' and I'm sure you'd rather some of those that provoke discussion rather than bore you senseless.

            The dog chasing a tail analogy is exactly what the comments section is like here on a weekly basis, glad I'm not the only one who can appreciate this.

            Look forward to the podcast.

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    26. Fi_fpl addict
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      If a choice between Sanchez over Aguero, form similar and Sanchez maybe less roation risk especially with Giroud not fully fit potentially what is the consensus

      i.e sanchez and Austin or Aguero and Snodgrass

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    27. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      With Spurs having 4 great fixtures are Alli and Eriksen now good midfield options?

      And does it make a difference if we also own Kane?

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    28. Fenton
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Is Divick Origi about to provide us with a cut price route into the Liverpool attack and in turn the funds for a big ticket Midfield?

      With Burnley, Hull, Swansea and Leicester from week 15 onwards are Payet, Antonio, Ayew or any other Hammers about to come on the radar?

      Are Man City players a luxury best avoided rotation wise with games coming thick and fast over December (Aguero included)?

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    29. FPL Panda
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Could you guys run through a few sub 4.5 defensive options that might be suitable for our benches over xmas ?

      Nyom at 4.3 and maybe ake at 4.4 are the only 2 suitable ones I can find and ake isn't even nailed. Thanks !

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    30. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Is Kun to Kane a move worth considering?

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    31. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      With so many big hitters playing well is it time to really tap into value picks rather than the eye catching total scores.

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    32. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Everyone made their views on 'covering' a team clear last week - but can Alli or Eriksen be adaquete replacements for those going without Kane?

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    33. TheRationalOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      who is the best value points wise in the Southampton defence?

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    34. Alchim1sT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Is getting rid auf Lukaku for Kane a decent idea regarding Kanes lack of matchfitness? And is going without any Arsenal cover until christmas possible?

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    35. Crystal
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Are the Scouts going 3 for 3 this week?

      1, Sanchez to Hazard
      2, Drop Aguero
      3, Bet your house on Kane

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      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Bit early to say that Aguero out failed isn't it?

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    36. Ruffio
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Is it worth spending money on any premium defensive options...clean sheets increasingly hard to come by...

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    37. Ruffio
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Have there ever been more players 1 top performance away from being talked about as "essential"
      So many good options around if one stands up with a Hatty or similar are we all gonna jerk that way?

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    38. 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Should Kun's brace really alter Aguero-less/managers planning on going Aguero-less' mind?
      He was expected to play against Burnley and it was a favourable fixture (no matter what their home form has been like) and still has tough Christmas fixtures with the possibility of being rested for the favourable fixtures.

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    39. BB-8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Alli or Eriksen?

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    40. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Which forward combo are y'all going for?
      Kane-Costa
      Kane-Kun
      Kun-Costa

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    41. Allthepresidentsmen
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Gundogan or rashford which one to get rid of first ?

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    42. Basil1977
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Are Hazard and Sanchez really needed? With Walcott and Pedro availble as cut price route into the Chelsea and Arsenal midfield.

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    43. Badgevilla
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Jonty, There seems to be a pattern forming with our mid priced midfielders.

      Bursts of form and looking at the first few weeks if you caught this and made the transfers there would be some great points obtained. Of course we're not telepathic but going forward I think I may take gambles if someone has say got some points consecutively over a copule of gameweeks.

      Antonio 2-5
      Zaha 9-13
      Walcott 5-8
      Fer 1-4
      Son 4-7
      Capoue 1-5
      Phillips 11-13
      Milner 3-7
      Allen 6-10
      Chadli 5-8

      I'm sure you can see the pattern, Going forward does this tell us that rotating the Mid Priced midfielders should be priority on transfers depending on who is on form at the time.

      IS this the Mid priced blitz.. And can any of the Stat masters like yourself work out what this is or am I just wasting my time even mentioning this and could be coincidence. I thought I'd throw it out there anyway.

      thanks

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    44. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Are you at all concerned about the damage Sanchez could cause now that you've sold him, and Theo's stats have nosedived?

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    45. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Is Ozil cutting it in the team?
      Bar GW 17 mci their fixtures are awesome, and even Walcott keeps outperforming him (thought from crappier stats)

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    46. DMil
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Best 5th midfielder to cover rotation during the festive fixture pile up.

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    47. BadgersBoys
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not really fond of them but, tis the season for hits!

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    48. Basil1977
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Is Sturridge investment worth while?

      Coutinho out until jan, then Mane off to the African cup in Jan. Could be Sturridge's chance to shine in a free scoring Liverpool side?

      Is Carroll investment worth while?

      Game week 16 onwards has some fantastic fixtures for West Ham, and Carroll coming back from injury and at 6.1 million could be worth a punt.

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    49. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Is it crazy to continue to go without premium mids - specifically Chelsea mids?

      I think some of us on here, have the feeling that we missed the boat with Alonso for example.

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    50. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Should kane non owners really be scared and who is the best captain option? Kane Not passing the eyeball test . Is it a case of fixtures over form ?

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      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Without the pens would anyone be considering him?

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        1. Ha.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          The appeal would be reduced, but thankfully penalties are a fundamental part of the game.

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    51. tahsimaumee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Which is the pair with more point potential over the next few weeks? Sanchez+Pedro or Hazard+Walcott? Both options are similarly priced and have been neck and neck so far. Any suggestions?

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    52. VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Which of the 10.0 + priced players are the easiest to live without?

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    53. reddragons178
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I kept Aguero this week and think he is pretty essential in general....however isn't NOW the time to rotate him out and take Kane & Costa until Jan?

      City have Chelsea, Arsenal and Pool in in their next 6, plus perhaps rotation worries, whereas Spurs and Chelsea fixtures over that period look juicy.

      Then from Jan, bring him back him and ride him all the way to the finish line (except maybe GWs 29-31) and rotate his supporting strike partners depending on fixtures.

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    54. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Has Jonty gone rogue?

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    55. Bampot Co.
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Do you expect any significant transfers in the January window to happen? How likely are each of you to bring in an unproven Premier League player right away?

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    56. Spockazulu
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Better to get two Chelsea defenders and then pick one of Costa/Hazard, and if so, which one?

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    57. Ambu
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Is Sanchez going to get a "Winter break"? When is this likely to happen?

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    58. Fozzy_b_
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      If we can't decide on Hazard or Sanchez, should we just go for both?

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    59. MUFASA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      1) Has sturridge become an option?
      2) How much rotation are we expecting over the festive period?
      3) Who are the best "bench" players to get in for the festive period (preferably cheap with potential for good output)?
      4) Will 3 Chelsea players be the template?
      5) Are we starting to see a template forming?

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    60. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      since Jonty took his big hits a few weeks ago he seems to have started a trend amongst the community. has he made it more acceptable? anymore trends in the pipeline?

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    61. Rohirrims
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      A good striker option who is sub 9 but not Defoe(fixtures) or Austin(owned) to upgrade from Rashford

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    62. Papilo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Jonty,

      1. Thanks for setting up that Millionaire's league! Keeps me motivated (although I'm still not over the absence of Ultimate FPL this season).

      2. Why do you talk about 'wanting to have Kane in place for GW 14' if it costs you a transfer or even a hit to do so? (in justifying the move Aguero --> Kane already last week) Didn't quite get that.

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      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I didn't fancy Aguero's chances v Tom Heaton and thought Kane would justify the hit. Also meant I could take a punt on Giroud and get Sigurdsson in.

        I admitted though and still do it was a big gamble that has really not paid off.

        That and the Firmino to Lallana one in gwk 6 I think it was are probably the two moves with hindsight I regret.

        All the others I'd have done again.

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  17. The Great Statuto
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Coutinhino dropped 0.1? I thought red flagged players were protected for 2 weeks?

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    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He's not red flagged

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

        And they're not protected even when they are, just need more sales to drop

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    2. The Great Statuto
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Bugger!

      Can't even rely on a red triangle

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

        His price is protected for 8 days when he's declared fit and red flag gets removed. Until then price his can drop.

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

          And Coutinho's flag is not red yet...

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

    76 Dead, 5 survivors confirmed in the Brazillian football plane crash 🙁

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    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Tragical 🙁

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  19. Tonezfc
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Just made an account here after visiting numerous times without signing up. Looking for someone to critique this lot please 🙂

    Courtois/hennessey
    Lovren stones alonso amat
    *alderweirald*
    Sanchez Allen redmond firmino
    *gundogen*
    Aguero defoe
    *grabban*

    1 FT & 1.6 ITB

    Any ideas guys?

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    1. Bampot Co.
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Stones, Gundogen > Cedric, Sigurdsson

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  20. Tim2012
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Gundogan to -

    A) Snodgrass
    B) Capoue
    C) Philips
    D) Fer
    E) Someone else

    Thanks

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    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      D beautiful fixtures and a knack of scoring goals

      I did gundo to siggy and siggy to fer In 2 days to get Sanchez

      😛

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      1. Tim2012
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks for the advice - Fer does has the best fixtures

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      2. Pieterke30
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Fer is a fluke. Horrible goals at the weekend

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        1. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          so were agueros... u have to be in the right place.

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          1. Ha.
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            and Kane

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          2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            FerKun hell

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    2. Tonezfc
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      D

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    3. Samurai Blue
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      D.

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    4. bakayoko
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Emre Can.

      Nailed on, gets forward a lot, 4.8m

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  21. Cruz88
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Any injury update on Heaton?

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    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not yet. Awaitening scan.

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  22. rnrd
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I'm so close of making the mistake to make Coutinho --> Mkytarian.. 😀

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

      Yeah don't do that.

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    2. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Way too risky. Not even likely to start

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    3. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      definitely not... utd fan here btw

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  23. joshfrost77
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Who are the best replacements for coutinho, in particular this week. There are a lot of hard fixtures, is Eriksen an option against Swansea, I've gone Hazard!!

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  24. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    So AFCON starts on the 14/1, but when do the african players leave PL to prepare for the competition? GW 20 starts on the 2/1. Will they play?

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

      Yeah should do.

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    2. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      To early to worry about that.

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      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Not really Tina. Deciding on who to get from Boro or West Brom defenders. If Nyom plays in GW20 before AFCON, I'm happy to get him in. If not, I will get Friend/Barragan.

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          They are gone for a month. Best to not bother.

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          1. Hurricane Gilbert
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            You mean it's best to not consider them at all as options now? Nyom fits in well in my rotation over xmas if he plays in gw20. Maybe I should get Evans for security

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    3. Kante Be Bothered
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      do you really have any players that play AFCON in your fpl team

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  25. Tim2012
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Best replacement for Stones?

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    1. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Cedric is pretty popular

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    2. Slartibartfast
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Cedric/Lovren/Brunt for me.

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    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I want to say Rocks but probably Cedric

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

        Gravel another good option

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        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          This 🙂 .

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        2. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Thomas Gravelson still knocking about?

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    4. Samurai Blue
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Cedric or Lovren.

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    5. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Cedric

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  26. Slartibartfast
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Any thoughts on my defence this week, please?

    Alonso (mci), Stones (CHE), Williams (MUN), Holebas (wba), Amat (tot)

    a) Play Alonso+Holebas+ AoA for De Roon (HUL)
    b) Play the above two + Williams (MUN)
    c) Williams ➡ Cedric/Lovren/Brunt for a -4

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    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      like c... long term looks pretty good to

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  27. samaael
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Heaton
    Morgan/ Walker/ Evans
    Firmino/ Hazard/ Allen/ Walcott
    Aguero/Lukaku/Defoe

    4.0/Redmond /Stones/ Amat

    Hows it looking? Any hit you'd take? I am tempted to take a hit in defence

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    1. samaael
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Kane not Lukaku

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    2. Slartibartfast
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Redmond probably needs to go, but don't think it's worth a hit with Allen playing at home to Burnley.

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  28. Woody01
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    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Up sh*t creek! What would you guys do with this team?

    Karius

    Prodl / Holebas / Mee

    Hazard / Coutinho / Sterling / Firmino / Snoddy

    Aguero / Lukaku

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    1. Slartibartfast
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Coutinho out for 4-6 weeks it seems, so he needs to go first.

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    2. Sancidino
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Get siggy and maybe mané for Coutinho and sterling

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  29. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Depends on which other moves you plan to do in the next gws. If you can get Cedric for free next gw, if not then bring him in this week

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  30. Puyol Pants Up
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Hey lads, thoughts on these moves? Really want to fit in Kane.

    Team is:

    Heaton, Pickford
    Alonso, Rose, Holebas, Smith, McAuley
    Sanchez, Walcott, Mane, Coutinho, Redmond
    Aguero, Austin, Diomande
    (3-5-2)

    Moves are: Coutinho + Walcott + Diomande ---> Clayton + Zaha + Kane (-4)

    Cheers all 🙂

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