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Dugout Discussion – Man City vs Spurs

21 January 2017 2558 comments
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Saturday treats us to one final fixture as Man City and Tottenham Hotspur go head-to-head at the Etihad in the 5.30pm kick-off.

Mauricio Pochettino’s men arrive on the back of six straight wins and with the schedule turning in their favour from next weekend, this evening’s match affords us the chance to get in some early scouting.

Harry Kane earned more transfers in than any player ahead of Gameweek 22 after netting six times in the last four fixtures, yet the Spurs midfield offers equally enticing options.

Christian Eriksen has served up six double-figure hauls in nine, whilst seven goals and an assist in the last five from Dele Alli has seen him match the Dane’s tally of 121 FPL points so far.

A single goal in four underlines Sergio Aguero’s recent toils up top, though with West Ham, Swansea and Bournemouth to follow, the City striker cannot be overlooked.

All eyes are on Gabriel Jesus, though the new boy only makes the bench as Pep Guardiola looks to ease him into his new surrounds after arriving from Brazilian outfit Palmeiras.

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  1. white lightning
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Here's my team with 2ft & 3.0itb:

    Foster, Valdes
    Alonso, Rose, Lovren, Jones, Pieters
    Sanchez, Alli, Lallana, Phillips, Stanislas
    Ibra, Giroud, Defoe

    Do you like these trades:
    Valdes out - Heaton in &
    Lovren out - Colemen in

    Thanks.

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

      I wouldnt waist a FT on a keeper, Valdes and Foster good enough. Your team is very similar to mine, You are all good. Just use 1 FT to save 2 for next week as a precaution. Id still go Baines over Coleman although didnt see the game/goal

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      1. white lightning
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks mate. I just read a player rating article & it said Baines was not as prominent as Coleman getting forward. It seems Coleman is more attacking & Baines seemed troubled by his rib injury.

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    2. Junior Barraclough
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Also 3M itb. Id think about getting rid of Defoe or Lallana. Eriksen or find funds for Kane. Just my thoughts though

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  2. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Baines' points since I transferred him in:

    7-15-6-6

    What a legend.

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    1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Wow nice!!!!!

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  3. George James
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    What happened to Stanislas today? Injured or just play crap?

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    1. Flynny
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He rarely seems to play 90

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

      Subbed off for Adobe so Bournemouth could be more attacking as they were trailing

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    3. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      5 out of 10 on sky sports

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

    Bottomed 🙂

    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Brunt Baines Holebas Amat
    Sanchez Lallana Alli Phillips DeRoon
    Ibra Costa Defoe
    1 FT, 1.9 itb

    A) Holebas --> Walker/Rose
    B) DeRoon + Defoe --> Eriksen + Barnes/Crouch (-4)
    C) Save
    D) Other

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    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      A for me. Niche team then.

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      1. DrunkPhilosophy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Will have a benching headache in defence every week though, that's what pushing me towards B.

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

      A but sit tight and wait on Toby news. A spurs defence without Toby & Vert is very appealing.

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      1. DrunkPhilosophy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Would would play of: Walker, Brunt, Baines, Alonso next week?

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

          Well I own Rose, Alonso, Brunt and Daniels... Considering all 4 depending on Toby news.

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  5. Bleach †
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    RP
    Help needed with 2 questions

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

      ffs fail

      1) Atm im rolling with Eriksen and Kane double-up; should I go for Eriksen + Alli instead?
      2)7.9mid options?
      A)Siggy
      B)Lallana
      C)punt on Sterling
      D)Other?

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      1. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        1) Keep as is.
        2) B, but hard to say without rest of squad

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

          Atm
          Heaton Jaku
          Alonso Brunt Chambers Pieters 4.0
          Hazard Alexis Eriksen Phillips De Roon
          Kane Ibra Defoe

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          1. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Your squad is pretty tight as it is. If the 7.9 mid option is for Phillips, I'd hold.

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

              nah, Hazard → 7.9mid, upgrade Defoe to Lukaku/Costa.

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

        1 - Just stick with 2... Points will get shared about so no point in chasing.
        2 - Antonio an options? He's in great form. Failing that I'd consider Lallana myself.

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

          Not really chasing, just cheaper 😀 Antonio is a decent shout yes.

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

            If you need to save money then a midfield double-up would be alright, wouldn't swap based on points though. I think each will score well at different points, you'll likely go mad chasing the other one regardless of the 2 you own.

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

              I get where you're coming from and Im not a 'points chaser' personally as this tactic just doesn't work. Just curious as it would be cheaper.

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    2. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Fire away

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  6. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    James McArthur up top with Remy??
    http://www.skysports.com/football/c-palace-vs-everton/teams/356548

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    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      No - in behind Remy and Benteke though.

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      1. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Makes sense!

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  7. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    37 with Sanchez (C) and Alonso to go. Up in to top 100k. Only a Sanchez haul will keep me there though I reckon. If at all.

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    1. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Same points, same players to go, same captain

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  8. AYLD28
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Heaton, Grant
    Daniels, Rose, Gibson, Brunt, Collins
    Eriksen, Hazard, Lallana, Phillips, Sanchez
    Ibra, Giroud, Crouch

    Playing 3-5-2

    What would you all recommend? I'm thinking Hazard + Giroud + Daniels out. I want Coleman + then a choice of:

    1. Ali + Lukaku
    2. Kane + 7.7 mid - sterling/Barkley/Miralles

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

      1

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

    Coleman or Baines?

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

      I'd say Baines

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

      Coleman

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    3. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe both

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    4. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      LB

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

    Given this team, what's looking like the best transfer at the moment?

    A) Bertrand to Brunt
    B) Bertrand to Coleman (tonight)
    C) Lukaku to Jesus/Giroud
    D) Save

    Grant Jak
    Bellerin Rose Bertrand Cedric Friend
    Alexis Alli Pedro Philips Stanislas
    Ibra Lukaku Defoe

    Also watching Remy and Schlupp, and considering downgrading Bellerin or Rose to Baines in a few weeks.

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

      Save

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

        Thanks, leaning towards saving, but also don't want to miss out on juicy Brunt points

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    2. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Berty to Brunt, WBA fixtures are a priority

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

        Thanks. Saints good fixtures too

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        1. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          True, but WBA/Brunt form as well, and you've got Cedric

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

            Yeah it's the form that worries me. I'm not worried about doubling. Tough decision

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  11. VFORVANDETA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Anything to change here?

    Heaton
    Alonso Coleman McAuley
    Sanchez Lallana Hazard Phillips
    Zlatan Lukaku Defoe

    Grant Adam Holgate Ake

    2.2 in the bank.

    Hazard Defoe to Alli Kane for -4??

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

    tom davies for 4.3 anyone ? (for those on wc probably)

    got returns in 3 consecutive matches and everton has great fixtures

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    1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He is a bright prospect

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    2. rocky7st
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely get on WC

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    3. Aarono23
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Was going to get him in last week but not wanting to waste a transfer on Capoue to him at the moment when will only sit on my bench anyways.

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

      Very tempted as it would help me to get Kane.

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  13. Junior Barraclough
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Valdes. Heaton
    Brunt. Alonso. Baines. Friend. Francis
    Sanchez. Alli. Eriksen. Phillips. Lallana
    Giroud. Ibra. Anichebe

    1.7M ITB. 2FT's

    A- Lallana - Sane
    B- Anichebe - Carroll
    C- Lallana - Davies leaving 5M in bank to upgrade attack ie Giroud + Anichebe - Kane + Carroll

    Option C looking at future moves. If, when Giroud gets dropped. Any other players im missing right now? Willing to take a risk on Sane just for 1 week and re asses next week with 2 FT's?

    Cheers

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  14. Sir Jose Wenger returns
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Some nob earlier wrote walker benched for jones = successful when the first Man City goal went in maybe due to jones being on a bonus point? I had to come back and reply to say HAHAHA who is smug now

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

      You've done yourself justice.

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    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/01/21/the-dugout-discussion-manchester-city-vs-tottenham-hotspur/?hc_page=8#hc_comment_14910502

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    3. Sir Jose Wenger returns
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      You know it's the little victories

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    4. Guba
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      It wasn't me but in fairness, you got incredibly lucky with Walker points which should have been -1. Jones was the correct decision

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

        Forgot the assist so 1, not -1

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    5. Sir Jose Wenger returns
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ok guba I give you that but too many times you can say there was luck in football. Prime example is Everton they won due to a palace player injured and the ref didn't stop the play. Was it fair? No but Coleman strikes a nice points tally for the week

      Am I petty you damn right. Walker FTW

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

    A: Benteke, Capoue & Holebas -> Barnes, Stanislas, Rose (-4)
    B: Benteke, Evans, Holebas -> Barnes, Brunt, Rose (-4)

    Current team is

    Heaton Robinson
    Alonso Evans Cedric Holebas Amat
    Sanchez Pogba Phillips Lallana Capoue
    Ibra Kane Benteke

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

    Took out Lovren for Coleman.
    Benching will be quite tough with defence of Coleman Alonso Luiz McAuley Pieters

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    1. Azathoth
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Play 'em all (if fixtures allow it)

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  17. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Did Lukaku look threatening today?

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

      http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/matches/855385/

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  18. BucketHead
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    A. Crouch + ali
    B. Lukaku +davies
    C.giroud+allen??

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  19. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Lallana to Gabriel for -4? It will mean no Liverpool cover though and I have Aguero

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    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not for a hit IMO. Plus there is a FA Cup game that he might play and get injured in - then you would be stuffed.

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    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Also - Gabriel is a forward?

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      1. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        A defender!

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        1. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Haha - yeah!

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      2. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah exactly. Hence why it would be a -4. Lallana out, Davies in and then Anichebe out, Gabriel in. When is the FA Cup game? This week during the week?

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        1. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Next Saturday.

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          1. The Big Fella
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            I hate the FA Cup

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    3. JJeyy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Jesus is a foward

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      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yes. Lallana out, Davies in. Anichebe out, Gabriel in.

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  20. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I thought City were fabulous tonight.

    Pep needs to put Sane and Jesus in that line up as permanent fixtures ASAP....thy really looked like they'd give City the boost they've badly needed.

    Good stuff.

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    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Need some new full backs IMO. And get Hart back.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah maybe. They've needed a lift and a refresh, Sane and Jesus are a great start.

        I wrote earlier in the week that he'd actually reverted back to the team he inherited which was already looking stale. Every team needs to keep reinventing itself.

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

        Exactly

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    2. Sir Jose Wenger returns
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Who to take out though....

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      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Raheem

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      2. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Silva and Sterling

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

        Sterling, he's awful

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      4. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Dunno...somebody, anybody....It just needs the facelift and a new impetus. They looked so so good.

        Sane made Walker look pedestrian, that takes a bit of doing.

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    3. MTPockets
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed. Not a fan but impressive to watch. Jesus for Sterling full time imo.

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

      Who to bring in for Firmino. I have Dele and Eriksen...

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

      30 with Sanchez (c), Giroud, Alonso, Hazard left. Average?

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

        A touch better.

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      2. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        better than average

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

        Above

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    6. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      This GJ hype seems a bit like the Mkhi hype. Probably best to steer clear for now and just monitor him

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    7. JJeyy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Next week play Davies or Phillips?

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    8. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Where can i find captains player% stats?

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

        https://fpldiscovery.wordpress.com/

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

          Where is it on that page i.e. how many managers captained Ibra/Sanchez/Hazard

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

            Go to the GW selection and stats and click on more highlights.

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

        https://fpldiscovery.wordpress.com/

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

      Amat + Kingsley --> Baines + Coleman. For free.

      I'm kinda sure I'm doing it.

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      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yes

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      2. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Foolish not to IMO. Amat and Kingsley don't play.

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      3. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Well, it implies you have about 3m ITB, so I'd have to see the rest of your team first to see if those funds are better invested elsewhere.

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    10. Aarono23
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Haz/Daniels - Alli/Walker?

      Yes or no? Or should Walker become Rose, Baines or Coleman?

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    11. Dacra
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      This week sucks.

      24 with Haz (c), Sanchez and Mustafi left.

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    12. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Grant (Pickford)
      Alonso Chambers Evans (Ake) (Amat)
      Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Lallana Phillips
      Ibra Giroud (Wilson)
      0 ITB

      Would Hazard > Alli be the obvious move here to free up funds? I want to replace Ake and Evans but have no money for anyone worthwhile as it stands.

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      1. My Name Is Prince
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah!

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    13. MoeZe3bi
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Defense for next GW

      Valencia (HUL) -- Azpi (

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      1. MoeZe3bi
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Misclicked 🙁

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