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The Dugout Discussion – Spurs vs Middlesbrough

4 February 2017 2202 comments
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A breathless afternoon delivering goals and points aplenty now turns to White Hart Lane to provide a fitting climax.

A match that could have huge bearing on our Gameweeks, it features Spurs striker Harry Kane burdened by more than 484,000 (11.2%) captains armbands, including 26 of the top 100 Fantasy Premier League managers.

Meanwhile, Dele Alli heads into the clash with Middlesbrough backed by more than 188,000 managers and, following Romelu Lukaku’s devastating haul against Bournemouth, the pressure will be on the pair to deliver for their owners.

Aitor Karanka’s men will be no pushovers: they have allowed just 12 goals in 11 away trips, with only Spurs and Chelsea boasting a superior defensive record away from home.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Best to take out Sanchez or Ibra? Looking at Ibra/Firimino/Crouch to Costa/kaku/carrol for a -4

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    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Alexis

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    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Alexis is playing center forward again- don't let an away Blank against the best team in the league sway you.

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  2. Lav
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Thank you to all who kept me grounded on the WC talk.

    Rondon + Cedric ~> Carroll + Brunt (-4) has been done

    Foster / Pick
    Alonso / Coleman / Brunt / Pieters / Ake
    Sanchez / Alli / Eriksen / Stan / de Roon
    Ibra / Costa / Carroll

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    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Good team

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  3. ZakAFC_
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Any ideas for this team?

    Heaton
    Alonso Coleman Brunt
    Sanchez Alli Eriksen Phillips
    Ibra Lukaku Defoe

    Grant Pieters De Roon Kingsley

    1FT, 0.6 ITB

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Could look to shift one of the Spurs mids for Siggy? Otherwise I would save, that's a strong team

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      1. ZakAFC_
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah I was thinking Siggy for maybe Eriksen

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        1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Exactly what I was thinking before I read your response- do this

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    2. Balotelli
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Roll the transfer.

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

    bought in Benteke this week for Giroud
    Keep or Switch?
    Already own ibra and Lukaku
    Cheers

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    1. twoplustwo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Same. Gotta keep. At least for Stoke.

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    2. Kasper the ghost keeper
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I brought him in for Defoe so I could afford Lukaku. Think I'll have to give Ben another week. Not happy with him though

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  5. twoplustwo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    KDB C vs. Swans this week

    Then Bournemouth next 😀

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      prob with KDB is that he plays quite deep too often

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      1. twoplustwo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah this is my worry with the pace they have, but willing to give it a spin - he did well for me at times last season

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        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          yeah I get the attraction. The blanks put me off tho

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  6. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Southampton have become a bit crap of late

    Missing VVD / Fonte or focusing on the EFL Cup Final

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    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Both + Austin missing.

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      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        You mean Gabbiodino didn't fix all that ills them?

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  7. leocarter27
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Be good to hear early opinions on my team and what to change?

    0 ITB 2 FT'S

    Cech / jakupovic

    Valencia Alonso Nyom / Mee Love

    Phillips Antonio Coutinho Sanchez Alli

    Costa Ibra / Anichebe

    *Thinking of replacing Coutinho and Mee*

    Cheers

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      cout to Siggy and Mee to a Coleman?

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      1. leocarter27
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        That sounds decent I may do it. Thanks

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  8. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Have 2 FTs and was planning on:

    Haz / Giroud / Holebas -> Siggy / Costa / Coleman (-4)

    Bit put off by today's points clearly.

    Go for it still (given GW28 planning etc)?

    (Zero wiggle room on cash)

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  9. jaguar shark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Time to bring in Andy Carroll?

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    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      too injury prone imo

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    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      He got a knock today- didn't he?

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      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        apparently the sub was tactical but idk

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  10. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone getting King for the blanks? OOP and only £5.3m.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      rotation risk

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      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Played the full 90 last 2 games.

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          yep but howe rotates his team like crazy. Stanislas was supposed to be nailed then suddenly benched

          Afobe is lurking, nobody knows what he will do

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          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Surely with Wilson out, Howe's options are limited.

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    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      peopIe are taking the blanks way too seriously. King isn't worth it, just another Stanislas

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  11. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Jones/Eriksen -> Alonso/Snodgrass?
    Any better way to get Alonso? 0.2 itb cheers

    Heaton / Pickford
    Baines / Brunt / PVA / Jones / Amat
    Sanchez / Ali / Eriksen / Philips / DeRoon
    Kane / Ibra / Lukaku

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    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Good transfer- do to

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      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        It*

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  12. twoplustwo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Haven't posted a team for a while, any thoughts on below? Pogba has been a real shame, I feel like his time in up.

    Foster

    Alonso Walker Coleman

    Pogba KDB Alli Phillips

    Bentekkers Lukaku Ibra

    Jaku, De Roon, Friend, Dann

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    1. twoplustwo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      0.6 ITB and no FT

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    2. Balotelli
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      It frustrating to see Pogba miss so many chances but with his next fixture (Watford (h)) in mind you are better off waiting an extra round. At least see how he does tomorrow.

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    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Pogbs stats are so misleading. I got him in and then got rid in 2 weeks

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  13. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    That second Everton goal is not a Lukaku assist.

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      he wasn't given one tho?

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  14. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Which Hull defender?

    A) Ronacchia
    B) Robertson
    C) Omar Elab
    D) Maguire

    Leaning towards C because of attacking potential.

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    1. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      d by far

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    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I like B

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    3. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      B - Ronka knows

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      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        If he knew he wouldn't put him last on the bench.

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        1. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Ronka a long term player.

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

        Ronka already got Snoddy and Lukaku in with 2 early transfers. Otherwise he would be priced out.

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    4. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Robertson @4.3 is a gift.

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    5. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      D - his role is growing rapidly

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    6. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Watched couple Hull games recently and this Maguire guy is tempting me

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    7. Toure The Route
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Don't know if C is first choice, was benched last week Vs united
      B has equal threat attacking

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  15. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    A - Costa and Sanchez
    or
    B - Ibra and Haz?

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    1. Barmak
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Tough one, but if you're thinking long term, I reckon 'A' scores more points combined, between now and end of season.

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      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        thanks, was leaning towards A

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        1. Barmak
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Don't let one flashy Hazard goal sway you! Costa & Sanchez two of the most consistent players all year, expect that to continue

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    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A

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  16. Kevtheotter
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    1FT and 0.4 ITB what would you do here?

    Foster
    Williams Brunt Walker
    Sanchez Eriksen Lallana Alli
    Lukaku Ibra Giroud

    Jaku Pieters Capoue Amat

    A) Save
    B) Giroud and Pieters --> Carroll and Alonso -4

    Cheers

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    1. twoplustwo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Chelsea have excellent fixtures, I'd get Alonso in, guess you need to do Gru for funds?

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    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Don't like Carrol as an option tbh. Could you do Gru and Lallana to Phillips and Costa?

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      1. Kevtheotter
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        My mistake Lallana is Philips

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  17. MartialMatas
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    My team is:
    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Coleman Brunt Jones Pieters
    Sanchez Eriksen Alli Pogba de Roon
    Ibra Lukaku Rondon

    2FT 0.2 ITB

    I have 4 players who blank in 26
    I have 4 players who are guaranteed to start 28

    Feels bad to get rid of Pogba or Ibra before Watford or Sanchez before Hull

    I plan on doing Pogba -> siggy and de Roon to a 5.5 mid who plays fwk 28 next week

    what should I do?

    A) Jones -> Funes Mori
    B) Pickford -> Jaku
    C) Other

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    1. Balotelli
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Both A and B are of course decent moves. Can you somehow make a transfer which enables you to buy Snoddgrass instead of a 5.5 mid?

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

    Grant jaku
    Walker alonso Evans Amat Coleman
    Alli Eriksen Sanchez Phillips Deroon
    Ibra Lukaku Benteke

    Thinking Benteke + Eriksen to Costa + Siggy for a hit?
    Thoughts?

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  19. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    baines over Coleman 4 weeks back has cost me 21 points, Dammit

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  20. United10
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Just did Ibra and Valencia out for Costa and Alonso -4. Had to do it before being priced out tonight. Hopefully it pays off.

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      will pay off long term, Costa and Alonso are the best two Chelsea assets

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  21. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Best Jones replacement up to 4.9? Or should I keep him for the time being?

    Grant / Heaton
    Alonso / Baines / Jones* / Brunt / Chambers

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    1. Balotelli
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'm keeping for now. Hopefully ready for next gwk and having 2 fts going into gwk 26 looks important.

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  22. jamie1972
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Ibra & Sanchez being ditched already? I know the blanks are coming but a bit premature surely??

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      blanks are one thing, the fact that Costa Kaku and Haz are firing is the main reason

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      1. jamie1972
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        A week ago Haz was a FF leper and being ditched all over the shop, scores one good goal and is firing again?

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        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          that's how this season seems to go. Casuals jumping on one good performance

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    2. Balotelli
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Makes no sense.

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  23. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    2 free transfers with 0 in bank. Would appreciate comments on what change best to make keeping in mind blank weeks.

    Heaton Pickford*
    Alonso Nyom Holgate Yoshida Daniels*
    Sanchez Alli Eriksen Phillips De Roon
    Zlatan Costa Kane

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    1. Kasper the ghost keeper
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Zlatan and Erikson out for Lukaku and Siggy?

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

    Grant jaku
    Walker alonso Evans Amat Coleman
    Alli Eriksen Sanchez Phillips Deroon
    Ibra Lukaku Benteke

    1ft 1.4 itb
    What do i do with this lot?

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

      Phillips to Gylfi - if you can afford it

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    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      u want to keep Benteke?

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  25. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Baps out

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Baps out for Harambe

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  26. Man Chest Hair United
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Tadic to
    A Siggy
    B snodgrass
    C Walcott
    D Sterling

    The later two would be for a gameeek punt

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

    What would you do with this team: 0.0 2FT

    Valdes
    Alonso Brunt Pieters
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Alli
    Ibra Lukaku Crouch

    Subs: Jaku Phillips Holebas Amat

    I'm thinking selling Holebas to F.Mori but who to bench then?

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    1. Balotelli
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Eriksen/Alli -> Siggy I think. Roll the other.

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

        Yea that def is an option as well

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  28. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Did anybody watch WHU today? How did Antonio do and where was he being played?

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  29. ManUtdFan_UK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Heaton (Pickford)
    Alonso, Baines, Brunt (Chambers, Evans)
    Sanchez, Eriksen, Alli, Lallana, Phillips
    Ibra, Costa, (Barnes)

    2FTs, £0.5m ITB.

    What to do here?

    Definitely going to do Lallana > Siggy.

    Any other suggestions?

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    1. Balotelli
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Roll the other.

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  30. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    B) Baines
    C) Coleman

    Buy one

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