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The ScoutCast – Episode 214 – Smugface

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Four middle-aged Fantasy Football managers (just go with it, Andy) and four Romelu Lukaku owners. Four very smug faces.

We try to hide it, we really do, but Romelu’s haul was so sweet, one or two gloating moments may have sneaked into this latest 120-minute episode.

You have been warned.

Our Gameweek’s were even good enough to nudge Granville into making a welcome return, although he was sure to stress that his 81 points had very little to do with the re-appearance.

He joined Jonty, a youthful Andy and myself for the usual grappling session with your community questions.

We contemplate the big hitters to sell and the cheap options to buy, while lamenting Sergio Aguero’s demise and giving Claudio Ranieri our own vote of shaky confidence.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

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

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  1. DanwiseTheBrave
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Jonny Evans is ready after more than a month out due to a calf strain. #WBA!

    Thank the pope!

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    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Still benching Brunt

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      1. DanwiseTheBrave
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I have Evans, Holebas and Amat.

        Its been a long month.

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I had Evans Holebas Amat and Chambers two week ago.

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          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            2 inj
            1 susp
            1 out of favor
            Alonso only fit playing defender.

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            1. DanwiseTheBrave
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              AOAOA?

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              1. Christina.
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                All out Attack Or Alcohol?

                I played AOA earlier in the season.

                The booze was good.

                😉

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                1. DanwiseTheBrave
                  • 12 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Alonso Only All Out Attack

                  Alcohol helps too though.

                  I used mine in GW23 with Holebas, Evans and Amat on the bench and 2 pointers everywhere else. What a chip.

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  2. KISSES
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling worth the armband over Zlatan or Alexis?

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    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      No

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    2. 1Banksy
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      As a Sterling owner our points are good enough without the need to captain.

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  3. Zizou
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Hello all

    A play Heaton or jaku
    B providing Carroll is fit, play him or Phillips
    C chambers holebas or Evans play one (prob between 1st two as not sure if evans will make it)

    Thanks awfully

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    1. Fabregasm
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'd say Heaton, Carroll and probably Chambers

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    2. Fine Chinas.
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Heaton
      Carrol
      Chambers - Middlesbrough Stubborn, Watford always concede.

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      1. Zizou
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        cheers

        just confirmed what i had myself

        good luck yourselves

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  4. Fabregasm
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Do I play Allen (CRY) or Philips (whu)?

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    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Phillips

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      1. Zizou
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        i'd go phillips out of them two

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    2. zøphar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      phillips

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  5. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    apparently dawson has been impressive at CB in evans' absense. easy to forget it's his actual position after being pulis'd for so long on the right.

    i don't want to predict it, but i wouldn't be surprised if mccauley is finally phased out soon

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    1. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Can't see it happening at all. McAuley fits well in TP team

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    2. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      you'd think he could do with a rest. His age was referenced by Pulis earlier in the season i think.

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      1. _Gunner
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        TP : " We will give the players a few days off after the WHU game. They can take their families away, they deserve it".

        Can't see a change in the squad really

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        1. pompeyfan
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          maybe not. But I see a rest happening at some point before the end of the season.

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    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      McAwful is bedrock of Pulis's team, not a chance imo

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  6. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What to do here chaps?

    Grant
    Alonso Jones* PVA
    Alli Eriksen Sanchez Phillips
    Lukaku Ibra Costa

    Jaku McAuley Amat* Hojbjerg

    1 FT & 0.1 ITB

    A) Eriksen Jones ➡ Siggy Coleman
    B) Jones ➡ Funes Mori
    C) Save FT and play McAwful

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A is for -4*

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    2. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

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    3. 1Banksy
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A

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  7. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Time to sell Alexis ? (with the intention of bringing him later)

    2 blanks and 2 trips to liverpool and mancity in next 5 doesnt looks so appealing

    Plus 2 cl games againt bayern sandwiched between them could really hurt the team morale

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    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      It's either Sanchez or KDB out right now.

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    2. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      It will be hard to ditch him after his haul tomorrow. If you are going to sell him though, best to do it sooner rather than later.

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  8. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Crouch to start then this week.Let's hope he bags a couple.

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  9. A.T
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Pulis

    "Jonny will be fit for selection. Yac as well. we though it was appendicitis but it wasn’t so that’s good.

    “A couple of big decisions to make. Yac has been fantastic for us so to have them on board is good.”

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    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Guess I'm starting Brunt over Phillips then

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      1. DS84
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I will do the same!

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      2. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        brunt to play furthur forward now?

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        1. Chris_White
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Quite possibly, given that Evans is their best defender.

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  10. Fine Chinas.
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I have 2FT and nearly G2G i think:

    Grant
    Williams Brunt Coleman
    Sanchez Firmino Alli Phillips
    Kane Carrol Costa

    (Pick, Holebas, Barry, Amat)

    1.9ITB

    Was thinking:
    A) Firmino > Siggy
    B Alli > Siggy

    What you guys reckon?

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    1. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Hard to say. Leaning towards A, because of Spurs' fixtures, but then again I'm contemplating ditching Eriksen or Kane.

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A

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  11. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Ok guys, I need your help. I really want Sigurdsson in my team. I have the choice between Eriksen -> Siggy in a straight swap or downgrading Kane to Defoe/Carroll/other and upgrading De Roon. What to do?

    Full team:
    Foster Heaton
    Alonso Baines Ward Friend Evans
    Sanchez Eriksen Phillips Stanislas de Roon
    Ibrahimovic Kane Lukaku

    (yes, I realize the backline also needs work)

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    1. DS84
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Eriksen -> Siggy imo

      Next week:
      Sanchez --> Hazard
      And use the money to upgrade your midfield

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    2. Big Hippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I have similar team and did Alli to Siggy this week. Also thinking of Sanchez to Hazard next week like DS84 said ^^^

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    3. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers both!

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  12. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Bournemouth "have a few injury concerns". Eddie Howe will make a late decision on Charlie Daniels, Simon Francis and Adam Smith. #AFCB

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    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      damn thats their entire defence in doubt

      mancity could run riot

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      1. Chris_White
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        They will do either way...

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  13. A.T
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Hughes says Berahino still not ready to start for Stoke

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    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      "We're not bad, we've got some better news on Geoff Cameron this week. He's hoping to do the warm up with us today with a view to joining in more next week. If all goes well he should be available for the game after Palace, which is Spurs away. That's good news.

      "It looks like (Xherdan) Shaqiri and (Glen) Johnson won't be available tomorrow. We had a late test on Johnson and it looks like he won't make it."

      On Saido Berahino...

      "He wasn't unfit but not match fit. That's a longer process. We're probably not at the point where he's ready to start but we've got a two-week break after this game and perhaps he's more likely to start at Spurs."

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  14. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Who is the most injury prone player in the premier league.
    Has to be Evans .

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Diaby says hello

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      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Darn shame, a monster talent. 🙁

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    2. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Danny Ings

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    3. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Diaby?

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    4. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      jack wheelchair

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      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Lol

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    5. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Sturridge.

      http://www.totalsportek.com/football/most-injury-prone-players-teams-in-premier-league/

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      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah forgot about Daniel the little glass man.

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      2. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        That's sorted by days...

        This sorted by injuries...

        http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/11959591/The-20-most-injured-Premier-League-players-since-2010.html?frame=3485144

        Welbeck.

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    6. Latchmere Wave Machine
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Andy Carrol

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    7. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Danny welback. He has been making a comeback from injury every year.

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    8. K-win
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Diaby isn't in the prem.

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    9. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Demba Ba

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  15. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Howe will make late decisions on Daniels, Smith and Francis.

    Good news for Jesus owners

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    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      At least two of them will have to start if not Bou will prob lose badly

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  16. Zizou
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    think i'm set

    Heaton (Jaku)
    Baines Alonso Chambers
    Sanchez Alli Eriksen Siggy (C)
    Jesus(VC) Kane Carroll
    (Phillips, Evans, Holebas)

    GTG?

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    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Love the Siggy captain punt!

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      1. Zizou
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        yeah i'm going with gut this week

        haven't done so in several gameweeks this season and have kicked myself after

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  17. zøphar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    play crouch or phillips ?

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    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Crouch

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    2. Latchmere Wave Machine
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Crouch. WBA not that good away

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  18. LVG
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    With wing backs like , Alonso, Walker, Coleman/Baines and even Valencia is 4-3-3 a viable option? Always preferred 3-4-3 but contemplating the move to 4 at the back. Thoughts?

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    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Potentially high returns

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Great until your defence faces good attacks and then you get red.

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  19. Hand of clod
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Any comments on this welcomed!

    A - Gray >> Jesus (-4) (I already have Sterling.)
    B - Play Zaha

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    1. Djemba-Djembas right foot
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Play Zaha.

      Jesus blank next game week.. only going to have to cover that next week.

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  20. Djemba-Djembas right foot
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Grant (Valdes)
    Brunt, Pieters, Mee(Ake, Friend)
    Phillips, Sanchez *C*, Sterling, Siggy, Alli
    Kane, Kaku (Barnes)
    1.6m in bank…

    Suggestions?

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  21. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Benteke dropped. My frustration in getting him in last week increases.

    He has to go. Costa in for a hit.

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    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      You'll only be better off, cue Benteke haul.

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      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        There is a small part of me that would like to keep him just in case Big Sam inspires them to do something this week.

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    2. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Even I got him in last week but fortunately at 7.3 and I'm selling today for Defoe but for free.

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      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Oh actually you're right there. I haven't lost money on him. I bought him at 7.3 too

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        1. Karan14
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          He got 8 attempts on goal last week I think he's going to score if I sell him.

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  22. ROOTY7
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    How do i look?

    Heaton
    Brunt Walker Alonso Funes Mori
    Hazard(C) Mane Eriksen
    Kane Lukaku Benteke

    Jaku Phillips Capoue Amat

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    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Decent

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  23. K-win
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Your opinions please fellas!

    A) Erikson > Siggy
    B) Alli > Siggy
    C) Save (do one in GW27)

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    1. ROOTY7
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

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    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Save

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    3. Fine Chinas.
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'm going B.

      With Rose out, Alli been playing slightly deeper with Son up top.

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      1. K-win
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Was thinking to save, but you're right about Alli being deeper with the change in formation.

        Might then bench Siggy at Chelsea nexr week and play Phillips against Bournemouth.

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    4. roflmaofc
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      C

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  24. xtremesid
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    g2g ?

    Jaku
    Brunt-Alonso-Baines
    Siggy-Sanchez-Eriksen-Philips-Zaha
    Ibra-Lukaku

    Heaton-Negredo-Cedric-Amat

    ITB 0.2 FT 0

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    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Negredo over Philips/Zaha is an option but thats just personal preference.... Good to go

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  25. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Best move fellas?

    A) Save FT
    B) Sterling -> Siggy
    C) Stones -> Brunt

    Cech
    Coleman, Valencia, Stones
    Sanchez, Alli, Eriksen, Sterling
    Ibra, Benteke, Carroll

    Pickford, Nyom, Capoue, Amat
    Bank 0.5m, 1FT

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    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A

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    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Save and C next week

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Fancy Stones to outscore Brunt this week? With JEvans back presumably that means Brunt plays an advanced role. Had him pencilled in for next week, but Stones definitely goes next week anyway so may as well do this week?

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    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Finally decided to save WC? 😉

      Stones will probably concede but same is the case with Brunt, so save FT

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Haha, yeah I think so.

        Agree on both conceding but Brunt offers a far bigger attacking threat

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  26. MallettMan
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Start Cech or Jaku

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    1. ROOTY7
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Cech

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    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      It shows how arsenal have fallen when you're asking this question. Cech I'd say.

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    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Cechie

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    4. K-win
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      depends if Cech is playing for Arsenal or Chelsea this week.

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      1. MallettMan
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        This x10. Cheers fellas

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  27. A.T
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Eddie Howe

    "We have a few injury concerns, we'll make late decisions on Daniels, Francis and Smith."

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    1. ROOTY7
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      feel better abiut Francis-> Funes Mori now! 🙂

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  28. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Smugface Killer haha so good.

    How good would Lukaku red card be this weekend!

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  29. kingofmercia
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    anyone else having trouble with the FPL site today? I can't seem to make a transfer...

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    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Clear cache, change browser, sit back and relax.

      One of them should work 😛

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    2. ROOTY7
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Its a message from the FPL Gods to save FT..

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      1. kingofmercia
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        antonio > siggy is the plan so you could be right......

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  30. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    REALLY need Jaku not to rise tonight 🙁

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    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Same here. Have held for quite sometime now.

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