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Ibrahimovic Suffers Knee Injury

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has tonight suffered a knee injury which saw him hobble from the field in Manchester United’s Europa League victory over Anderlecht.

The striker fell awkwardly when leaping for a cross, appearing to hyperextend his knee joint. A stretcher was called, although the striker chose instead to make his own way from the field with the help of medical staff.

United also lost defender Marcos Rojo to injury in the same match on 23 minutes – also to a knee injury – with the Argentine now another major concern for Gameweek 34.

Post-match, Jose Mourinho was not keen to commit his views on both setbacks…

“I don’t think they’re easy injuries but I prefer to wait until all the tests are done”

However, when asked if he hoped the initial prognosis was “fairly positive” he replied “fairly negative” and confirmed them as likely bad injuries.

Further quotes then surfaced from Mourinho’s post-match press conference…

“My feeling is not good for both. I want to be optimistic but I’m not.”

Ibrahimovic has been the top attraction in the Fantasy Premier League transfer market ahead of United’s double Gameweek fixtures at Burnley and Manchester City – more than 89,000 had swooped early ahead of Saturday’s deadline to secure his services. His participation in those fixtures, and perhaps the season run-in, must now be in doubt.

The Swede’s absence paves the way for Marcus Rashford to maintain his recent run of form and step up. The 6.5 FPL option again put in a sparkling display and has now scored three goals in his last three outings in all competitions having struck United’s extra-time winner against the Belgians.

Rashford had already been brought in by 58,000+ ahead of United’s two fixtures, although there will be some concerns that he may be subject to a rest in the first fixture at Burnley on Sunday; the 19-year-old played 120 minutes and would perhaps need to be preserved for the City clash. Wayne Rooney, who returned to the bench for Thursday’s tie, could now be a factor at Turf Moor at least.

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

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  1. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Captain

    A. Benteke
    B. Gibson
    C. Kane

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    1. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I'm going Kane.

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    2. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      C

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    3. drughi
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      candy kane

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    4. Big Sum
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      B. Gibson

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    5. Lord Flashheart
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      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      NegreDo

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    6. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Kane

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  2. FPLtfs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Randolph
    Alonso, Valencia*, Friend*
    Sanchez, Alli, Eriksen, Zaha*
    Kane, Lukaku, Benteke*
    Heaton, de Roon, Baines, Holgate

    2.2 itb, 0 ft.

    a) Randolph ➡ de Gea (-4)
    b) Randolph ➡ Hennesey (-4)
    c) Save, play Heaton

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    1. umerlfc
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      A looks like a decent punt if you have WC left. C if not

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  3. RustyBz
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    This will teach people to not burn their transfers early, especially when there is European games knocking around!

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    1. gorilla
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      sometimes you need to take that risk beacause of price rises. it usually pays off

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      1. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Price rises? Nah, I prefer points 🙂

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        1. FPLtfs
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          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          I prefer both.

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

        There have barely been any significant price rises this week?

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    2. slamdunk
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      6 years, 12 months ago

      Especially after Kane got injured against Millwall in the fa cup

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    3. boc610
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      people were bricking it because of a .1 price rise and couldn't help themselves

      your read 'get ibra' on here enough times and logic goes out the window

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    4. internal error
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      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      i bet it doesn't

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    5. Moves like Dejagah
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I agree but I wanted him and had to go early as I knew he'd rise as the week progressed. Just unlucky that's all.

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    6. elmes85
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      THIS

      Price rises is not the name of the game. Check out where the most expensive teams are in the overall standings - absolutely nowhere!

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      1. FPLtfs
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        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        quite extreme causes though.

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  4. drughi
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    People who are getting negredo in and even captain him, what are your expectations ?

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    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      One goal will do

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      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        so 8-10 points ?

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

      Not sure if I'm getting him yet, but I think he'll get 4 points.

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    3. gorilla
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      red card

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    4. Pirlø's Pen
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      4 goals and 6 bonus so around 26 points

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  5. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    I can already see it.

    Mourinho will be keeping the condition of Zlatan all to himself, and there will be panic stations all over the FPL universe until the deadline tomorrow.

    Let the chaos begin!

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    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      This....No way he will have any concrete medical info and share it today

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  6. umerlfc
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    A) Baines + 4pts
    B) Gibson/Bailly

    Starting to lean towards A

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    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      yeah A, the thing is bailly have swansea in gw 35 and baines have chelsea

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      1. umerlfc
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        I could always use my ft for 35 to get a good 3 man backline. So 1 gw at a time atm

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  7. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Who is a better captain option this week?

    A- Negredo
    B- Kane

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    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Kane

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    2. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      If you look at the polls you will get over 100 answers to this

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      1. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        I think there will be two.

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    3. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Kane

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  8. Badgevilla
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    So for me it is pretty obvious that it would be the wisest move this season to avoid Utd this week. Rashford-Valencia-Ibra will not play against Burnley and these were the only Utd considerations that were in any way decent. People are saying Negredo but I think everyone forgets how bad Boro are at scoring goals fair enough have him in your team but I think it's suicidal to captain Negredo.

    I have Lukaku-Kane and Kun and there is no chance in hell Benteke or Negredo would tempt me to sell any of them even with a DGWK. I think Caution is the best route this week just let this week pass by and then get the WC and BB sorted for the rest of the weeks.

    I have Gibson-Hennessy-Zaha and im happy with that

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    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Think these are wise words, except that another United def such as DDG/Baily/Blind are good options this week.

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    2. Pep says
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      6 years, 12 months ago

      DeGea and Bailly good options also

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    3. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Would it be a hit to take Ibra out, it's a lot of money tied up on the bench.

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    4. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Strange things have happened in DGWs + Boro need to win some games, they'll see these games as those to get some points in...

      Wait until after the GW when Negredo has scored 4 over the 2 games 😛

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      1. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        I would give this game up if Negredo ever scored 4 goals in 2 games for Boro. 😛

        I'd be very surprised. It would take a lot for me to part with Lukaku V West ham who havea terrible defence and he has great record against them.

        Kane V Palace cos Spurs are scoring for fun now

        Kun v Utd enough said.

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    5. Niemi
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I would consider an Utd defender if I were you (Blind/Bailly). I only own Zaha myself and will probably get 1 defender for free or 2 for a hit.

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    6. Crystal
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      A lot have a free transfer remaining this week and most have their WC. There's no reason not to bring in Benteke or Ibra for free if you're planning to wildcard in the next 2 weeks

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      1. Crystal
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        That should read Negredo for Ibra

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  9. Gooner Kebab
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    That Rooney comment above probably derailed the Rashford bandwagon slightly...

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  10. Niemi
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Can do 1 for free. Which one? Do I take a hit for any of these?

    A) Heaton>De Gea
    B) Baines>Bailly/Blind
    C) Evans>Gibson/Friend
    D) Siggy>Townsend (already own Zaha)
    E) Siggy>Downing

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    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      C and then maybe B too for a hit

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      1. Niemi
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Only problem is that I would have to bench either Alonso (SOT), Davies (cpl) or Siggy (WAT). Wouldn't feel comfortable doing that for a hit.

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        1. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Fair enough, just C then

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

      To be honest it feels wrong selling Siggy for a hit (will most likely get a defender anyway) for any of those ahead of Stoke at home. Will probably only get 1 defender as well with Alonso and Davies being my other ones (not tempted to bench unless Alonso is out).

      So it's probably selling one out of Baines and Evans, and maybe Heaton.

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    3. umerlfc
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      A or C

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  11. Sotamendi84
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    A) play siggy and captain zaha or
    B) get negredo (c) and bench siggy

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    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      A

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  12. gorilla
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    the only hope of this dgw was ibra and now hes gone. maybe coutinho captain

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  13. Bene_the_horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Hi all. Currently on a -4. With Ibra likely out do I...

    A Negrado -8
    B Rashford -8
    C King -4

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  14. Pirlø's Pen
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Valdes -> DDG worth a -4? No WC.

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    1. gorilla
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      dont take hits because of gks

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    2. gorilla
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      he couls still play sunderland

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    3. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      aye

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    4. Team Cruel
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      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      For GW34+35? Yes. After that if United only have EL to play for then I could see Romero getting minutes in the league.

      Other GK?

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  15. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Do United have a presser before deadline tomorrow?

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    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Of course

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  16. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Best Zlatan replacement? (wc in 36)

    A. Negredo
    B. Rashford
    C. Benteke
    D. Someone else

    Thanks

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    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      C for me

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    2. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      See hot topic

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    3. Moves like Dejagah
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      A and captaining Negredo.

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  17. gorilla
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    what a shitty gameweek

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  18. KLOPPS GLASSES
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Now Leicester are out of CL is it time to bring in Vardy?

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    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      not right now

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  19. rnrd
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Do you guys think Bailly is a safe pick for bur - mci and SWA?

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    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Should be

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    2. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I would probably describe it as least unsafe.

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    3. Team Cruel
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      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      100 %

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  20. RustyBz
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Does anyone see any chance Valencia plays both games? Could just straight swap for Baily or leave him there and get DDG for Foster...

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    1. Bellerinmondo
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      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Doubt it but I'll keep anuway

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    2. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I may do both for -4.

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  21. Bellerinmondo
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    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Continuing discussion on Aguero from last page as wondering whether to keep him or not

    What about Jesus ? I thought he could be back this wkend so Kun is back to constant rotation-threat

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    1. Mattdrid
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      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      When you look at aguero history he not had a double digit haul since gw13. Rotation or not, points not enough for that price.

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      1. Bellerinmondo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Scoring a goal a game with good underlying stats suggesting more is good enough for me !

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

        More points than Negredo though and for us with a WC I fancy him to outscore Negredo over the next 2GWs even with one less game.

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        1. Mattdrid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          home 2 united and away 2 boro for Ag vs 2 easier fixtures for neg and a hard home fixture? With the extra 6 mill you could upgrade elsewhere... good luck either way!

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  22. IL LUCE
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Ibra to Benteke or Lukaku? Will be bringing in Gabbi for Saints doubles.

    Hennessay - Pickford
    Jagielka - B Davies - Gibson - Robertson - Yoshida
    Sanchez - Alli - Sane - Siggy - Zaha
    Ibra* - Kane - Origi

    1 FT, 0.9 m ITB, NO WC

    Also, I will probably bench boost this week.

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    1. Bellerinmondo
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      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Luk

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  23. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Anyone else bringing in zlatan and valdes to bench troll this week ?

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  24. Stevie B
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Alonso to Bailly or
    Williams to Baragan?

    Thank you!

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  25. umerlfc
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    I don't think that boro defense is good option for the doubles
    Bournemouth score goals
    And Sunderland might have just started scoring after putting 2 past the Hammers. I reckon getting boro defender for a hit is not worth it (Plus Valdes is also uncertain)

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    1. Bellerinmondo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      More upside to an attacker I reckon

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      1. umerlfc
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Yes. I was all set to do Baines -> Gibson (-4), but now having second thoughts

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  26. Sahil Yadav
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Repost;
    Choose one:
    A) Siggy to Zaha
    B) Llorente to Negredo
    C) Siggy to Zaha
    Llorente to Benteke for a -4
    D) Save a transfer and prepare for upcoming GWs since i have no WC

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    1. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Don't take a hit. Bring one in only

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

      Llorente to Negredo for sure.

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    3. Moves like Dejagah
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      B for me.

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  27. Niemi
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    A) Heaton>De Gea + Baines>Gibson (-4)
    B) Heaton>Hennessey/Guzan + Baines>Bailly/Blind/Gibson (-4)
    C) Baines>Gibson/Bailly/Blind (free)

    Only own Zaha so far. Subbing in two defenders would mean benching Alonso, Davies or Siggy with a good fixture for a hit, not tempting unless Alonso is out.

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    1. umerlfc
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      C with Bailly

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      1. Niemi
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Yeah, that's what I'm leaning towards.

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    2. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Perhaps A.

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  28. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    clutching at straws if u think ibra is ok,just use your eyes ,pretty obvious that's a major knee injury and hes done....

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    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I'm not so sure

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    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      He's gone. Even if it as only a slight injury he wouldn't be risked anyway.

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    3. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Yep, looked like a hyper-extension. Not sure how Shaw said he was walking around in the dressing room. Definitely out of the Burnley game anyway imo

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      1. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        There's only 2 possible ways to explain Shaw's comments. He's either lying, or Ibra was actually walking around in the dressing room.

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  29. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Ibraxit

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  30. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    1FT, 2.9m ITB.

    A. Valdes > DDG
    B. Barnes > Benteke

    Team:
    Valdes* (Jakupovic)
    Walker • Valencia • Chambers (Stones* • Stephens)
    Zaha • Sanchez • Alli • Coutinho • Sane
    Kane • Lukaku (Barnes)

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