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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. bejahajen
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Grant/Jaku Stones/Mawson/Valencia/Walker/Roberston
    Eriksen/Coutinho/w-p/sanchez/t.carroll
    Kun/lukaku/Origi

    Will Origi play against palace? Drop sanchez and him for kane and who otherwise?

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    1. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Think Origi will play, but also considering dumping

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  2. Foozeball
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Rojo is a big loss with Blind next in line. I worry that Blind is going to get exposed by Burnley and City. Anyone else think ManU's CS prospects are looking pretty grim now?

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    1. T444
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Not at all. Nobody would fault them for grinding out one nil games for a while after their output the past few games. I'm banking on it

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    2. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Blind did well the other times he's been at CB for us tbf, though his lack of pace is a slight concern. I'd still invest in our defence now though

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    3. JogaSemmedo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Blind is a role player to use basketball terminology and he will play it.

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    4. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Makes me want to keep Aguero

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  3. T444
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    This may be the worst DGW ever but the fallout is going to be very interesting.

    De Roon (TC) for absolute chits and giggles

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    1. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Rage quit!

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      1. T444
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 15 days ago

        Low ownership players are going to explode!

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  4. Legomane
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Is it mad that I want to do B over A...?
    Somebody talk some sense into me please...head or heart?!

    A. Origi Kun Davies > Kane Benteke Gibson (0.0 ITB)
    B. Origi Sanchez Davies > Kane King PVA (0.1)

    Pickford
    Alonso Valencia Davies
    Sanchez Alli Eriksen Sigurdsson
    Aguero Lukaku Origi
    (Heaton Pieters TCarroll ASmith)
    2 FT 0.1 ITB

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    1. T444
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      B is the better move. I don't trust benteke or Gibson. Although it's not the popular opinion

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      1. Legomane
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 15 days ago

        Can we trust PVA to play both?

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  5. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Safe to sell Ibra tonight?

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    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      I just have, see no reason not to. Got Kane

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    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Could rise in price still!

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  6. Zizou
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    sanchez eriksen alli king zaha
    kane lukaku carroll

    worth bringing in anyone for carroll

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    1. Zizou
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Anyone

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    2. jbenny1107
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Nope. Start the other 7.

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  7. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Pretty sure I'm the only one who's done this move this week.
    Costa to Anichebe

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  8. 1966 was a great year for E…
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Would you

    A) Play Walker (cpl) (might get rested)
    B) Do McAuley to Gibson and bench Walker (-4)

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  9. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Mourinho said again in post match interview that they won't give up on Premier League until it's mathematically impossible to get 4th

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Rashford is becoming more and more tempting

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      1. Alexis Nonsense
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 15 days ago

        I just did it

        He was the only Man U player one the pitch, he fought Anderlecht alone

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    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      All in 2 weeks
      Semi
      Arsenal
      Semi
      Spurs
      Saints

      No thanks

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      1. Alexis Nonsense
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 15 days ago

        It's only for this gw

        or he's a third striker which has poor options:

        Carroll (no way)
        Origi (sorry)
        Gabbiadini (fixtures are a nightmare)

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      2. Jigger & Pony
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 15 days ago

        This

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  10. Ibracadabra
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Who would you rather have for 2 gameweeks only ? A has only 4 games while B has a potential for 6 games.

    A) Jakupovic (WAT, sou) + Baines (whu, CHE)
    B) De Gea (bur, mci, SWA) + Blind (bur, mci, SWA) (-4)

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  11. Adds04
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    I remember Danny blind taking corners earlier in the season did he tonight when he came on?

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    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      No Rashford did, though he did take an in-direct free kick, so he'll be on some set-pieces

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      1. Alexis Nonsense
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 15 days ago

        Rashford also served up some real good assists...just too bad Man U don't have players that can score (other than Rashford himself)

        If only Mata could link up with him...

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        1. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 15 days ago

          Yep, lack of threat at set-piece.

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  12. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Brining in Negrado for a hit is the most bonkers idea, considering its probably only for 1 GW

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    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      2 games against leaky defences, it's really not bonkers

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      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 15 days ago

        Bournmouth have tightened up at home

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        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 15 days ago

          Yep. It's not negredo who is the issue..hes more than good enough to score goals..its the service he gets or lack of

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      2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 15 days ago

        awful attack though?

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        1. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 15 days ago

          Not saying it's a good idea just not bonkers

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    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      I disagree, it is surely dependent on how he does, who you're selling and how good your bench is?

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    3. Ibracadabra
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Disagree - depends on who you are selling. If it's Llorente or A Carroll, etc. then not bonkers. If it is Lukaku or someone in form, then yes, bonkers.

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    4. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Disagree. He's posting great stats. Two great fixtures. And Boro have to go for goals.

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    5. 1314
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      at this stage short term option is more significant than ever..especially for those who gonna captain him..

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  13. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Thinking negredo makes it easier to lose him for Gabbi in 35

    Whilst tekkers plays Burnley at home meaning another headache

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  14. Awesomeness
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Just did Carroll > Negredo, 0.1 short of Negredo > Gabbiadini next week... What are the chances of Negredo rising twice or Gabbiadini falling once before next gameweek?:P

    Would you change anything for a hit this week to get in the 0.1 for Gabbiadini next week now and potentially make up the 4 points this week?

    Jakupovic
    Valencia Alonso Walker
    Sanchez Alli Coutinho Hazard
    Lukaku Kane Negredo (C)

    Grant Robertson Fodder x2

    Thank you for any help.

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Walker to Chambers?

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  15. Sweetboi
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Which one? (I have Valencia)

    a) Gibson (bou, SUN)

    b) Bailly (bur, mci)

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Neither? Who are you selling?

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      1. Sweetboi
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 15 days ago

        Barragan (pretty sure he'll be dropped).

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 15 days ago

          Yeah, good move. I can't see United keeping a CS vs Man City, so a punt on Gibson, Chambers or Fabio might be worth it.

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      2. Ibracadabra
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 15 days ago

        Am considering this myself with L. Baines out.

        I am WC in 36 and Baines has @ West Ham and Chelsea in next two - don't see a clean sheet there while each of the aforementioned have 3 games in those 2 weeks.

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 15 days ago

          Baines could easily get something from the West Ham game, no? I'm playing him.

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          1. Ibracadabra
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 15 days ago

            Currently playing him as well but West Ham have been scoring at home consistently. Everton are 21/10 to keep a clean sheet. Won't want him for CHE in 35 as well so it really is more of the 2-week long term view since will be WC in 36 that makes it sensible... for one week only probably not worth it, but if he only returns 1 or 2 pts vs CHE and even 6 against West Ham, that is 7, whereas United could keep clean sheets against both Burnley and Swansea....

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            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 15 days ago

              Do you think they will though when they play a game every 3 days? They'll be up against much fresher teams.

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              1. Ibracadabra
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 15 days ago

                They need to fight for 4th position and control their own destiny - they have kept clean sheets in 3 of their last 4 league matches - and that was with Europa League action. Rojo is a big loss, as he looked good against CHE and at Sunderland but neither Burnley nor Swansea are very attacking sides, and neither are in excellent form. I expect a minimum of 1 clean sheet in those 3 games, not amazing but that's 10 points in 2 GWs or 5 per week which is solid.

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  16. Erez Avni
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    valdez (jaku)
    aspi valencia pieters (brunt, wilson)
    sanchez alli son firmino (fraser)
    kane lukaku origi

    a. origi to negredo
    b. origi to bentke
    c. brunt to balie
    d. origi to rashford

    cheers

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  17. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    I can see Bournemouth beating Boro 2-0, then Sunderland - Boro midweek being a car crash of a game. Anything could happen in that... especially if Cattermole starts 😀

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    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      I think Bournemouth might concede to Boro

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 15 days ago

        Then Negredo should be worthy of a punt.

        I thought Bournemouth struggle against mobile strikers but Cook and Francis are pretty good against an aerial threat. Who knows. Maybe Boro will throw everything at it.

        I have Gabiadini so no room to take a punt on Negredo too. Bench fodder after the DGW?

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        1. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 15 days ago

          He is worth a punt but has terrible fixtures after this week which is bad news if you don't have a WC. They could be kept out, but I'm just backing Boro's desperation against what's a dodgy defence

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  18. martyhan
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Front 8 of

    Zaha hazard Sanchez Alli sane
    Ibra lukaku Kane

    A. Play sane and save ft to have 2 next week
    B. Get ibra out for someone

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  19. Carcaju
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Is Deeney -> Rashford a nice move for this DGW?

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  20. minges
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Bottomed...

    SO..... Ibra to Benteke/Rashford? Will be for -4
    Looking at a DGW player who can be swapped(possibly) to Gabbi soon after..

    0FT 1.6ITB

    Pickford (Jaku)
    Baines Gibson Valencia (Robertson, Yoshida)
    Alli Sanchez Zaha Coutinho (Tarroll)
    *Ibra* Lukaku Kane

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  21. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    In this front 7,

    King Sanchez Eriksen Alli Zaha
    Lukaku Vardy Crouch

    2 FT, 2.3 ITB, AOA and WC used

    A) Crouch to Negredo and bench King
    B) Vardy to Kane

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    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Front 8*

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  22. Helia
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Jakupovic
    Chambers barragan McGuire
    Sanchez eriksen sane siggy
    Zlatan* kane lukaku

    Heaton Mawson Davies holgate 1ft 0itb

    A) Zlatan, siggy > aguero, zaha
    B) Zlatan, siggy > aguero, king
    C) Zlatan > benteke
    D) something else
    E) save

    I like the look of b the best with kings fixtures

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  23. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Carroll + Coleman + Foster ---> Rashford + Bailly + Hen (-8)

    Then BB (using tc 37) : Jaku, Erikson, Robertson, Naughton

    Yes or No?

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  24. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Who is the best Manchester United defender for the doubles?

    It seems like there is an element of doubt with each one.

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    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Blind suddenly looks an option but I guess the only consistent atm is Bailly, RCB seems impossible to replace unless he goes with youth players or covers with full-backs.

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      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 15 days ago

        Bailey played 120mins tonight. Due a rest?

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        1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 15 days ago

          look how little he has played all season though.

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        2. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 15 days ago

          He's kind of got to play on, play through any pain or niggles. The good thing is that CB's do less mileage than full-backs so they can play more often.

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          1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 15 days ago

            especially eric he walks through games never crossing halfway

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    2. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      For Bailly, TFM can always slot in. I don't think he will personally, but he can. For Blind, wait until Rojo is actually confirmed out and he should be nailed. Never know what will happen though

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    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      I don't consider this GW a double for United when they're playing Citeh in the second game. Their defenders will struggle to recoup any hits taken for them.

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  25. rocky7st
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    What's the plan for TC if you have WC and BB left?
    I was leaning towards Ibra TC this week even though it didn't look the best but that's of the cards.

    Looking now at:
    a) Negredo TC this week
    b) WC GW35 and TC GW36
    c) TC a single game player

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  26. Pea Soup
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Emergency Scoutcast tomorrow is going to be eagerly anticipated and perhaps one of the most important ever.

    Good luck, no pressure.

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    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Has it been confirmed?

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      1. Pea Soup
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 15 days ago

        As good as

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  27. Legomane
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    If ahead, is it worth taking a -4 for Valencia > Bailly to cover oppo? Darmian surely to replace Valencia for BUR.

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  28. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Anyone bring in Ibra early?

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    1. Pea Soup
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Lol!!! Just imagine...

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    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      At least I got him for his 12 points vs Sunderland

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    3. InSaneMan-e
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 15 days ago

      Had Ibra and Rojo from last week

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  29. Paris Ganja Man
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Bench Sane or King?

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  30. Sickboy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 15 days ago

    Rashford was out on his feet tonight and kept having to take breathers on the halfway line.

    I'd be very surprised if he starts on Sunday with the City game just round the corner.

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