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Podcast April 27

The ScoutCast – Episode 223 – Comedown

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Gradually weaned off our double fixture helping and returned to normality, the ScoutCast team take time out to pick through the wreckage of Gameweek 34, before we set our sights firmly on what lies ahead.

Wildcards and Bench Boost chips lodged up their end of season sleeves, Jonty, Andy and Luke join me to embrace another round of community questions.

With the rebuilding programme imminent, we take a look at those shot-term punts who can do a job in Gameweek 35, before weighing up single fixture assets who can possibly hold their own amid the forthcoming circus of Gameweek 37.

And, of course, we carry out our weekly appraisal of Alexis Sanchez, as the Chilean hints at a return form just as an irresistable Eden Hazard closes in.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Monday 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 on 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. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Does anyone know how many points Pundit of Punts ended up on this week and what transfers did he make? I guess not:

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/04/27/the-scoutcast-episode-223/?hc_page=4#hc_comment_15545597

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/04/27/the-scoutcast-episode-223/?hc_page=1#hc_comment_15545353

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/04/27/the-scoutcast-episode-223/?hc_page=1#hc_comment_15545348

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/04/27/dugout-discussion-man-city-vs-man-united/?hc_page=21#hc_comment_15545268

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/04/27/dugout-discussion-man-city-vs-man-united/?hc_page=20#hc_comment_15545227

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/04/27/dugout-discussion-man-city-vs-man-united/?hc_page=20#hc_comment_15545216

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/04/27/dugout-discussion-man-city-vs-man-united/?hc_page=19#hc_comment_15545161

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/04/27/dugout-discussion-man-city-vs-man-united/?hc_page=18#hc_comment_15545110

    It's a shame that some posters show up on here just to gloat continously.

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    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I love you.

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      😆 bless him, he's excited with his good score

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    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      LOOOOOOOL

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    4. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Haha, didn't need to check your links there 😉

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    5. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Hot topic?

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    6. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      LOL. He's always at it. Every time he has a good GW Pundit of --- *something else that rhymes with punts.

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Stunts?

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    7. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      i get he's happy and by all means answer a few scorechecks etc. But have respect for others on the other side of that fence.

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    8. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Good on him, I'd gloat if I had 96 points, plus he's killing it overall.

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  2. HD7
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Was Cech Baily better than De Gea Koscielny choice...not talking about this week but as a whole? 🙂

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Keep an eye on the news with Koscielny, Wenger said he had a knee problem.

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  3. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Are we all jumping on the Willy wagon then?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, why not.

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    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Who wouldn't love to ride Willy?

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  4. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Must be a hard decision if no-one has a clue!

    One week punt before WC?

    A) Kun > Jesus/Gabbi
    B) Siggy > Sane/Arnie (bench JWP (HUL))
    C) Eriksen > Sane/Arnie/Silva

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    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Jak
      Valencia Maguire Brunt
      Eriksen JWP Coutinho Firmino
      Aguero Benteke Kane

      Grant | Bavies, Siggy, Mawson

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    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Why would you take Kun out this week, nuts.

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      1. gunthourinho
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Because he will be benched at Boro

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      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        If Jesus starts, the chances are that he'll replace Kun surely, regardless of the last 10 mins today. Obviously unsure if he starts myself, and then not certain certain he replaces Kun if he does, but you're clearly in the know, so that's my decision made, B or C! Thanks so helpful!

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    3. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      It's a one week punt. Go with your gut 😉

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      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Maaaaaaaan oh maaaaaaaan. What's in yor gut? I have none!

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        1. FPLtfs
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          If it's just for 1 week; Siggy -> Tadic. Bench JWP but keep him on WC.

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          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            That's so uninspiring hahaha. Thanks though

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            1. FPLtfs
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Haha, true that. WWould definitely keep Kun and Eriksen.

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  5. Spursfan9
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Rojo - Monreal for a -4?

    I'm then looking to make the following transfers in for GW 36 and and Monreal in place for the DGW.

    Aguero - Afobe
    Zaha - Sanchez
    Valdes - DDG

    That will be for a -8 hit. So the question is do I take a -4 hit this week followed by a -8? Or -12 the following week? I'm planning on TC Kane this weekend so not necessarily expecting a CS from Monreal, just looking for the best way to limit negative points. I fully expect Mourinho to set Utd up exactly the same way against Arsenal and Spurs, hence choosing DDG over Cech.

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  6. Zebras
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Going for Benalouane, but just noticed Morgan is 75%
    Any concerns of him being fit enough for the doubles? Although possibility of CS in gw37 arent likely, couple fixtures before hand could be good. Thoughts?

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    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      You may as well go with 14 players to everyone else 15

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      1. Zebras
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        but compared to holgate, they each have 2 good & 2 bad fixtures and Ben is 0.1 cheaper.

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  7. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Who did Mourhino say got injured at the end of the game?

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    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Fosu-Mensah.

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      1. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        cheers

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    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      The viewing public.

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    3. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Fosuh Mensah, reckons it's a bad injury I think

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    4. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Fosu Mensah

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      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        gee eric goes again maybe

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  8. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Will Sterling start on Sunday. Unlikely?

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    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      If Silva (push KDB out wide) doesn't make it then I reckon he will

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  9. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Eriksen is just 4pts away from Alli now. What a season he's had.

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    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      IMO he is better than Alli

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    2. Ibracadabra
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      200 more minutes of football but yes an amazing, consistent (for his standards) season.

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    3. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, what a season Alli's had!

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    4. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Very underrated. Might be cheaper than Alli next season?

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    5. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He was poor for the first third of this season but has been outstanding since then.

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  10. Evasivo
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Time to ditch Alonso?!

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    1. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Now? Why?

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      1. Evasivo
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Cash in, and no CS

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        1. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Look at the rest of his fixtures.

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    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not getting enough points for you?

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      1. Evasivo
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        15pts in last 5 isn't great for the price, just think there may be better DGW options

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        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          You should get rid then.

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          1. Evasivo
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            That's why I'm asking others thoughts, think there's good alternate options

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    3. bring_on _the_fantasy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yes get rid, most expensive defender and never gets a clean sheet, speak money elsewhere like getting hazard

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    4. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      when you get him at 6 mill its hard to let go

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      1. Evasivo
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I got him at 6. It's now or never

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    5. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Just no. Look at the positions he takes up in the box!

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      1. Evasivo
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks TS

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  11. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Go safe on Arse defence for the DGWs and pick Monreal? Or take a risk and pay the price for less certain but more explosive Bellerin? Or maybe go cheap with Gabriel and just hope he plays despite being awful?

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    1. Evasivo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Apparently Gabriel did well last night?

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      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Wenger seems to think so. I strongly disagree, but as long as Wenger is happy, he stays in the lineup. My fear is that once has Spurs thrashed Arsenal, we have no idea who starts the next match.

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    2. Ibracadabra
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Gabriel IMO even if Mustafi is back Holding could go and Koscielny has a potential knee issue.

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    3. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      "Go safe" and "Ars defense"... something not right ere

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      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Two DGW's are really appealing.

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        1. thomashl
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Absolutely. But if he plays only one of them, that doesn't help much. And if he plays both but no clean sheet, same. I'm going Daniels instead, attacking threat + fixtures

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  12. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    a) Zaha --> Hazard ( no Man City coverage for Boro)
    or
    b) Rashford --> Jesus

    No WC

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    1. Donhush
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A is safe
      B is risky.

      Who is your captain?

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      1. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Kane I reckon

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  13. Numb
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Why is Pep always such a nob in interviews?

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    1. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Because he's a nob?

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    2. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Less so than Jose

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      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Nah, Pep is so awkward to watch.

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

      He looks like a nob with his big bald head.

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    4. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      The pressure of being found out gets to him.

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  14. BobBradleysOpportunity
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Every single one of my 4 mids and 3 strikers blanked this week, but 42 points from my 3 defenders and keeper made up for it...odd week

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  15. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    still no final bps ?

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    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      yes

      Dave & Vince both got 3

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      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        If it is final why don't they just add them on?

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      2. trinzoo
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Lovely if Dave keeps it.

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  16. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is JWP really a good option for the WC? I can't make up my mind on him

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    1. DaddyPig
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I don't think so, he could easily go the rest of the season without doing anything.

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      1. trinzoo
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        How about just for 37 BB ? 5th mid in 343

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    2. JoroBG
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      think no

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    3. Spursfan9
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He has an awesome delivery on him. Had a couple of dangerous freekicks against Chelsea, and also takes the corners. I've got him in along with Gabbiadini. Hoping he'll get on the end of some of JWP's deliveries!

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      1. thomashl
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        If he's prone to rotation & a DGW 4pointer, I'm starting to consider T.Caroll so I can upgrade Anichebe to Afobe...

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  17. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Are you guys expecting Rashford to start next game?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah

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      1. TaiwanHC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        So Rashford-->Gabbiadini feels like a bad move then, right?

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        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I'd prefer Gab anyway.

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    2. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Probably but I'd rather Martial as striker

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      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Same. Could this be the time for a power-5 midfield this season? With Martial.

        My only problem with 5 big money midfields is that I really want to keep King.

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    3. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No, I don't think he will.

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    4. bring_on _the_fantasy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I think Rooney will play, can't believe he didn't play tonight, always scores against city!

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    5. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I think Martial will. Rashford put in a lot of running tonight. He may be rested for EL later in the week.

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  18. DaddyPig
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    So with loads in the bank, which striker should Negredo go for? Got my wildcard so it's just for next GW really. Aguero?

    DDG
    Alonso Valencia BDavies
    Sanchez Alli Zaha King
    Lukaku Kane Negredo

    Foster De Roon Barragan Amat

    Thanks!!

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  19. JoshHuntCUFC
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Forster Pickford
    Monreal Vertonghen Yoshida Kone Holgate
    Sanchez Hazard Alli Capoue Fletcher
    Kane Jesus Gabbi

    2x Arsenal, 3x Southampton for DGW 36 - Sanchez TC

    14x DGWers for DGW 37 - Bench Boost

    Rate my wildcard please 🙂

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  20. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    A. Willy luiz stephens bailly monreal
    B. Cech Alonso Yoshi Bailly Gabriel
    C. DDG luiz Yoshi Bailly Gabriel
    D. DDG luiz Stephens Gabriel Monreal

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  21. SheBangsTheDrums
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What do to do here for a 1 week punt before WC? (5.9 ITB)

    Thinking of Negredo to Gabby. Anything worth a hit?

    DDG
    Valencia Alonso Bavies
    Alli King Sanchez Zaha
    Lukaku Kane Gabby

    Grant Clayton Robertson Lescott

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    1. FPLHaggis
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Decent punt.

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  22. FPLHaggis
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    My strikers are Lukaku, Kane & Benteke.

    I only like Kane of these and would look to bring in two of Costa/Jesus/Gabbi for the other two.

    HOWEVER - I'm leading my ML by 50 points from 3 chasers - does it make sense to keep Lukaku if they all have him?

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    1. SheBangsTheDrums
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yep I'd keep to cover them especially if you're in cash leagues!

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      1. FPLHaggis
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks!

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  23. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Benteke is rising tonight so I amn thinking in doing this:

    Negredo, Lukaku -> Benteke, Gabbiadini

    This will give these 8 mids/fwds:

    Sanchez/Hazard/Alli/Eriksen/Zaha
    Kane/Benteke/Gabbiadini

    So next week I would bench Sanchez probably....

    Thought please?

    Time to think

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    1. SheBangsTheDrums
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      If keep Lukaku personally! Good home record, Chelsea leaking a few lately and he'll want to put on over his former club!

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  24. We Will Klopp you
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What are Valencia's chances of starting next game if you were to take a guesstimate?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      50/50

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    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      It depends on if he has a underlying knock/injury... Shouldn't need a rest after tonight.

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  25. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    A) Lukaku ---> Costa
    B) Lukaku + Zaha ---> Gabi + Haz (-4)
    C) Play Lukaku and Zaha

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  26. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Pep is in love with Jesus.

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  27. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    might think about holding willy

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  28. SuperDan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Pick one:
    A) Costa, Caballero, Yoshida
    B) Jesus, Boruc/Hennessey, Cahill

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    1. Aubaaaaa
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

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  29. Babit1967
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Valdes Jakupovic

    Gibson Mawson Valencia Yoshida Alonso

    Alli Carroll Zaha Sanchez Hazard

    Kane Lukaku Gabbiadini

    Save and 2 FT for next week, who would you bring in for Valdes/Lukaku to Cech and either Jesus or Costa?. Decisions.

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  30. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero certainly left his shooting boots at home

    He use to bury a lot of those chances in bygone years

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