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The Numbers Game – Manchester City

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Next up in our summer series of team-by-team analysis of the 2016/17 campaign are Manchester City.

We start by checking out the team performance levels over the previous campaign to look for any trends of improvement before assessing the Citizens’ standout individuals ahead of the 2017/18 season.

The arrival of Pep Guardiola helped the Etihad side up their points total from 66 to 78 last term, yet they finished some 15 points off the summit for the second successive campaign, claiming third position in the Spaniard’s first year in charge.

City also improved their goal tally, from 71 to 80, which was again the third best on offer, six behind Spurs at the summit.

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  1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    What's the craic with FPL adding players? I.E. Watson for Watford played last season, is playing right now in CDM but isn't in the game......

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      They will way before the start.

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  2. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    639 entered in LMS 😀

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    1. Gashead9
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      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I would like to enter please TM, what do I need to do?

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Enter 44937-13340 into https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/leagues/join/private

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    2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      640 now

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    3. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      The spamming has started 😛

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    4. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      code TM please?

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      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        The clues in the grav

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        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          haha duh, cheers I'm hungover today!

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    5. b✪mber
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah - keep 'em coming!

      Now imagine the pain of removing yourself from the league in GW3 and than having to manage it for the season 😀

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I got eliminated in GW3 two seasons ago.

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        1. b✪mber
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Ouch - I didn't know that.

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    6. Make Arrows Green Again
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      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Does anyone know if there is a maximum number of leagues you can enter?

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        League Types

        Private Leagues
        Private leagues are the heart and soul of the game, where you compete against your friends. Just create a league and then send out the unique code to allow your friends to join, easy!

        You can compete in up to 15 private leagues. There's no limit on the number of teams in a single league.

        Public Leagues
        Need an extra challenge? Then join a public league of 20 randomly assigned teams. You can compete in up to 3 public leagues.

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  3. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Plz rate my defence. Qnd if not good wat wud u change. Im doin a 532 fprmation

    Bellerin, lindeloff alonso , danials, Mcauley

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    1. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Me too 5-3-2
      And going with
      Cedric lindelof trippier kompany Monreal

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      1. Where dahoud at
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Nice. Rest team must be good

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        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          523 myself. If you downgrade Alonso a bit (1m) you can upgrade Daniels and McAuley by 0.5 each

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          1. Where dahoud at
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            Aye alonso big points tho. But miten be q bad idea muat get a look

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  4. Invincibles
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Courtois/foster
    Trippier, Lindelof, Bertrand, Ake, Mee
    Alli, Cout, willian, Redmond, RLC
    Luaku, Lacazette, Abraham

    RMT please

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    1. Mikeharbrw
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      if you're gonna have courtois have a 4.0 as your second keeper- there's no point in spending that much on keepers

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      1. Invincibles
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Would like rotation options where possible, alternative is to get begovic and leave 1m itb in case of lukaku > Kane

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        1. We Will Klopp you
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          If you're gonna rotate him then courtois isn't worth it, get DDG instead

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    2. Johnny Leghorn
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      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Tadic over Redmond?
      With Austin back and Gabbi around I think Tadic will see more assists and Redmond won't be playing as far forward as he did last season.

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  5. Exdeo
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    after all the tinkering one thing I am sure is defence. Foster and Myhill in the goal, I will play WC in GW4-5 anyway. And hate template defs - specially Cedric, also doubt I will have Daniels, maybe Trippier. I want Milner, looks best pool coverage to me. As to front line Aguero to Chelsea would change everything. So I am taking a break)))

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  6. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    I'm waiting for the top players to ask for a RMT so I can copy. Oh wait..
    They never post RMT's 😉

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    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Has Lawro posted one yet?

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    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      See below 😀

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  7. Mikeharbrw
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Latest draft...

    Foster // Myhill

    Lindelöf // Trippier // Cédric // Mee // Hünemeier

    Alli // Mané // Ramsey // Phillips // Carroll

    Lukaku // Kane // Gayle

    I've been covetously glancing Alonso and Milner's way but the potential incomings of Sandro & Robertson are giving me cold feet.

    Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Good team, no City though!!

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      1. Mikeharbrw
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Pep's rotation spooks me I think KDB & Jesus are the closest to nailed on but I would choose Alli & Mane over Kev and Lukaku / Kane over Jesus

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    2. Invincibles
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Don't get the Ramsey love, hunemeier wont play and dont think Carroll is a good rotation option, otherwise good

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  8. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Any active 4m defenders?

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    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Rangel covers Naughton and I think Long may cover Mee, useful but you need to buy the respective duos.

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    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Long (Burnley) might be a shout

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  9. Baines on Toast...
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    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Reading about Warren Buffett's favourite books and an investing quote came up that could be made for FPL:

    '1. Remember reversion to the mean. What's hot today isn't likely to be hot tomorrow. The stock market reverts to fundamental returns over the long run. Don't follow the herd.

    2. Time is your friend, impulse is your enemy. Take advantage of compound interest and don't be captivated by the siren song of the market. That only seduces you into buying after stocks have soared and selling after they plunge'

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    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      He is a big believer in quality, even if it appears to cost more?

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  10. Wings Fan
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Any thoughts on Ozil? I quite like the balance of this:

    Foster

    Cedric - Dawson - Ake

    Sane - Ozil - Willian - Tadic

    Defoe - Lukaku - Kane
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    4.0 - 4.5 - 4.5 - 4.0

    Ramsey still a bit too punty for me at this stage.

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    1. Mikeharbrw
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'd rather have Alli for the same price- even if you already have Kane

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    2. Johnny Leghorn
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      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Maybe it's just me but I like Ozil too this season and not sure why but I can't see Tott scoring like they did last year.
      I wouldn't go double Spurs attack esp with early fixture list. They are slow out the blocks. Chelsea and City are the early season goal scorers.

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  11. FPL ZB
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    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    My actual team:

    Foster Fabianski
    Lindelof Trippier Cedric Mee Rosenior
    Pogba Sane Willian Redmond Carroll
    Kane Lukaku Defoe

    Bit too safe and dull?

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    1. Mikeharbrw
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Don't think you need Pogba & Lukaku, one or t'other and I'd probably go Romelu

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    2. internal error
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      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Not keen on that midfield

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  12. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Man city will be this season's champion but there are too little players selected in drafts till now. Kun/jesus may cause many wildcards

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    1. One Man
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Might be champions or strong chance of being, no one knows yet.

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  13. One Man
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Double up on Pedro & willian anyone ? To risky ?

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  14. nobwak
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Any 6.0 midfielders worth looking at?

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    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Phillips perhaps.

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    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      5.5 is my punt level... doesn't matter which, it's a bandwagon position.

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Keep an eye on Fraser

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        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah him or JWP on the radar WR.

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    3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Richie if fit should be on all the dead ball stuff

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  15. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    On this until August I think:

    Foster (Elliot)
    Daniels • Cedric • Trippier (Yedlin • Rangel)
    KDB • Coutinho • Ramsey • Tadic (Loftus-Cheek)
    Kane • Lukaku • Gayle

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  16. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Why are WBA attackers so ignored here?

    They were also Pulis' attackers last season, but that didn't stop them to score well and constantly.

    Phillips is in my team since 1st draft and I think he is the one I am definitely starting with. But Chadli, Brunt and Rondon/JRod can be great options as well. Great fixtures are also plus.

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    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Philips was far from consistent later in the season, Chadli will be sold, Brunt will be POO, JRod will be injured

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Rondon will be Rondon

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      2. Dušan Citizen
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        How come Chadli will be sold?

        Phillips was more than consistent in the middle of the season. We all know that whole WBA is liability at the end of the season when they reach 40 points.

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        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Left behind for preseason tour after falling out with Pulis

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          1. Dušan Citizen
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            Great, even better for my Phillips pick.

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    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Rondon blanked 31 of 38... read that again.

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    3. b✪mber
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I had Rondon from GW20 to GW29 - that's why!

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    4. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      But surely better value than Ramsey and other weird ideas I see here.

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      1. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Rambo is scoring goals mate, he's like he used te be... the market hasn't acknowledged it, yet.

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        1. Dušan Citizen
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          So is Phillips 🙂

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          1. Netley Lucas
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            He's okay, what price? 6? Not a bad punt.

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            1. Dušan Citizen
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              Yup

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  17. Scratch
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Haha just noticed Rooney has 21% ownership. Mind boggling

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Will probably surprise a few.

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      1. Scratch
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        He'll surprise many of that 21%

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    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      It would be a lot higher with better fixtures. Could be great value

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  18. mcmd11
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Is Kane and Alli too risky? If so, who would you replace 1 of them with?

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    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Think about captaincy.

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    2. Mikeharbrw
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I like both... Mane for Alli if you're getting cold feet

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    3. One Man
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      No, go with Kane and Alli.

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  19. BigAsGiroud_
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    How about this team?

    De Gea/Foster
    Kolasinac/Lindelof/Cedric/Dawson/Rangel
    Sanchez/Tadic/Willian/B.Silva/RLC
    Lukaku/Firmino/Gayle

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    1. thom830g
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Would downgrade De Gea to maybe Fabianski or Begovic and release some money. Be careful with B. Silva. Hard to predict what he's going to do

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  20. thom830g
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    How do you guys rate Gabbiadini? Based on last season he could be pretty good value for money

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    1. bitm2007
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      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      doubtful starter, Charlie Austin likely to play up front.

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    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Based on DGWs when he trolled me badly, he could not.

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    3. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      i wouldn't recommend any Southampton strikers based on their lack of goals

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    4. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Nice fix. First 11 is something.

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    5. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Apart from early part of last year joining Soton, He has not got a great scoring record. I fancy Austin

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  21. conew
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Courtois/Elliot
    Lindelof, Tripler, 4,5, 4.5m 4.5m
    Willian, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, KDB, Couthino, Carroll
    Kane, Lukaku, Gayle

    I have left 0,5
    Any advice

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  22. Ten Season Wonder
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Is Forster worth the extra 0.5m over B.Foster ? (other GK is Elliot)

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    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      In my opinion, yes

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    2. PastaFasul
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      With his fixtures I think so, but I'd get some West Brom D if you don't get Foster.

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    3. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      WBA defenders same price as Saints defenders. With fixtures, you probably want one of each. Therefore Foster saves you £0.5m

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  23. I Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Lindelof or Bertrand?

    Already have Cedric.

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  24. PvA
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Do you have 3 players from a single team?

    If so, which team?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Huddersfield, Newcastle and Brighton.

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    2. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yep.

      Spurs & Saints

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    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Spurs and Saints. Makes things easy, they've got the same song.

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    4. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Saints and United, and doubles from City and Arsenal. Not got time for "coverage".

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    5. bitm2007
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      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Some have four, Walker and three other City etc, and they will be able to start them all providing no transfers are made.

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    6. FPL ZB
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      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      United

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    7. b✪mber
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Nope - a split double from Soton (Tadic+Cedric) and a D double from WBA(Foster+Dawson). That's it.

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  25. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Surely the start of this season is going to see less rotation at least pre-Europe matches, due to no major tournament rest and recovery required. Need to be a bit more careful with any youngsters coming back though I guess...

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  26. One Man
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Is Pedro & willian to risky ? If so who will I replace one with ?

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    1. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Pedro with Zaha, Lanzini, Phillips, Tadic or even David Silva.

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    2. b✪mber
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I think both of them is too much. I'm also in the "We like Pedro" camp, so I'd remove Willian.

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    3. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      one will do.

      Tough one as there's no stand out direct decent replacement as yet.

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  27. roscoe1891
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    What's the likely United backline? 4 at the back? 3?

    Also, why so much Willian love? Expected start with Hazard out?

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    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      They might play wing-backs.

      Yes.

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    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Probably 4 at the back v the easier teams.

      Valencia RB, Bailly/Jones/Lindelof/Rojo/Smalling/Rojo CB, Blind/Rojo/Shaw/Darmian LB

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      1. roscoe1891
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Starting 4?

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Valencia is the only nailed on player as things stand. Wait and see for the rest, a CB partnership will develop but could be anyone.

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  28. FPL ZB
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    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    21% Rooney ownership!?

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    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Price point, seems exactly right, for some.

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  29. Bobby_Baggio
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Afternoon all! How we all doing? Haven't had the chance to be on here much lately but hoping to change that! RMT out of 10 please chaps?

    Myhill - Foster
    Luiz - Trippier - Lindleof - Ake - Rosenior
    Alli - Salah - Sane - William - Carroll
    Lacazette - Jesus - 6m

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    1. FPL ZB
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      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Think you need to downgrade somewhere to get that £6m up to at least £6.5 as Gayle

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      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers

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  30. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Interesting information for us Eliteserien fantasy players.

    Diego Forlan is close on joining Sandefjord!

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