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Dugout Discussion – Arsenal vs Leicester

11 August 2017 3415 comments
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The 2017/18 season gets underway this evening as Arsenal entertain Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium.

With last season’s top scoring Fantasy Premier League (FPL) player Alexis Sanchez stuck on the sidelines through injury, the stage is set for new arrival Alexandre Lacazette to make an immediate impact.

Boasting an FPL ownership of 17%, he’s is the most popular Arsenal player after netting 28 times in Ligue 1 for Lyon last season.

Encouragingly for the hosts, Lacazette scored six goals in his last four opening day appearances in the French top division.

Fellow new arrival Sead Kolasinac also makes his Premier League bow tonight – he’s owned by 12% on the back of Sunday’s Community Shield strike against Chelsea.

With clashes against Man United, Chelsea and Liverpool also to follow in the first six Gameweeks, Leicester’s key assets have been mainly overlooked.

Only 4% have taken a punt on Jamie Vardy, who averaged a healthy seven points per appearance under Craig Shakespeare in the latter stages of 2016/17.

The Foxes also face promoted pair Brighton and Huddersfield over that period, though, affording us a chance to scout Vardy and new strike partner Kelechi Iheanacho as potential differentials up top.

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

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  1. MarvelouSuccess
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    comedy club. thanks kola.

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  2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    If anyone actually has Vardy then I salute you

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    1. Garlana
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Haha just commented similar below

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  3. Licky
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Ars-ennel Ars-ennel Ars-ennel

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  4. FrankieTheGent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Rant: I can't see my rival on draft. Wtf?
    Rant: This site, which is supposed to be a fantasy football site didn't even bother to renew dugout fc.

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  5. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    First time I've ever seen Lacazette and Kola play.

    Gonna be fantasy gold those two.

    Kola is actually a bit rubbish as a CB btw....he'd drive me mad running off up the pitch like that.

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    1. SkyByBo
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      He's a lwb...

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah. I wouldn't want him playing CB very often if I was Wenger.

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    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      He's a LM really, yeah, will really rip it up once the def's get back.

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      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        hihi

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        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Hey, I got him in Fantrax draft, 3rd pick on me draft of 15!!! 😆

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          1. Deulofail
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            I have him in FPL and both my FDL teams too 😀

            Just laughing at the "he's a LM really" Hihi

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            1. Netley Lucas
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              I know, but tbf, I did say he'll play LCB v the top teams 😆 I'll give you credit though, good spot 😉

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  6. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Tonight was like when your mum and dad let you open that one present on Christmas Eve.

    But tomorrow is still the big day!

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    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      great analogy. I had no players tonight and I still really enjoyed it

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      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Hopefully you get a present on Boxing Day (Sunday)

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        1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Lukaku hattrick hopefully

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    2. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      When every other present is socks?

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  7. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Well done Random name.... no matter how annoying it has been.

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  8. Feloh
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    one more Leicester goal and a yc for kola is that too much to ask from the FPL gods.

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  9. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    If arsenal manage 10
    clean sheets this season, Kolasinac will be the highest scoring defender

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    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      They said that about Moreno and bellerin last few seasons

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    2. Postman Ty
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      you're really that quick to forget alonso...

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  10. PvA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Knew it was a bad idea to bring in a player just because of what time they play

    I'm getting more seasoned

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    1. DantheManinaPan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      that part of the tactic?

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  11. MisterMaster
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I know it might sound like knee jerking but firmino to vardy looks like a great transfer for a deadly striker that vardy is, ill wait till bobby plays tomorrow

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    1. sugarmonster
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Terrible schedule for Lei. But come week 6...

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    2. *Reformed-Character*
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Has firmino even played yet ? Please stop it

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    3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      This is where a down vote button would be good.

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  12. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    You know what, there's more to this than mets the eye.

    We need to get out of this group think mentality and embrace the Maverickians.

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    1. Whirl
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      The FPL site almost encourages it, showing ownership %, transfers in & out

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    2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      it's been one game. no one can predict anything for the first gameweek, people just go stir crazy with no football. over the course of the season the group mentality often works well

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      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Gatekeeper.

        Got my eye on you.

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  13. Lallana_
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero and Jesus could be the new Suarez and Sturridge

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    1. DeathoftheParty
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Cricket score incoming

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    2. markmcr
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Nahhhh expect Aguero to be used mainly for Champ League this season, Jesus for PL

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    3. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah I can see that. Both awesome players. Their team is phenomenal on paper

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  14. Bring the Cavalry
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Swapped kolasinac for Kompany late on because I thought arsenal will could concede in their first 5 games. Missed tonight's game, did Kola look class going attacking wise?

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Class is the wrong word.

      He looked really strong going forward....beastly even.

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    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Looking great in attack ( can't really defend) and when Kos and Mustafi back will be pretty explosive as LWB

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    3. Gibbers123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Certainly wasn't afraid to get on the ball in the box and looks comfortable attacking. Lots of key passes earning him 35 bps which is v high for just an assist and conceding 3 goals

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  15. Ryan Naysmith
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Kola is literally a 9 year old who's better than everyone and does what he wants because it's his ball

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  16. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Laca Looks Good

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    1. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      If only there was someone on here to tell us he was essential

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  17. MFC86
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Get Iwobi on

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    1. SilkySkills
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Sanchez report - stomach feeling worse

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  18. KOLASINA(C)
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    COME ON KOLA, BE TOUGH, AS YOU ARE, HOLD THIS GODDAMN BAP

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    1. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Are you Kolasinac or not. Make up your mind!

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  19. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Kola assist 🙂

    But he should have scored himself 🙁

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  20. Individual
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who got the assist?
    My man Kolasinac of course.

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    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 18 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      You win a bun if you can define his position based on any coaching manual.

      He clearly plays where he likes.

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      1. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        kola would eat that bun and anything else in his path

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      2. MrZ
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        In guardian team sheet kola's place is different with holding & monreal 😀

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      3. Individual
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Absolutely. No idea what role he's playing!

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  21. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Kolasinac average position on the halfway, 100% tackling success. Impressive.

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    1. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Legend in making

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    2. Hamstergod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      He might achieve Guy Demel status very soon

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  22. Net Gains
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    What do you think Lacazette is thinking right now?!

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    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I hope Random Name is proud of me.

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    2. SilkySkills
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I did my job

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    3. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      "What the f%ck are you doing Ozil...give me some goddamn service!"

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      1. thepeen555
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        This lol

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  23. Limbo
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Activates wildcat

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    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Activates calmcat

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      1. Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        * Purrs and falls asleep *

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    2. Galza
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Meeow

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    3. Paganoi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Activates coolcat.

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    4. Aarono23
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      New chip?

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      1. Limbo
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        For those that can afford it

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    5. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      It'll come up from under the turf ala Gladiator

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    6. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Activates top cat

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      1. Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        * hides from Officer Dibble *

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  24. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Carragher just called him "Kolashanich"

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    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      ...he's strong to the finich, cos he eats his spinach...

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    2. thepeen555
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Carra is the male genitals

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      1. The Tinkerman
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Is that a compliment these days?

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        1. thepeen555
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Ha ha wasn't meant that way no 🙂

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    3. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Kalashnikov

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    4. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah gets on my goat too

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  25. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Arsenal defence a Shambles

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    1. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Oh! It's Arsenal?! Thought I was watching West Ham. I'm colorblind btw...

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    2. dvdguy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Monreal the CB, Wenger's havin' a laugh

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  26. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Your seasons aren't over yet people. There is still 68,310 minutes of football left in the season.

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    1. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah but Iwobi didn't play, so...

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    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Great maths. Did you use a calculator?

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      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Salty?

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    3. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No added time? Dam

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    4. UshFPL
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No there's not. There's 34,110

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      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Correct. Good work.

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  27. Lallana_
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Arsenal fans were ready for WengerOut one second, the next they start singing Giroud's name haha

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    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Did you just make that up

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    2. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      How do you decide your songs?

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  28. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Lol and me listening to you guys and taking Vardy out of my team on Wednesday...

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    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      At*

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    2. DAZZ
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      You didnt follow the herd did you?

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      1. The Tinkerman
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        🙁

        I had Vardy for about 75% of my drafts but got constant stick for it... decided it must be my fan bias towards Leicester and wanted a Liverpool attacker... so Firmino is in there.

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        1. The Tinkerman
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          At least it's an easy transfer

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        2. GREENDREAMS11
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          you have to take responsibility for your own actions

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          1. The Tinkerman
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            No!

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        3. MrZ
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Bobby is not even play yet

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    3. FlockofSeagulls
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Hey fellas we got one! 😆

      He actually listened to us. 😆

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    4. Butcher
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Here we go again

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  29. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Important information: you can see rivals team in the official FPL app.

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  30. walkman666
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Gotta give Wenger some credit, two of three attacking subs scored.

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    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      The man is a genius.

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    2. Debauchy
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      not many on here will concede

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    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      He threw the kitchen sink at them . It wasn't tactical genius it was desperation

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      1. Debauchy
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        All in a days work

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