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Dugout Discussion – Man United vs West Ham

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After Spurs breezed past Newcastle at St James’ Park, Manchester United entertain West Ham United in the final match of Gameweek 1.

The Red Devils’ summer signing Romelu Lukaku is heavily backed for this one, having scored in nine of his last 10 appearances against the Hammers in all competitions for Everton.

The most captained player (28%) in the Gameweek, he was also number one contender in our Captain Poll, earning 38% of the votes.

While Harry Kane proved a bitter disappointment with a one-point return against the Magpies, Lukaku’s response will be eagerly anticipated after a host of premium strikers hit the net over the last two days.

With the likes of Alexandre Lacazette, Sergio Aguero, Alvaro Morata, Roberto Firmino and Jamie Vardy all impressing, there’s no shortage of in-form big-hitters for out three-man frontlines right now.

Three goals and as many assists over pre-season suggests that Henrikh Mkhitaryan could stake a claim for midfield consideration, though the Armenian has been mainly overlooked – he’s owned by 7% to team-mate Paul Pogba’s 21%.

For the Hammers, a big display from former United man Javier Hernandez could have an impact on the overall standings –sitting in 21% of squads, he’s the fourth most popular forward in the game.

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  1. Sims
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    GW 3

    Lukaku vs leicester at OT

    Kane vs Bunrley at Wembley

    oooooo

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    1. Think
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Kane

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      rooney at chelsea too

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    3. VS10_
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I can see it. Lukaku smashes it on Saturday and then Kane C fails and is rage transferred out.

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  2. nanicollas
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    1 - I have Mitrovic and Iwobi that arent nailed
    2 - Zaha maybe injuried
    3 - I dont wanna PvA
    4 - I have Kane and Kaku

    What should I do?

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    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Wait and see for midweek news. No need to WC.

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      1. nanicollas
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I'm afraid of lose money

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    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      If you have Mitrovic and Iwobi as starters, I'd take a -4 and transfer them for sure starters. Keep the rest for now.

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      1. nanicollas
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        One of them must start 🙁

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  3. Agger
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    My predicted rank is around 1mil.
    Could be worse I guess.

    How about you lot?

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    1. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Pts?

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    2. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      1.3m 😎

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    3. The Gobstopper
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      1.2 million, at the moment. Probably won't get any higher, even with bonus points from Mkhi and Lukaku (as many others will get those points as well).

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      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        3,999,999

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  4. UshFPL
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    How did Kane play today? Any promise?

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    1. bananaboy331
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Missed two good chances

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    2. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Missed a sitter

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    3. Once,Twice,ThreeTimesFellai…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Hit bar and disallowed goal!

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    4. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He decided to see how may times he could hit the woodwork.

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      1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        once

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    5. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Hit post, disallowed goal for offside. 5 shots inside the box I believe. No need to panic.

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    6. polis
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Lots. Hit the post. Should have buried a chance.

      He'll score big, it's Kane. It just wasn't his week.

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    7. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      could have easily had a brace on another d̶a̶y̶ month

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    8. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Still needs to recover from those NFL 50yard kicks training he had with the Giants

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  5. Once,Twice,ThreeTimesFellai…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    How many of you are going to sit tight this week?? Hard to get balance between spotting opportunities and knee jerking!

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    1. Harper (No more Penandes)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Putting faith in your players always pays off

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    2. The Gobstopper
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'm going to jump. I usually sit tight, but I think I'll be a bit more aggressive this year and see how it pays off. No wildcard, but might take a -8 or more hit just to get people in that will see price rises.

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      1. Once,Twice,ThreeTimesFellai…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Who you going for for rises?

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        1. The Gobstopper
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Mounie, Eriksen, and Kolasinac, at the moment.

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          1. The Gobstopper
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            The sad thing is that I had all three in my squad up until my last set of transfers before GW1 started...

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            1. Once,Twice,ThreeTimesFellai…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Ha it's a killet. Whichnis why next year I'm only doing my team in last few days, to save myself the turmoil of knwoing I hadnothers in previous versions!

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

      Trying to do nothing too crazy this season so sitting tight until GW3. Lacazette is the only player i really want.

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    4. Wings Fan
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Me.

      Even if Zaha is out, I will play Carroll or Dann and save my FT.

      Also giving Gabbi another week. Atsu showed some promise against Spurs. Easy to knee jerk but 1 week isn't enough to prove anything.

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      1. In FPHell
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Atsu was definitely the best player for Newcastle today, Ritchie didn't seem to feature much

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    5. Robben Mee Blind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Think I'm sitting tight, even if Zaha is injured. 2FT will be lovely the following week

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    6. In FPHell
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Had Kane, Zaha, KDB but definitely sitting tight

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      1. In FPHell
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Unless Zaha I see injured then I'll have to see

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    7. Rash
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I normally knee-jerk but feel like sitting tight for a week to gather more info is the wiser move

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      1. Once,Twice,ThreeTimesFellai…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Will try follow suit. Firmino on oens really piqued my interest though, but then again Milner could be back next week

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        1. Rash
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I'm quite annoyed about firmino as I had him in Friday morning but I also had iwobi Friday morning too and switched both out. So it's swings and roundabouts... I'd like 2 FT gw 3 if poss

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    8. UshFPL
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Me. I want to give Fraser and Benteke another chance, then act. I have absolute faith in KDB and Kane

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    9. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'm 95% certain I will save.

      If necessary I'll play 2FTs and a hit ahead of GW3 but I'm hoping to get away with just 1-2 transfers.

      First few GWs are a mess usually for me.

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  6. Texas Pete
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Out all day and came back to find Eriksen, De Gea and captain Lukaku bringing home the bacon. Not a bad return in either sense of he word

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  7. King Sheep
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    75, I'll take that.

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  8. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    FPL Towers can't decide of Pogba or Martial get the last bap. Seems not to be Jones tho'

    2 for Mkhi, 3 for Kaku

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  9. Tarzan
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Going Zaha->Mikhi irrespective of Zaha's injury status
    Thoughts?

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    1. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Me too.

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    2. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      what injury status?

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      1. Tarzan
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Seems he posted a picture of a plastered leg(not sure)

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  10. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Alonso or a Spurs defender? I would have gone with a Spurs player originally but I was concerned about the much touted "Wembley Effect".

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    1. T C
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Trippier when he's fit.

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    2. el polako
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      There is no such thing , same as August effect on Kane - he did so well today.

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      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Bigger pitch though so more space which means their defence might not be as strong as last year. Hence my rationale about the Wembley Effect

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  11. Noobie
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    What should be the best buy in place of Fabregas? (0m in bank)

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    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Ramsey/Mata/Ritchie

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      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Ritchie had 2 touches of the ball

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    2. King Sheep
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Willian

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      1. Robson-Canoe
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        those fixtures though

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    3. Big_Bear
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'm wanting todo the same. I recon I'll move to Ramsey even with 2 tough away fixtures he looked in fantastic nick when he came on.

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  12. Robson-Canoe
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Jay Rod -> Mounié
    or
    Save Transfer?

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    1. AuFeld
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      J Rod has good under lying stats and a good schedule. I'm going to be patient and at least give him another week against Burnley.

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

      I'd save for now.

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  13. VFORVANDETA
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Score check.

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    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      65

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      1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        nice one, a good start.

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        1. Dreams
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers. Trolkaku saved the day.

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          1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            me too !

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            1. VFORVANDETA
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Cheers.

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    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      73

      23 on Sat, 50 on Sun... lol

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    3. Think
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      82

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    4. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      79

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    5. Abusement Park
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      75 rip

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    6. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      67

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    7. arthadox
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      65

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

      68 with a Kane C could have been a lot worse.

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    9. The Gobstopper
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      71...with Hegazi on the bench. : (

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      1. VFORVANDETA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Ouch.

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    10. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Why is it only people with good scores ask for a score check? 😉

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      1. VFORVANDETA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Didn't say mine was good.

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      2. Think
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        To share a joy among others who have good score.

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    11. Supersonic
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      88 with Kane blank

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      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Nice!

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        1. Supersonic
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers mate.. bloody Kane lol

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    12. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      76

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    13. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      66

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    14. PÍE
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      75

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      1. King Sheep
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        75

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    15. Frozen flying mammoth
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      66 when kaku and mhki bonus come on

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    16. T C
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      78.

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    17. UshFPL
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      66

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    18. BbBb
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      97

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      1. Supersonic
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Awesome!

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      2. VFORVANDETA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Nice Sir.

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      3. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Nice update your link must be last years id.

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    19. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      50 🙁

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    20. Saf10
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      65.

      Pogba, Jones and Lukaku (c) saved me from a miserable week..

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    21. ahak9
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      82 bro haha kau berapa

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      1. VFORVANDETA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Lapan lapan ja.Haha.

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      2. Gruu
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Wong ndeso, english please 🙂

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        1. VFORVANDETA
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Sure.

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    22. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      67

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    23. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      41

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    24. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      99

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    25. aarrgghh
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      85 and planning to wildcarding

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      1. VFORVANDETA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Why?

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    26. Deus
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      53

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  14. This Dijk aint free
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Fraser to Brunt or Xhaka?

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    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Neither

      This is called chasing points

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      1. Chill, we'll call you
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        And you should never chase points. There are more important things in life, like sunsets and long walks on the beach. Points. Bah.

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

      Neither. Keep.

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  15. emyoueffsee
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone around the 75 pt mark tell me there projected GW rank?

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    1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      200 k ish

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      1. emyoueffsee
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks mate.

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    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      73 points here & I'm on for about 3.2 millionth

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      1. Harper (No more Penandes)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        no chance

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  16. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Zaha injured?

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  17. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Mourinho never lost on a Sunday at home as a manager. Damn - got to keep that in mind when picking players.

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  18. twoplustwo
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Went 9th in a draft league so no good strikers left. Have:

    Walker Valencia Kola Bavies (Daniels)

    Mane Eriksen Willian Tadic Phillips

    Sandro (+ Mounie on bench!)

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  19. FantasyNik123
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    fplstatistics.co.uk seemed to have changed something as Xhaka was set for an upgrade but now has dropped below the 100 mark... Confusing.

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  20. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Is there any site to allows you to see your Mini League position?

    (Without paying for FFFIX)

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  21. Sims
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    why do people keep mentioning the kane disallowed goal as a positive for him?

    it's not like it was legit, plus the newc keeper stopped reacting once the flag for son went up

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  22. The Gobstopper
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Contemplating taking a -12 (or more) hit to get in on price rises. I've never done it before, but I want to keep my FT and would like to get some added value in the squad. Am I crazy?

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    1. Frozen flying mammoth
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

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      1. The Gobstopper
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Good to know...

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    2. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      no doubt

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  23. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    FPL is working again btw

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  24. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    guessing the 'The Mkhitaryan Race' wouldn't pass the acceptable filter, especially today

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  25. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    58 looks the average if autosubs have been worked out.

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    1. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Minimum score to stay in LMS?

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  26. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Assume the only real justification in taking a -4 this early is for owners of Fabregas, Cahill and/or Zaha (if his injury is legitimate or his price starts to drop because of the hysteria).

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  27. King Sheep
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Can someone please explain to me about the price-rises ?

    How many 0.1's does a player have to rise before you can sell him for a profit?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      2

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      1. King Sheep
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers bud! 🙂

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  28. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Zaha nowhere near to drop tonight. Now stop causing panic.

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    1. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      and wait for the news

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  29. Simon69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Where do I use my FT? Worried about lack of United cover.. Cheers.

    Foster,

    Cédric, Stephens, Danilo

    De Bruyne, Salah, Zaha, JWP

    Kane, Jesus, Firmino

    Subs: Elliot, Carroll, TAA, Hünemeier

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

      Surely would have to be One of the City players, but I'd want to keep them,

      Would remember we're a whopping one week in.

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    2. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      You've rather boxed yourself in if you want Lukaku... I'd hold (and hide behind your sofa during the Swansea game) then go Jesus + Zaha -> Lukaku + 6m.

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    3. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Much appreciated. I think it's that postgame fear but United looked so dangerous going forward. Tripled up on the wrong Manchester team I think...

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  30. schlupptheweek
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Well done to teams with >80 points especially. Anything between 50-80 points is an acceptable to good start, the first 6 weeks are a jostle for position so save transfers till next week unless you must.

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