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The Scout Squad – Gameweek 3

23 August 2017 3173 comments
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Something’s got to give this Gameweek. Someone’s going to be wrong.

Nearly 100,000 Fantasy Premier League managers have ditched Harry Kane since the weekend, but our Scouts are sticking by him.

The Spurs striker has one last chance to break his August hoodoo when Burnley come to Wembley on Sunday. You suspect the combined expertise of our Fantasy Football Scout regulars and current Hall of Fame #1 Peter Kouwenberg might not be so forgiving again should he blank for the third successive match.

Marcos Alonso’s double against Spurs means he’s also popular, while Crystal Palace assets in defence and attack are feeling the love despite the zero points that Frank de Boer’s men have thus far returned this season.

The visit of shot-shy Swansea City to Selhurst Park is the reason for that, but more predictable big guns – Chrisitan Eriksen and Henrikh Mkhitaryan among them – dominate our Scouts’ thoughts in midfield.

Here are the initial opinions of our selection panel.

PaulJontyMarkPeter
GoalkeepersHeurelho GomesWayne HennesseyBen FosterBen Foster
Ben FosterBen FosterWayne HennesseyWayne Hennessey
Wayne HennesseyJoe HartHeurelho GomesJonas Lossl
DefendersMarcos AlonsoBen DaviesKieran TrippierMarcos Alonso
Ben DaviesMarcos AlonsoMarcos AlonsoBen Davies
Ahmed HegaziAhmed HegaziPatrick van AanholtCraig Dawson
Phil JonesRyan BertrandPhil JonesMiguel Britos
DaniloTimothy Fosu-MensahAhmed HegaziDanilo
MidfieldersChristian EriksenChristian EriksenChristian EriksenChristian Eriksen
Sadio ManeDavid SilvaKevin De BruyneHenrikh Mkhitaryan
Henrikh MkhitaryanPaul PogbaHenrikh MkhitaryanRicharlison
David SilvaMichail AntonioSadio ManeAaron Mooy
RicharlisonRicharlisonMatt PhillipsDavid Silva
ForwardsHarry KaneHarry KaneHarry KaneHarry Kane
Romelu LukakuRomelu LukakuRomelu LukakuRomelu Lukaku
Javier HernandezJavier HernandezGabriel JesusJavier Hernandez
Alvaro MorataChristian BentekeChristian BentekeAlexandre Lacazette
Christian BentekeGabriel JesusAndre GraySteve Mounie

Paul says…

I was intending to favour Watford’s left flank at home to Brighton, with both Jose Holebas and Richarlison likely to trouble the visitors’ veterans right-back, Bruno.

Both produced four key passes in the win at Bournemouth, while the Brazilian’s total of eight shots in the box is top for midfielders after two Gameweeks.

But Holebas’ dismissal in the Carabao Cup puts paid to that, although the in-form Richarlison remains in my plans.

Pep Guardiola’s decision to haul off Gabriel Jesus at the break against Everton has me second-guessing Man City’s side for their visit to Bournemouth. David Silva’s budget-friendly 8.0 price tag brings him into contention, having created more chances than any team-mate so far.

I’m keeping faith with Harry Kane. Number one forward for shots and efforts in the box, he hosts a Burnley outfit that placed second-bottom for attempts conceded in the penalty area last term.

Christian Benteke could also be in profit at home to a Swansea City side that sits bottom for shots conceded in the box and big chances against. No forward has registered more big chances than the Palace striker, despite his failure to find the net.

Peter says…

The boringly predictable Romelu Lukaku and Henrikh Mkhitaryan have served me well in both the Scout Picks and my own squad since Gameweek One, even if points have tended to come late on in matches. There are compelling arguments in favour of Paul Pogba and even Anthony Martial, but I’m staying loyal to my original pairing. For now.

By contrast, my faith in Bournemouth’s assets is rapidly failing. I know that Manchester City failed to impress on Monday night, but I think they’ll bounce back against a Cherries side which lacks the confidence or defensive stability which Everton showed in abundance. While I feel reports of Kevin De Bruyne’s demise have been greatly exaggerated, I’m going for the cheaper and less hairy option of David Silva.

As highlighted in recent articles, Harry Kane’s August hoodoo conceals the fact that he has fired off 14 attempts on goal, eleven in the box and four on target.

Burnley have been fairly miserly in terms of shots conceded in the box, but my view of the phrase ‘class is permanent’ means Kane can’t go three games without a blank, so I’m holding on come hell or high water.

On the other hand, Christian Eriksen has been delivering his usual regular assists, while promising some goal threat himself, and he too retains his position in my squad, along with team-mate Ben Davies.

Brighton have conceded more big chances (six) than anyone bar Swansea, while Watford – perhaps surprisingly – lie fifth for shots on target, so bringing in Richarlison seems an easy shout.

The Seagulls may also struggle to find their first goal of the season against the Hornets, so Miguel Britos fills another cheap slot. Overall, it’s an interesting week in terms of fixtures and quite a few low to mid-range assets could top the weekly points by 6pm on Sunday.

Jonty says…

Spurs’ clash with Burnley on Sunday is dominating my selection.

Given that the Clarets only managed 13 goals on the road last season, I’m backing clean sheet points for my top defender pick Ben Davies. He also gets my vote after registering more corners than Christian Eriksen so far this campaign.

Speaking of the Dane, he is my top midfielder this week after assisting all three of Spurs goals so far. With Burnley failing to keep a clean sheet to this point – and only mustering four shut-outs on the road last season – this looks an ideal fixture for him.

One of the reasons I’ve shunned Kevin De Bruyne for the trip to Bournemouth is that I think Eriksen offers the chance of more points this week and beyond, for 0.5 less.

However, I’d still like to see Manchester City attacking coverage, so have nominated David Silva for inclusion. In a free central midfield role, he has created nine chances so far – the same as Manchester United’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan and only one less than the league’s most creative player, Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil.

Harry Kane has to be my top striker for this set of fixtures, despite his failure to score against Newcastle and Chelsea this season, or indeed ever in the Premier League during August. With the goals imminent table in hand, I’ll be referring to his 14 goal attempts over that period – more than any other player so far – to back him as the first name on the Scout Picks’ teamsheet.

Elsewhere, West Ham’s trip to Newcastle appeals as the Hammers look to capitalise on a strong attacking display in their 3-2 loss away to Southampton. Michail Antonio is perhaps slightly over priced at 7.5 but I think, given his four shots and lowly 0.3% ownership, he could reward those who draft him in.

However, I concede that a Spot the Differential article place may be more fitting for him, particularly as his team-mate Javier Hernandez (7.1) has a kinder price tag and heads into the weekend off a St Mary’s brace.

Mark says…

I’ve tried desperately not to give in to knee-jerk tendencies, keeping faith with some names that – so far this week – have been labelled as disposable by some.

To an extent, that begins in defence where I’m taking a risk on Kieran Trippier.

I want to cover Spurs’ rearguard against Burnley and, while Ben Davies clearly has merits, I can’t dismiss Trippier’s qualities as a provider of goals. Five assists from six starts last season demonstrated his talents and, if he’s passed fit for Gameweek 3 as I expect, then he has to be in the Picks.

In attacking areas, I’m refusing to give up on Manchester City just yet.

I’ve retained both Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus. The trip to Bournemouth looks to be the ideal fixture for Pep Guardiola’s side to make a statement – only Swansea have allowed more chances than the Cherries so far this season.

An early breakthrough for City will bring Bournemouth on to them, and I can see their attack picking them off with three or four goals. De Bruyne and Jesus remain the star attractions for me – despite back-to-back blanks.

But the Spurs attack also has to be covered. Both Christian Eriksen and Harry Kane look essential, but hopefully, with the likes of Matt Phillips and Andre Gray in my squad, I’ve put forward some value options to help balance the budget come Friday.

The Community Champion

Representing the Community against the Scout Picks in Gameweek will be Malcolm Tucker for England manager. This is his ninth season, with 2013/14’s finish of 8,086 his best yet.

The community champion who has the best lead over the Scouts during 2016/17 will win a £100 Amazon voucher (currently we can only offer Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com vouchers).

Last Gameweek’s champion Urchin beat the Scouts 34 to 23 and is now the manager to beat in the race for the £100 prize.

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  1. False 9 Explained
    FlockofSeagulls
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    I don't know if this is a stupid question but I am a seagull after all.

    I could be way off, but does the whole point of the 'False 9' formation and strategy revolve around the concept that a midfield player takes up the number 9 role in a more fluid and freer way than a more big target man striker traditionally would?

    So it's more about a midfield type in that role dropping deeper to link attack for fluidly with the midfield and attack in unison, rather than a traditional number 9 providing a target and holding up play whilst his midfield arrive from deeper positions?

    Can someone explain this to me as I don't think a fully understand the concept?

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      think back to when pep switched to using messi as a false 9 at barca. all you need to know

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

        I understand Barca mastered the concept with Messi but Messi probably could have played RB at that time in that team and still had the effect they did.

        My question relates more to the mechanics of the strategy and how it applies for teams who use it now and don't have a player of Messi's calibre to execute it.

        Maybe a complex question more suited to those who actually understand the concept rather than just knowing that Barca and Messi mastered it.

        No offense. 🙂

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    2. barracuda
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      What midfielder takes a number 9 role anyway? A donkie?

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      1. Random Name
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        firmino

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

        That's my point though. Does the strategy actually rely on the fact that a midfield player plays as the false 9, or could an actual no. 9 still play that role? I hope that makes sense?

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        1. Random Name
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          no, any player could still play that role

          Effectively you'll have for example maybe 3 players up front, one on the right wing, one on left and one central. Now these positions aren't fixed and they are free to move about on the front line but it's that central player (the false no.9) who will stay predominantly in the middle. That's the simplest i can explain it tbh without writing too much

          You could still have a no.9 as a false no.9 but if you have a striker on the pitch why would you not just play him striker? The idea of having a midfielder who is the complete package so to say maximises the potential of the false no.9 formation as he is able to play on wings, make good passes and finish chances - that's why messi was so good at it. Hope this helps.

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

            Great answer, thanks.

            Your comment: "You could still have a no.9 as a false no.9 but if you have a striker on the pitch why would you not just play him striker?"

            This is what I was alluding to. So the whole concept of the false 9 strategy is maximised by having a more well rounded midfield type player in that false 9 role rather than an actual no. 9, otherwise as you said, it would just be a more traditional formation with the striker playing as the no. 9.

            The reason I asked all this is because of Firmino.

            So it's a well known fact that Liverpool have adopted this false 9 formation with Firmino, a midfield player, playing as the false 9. Last season he was correctly listed as a mid, but season listed as a striker.

            So why? With all the information available regarding Liverpool's use of this false 9 strategy last season and Firmino almost being locked as that false 9 midfielder, why the hell wasn't he listed as a midfielder again? I don't get it.

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            1. Random Name
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              I reckon with firmino, the thinking up in fpl towers is that as he's playing the false no.9, although technically not a striker you won't see him falling back into midfield as deep as he used to sometimes. Theoretically in that postion he'll get more goals especially being on pens and he has been given the no.9 shirt at liverpool. having said that i'm not 100% certain how or why they made that decision.

              I saw people claim Alli should be a striker if firmino and king have both been made strikers. But with Alli he plays a much bigger role in midfield than firmino and king right now.

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              1. Rover
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 3 months ago

                Agree with your reasoning, but just one small thing. As of when the position change was announced, there was absolutely nothing to indicate that Firmino would be on pens. Back then, it was basically nailed onto Milner.

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    3. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      And I ran, ran so far awayyyyyy

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

        I couldn't get away.

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    4. Captain Roberto
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. That's basically it.

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    5. RIPAguero
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      "A False 9 is a decoy centre forward in a side deliberately set up without a dedicated striker. Instead of playing as the furthest man forward in his team's set-up, the False 9 is a lone forward employed to drop deeper, back into midfield at every opportunity."

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    6. Stat Sloth
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      In fpl terms, if a team plays with a false nine they most often have rw and lw players in their formation (unless you are parking the bus, or your name is Tony Pulis). These wing players will benefit the most from the team playing with the false nine, as they will play higher up the pitch, as well as making more runs towards the box. Hence, they will produce more shots, and chances for other teammates. They will be more involved in the attacking play, resulting in more points. Assuming, of course, that the system works, as with Mane and Salah in LIV.

      Now, depending on the formation, there could be other players aldo benefitting. A few sides will also play with wing backs and false nines. When the false nine drops to midfield, a defensive midfielder will fall to the central defence. In this system the wing backs will operate as midfielders, or even as wingers. So far I only remember MCI and CHE playing this from the go, as well as ARS and TOT when they were chasing to score.

      Hope this helped. Good luck!

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    7. Freddo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      The false 9 at Liverpool has Firmino dropping slightly deeper with Mane and Salah pushing further forward, could argue that it improves them as options over the player listed as the striker.

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    8. The Rumour Mill
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      The term was first coined by Michael Cox back in about 2008 to describe the system Roma were playing at the time with Totti in the no. 9 position. This was then used to describe the great barca and united teams of the time too as they adapted the system. If you want to know more about the history of the position I suggest the excellent books by Michael cox - "the mixer" and by Jonathan Wilson. - "inverting the pyramid" which both talk about changing football tactics over time. Fascinating stuff!

      Here's an article written by Cox specifically about the false 9 position and Firmino though!

      https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/michael-cox-how-firminos-excellent-false-nine-display-almost-led-liverpool-victory

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    9. Ruth_NZ
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      As I understand it, the key aim of playing with a false #9 is to exploit different attacking areas to the more classic approach. The first of these is the gap between the midfield and defence.

      When the false #9 drifts into that space, the CBs don't have anyone to mark. They are faced with either having to follow the false #9 into that territory (which pulls the defence out of shape and creates gaps for the wide forwards to run into) or to pass them on to their CDM, creating an extra problem in the midfield where the false #9 team will now likely have an overload.

      The second area the false #9 system seeks to exploit is the space in forward wide areas. These often offer 1-1 opportunities anyway and when the opposition plays with wingbacks that can be even more so. The wide forwards are often able to receive the ball unchallenged in quite advanced positions if the ball is moved quickly and are in a position to cut inside and attack the goal. That's where the fashion for opposite-footed widemen comes from. Exactly what Liverpool are doing with a right footer (Mané) playing wide left and a left-footer (Salah) wide right. Their role is to score goals rather than providing goals for a centre forward.

      Whilst a mobile, energetic player (like Firmino) is very well cut out to play false #9, what it most requires is cleverness and game understanding. Zlatan (who you'd hardly call mobile and energetic) actually played like a false #9 in some games last season against opponents with wingbacks or pushed-on fullbacks. Mourinho's plan was to hamper the wingbacks by having two fast wide forwards always attacking the space behind them. Zlatan drifted quite deep in those games but of course he has the class and vision to compensate for his (relative) lack of pace.

      This is one way a 4-3-3 team like Liverpool can challenge a 3-4-3/3-5-2 team successfully. Another is to match the opponent's formation but that can lead to big problems if you don't have the personnel for it (as Everton found at Chelsea last season).

      That's how I understand it anyway.

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      1. The Hobbit
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Very well explained. One of the most importaint things in a false 9 is that marking becomes difficult for opposition CBs cause hes going deeper then his wingers.

        Although I guess it was more of a case in the past, when false 9 was something new and unexpected. These days good managers have ways to deal with this strategy.

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      2. Margarido
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Nailed it Ruth!

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  2. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    People getting waaaaaaaay too carried away with United around here.

    They've played a depleted West Ham side and a Swansea that look like a shoe-in for relegation this season - and it ended up being a flattering scoreline in that match. Probably the easiest 2 opening fixtures they could have wished for.

    Leicester have weapons to hurt any team. After that it's Stoke, Everton, Southampton... tricky games they could grind out decent results against but the idea of going ham on 3 United assets seems very optimistic to me.

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    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      aving 3 from the team destined for top 2 this year (imo) is login not overkill.

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      1. Scratch
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Pick players based on their next several games, not where you think they will finish end of season.

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        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          But they are fixture proof in my viewpoint so I am doind precisely that.

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          1. Scratch
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            United attacking players are anything but fixture proof. If you know anything about Mourinho it's that he's more than happy to take low scoring draws in the big games, it's been his MO for about 15 years.

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            1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              That's just subjective b/s if you don't mind me saying so.

              And opinionated up your own jacksy ..To be Blunt !

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              1. Scratch
                • 16 Years
                8 years, 3 months ago

                I don't take offence it's all good. Especially when you're wrong 😉

                However... Mourinho's PL sides haven't won any of their last 9 away matches against top 6 opposition. With a total of 1 goals scored in the last 8 of those, 4 were 0-0 draws.

                Last season home and away he won 2/10 against top 6 opposition.

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                1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
                  • 8 Years
                  8 years, 3 months ago

                  People Change
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                  "Let the horses run free"

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            2. Captain Roberto
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              It's observable that Jose kills games he thinks he might lose but goes attacking in every other match.

              Last season should not be considered as a blueprint for his style this season because he now has the pace to play on the counter.

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    2. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      United were struggling against these teams last season grinding out close wins and ending in 0-0 draws. It's clear they have clicked this season and will be a force to be reckoned with. Of course they won't score four every game but there is reason to be optimistic.

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    3. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Well that might be, but did they have to win 7:0 for you to consider them a real threat?

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      1. Scratch
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        What?

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    4. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Take a guess at your allegiance?

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      1. Scratch
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Go for it

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        1. @fpl_phenom
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Liverpool

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          1. Scratch
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            Can't stand Liverpool. And no, not Pound Citeh either.

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            1. @fpl_phenom
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              I think Lukaku and Mhkitaryan look like scoring a lot of FPL points... no need for all 3 attacking though I agree. 1 defender seems sensiblyto have given their cleanie record

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    5. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      As a utd fan I tend to agree. I think one attacker and one defensive asset is plenty. But I understand why, there are not many value mids this year and both Mkhi & Pogba will likely prove way underpriced.

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      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Utd fan and I think a def , Mhkitaryan and Lukaku is the way to go. Hoping Luke Shaw nails down the left back spot soon.

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        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah I think it's close. I currently have KDB so will be an easy downgrade to Mhki if KDB blanks again. GL!

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    6. Somalion
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Leicester who like the pacey high counter and pressing attack offering United far more room to launch their own counters than Swansea did.

      Stoke who are quite impossible to predict I've found. Could be a lock out, could be a rout.

      Everton are a good side, toughest game of the lot (although they gave City a ridiculous amount of chances even when they had the man advantage).

      Southampton kept a cleanie against Swansea, a side as you said are relegation candidates. Come up against West Ham, who go a man down, and still concede two defensively dreadful goals.

      Not that I'm advocating an attacking triple up, but a mid + Lukaku isn't overkill. I happen to have DDG as my GK seeing as they'll keep plenty of cleanies and he was an easy fire and forget choice.

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      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        This

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      2. Scratch
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Don't necessarily disagree with anything you wrote, what i'm saying is there's a big United love-in and it is entirely based on 2 of the easiest fixtures they will play all season.
        Will that hold up against the likes of Everton? I highly doubt it.

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        1. Somalion
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          As a United fan I love it 😉

          I could see Everton as a sticking point, or at least I did but in all truth they looked poor on MNF against City. Even with the man advantage, they seemed determined to park the bus and let City pummel them. I definitely agree the actual quality of the teams they face will be higher (feeling a little less confident in a few of DDGs cleanies) but maybe what will benefit United is more space to attack? Swansea honestly camped in their box for 70 minutes, even while they were 1-0 down. As soon as they opened up, United put another 3 past them. I don't think any of the upcoming teams will defend like that barring maybe Stoke? The others have better quality defenders as opposed to 11 men crammed in the box. That space might suit United a bit more.

          Hard to call, I don't begrudge anyone lumping on them given how early in the season it is and the lack of any real info/form. Likewise, I think your point is entirely fair.

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    7. Ramboros
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Swansea being poor at defending is nonsense. 26 goals conceded in 20 matches post Bradley. 3 CS in the last 3 games of the pre-season. 5 CS and 8 GC in the last 10 PL games. That was the stats before Man Utd played them. Man Utd is by far the most deadly team I've seen face Clement's side.

      A lot of teams will struggle against Man Utd this season, especially when they are 1-0 down. Man Utd has added a dimension to their game that wasn't there last season. They will kill off games on the counter.

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      1. Scratch
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        They gave up about 30 chances vs Southampton, about half a dozen of which were legit goal scoring opportunities.

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        1. Ramboros
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Which is pretty much your average Southampton home game.

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          1. Scratch
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            Except it isn't

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  3. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Price Changes - 24th August 2017

    🔻  Walcott, Skalak, Kenedy, D.Gray, M.Sakho, B.Silva, Shaqiri, Lamela, Rondón

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    1. Sadio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Booooooo

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    2. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      A quiet day

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    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      wow no risers, good news

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

      Wow I'm surprised

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    5. Dreams
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers Mr. Magic.

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

      Dang, no matter how much they adjust, FPLStatistics still overestimates risers.

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      1. Diva
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        They didn't yesterday.

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      2. Pigeon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Remember wildcarding plays a factor, the site is great

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    7. IRBOX ⚽
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      The lack of risers is becoming frustrating

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      1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        You are the first person to say this on the website I think

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        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Makes it hard to build team value and suits the dullard to a tee. Many would agree if you do more research

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    8. _Greg
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      hmmm wanted pogba to rise a different day to jones so I could make a final decision and bank a profit.

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    9. Fantasy Football Friend!
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      No Pogba rise 🙁

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      1. marquinhos
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        *dabs*

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    10. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Salah survives... wildcards.....
      Thanks TM

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    11. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Nooooooooo I needed that rise on Mane ffs

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    12. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      WC ain't going to yield the double rises I thought it might. Oh well.

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    13. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Remember last season when many had Rondon & Walcott in and out of their teams, two frustrating assets those!

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    14. 42towels
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks for posting this every day, TM. Is there a reason why this is not made a hot topic every day or shown somewhere on the site?

      Also, have the dogs and bots stopped competing for fastest posting of price rises? 🙂

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Easy enough to find by sticky in the overnight article or you could bookmark http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/Home/Events

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    15. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      cheers TM

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  4. Thursday's pressers
    A.T
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Thursday pressers.

    8:45am Arsenal
    12:30pm Huddersfield
    1pm Leicester
    1:30pm Watford
    1:45 Brighton

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    1. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers Timbo!

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    2. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      nice one

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    3. Samurai Blue
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks AT.

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  5. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Alexis and Koscielny are available for selection. Great news! 🙂

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    1. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Uh-oh

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    2. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      great for lacazette ,gets that oaf welcrap on the bench...

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      1. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        ...and Kola to LWB hopefully.

        Big Sanchez haul and in fly the GW3 wildcards...

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        1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          this

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    3. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      The Sanchez news is massive, expected Kosc

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    4. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Awesome. Sanchez v Lovren at the weekend could be gold

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    5. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Would be a great captaincy differential week after. Last season he got benched GW4 but he hasn't played much so shouldn't need a rest after internationals.

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    6. Rains of Castamere
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I'm on WC now and I'm torn between bringing him in now or just leaving some spare cash for BOU in GW4

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    7. The Rumour Mill
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Chances of Alexis being reinjured on international duty with Chile? LOL. Cue Arsene blowing his top!

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    8. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      my gw 4 free hit is shaping up 😀

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    9. Lord Bendtner, TGSTEL
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Massive as an Arsenalfan.
      Very tough to get in as a FPL-manager, without dropping kane/kaku.

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    10. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Another reason why wildcarding now is madness. So much will change over the next few weeks with key players coming back, the end of the transfer window and the international break throwing up injuries etc.

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      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        the problem with that approach is there is never a period of stasis.

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    11. mitsubishi_uniball_micro
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Sky Sports predicting the lineup today, they predict Kola in CB!!! What's going on, Arsene?

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

    I don't trust Klopp.

    He has proven in the past he will rotate. Why are we pretending he won't?

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    1. dodge4304
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Nice to see mane coming off even if it's 5 mins.

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    2. Captain Roberto
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Mane and Firmino are his two best players. They are nailed on.

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  7. dodge4304
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Hello

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  8. dodge4304
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Oooohhh so close

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  9. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    This is unconfirmed (legal reasons) but from reliable source. Virgil van Dijk could have UCL release clause in his contract. #LFC

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    1. SuperMario
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Scotty B are you Indikalia on Twitter or just copying his tweets? 🙂

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    2. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      #CFC

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    3. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      "Legal reasons" sounds a lot like "made up" to me.

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  10. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Team: 2.5itb & 1FT

    Foster-Myhill
    Cedric-Stephens-Simpson-Naughton-Long
    Mane-Salah-Pogba-Atsu-Caroll
    Lukaku-Kane-Mounie

    A) Stephens--->Alonso (because Stephens may lose his place?)
    B) Atsu/Mounie Upgrade (7.5/8.5 mid/fwd)
    C) Save FT for Hazard/Alexis

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  11. PEPSIMAN
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Good to go?

    DeGea
    Dawson/Bertrand/Kolasinac/Ake
    D. Silva/Pogba/Eriksen/JWP
    Kane/Lukaku

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    1. klegend
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Jwp likely to be benched again

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  12. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Any chance Pep drops one of Jesus or Aguero this Saturday? KDB could flourish if Pep moves away from the 2 man full forward line.

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    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Sterling could start over Jesus imo

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      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        I hope not as I have just taken a shafting to the tune of 0.1m to keep him

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    2. Captain Roberto
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Keeper
      Fernandinho Kompany Stones Danilo
      Yaya D.Silva
      B.Silva KDB Sterling
      Aguero

      I think he might change to this

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      1. Howgegoals
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        tempted to agree with this, I have KDB and Jesus, I want the tactics to change for KDB but that will mean no Jesus! So I've I emailed PSG telling them Aguero is interested in joining...

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  13. LAMB TEA
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    choose one

    1) maguire
    2) cedric
    3) jones

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    1. klegend
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Cedric

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    2. dodge4304
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Cedric (as an owner)

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    3. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I was in same boat... daniels replacement? I went maguire even with 2 bad fixtures. He's a threat

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      1. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        *I do own bertrand already re cedric

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    4. Captain Roberto
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      jones

      He plays for the best team out of the three

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  14. klegend
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Start 2

    Suttner (wat a), mbemba (whu h), Mee (Spurs a)

    And

    Carroll (palace a), jwp (hud a)

    Cheers!

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  15. SuperMario
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Start Daniels or Suttner this weekend??

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  16. Hardly Athletic
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    How's my wildcard squad looking? 0.0 itb.

    Foster - Elliot
    Cedric - Jones - Dawson - Maguire - Zanka
    Eriksen - Mane - Mkhitaryan - Richarlison - Atsu
    Lukaku - Kane - Calvert-Lewin

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    1. Alan_T
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Reckon Calvert-Lewin is nailed?

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      1. Hardly Athletic
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Yes, he's played 90 minutes in both games.

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    2. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Like Calver Lewin, but you need at least one of Davies/Trippier

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  17. Mr Blonde
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    You know you're at an all time low when you're being trolled by Emre Can!

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  18. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Does Hegazy get benched when McAuley is back?

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    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Surely

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    2. Vinyl78LP
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      @38 maybe McAuley's time is up as a nailed on starter - Pulis may be looking to the future?

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    3. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I'd imagine e when Evans and mcauley are fit they play

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  19. Alan_T
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Which of the following is the better long term option for a draft league?

    A) PVA, Yoshida or Daniels?

    B) Siggy or Silva?

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  20. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Glad to see Saints fans have also turned against Fraser Forster, he really is a poor gk

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  21. Bobadoba
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Ince and Kompany to Pogba and Mbemba?

    (in total a 8 point hit)

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    1. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Do you need mbemba to play?

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    2. cynical1
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Mbemba is a short-term option so no

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    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      i would avoid ince

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      1. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        He owns ince... I wish I avoided 🙂

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

      Why drop Kompany?

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  22. Erez Avni
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Foster (Elliott)
    Daniels, Stephens, Bertrand (Rangel, Hunemeir)
    Redmond, KDB, Atsu, salah, Willian
    Kane, lukaku (Quaner)

    1 FT
    2 ITB

    A. wildcard.
    B. 4 hit on: KDB to eriksen & redmond to mkhitaryan.

    thanks

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  23. LosBlancos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Is Mkhitarian + Pogba + Lukaku a stupid way to go or not?

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I have it; working treats at the current time

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    2. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Why not... some had alli erikson and kane last year. You might have missed the purple patch

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      1. LosBlancos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Exactly what I'm thinking

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  24. F4L
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Just 2 more days now. Hype for GW 3

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  25. Viper
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    WC team. And yes, I'm pretty sorry right now that I've played it but what can ya do,tge decision has been made

    Foster Elliot

    Jones Hegazi Alonso Mee Mbemba

    Eriksen Mhki Ramsey Richarlison Carroll

    Lukaku Kane Chicarito

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  26. Garth Marenghi
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Is Richarlison the real deal?

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    1. Alan_T
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe

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      1. Garth Marenghi
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Are you picking him up?

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  27. TheBabyfacedAssassin
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    best 4.5 def to replace francis? Schindler, Suttner or Fosu-Mensah maybe?

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    1. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Tfm

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  28. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    There seems to be a few unanswered questions on page 4, page 9 and page 12 of the previous article

    Perhaps we as a community could go back there and answer some of them, which may slow down the speed of the upcoming pages.

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      They got reposted.

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      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        🙂

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  29. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Quite keen on this WC, thoughts?

    Foster Elliot
    Davies Jones Cedric Mee Mbemba
    Eriksen Mkhi D.Silva RLC TC
    Kane Kaku Firmino

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    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I like it.

      Could be a future template.

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    2. Haggis
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Considering the same, but Ced and Mbe to 2x nailed 4,5m

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      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah I can see why. Ced is nailed tho, so perhaps Jones out instead?

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        1. Haggis
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Rumours about a possible Chelsea move, competing with Moses.

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          1. Whazza
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            I wouldn't worry about it yet. Think they are keeping since he is starting over Pied

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    3. Captain Roberto
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I would lose Kane or Lukaku and improve D.Silva RLC TC

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  30. Big Red Rom
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone know how to get through to support on this website? Have emailed support@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk twice and mark@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk about a payment mistake I made and no response 🙁

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I'll pass it on now.

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      1. Big Red Rom
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Thank you! May have gone into spam. I emailed them from carbootrecordssale@gmail.com. I made a mistake and joined and paid accidentally registering with the email carbootrecordsale@gmail.com (missing an 's').

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Have passed it on.

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          1. Big Red Rom
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            Many thanks

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    2. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 18 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Hi there. Found your account and corrected your error on the email and sent you your details.

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