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Dugout Discussion – Man United vs Leicester City

26 August 2017 3316 comments
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The today’s proceedings culminate at Old Trafford now as Manchester United welcome Leicester City in the 5.30pm kick-off.

Jose Mourinho’s side are heavily favoured after serving up back-to-back 4-0 wins over West Ham United and Swansea City.

Three goals in his first two league outings for the Red Devils means that Romelu Lukaku is the top captaincy pick for the third Gameweek running.

Over 1.7m FPL managers have handed the Belgian the armband, up against a Foxes side that have conceded at least two goals in five of their seven road trips since Craig Shakespeare took the helm.

Both Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan have also been subject to heavy investment – indeed, the pair have outscored Lukaku’s 19 points, with 23 and 21 respectively.

Meanwhile, Jamie Vardy will be looking to build on his two-goal haul at Arsenal in Gameweek 1 and end United’s run of consecutive shutouts.

Over 161,000 FPL managers sold the Foxes’ frontman after he failed to find the net at home to Brighton last weekend.

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  1. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Has now become about Kane(c) vs non-Kane(c) this GW.

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Kane(c) v blank-city

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    2. Oven Glover
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      I'm just relieved that I didn't get burned by Lukaku. Everything else is a bonus.

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    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      anything less than double digits is fine

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    4. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Liverpool mids are still left.
      WBA defence has higher ownership.
      Alli & Eriksen also left.

      Plenty of points still up for grab!

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    5. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Lukaku (C) over Kane here, Daniels bencher too for good measure.

      I dunno what to feel, before the Man Utd the average was 17 and I was on 28. Obviously loads of people above me have Lukaku (C) but I could have done with the points of course.

      I suppose I have to take solace that Kane himself has around 30% ownership and so points from him is still good for me.

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  2. I Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Bottomed:

    Would you hit the wildcard button if you had De Bruyne, Gabbiadini, Willian, Kompany, Fosu-Mensah, Alexander-Arnold and a non playing defender in your team?

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Yeah, probably

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    2. MTPockets
      9 years, 22 days ago

      No I'd take hits

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    3. Oven Glover
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Yes sir

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    4. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      What is wrong with Willian?

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      1. I Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 22 days ago

        Nothing right now but will probably lose his place soon, plus he's coming back from South America after the international break. Think he could be rested for the CL game in midweek.

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    5. Foozeball
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      To be honest, yes I would. I would be looking to get rid of De Bruyne, Fosu-Mensah, and Alexander-Arnold at the very least

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  3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Schmeical keeping bonus points?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Probably.

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      1. Urchin
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 22 days ago

        V expecting another low safety score for LMS this fw so far.....?

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          9 years, 22 days ago

          Yeah, really depends on defenders.

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          1. Urchin
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 22 days ago

            Yeah loads of cs and bonus for them so far.... Hope i live to fight another gw.. Cheers

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  4. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Well, FPL today was a bit meh. Now time for the fight!

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      ...a whole work day away

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    2. FPL-Gutten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      in 9 hours mate, calm down 😉

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  5. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Will Hazard be in the Chelsea squad tomorrow?

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    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Maybe bench

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  6. Foozeball
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Week was going absolutely perfectly up until that f***ing penalty miss! I knew Lukaku is not good at penalties! On 40 points despite the penalty miss, and main rivals has done much worse atm, but has Kane captained

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Win some, lose some

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      1. Foozeball
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 22 days ago

        Yup. So frustrating though. I literally uttered "Oh no" the second I saw Lukaku was taking the penalty against Schmeichel XD

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    2. Clump
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      40 is great.

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  7. Salarrivederci
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Lol @ Lukaku (C) 😉

    HurriKane let's go!

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    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Don't tempt fate, could be a Kane red card or pen miss and yellow 😉

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    2. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      100%

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  8. Please Help I Don't Kn…
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    How's this wc team?
    Lossl-Foster
    Lowe-Jones-Cedric-Maguire-Naughton
    David Silva-Tadic-Mkhi-Eriksen-Atsu
    Lukaku-Jesus-Rooney

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      honestly, its a bit shit

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      1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 22 days ago

        What would you do to change it?

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        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 22 days ago

          just looks like most teams atm. Was there really the need to trigger the WC?

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          1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 22 days ago

            30 points with 2 left to play? And Hart being in my team?

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            1. F4L
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 22 days ago

              its must be recoverable. Your WC team looks decent, but I prefer saving the WC for a fixture shift

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              1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 22 days ago

                'Aight. Thanks.

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  9. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Might finish

    3 - Schmeichel, Valencia (33)
    1 - Rashford (32)

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      yes. No Jones Baps

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    2. Meppelfield
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      As a Valencia owner I am happy with that, although he did not really impress me. Schmeichels late yellow very welcome.

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  10. Harmonica1967
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    So, much as I want to hang on to KdB until after the Intl break and then ditch him to deal with any injuries etc, looks like price changes will force my hand tonight. So:

    A). Eriksen
    B). Mane
    C). Silva
    D).Mhki
    E). Pogba

    Have Kane, Lukaku, Firmino, Ramsey, Fab, Ritchie in the other playing midfield and forward spots. Defence is pretty weak but did get me 4 cleansheets this week and did well week 1 as well. So basically almost straight swap for Mane/Eriksen or drop a little for C-E and use change to upgrade defence/mid?

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    1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      ADBSE in that order.

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      1. Harmonica1967
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 22 days ago

        Do you reckon just go for it tonight to mitigate price changes, or hang on til just before GW4 and accept a probable loss of value but more up to date knowledge?

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        1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 22 days ago

          I think all players on that list will do well this season, so do it tonight.

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    2. MTPockets
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Depends how tomorrow goes.

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  11. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants an explanation after Raheem Sterling was sent off following his 97th-minute winner against Bournemouth.

    After his deflected shot looped in to secure a 2-1 victory, Sterling ran to the City fans and was shown a second yellow card by referee Mike Dean.

    "I don't understand. Hopefully they can call me and explain the reason why," Guardiola told BBC Sport.
    -------------------------------------------------

    Sterling rightfully got a YC for excessive celebration IMO. Doesn't Pep know the rules?

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    1. arndff_
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      No, he's not that smart.

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    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Pep is so full of it. Wouldn't take anything he says seriously.

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    3. FPL-Gutten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      The rules are clear. Yellow card, no discussion.

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    4. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Obviously not. Does seem harsh but the rules are the rules and he was right to be sent off

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  12. Bellerinmondo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    If I get Jones in early will he get crocked over the break?

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    1. Speédy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Not the player to take a fitness risk on.

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      1. Bellerinmondo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 22 days ago

        true , think I might just ride out the price changes and decide later

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    2. Bellerinmondo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      inevitably

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    3. bojack
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Let me just consult my crystal ball.

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      1. Bellerinmondo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 22 days ago

        what did it say?

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    4. Foozeball
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Jones is not the sort of player I would risk an early transfer on and count on to come back from international duty in one piece

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  13. arndff_
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Is it a scary decision to go without any City coverage for next few weeks?

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    1. FPL-Gutten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      I would almost be more scared to have one of them..

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      1. fishnil
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 22 days ago

        This. Pep a sh.. Head

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    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      No. I'd be more than happy to. However, I'm also ok with keeping Jesus...for now

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    3. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      David Silva the only one I'm considering

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      1. arndff_
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 22 days ago

        Me too but can't decide between DSilva/Alli/Eriksen.

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        1. fishnil
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 22 days ago

          Erik for past form, but Alli could match it... Silva great player, form but pep's the greatest threat

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    4. Cok3y5murf
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      I'm only scared to go with their coverage.

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  14. Speédy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    PVA injured or tactical sub ?

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    1. Bellerinmondo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      change of formation, but still bad news

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    2. Champione
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Will get rid regardless myself

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    3. FPL-Gutten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      I hate him so much. Him and Benteke stinking up my team. Rage wildcard because of them

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      1. Sgt. Schultz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 22 days ago

        surely a -4 should suffice ?

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        1. FPL-Gutten
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 22 days ago

          Also had Kdb, Kompany, no Spurs and so on.. Was not sure if I should use it now or save it, but activated when Palace conceded 2-0..

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  15. Clump
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Average is about 17 so far from roughly 6 players.
    Low week.
    60% + of top 10k capt Lukaku.

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    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      I was one of those Lukaku(c) 🙁

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      1. Clump
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 22 days ago

        Not to worry. Most capt him this week.
        Should cushion your bad luck.

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    2. bojack
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      I find comfort in that I look at my 8 points!!

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      1. Clump
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 22 days ago

        You'll bounce back!

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  16. Feloh
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Jones on 2 baps

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    1. fedolefan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Is he?

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Which Jones?

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    3. Viper
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      He's on 1 and will most likely lose it

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    4. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Nope

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    5. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      At the moment he's on 1 as tied first get 3 each, mm

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  17. Begbie.
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Dann > Jones
    Ince > Lanzini
    KDB > Hazard
    Gabbi > Mounie

    Good moves for a WC? If Hazard doesn't feature for Belgium then I'd probably switch him out for one of Pogba, Mkhi or D Silva.

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    1. FPL-Gutten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Decent, but only 4 changes on a wildcard?

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      1. Begbie.
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 22 days ago

        Rather that than a -12.

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    2. Hakchak
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Why get Mounie?
      No where near enough for a wc
      Just get kdb out

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      1. Begbie.
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 22 days ago

        Who would you recommend at 7.0 or less?

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        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 22 days ago

          Ramsey

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          1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 22 days ago

            ignore me - fwd required!

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    3. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Not enough moves to justify a wc

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  18. I Have No Idea What I'…
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    2 free transfers and £0.3M in the bank. What would you do with the below?

    Lossl
    Kolasinic Bertrand Cedric Otamendi
    KDB Eriksen Mhkitaryan
    Mounie Firmino Lukaku

    Foster Carroll Xhaka Ake

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    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Valencia or Bailly for Kola? KDB a worry also. Could depend on how Sanchez looks.
      What do you think of my team below?

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  19. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Foster Elliot
    Alonso Valencia Kompany Bertrand Hunemeier
    Eriksen Pogba Willian Tadic Carroll
    Lukaku Jesus Quaner
    2ft but clueless where to start. Was going to get rid of Jesus but...
    Any ideas?

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    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Very expensive defence, downgrade kompany and Valencia

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    2. Champione
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Jesus > Laca, Kompany > Kolasinac/Davies/Trippier

      or

      Jesu > Kane, Willian > Atsu

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    3. I Have No Idea What I'…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      I'd get rid of one of your top defenders (Kompany) and get Willian out now that Hazard is back for GW4. The rest looks good to me.

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  20. Oven Glover
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Was thinking that Lanzini would be the perfect replacement for Wijnaldum after the international break. Not anymore. West Ham are absolutely horrible atm.

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  21. Viper
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Sorry I missed the replies earlier FPLVirgin & Doorsa.

    Cheers for the encouragement and yes I did WC 🙂

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  22. joinho
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Just logged on and seen that Lukaku missed a pen 🙁 thats a big fat zero from my captain then 🙁

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    1. More Tragic
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      yep

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    2. Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      🙁 Luckily he wasn't my captain.

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  23. Egyptian Giza
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    A bit of an irrelevant question. The fight is supposed to take place 5 am my time (4 am UK time) but when do they actually start fighting? And how long can it take?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Long fights before push it back.

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    2. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      They will likely touch gloves at 11:45pm Eastern ST here in the USA so whatever that is for you.

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      1. Egyptian Giza
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 22 days ago

        So i it is scheduled for 11 PM and they will start at 11:45. on average how long does a boxing match take?

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  24. korbendallas82
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    So, Lukaku missed the penalty. Mourinho said that the player who was supposed to take the penalty, allowed Lukaku to take it for him.
    Who is this player? Pogba or Miki?

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    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Was Mata still on the pitch? I think it would have been him

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      1. korbendallas82
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 22 days ago

        Mata was still on the pitch, maby it is him then. Thanks.

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    2. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      De Gea

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    3. fishnil
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Isn't that Mata?

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  25. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Vote for Highlight of the Night
    A. Kun benched
    B. KDB in defence
    C. Kaku 0 pointer

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    1. fishnil
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Pep.... A....le

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    2. Oven Glover
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      C

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  26. Ser Davos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Just confirmed Francis to Jones, no brainer I'd say.

    Also confirmed KDB to Pogba. Before today's game I was inclined for Mkhi (even Martial), but aside from 90 mins and possible pens, he could have easily scored a couple with an assist to boot. Coin toss time.

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  27. wotwot
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    A. Richarlison + Mooy
    B. Willian + TCarroll

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  28. The Enlightener
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Knockaert owner. Just saw shot off the post. Of course..........F Sakes Fitzgerald!

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  29. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Schmeichel (33)
    Valencia (33)
    Jones (31)
    Rashford (30)
    de Gea (29)
    Blind (29)

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 22 days ago

      Winning goal + 1 loss of possession for Rashford to come.

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  30. The Tinkerman
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 22 days ago

    Probably playing WC this week. 4+ imminent transfers and 1FT... at least I will see out the transfer window now. RMWCT? First attempt...

    Foster, Myhill
    Kolasinac, Jones, Cedric (Naughton, Mbemba)
    Eriksen, Salah, Silva, RLC (Carroll)
    Kane, Lukaku, Chicharito

    Don't like any of the budget mids yet.

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