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It’s been quite a start to the season for Ben Davies. Currently leading all defenders in terms of points with 49 – a number which trails only Sergio Aguero and Romelu Lukaku at any position – the Welshman’s form is inarguable.

In the six matches in which he has featured (Davies was rested for Spurs’ home encounter with Swansea in Gameweek 5), he has returned an average of 8.2 points per match (ppm) – more than a point clear of his closest rival (Antonio Valencia’s 6.7).

Last season, Davies performed admirably while deputising for the injured Danny Rose – racking up a goal and three assists, in addition to his share of Spurs’ league-leading clean sheet total. However, his attacking returns this campaign (two goals, three assists) have already exceeded last season’s totals in just 30% of the minutes.

In order to better interpret this attacking leap, we’ll be breaking down Davies’ early-season heroics, and looking for players who might serve as good benchmarks for projecting the Welshman’s performance over the remainder of the campaign.

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  1. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Big explosion just happened in Scotland after locals reenact a scene from Trainspotting.

    http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/650071/explosion-Newmains-Wishaw-North-Lanarkshire-scotland-injuries

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    1. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Just up road from me, never heard a thing

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      1. The Mandalorian
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Where you listening to Scotland's national anthem at the time?

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK0Zqt8mXs4

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

    It's funny before I used to associate casual with a football fan part of a firm. Now because of the this place I associate with a negative connotation.

    #casualandproud #uxbridgeboys

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    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      You from Uxbridge chapelle?

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

      Some how I have an image of an FPL casual's clobber not being a patch on that of a match going casual.

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

    Pedro, Willian or Cesc?

    Looking for a Chelsea midfield option and cannot afford Hazard

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    1. TheBusDriver
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Don't bother with Chelsea mids. Just get a defender and maybe Morata when he's fit.

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    2. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Rotation risk for all 3 IMO
      Go for chelsea defender

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    3. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      If you can't afford Hazard just turn off the screen.

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  4. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Jesus or Lukaku on WC?

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

      Lukaku for me

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

      I'm trying to fit both, with Kane

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  5. HALFSPACE
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Morata has the same thing Costa had 2 seasons ago, Costa pulled out of Spain WCQ squad and then banged in a hatty the first PL game back after the International break http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29083173

    Morata (C)

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    1. TheBusDriver
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Make sure you choose a decent vice captain then.

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    2. Gommy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Seems logical (smh)

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  6. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Kamil Grosicki goal!

    Armenia - Poland 0:1

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  7. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Why the fook is Mkhi playing in a pointless game?

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    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Its not friendly.
      National team is something more than just a game but obviously you can't see it.

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

      Pride mate. Like asking a football casuals what's the point in travelling up and down the country putting your life at risk. For the badge, the honour, and the right to stand your ground. The buzz is phenomenal.

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      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        this

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    3. Nascimento
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Someone has to.

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  8. Assistant To The FPL Manage…
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Wildcard active - 3/4/3 team currently as below:

    Forster
    Azpi Davies Monreal
    Hazard Sterling Sane Big Fella
    Joselu Kane(C) Jesus(V)

    Elliot Ward Mbemba Surman SV 100.6M 0.1 ITB

    GTG Guys?
    Think I've hopefully come up with an affordable team to cover good run of fixtures for form teams Spurs, Chelsea and Man City, with enough "nailed" cover if rotation hits. I know that Sane, Sterling and even Jesus could be classed as punty, but surely this is their time? Enablers Fellaini and Joselu bit too punty?
    Thanks Guys!

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    1. DD
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good

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

    Luiz, Richarlison and Chou

    or

    Azp, Richarlison and Atsu (other mid under 5.3)

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    1. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Azpill. Richarlison definitely good moves.
      Atsu ok for bench but could go Fellaini for a punt while pogba is out.

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  10. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Would you go for Alonso instead of Azpi on a WC if you had the funds?
    Or stick with Azpi for the guaranteed minutes?

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

      Id stick with Azp. Currently on WC and deciding between Azp and Luiz

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      1. flippetyflop
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Apparently Alonso and Luiz are on 3 yellows...makes azpi the choice for me

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  11. hjalmarekdal
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What to do with this?

    Foster
    Jones Cedric Trippier
    Salah Eriksen Mikhi Atsu
    Jesus Lukaku Wood

    Elliott Löwe Mbemba Carroll

    3.1ITB

    A) Mikhi ---> Hazard
    B) Mikhi + X ---> Sanchez + X
    C) anything else

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    1. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A. You need Kane Imo. Get him after this week if you wanna

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  12. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Davies, Otamendi, Cedric, Ward and Mbemba a decent defense on WC?

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    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Mbemba may not be dropped but as a 5th def is fine

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      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Now*

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

      Yes, but keep an eye on Cedric, looks like he might go down in price. Might be able to save yourself 0.1m.

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  13. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Think I'm set on Mkhi > Sterling
    Then Firmino > Vardy if he blanks AGAIN

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

      Yep. If you haven't already id have Silva over Sterling - I just think it will be a toss up between him and Sane who gets the minutes.

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      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Silva just out of my price range unfortunately.

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    2. ONE PUNCH MAN
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      similar to me but i will not wait for the blank.

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      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Don't fancy a -4 for Firmino > Vardy

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        1. ONE PUNCH MAN
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          okay I have 2 FT.

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  14. ONE PUNCH MAN
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Alli owners
    a.Keep
    b.Sterling
    c.Sane

    Cheers everyone.

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

      Don't own, but id do sterling

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    2. SAY MY NAME
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      i have Morata and no Kane, so may need to downgrade Alli for the move, but if i didn't have that issue i'd definitely keep, you know he'll pop up with a couple of goals soon, as good a prospect as any other mid, just gotta be patient for his hauls

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      1. ONE PUNCH MAN
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I own Kane too,but with City looking so deadly in attack,I would like to have someone for that big haul.

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        1. SAY MY NAME
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          if the mids i'd probably go Sterling

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          1. ONE PUNCH MAN
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            have to pick the mids,not enough guts to go without kaku.

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            1. SAY MY NAME
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Kaku is worth keeping imo, one of these games he'll tap in 3, even in a tough fixture can see him getting the crucial single goal and 3 bps

              Sterling is good value as long as he plays

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              1. ONE PUNCH MAN
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                true

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    3. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Alli vs Bournemouth though.. Would wait till after that game.
      But sterling lookimg good while Aguero out

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      1. ONE PUNCH MAN
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        exactly

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  15. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Which one?
    A) Azpi
    B) Alonso
    C) Luiz

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    1. ONE PUNCH MAN
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      a for bps

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

      A or B, depending on what you're having to accommodate to have Azp over Luiz

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    3. eoan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Alonso

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  16. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Why was Hoedt dropped vs Stoke? Thought he was nailed on.

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    1. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Don't rely on Soton CBs. Get Cedric

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  17. Sancidino
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    On my wildcard, should I spend the 0.3 left in the bank to bring Cuco Martinain for Gamez?

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    1. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Don't. Get Hune instead before he rises

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  18. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Robert Lewanowski goal!

    Armeina - Poland 0:2

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  19. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Lewy goal. 0-2.

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  20. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Would you take a -4 to get Silva instead of Sterling?
    Would likely be Foster > Krul and just play Elliot. Just not sure....

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    1. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No

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    2. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No

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  21. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Wimmer or Lascelles? I do have Elliot and 4.9m for a defender that rotates with Burnley.

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    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Prob Wimmer

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      1. The Head-Ake
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Simpson?

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        1. Bobby Digital
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Same rotation as Burnley.. Looking for the opposite.. Decent shout though considering those fixtures.

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  22. The Head-Ake
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Elliot - Ryan/Pope
    Mbemba - Ward - Luiz - Monreal - Davies.
    Fellaini - Coutinho - King - Hazard - Silva
    Kane - Jesus - Okazaki

    RMWCT. Is the lack of Vardy a big problem? Can Oka or someone cover for him? If Vardy I can't have Hazard.

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    1. eoan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I say go budget forward (5.0) or Joselu and spend that money elsewhere since Okazaki isn't a great option.

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      1. aleksios
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        +1000

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        1. The Head-Ake
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          +1000 what?

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      2. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        This. I think you either go 3 big up front or downgrade and spend the money elsewhere so that you can play 442 or 352 if needed.

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  23. eoan
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A or B?
    A- http://tinyimg.io/i/5NGfvdO.PNG
    B - http://tinyimg.io/i/mOAV8rE.PNG

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    1. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B

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    2. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'd replace RLC with Fellaini. B with Luiz instead of Alonso, Monreal for Hune and Ward for Stones.

      Fellaini may score more often, Alonso will be rested to due to congested fixtures often, Monreal with good fixtures and Stones will go to the bench with Kompany lurking

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  24. aleksios
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Glad to share your opinions here please.
    3 top heavy upfront and 4 heavy back makes the mid line weak.
    As i see though,Alonso,Davies, Kola and 3 front are season keepers.
    What would you change here?

    --Elliot
    --Alonso--Davies--Kola--Jones
    --Silva--Richie--Gross
    --Kane--Luk--Jesus
    ///Foster///Suttner///Chalobah///King

    1.0itb.
    a) Downgrade Kola and Suttner and bring in Coutinho/Salah for Richie.
    b) upgrade Suttner to Otamendi and leave mid as it is.

    Thanks guys.

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    1. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      WC?

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

      a)

      Could go for Alosno---> Azpi and Kola---->Monreal to keep the threat.

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

      I like (a). But can you find a reasonable way to keep Ritchie and bring on upgraded mid for gross?

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

        Change one to a cheaper defender.

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  25. ONE PUNCH MAN
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    one thing I have learned so far this season is best way to get a cleansheet is pick a defender playing against palace,worked wonders.

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    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Double castle for me Vs them (Clark + Elliott)

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      1. ONE PUNCH MAN
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        well they have got to score some day. 😛

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

    Why all the love for Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting? He has only scored points in 2 games?

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Heatmaps I guess. Hes basically playing as a forward at times. Stoke have good upcoming fixtures aswell.

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  27. hjalmarekdal
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A) Kane + Mikhi
    B) Lukaku + Eriksen

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    1. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Kane

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

      That's like asking, do you want your right arm and left leg, or you left arm and right leg. I would try to find a way of having both Kane and Eriksen 🙂

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  28. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Robert Lewandowski goal!

    Armenia - Poland 0:3

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  29. Boxwoods
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    2 FT this week
    A. Hegazi to Lowton
    B. Hegazi to Yedlin + Pedro to Sane
    C. Something else

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

      C

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    2. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      C

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      1. Boxwoods
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Ok. Any suggestions for Hegazi? Don't like the WBA fixtures and ready to cash my gain on him.

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

          Mee, Ward

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          1. Boxwoods
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Both unavailable in my ML (not that you could've known that). Lowton looks the next best Burnley option.

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          2. Boxwoods
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            So then what about as between A & B?

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  30. nkhoughton
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Which of these drafts are better?

    A) https://i.imgur.com/krlwSyP.png

    Or B) https://i.imgur.com/BkdkXvm.png

    I'll take any suggestions, thanks

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    1. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

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