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Podcast October 12

The ScoutCast – Episode 235 – Swingers

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Careering out of the international break at speed, the ScoutCast returns in anticipation of a turning point in our seasons.

We’ve been chattering for several weeks on the much anticipated “fixture swing”, and now we’re all set to put ourselves at its mercy.

What does it mean for our Fantasy line-ups?

In truth, with multiple transfers and Wildcards at our disposal, Jonty, Andy, Luke and myself started this latest episode still seeking our own answers. Over almost 90 minutes and with your community questions providing the steer, we do our best to reach some conclusions.

We weigh up Manchester United exit plans, Liverpool’s blunted attack and Jamie Vardy’s recuperation techniques, before previewing Gameweek 8 in the usual hap-hazard style.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

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

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  1. Tom Heat-is-on
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    I don't know what to do with my team. Everything seems to be ok, but 2 FT and 1.4 itb makes me want to do something.

    Elliott
    Alonso Bertrand Davies Stones
    Alli Salah Mooy
    Kane Lukaku Abraham

    subs: Foster Carroll Romeu Hünemeier

    GTG? Too little man city cover?

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Mooy to Richarlison

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      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Not for 2 weeks IMO

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        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Looks good for this week. Arsenal at home with their defensive injuries is a good fixture imo

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    2. LC1
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Alli for City / Chelsea attack?

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      1. LC1
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Actually ignore everything I've just said.. BOU would be an awful decision to rid of Alli

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Tough! Maybe just do nothing.

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    4. Tom Heat-is-on
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Are these 3 transfers worth a -4p hit?

      Alli -> Sterling
      Abraham -> Vardy
      Bertrand -> Cedric

      I'm 0.2 short of being able to do only the first two.

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

        No

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    5. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Hunmeier > Maguire and play 5-2-3

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

    Start which 4?
    Alonso
    Bavies
    Jones
    Naughton
    Mee

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      First and last two.

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

      Bench jones

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    3. 328345
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I have almost the same problem, only I have Monreal instead of Jones. Im leaning towards playing 5 at the back this week, and benching Atsu, TC, and Brady.

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    4. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Jones is the obvious

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    5. MartialMatas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Other option is to bench tammy

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

    So the legendary GW8 looms. Happy Kun memories! Surely not this time but will Land step up and take his place in FFS folklore?

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

      *Kane. Lol- epic fail

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  4. Efan Ekoku Pops
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Two weeks' of tinkering has come down to this. How does this look for a WC team?

    Fabianski / Elliot
    Luiz / Bavies / Jones / Cedric / Mbemba
    Salah / Silva / Sterling / Carroll / RLC
    Kane / Jesus / Vardy
    0.3 ITB

    It is very City heavy but with their next couple of fixtures I thought it was a risk worth taking.

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Nice. G2G!

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    2. My Name Is Prince
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I don't get why people are opting for Fabianski to rotate with Elliot instead of Pope, who rotates with Elliot a lot better (at least in the first 5-6 GWs or so)... Are you afraid Heaton is coming back soon?

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Ryan rotates even better

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      2. Efan Ekoku Pops
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Pope is a good shout. Must admit I haven't paid much attention to my GK combination.

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    3. Chunnam
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Decent but seen that team 100 times on here this week

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      1. Efan Ekoku Pops
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        With 3 City attackers?

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  5. Deano
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Who do I punt for Hazard?

    A. Antonio

    B. Ramsey

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      A

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    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Ant

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  6. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Chasing points

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

    With all the uncertainty about Jesus and kun game time is anyone considering humble pie?

    Any wildcarders who sold him at the start of the international break considering bringing him back?

    At least we know he is nailed.....

    Thanks

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    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Yup I sold him and considering bringing him back tbh.

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  8. 328345
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Ali- Hazard for a -8?
    Took -4 to get Morata out before he dropped, and did Mkhi to Sterling. Have exact money to do Dele to Haz, but worried he will drop before Sat.

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

      I wouldn't

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    2. InSaneMan-e
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I'm holding Alli. Have enough itb and no ft and I don't think it's worth it thus week

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    3. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      nah

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

    Bench and order right?

    Elliot
    Cedric Bavies Mee Dunk
    Sterling Salah Ramsey
    Kane(C) Kaku Vardy

    Foster Brady Jones T.Carroll

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    1. 328345
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I think so, Brady will be my first sub too. Utd will concede, BUR could keep a cleanie so would rather have the 3 from Brady if i need a sub on

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

        Cheers mate. I think Brady will become Choupo-Moting next week if no other transfers needed

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  10. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    A. Azpilicueta Stones Calvert-Lewin (Carroll/Stephens)

    B. Luiz Otamendi Abraham (Stephens)

    Pope
    ____ ____ Davies Ward
    Hazard Eriksen Sterling
    Kane(c) Jesus(v) ____

    (Elliot ____ RLC Wimmer)

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    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      On A atm

      Azpi smashes Luiz on baps and goal involvement

      Stones less of a card magnet

      Not much to separate DCL and TA on comparison tool.

      No idea between Carroll and Stephens.

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  11. RADOAFC
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Elliot Foster
    Kola Bavies Jones Lowe Hunemeier
    Eriksen Mkhi Ritchie Carroll Silva
    Lukaku Kane Abraham

    Wildcard??? To transfer Mkhi, Jones, Kola maybe Lukaku?

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    1. Tom Heat-is-on
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't wildcard. Anything in the bank? Maybe Mkhi -> Coutinho if you can afford that.

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    2. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      too late for wildcard, price rises everywhere. better to save your WC.

      how many FT do you have? Jones might leave, otamendi if you have money

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

      Cheers lads. Have 1FT with only 0.2 itb. Might have a look at transferring one of the Utd players out then.

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  12. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    How to order the following on the bench:

    Carroll
    Atsu
    Lowton

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    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      LAC

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

        ^ this

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      2. Bobby_Baggio
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        agree

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        1. The Mighty Whites
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Cheers guys

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      3. LC1
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        yep

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  13. Bobby_Baggio
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Morning all. Which to go for from the below please?

    Foster
    Jones - Daniels - Monreal
    Alli - Choupo - Mkhi - Mahrez
    Kane - Jesus Vardy

    Laschelles - Carroll - Rosenoir

    A) Mahrez + Daniels > Sterling + Yoshida (-4)
    B) Mahrez > Silva
    C) Mahrez > Sterling (Save 0.5m)

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    1. built_this_city
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      i'd play carroll over Kane

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      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Yep sound advice 🙂

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    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B. Yoshi is by no means nailed btw!

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      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        I know mate but who else for 5.4m?

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        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Cedric, Maguire, Ward, loads of em...

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          1. Bobby_Baggio
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            True but no sold on Lei or Bur defender. Will look at Cedric. Thanks

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  14. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Need someone's help on Telegraph fantasy football.

    If I have Lukaku playing at 12:30, and then transfer him out to Kane minutes before spurs kick off at 15:00, will I get both players points?

    I know this works if you transfer a player out that plays on the Saturday for a player that plays on the Sunday, but didn't know if it worked on the same day.

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

      Yes you'll get the points. It'll work if there's 2 hours between kick off times

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      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        That's perfect, thanks for helping.

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

          No worries. I might do the same but with Jesus instead of Kane. Will check line ups first though

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      2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Would I need to wait until the full 90 minutes are finished in the utd game? Or do I need to make the transfer as soon as it kicks off?

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

          Not sure on this mate. Ive only ever done it after the earlier game has finished. Not clear from the rules

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        2. Fi_fpl addict
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Can make the tfr any time after KO and as long as before the other (3Pm game not Kicked off)

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    2. Fi_fpl addict
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      You can transfer players out the same day and get points for both so in the example of luk to kane yes ( wait till spurs team published then do tfr just in case , the stipulation is that there is 2 hours between games

      this 2 hour gap is only really is a problem when there a 3 or 4 games on a sunday, that all make sense?

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      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        That just answered my other question I just posted too.

        thanks for that. Actually trying to take telegraph a bit more serious this year!

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        1. Fi_fpl addict
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          so am I , first yr last yr is less time consuming than

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

    Best transfer this GW ?

    a) mkhi > silva (no city cover)

    b) firmino > vardy (have salah)

    Tnks

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  16. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    WC. City or Arsenal defender? What do we think? No need to treble up on City attack? I was liking the look of Bellerin due to his forward position but now with the injury concerns in Arsenals defence, I'm no so sure......

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  17. fruitsalahd
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Best mid around the 5.0 mark?

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    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Atsu if fit.
      actually better off saving .5 and playing more defenders than mids.

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    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      tricky price brackets, prob Atsu still at 5m mark

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  18. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    -16 points gives me another wildcard.

    Easy game this.

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  19. fish66
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    (A) Mkhi -> Sterling
    (B) Mkhi -> Sane
    (C) Firmino & Mkhi -> Vardy & Sterling -4

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    1. rogerbarton
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Trying to find a replacement for Mkhi in my team too... genuinely no idea whether Sane or Sterling is the right pick.

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  20. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Please rate this team:

    Elliot (Foster)
    Davies Naughton Jones (Rangel Long)
    Silva Sterling Salah Eriksen TC
    Kane Lukaku (Hemed)

    Should i do:

    1) Salah + Hemed > Richarlison + Vardy for -8
    2) Just WC

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

      OR

      3)Stick

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  21. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    WC almost complete. My plan is to rotate between Choupo-M and Ward 4-3-3 and 3-4-3 flexibility 😎

    Last decision.... VVD or Monreal?

    Ryan
    Otamendi - Davies - Monreal/VVD - Ward
    Sterling - Hazard - Richarlison
    Vardy - Harry(C) - Jesus

    (Elliot / Choupo-M / RLC / Mbemba)

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

      nice team. Monreal out of the 2 but VVD has tasty fixtures

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    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Nice, I like VVD pick

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    3. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      VVD

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    4. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Last decision til 13:30 when Kun is announced 😉

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    5. MUFASA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I like it. Very similar to mine. I went with VVD.
      Richarlison, Memba -> TC, Luiz

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  22. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    UCL fantasy Blind + Carrasco or Juanfran and Mkhi

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  23. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Any thoughts on what to do here? A few players I want rid of, but only 1FT.. Firmino -> Vardy? Ramsey or Mkhi -> Sterling/Silva/Sane, Foster -> Forster? Any combination of these for a hit? Help!

    Elliot
    Jones - Davies - Naughton
    Mkhi - Ramsey - Eriksen - Richarlison
    Kane (c) - Lacazette - Firmino

    Foster - Carrol - Lowe - Mbemba

    1FT, 1.4 ITB

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

      Firmino > Vardy

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  24. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Any news on Kolasinac or Atsu?

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    1. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      pretty sure Kola would play

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    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Kola - hip injury needs a late fitness test

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  25. RIDZ
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Most of people go with Otamendi over Stones, is there any other CB in City?

    Otamendi got 3 yellow cards so far, while no one for Stones. Who plays more attacking from set piece?

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    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Ota!

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      1. RIDZ
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        what position Kompany plays?

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        1. Pellegrini Falcon
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          not fit, hasnt trained for weeks

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          1. RIDZ
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            I know it, but who plays in his position now? or Pep changes formation?

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            1. Pellegrini Falcon
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              normally the CBs are Ota and Stones if they play 4 at the back. Danilo, Walker, Mangala, can fill in if they play 3 at the back. But think it will be 4 at the back for the foreseeable future

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  26. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    GTG?

    Foster
    Ward Dunk Lascelles
    Mkhi Eriksen Dilva King
    (K)ane Luk Laca

    Bench: Elliot Surman Kiko Mbemba
    1 FT, 0.1 ITB

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  27. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    A Stoke and Bournemouth double is about 180/1 any interest?

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    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      zero

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      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        For once we agree

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        1. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          oh you're still here.
          Benteke is much better than Lukaku btw.

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          1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            And I'm the troll?
            One misses 100% of his big chances, the other is worth £75ml and scores when he wants

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            1. Annie
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Thanks for the insight.

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              1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Should have listened last season Annabell

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                1. Annie
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  only last season.

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                  1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 6 months ago

                    We shall see tomorrow - Perhaps you should just stop being so sore 😉

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                    1. Annie
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 11 Years
                      6 years, 6 months ago

                      perhaps you could stop irritating everyone.

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                      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                        • 8 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        but the fact is, that I agreed with you and you're launching an attack on me.......Heading for a second yellow

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                      2. Annie
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 11 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        you've amassed hundreds of yellow for that offence.

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                      3. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                        • 8 Years
                        6 years, 6 months ago

                        Yellows*

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    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      wow, think I'll put Palace in and get 6 figure odds 😉

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  28. DrunkPhilosophy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Foster Elliot
    Kola Bavies Jones Ward Hunemier
    Mkhi Salah Ritchie Brady RLC
    Vardy Kane Morata
    1 FT

    Have exact money for

    Kola + Morata --> Alonso + Jesus(-4)

    Yay or Nay?

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    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Nay. Wouldn’t get a Chelsea defender now looking at their fixtures.

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  29. Pacer.
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    There's no way whatsoever that Kun is playing this weekend.

    The real scenes are going to be when Pep starts without a striker

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    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      No way Jose'

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    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Bravo as lone striker. Genius

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      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        haha 4-4-2 Ederson Bravo up top

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  30. AJ24
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    WC Team

    Fabianksi, Elliot
    Luiz, Davies, Maguire, Ward, Mbemba
    Alli, Sterling, Richarlison, Coupa-Moting, T Carroll
    Lukaku, Kane, Vardy

    0.0ITB

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