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The ScoutCast – Episode 241 – Benched

30 November 2017 2768 comments
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In our continued quest to mirror the Fantasy Football season, this latest ScoutCast episode is missing a key player, but shuffles the pack and brings on stars from the bench.

Quivering from the midweek rotation, Jonty and Az begin proceedings before Granville is introduced to add his experience to the line-up. Then, late on, Andy arrives to shore things up and see the team through the final testing period. Me? I’m ruled out and left to watch from the stands.

The ever-changing line-up does a fine job contending with another round of community questions, as they assess the midfield template and consider goalkeeper recruits in the light of Rafa’s tinkerings. Then Granville rolls back to a classic ScoutCast question, lambasting United fan Andy for celebrating a City goal to ask which comes first, your football team or your Fantasy team?

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel earlier on Thursday. 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. aleksios
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Team news has Alonso rested. Also have Lowton and Jones. So Jones out for a hit?

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

      Alonso would start

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    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Of Jones is due back soon no otherwise yes you may as well

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    3. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I think Alonso is likely to be rested they don't need him for Newcastle at home

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    4. OzilFozzil
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      How do you know Alonso will be benched?

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  2. Bojaninho
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    if you could have one defender for the next 3-4 weeks who would it be?

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    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso

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    2. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Azpi

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    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Christensen

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    4. Bushman
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      These 2 if money is no object. I’ve taken a punt on Christiansen and already have Courtois

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    5. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Christensen

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  3. Point-one short
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Unsure of where to go with 2FT and this team, would appreciate some input. Have 0.5 ITB

    Pope | Elliott
    Jones | Daniels | Ward | Naughton | Dunk
    Salah | Sane | Sterling | Richarlison | RLC
    Kane | Morata | Vardy

    Was all set of taking out vardy to Niasse and spreading the cash with Naughton to Alonso, but not so sure now that vardy isn't blanking.

    So, any of these moves look decent?

    A) Vardy, Naughton -> Niasse, Alonso
    B) Jones -> Christensen/Otamendi
    C) Something else?

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    1. Bushman
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B to Christiansen

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    2. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

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    3. Schwarzer
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B) Chris

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    4. Point-one short
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks guys.

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    5. OzilFozzil
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

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  4. Ser Davos Seaworth
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Help should I play loftus-cheek or Abraham this weel?

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    1. Ser Davos Seaworth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      week*

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    2. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Abraham

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    3. Schwarzer
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Ab

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    4. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Abraham

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  5. Del FPL-iero
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Any thoughts here - Duffy to Moreno or J. Gomez?

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Why drop Duffy? :0

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      1. Del FPL-iero
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Matches against Liverpool (H) and Huddersfield (A) and Spurs (A) - pretty sure that they will not keep clean sheets for a while.. and was considering to take a risk with a Pool defender because of the good fixtures

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    2. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Moreno

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    3. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Keep Duffy. He doesn't look bad.

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    4. Del FPL-iero
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Thank you guys! Maybe I will keep the free transfer this week.

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  6. FPL Panda
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Zaha & Dann to RLC & Alonso -4?

    Would otherwise have to play Duffy away to pool

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    1. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Good move

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  7. Schwarzer
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you bench?

    A) Ward (lei)
    B) Duffy (LIV)

    Cheers

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    1. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    2. Bushman
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Duffy

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    3. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    4. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    5. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    6. OzilFozzil
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B all day

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  8. Tree House
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Start one:

    A) RLC (wba)
    B) Niasse (HUD)

    B would be a no brainer if I knew he would start, but I fear the cameo...

    Cheers

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    1. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Niasse has higher potential

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    2. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A. Just in case.

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    3. Bushman
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I would probably start Niasse regardless

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    4. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    5. Schwarzer
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    6. Four Letter Wirtz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      What's more painful, a Niasse 1-pointer or a Niasse 10-pointer? I'd play Niasse.

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  9. KUNingas
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Morning! I have 2FTs and 0.1 ITB

    A) Sane -> Sterling
    B) Sane + Daniels -> Sterling + Christensen
    C) Throw away one FT

    DDG, Elliot
    Alonso, Mustafi, Daniels, Mee, Moreno
    Salah, Sane, Pogba, Richarlison, RLC
    Kane, Morata, Niasse

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    1. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    2. OzilFozzil
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I like B

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    3. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I’ve got a very similar team. I’m guessing you moved sterling out for Pogba a few weeks back too? Hurts doesn’t it? I wouldn’t be rushing to remove sane just yet tho

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    4. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Sane > Sterling seems foolish, Sterling might not even play this weekend

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  10. jacktins12
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Pope
    Monreal / Azpilicueta / Mee
    Salah / Sterling / Gross / Choupo-Moting
    Niasse / Kane(c) / Morata

    Ward / Jones / Lloris / RLC

    gtg?

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    1. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Lloris on bench?

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    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Lloris 3rd bench slot mind bender this early 😯
      Anything in the bank?

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    3. OzilFozzil
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I would get rid of Lloris, waste of money on the bench

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  11. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Pope
    Davies Christensen
    Hazard Salah Sterling
    Kane Morata

    Play 3?
    1. Daniels (SOU)
    2. Wimmer (SWA)
    3. S.Ward (lei)
    4. RLC (wba)
    5. Wilson (SOU)

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    1. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      145

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      1. OzilFozzil
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        this

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    2. Hotdogs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      125

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  12. milejedinakhighclub
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Hi everyone,
    Any advice for this lot? Was going to roll the transfer; resisting the temptation to rage transfer Vertonghen out ahead of some good fixtures.

    Fabianski/Elliott
    Otamendi/Vertonghen/Ward/Daniels/Duffy
    Hazard/Salah/Sterling/Richarlison/Loftus-Cheek
    Kane/Morata/Calvert-Lewin
    1FT, 0.0ITB

    Thanks!

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    1. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yep save

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    2. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Defintely roll the transfer strong looking team

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  13. Moves like Dejagah
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Bench RLC or Callum Wilson?

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    1. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Rlc

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  14. Champione
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Play
    A) Niasse
    B) Richarlison

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    1. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

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    2. Four Letter Wirtz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Play Richarlison. Always.

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      1. Hotdogs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        This. Though I’m playing both this week

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        1. Four Letter Wirtz
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Oh, absolutely, me too!

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    3. Champione
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers guys. May need both if Sane is still out

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  15. Pranav Santhosh
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Pope elliot
    Alonso dann mee naughton mbemba
    Sterling salah alli richarlison loftus cheek
    Kane morata abraham
    1FT 1.0ITB
    By transfering in Alonso over Christensen in gw13 I have priced myself out of going alli to hazard which is a pretty huge mistake. What should my plan be for this team? Currently thinking alli dann out for pogba and kolasinac in gw17

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    1. aleksios
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Good plan.Also upgrade Mbemba.

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      1. Pranav Santhosh
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I can actually go mbemba to kolasinac instead of dann would that be a better move instead?

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    2. Hotdogs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      How much buffer do you have? Kola rising soon

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      1. Pranav Santhosh
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Will have 0.8 left itb so can afford to let kolasinac rise to 6.2

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  16. Prøfeßör …
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Hi all,

    DDG to Courtois for free (have two FTs) or burn the transfer?

    Thank,

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    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      *Thanks

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    2. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Defintely don't burn the transfer do ddg to courtois

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      1. Prøfeßör …
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

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    3. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I have same situation. Two tough fixtures on the way but still dont want to ditc DDG. Have you made much profit from him?

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      1. Prøfeßör …
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you. No, bought him on my GW 12 wildcard for 5.7. It's a difficult one but an easier decision to make if no value is tied up.

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        1. KUNingas
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Then I would do it

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    4. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      That looks like a downgrade to me. What's your whole team?

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      1. Prøfeßör …
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks. It's as follows:

        De Gea
        Azpilicueta, Daniels, Moreno
        Salah, Sane, Sterling, Richarlison
        Kane, Morata, Niasse

        (RLC, Mee, Duffy)

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        1. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          I see. You are in good shape. Do you prefer Alonso to Azpi? Could make that switch if so. (I prefer Alonso)

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          1. Prøfeßör …
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks. Yeah, could work. He might be due a rest though, I think.

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          2. JustPark
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Nah. Would put a hold on that. Can see him rested against Newcastle. I definitely get him on normal circumstances but not this gw. Too risky.

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      2. Prøfeßör …
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Just noticed I have 1.1 in the bank and not 0.1. I forgot about the Morata downgrade. Hmm, this changes things - maybe Christensen is an option.

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        1. KUNingas
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Mornep, Duffy or Daniels -> Christensen? That is what Im looking for.

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          1. Prøfeßör …
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Cheers.

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        2. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Indeed. Is that enough for Daniels to kolasinac?

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          1. Prøfeßör …
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Just out of reach, unfortunately. 6.0m to spend.

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    5. Hotdogs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Never waste a transfer! But I wouldn’t sell DDG either

      Can you get Christensen instead somehow?

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      1. Prøfeßör …
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, could get him in for any of the defenders (it would block Hazard though).

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        1. KUNingas
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Trbasfer Hazard in now? Any easy moves to make to get him?

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          1. Prøfeßör …
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            DDG to 4.5 and Sane to Hazard is an option if Sane is confirmed out.

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  17. Sandy Ravage
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Looking to change my City pair after this weekend for the Man U game. Which is the best option long term?

    A - Silva + Jesus > KDB + Niasse
    B - Silva + Jesus > Ramsey + Vardy / Firmino
    C - Silva + Jesus + Daniels > Mane + Wilson + Otamendi

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    1. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      C

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    2. OzilFozzil
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      non of those actually, just get rid of Jesus

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  18. Big Sam Time
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Struggling for a captian pick??? But other than that hows this look??

    Ederson
    Daniels, Kolasinac, moreno
    Salah, david silva, moting, zaha
    Kane, morata, Niasse

    Bench, elliot, cork, ward, naughton

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    1. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'd captain Kane

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  19. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Got 0.1 by transferring ward to mee to fund Naughton to Kiko femenia next week. Good move??

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    1. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Mee better for bonuspoints

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      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Ya my thinking plus saw Burnley match Brady stops ward attacking like hazard for Alonso. Plus all the good cheap defenders like Kiko and moreno are all 4.6.i could get only Simpson for 4.5 which I dont want. So made the move

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  20. Sharkytect
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    1FT, 0.7 itb
    My keepers are elliot and gomes.

    I could bring in fabianski for elliot now and have a keeper playing a tram they might keep a clean sheet against.

    Alternatively, I could hold for one week and then swap them both for courtois and pereira. Leaving for one week woild also reveal whether elliot is actually dropped or just "rotated". Just means I have to play gomes against spurs this week.

    Thoughts?

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    1. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'd hold for a week to assess the situation

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    2. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I’d just take the hit, as Courtois will likely make up the points this gameweek alone

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  21. HD7
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Fabianski
    Walker Mustafi Daniels
    Sterling Richarlison Salah Hazard
    Kane(C) Morata Niasse

    Subs: Elliot, RLC, Mee, Mbemba

    Have one FT but dont see a reason to use it, just save it?

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    1. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Defintely save good looking team

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    2. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Very nice team, save

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      1. HD7
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, only question now is Kane or Hazard as C?

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        1. Pranav Santhosh
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Kane for me

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  22. MarkoSD
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    repost:
    Sell: Cedric+bavies+fabregas
    Buy: 4.7+christensen+pogba
    Or
    5.3+azpi/alonso+Groß
    ?

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  23. HD7
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Kane Morata Hazard Salah...
    Who would you captain from them and why?

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    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Hazard, because he has been magical recently, edges it over Salah for me as Brighton are a good side, Newcastle are not

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      1. Salarrivederci
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Agreed. Morata is in danger of rotation / limited time on pitch. The other 3 will start and play for sure. Hazard got the best fixture, and he is almost a differential 😛

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      2. HD7
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Yes Im between Kane and Hazard... the other thing is Watford have a leaky defence and If Spurs get their grip Kane should have a brace ... 🙂

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        1. InvertedWinger
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          We say this every week..

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    2. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Kane because he is scoring his first hattrick this season against Watford 😉

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  24. noquarternt
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Gomes and Fémina the standout Watford defensive options?

    Mariappa and Zeegler not worth looking at?

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    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Mariappa at risk of being dropped. Z a slight rotation risk with Holebas. Femenia looks good

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    2. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Zeegs the standout

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  25. Salarrivederci
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Have this feeling Zaha will get himself 13 points tomorrow. Had the same feeling with Mounie GW1.

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      lol

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  26. KUNingas
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Morning! I have 2FTs and 0.1 ITB

    A) Sane -> Sterling
    B) Sane + Daniels -> Sterling + Christensen
    C) DDG (sv 5.6) -> Courtois
    D) Throw away one FT

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    1. Clifford☯
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    2. Four Letter Wirtz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I just can't see the point in selling Sané. What if he recovers in time for Sunday. Sané vs Zabaleta, that's like the Roadrunner vs Carl Coyote.

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      1. KUNingas
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I cant see any else transfers to make. Moving to Sterling also gets little bit more in bank.

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  27. KP02
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Could Arsenal keep a clean sheet this weekend? I have both Kola and Mustafi, would you play RLC over Mustafi?

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    1. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Could easily go 0-0. I would spread the risk and play RLC

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    2. Bellerinmondo
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Prob play RLC

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  28. tokara
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    bought monreal for 5.4m few weeks back but decided to let him go today to double stack chel defence

    hope i am right

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  29. tibollom
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Chaps, got 2FTs and my team is not ideal at the moment:

    DDG Elliot
    Ota Mee Duffy Naughton Hunemieir
    Salah DSilva Richarlison Sane TCaroll
    Kaku Kane Abraham

    a.Kaku + D Silva for Morata + Ozil
    b. Kaku + Sane for Vardy + Hazard
    c. Kaku + Sane/Silva + Naughton for Hazard,Vardy + 5.8 Defender for -4pts
    d. Keep Kaku for the weekend and just do 1 transfer
    e. any idea?

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    1. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A. Ozil is nice differential

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      1. tibollom
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        cheers Kuningas, would you do it this GW or wait until after Ars V MUN?

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  30. Bellerinmondo
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Elliot was my only playing GK

    Worth a hit to get Hennessey (all I can afford)

    Or keep and hope Elliot plays

    ?

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    1. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Not worth to take a hit.

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