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The Technical Area – Man City’s Attack, Home vs Away

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An unceremonious defeat at the hands of League One Wigan may have scuppered Pep Guardiola’s quest for a legendary quartet of titles but Manchester City’s Premier League form has been as strong as ever.

After sweeping five goals past Leicester in their final fixture before the FA Cup break, City have now found the net an impressive 79 times this season – a full 18 clear of their nearest rival, Liverpool.

With five attackers – Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, Leroy Sane, David Silva and Sergio Aguero – all past the 100-point threshold in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), City have clearly proven themselves to represent our most reliable source of regular Fantasy points.

As 19,000 delirious Wigan fans discovered on Monday night, however, there is a marked difference between City’s form at home and on their travels.

In this latest Technical Area article for members, we will put this under scrutiny, with particular reference to the merits of keeping faith in Man City’s attacking assets.

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  1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Two weeks and the best I can come up with is Otamendi to Maguire

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    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
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      6 years, 2 months ago

      VVD?

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      1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
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        6 years, 2 months ago

        Already got triple LIV

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    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
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      I wouldn't.

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    3. asquishypotato
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      6 years, 2 months ago

      Ouch. VVD or a spurs defender to pick up the points in the mean time?

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      1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
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        6 years, 2 months ago

        Vertongen an option but tbh I think Leics have a better CS chance than Spurs this week

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    4. Fantasy Gold
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      6 years, 2 months ago

      In that case, your name is quite apt 😉

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      1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
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        Rank says otherwise 😉

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  2. asquishypotato
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    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Now all my players have played I can’t see any reason to hold off on bringing Bavies.

    Have exact to do Ota and Og to Bavies and VVD .

    Points gained can be spent on bringing 31 players in.

    Rose for champs and cup?

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  3. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
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    6 years, 2 months ago

    I've missed FPL over this week. Can't help but feel this stage of the season will be dramatic!!! Good luck to all of you wielding fancy sounding chips!

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  4. Flynny
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    6 years, 2 months ago

    How does this sound for -4?

    Kun ota and rlc to firmino vvd and walcott

    Allows me to bench ayew this weekend.

    Current team is

    Fab Elliot
    Alonso ota Dawson ogbonna chilwell
    Salah sterling son shaq rlc
    Kane kun ayew

    Thanks

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    1. estheblessed
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      6 years, 2 months ago

      Positive move I think

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    2. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Nice

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      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

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    3. asquishypotato
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      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Sounds great

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  5. estheblessed
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    6 years, 2 months ago

    G2G or upgrade Jones or Lingard for a hit? £3.3m in bank

    Pickford
    VVD, Azpilicuta, Jones
    Deloufou, Salah, Sterling, Shaq
    Niasse, Firmino, Kane

    Elliot, Ogbonna, Lingard, Kenny

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    1. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Lingard must go, but can wait this GW

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  6. FPL Virgin
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    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    All these new VVD owners seem to be deaf to what Klopp said about him.

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    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      scouutcast made no mention of rotation, cl gonna burn some of us

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    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      It’s kind of worrying that Klopp has rested him twice already in a short space of time prior to important PL/CL games.

      Maybe more of the same to come.

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      1. Norman Conquest
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        he has only missed 1 league game though and that was due to illness

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        1. MTPockets
            6 years, 2 months ago

            It was tactical, not illness. There was a piece on liv website outlining Klopp's thinking.

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        2. Flynny
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          6 years, 2 months ago

          Wasn't he carrying a slight hammy when he didn't play tho??

          If fit he plays right??

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          1. FPL Virgin
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            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            "I haven't known him long enough to say 'yes you can play all the games in this moment'. He expected it, he is still a new player."

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      2. Numb
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        6 years, 2 months ago

        What did he say?

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        1. FPL Virgin
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          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Physically won't be up to speed until next season. Will be rotated. Can't play 3 times in a week.

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          1. Numb
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            6 years, 2 months ago

            OK. Robertson a better option then?

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            1. FPL Virgin
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              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Not with Moreno lurking.

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          2. Ibracadabra
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            LIV don't have a game for two weeks after GW31.

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          3. Rhinos
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            pretty sure he only said the first bit, bit of extrapolating going on here

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            1. FPL Virgin
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              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              The quotes are easy to find.

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    3. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      In long term

      Alexis Pogba Quaner => KDB L.Cook Auba us a no brainer?

      Playing both Cook and Quaner in GW31 then upgrading

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    4. Sadio
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      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Which duo:

      A) Vert and Robertson
      B) VvD and Trippier

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      1. Lucky Z
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        A but you see that Rob and Trippied are weak points

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    5. Slam
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Which Spurs mid would you go for in the next three fixtures? (cry, HUD, bou)

      A) Eriksen
      B) Alli

      Cheers

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      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        A

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        1. Slam
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Haven't had time at all recently to watch any Spurs games.
          Has he been looking more threatening?

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      2. Rhinos
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        6 years, 2 months ago

        its the same dilemma as always, lower floor vs higher ceiling, up to you to decide

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        1. Slam
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Fair enough was wondering if one was looking particularly more threatening recently which I guess isn't the case.
          Same 50/50 decision as always then, like you said 🙂

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      3. Yozzer
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        6 years, 2 months ago

        Alli is looking better every game. Erikksen is a great option if he plays central . There is a danger Eriksen goes Deep if Poch plays Son ,Alli and Moura.

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        1. Slam
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          6 years, 2 months ago

          Appreciate it, cheers

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    6. asquishypotato
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      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Klopp seems to like Moreno but Robertson is such good value.

      Safe to bring Robbo in for the next few fixtures?

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      1. Slam
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        No

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      2. Lecky Legs FC
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Yes biasist Liverpool fan but we've had ten day off training in Marbella Robbo is safe for the next four i'd say.

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    7. Ibracadabra
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Which of these moves is more interesting?

      A) Valencia + RLC -> Simpson + Walcott (FREE)

      B) Valencia, Sterling + RLC -> Robertson, Mahrez + Walcott (-4)

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      1. estheblessed
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        6 years, 2 months ago

        Easily b)

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    8. dunas_dog
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      Keep Son or transfer to Mahrez?

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      1. Ibracadabra
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        6 years, 2 months ago

        I am keeping and thinking of Sterling -> Mahrez personally.

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        1. dunas_dog
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          Yes I have Sterling but so much value tied up that reluctant to sell particularly as may want him back on WC in 32

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      2. Point-one short
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        6 years, 2 months ago

        See below - do you think he'll get benched now with Aldeweirald back?

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        1. dunas_dog
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          6 years, 2 months ago

          It’s possible but his form particularly at home so good compared for example to Alli

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      3. Lecky Legs FC
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        6 years, 2 months ago

        I'm doing Jones & Son > Mahrez & Robertson

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    9. Rik Waller
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      6 years, 2 months ago

      Is it safe yet? Did I get away with my early transfers?

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      1. Numb
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        Pretty much

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    10. Point-one short
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      6 years, 2 months ago

      Evening all. I'm unsure which move to make this week. Need to get in Firmino and want VvD also.

      I'm worried about Son getting benched despite their good fixtures, and will transfer him to a gw 31 player probably, but could transfer to Mahrez instead.

      Have 1FT, 0.9ITB; which of these to do?

      A) Jones -> VvD
      B) Son -> Mahrez
      C) Jones -> Bavies/vertonghen
      D) alternative transfer

      Team is

      Pope Adrian
      Alonso Jones Mee Dunk Ogbonna
      Salah Sterling Son Shaqiri Ibe
      Kane Kun Wilson

      Thanks in advance for any input.

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      1. dunas_dog
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        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        A

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        1. Point-one short
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers 🙂

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    11. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      * = gw31 players

      Adrian
      Ota Mee Alonso
      Salah* Son Sterling Walcott*
      Wilson* Kun Bobby*

      Speroni Jones Zeeg* Ox *

      Ox is killing me. Can't get VVD as he's my 3rd pool 🙁

      Options

      A Kun --》 Kane
      B kun Jones --》 Kane Davies -4
      C Kun Son --》 shaq Kane -4
      D Kun Ox --》 Kane Milo/Ibe

      Don't mind taking a hit. Any thoughts lads?

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      1. ryacoo
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        6 years, 2 months ago

        Probably D I guess - you need Ox out as 3 good Liverpool options are needed.

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      2. Point-one short
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Would hold off shaq until closer to 31.
        Is Stanislas injured these days?
        Probably A from those.

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      3. Yozzer
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        6 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks both 🙂

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      4. Konig Luther
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        6 years, 2 months ago

        d or c (in order for me)

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        1. Yozzer
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Thank you :-). Tempted with D.
          Milo or Ibe mmm

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    12. ryacoo
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      6 years, 2 months ago

      Is it worth selling Masuaku to VVD for -4 this week, rather than with a FT next week?

      Currently playing Jones (Otamendi benched) in that spot.

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      1. Yozzer
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Probably mate. Good chance of a VVD cleanie. Possible chance of a goal and you have to Think Ota will concede and Jones probably injured

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    13. The Alli Way
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Any ideas on which moves to make? 1FT 0.2ITb

      DDG (Elliot)
      Alonso Azpi Otamendi Mee (Ogbonna)
      Salah Sterling Shaqiri (Lingard (RLC))
      Kane Firmino Wilson

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    14. Oscar Slater
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      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero's double digit hauls this season have came against teams who are currently 8th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 15th & in the EPL and 4 out of 5 of them have been at home. His next 7 GWs involve playing 4 of the Top Six clubs, another 2 games away from home and a big fat blank.

      Scary as it might seem, it's time to let go chaps.

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      1. Rhinos
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        he's 2 of 200 goals for city, hardly a flat track bully

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        1. Rhinos
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          6 years, 2 months ago

          *off

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          1. Oscar Slater
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            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            But don't forget that he'll only be the captain of choice once in those 7 GWs.

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            1. Duffy Dunk
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              And that depends with Jesus back.

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    15. LǝgleSs e|even
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      6 years, 2 months ago

      Palace GKs are both injured and out.
      Harry will be hosting a Party this weekend.

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      1. SADIO SANÉ
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        6 years, 2 months ago

        fake news apparently

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    16. RESULT
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      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Evening all !
      Hazard depoitre to mili Kane for -4???

      Current team
      Pope
      Mee ota Vertongen Jones vvd
      Salah sterling lingard son hazard
      Kun depoitre Quaner

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      1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
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        6 years, 2 months ago

        No

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    17. Baked baines
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      What's everyone doing with Gomez. Due to drop tonight.

      You think he'll start on the weekend?

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      1. Rhinos
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        6 years, 2 months ago

        hope not

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

        Keeping

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    18. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      a) Naughton/Hegazi + Arnautovic + Vardy
      b) VVD/Vertonghen + Mahrez + Wilson
      c) VVD + Shaqiri + Vardy

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      1. SEXY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        C

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    19. SEXY SALAH
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Chances of Robertson increasing tonight? Currently 99.5 on fpl stats

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      1. Epic Fail
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        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        There's a good chance.

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      2. Konig Luther
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        probably

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      3. SEXY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks both, think I will wait either way just in case before firing the trigger on any changes.

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    20. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Is Daniels a terrible option? Bournemouth seem incapable of keeping clean sheets (apart from if they play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, apparently). His attacking output has disappeared too.

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      1. Epic Fail
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        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Are you not answering your own question?

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        1. El Lobito 10
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Haha I suppose so mate!

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          1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            My work here is done

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      2. pjomara
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        BOU defense not worth it, got Francis a while back. People go on about how many gw31 players they have but I don't think crappy 1 pointers like Bou defense really count

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    21. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Who to bring in for a -4?

      A) Van Dijk
      B) Deulofeu

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      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Never for a defender imo

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      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        You are you selling and unless the player is dead/dying I would not take a - 4 for either player

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        1. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          we're all dying

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          1. Duffy Dunk
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            source?

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    22. Drogba Legend
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Which is a better combo:

      A) Eriksen + Robertson
      B) Mane + 5.3 defender
      C) Mahrez/Alli/Siggy/Wally + VVD

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    23. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Already done Lingard + Richarlison > McArthur + Eriksen.

      Aiming for 8 players now in GW31 instead of using FH.

      Van Dijk for Jones (-4)?

      Can't do it if either's price alters.

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    24. Tazah
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      what GW is the international break?

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        http://prntscr.com/ihkxe0

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      2. Rhinos
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        you do ask some banal questions

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        1. Tazah
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          ''so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.''

          how?

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      3. Tazah
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        love the lack of the actual answer, wouldnt have even minded.... ''sorry man i dont know''

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          The answer is obvious from the screenshot.

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          1. Tazah
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            not even if you dont know what date the matches themselves are...... love to leave a bit of self work to do everytime

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 14 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              2 week gap is obvious.

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              1. Tazah
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                More obvious just to state the answer no?

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                1. TorresMagic™
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                  • 14 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  Fish vs fishing rod. Spoon vs aeroplane.

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                  1. Tazah
                    • 6 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    Question v answer

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    25. Kiwivillan
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      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I could do Sanchez>Mane free up some cash and triple Liverpool attack instead of Ota/Alonso > VVD. Good fixtures. Crazy idea?

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    26. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      removing Aguero & Hazard after big hauls seems pretty stupid, but there are a few (probably invalid) reasons to do so, and this would set me up nicely for the next few:

      Aguero Hazard RLC Dyer -> Niasse Mane Eriksen Mahrez (-8)

      Salah Mane Eriksen Mahrez Sterling
      Kane Wilson (Niasse)

      Kane/Eriksen become Firmino/Siggy in GW31, possibly. Thoughts?

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      1. Rhinos
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        ive similar decisions and am keeping the big guns, theyre alll in form and decent differentials to boot

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        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          yeah it's difficult, a few reasons to get rid (mainly fixture related, but also Aguero rotation) however doing so could go horribly wrong

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      2. Kiwivillan
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        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Looks bananas for -8. Hazard scores he gets max baps

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        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          yeah, -8 is far from ideal, but I do like the team it leaves me with...hmm

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