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Podcast April 26

The ScoutCast – Episode 259 – Smooth

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Just as we witnessed in Gameweek 31, the Free Hit chip does its thing, granting the ScoutCast crew and many in the Fantasy Football Scout community the smoothest of landings as we begin preparations for another Double Gameweek take-off.

Jonty, Andy and Az join me for the Gameweek 35 post-mortem, as, driven by your questions, we ponder whether this season’s debut chip has rendered the blanks as the best opportunity for a rank hike.

However, this is no time to rest on our laurels, with another double-header looming. That fuels discussion on Manchester City, Spurs and even Swansea City’s players; assets at opposite ends of the Fantasy spectrum, united by the potential of two fixtures in Gameweek 37.

To invest in those spoils, we need to make sacrifices, so we assess the midfield makeweights and ponder if Marcos Alonso can finally shake Jonty’s curse, or whether we should all cash in on the Blues banned wing-back.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday evening. 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. anish10
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    G2G?

    DDG
    Christiensen | Lowton | Morgan
    Salah | Son | Mahrez | Willian | Gudmunsson
    Kane(c) | Jesus

    Ryan | Murray | Tark | Mustafi

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    1. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      good luck

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    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Lots of changes I'd make.

      With no transfers, Tark over Morgan

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      1. anish10
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        What changes would you make next GW

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    3. Ryanu2
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Yes gtg

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    4. pjomara
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Similar enough to me. You'll be sweating over starts for Morgan, Christensen, Willian. Christensen may no longer be first choice.

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  2. Fantastisk
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Got a feeling all these moves for Sterling, including hits, will end in tears this week.

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    1. SuperMane Returns
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Sane owner?

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  3. Gonna mesut up
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    So after a lot of good weeks ive now got an issue with my team all out of wack, what do people suggest here

    De Gea, Ryan
    Valencia, Tark, Lowton, Morgan, Christensen
    Son, Willian, Salah, Mahrez, King
    Lukaku, Vardy, Barnes

    .4 itb

    Im a little lost on what do as I 37 scares me and KAne and Jesus looks too hard to get and lots of minus to get me in the right direction

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    1. LC1
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Lukaku to Jesus is easy enough

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      1. Gonna mesut up
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        Thanks, its just that ars will put out a terrible side this week and I think Lukaku will bully them, I do really want Jesus next week however... Still considering it.

        Ive got enough to go Mahrez to Sterling, kinda tempted by that as well

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    2. Ryanu2
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Kaku Vardy and Mahrez/Salah out for Kane Jesus and maybe Arni for Dgw 37 if budget allows

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    3. pjomara
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Save transfer presuming Salah starts which I think he will. then Salah, Lukaku, Barnes to Ayew Jesus Man-City-Mid

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      1. Gonna mesut up
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        like it

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  4. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Jürgen Klopp will hold his pre-Stoke City press conference from 10.30am BST on Friday

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    1. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      More importantly, Berbz presser 3:30pm again?

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      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        I was assuming Klopp would be getting the team news from Berbs around 10.20am.

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        1. Legomane
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 days ago

          😆 😆

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    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      He wants to name the team before anfield express.

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  5. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    DDG
    Verto • Tarko • Bailly
    Salah • Son • Mahrez • Willian
    Kane • Vardy • Barnes

    (Ryan / Mili / Dunk / Morgan)
    0.0 itb

    Saving FT the best option here?
    Will take a -4/8 hit next week if needed.

    Will decide next week which City assets I want after looking at their line up this week and more importantly how my ML is shaping.
    At 5.6k OR so don’t want to make a wrong decision.

    Appreciate your thoughts! 🙂

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    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      In the same boat mate. Still not convinced what City mid to have. Maybe going with GJesus this week over Lukaku.

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      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        Just worried that Pep could rotate anyone this week and with more info next week will be able to make a better decision.

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    2. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      I did Mahrez to Sterling in a similar position. Not sure a week will have us guess Pep!

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      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        If I had 0.1-0.2 in the bank I would have made that move.

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    3. Ryanu2
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      I would stick this week tbh

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  6. RIDZ
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    DDG
    Jones Dunk Chilwell
    Salah Son Mahrez Milivo
    Kaku Barnes Kane(C)

    Hart-Alonso-Morgan-Ibe

    1 FT 0 ITB

    gtg or do something?
    Planning on Kaku+Barnes+Son to Jesus+Ayew+Sterling next week

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  7. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Hows this look, who would you captain???

    Pickford
    Vvd, keane, simpson
    De bruyne, salah, erikson, lingard
    Kane, jesus, j,ayew

    Bench, Mäenpää, francis, cork, wimmer

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  8. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Ddg
    Maguire bavies Lowton
    Mahrez willian son jlings
    Vardy kane lukaku

    Hennessey, mustafi, mariappa, Andy king

    0.2 itb 1 ft

    Do you think I should just to mahrez to sterling this week or double up with lukaku to jesus?

    I'll make the other transfer next week.

    Thanks!

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  9. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    DDG / Ryan
    Alonso / Bailly / Morgan / Lowton / Long
    Mahrez / Son / Willian / Gross / L Cook
    Kane / Jesus / Vardy

    GW36: (-8) Bailly+Gross > Davies+Silva
    GW37: (FT) Mahrez > Sterling
    GW38: (- 4) Willian/Son + Vardy > Salah+[5.4]

    Sound like a decent plan? Could also split out the -8 to a -4 for GW37 instead?

    Also half tempted with another hit for Morgan > [Swans DEF] but it may be one too many?

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    1. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      I like those moves this week, Davies dependant. Assume you can't stretch from Silva > Sterling?

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  10. Legomane
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Morning, waking up zone... 😀

    Thoughts appreciated - cheers
    30 ahead in ML. I've got TC37.
    He's got WC BB TC 😮

    A. Hold, 0FT 1.3 ITB
    B. Mahrez > Sterling (-4)
    C. Willian Christensen > Sterling 4.7 (-8)
    D. Mahrez Christensen > SALAH (c) 4.9 (-8)
    E. Mahrez Willian Alonso > SALAH (c) Sterling 4.7 (-12)

    *will only consider D or E if Salah starting according to Berbs 😯

    DDG
    Vertonghen Christensen Lowton
    Mahrez Son Willian Milivojevic
    Kane Jesus Barnes

    (Ryan Lingard Chilwell Alonso)

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    1. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      B for me.

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      1. Legomane
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        cheers yohan 🙂

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    2. Jam0sh
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      A

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      1. Legomane
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        cheers Jam, if i was inclinded to take a hit, would it be B for you? (almost certainly would end up hitting for Sterling next GW either way...)

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        1. Jam0sh
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 11 days ago

          If pushed, probably B for a hit could do. Nevertheless also when thinking about your position I probably wouldn't want to reduce the ML lead with a hit.

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          1. Legomane
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 11 days ago

            cheers Jam - appreciate the thoughts, it's certainly a tough call and I'm wary of the fact he will have Sterling on his WC, but Mahrez is due. it was always the plan to bulk buy City this week, but now I'm here it's a tough call!

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    3. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Interesting you want to see Christensen ahead of Alonso given he doesn't play this week.

      Not sure I see the -8s paying off. A or B. Probably B.

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      1. Legomane
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        cheers but - looking at possible manouvers for Injurdsen > Smalling next GW
        Alternatively I can do Sterling (-4) this week and Willian > Silva (FT) next week.
        Alonso would be Salah return funds GW38 as part of a hit 😮

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        1. Legomane
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 days ago

          *cheers bud....you're not a but 😮

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    4. Bobby_Baggio
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      B mate

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      1. Legomane
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        ta bobby 🙂

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    5. Ryanu2
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      B for me

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      1. Legomane
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        thanks bud - much appreciated all!

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  11. CABAYE4
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    DDG (Ryan)
    Smalling Vert Lowton (Alonso Morgan)
    Sterling Alli Willian Lingard (Gross)
    Kane Vardy Barnes

    GTG? Already brought Sterling and no easy way to get Jesus in without a -8; any ideas?

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    1. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      I'm in the opposite position - regret hastily switching Kak to Jesus, would have prefered to prioritise Mahrez > Sterling this week...
      I think you're very G2G, if you're happy to ignore Mo Salah!

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      1. CABAYE4
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        I think Jesus will do well just not enough to justify a -8 this GW.

        Salah is gone! Have made my bed behind the sofa; time to lie in it...

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        1. Legomane
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 days ago

          😯 😯

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  12. james 101
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Gtg?!

    DDG.
    Lowton. Long. Smalling.
    Alli, Son, Sterling(VC), Willian.
    Vardy, Kane(C), Jesus.

    Ryan, Kante. Christensen. Chillwell.

    0FT. £1.3m itb.

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  13. Daghe Munegu
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Have 1 ft. Would you save it?

    DDG
    Kompany Robertson Lowton
    Salah Son Sterling Zaha
    Kane Jesus Barnes

    Ryan Morgan Mustafi King

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    1. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Yes

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  14. Bobby_Baggio
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    RMWCT #7. I'm using BB in GW37 so emphasis on that. Thoughts? People have mentioned Arnie instead of Ramsey but I have a feeling he will do well. Thanks.

    DDG - Fabianski
    Monreal - Smalling - Vert - Cedric - Dummett
    Sterling - Lingard - Son - Ramsey - DSilva
    Jesus - J.Ayew - Kane

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    1. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Think Rambo is a risk this week, but could be awesome DGW... I'd honestly be tempted by Arnie tbh
      Otherwise : Love. It. (expection Lingard, who I also own!)
      I'd be quite tempted to trile up on UTD defence for this double... rather have Jones for 1 game than Lingard for 2, Lingard > Kenedy perhaps?

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      1. Legomane
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        Good chance Lingard only gets one start too TBH

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    2. Ryanu2
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Would prefer Arni over Ramsey tbh

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  15. seanie3
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Was all set to move lukaku to Jesus -4

    However is there a real chance now arsenal start holding and chambers and lukaku could score well

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    1. Ryanu2
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Would keep Kaku for this week and replace with Jesus next week imo

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      1. Legomane
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        annoyed with myself for rushing this move, but it's done now. certainly a move I'd make ahead of 37.

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        1. seanie3
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 11 days ago

          So you would rather have lukaku for this week ahead of Jesus and so the transfer next week

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          1. Legomane
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 11 days ago

            I'm annoyed with myself for making the early move... my first move in hindsight would be Mahrez > Sterling...then think long and hard about the Kak switch for a hit. Chasing rival is almost certain to have both Jesus and Sterling so think I have to cover that...tough call

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      2. seanie3
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        Winning a mini league and rival has sterling silva and Jesus, I have no city and was going to bring in sterling and Jesus, do you think I should still just bring In Jesus next week

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    2. Prison Mike
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      I’m probably not doing it for free definitely not for a -4

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    3. Feed tha Sheep
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      I’d keep Lukaku for this week too

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  16. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Stoke City manager Paul Lambert has never lost as a manager at Anfield

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    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Stoke not won at Anfield in league since 1959.

      Stats eh?

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  17. 32chickens
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Least likely to keep clean sheet
    A)Liverpool
    B)Crystal Palace
    C) Newcastle
    Thankyou

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    1. Ryanu2
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Tough but think B

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    2. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Palace

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    3. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      B

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    4. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Thankyou B is the view

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    5. skodaole2
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      I wouldnt bench Tomkins mate, i would bench the Liv defender since Stoke are the only away team of the three who ll give it all to score(or i hope for a CPL cs having Sakho). Good luck

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  18. Vlad
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    wc doubts (bb team)

    j ayew vs perez?

    mcarty and 4.7 def vs fabianski and 4.4....?

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    1. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Perz

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  19. Cheshire Duck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    With Mané being unsure, what's the best option in Draft ?
    A) stick with Mané
    B) Arnautovic
    C) Lingard

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    1. Ryanu2
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      B

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    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Don’t like any of B or C

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      1. Cheshire Duck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        there isn't much better available

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  20. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Hi
    please can I have some help with my subs? does this look right?

    Karius STK (H)

    Otamendi WHU (A) - Jagielka HUD (A) - Long BHA (H)

    Cork BHA (H) - Eriksen WAT (H) - Salah STK (H) - Zaha LEI (H)

    Kane WAT (H) - Barnes BHA (H)- Jesus WHU (A)


    (Lingard ARS (H) - Morgan CRY (A) - Smalling ARS (H)
    Hennessey LEI (H)

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    1. Ryanu2
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Lingard and Smalling for Jags and Cork imo

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    2. Ryanu2
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Sorry Lingard and Smalling for Cork and Jags Dohh

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    3. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      many thanks !

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  21. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Morning all, best decisions for rest of dg37

    1A) alonso + willian
    1B) Davies + silva (-8)

    2) Vardy > jesus worth a hit? No other city players this week. Also will need the same hit next gw in all likelihood so might as well do it now?

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    1. Ryanu2
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Vardy to Jesus

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  22. howsitgoing
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Hi all,

    a) hazard + lingard
    b) william + pogba

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    1. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      A
      close though

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  23. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    TC advice please.

    30 points behind leader. I have TC and BB.

    Who should I TC??

    Kane this GW or Kane final GW?
    No doubt rival will capt Salah on both

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    1. howsitgoing
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      final GW, currently not on form.

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  24. The Rock
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    DDG, Ryan
    Morgan, Duffy, Lascelles, Kiko, Lowton
    Alli, Son, Mahrez, Willian, Kennedy
    Lukaku, Auba, Vardy

    Planning a 4 point hit on Willian to Lingard and Lukaku to Kane(c). Not the worst of fixtures for Lukaku this week but Kane's is still better surely? Watford on the beach.

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    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      I would keep Willian and lose Mahrez as you have Vardy for cover.

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  25. Fpl-king
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    On Wc Team. Then BB Gw37

    Any thoughts on this team?

    Courtois
    Mustafi-Chilwell-vertonghen-Cedric
    Eriksen- salah - sterling
    Perez - Kane - Jesus

    Fabianski - oriol - Carroll - Naughton

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  26. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    All ready doing lukaku and alonso to jesus and Davies (-4) Should i also get Sterling in for Willian (-8) or wait one week?

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    1. fkmzcgp
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      I'd wait one week - always a chance sterling is rested

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  27. fkmzcgp
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    G2G for this week?

    DDG
    Lowton, Tarkowski, Morgan
    Son, Willian, Sanchez, Sterling
    Barnes, Austin, Kane (C)

    Ryan, Gross, Kiko, Alonso

    Next week I think I'll do:

    Willian, Alonso and Barnes >> King, Davies and Jesus OR Iwobi, Cedric and Jesus for a -8 hit

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  28. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Top 5 players you would want for DGW37?

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    1. fkmzcgp
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Kane, Jesus, Sterling, Eriksen, another city mid (take your pick)

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      1. Daniel Exeter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        ah balls, I have none!

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      2. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        id prefer ddg over another city mid

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        1. fkmzcgp
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 11 days ago

          true I didn't think about a keeper - DDG always

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    2. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Lukaku (think United will smash an understrength Arsenal)
      Kane
      Salah
      Sterling
      Eriksen

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      1. Fantastisk
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        I'm confident Lukaku will blank v Arsenal in GW37.

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        1. Fantasyamateur
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 11 days ago

          Good shout as they don't play Arsenal in 37. In 36 however they meet a very weakened Arsenal side. Why shouldn't he score at least one goal?

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          1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 11 days ago

            Agree with this Arsen can go all in away to Ath Madrid.........Man U game meaningless............and Arse away are SHITE this year and Jose can secure 2nd spot,..........I feel a Lukaku haul at last !!!

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  29. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Press Conference times

    Bournemouth (0900)
    West Brom (0900)
    Everton (0930)
    Liverpool (1030)
    Tottenham (1230)
    Huddersfield (1300)
    Man Utd (1300)
    Chelsea (1315)
    Man City (1330)
    Newcastle (1330)
    Watford (1330)
    West Ham (1330)

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    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Anfield Express Pc?

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    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Klopp going early to get in ahead of anfield express.

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  30. Ëð
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Any of these worth a hit?

    A) Christensen -> Davies
    B) Willian/Mahrez -> Sterling/Eriksen

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    1. fkmzcgp
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      All good moves - If you don't have any city cover, then get sterling

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      1. Ëð
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 days ago

        Have only Jesus. Would you swap either Mahrez or Willian?

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    2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 days ago

      B Mahrez for either Sterling or Eriksen

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