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Best set-pieces and penalty takers for World Cup Fantasy semi-finals

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We are down to just four teams left at the World Cup, with set-pieces and penalties still expected to have a big impact on the outcome of the remaining matches.

Once again, we’ve pulled together all the relevant data so Fantasy Football Scout members can work out which nations are the best to invest in for the semi-finals and final.

It still looks like England are the most likely to score from set-piece situations in the last-four, while France could get some joy against Belgium.

READ NEXT: Our transfer tips and stats for the World Cup Fantasy semi-finals

Our research includes the penalty and corner-takers for each country, based on who has taken them either in Russia or, in some cases, in qualification. If there is no number next to a player’s name it’s because they took at least one in qualifying and/or warm-up games but are yet to take one at the World Cup itself.

We’ve also calculated which teams concede the most fouls and attempts from set-plays too to help you work out which nations are the most likely to get set-pieces in the first place.

To clarify, the ‘Attempts from set plays’ section combines those who have shot from direct free-kicks or those who have latched onto the end of a corner.

The deadline for Gameround 6 is at 19:00 BST on Tuesday July 10, so make sure you sort your team in time.

READ NEXT: Our transfer tips and stats for the World Cup Fantasy semi-finals

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We’ve secured Opta data, not only for the tournament itself, but also from the Qualifying Rounds for Europe and South America and for international friendlies involving the participating nations. This includes all the matches played right up to the tournament kick-off.

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  1. MarvelouSuccess
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    If the transfer window closes so close to the start of the new premier league season then how will the fpl admins add in the newly signed players quick before the games start?

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    1. child of God
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I don't think late signings would be involved in the first premier league game

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    2. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Think the transfer window closes on the Thursday, and the PL kicks off on Friday evening.
      I assume they will update the game overnight (Thursday).

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    3. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      They'll have a really busy Thursday night and we'll have a very busy Friday until that gw1 deadline..

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  2. World Cup - Semis & Third Place Squad Rotation
    Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    World Cup - Semis & Third Place Squad Rotation

    WC 2014
    ---------
    Brazil Semi Final: Julio Cesar, David Luiz, Oscar, L Gustavo, Maicon, Dante, Bernard, Hulk, Fred, Fernandinho, Marcelo
    Brazil Third Place: Julio Cesar, David Luiz, Oscar, L Gustavo, Willian, JÔ, Maicon, T Silva, Paulinho, Maxwell, Ramires

    Netherlands Semi Final: Cillessen, Vlaar, De Vrij, Martins Indi, Blind, De Jong, V. Persie, Robben, Kuyt, Sneijder, Wijnaldum
    Netherlands Third Place: Cillessen, Vlaar, De Vrij, Martins Indi, Blind, De Guzman, V. Persie, Robben, Kuyt, Clasie, Wijnaldum

    Brazil: 7 changes (includes 1 suspension - T Silva and many changes after humiliating defeat)
    Netherlands: 2 changes

    WC 2010

    Germany Semi Final: Neuer, Podolski, Friedrich, Klose, Khedira, Schweinsteiger, ÖZil, Trochowski, Mertesacker, Lahm, Boateng
    Germany Third Place: Butt, Jansen, Friedrich, Aogo, Khedira, Schweinsteiger, ÖZil, MÜLler, Mertesacker, Cacau, Boateng

    Uruguay Semi Final: Muslera, Gargano, Godin, Victorino, Cavani, A.Pereira, Forlan, Perez, M.Pereira, Arevalo Rios, Caceres
    Uruguay Third Place: Muslera, Lugano, Godin, Fucile, Cavani, Suarez, Forlan, Perez, M.Pereira, Arevalo Rios, Caceres

    Germany: 4 changes (includes 1 suspension - Muller)
    Uruguay: 3 Changes (includes 2 suspensions - Fucile & Suarez)

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    1. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      9 & 7 changes > 5 free transfers therefore, use chips this week!

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      1. Zilla
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Are we are really including suspensions? And this Brazil had to be changed lol, they lost 7-1 in a WC semi-final ffs.

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      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Looks like around 4-6 changes likely this year (rough approximation). And I'm hoping to avoid them all by looking at the lineup and selling non-starting players.

        I don't expect to own all the 4-6 rotated players anyway. If Croatia and France are eliminated, for example, I will only have 5 players open to playoff rotation. Since 4-6 is 18-27% of the starting 22 players, I should expect around 0.9-1.35 of my players to be benched for the playoffs 😀 I think I can handle that along with any injuries and suspensions, and hopefully with a transfer in hand to get to 15 players instead of the 14 I have now (perhaps even a spare transfer to actually improve the team!).

        Worse case scenario for me would be England and Belgium in the playoffs (9 players). In this instance I could expect around 1.6-2.43 players to be rotated. 5 FTs should again be enough to cover this and suspecsions, even if I don't get my spare transfer (hopefully will though!).

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        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Even using your worst case (9 players rotated) and my worst case (9 players in playoff), you would expect only 3.7 of your players to actually be rotated! 🙂 Just a guideline, but I think it shows how Siva's post is good news for final round chip-players.

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    2. johnnymorrocco
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      great piece of analysis. Who would you think would get rotated? Some thoughts...

      France (Full backs swapped? Fekir in / Dembele back)
      Belgium(Kompany out for Boyata, Whole Midfield changed bar KDB/ Run out for Batshuayi)
      England (Trent/Vardy in? Welbeck to make appearance!?)

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      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        golden boot competitors may not be rotated

        Kane - 6
        Lukaku - 4
        Mbappe, Griezmann - 3

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        1. johnnymorrocco
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          could play a part but i think the odds of anyone catching Kane are very slim

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          1. Siva Mohan
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            a goal today for the France pair and you never know

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      2. carloicecube
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I'd expect Deschamps to field the same starting 11, he never changes the team.

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  3. Eden Wizard
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Liverpool won't be far off city - The damage they did last year with that god-awful midfield....

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    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Then you remember that Liverpool still have karius in goal.

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      1. Eden Wizard
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        😆 Classic! Poor lad

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      2. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        & Lovren

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        1. MarvelouSuccess
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Tbf lovren has done well. Got to a cl final and in a semi final with Croatia.

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        2. Eden Wizard
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Matip is first choice over Lolvren surely

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          1. johnnymorrocco
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            no chance of that in the long term. Perhaps in short term due to WC but Lovren a much better player

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            1. goriuanx
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              It's like choosing between constipation and diarrhea, both awful.

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              1. OldBenKenobi
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 9 months ago

                Diarrhoea every time 😛

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                1. Deulofail
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 9 months ago

                  This

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      3. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        They won't need an incredible goalie to beat most of the PL. They should lose a lot fewer silly points.

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        1. MarvelouSuccess
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Ederson is like an outfield player with his distribution though. Liverpool need someone like him.

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          1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Sure, they need a better GK, but OP didn't say anything about beating City, he just said that it would be closer.

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    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      If they would just get one good CD, such as Maguire to partner VVD, they'd be amazing. Alas the gossip is they're going for Lovren's Croatian partner (okay, a third of the price of maguire, but ... nah).

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      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Buying from Leicester when they don't want to sell is a nightmare. I don't see Maguire leaving for less than 60 million.

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        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Yeh, that's why I said 3x the price of the Croatian - 22m is the figure being bandied about.

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          1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Ah, fair enough. That's a lot for Vida!

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            1. Andy_Social
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              Well in a couple of days his club could be pointing out he's a World Cup finalist. but for all Croatia's strengths, central defence isn't one of them!

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    3. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      GK, CB, Coutinho replacement and a back up wide player still needed.

      They might start like a house on fire but they'll wear off again if these positions aren't addressed.

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    4. johnnymorrocco
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      God awful is a strange analysis. Milner top assister in Champions League, Can snapped up by Juve, AOC on top form before injury, No point even mentioning Henderson coz people have made mind up and refuse to see the quality

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      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I don't get the Henderson + Milner love in. They are decent-to-good players for sure, but are they good enough to win the league as a starting mids? That's the level Liverpool need to be at and that's why Klopp has effectively demoted Henderson + Milner to squad players with Fabinho and Keita coming in. Which isn't a bad thing by the way - you need good squad players and Henderson + Milner are exactly that.

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        1. johnnymorrocco
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Milner will be demoted due to age i think but Fabinho is not a replacement for Henderson. He just doesn't have the legs and fitness record to play 60 games. I expect them to rotate based on type of game. Henderson will need rest after WC also

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          1. Andy_Social
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Don't need to replace Coutinho - Klopp sorted that out long before Cout left. As well as the Ox, there's a fit Lallana hanging around. No, behind the front 3 there's plenty of midfield quality there. It's just a couple of positions at the back that are inadequate (GK and CD)

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            1. goriuanx
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              Have to replace Coutinho - it's why he was/is after Fekir. Ox is very good, but he's injured and Lallana has next to no productivity.

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            2. Twelve years a slave
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              It is amusing people saying Lovren is a bargain because he is only 5 M

              They forget he is 5M every season and by xmas can usually be picked up for around 4.8M.

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              1. Deulofail
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 9 months ago

                Bargain at 4.8M

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        2. Jarnathan
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          How do you think Keita will be utilised? Do you think he's a decent option at 7.5 or will he play too deep?

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          1. JONALDINHO
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Will play as a box to box midfielder in a 4-3-3. Similar to Wijnaldum/Milner last year but he’ll drive forward aswell similar to the Ox. Would expect around 5-10 goals aswell as some assists if he replicates Liebzig form.

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    5. Fantastisk
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I can't see it personally. It'll be the same old story, look great on the big games and then bottle it in the lesser fixtures. It's in the genes of both Klopp and Liverpool.

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  4. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    #002

    de Gea
    Coleman | Cedric | Robertson | Mendy
    Salah | D.Silva | Richarlison
    Aguero | Firmino | Jimenez

    4m | Cairney | Wan-Bissaka | Stephens

    .5 ITB

    The thinking behind it:
    - de Gea is a pick once and forget type of player. I've regretted not starting with him in previous seasons (mainly because of his ownership) so won't be making the same mistake this time round. He outscored all of United's outfield players last season too.
    - Coleman, Robbo and Mendy as premium defenders - I feel they'll effectively be playing like midfielders with CS potential. Similar approach helped me last season too with B.Davies, Alonso etc.
    - Salah and Silva are fairly nailed for 2 best attacking teams in the league. I think Silva is the standout City choice at the moment.
    - Richarlison is a punt given Watford's good fixtures and his streaky style - it may just click for him.
    - Aguero probably starts the season at the moment, but hapypy to switch to Jesus otherwise. Firmino is the best value for money attacker from the big sides IMO.
    - Jimenez is another punt but I'm looking to spend as little as possible for the third striker slot.
    - Rotate captains between Aguero and Salah.
    - Can switch 4 at the back to 3 at the back and bring in Cairney.

    Thoughts? 🙂

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    1. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Pretty tidy team.
      Richa > Deulo +1ml to upgrade bench? Think we will need a bench.

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    2. Bambi
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Not interested in Bailly? Bailly and Ederson could save you 1.0M over Mendy and DDG

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

        Could do, but I reckon there's more upside to his picks.

        DDG makes more saves than Ederson
        Mendy is more attacking than Bailly.

        Although, it is dependant on whether or not Mendy is a definite starter.

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      2. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I don't see what I could do with the 1m to be honest. And I'm not keen on paying 5.5m for a CB who misses games and has no goal threat. Cheers anyway 🙂

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        1. Bambi
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          you could think of it like that, or you could think of it like this:

          pay .5 more for a keeper who returned only 14 more points, pay .5 more for a defender who is still at the WC and likely to miss the start of the season.

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      3. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Never pick that rotating donkey

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    3. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I like that quite a lot. 🙂

      Maybe a switch to Deulofeu if Rich isn’t doing too well.

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    4. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I have the exact same premium defenders, although strongly consisting Coleman > Pereira if Coleman isn't a wingback in a 3-4-3.

      I think Silva will be less nailed than last year. Not much proof to go on, aside the thought that Pep will play B. Silva more and his comments on D. Silva getting older.

      Like Richarlison, but Gracia may be too defensive.

      Jiminez is really not going to perform more than many 5.5 mids and defs. He just isn't much of a finisher, and was bought more for his workrate than anything else.

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      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I can't disagree with anything you said to be honest. #003 incoming? 😉

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        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          🙂 This is my favourite time of the year for FPL, when I can fool myself into thinking that Willian will be a great pick for the opening fixtures. 1

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    5. MarvelouSuccess
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Not sure about the aging silva though with jorginho about to sign for City. I went with de bruyne as he is pretty nailed on.

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    6. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Also, keep an eye on Costa instead of Cairney for the same price.

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    7. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Fab finished last season with 15 pts behind De Gea, considering he is only 4.5 with better defence now, feel he offers more value compared to DDG

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      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah that's to alternative to DDG - which means I could get an 8.5 mid instead of Richarlison too.

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        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Or Zaha/Tosun instead of Jiminez. Don't see much worth having at 8.5 mid price point.

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    8. Salah'd n Sauce
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Love it. I'm really coming around to the premium defenders line of thinking.
      I have Robbo but Id like to shoehorn Mendy in also.
      Took a punt on Douglas (Wol) for 5m but it looks silly when you have Mendy at just 1M more.
      Much more potential. Think I can easily trim the fat off my bench but this looks a good team BF

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      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers.

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    9. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Oooh, love the Richarlison pick.

      Btw, you doing the league again this year?

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      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah - I'll email you some time soon. Looking to get more people on board so give me a shout if you want to suggest anyone.

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        1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Delefou would be fun as he dares to think outside the box

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    10. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Downgrade mendy and upgrade richarlison

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    11. Cowboy John
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Not sure Jimenez will play much.

      Wolves have been heavily linked with Andre Silva and I suspect we've yet to sign our #1 striker.

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    12. only2
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      looks really good! maybe upgrade jimenez to Wilson and downgrade 4,5 defender to 4,0

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    13. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I like it, really solid team.

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  5. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    A) Muslera > Courtois/Lloris
    B) Mandzukic > Griez/Mbap/Haz, etc...

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  6. Papasthathopolous
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Best striker 6.0 or under ?
    Thinking Wilson . or is Jimenez worth a risk ?

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    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      For me, it's a dodgy price. Do you want a regular starter or benchwarmer?

      If the former, you need to fork out another 0.5m, if the latter, just get a 4.5m.

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      1. Papasthathopolous
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        i need some around 5.5 or 6 who just starts regularly so i can rotate him with a 5.0 midfielder (Cairney) .

        who to go for ?

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        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Then wilson is prob the best option.
          For starts but doesn't do much there's the promotees - Reid at Cardiff, Kamara if he starts at Fulham and 2 at Wolves.

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    2. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Austin potentially.

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  7. Bambi
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Looking forward for FPL's valuation of Mitrovic IF he ends up at Fulham. Can see him outscoring Zaha/Arnie and Tosun and will likely be cheaper

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    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I'll be monitoring him but he didn't do much at Newcastle, so i wouldn't get carried away just yet.

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      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Different system, different manager. He really kicked on for Fulham.

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        1. Bambi
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          really hoping he comes in 6.5 - preferably 6.0. Nice hole in my team for him at the moment.

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  8. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Hendo decent shout for Semis?
    Very much capable of scoring a banger, has he take any shot on Goal this WC?

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    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I'd have thought he'll be too pre-occupied with Modric to get forward.

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    2. MarvelouSuccess
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I went with lingard as he can score a banger

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    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Only if you get points for how many km a player runs during a match.

      Not sure if he has had any shots, but as likely to go out for a throw as rip out the back of the net.

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    4. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      He was excellent for England against Sweden. But not a fantasy option I'm afraid.

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  9. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Guys, Im first in my mini league, 30k overall

    What do you think about my team for the semis:

    Courtois, Subasic
    Vertonghen, Trippier, Kompany, Lovren, Meunier
    Pogba, Modric, KDB, Lingard, -
    Rebic, Mbappe, Lukaku

    Maximum captain played, do you think it was better to play it now or wait for the finals?

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    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Don't like rebic

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    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Meunier banned. Can you swap him out? Or will you simply bench him in the belief Belgium will get to the final?

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      1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah he's on the bench, I think he will play the next game regardless finals or third place playoff.

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        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Righto. I would personally play the max cap now. I think rotation is likely in the 3rd place play off and can see goals in both senis.

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  10. Rasping Drive
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Has anyone done any research regarding fixture swings that they might like to share? 😉

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  11. Azathoth
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Which one is the best

    a) Alexis & Eriksen & Firminio
    or
    b) Mkhi & Mane & Auba & 2m ITB to get Kane when he's ready.

    Thanx

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  12. Papasthathopolous
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    I'm sorry if I missed anything but whats wrong with Fulham ?
    only 12 players in the game. 2 defenders and 4.5 guy as the only striker !?

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    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Not all players have been added yet

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  13. New Community Article
    Geoff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    New Community Article looking at the extra complications we have this pre-season:

    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/07/10/playing-it-safe/

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  14. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all, how's this looking?

    DDG
    Mendy Cedric TAA
    Salah Eriksen Deulofeu
    Aguero Firmino Zaha

    4.0 Tomkins Neves Pielter

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    1. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Woops, Coleman in there too

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    2. Neebster
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      solid

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  15. LanMi
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts about this?

    Pope-Fabianski

    Moses-Robertson-Douglas-Daniels-Schelotto

    Sane-Deulofeu-Eriksen-Jota-Walcott

    Firmino-Zaha-Lukaku

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  16. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    I have seen lots of drafts with Wilfred Zaha but managers might have to do a rethink as Dortmond are showing interest in him.

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      He still has 4 years left, and Palace will absolutely not want to let him go. I can't see it

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      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I can imagine how palace would feel about it he is a top player.
        I think it would be a good move for Wilfred and he is ready to make the step up.Other clubs are also rumored to be interested.

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  17. Neebster
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Who scores more points,

    a) De Bruyne and Kante/Chadli
    b) Alli and Fellaini

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    1. quayle99
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A for me but its pretty much a coin flip

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  18. Manumana
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Hows early stab at a team look ? Thx

    Leno
    Alonso Tomkins Daniels
    Salah Sane Jota Delefou
    Kane Firmino Wilson

    Speroni Masuaku Cedric Peltier

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  19. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Strange that Ward hasn't been added for Palace.

    He recently renewed his contract. So I assume this means Ward will be preferred at RB to Wan-Bissaka?

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    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      WB signed a contract too.

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      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        He looked very interesting when he was used last season.
        Could be a great fpl option if he gets a run in the team.

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      2. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Once Ward returned from injury last season, Roy seemed to prefer him to WB.

        Concerned.

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  20. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Does the final round in FWC include the third place play off?

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    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

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      1. JONALDINHO
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Thx.

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    2. 420king
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      yup

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  21. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    What’s your score predictions for the semis?

    1. France vs Belgium
    2. Croatia vs England

    For me:

    1. 2-0
    2. 0-1

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    1. Piksau
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      2-2 full time with Belgium edging it in extra time.
      1-2 Croatia will get 1 goal in but England should get to the final(1 penalty to Kane!)

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    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      no way Belgium doesnt score

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    3. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      1-2
      0-1

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    4. child of God
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      1. 3-1 2. 0-2

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  22. Piksau
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Kane Lukaku Griezmann
    KDB Kante Tielemans (Lingard Modric)
    Pavard Vertonghen Trippier Hernandes (Lovren)
    Coutois (Subasic)

    ITB: 0.7M
    Wild Card Active
    Max. Captain Active

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    1. trinzoo
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Check if Tielemans is going to start, Kante rather poor pick.

      If you prerer Cro def rather than Eng, then ok, I wouldn't (Subasic > Pickford)

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  23. quayle99
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    1ST Draft, likely to change RMT

    De Gea
    Daniels Cedric Robertson
    Salah Mkhitaryan Fernandinho Doucoure
    Firmino Kane Zaha

    Bench: Fabianski Ward Boly Stephens

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    1. Piksau
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Firmino Kane Zaha seems to be a very popular front 3 this season. Kun/Jesus Kane and Firmino seems a better lineup though. Downgrade Mkhi.

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    2. Kizza_10
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I like the team, the only player I don’t like is Fernandinho, have you looked at maybe Deulofeu or Cairney ?

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      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Dinho pops up as a no.10 half the time in the most attacking team in the league.

        5.5 for 120 points and he is about as nailed as a midfielder gets for City.

        Cairney deffo an option for .5m less mind

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  24. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Those West Ham fixtures from 14 through 21 looks like pure gold

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    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Still West Ham though.

      What did you think of Sweden's WC run? Our best result in ages! Some of the hype by the media (SVT and others) was a bit much, but hopefully it does some good for Swedish football.

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      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        We did very well just a bit bitter about our performance against England. But tbh we did well enough just to get to te WC let alone winning a group with Germany and 2 WC veterans like South Korea and Mexico.

        Those weeks look like a great time for a tripple up with offensive forces like Arnie, Lanzini and Cresswell though.

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      2. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I thought you had a great campaign up until that last game. You never really got going against England until too late. Another point I noticed after comparing the England v Colombia game with England v Sweden - you played hard but fair - no playacting, no cheating, no nasty tackles. All in all a credit to the nation and you should be very proud.

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        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          On West Ham - Pellers seems to be doing great work in the transfer market - not something usually associated with the Hammers! I reckon Hammers will kick off with a very well-balanced squad. The opening fixtures are a bit tricky but from GW10 on we'll know if they can be taken seriously or not and should be heavily invested in.

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        2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah that is true

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    2. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I don't know what I am doing in 14 hours let alone 18 weeks from now jesus

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      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Great

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    3. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Hard to trust them though.I still have a bad taste in my mouth after getting Ogbonna and Masuaku for a good run of fixtures last season and they proved to be duds.

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      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Oh yeah, Ogbonna stunk up my team for a long time as other fires sparked up everywhere

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  25. Bambi
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Currently sat on this team, nice balance between defence, mid and attack

    Ederson - 4.0
    Alonso - Bailly - Cedric - Tomkins - Peltier
    Salah - D.Silva - Jota - Walcott - Stephens
    Aguero - Firmino - 6.0

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Solid. Which 6.0m striker you thinking though? Might need to raise funds from Ederson to upgrade the striker

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      1. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Reid at 5.5 is a very unrated pick. He'll score most of Cardiff's goals

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        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          You mean 2 of their 3

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          1. Over Midwicket
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Buurn

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            1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              😛
              We will see. There isn't enough room for Cardiff and Huddersfield in the prem. One is going down

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      2. Bambi
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Hoping mitrovoc comes in at 6.0, otherwise may monitor Austin during preseason

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    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I am seriously considering Austin for the first few weeks.

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      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Me too , serious Value there IMO.

        I like Tosun too

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  26. Kizza_10
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Which team is better ?

    A.

    Leno
    Bailly Alonso Cedric Robertson
    Eriksen Sane Salah
    Zaha Firmino Arnie

    B.

    Fabianski
    Daniels Cedric Robertson
    Eriksen Mane Silva Salah Sane
    Zaha Arnie

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    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      It’s subjective which is better. Which I prefer the look of?
      Maybe B by a whisker

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    2. Piksau
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      B

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  27. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Gtg as of now?

    Betteneli
    Cedric TAA Alonso
    Mhki Dinho Salah(c) Eriksen Cavaleiro
    Aguero(v) Firmino

    Fabianski Long Daniels Ogbonna

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    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I’d be surprised if any team is gtg this early on. Good draft at the moment

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      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Yea and cheers!

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    2. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Who's Cavaleiro?

      Otherwise it's very decent

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      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Wolves cheaper version of the popular Jota

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    3. Individual
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Hmm intriguing.

      I'm not sure on a few of the players there: think Firmino and TAA might be absent for the first couple of games at least as they return from the WC. Could you maybe rejig those?

      Apart from that it looks alright! I'd probably want to be starting Daniels v CAR on day 1

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      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers will look!

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  28. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Have Maguire and Trippier, should I go for Lovren/Strinic or Triple Up Eng defence with Young?

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  29. Individual
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Hello all 🙂

    So much mixed coding at the moment between WCF and FPL on here!!

    Anyway, hope all are doing well.

    FPL wise, I'm very interested to see how this early season will play out - looking like an early GW4 WC for me once the key men are back from their post-tournament might be the way forward, which means setting my team for the first 4 weeks is best.

    Currently going for a big at the back strategy:
    DDG / chaff
    Azpi Robbo Laporte Tomkins S.Cook
    Salah Eriksen Gross Deulofeu Walcott
    Wilson Kun 4.5

    Is my current set up - could do Tosun and then downgrade Azpi to a 4.5 if I didn't like Wilson, but happy to leave off on the tinkering for now.

    How are you current thoughts right now? WGTA will be back next week 🙂

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Hey, how our you?
      I won't be able to sleep with that 4.5m upfront! 😉

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      1. Individual
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Haha hey Christina. Not bad, not bad.
        I think it'll be OK! Kamara from Fulham winning out currently.

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    2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      My thinking right now is Groß may not be the best 7.0 option around. And I would never pay 6.0 for DDG

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      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Well, maybe not never, but I don't want to

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        1. Individual
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          As I will say many, many times this preseason - if the Man Utd defence is a lottery, DDG is the winning ticket.
          Gross is a total hero in terms of Talisman Theory, and I wonder if he isn't being overlooked at bit by many now - Jota/Sess at 6.5 worry me as they're unproven!

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          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            I agree on Gro$$. He loves BPS, setpieces, proven. Only thing offsetting is fixtures early on.

            I'm sitting with Ramsey at the moment but might swap to Gro$$.

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            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              Just found a way to get Gro$$ and keep Ramsey....

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              1. Individual
                • 10 Years
                5 years, 9 months ago

                nice. he's a pro, is our Rambo

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                1. Christina.
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 9 months ago

                  Problem is my 6m striker. I want it to be Mitro, but I'm afraid he will cost 6.5m.

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                  1. OldBenKenobi
                    • 7 Years
                    5 years, 9 months ago

                    Please tell me it’s not Wilson?

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                    1. Christina.
                      • 14 Years
                      5 years, 9 months ago

                      🙁

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                      1. OldBenKenobi
                        • 7 Years
                        5 years, 9 months ago

                        😆 sorry
                        What about Austin for a few weeks?

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                      2. Christina.
                        • 14 Years
                        5 years, 9 months ago

                        Yeah, I will play around with it. Try and shave 0.5m some where if Mitro comes in at 6.5m.

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    3. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      The WC has really put a spanner in the works regarding team building.

      As long as you don’t get completely blind sighted by the short term approach while waiting for players to return I see no reason why this approach shouldn’t relatively successful.

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  30. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Tough one, please help:

    A) Lukaku / Alli
    B) Hazard / Pogba

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    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      B

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