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Our in-depth analysis of Gameweek 1’s underlying data

13 August 2018 2297 comments
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Fantasy Football Scout members can now view the underlying data from Gameweek 1 as they make preparations for Gameweek 2.

The numbers from 2018/19’s opening round of fixtures are now fully accessible in our Members Area.

We’ve analysed it ourselves to find out some more information about the weekend’s matches, and members can also read on to see what we made of it.

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  1. BIind Moth
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Is there a better differential than Sterling atm? The plan was to do Sanchez > KDB and upgrade my defence. I'm now really tempted to switch to Sterling (0.5itb) and put the armband on him. Thoughts?

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Rotation risk.

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      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        They said that last season...

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          He's 3m more of rotation risk this season.

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          1. Cok3y5murf
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 13 days ago

            He was worth 3m more last season.

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      2. Hanniballus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        He is far less a risk now that Sane seems to be out of favour with Pep.

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    2. Big Ping
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Armband risky, you never know when he'll be rotated!

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      1. BIind Moth
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        I agree but couldn't you say the same about Aguero? I feel like he's at just as much risk but people are happy to captain him.

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        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          Less risk. Aguero starts if fit and no CL

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        2. _Freddo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          Every City player is a rotation risk, they have a deep squad but the evidence is there to suggest Sterling is one of Pep's key men.

          Barely left the team last season apart from when injured, was straight back in when fit (and hauled) had a weeks training and started this week and was their best player, everyone assumed he was a rotation risk last year, it never happened, Mahrez was signed, they played together, he's key and will score a lot of points in the next seven.

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    3. _Freddo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Join the Sterling club, 2.5% and Hudds at H.

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      1. BIind Moth
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        It's tempting man. You captaining him or nah?

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        1. _Freddo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          I'll be captaining Salah until he dips in form, Sterling is 2.5% owned, feel that will be enough without the C.

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          1. BIind Moth
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 13 days ago

            Sensible, cheers!

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    4. Four Hit Wonder
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      I'm thinking the same and will probably captain him.

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    5. Team Bobcat
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      There may be no better differential. It sounds like a decent plan. GL

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    6. Kragbaek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      I'd say go for it.

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    7. Touré De Force
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Dale Alli is one against the community anyway, whatever about the casuals

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    8. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      I think B Silva will turn out to be the value buy in City’s midfield this year.

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    9. Hairy Potter
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Think he’s great pick given how Pep has brought him back so early when he had options.

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  2. Lecky Legs FC
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    I know it's only been 1 game but is Kenedy worth keeping was punt for the first 3 games anyway?

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Not worth changing until you're certain about who will replace him.

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    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      I think he’s a great option, was very lively .

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      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        I missed the Newcastle Tottenham game lat Saturday glad to hear he was in the mix abit reassuring

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    3. Man Getting Hit By Football
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Great for fixtures like this weekend. Happy to bench him for the 3 after. He should be one of the better 5.0's over the season.

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      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Yeah will give him till after Chelski then reassess

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    4. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      He played well against Spurs and might have scored had his control been better.

      This week he plays Cardiff City.

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      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Didn't catch the game last Saturday was hoping he would be invovled and from what it sounds like he was will keep till GW 4 maximum

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    5. JAC THE CAT
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      I would keep the lad.

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  3. Tshelby
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    What are the opnions on Ramsey’s match against City?

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Too early to have any strong opinions.

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      1. Tshelby
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Ramsey -> Bilva would be a too knee jerk move, right?

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          It's tempting v HUD. But no shame in loading up on City players right now unless it ties your hands for later - which this might.

          Tbh, I think you're chasing pennies. Arsenal fixtures turn dramatically for the better after Chelsea and I expect this is a time to hold firm in the hope of better returns after that.

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          1. Tshelby
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 13 days ago

            Thanks for the reply! Going to stick with Ramsey

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    2. Toox05
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      It's hard to judge against City, but I've got him down as one to watch. He got in a couple of dangerous positions and I think he will score a respectable amount of goals in an Emery team... however you have to balance this with his injury risk

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  4. Please Help I Don't Kn…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Template team the best team out there right now?

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Certainly among the high scoring ones. By GW4 template will change

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    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Seems pretty good no? Wish I hadn't strayed from the flock

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    3. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      It never is

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      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Incorrect...

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  5. JAC THE CAT
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Is it worth Aguero -> Vardy?

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    1. Oven Glover
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Only if you do Mahrez to Sterling as well 😉

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      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        I was thinking Mahrez -> Hazard down the line.

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        1. Oven Glover
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          The rotation fears vs the potential points is agony. With Vardy and Haz you’re guaranteed starts and penalties but it’s very hard to support taking out Kun before Huddersfield at home.

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    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      I will when CL kicks in, but no for now

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      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        I would still like a City attacking player, who would you recommend?

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        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          im happy to just stick with the Mendy/Walker double up if Pep looks like playing wing backs.

          Sterling/KDB would be the only ones I would consider, unless either of the forwards got injured.

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    3. n-doggg
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Negative

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    4. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      I don't think so. I'm considering Mitrovic > Vardy via a hit thou... will likely stick

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    5. Team Bobcat
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      I think you need city attacking asets so if Aguero becomes vardy then a mid becomes citay KDB or the like

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    6. odannyboys
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      no way

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    7. Merlinsnose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Im considering this, with Firmino in a 4-4-2

      Set and forget with no stress of rotation.

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  6. Oven Glover
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Serious question Virg. Do you upvote every reply you get just to see your posts at the top of the page, if sorted by rating?

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  7. Glory Glory Man Utd.
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    After gameweek 1, I have made changes to my squad to reflect reality. The follow formation will for sure put me in the top 1% of all FPL players!

    Joe Hart (alternate with other 4.5m GK depending on who has easier game)

    Mendy-Shaw-Robertson-Alonso

    Richarlison-Sterling-Salah (C)-Mane-Benardo Silva

    Arnautovic (alternate with Zaha based on who has easier game)

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    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      You have absolutely smashed it!

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      1. Glory Glory Man Utd.
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Thank you! I think I will go straight to the top with this line-up!

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    2. Son is Rising
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Wow nice team. You must have hauled this weekend! OR?

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      1. Glory Glory Man Utd.
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Thank you, just minor tweaks. I love this 4-5-1 formation, it worked well for me last year!

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        1. Planet Head
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          Prove it then

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            1. Planet Head
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 13 days ago

              If intelligence were exclamation marks..

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    3. Kragbaek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Give this man a medal. He solved it.

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      1. Son is Rising
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        1) Rite down blue star names
        2) Transfer inn
        3) ???
        4) Win FPL

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        1. Kragbaek
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          EZ

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        2. kennethrhcp
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          kinda like the underpants gnomes in southpark

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          1. Planet Head
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 13 days ago

            Profit

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      2. Glory Glory Man Utd.
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        I don’t need someone to hand me medals. I will win it outright by season’s end with this line-up!

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    4. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      triple Glory United

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      1. Glory Glory Man Utd.
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Yes, I will bring glory in FPL this year. Represents MU well!

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        1. Planet Head
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          For make benefit glorious nation of Kazakhstan?

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    5. child of God
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Best of luck with this

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      1. Glory Glory Man Utd.
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Thank you, I believe I can go straight to the top of FPL this year!

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    6. Podge
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Play to the end and you’ll likely be in the top 2% anyway, most quit at Xmas, me included

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      1. Glory Glory Man Utd.
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Yes, that might be the case. However even if players stick with the game I would still dominate and go straight to the top by season’s end!

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    7. Cruz88
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      But this team is 2.5m over budget?

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      1. Cruz88
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Or when you say alternate with zaha do you mean transfer them in and out rather than zaha being on bench?

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        1. Glory Glory Man Utd.
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          Yes, I meant transferring them in and out. I had Zaha in gameweek 1 and he did well but this coming week I transfer in Arnautovic as he plays at home while Zaha will face Liverpool!

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    8. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Haha, looks good

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      1. Glory Glory Man Utd.
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Yes, thank you. I will dominate people with this line-up!

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    9. pjomara
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      So good it's worth posting 5 times.

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      1. Glory Glory Man Utd.
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        The more inputs the better. I want to make sure I will dominate people this season in FPL!

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    10. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      All that Spam has goosed the old brain cells, sad.

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      1. badgerboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Spam fritters.

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          1. Planet Head
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 13 days ago

            Wow all this time and who knew we had Donald Trump in the room #sad

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  8. Pia06rc
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    GW2 would I best starting Matt Doherty (lei) or Will Hughes (bur) as my 11th player?

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    1. BeDreamin
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Close but I'd pick hughes. I see Leicester scoring

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    2. TAT
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Wodering about starting Doherty or not myself; the other option being Peltier. Doherty was a punt, and I don't really know what to expect.

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      1. Toox05
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        I think Leicester will score against Wolves, but Doherty holds an assist threat. Leicester looked very good against Utd and on another day they could have scored more goals. I think Wolves have made some shrewd signings, but looked susceptible at defending set pieces against Everton. I can foresee a Maddison assist and Maguire slab heading it in the back of the net. I would probably go for Hughes, but don't see either scoring many points (however I am the master of jinxing players I.e I had a flurry of abusive texts because I told my mate not to sign Kante, pogba and Nevez)

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        1. TAT
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          Would be surprising if Leicester didn't score. I think for @PIA06RC it depends on if Doherty is as likely to return attacking points as Hughes.

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  9. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Remember when the scout became a thing on the official site and everyone was worried about spoon-feeding? How much do people think the edges have been affected? Considering this game is so volatile, I still think the room for edge is surprisingly big over a season. We all have access to the same stats but results differ massively. No one talks about how you are as an individual being more important.

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    1. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      what annoys me is lads who follow the scout picks/tips & when it comes good they think they're great at FF... don't use this site/community at all but holds off on transfers until scout picks go live

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      1. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        what I mean is they don't use their own opinion/brain & just follow like sheep

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        1. Oven Glover
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          That’s my main issue as well. +1

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        2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          I'm starting to feel less bad about it actually. It means they don't learn anything. And inevitably, the mistakes will come. Because of the knock on effect transfers can have, mistakes often have a long lasting effect.

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          1. kennethrhcp
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 13 days ago

            true!

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      2. Futile Tinkering
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        So salty, had a bad GW1 heh

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        1. kennethrhcp
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          me? i'd a great week (imo anyway) 87. just a few friends over the years annoying me 🙂

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        2. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          he has a point.

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      3. RedLightning
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        The Scout on the official site recommends so many different players that readers probably get thoroughly confused.

        Scout Picks or Team of the Week are only for a single game-week, so they doesn't really help longer-term planning.

        The FFS Watchlist often only lists one player per position from the same club, but other players at different price-points might be more appropriate for squads with more or less cash available for that position.

        The 'spoon-fed sheep' are unlikely to be able to match the best of those who can search out additional information and think for themselves unless they are extremely lucky.

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    2. Brosstan
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      People will knee jerk and points chase no matter how much "spoon feeding" there. Its those pointless hits and sideways moves that have people sliding gradually down the ranking during the season.

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      1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Yep. It's annoying because on one hand I want people to get better because some of the thought processes are so absurd but at the same time, the more simple mistakes people make, the higher I'm likely to finish.

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  10. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Chance Mane goes up before GW2?

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      100%

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      95.3%

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        That's the chances of him going up twice!!!... actually that's probably 100% also tbf

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    3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      100%

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      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Thanks all

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    4. Kragbaek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      97.6%

      I did the math

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        You're right. I thought the 2nd order terms cancelled but forgot the gamma-function multiplier.

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        1. Kragbaek
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          Do you want this or not. Jesus

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    5. odannyboys
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      yup

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  11. That Was Easy!
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Heading into the GW with no City players. Can I manage?

    Sanchez > KDB and Luiz > Mendy could well be worth a (-4), one of those, or both, are really my only options.

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    1. odannyboys
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Or Sterling and Mendy?

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      1. That Was Easy!
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        No, don’t have enough. Actually 0.0 itb, so can’t do luiz > mendy alone.

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    2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      I wouldn't advocate a -4 at this stage, but I think you should. Why tho, did you start with no coverage?

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      1. That Was Easy!
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Didn’t want it, still had a great week and a good structure, and thought a week or two of watching them would be smart to nail the right picks long term. I wouldn’t want to be someone with Mahrez right now, for example.

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        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          Fair point. I'd had Kun in my side all summer. Didn't move him out once. And after Bilva and Mendy's performances in the shiled, coupled with Pep's comments, I couldn't resist. Glad I didn't! Citeh have great fixtures until GW7. Get on board mate

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  12. odannyboys
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Any ideas why I moved like a crab and transferred Jota for Neves last night?

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    1. Kragbaek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Doh.

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    2. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      not sure but fyi your team is linked wrong. will just take everyone to their own team. you need to go into gmwk history & use that link with the numbers in it

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      1. odannyboys
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Sorted.

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        1. kennethrhcp
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          nope its not 🙂

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          1. odannyboys
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 13 days ago

            Sorted. Take two.

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            1. kennethrhcp
              • 15 Years
              8 years, 13 days ago

              😉

              solid team you have their Jota or Neves!

              ps. nice under6k finish a few years ago

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              1. kennethrhcp
                • 15 Years
                8 years, 13 days ago

                *there not their

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              2. odannyboys
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 13 days ago

                Thanks. Had a shocker last year.

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    3. JAC THE CAT
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      That’s no crab!

      You are going backwards

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    4. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Not sure, but knee jerky. Have 1.5 more ITB at least

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      1. odannyboys
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        That was the idea, plus the price rise. It just doesn't feel right!

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    5. odannyboys
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      That 6 next to my name indicates my time playing FF. When will I learn

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    6. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Are you even playing Neves next week? Have you seen Wolves fixtures? ...

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      1. odannyboys
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Yes I am and other then City I like their fixtures.

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    7. Jack Sparrow
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      That's straight out of the Man U playbook not a crab.

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  13. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Boly - keep or swap out on my FT?

    Have 1.0 ITB, but could also just get in another 4.5 like Holebas?

    Otherwise have to play 2 of Tomkins AWB Kamara Boly. Not ideal, currently on Tomkins Boly though

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    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Keep. They'll tighten up

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      1. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Cheers. Hope so. Will keep for now but will likely be one of the first players oot.

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    2. odannyboys
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      keep.

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  14. Individual
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Hello everyone - new pod is out 🙂

    http://whogottheassist.com/pod-43-causes-for-optimism/

    It’s just after Gameweek 1 and we pick over the wreckage of the opening weekend through the lens of optimism, looking at a few picks we and maybe a few of you made and why we should look on the bright side. We also look at a few new joiners to the Premier League since the last pod on deadline day before delving into our features section (featuring formerly-of-this-parish Market Forces, Zombies and All England) and taking some questions.

    Cheers!

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    1. Oven Glover
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Great! Keep up the good work, guys 🙂

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      1. Individual
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Cheers!

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    2. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Awesome 🙂

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      1. Individual
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        haha hello again! Hope you like it! 🙂

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    3. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Cheers!

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      1. Individual
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        No worries man hope you like it!

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        1. Bad Kompany
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          Think I will. Listened to some earlier and enjoyed them. Also like the articles

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    4. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Thanks 😎

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      1. Individual
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Cheers!

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    5. The 12th Man
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Always cheating pod tomorrow at work
      Will download it tomorrow for work on Wednesday

      Sorted

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  15. Chasing Waves
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Hi all

    Got Laca in my front 3. He looked lively when he came on, is there a chance he’ll start against Chelsea? Whats a guy to do??

    Thanks

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    1. child of God
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      I think there a good chance

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    2. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Should do. I'd give him another shot!

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    3. el polako
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      I'm keeping, he will play more and more from GW3 onwards.

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    4. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      He should start, whole team looked better with him on the pitch

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  16. MrCloppity
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Lucas Moura or Ruben Neves GW2?

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    1. BeDreamin
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Is this a transfer or are you benching one?

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    2. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Lucas Moura is at home to Fulham, so I think I would go with him.

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      1. MrCloppity
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Bench one

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    3. Frip
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Moura no doubt

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    4. odannyboys
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Neves. Follow form.

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  17. Bad Kompany
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Thoughts on captaining Bernardo Silva?

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    1. BeDreamin
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Crazy

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      1. Bad Kompany
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Why?

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      2. BeDreamin
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        That's not helpful. FPL is a really hard game to plat catch up. It's GW2 there's no need to go off piste. The idea of the game is to get as many points as possible and that means captaining the player that you think will get the most amount of points.

        Later in the season you may need to pick differentials to catch leaders of mini leagues bit at this stage just be sensible

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        1. BeDreamin
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          When i say sensible I would follow the masses. That should ensure you dont drop behind due to captain picks. Then you just have to hope the research you've done do the rest of the team pays off

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    2. Kragbaek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      No way.

      I have Kun, Mendy and Silva.

      I consider only Kun, Silva and Mo.

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      1. Kragbaek
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Kun, Mendy and Mo* lol

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        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          Lol I was so confused with your first post 😆

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          1. Kragbaek
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 13 days ago

            Me too, haha

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      2. Bad Kompany
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        I also have kun but am worried about him playing based on what Pep said and the one on one. Think they’ll destroy hud and Bernardo has looked good. Not sure if I’ll actu do it though

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        1. Kragbaek
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          Well, you just might be lucky.

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    3. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      🙂

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    4. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Risky. I think he's a never bench never captain sort of guy.
      Salah, Kun (maybe), Kane etc are the kinds of guys you own to entrust with the armband. Not sure Bilva (as much as I love him) is in that bracket 🙂

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  18. TerryVenables
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Jota >
    (A) Richarlison
    (B) Neves
    (C) Save.

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    1. Kragbaek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      C

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    2. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      C

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    3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      C

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    4. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      C right now.

      One data point doesn't make a trend.

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      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Can I use that phrase? Love it!

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        1. Individual
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          Haha of course. I may have already used it in the podcast, but feel free to use it (give credit though at least once 😉 )

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      2. odannyboys
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        #teamexcel

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    5. odannyboys
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      C and I did B!

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  19. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    This has to be one of my favourite articles going.

    Always a great summary.

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    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Agreed. I really enjoyed how concise it was.

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  20. Ronnies
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Jota > Maddison ? (have Richarlison)

    A) Do it
    B ) Safe FT

    Tnks guys.

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    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Save and asess next week

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    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Certainly a better transfer than Jota > Neves. I don't mind either really, I'm more of a save FT kind of guy but at least I can see some logic in this one.

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    3. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Save it.

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    4. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      B

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    5. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Save, reassess

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    6. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Definitely save if you already have Richarlison.

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  21. Kno
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Sanchez -> Kevin yay or nay?

    Mendy and Aguero being my other city boys.

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      I'm in same position and very much on the NO side at the moment

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    2. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      hmm another one of those where I'd ask why did you buy Sanchez in the first place if you're wavering now? Like you must've known about those City fixtures!
      If you're really thinking Sanchez is a bust I can see the mileage in that change: depends how fearful you are really of City dismantling Huddersfield... tbf I do have 3 so I'd maybe be considering it

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    3. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      If I had Sanchez, I would do it.

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  22. TylerDurden
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Do you guys think there will be good return on KDB from GW2 or are there better options?

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    1. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      What’s your view?

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    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      depends how Pep sets up

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    3. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      More attacking options

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  23. Son is Rising
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Quick poll: Those who have both Salah and Aguero, which are you (c)ing?
    A) Salah
    B) Aguero

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    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      A

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    2. MESSINHO
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      B

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    3. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      I think it depends on rest of team. For me personally, as owner of Zaha and PvA, I think I'll go with Aguero since i dont neither want or fancy 'Pool trashing (this year) pretty good Palace

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    4. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      A

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    5. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      B

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    6. BeDreamin
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Always A

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    7. seanysheep
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      At the moment A

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    8. Jack Sparrow
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      B. I have big balls and make my own decisions.

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    9. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      B

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    10. Rogue Todd
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Undecided - tough call.

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      1. Son is Rising
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Yep - 5 for each so far (including me going Salah) and two undecided!

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    11. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Aguero unless Pep says anything in press conference suggesting rotation up front

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      1. The Mighty Hippo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        ^ this I think....

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    12. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      B

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  24. JamieC180
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Which would you guys recommend for this week's transfer? 

    A) Ward --> TAA
    Or
    B) Sanchez --> KDB

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    1. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Save it

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    2. Rogue Todd
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      You're taking Sanchez out before Brighton?

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      1. Jack Sparrow
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        tbf, Man U are dog shite. Shouldn't have piked him in the first place but might as well give him that game (or move to Sterling/KDB)

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        1. JamieC180
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          I picked him as a placeholder for KDB and he came back with points. Don't think it was the worst shout.

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        2. Rogue Todd
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          Seems totally nonsensical to pick him for GW1 if considering taking him out now, but each to their own!

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          1. JamieC180
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 13 days ago

            I picked him with the express purpose of taking him out as soon as KDB was back, so doesn't seem nonsensical to me. But cheers.

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            1. Rogue Todd
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 13 days ago

              Fair enough, but then why ask?

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      2. JamieC180
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        My fear is that KDB has Huddersfield, an equally easy game, and Sanchez isn't playing number 9 as we expected him to.

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          He can still score a hattrick on any given day, KDB can't

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          1. JamieC180
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 13 days ago

            True. But he's playing in a team with less goals in it and will have a lower overall points score than KDB. I'm definitely gonna switch them at some point, it's just a matter of when.

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    3. BeDreamin
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      I'd go A for this week

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    4. n-doggg
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      C. Save FT

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  25. milanista10
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Would you do:

    Sanchez and David Luiz to KDB and Mendy for a -4? Won't be able to afford it if Mendy increases in price ...

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    1. seanysheep
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      I wouldn't

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    2. Kragbaek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Just wait it out. You picked Sanchéz for a reason, he might put in a few soon.

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    3. That Was Easy!
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      IN the exact same same boat. Hold knee.

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  26. zes
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Not much love for Hazard on here? Looked electric during his 20 minute cameo against Hudds. Grabbed an assist too

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    1. Kragbaek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      A few games and he'll be in many teams.

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    2. n-doggg
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Hoping he finally delivers this season. Looking to get him in at some point

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    3. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      prob off to spain soon

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    4. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Too many other plum assets with tasty fixtures available. Next week/GW 4 could be his time.

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    5. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      If he stays at Chelsea, I'll plan him in

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  27. Kragbaek
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Any thoughts on the performance of King vs. Wilson?

    Didn't watch the Bournemouth game.

    Dribbles? Aggressiveness?

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    1. Kragbaek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      performances*

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    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Wilson was far more involved. Doesn't really tell us much though. I reckon Wilson only took the pen because he won it.

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    3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Over the season King will score more. He played ok, Wilson goal and assist stands out tho.

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  28. Sliver
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Kante or Jorginho long term, and why?

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    1. Kragbaek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Kanté.

      He'll be further up the pitch.

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      1. Sliver
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        cheers... missed the chelsea game this weekend, so that's good to know

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    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Jorginho.... because i've seen them both play football

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      1. Sliver
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        😀

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    3. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Neither will be great options long-term I think, but probably Kante.

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      1. Sliver
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        even as a 5th mid? seems like a bargain!

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    4. seanysheep
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      At the moment neither because- 1)they have only played 1 game so far so wouldn't commit to either long term and 2)they are primarily defensive players

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    5. ☻ Jon Snow ☻
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Neither because stupid

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  29. Tshelby
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Just shaw the Watford game and the Wolves game and choosing Hughes over Neves was a hugh mistake Hughes literally did nothing so
    Hughes -> Neves ( for free ) no brainer? Or does Kanté also appeal?

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    1. Kragbaek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      I think they'll score the same amount of points. Neves a goal or two more, but Kanté more clean sheets.

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      1. Tshelby
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Hard choice but I think I like Neves more in points potential

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    2. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Seems like a waste of a valuable transfer at this stage.

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      1. Tshelby
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        True but Hughes was worthless and I'm playing with 5 midfielders which might be a mistake but for now it's the most easy solution

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  30. battystutor
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 13 days ago

    Ederson
    Azpilicueta Robertson Daniels
    Salah Sane Richarlison Jota
    Aguero Arnautovic Zaha

    Boruc Wan-Bissaka Maitland-Niles Tomkins

    a) Sane to Mane
    b) Azpilicueta to Mendy

    What would you prioritize?

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    1. Kragbaek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Sane to Mane, by a fair amount.

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    2. Hairy Potter
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      You can’t do B without other transfers

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      1. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        he/she sure can... with change n all

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        1. Hairy Potter
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          With Ederson, Sane and Aguero already taking up Man City spaces?

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          1. battystutor
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 13 days ago

            I’d actually forgotten about my set and forget GK Ederson. Yeah I see how that would mean incurring a hit. Could do Azpi to Mendy and then Sane to Mane but as I’ve said it does feel rather sideways

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            1. Woy of the Wovers
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 13 days ago

              Still 4 city surely.

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          2. kennethrhcp
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 13 days ago

            apologies dear hairy!!! didn't spot that

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        2. aroyalshark
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          Not unless theyve changed the rules lol

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        3. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          3 city

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          1. kennethrhcp
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 13 days ago

            totally missed it lads, my bad

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      2. battystutor
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        Straight swap with 0.5 to spare

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    3. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Tough one, because if Sane starts he could get a haul... I would prioritise A, but wait for more info if you can.

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    4. n-doggg
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Team is good. Hold the line

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      1. Oooof
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        This

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    5. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      i'd gamble on sane doing well this week & see then. leaning to a save

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      1. battystutor
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 13 days ago

        I wouldn’t want to lose City coverage but wouldn’t mind downgrading Azpi to Mendy for a hit if I’ll use the FT to go Mane for Sane, though it does feel a bit sideways.

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        1. battystutor
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 13 days ago

          Thanks for your thoughts all. Looks like I won’t be making a quick decision on this one.

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    6. adam28193
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 days ago

      Learn from last year; buy a city mid and stick to them, don't chase manes points

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