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No Sanchez for United as Lukaku makes first start

19 August 2018 7935 comments
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Brighton and Hove Albion entertain Manchester United in the late-afternoon match, with Alexis Sanchez‘s (£10.5m) omission from Jose Mourinho’s match-day squad the headline news.

The United boss confirmed the Chilean midfielder, the ninth-most captained player of Gameweek 2, misses the trip to Brighton through injury.

Romelu Lukaku (£11.0m) gets his first league start of the season, as do Ashley Young (£6.0m) and Anthony Martial (£7.4m). Matteo Darmian (£5.0m) and Marcus Rashford (£7.0m) make way.

Paul Pogba (£8.1m), the fifth-most bought player of Gameweek 2, captains United once more.

The Seagulls’ only two changes from the side that lost to Watford are in the full-back department: Bernardo and the injured Bruno being replaced by Gaetan Bong and debutant Martin Montoya (all £4.5m).

That Dale Stephens (£4.5m) is the most-owned Brighton player in FPL, sitting in 10% of squads, says much about the Fantasy community’s faith in the Seagulls this afternoon. Stephens is also the fifth-most benched player of Gameweek 2: over 84% of his owners have opted against playing the budget midfielder.

Brighton XI: Ryan, Montoya, Dunk, Duffy, Bong, Propper, Stephens, Gross, March, Knockaert, Murray

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Young, Bailly, Lindelof; Shaw, Pereira, Fred, Pogba, Martial, Mata, Lukaku

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  1. Bartowski
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    It's Hamer time.

    In so far as I'm transferring him out.

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    1. Dr. Rog
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      why? he is playing unlike boruc/stek/button etc

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      1. Bartowski
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        It's wildcard week. All the cool kids are doing it.

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  2. Rainer
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Expected more from that Jose interview 🙁

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  3. Bad Kompany
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Sanchez and jota to hazard and Maddison is a no brainer, right?

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    1. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Maddison’s stats don’t look great and with Vardy banned for a few matches I would wait and see

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    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I am planning Pedro instead of maddinson.Think he is nailed in rw for next few at least.Next 4 are golden for us.Damn easy fixtures
      Worth I think

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      1. Bad Kompany
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Cheers! Will consider Pedro then

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  4. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    A) Davies Fraser
    B) Tarkowski Mkhi

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    1. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      B imo

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    2. frenchfries
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      B

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  5. Lecky Legs FC
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Who to bring in for Kenedy & Sanchez?

    A) Dilva & Mkhi

    B) Haz & Hughes

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    1. frenchfries
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Like A better, but might be A headache not knowing if DSilva starts, looked really good tho

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      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        I honestly think Dilva will fill KDB's void so i reckon he's probably nailed

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    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A

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    3. Bartowski
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Pedro seems a much cheaper route in to that Chelsea midfield so why not Dsilva and Pedro or even Mikhi & Pedro and use the cash elsewhere.

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      1. maditass
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Because Pedro will be benched once hazard and kovacic playes from start

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        1. Bartowski
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          Why would he be benched over \willian when he's playing far better?

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        2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          No willian benched IMO.Next few weeks Pedro nailed I think.He has been playing re since preseason.Willian lw

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        3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          Kovacic will come in for Barkley as left centre mid

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      2. Lecky Legs FC
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Nice ideas will consider cheers

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    4. Pukki Party
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Not an option to bench Kenedy?

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      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Could do but there was an incident in the Caedifft match werewolf he appeared to headbutt a player and the Ref missed independent panel could penalise him for it and suspended him for a few matches

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        1. Lecky Legs FC
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          Apologies for my spelling btw *Cardiff & were he *

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        2. Pukki Party
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          Oh did not know about that. I own Hughes (bench today) but thats my 5.0 pick

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  6. frenchfries
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Down to two options going forward:
    A) King,Jota,Daniels->Kamara,Maddison,Alonso(-4) 4-4-2 formation
    B) King,Jota->Ings,Mkhi

    Would love some opinions

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    1. Positive vibes
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A

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    2. Wolvie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I think B, imo. Arsenal fixtures are good from GW3. Also saves on taking a hit.

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  7. st4rty
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Ederson
    Mendy - Alonso - Peirera - AWB
    Mane - Mkhi - Richarlison - Hazard
    Auba - Aguero.

    Bench - Fodders.

    I'd ideally like Salah but only way I can see is downgrading Auba and one of Mane/Hazard but it just seems a lot more balanced, like that. Perfect WC?

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    1. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Perhaps Allison instead in goal. That team looks great, your bench is shocking right?

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      1. st4rty
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Good shout & yeah, as bad as it gets really. Past two weeks benched has killed me, so I've decided now not to bother.

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    2. VDiesel26
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I don't have Salah and also contemplating wildcarding to a similar team. Mkhi is not a certain starter so not sure about him but might be worth a punt on WC

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      1. st4rty
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Is he not? Who's going to play instead?

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        1. st4rty
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          Can always shift anyway, since I've Auba. Fancy the cheapie Fraser if that's the case or Maddison perhaps.

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        2. VDiesel26
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          Lacazette started on the bench last two games against Chelsea and Man City.

          With improving fixtures it's possible Lacazette will start along with Aubameyang which will likely mean that one of Iwobi Ozil or Mkhitaryan will miss out from the midfield (Most likely Iwobi but could be Mkhi)

          Emery still figuring out his team

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  8. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Following worth -4 (or first 2 only on free)

    A King to Ings, B Shaw to Alonso and C BSilva to Mkhitaryan for

    Foster
    Mendy Van Dijk Alonso
    Salah Mané Richarlison Mkhitaryan
    Aguero Ings Mitrovic

    Patricio Tomkins Billing Wan-Bissaka

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    1. Wolvie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Save your -4. BSilva and Mkhitaryan are both good enough for the points. You are waiting -4 when both could have similar points over the next few weeks.

      That is just my thoughts. Like the other 2 xfers though.

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  9. I Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Hamer
    Mendy, Robertson, van Aanholt
    Salah, Mane, Bernardo Silva, Richarlison
    Aguero, Zaha, King

    Patricio; Wan-Bissaka, Peltier, Stephens.

    2 FTs; 0.5 ITB

    A) King + Stephens -> Ings + Kante
    B) King + Stephens -> Kamara + Mkhitaryan
    C) King + Peltier -> Kamara + Alonso

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    1. frenchfries
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      C

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  10. ooooo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Patricio
    Robbo Mendy Tomkins
    Salah mane mahrez jota
    aguero arnie king

    4.0mil wb stephens peltier

    Jota + King to RIcharlison + Wilson? 2ft.

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    1. Wolvie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I would say yes.

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  11. pol
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Have sanchez and king and 2 FT which transfers should i do?
    A- sanchez + king > perdo + auba
    B- sanchez + king > hazard + arnie
    C- sanchez > hazard and keep 1FT

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  12. Dr. Rog
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    What are folks doing with auba?
    Seems like complete madness to remove him arsenal could have scored 6 against Chelsea and their fixtures are amazing

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    1. Oven Glover
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Getting him most likely.

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    2. VDiesel26
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Ive had him since GW1 but keeping since other more pressing issues to deal with

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    3. The Cisco Kid
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I don’t own him, so it’s easy to say keep him. But I would. You bought him for gw3 and after. Hold firm.

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    4. bigwig
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Gotta keep

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    5. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Surely if you have him, you got him with his great run of fixtures in mind. So it'd be stupid to sell after 2 tough opening matches imo.

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      1. Lord.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        This!

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    6. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Defo keep. Bought him for a reason.

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  13. EgyptianKing
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Alonso, Mkhi, Pedro in
    Tomkins, Jota, Eriksen out

    Seem good move?

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      yep

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    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Great.I mkhi nailed tho.Emery still hasn't found his best combo

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      1. EgyptianKing
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        He isn't nailed for now?

        With those fixtures it would be a great great pick if 100% nailed, yes...

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        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 days ago

          True.Worth a punt for his price

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          1. EgyptianKing
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 7 days ago

            Hamer,
            Alonso, Robbo, Mendy
            Salah; Mane; Richarliso, Mkhi; Pedro
            Kun; King

            Would look good 11 for GW3?

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    3. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Yes

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  14. VDiesel26
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Shocking 2 GWS, potentially 5 people dropping in price this week. Thinking of wildcarding...

    Bellerin, Eriksen, Sanchez, Jota, J.King > Alonso, Pogba, Richarlison, £6.2m, Aguero

    Thoughts and who to get for £6.2? If no one available at that price alternatives are to change Bellerin to someone else instead of Alonso which could free up a bit more money

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    1. Dr. Rog
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      bellerin is a good option

      alternative is downgrade Robbo to trent so you can afford mkhi

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      1. VDiesel26
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Already have TAA instead of Robbertson so can't do that unfortunately

        Im worried bellerin might get rotated for lichsteiner but Arsenal have good 8 fixtures next

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    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      WC:

      (Fabianski) - Foster
      Mendy - Robertson - Alonso - AWB - (Dummett)
      Mane - Richarlison - D.Silva - (Kante) - (4.5)
      Aguero - Auba - Zaha

      4-3-3 with GK and DEF rotation

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    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I'm buying Bellerin...

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    4. Wolvie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I would keep Bellerin & Eriksen.

      Sanchez, Jota, King, you could maybe get rid of.

      Could possibly bring in Richarlison, Fraser/Neves/Kante, Aguero?

      Would save your wildcard for later. Eriksen is a long term investment. Arsenal fixtures are really good from GW3 and Bellerin got forward a fair bit v Chelsea. People say no to Kante, but he will be getting forward more. Maybe not many goals but should get more assists.

      Just an idea so you can save on your wildcard just now.

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  15. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Have 2FTs. How is Bavies + Jota -> Alonso + Frasier

    Or is getting rid of King a priority? Was thinking King may be the one banging them in next.

    Ederson
    Robertson Bavies Mendy
    Salah Mane Richalison Jota
    Zaha Aguero King

    Boruc Peltier Stephens Wan-Bissa

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  16. Big Col
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Which is better?

    Jota to

    A) Maddison ft

    B Mkhi -4.

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    1. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      B

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  17. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Best move here lads?

    A) Peltier & Sanchez -> Mendy/Alonso & Mkhi

    B) Peltier, Sanchez & King -> Alonso, DSilva & Wilson (-4)

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    1. Lucky Z
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A

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    2. Wolvie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A.

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  18. Point-one short
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Any news on the 3rd Mendy assist? Is it being reviewed?

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      no

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    2. zorro121
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Just been given

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      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Joker

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  19. Lukakwho
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Who’s more essential?

    A.) Mkhi
    B.) Alonso

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    1. Positive vibes
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      B

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    2. Jealous Viper
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A for me

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    3. Volley127
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Same question.. I’m leaning B but honestly not sure

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    4. KingZamalek
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Alonso

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  20. Brosstan
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Price drops forcing my hand... Eriksen and King -> Mkhi and Morata (-4). Thoughts ?

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    1. St. Joseph
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Have u already seen Eriksen underlying stats?

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      1. Brosstan
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Yes but he will drop this week and next 3 arent that good. I know United looked like shite today but at home versus Spurs it will be a bus performance by Mou.

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      2. VDiesel26
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Stats are good on Eriksen and I also don't doubt his potential but can't be losing team value!

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  21. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    For the mid- to long-term, which would you prefer to have in your starting XI?

    A) D. Silva + Lacazette
    B) VVD + Aguero (-4)

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      B

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    2. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A includes Sakho first sub most weeks
      B includes Kante first sub most weeks

      If that makes a difference

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    3. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      B

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    4. Tickle Me Enzo
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      VVD & Aguerro looks better on paper but obviously predicting anything 'long-term' with Pep is nearly impossible

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      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Cheers. Would the main factor in that be Lacazette's lack of nailedness?

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  22. Jealous Viper
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Is DDG to Ederson and Jota to Mkhi worth it before price rise?

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  23. lilmessipran
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    If you could only bring one mid upto 7.0 this gw in your team, who would be the priority

    A Mkhi
    B Richa
    C Theo
    D Madisson
    E Any other

    Current MF - Salah Mane Eriksen(downgrading) fraser

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    1. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      A

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  24. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    No bonus for Mendy is shocking

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  25. Fletcher Moss
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Don’t really know how the post-match deductions work, any chance Shaw sneaks the 1 bonus point off Pogba? Was a number of misplaced passes from Pogba.

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      possible but i wont hold my breath

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      1. Fletcher Moss
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Righto, cheers! Had a slight hope given the Mendy and Jesus turnaround earlier.

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  26. TAT
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Foster
    PvA - Robertson - Mendy
    Salah(c) - Mkhi - Jota - Mané
    Zaha - Aubameyang - King
    (Fabianski - Peltier - Wan-Bissaka - Stephens)

    Team after a -4 tonight (Mendy and Mkhi). Not owning Kun worries me. WC and downgrade Mané to afford Kun - and possibly Alonso?

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  27. Volley127
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Everyone seemed to think alonso’s threat would be minimal this season (relatively at least), but attacking returns in first two and everyone is all over him.

    Were the initial predictions underestimating him or has he been fortunate do we think?

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    1. Pukki Party
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Good question, havent watched a single minute of Chelsea playing myself

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    2. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Initial predictions were way off base.

      Seems to actually be a perfect fit as Chelsea don’t seem interested in defending anymore.

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    3. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Underestimating

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    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Predictions were wrong. He's been very attacking and looks a great buy.

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    5. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Honesty didn't underestimate his attacking capabilities.Thought he will be replaced by Emerson at lb

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    6. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      He’s still attacking but Chelsea are wide open at the back. I know it’s how Sarri plays but I’m not sure it’s sustainable.

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  28. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Pogba lost possession 27 times today.

    Really stepping up in the absence of Sanchez.

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Haha!

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  29. Nomar
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Was going to sell Eriksen this week.

    But if Brighton can put 3 past United.........

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    1. St. Joseph
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      This. I really in a dilemma right now.
      Wants Mkhitaryan for Eriksen.
      BUT
      Looking at Eriksen's underlying stats seems like soon he's gonna punish sellers.

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      1. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Hold in my opinion.

        We bought him for a reason. If Groß can light up that United defence.....

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    2. Skalla
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Just think Mourinho will overreact after this loss and park every bus he can find next week to make sure Utd don't lose to Spurs, 0-0 or 1-0 incoming...

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  30. Pukki Party
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Ddg-4.5 and Sakho-Alonso before price rises looking good?

    Best 4.5 gk? Currently on McCarthy but Fosters 3 homefixtures tempting.

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