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The best set piece takers and targets for FPL Gameweek 3

21 August 2018 4447 comments
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Fantasy Premier League managers are encouraged to factor the Gameweek 3 set piece match-ups in their transfer plans in the next few days.

In the second of a new series of Members articles we assess once again where set play situations can be exploited.

Where this differs from the Set Pieces tab is that we have added extra detail on how many of each set piece has been taken so far, which players have had the most attempts from set-plays in terms of goal efforts, as well as how like teams are to receive or give away free kicks or penalties.

That way, by comparing each team’s overall set piece data to find any mismatches, individuals expected to benefit from these situations will become clearer.

We ran similar articles during the World Cup and found them to helpful to Fantasy managers, hence why we have decided to bring them to FPL.

Obviously we only have two rounds of data so far so it may difficult to find too many over-arching trends right now, but we’ll be building on this template every week for Members to use when making their transfers or deciding on team selection.

Any differences between the takers here and on the set-pieces tab are purely because that individual is not available in Gameweek 3.

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  1. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    NEW ARTICLE

    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/08/22/the-digest-fpl-gameweek-2/?hc_sort_by=comment_date&hc_page=-1&notify=no#hc_comment_18698002

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  2. Arcticangel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Free transfer Bilva out Mkhi in ? Thoughts please

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    1. Long ball Larry
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I wouldn't, id like both in though

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    2. clodhopper
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Iv got the same thoughts but bilva will prob play and could be back up front midfield hes a good player myki could be rotated tough descision

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  3. amplifiedAnt
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Ederson (Hamer)
    Robertson, PVA, Luiz (Wan-Bissaka, Ream)
    Salah, Mané, Mkhitaryan, Richarlison (Cairney)
    Aguero, Arnautovic, Ings

    Did my 2FT early to avoid price drops. GTG?

    The Wan-Bissaka red card is frustrating as I have the issue of Ream already being injured. But it seems a bit mental to take a -4 on getting him out when my starting 3 defenders ought to be nailed?

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    1. Skalla
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Yeah keep WB , he is only out for one game and at worst will drop back to 4.0 and should be straight back into that team after playing well vs Liverpool!

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  4. Tiamani Warrior
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Sorry I have a terribly short memory - if I do a minus 8 now then decide to WC before Saturday is the minus 8 wiped?

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    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 19 days ago

      yes

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      1. Tiamani Warrior
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        cheers

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    2. clodhopper
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Yes

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    3. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      In case you've forgotten the previous replies, yes.

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      1. Dr. Agabuse
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        have an upvote

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  5. Alonso The Great Midfielder
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    What chance of ramsey starting going forward? Really into arsenal player now and thinking to double up mikhi and ramsey instead of auba if he still not firing

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    1. Skalla
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I was set on Ramsey from GW 3 onwards before he was benched last week , so went Mhiki instead but he should play most games in their easy run now just not nailed anymore.

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  6. Edpremium
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Kane out, Auba in, for gw3&4?

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    1. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Spamming will get you banned.

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  7. youzef
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    A)
    Eriksen - > Mane
    King - > Ings
    Or
    B)
    Eriksen - > B. Silva
    Tarkowski - > Alonso
    Using 2 FT??

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    1. Butcher
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      B

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    2. Edpremium
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      B

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    3. Dave Dreamer
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      C. Erikson > Mkh
      Tarkowski > Alonso

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  8. Leeds-Utd
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Do u guys think that Aubameyang is good Capt choice this week..or Shud I stuck with 1 of Salah/Agureo?

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    1. The Darkest Knight
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Auba is good player to have for GW3

      but
      Not a good captain choice... Salah aguero is better..

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  9. BON
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Transfers already done for GW3

    1. Firmino (about to drop 0.1) > Aguero (about to rise 0.2) [FT]

    2. Davies (about to drop 0.1) > Alonso (about to rise 0.2) [-4]

    Good tranfers so far? 0.6 swing in my favour. Now also considering...

    3. Eriksen (about to drop 0.1) > anyone 9.5 and under [-4]

    Eriksen is no longer on set pieces, playing deeper, and against United at Old Trafford.

    Seems logical, right?

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    1. The Darkest Knight
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      already took -4? for 1 and 2?

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  10. The Darkest Knight
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    1 more match for Aubameyang in my team.

    If he fails than downgrade him to Zaha/Arnautovic/Ings and upgrade defence...

    Sounds good?

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    1. *sigh*
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      You’ve had Auba for first two difficult matches and now you’re thinking of getting rid just as his fixtures turn to a sea of green?

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      1. The Darkest Knight
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        true... but my other team contains
        3X4.0 defender
        1X4.4 mid
        1X5.0 mid

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    2. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Not really. Starting GW3, Aresenal have a run of 8 consecutive games against teams with a FDR of only 2/3.

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  11. kUwe Inc.
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Guys, would appreciate some feedback on my current team;
    Hart/Hamer
    Robbo, Mendy, Schlupp, Holebas, WB,
    Salah, Mane, Bilva, Richarlison, Masuaku,
    Aguero, Arnie, Wilson
    1.5 itb

    Tempted to bring in Alonso, but missed out on price rise;
    A) Bilva > Mikhi
    B) Holebas > Stanko, to gain 0.5
    C) Hold

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    1. The Darkest Knight
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      C

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      1. kUwe Inc.
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Leaning to this right now

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    2. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I'd only do A due to price rise and arsenal fixtures. But it's still a bit of a gamble as bsilva still has nice fixtures and could easily get returns against wolves.

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      1. kUwe Inc.
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Yeah...my dilemma now. Do you think Mikhi will have price rise? I’m leaning to monitor this gw before transfer him in next gw.

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        1. DesLennis1976
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          Rising tonight mate, very likely

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        2. Skalla
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          He should rise this week but you would still have an extra 0.4 to work with, so no need to rush it!

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  12. Peps Pups
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    If you dont have Salah, who would you captain out of these options :-

    A) Aubameyang (WHU)
    B) Aguero (wol)
    C) Mane (BHA)
    D) Hazard (new)

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    1. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      A or D

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    2. amit1964
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      c,b

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    3. ajones1608
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      B, would say Hazard if he starts however think his first start will be next week against Bmouth

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      1. Peps Pups
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Yeah almost considering taking out hazard for Pedro for this GW and then make the switch for the Bou game. WC active at the moment

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    4. Peps Pups
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Haha that helps...

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    5. kUwe Inc.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      B, no brainer. You can see what he capable of last week.

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      1. Peps Pups
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Thanks Kuwe, had him last week but captained Salah instead. Still feeling that mistake

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      2. El Lobito 10
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Or go Pedro and Hazard.

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    6. *sigh*
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      A

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      1. El Lobito 10
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        B. Form and fixture. Don't get why no one is going for him.

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      2. Peps Pups
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        interesting, he not on the best form, but he bound to eventually put away all the chances he getting.

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        1. El Lobito 10
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          Just scored a hat trick, got 5 goals in 3 games, and he isn't on form? Get your coat mate.

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          1. Peps Pups
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 19 days ago

            Sorry my mistake, meant that for Aubameyang.

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            1. El Lobito 10
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 19 days ago

              Ah ok, sorry mate. Best of luck.

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          2. *sigh*
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 19 days ago

            I believe he is talking about Auba

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    7. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      B.

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    8. Peps Pups
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Seems like Aguero will most likely wear the armband, thanks guys.

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  13. El Lobito 10
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Ings to outscore Arnie, Zaha, Mitro and the other 5.5-7m group? I'd even guess he will outscore Morata. Morata's historic goal record is actually pretty poor for an apparently elite striker.

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    1. *sigh*
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Doubt it.Especially gw6.

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    2. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Fancy mitro to score

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      1. El Lobito 10
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Ings has pedigree though, which is lowering risk for me.

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  14. The Darkest Knight
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    is Kante actually a good 5.0 mid this season??
    seems like he is going forward under sarri.

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    1. El Lobito 10
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Think so. Prefer Hughes myself.

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  15. El Lobito 10
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    WC team. Rate if you fancy.

    Foster (Hennessey)
    Alonso TAA Mendy (Pereira. Awb)
    Salah Mane Pedro Richa Mkhi
    Kun Ings (Kamara)

    Thinking Salah》Haz next week to captain the latter, subject to respective performance this weekend.

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    1. The Darkest Knight
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      1. TAA nailed??? if yes then I would also get him by downgrading robertson.
      2. I don't like pedro... he will be rotated once Hazard is back.
      3. You should keep provision for heavy hitter forward... when Kane or Auba or Lukaku will start firing??? (May be downgrading pedro?)

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      1. El Lobito 10
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        1, risk but their best RB by a mile, v important to how Liv play.
        2. Their best player up to now
        3. Perhaps. Can see premium mids equalling or bettering Auba or Kane. Kane too pricey.

        Thanks mate. Anyone else please?

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        1. The Darkest Knight
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          2. Hazard won't effect pedro's gametime??? it will be between willian vs. pedro for 1 spot

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      2. kUwe Inc.
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        This!
        1. Monitor TAA gametime first before ship him in.
        2. Chelsea mid a bit risky, apart of Hazard.

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    2. kUwe Inc.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I would say Salah is long term barring any injuries.

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      1. El Lobito 10
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Had TAA since the start. Game time is a risk. Got Pereira and AWB off the bench though. I think Sarri prefers Pedro and could even see him drop Morata to accommodate Willian if he stops playing like his twin brother. Thanks for your input lads, food for thought.

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  16. Ynwalfc
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Etheridge
    Robbo,Alonso,Mendy
    Mane(C),Salah,Fraser,Miki
    Kun,Wilson
    Subs-Hamer,cook,Ings,WB

    Any help would be really apreciated, thanks guys

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    1. kUwe Inc.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Who’s your another mid?
      Playing 343?
      You may reconsider your second striker.

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    2. Ynwalfc
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Richarlison!! Forgot the to put him in DRRRR

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      1. kUwe Inc.
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Then i think you have quite a balance team. Only that striker line a bit worrying..kun-wilson as lead.

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  17. Ynwalfc
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Etheridge and Robertson or Ederson and TAA??? Keep switching between the two

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    1. kUwe Inc.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      TAA nailed??

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    2. The Darkest Knight
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      ederson and TAA

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  18. Gentle_Turks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Bernardo Silva to Mkhi worth a -4?

    Have Mendy and Kun, but NO arsenal.

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    1. El Lobito 10
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Not for me

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  19. Xopher
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    GTG?

    Allison (Boruc)
    Mendy, Alonso, PVA, TT Arnold (Wan-Bissaka)
    Mane, Mkhi, DSilva, Richarlison (Frazer)
    Aguero, Zaha (Ings)

    Any suggestions?

    I realise Boruc won't start

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    1. The Darkest Knight
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      thinking about doing robertson >>> TAA.... seems nailed?

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      1. Xopher
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        I had Robertson initially but changed mind after seeing TAA on Monday - I thought he got forward so much - and whipped in a lot of balls. for the £1m saving I am thinking he's the better bet.

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        1. The Darkest Knight
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          done... Robertson > TAA... FTW

          apart from that...
          D.Silva always rotation risk

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          1. Xopher
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 19 days ago

            Yeah i am worried about D Silva - but although not huge points in GW2 - he was superb.
            By the way I have 2.5m in the bank if that changes anything with suggestions?

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            1. El Lobito 10
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 19 days ago

              D Silva is City's best player for me. I think he will nail down a spot. Central to all things City did. Bilva is very good, but he's no Dilva!

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              1. Xopher
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 19 days ago

                That's what I was thinking. The guys is a genius.

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  20. Xopher
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Willian or Frazer +£1.5m - if you had the choice?

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    1. Xopher
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Sorry Frazer +£2m

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    2. Jafoole_88
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      pedro +0.9m

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      1. Xopher
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Pedro more likely to start than Willian?

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  21. golfboy
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Hi chaps. Thinking about swapping Davies to Mendy or Alonso

    Which one?
    Now for -4 or next week for free?

    Or give Davies a bit more of chance?

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  22. Gamer18
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Going into Week 3 of Last Man Standing who should I pick? Comment below
    Already picked:
    Liverpool
    Man City

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  23. mattwroe180
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Please STOP me from playing my Wildcard tonight...

    Opinions please...

    Plan A (keep what I've got) -
    Ederson, Fabianski
    Mee, Robertson, Luiz, Wan-Bissaka, Peltier
    Salah, B Silva, Milivojevic, Richarlison, Stephens
    Firmino, Zaha, Agüero

    Plan B (play the Wildcard) -
    Ederson, Hamer
    Robertson, Mendy, Alonso, Wan-Bissaka, Peltier
    Salah, Mane, Mkhitaryan, Richarlison, Stephens
    Zaha, Agüero, Kamara

    Very tempted by the Wildcard and want to avoid price rises, concerned it's too early and should save it for double Gameweeks.

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    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I wouldn't play a wild card until international break after GW4

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    2. whitewaydavid@gmail.com
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Play it!

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  24. whitewaydavid@gmail.com
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Play it!

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  25. whitewaydavid@gmail.com
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Post WC team
    De Gea
    Mendy Alonso Robertson
    B Silva Jorginiho Richarlason Salah
    KUN Ings Firmino
    Bench: Neves Bennett (Wolves) Wan Bisaka
    Thoughts please

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    1. Goat
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I’d rather mane over firmino. Wouldn’t pay 6 million for De Gea either

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  26. Goat
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    I have 2 FT’s, no urgent transfers needed. How does Bilva -> Mkhitaryan and King -> Wilson look?

    I also could just do the first one and roll another transfer over

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    1. whitewaydavid@gmail.com
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Very Sensible

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  27. Hermanos FC
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    Hart
    Robertson Mendy Shaw
    Salah Mane Bilva Jota
    Aguero Zaha King

    Patricio Peltier WB Cairney
    This is my current squad
    I have 2 FTs
    I am thinking Bilva To Mkhi
    And Jota to Richarlison or Pedro?
    Or should I replace Shaw with Pereira or someone?

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  28. Hermanos FC
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 18 days ago

    GTG????
    Hart
    Robertson Mendy Shaw
    Salah Mane Mkhi Richarlison
    Aguero Zaha King

    Patricio Peltier WB Cairney

    Also captain?

    Salah Aguero Mane???

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  29. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Are prive roses at half ,2 UK time?

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