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The ScoutCast Episode 265 – Difference

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This week the ScoutCast crew are determined to bust the myth that they share identical strategies.

Long-term maverick Luke returns to reveal his freshly Wildcarded team which bravely went into Gameweek 2 without Manchester City’s hat-trick hero Sergio Aguero and last season’s points-scoring sensation Mohamed Salah.

In stark contrast, Az is continuing his march up the rankings thanks to his faith in this premium pair, and his resolve in resisting broadsheet tittle-tattle hinting that the Argentinian would be dropped.

David is also beating a different drum and keen to explain the reasons behind his chequered FPL history and how his fortunes already look better this time around.

That leaves me as the only dullard representative, armed with a bunch of ownership statistics, a goals imminent table and a dubious ‘camping’ excuse to explain my recent poor captaincy decision.

Our differing views across a range of key issues facing Fantasy Premier League manages ahead of Gameweek 3 are aired.

Our assessment of Chelsea and Arsenal assets ahead of their favourable fixtures is top of our list. And we also ponder whether Spurs’ players can compete as assets this season and indulge in some bargain hunting up front.

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

    Pogba is on +93 on fplstats with a delta of 4000.

    He should rise to 8.2m over the next couple of nights, right?

    I'm looking to make my 0.1 profit and get rid next week!

    Thanks

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    1. Skalla
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Will be very close but yes think he should go up on Friday.

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    2. 420king
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      His problem are better alternatives at lower price. Will be close imo.

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

        I'm keen to get hazard next week.....

        But if hazard rises and pog doesn't I can't afford....

        Real issues heh....

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    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I don’t think he will rise

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    4. Clintymints
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Really hard to call, if he doesn't rise Friday, people may have moved on after Saturday Games

      Arsenal and City play and the sheep rule the market

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  2. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    There seems to be a few key decisions on the WC that are looming over those who’ve played it. One is Mane + cash and Auba. Another less discussed is the ultimate enabler option at 5.0-5.5, which could slot in anywhere.

    Who do you like most and why?

    1) Ings
    2) Jimenez
    3) Fraser
    4) Brooks
    5) Kante
    6) Neves
    7) Periera
    8) Monreal/Bellerin
    9) Coleman
    10) PvA

    When you list them out, not grouped by positions, I like Ings and PvA the most. Ings seems to have the most potential attacking, and PvA has the fixtures and threat, CPL for me have looked quite complete.

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    1. Licious Lizard
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I agree that your choices are the Best options, But I am not sure it is fair to compare PvA and Ings for example. In PvA you can cover (a lot of) his points with a nailed 4m player, while Ings’ alternative is a 4.5 not nailed player

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      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        this player is a “play every week player”, so I’m doing my best to simplify it to be viewed as the best 10th, maybe 11th player in your team.

        I see where you’re coming from, no view can be perfect.

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        1. Licious Lizard
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Agree that it is sometimes a good idea to view things from a different angle and I think your post is helpful.
          I’m just saying that having Ings play as your 10/11th player with AWB on bench would give you an extra 0.5 to play with compared with having PvA playing with Kamara on bench - and AWB is a better sub than Kamara imo.

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          1. That Was Easy!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Agreed on all accounts. WB has left us in an interesting position as we have to see through his price tag and treat him as much more than bench fodder.

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    2. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Jimenez is perfect. Playing in a good team, scored a goal and had another sitter in 1st match, could have a goal and 2 assists in GW 2. What else can you ask from a 5.5 striker?

      Fraser is also a great option, the only bright point of my season so far. Very attacking in attacking team and on set pieces.

      Also expect some clean sheets and attacking returns from Monreal and PVA in coming weeks.

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

        Ings 2nd behind Aguero for minutes per chance

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        1. That Was Easy!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Wolves are an unknown quantity with some not so good fixtures, I wouldn’t give them much yet. Jimenez however seems a player with the size and control to adapt well to the PL, brought in for a reason

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      2. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Fraser on set pieces? Good to know. Brooks looks one to watch too. Eye for goal and seems right in the thick of things. Bournemouth is a gift in that they attack at every chance, however poor they can be from time to time.

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    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      ings and Kante

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    4. Chicken Caesar Salah
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Interesting when you list them out like that.
      Agree with you on Palace, although PvA's appeal is weakened by most also having Wan-Bissaka.

      For me Ings or Jimenez are the best options. Reckon both will prove to be very good value.

      We need more time to see if Kante can profit in Fantasy terms from his change of position

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      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        It’s easy to be blinded by position, so it’s nice to see them like that. They are fairly easy to slot into any team without much structure change, so viewed as a whole you might see something you didn’t before.

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    5. lugs
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      on WC , i currently have 1, 3 & 7 out of those , Ings will be first on my bench most weeks , Periera is the best 5mil defender imo , and Fraser is cracking value who scored points for me in the first 2 game weeks so i definitely want to keep him

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      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Aguero/Auba and Robo/Mendy/Alonso team then? Great enablers all around. Ings seems tough to have to leave on the bench most weeks.

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        1. lugs
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          haha spot on , but probably no Alonso , and yeah its a tough choice to leave him on the bench , i'll probably end up just rotating him with Fraser in any given week 🙂

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    6. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers to a good DZ conversation, all. Few and far between on these parts lately.

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    7. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      you can have a 5.5mid/fwd or a 5m defender. thats how it works.
      given the existence of AWB, 4th defenders basically cost 0.5 more as you lose the opportunity cost (benefit in this case) of having a 4m bench fodder

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      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Yep, I’d say there’s 9.5 to do with as you like for 2 positions.

        Hoping to get over WB’s price tag myself and go with him as a set and forget 4.0 (mostly) over their great fixtures.

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        1. Dr. Rog
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          some players are mispriced come next season starting prices will be
          AWB 5
          Trent 6
          Robbo 6.5
          Alonso 6.5
          Mendy 7

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    8. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Periera and PvA.

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    9. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Ings Fraser

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  3. grayedog
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone worth a hit to transfer out Jota (6,4), with 1.8 ITB?

    Pogba, Bilva? Juuust can't get Dilva.

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    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      D Silva would be nice. Already have Mkhi? Pedro another option. Other than that, a downgrade to Kante/Fraser next week without the hit.

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      1. grayedog
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Already brought in Mkhi this week, have Rich, Pedro worth it?

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

          I'd definitely do jota to pedro

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

      If it wasn't for 2 penalties 1 in injury time would Pogba be a good buy?

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    3. Clintymints
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Pedro worth a punt if you can't afford Dilva and halve Rich and Mkhit

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      1. grayedog
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Worth a punt even for a hit?

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        1. Clintymints
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Slightly less so but if it feels right and you wana do it, go for it

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  4. Marquis-Cha-Cha
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Start two.

    1. Tarkowski
    2. King
    3. Pereira

    Robertson PVA
    Salah Richarlison Mkhitaryan Mahrez
    Aguero Arnie

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    1. Pepereina Pizza
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Pereira, Tark

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      1. Marquis-Cha-Cha
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        4-4-2?

        Thanks.

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    2. Chicken Caesar Salah
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Deffo Tark and as for the other, if you're thinking of not playing King maybe ditch him for Ings or Jimenez?

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      1. Marquis-Cha-Cha
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Already made my transfers for the week. In the end I may not bench him for fear of him finally scoring. Was leaning towards starting Tark already. Couple more days of pondering. Thanks.

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  5. Where has all the rum gone?
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    would you do shaqiri > miki for a -4?
    that would meant leaving kante on the bench as 1st sub.
    or play kante

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    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Play Kante and do the move next week

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  6. Joyce1998
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    any thoughts on this wc team??

    lloris, hamer
    alonso, mendy, taa, wba, bennet
    mane, rich, mki, Bilva, jorgi
    aub,kun, zaha

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    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Lloris > Ederson
      Jorg > Kante
      Bilva > Pedro

      Do as ya wish with the cash. I can’t recommend a team without Salah at this point.

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    2. Chicken Caesar Salah
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Lloris>Ederson
      Alonso>Luiz
      Zaha>Ings/Jimenez
      Jorgi>4.5
      Bilva>Hazard
      Or if you wanna keep Alonson Lloris>Hennessey

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  7. barracuda
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Can you guess by how many points will Robbo outscore TAA? Thanks.

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    1. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      47

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      1. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        That is a really big gap...

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        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Well, when you get 5 goals and several assists whilst keeping a CS, this is what you have to expect

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          1. Licious Lizard
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Haha lol, I tried doing the math and got to 47 points as well

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            1. The Big Fella
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 10 months ago

              You'd pass the test though as you showed your working out

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    2. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      15pts according to FFS projections.
      aside from how much you trust that not worth the extra 1m imo

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    3. Licious Lizard
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I’m guessing he will outscore him by: 2g + 3a + 10baps + 2CS + 4games. 12 + 9 + 10 + 8 + 8 points === 47 points over the season.
      Well worth the 1m.

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      1. Licious Lizard
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        He’d basically only need a bit more than half of that to be worth it, so I think he definitely will be worth the extra money.

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    4. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      TAA has started off slowly, his final delivery has been poor but he has some set pieces and if you look back at last season their underlying stats are not too dissimilar.

      If the early season form continues Robertson will be worth the extra but I can see TAA improving on his delivery

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  8. mcrayeps
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    i have to get rid Patricio, Daniels and King, which one is the most important one?
    A) Patricio -> Begovic
    B) Daniels -> Alonso
    C) King -> Ings

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    1. Flaming Flamingo
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      B is the only clear upgrade, so that.

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    2. Chicken Caesar Salah
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      B then C...and I'd go for Hennessey before Begovic

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    3. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      B

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  9. Nigawan
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Captain for GW3.. and whyyyyy

    a) Mane
    b) Salah

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    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      salah because of ownership and xG is higher

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    2. Licious Lizard
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      B, because his stats are superior and more involved.

      Mane has been a bit lucky with 2 of his goals. Salah just passes the eye test for me.
      Both good options though!

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    3. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      B all the way. Much better stats

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    4. Pepereina Pizza
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      salah, because Egyptian King

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    5. gergin
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Mane of course. he outscored him twice, will do it again. And I do not like divers also.

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  10. TMERC187
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Did anybody else keep Bavies with the knowledge he was dropping in price? Or just me...

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    1. Licious Lizard
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Knee jerked him out for Alonso on Sunday.
      But his stats have been really good, just been disappointing and some tough fixtures coming up

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  11. Zoostation
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    A: Bellerin and Zaha

    B: Robertson (could do TAA if necessary to have Zaha) and Mitrovic

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    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      TAA & Zaha for me.

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      1. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        TAA nailed?

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

          It seems that he is, but depending who you ask there are rumblings about Clyne.

          I'm not sure I want Liverpool defense after the next two fixtures for a while, which is why I'm looking at Bellerin with his fixtures.

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          1. barracuda
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Bellerin has been quite terrible. Are you sure he can turn it around?

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

              Well if he cannot with the upcoming fixtures he never will.

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              1. Dr. Rog
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 10 months ago

                however one of arsenals problems is they have no natural wide players and ball carriers (except iwobi). when either mktarian or ozil play they drift into the centre or look for space, so bellerin doesnt have anyone to work with on the wing in the build up. he is essentially asked to be both a winger and defender at the same time and is overworked. Alonso/mendy ran riot as a result. his best season was working in tandem with Walcott and since then arsenal have attacked more down the left anyway. its going to take some time for emery to work with the players and turn them back into a top 4 team and the balance of the team is part of that. if he gets it right in a way which unleashes bellerin he will be a good buy at that price. but dont expect it to happen this side of xmas.

                on the watchlist but there are better choices from city/ars/liv, and then you have davies/trippier who are objectively better options to go with if you can find the 0.5 more.

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    2. TMERC187
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Robertson and Zaha

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    3. Clintymints
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      B all day

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  12. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    a) Mane & Wilson
    b) Pedro & Laca

    This week and medium term

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

      This week likely A.

      Hard to see you wanting to drop Mane, but not sold on Wilson medium term.

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  13. MrFlibbles
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Is it worth it to go King + Fraser --> Mkhitaryan + Ings for -4?

    Bournemoutgh have the good fixture and is a shame to get rid of Frazer as he has done well but arsenal look like they could really do well over these coming fixtures.

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    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Waste of -4pts imo, atleast this week

      Some other way to get Mkhitaryan?

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    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      nah

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  14. KuntaKante
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Please rate my team:
    Pickford
    alonso Azpi Mendy PVA
    B.silva Mane(V) Richarlison
    Arny Zaha Aguero(c)

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    1. Clintymints
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      B-

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      1. KuntaKante
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        What would you change

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        1. Clintymints
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Double Chels is ballsy and I'd be a bit scared with no Salah

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    2. Licious Lizard
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      C+

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    3. KuntaKante
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Ok ...appreciate the comments. Cheers

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  15. _Freddo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone got any thoughts on a Lossl/Hamer keeper combo?

    One will always play, fixtures aren't too bad up to Christmas, Lossl was decent for bonus last year.

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    1. Clintymints
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Not so sure reports from folk suggest Lossl is pants and don't see too many baps for em

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      1. _Freddo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        He got 11 last year which is quite good for a keeper.

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        1. Clintymints
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Good news since I just bought Hamer in 😀

          Wouldn't double on it myself though but that's not bad

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  16. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    A)
    Ederson 4
    Alonso Mendy Taa/awb 4
    Mo Mane Mkhi Richi 4.5
    Aguero Zaha Wilson
    ------------------------------------ vs
    B)
    Ederson 4
    Alonso Mendy Taa/awb 4
    Mo Pedro Mkhi Richi 4.5
    Aguero Auba Ings

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    1. Clintymints
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      A

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    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      a... auba hasnt started firing yet and mane has. when kun starts getting rotated you can switch to auba if hes worth it

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    3. Red Card Rockets
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      A

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    4. Arceus
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      B

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    5. Rambo77
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      A.

      Mane over pedro all day.

      Zaha has the fixtures to match Auba.

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  17. Red Card Rockets
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Over the next 4 GW's is Firmino worth holding or should that $ be invested in midfield?

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    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Hold for this week only and switch

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    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      youll know by the end of the Leicester game. he will come good at some point

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    3. Clintymints
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Has to be sold imo.

      Sooner rather than later

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    4. Red Card Rockets
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Is Naby affecting his output or is it just early cohesion you think?

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      1. Red Card Rockets
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        and - is Keita affecting Mo's potential either way?

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        1. 420king
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          No.

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        2. Clintymints
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Improving it if anything

          The Liverpool attack is absolutely terrifying to try and stop from an opposing team point of view... unless you're City

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      2. Clintymints
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Definitely affecting. Firm comes pretty deep with Keita driving at the defense + it also leaves space for Salah and Mane to run into

        He will be in the box for attempts but apart from that he might assist more

        Maybe give him one more week with the fixture but Mane is getting more points for the same price pretty much as a striker most times

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        1. Dr. Rog
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Liverpool play a 4-3-1-2 and firmino is the 1

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          1. Clintymints
            • 15 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Curse of the False 9

            There won't be many games where pool won't score so double up with the attack from the start with Robertson was the ticket 🙂

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          2. Red Card Rockets
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Kinda of what I've been seeing. Wonder in the long run if it's better or worse for Liv as attacking side?

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    5. Arceus
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Yes hold

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  18. Joyce1998
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    which between these two teams

    A- ederson, hamer
    alonso, mendy, Taa, awb, 4.0
    salah, mane, mki, rich, 4.5
    kun,zaha,wilson

    B- lloris, hamer
    alonso, mendy, Taa, awb, 4.0
    mane,bilva, mki, rich, pedro
    kun, firmino,zaha

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    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      B is immedietely discarded as you have at least 6.5 on the bench each week - put auba or hazard in that team and its a harder choice

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  19. Rambo77
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Question for any West Ham fans here.

    I'm a Canadian and listen to a number of football pods, and a common theme seems to be that no matter what happens on the pitch, fans will still be unhappy.

    If there are any Hammers on here would you mind briefly explaining what is going on at your club that is causing such an issue between ownership and fans.

    Thanks

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    1. Red Card Rockets
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Might be limited audience at this time. But I think the only thing that would satisfy WH fans is if a V-1 rocket impacted the field at Upton Park this season as it did in 1944. https://londonist.com/2016/02/the-day-a-bomb-fell-on-the-pitch-at-upton-park

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      1. Rambo77
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        I see.

        I guess my question was, as a Newcastle fan, what is it that is happening there that is so much worse than to us? And that's a genuine question

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  20. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Replacement for shaw as I have no playing def..

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    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      taa, Pereira, sakho

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      1. Rambo77
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        TAA

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    2. Rambo77
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      What's your budget? 5.1?

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      1. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Already have robbo..so no liverpool defence

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    3. Clintymints
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Luiz if you got the dollas?

      Alonso if you cashed out your facebook shares before the Cambridge Analytical scandal

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      1. Rambo77
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Or if you bought just after they crashed and sold 3 weeks ago

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      2. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Luiz nailed ??

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  21. Bielsa’s bucket
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Hi all, i'm currently planning to bring in Hazard in gw3/4 most likely in place of Bilva, but also think I may need to move Firmino on before that, was considering Morata but not seeing much love for him on here, why is that?

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

      Morata is rubbish. Last season 5 goals in his last 25 games

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      1. Test Eagles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Agreed... he’s got some quality but doesn’t suit the Chelsea structure, there are better ways to spend that coin!

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  22. Max City
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Is getting Mendy for PvA worth a -4?

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    1. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      No. But it sounds ok for next week. I would rather lose a different defender though.

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  23. EMEA
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Already used 2 FT this week (made wrong decision on Kamara, now 1.5ITB), worth -4 to make the following changes??

    1. Replace Shaw by LIV/TOT defence to avoid missing match ?

    2. Upgrade 4.5m bench MF to Frasers?

    3. Change Kamara to Ings?

    if nothing to do, may keep Shaw on starting. Kamara's chance to be nailed?

    Current Squad:

    Pickford

    Stones-Shaw-Tarkowski-Alonso

    Salah-Mane-Bsilva-Richarlison

    Aguero-Zaha

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    1. Rambo77
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I think you're probably fine for this weekend.

      Shaw out as a priority on 1 or 2 FT next

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    2. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Kamara noth worth hit. Shaw i have to. He has been observere driving to training. It was a knock, witch u can see on youtube, on his assist to Lukaku, Brighton vs. United.
      Im keeping him. He was one of the better United players.

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    3. EMEA
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, tends to keep Shaw one more week until more news to come (esp Valencia recovery or not). Kamara keep on bench for sure

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  24. Fantasy Gold
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Anybody else planning to WC after the deadline to load up on Spurs and Chelsea players?

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    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Tottenham have 3 away in the next 4 and Liverpool at home, you mean arsenal?

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    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Not really, wait and see how the break fares first. Aguero will likely break something... Kane could be worth it!

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    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      ...and Arsenal players and City players and also Salah? I may need 2 teams

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  25. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    a) Auba + Kante
    B) Mane + Wilson
    C) Hazard + Ings
    D) Laca + Pedro

    already have Salah/TAA, Mkhi, Alonso as my Liv/Ars/Che coverage

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    1. Rambo77
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      That's tough

      Probably C then B for me. Can see Hazard exploding soon given more attacking coach and what I saw at the WC

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    2. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      C

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    3. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      on B now, surveying those options as plans for a -4 after evaluating this weeks round of matches
      might just opt for ings now over Wilson to be a tiny bit more flexible

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  26. GunSlinger07
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Not a Richarlison owner is he essential to bring in?

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    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      desirable not essential, Walcott will score just as well probably less consistent/more explosive though
      pedro/mkhi also great options in and around that bracket
      milojohehivc also a good shout with those fixtures might get some pens come his way

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      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        I would argue the only essential players are Mendy, Aguero & AWB based on form, price & fixtures

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      2. GunSlinger07
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        I just haven't watched him enough to know how good he actually is. You reckon he will be consistent this season? Last season he dryed up quite a lot in terms of FPL but obvs he is in a better side now and back with his old manager.

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        1. Dr. Rog
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          last season he played 2 seasons back to back one in brazil then England.
          probably just got knackered - a bit like kane now

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          1. GunSlinger07
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Did not know this, thanks for the reply

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    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      On current form you’d have to say yes, his price will continue to rise.

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      1. GunSlinger07
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        This is my worry, if he keeps performing my ranks just gonna drop.

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    3. Rambo77
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah not essential, geat option but plenty at that price point. Personally think he works well as 3rd/4th mid

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    4. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I have Maddison instead who I think will outscore him. He isn't essential.

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    5. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I rubbished all pre season. First trade made after GW1

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  27. Test Eagles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Ah The DEAD ZONE... it’s nice to be back! How are you all?!

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    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      its so much nicer to live in a time zone that coincides with the DZ

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      1. Test Eagles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Agreed, a little more civil and constructive.

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  28. Demel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    What do you think of this transfer next week?

    Salah & Jimenez > Mikhi & Auba?

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    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      upcoming fixtures for Liverpool stiffen. arsenals are great
      also salah cant get away from you his price can only drop from here, so you are only ever a -4 away from rectifying it
      comparitively, its low risk

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      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks. That is my thinking.

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    2. Rambo77
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Would it be for free?

      If for a hit would consider Cardiff's defensive record in 17/18. They don't concede a tonne at home

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      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Yes. For free. You are right about Cardiff being solid but they have never been tested against a top 6 attack.

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        1. Rambo77
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          You're right. I think they'll be fragile against top attacks. However, not to the extent at home that I'd want Mkhi and Auba in the team. Could work out though. Good luck if you go for it. Bold

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        2. Dr. Rog
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          they looked a championship team against Newcastle (so did Newcastle though)
          arsenal could have scored 6 against chelsea, cant see cardiff shutting them out

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          1. Demel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            That was my thinking. And there really are some premium fixtures coming up.

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    3. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I would keep. I want to get in a premium striker alongnside Aguero, but im not selling Salah/Mane.

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      1. Rambo77
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Agreed on the Salah/Mane point - its the exact type of fixture that Liverpool will go nuts. (Home team fairly attacking getting constantly caught in mid and then counter attack)

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        1. Demel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Liverpool tend tp struggle against Leicester but no Vardy could make a difference.

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      2. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Hazard is my other premium mid and I prefer him over Salah for this run.

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        1. Rambo77
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Love the Salah punt - hope it works out for you. Amazing player, hopefully this year he becomes fun and not frustrating to own

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          1. Rambo77
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Fail * Hazard

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            1. Demel
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 10 months ago

              I brought him in after the KDB injury. He will always be frustrating to own unfortunately.

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  29. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Is there an official injury status on Shaw? I see FPL have flagged him now

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  30. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on these transfers?

    Bobby > Zaha (Zaha’s fixtures and Bobby’s blanks)

    Bilva > Dilva (Dave’s security of starts and his central vs Bernie’s wide role)

    Cairney > Pedro (form and fixtures vs Cairney)

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    1. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I think Pedro is a big rotation risk. Maddison is a better pick imo. I like the transfer of the 2 City mids myself but you need a decent bench player as he won't play every week.

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      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Wouldn’t say he’s a BIG rotation risk, but is a general one. With no CL i think he has become a favourite for Sarri.

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    2. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Cairney Pedro maby. With Bobby, atleast u have money upfront. Players like Kane/Lacazette/Auba could be someone u want pretty soon. Easier transition with money already up top.

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    3. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers both

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