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The ScoutCast Episode 266 – Patience

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Patience is proving a virtue for the Scoutcast’s latest guest, FPL General.

With top 500 finishes in all but one of his last four Fantasy Premier League seasons, his track record of giving players time to perform has certainly paid off.

Undaunted by a poor start this season he is sticking resolutely to the game plan, with Christian Eriksen and Josh King already rewarding him with attacking returns last time out, while many thousands of others were jettisoning them.

He joins Andy, David and myself to mull over a tricky last set of matches and look ahead to Gameweek 4.

Replacements for Everton’s red card villain Richarlison kick off our community question session, which also takes in Chelsea stars, the seemingly unstoppable rise of premium defenders and Wildcard timing.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday evening. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

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  1. child of God
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Who would you bench for gw4? TAA or bissaka

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    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Out of those Wan B, but both are easily starting 11 quality this week 🙂

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    2. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      wb

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  2. Sotamendi84
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Leaning to play taa as a safe option

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  3. sentz05
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Kepa Stek
    Mendy TAA Wan Boly Stank
    Salah BSilva Miki Wilshere Richarlison
    Auba Kun Austin

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    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      WC team? If so downgrade kepa, lose richarlison, downgrade wilshere, change Austin to Mitro Zaha Ings or Jiminez, Stek to Hamer and upgrade Boly/TAA

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    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I assume this is a reply fail
      Austin Wilshire and stankovic are problems
      Find a combo of 2 moves including Rich and one of them that you like

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      1. sentz05
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Oops, thank you. Is B Silva a problem. Also, Austin started in the league cup and scored yesterday. Do you think he could start at the weekend?

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        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          Maybe. But so could Ings or gabbiadini

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  4. bigblackcat
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Ederson (Hamer)

    Robertson Alonso Mendy AWB (Daniels)

    Salah Mané Maddison (Stephens Westwood)

    Aguero Zaha Tosun

    Am i good to go do you think? Thanks

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    1. International Richard
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Love the team. Had Tosun myself. Could be a great pick

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    2. -GK22-
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Gtg - none of this Hazard/Walcott rubbish

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  5. Kuqi Monster
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Peltier to drop tonight?

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    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Nope

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    2. Brehmeren
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Its close. On -97.4 now.

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      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        99.9 is closer

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        1. Brehmeren
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          Indeed. That's the way he is heading.

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    3. Khark
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Prolly just miss out, tomorrow aye

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  6. Oggle22
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Lost top spot in my mini league my rival has Trippier and Alonso my current team

    Fabianski
    Shaw Luiz AWB
    Mane Salah(vc) Pedro Walcott
    Aguero(c) Firmino Zaha

    Foster Tomkins Daniels Oriol Romeu

    Be brave and stick or wildcard and bring Trippier and Alonso in other than that our teams are pretty similar cheers!

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    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Looks fine to me

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  7. Claudio555
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Buy Bellerin or Monreal?

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    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I prefer Monreal personally

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    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Neither until arsenal look better defensively

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  8. camarozz
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Off to Alicante for 8 days guys in a few hours.

    Team set with Aguero capt right??

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    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Aye captain Kun

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    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Yes

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    3. Khark
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Love Alicante.

      Love Aguero (C)

      Enjoy.

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  9. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Bennett likely to keep playing for Wolves? They have decent fixtures coming up, could use another 4 mil defender

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    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Dendocker says hi

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  10. camarozz
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Play King or AWB this week guys??

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    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Probably King

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

      Nice question ;). For the reasons below I'm leaning wan bissaka

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    3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      King all day
      Penalty taker

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    4. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I'd lean towards Wan B. Can't see Bournemouth getting much in terms of attacking returns, and Wilson would be your best bet on that front. Don't have faith in King anymore 🙁

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  11. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Wan bissaka or king this week? Already got pva for palace defence but can't see Chelsea conceding and think wan bissaka has an assist in him.

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    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Lol blimey this question is asked a lot. I’d play King. CHE may well concede and if you have PVA that’s fine

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      1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Problem with that first week template I guess. Thanks for your input though 🙂

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        1. FPL Scoop
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          No problem

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    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Awb

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    3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      King
      Pens

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    4. child of God
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I predict a very open high scoring game so I wouldn't rule king out

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  12. Ed
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    0.1m short on both Walcott & Pedro. What would you do with Richarlison?

    A) Fraser
    B) Pererya
    C) Save FT

    I currently have wan Bissaka first sub, so could step in. Just conscious of losing value on Richarlison.

    Thanks

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    1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Fraser for me.

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    2. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I went for Fraser , and I had enough for Pedro or Walcott too

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    3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Fraser stats ridiculous
      Creating big chances for fun

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    4. Team Bobcat
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I would swap Rich for another. The player doesnt necessarily have to play this week either. WB more than capable of returning against SOU

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  13. Tmel
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Patricio
    AWB Mendy Walker Alonso Robertson
    Salah Mane Kante
    Arnie Kun
    (Stek Cairney Ings Rich)

    Have 1FT and 0ITB (annoyingly was on holiday and missed the Walcott rise so can't transfer Rich out for him). Currently waiting on Arnie news - if he's OK should I get Rich out or save FT?

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    1. -GK22-
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Save

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  14. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Have 1.8 ITB which can be used to upgrade any of these players...

    Mhki / Fraser / Bennett / Kamara / Billing

    The first 2 are starters in my team, and the only one there would maybe be DSilva over Mhki.

    The next 3 are my bench. Obviously a cheap-as-chips bench, but all 3 should be able to chip in with points, and not sure which of them I’d lose.

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    1. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Kamara would be the one I’d ditch pronto.

      Doesn’t look like he’ll offer you anything, takes up a valuable striker spot and at £4.5 he can only drop in value, which makes it even harder to replace him with a regular starter.

      You’d be better off with Chris Kamara instead!

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  15. Nomar
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Guys, a -8 hit is calling me for PvA to Alonso.

    What can I do?

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    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Ignore it, or take it

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      1. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Profound.

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        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          🙂
          I wouldn’t take it myself, but it’s the kind of move you have to decide for yourself, so you can’t blame the dirty feeling when it backfires in anyone else

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    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      If you brought Pva from the start, you brought him for this run now.

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    3. JamieC180
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Decline immediately and block number

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      1. JamieC180
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        There is also a strong argument for destroying the phone

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  16. Mr Wizard
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    I take it there is no injury concerns after Theo playing tonight?

    Safe to take him in?

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  17. stat
    8 years, 19 days ago

    For everyone who has a dilemma involving starting/benching Wilson / King / Fraser / Shaw / AWB, here are their relevant odds according to PaddyPower (not sure where I can find assist odds):

    - Wilson to score vs Chelsea (A) = 26.7%
    - Fraser to score vs Chelsea (A) = 16.7%
    - King to score vs Chelsea (A) = 23.1%
    - Shaw to keep a clean sheet vs Burnley (A) = 42.1%
    - AWB to keep a clean sheet vs Southampton (H) = 50%

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    1. stat
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Mixed up the last two. Shaw's CS odds are 50% and AWB's are 42.1%.

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      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        yep i have it right then playing Shaw but have King Tomkins bench

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        1. stat
          8 years, 19 days ago

          I'm starting AWB and Shaw over Wilson and Fraser

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          1. Dynamic Duos
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 19 days ago

            benching Bilva and playing Tomkins is an option for me but doesnt seem right

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            1. stat
              8 years, 19 days ago

              Tomkins might not be fit

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    2. Richd
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      What about Ings ?

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      1. stat
        8 years, 19 days ago

        28.6%

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        1. Richd
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          Wow thanks. Didn’t know the palace CS was so nailed.

          I’d start PVA for sure then either double up with AWB or start Ings who face palace.

          Ceiling v Floor moves.

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          1. stat
            8 years, 19 days ago

            AWB I think, he also has a decent chance of getting an assist as well as a clean sheet

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            1. Richd
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 19 days ago

              That’s true actually. I think I will do it as I doubt Ings ceiling is that high. Thanks pal

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          2. Richd
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 19 days ago

            I guess you have to factor the fact a player can also assist or score more than 1? As there’s only one shot at the CS.

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            1. stat
              8 years, 19 days ago

              Southampton's odds of scoring at least 2 goals = 27.8%
              That doesn't necessarily mean that Ings will score them though

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    3. GianniBanani
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      This is helpful, thanks!

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    4. Rotation's Alter Ego
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      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I guess this doesn't take into account a United under turmoil to a massive extent - betting companies will assume it's basically a normal, strong United defence.

      That being said, I'd still put AWB and Shaw as the best two over the Bou lot, especially with their potential for attacking returns 🙂

      Thanks for this, been a big discussion point tonight, good to have some numbers on it 😉

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      1. stat
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Yes, I'm guessing it's mainly based on historical performances more than anything

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    5. Recoba
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Useful stuff, thanks. Also need to consider assist potential and attacking returns from def

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    6. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 18 days ago

      This is nice!

      One caveat would be that the prices will often move materially in the few hours before kick-off (when the bulk of stakes are placed). Broadly, the bookie will have a 'best-guess' and then let the market drive the price.

      Just a question of which you trust more - bookmaker's guess or the 'wisdom of the crowd'.

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      1. claretparrot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 18 days ago

        Oh also, the probabilities are all slightly inflated as the bookie needs a margin.

        PP run to a 5% (ish) margin so the total 'implied probability' of all outcomes in a market will be 105%.

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        1. stat
          8 years, 18 days ago

          Thanks, I wasn't aware of that

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  18. nicecat
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    I'm happy.

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    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      🙂

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    2. Meinhoff
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      ZVEZDALEE

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    3. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Incredible turnover

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  19. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Guys should i capt hazard or Aguero?

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    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Up to you

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    2. On The Up
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      i have both but going kun

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      1. Epic Fail
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Yes, but who should he captain?

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    3. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Kun imo

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      1. Letsgo!
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        And i just rmb kun got a hattrick during jan vs newcastle ya? Aww i had my captain armband with hazard but now it make me think twice againnnn

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        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          Years ago. Against an entirely different 11 and manager

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        2. rainy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          He did indeed.

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  20. Jay Jay Okocha
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Any word on Arnie?

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  21. On The Up
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    neves and mitro or
    moura and kamara?

    will rotate ings and awb

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    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      A. Both nailed
      B. Neither will be nailed in 2 gameweeks

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      1. On The Up
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        good points

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  22. DeadStarComing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Anybody about know when the Palace press conference will be? Keen to know what he latest on Tomkins is. He may drop tonight or possibly tomorrow.

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  23. spyda12001
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Sorry if this has been covered but should I give Lacazette one more week or get on Zaha and be done with it already?

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    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Get rid IMO

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

      Cardiff away deserves a last shot

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  24. SuperMario
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Evening all, would love some feedback..

    Fabianski (Foster)
    Mendy - Robertson - AWB (Smith - Peltier)
    Salah - Mendy - Mkhitarian - Stephens (Richarlison)
    Aguero (c) - Arnie - King

    1.2banked and 1 FT. Thoughts below??

    A. Richarlison --> Pedro
    B. Richarlison & Mane --> Walcott & Hazard (-4)
    C. Robertson --> Alonso
    D. Richarlison & Peltier --> Neves/Kante & Alonso (-4)

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

      B

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    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      A.)

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    3. Pras (FPL)
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Can you afford Rich-> Fraser and Smith to Alonso?

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      1. SuperMario
        • 17 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        hmmmm nice one! Exact cash.....

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    4. Pierce34
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      D.

      Although I don't buy Kante as an option (nor do I like Neves much as an FPL prospect, despite the set pieces and the fact that he's a good player), you can go a week or two with that line-up before finding a way to upgrade whichever mid you get.

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    5. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      C

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    6. SuperMario
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Lol i've literally got A, B, C and D as answers 🙂

      Thanks all.. Lots more to be thought about it seems!

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  25. Old Bull
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Using the wildcard this week.

    Fabianski - Hennessy

    Mendy - Alonso - Robertson - Obi-Wan - Bennett

    Fraser - Salah - Mane - Wally (Richarlison when available) - Neves

    Mitrovic - Aguero - Arnie

    Would very much appreciate your comments

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    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      If I was wildcarding this week I would 100% have hazard over Mane

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    2. On The Up
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      exactly same as mine except i have haz and ings instead of mane and arnie

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      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Jimenez over Ings IMO

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    3. Old Bull
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Thanks fellas. Interesting. Not convinced by Hazzard option, but give it a week or two.......

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  26. All about the Mané
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Mkhi > Ramsey with FT?

    Someone said last game week that I were BONKERS having Mitrovic as captain.

    Will this one top it?

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    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      No

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    2. Letsgo!
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Do it!

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    3. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      No

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  27. Niho992
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    really dont who to take out from my team mane or salah
    if its mane i will lose 0.2..

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Doesn't matter about the value. Points are what matter.

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    2. DeadStarComing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Why lose either? They look good still.

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      1. Niho992
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        i want alonso, and it s possible if i take off mane and kabasele from my team and bring alonso and walcot or pedro

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        1. DeadStarComing
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          It's difficult to judge without knowing your whole team. I just feel Mane still looks decent for at least the next 2/3 games. Alonso I'm a bit wary on (despite being a massive fan of his for the past 2 seasons). He has been very fortunate to get the returns he's got so far.

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      2. kalmoffit
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Fixtures are awful. Even the most diehard Pool fan can see that points are going to reduce.

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    3. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I wouldn't sell Liverpool attacker.

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      1. Niho992
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        why ? i got salah and mane already and VVD in defence.
        need Alonso so i can bench maddison or king in next gameweek

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        1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          Because they look great. Didn't you got many points from those players?

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          1. Niho992
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 19 days ago

            yes, but alonso and pedro have nice fixtures in next 5, and mane got tott and chelsea away and city home

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  28. Jimmy Boy
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Gross nailed?

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    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Not in away games apparently
      Not the best at tracking back

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      1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        That's not why he was benched. The reason was, because he's the only/best creative player they have and on tougher away fixtures they will save/preserve him.

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  29. MrCloppity
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Iv got Richarlison, do i?
    A. Replace with Neves from my bench.
    B. Transfer out for Pedro
    C. Transfer out for Walcott
    Or Something else?

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    1. Richd
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I panicked and went B Last night as no chance I’d get Walcott. But keeping Rich was a real option and playing AWB in 523.

      2 FT for IB would be cool too

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  30. Hazardous1983
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Wc team

    Fab (rui patricio)
    Mendy.alonso wan bissaka (tomkins holebas)
    Salah hazard miki walcott (stephens)
    Aguero jiminez zaha.

    What changes shoild i make

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