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Gameweek 5 presents Fantasy Premier League managers with another chance to back a set piece specialist against a team susceptible to free kicks and corners.

We’ve had another look at the numbers behind this weekend’s match-ups to find areas for exploiting.

Fantasy Football Scout members can view the data both in the Members Area and in the article below, where we go into a bit more detail.

This is the second part of our research and you can read part one HERE.

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  1. Mikeharbrw
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Eddie is he ok?
    Eddie is he ok?
    Eddie is he ok?
    IS FRASER OK EDDIE?

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    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      8/10

      Doesn't quite work with the two syllables at the end

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    2. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      So you want to know is Fraser ok?

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    3. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Howe presser 9.15am. I am an hour forward so would anyone like to know what he said!

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      1. StoichkovFPL
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        In my timezone its 10:15 but I still know nothong.

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        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Don't you know how to google?

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          1. StoichkovFPL
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            To wear googles?

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            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              SMILE

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      2. Youwish
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        lol

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  2. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Can we make Maddison a cookie so I can decline. Or maybe adblock can list him (smile)

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  3. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    is David Silva anywhere near essential status?

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    1. Meinhoff
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Nope

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    2. A19
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      No and that's why it is good news for owners cause he will have a big haul

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  4. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    EH: "Training over the international break has been really good. We've stretched the players and have had a good period."

    #afcb

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    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      NEED. MORE. INFO. EDDIE.

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      1. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        EH: "Hopefully we're a fitter team for the international break and the acid test for that will be the game. We've had a good break."

        #afcb

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Really doesn't sound like he lost his best player.. good news I guess

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    2. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Crap like "We are a team that wants to win, we always do our best" is useless.

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    3. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Why can't journos just ask pertinent questions

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  5. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Wildcard squad, any last comments? Please don’t tell me to shift Eriksen out, he is my boy and I’m sticking by him!

    Maddison to become Richarlison in a couple of weeks.

    Patricio – Foster

    Alonso – Mendy – Robertson – Cedric – AWB

    Salah – Eriksen – Pedro – Maddison – Hughes

    Aguero – Wilson – Ings

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    1. Meinhoff
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I think you need to shift Eriksen out.

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      1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Haha!

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    2. Dammed Utd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Good to go Rodney you tart

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      1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers you plonker

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    3. Poor man's Igor Biscan
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Would prefer Doherty over Cedric for 4th/5th def

      Like Erikson also. From a historical consistency point of view surely he is due!

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      1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah I'm not sold on Cedric, I might have another look round that price bracket. Doherty a good shout.

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    4. BooYaKasha
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Cedric, Hughes, Ings, Eriksen and no Arsenal
      I would re-think this WC team

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      1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Agree with Cedric, will have a think.

        Nothing wrong with Ings surely.

        Sticking with Eriksen.

        Who would you have from Arsenal? They are all over the shop at the moment.

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  6. BHA_Seagull
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else on a WC and have the fear that all the tinkering will no doubt have players that just missed the cut and score big?

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    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Of course, and players you’ve bombed will finally deliver, it’s always the way.

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  7. Mr.Vuvuzela
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    What to do?
    A) PVA to Laporte - no hit

    B) Salah to Hazard - no hit

    C) Salah to Hazard and Walcott to D.Silva - 4 point hit.
    (Thinking these two players will get a lot of points in the upcoming weeks. (Still have wildcard to get Salah back after 4 games)
    Also own Mane.

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    1. Poor man's Igor Biscan
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Don’t like any of them am afraid. Trading Salah for Haz will just be trading one big hitter for another.

      Laporte can’t be nailed either

      Would rather get rid of Mane for Haz (budget?) or Dilva and use funds elsewhere.

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  8. merin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    GTG?

    Patricio
    Alonso Mendy Robertson
    Salah(v) Mane Mkhi Maddison
    Aguero(c) Wilson Mitrovic

    (Hamer Bennett AWB Stephens)

    0.5 ITB, WC active

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    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Not tempted by Ramsey over Mkhitaryan? Looks more in favour and a nice differential.

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      1. merin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Hmm... might be a good idea. Mkhi better form but Ramsey maybe more nailed? What do you think?

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        1. Gregor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Think I’m going with Ramsey.

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          1. merin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Do you think Ramsey is more nailed than Mkhi?

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            1. Gregor
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              I don’t think he likes playing both of Ozil and Mkhitaryan so I would say Ramsey is probably safer.

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    2. Mr.Vuvuzela
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Not trusting Mkhi... How about 4 at the back?

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      1. merin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Are you thinking about swapping Mkhi to the bench and Bennett in?

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  9. RIDZ
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone here already swapped Salah to Hazard? What's the reason?

    I am tempted to do but need more motivation as I had him last season from week 1.

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    1. A19
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I will. Keeping Mané and upgrading Bilva to Dilva with the cash. But I still have my WC to get him back if he starts firing. I would not recommend taking him out without a WC in the pocket

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      1. RIDZ
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        What about Salah+Bellerin for Hazard+Alonso??

        Or stick with Bellerin and I still have Mendy+Robo

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      2. RIDZ
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        it's for a hit -4

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        1. A19
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I would do it

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    2. Jules Rimet
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I did Salah > Haz
      Not captaining Salah anyway and the extra 2.3m will allow me to get Vardy + Mitrovic för next gameweek. Also liverpool have 5 games in 14 days now. Sticking with Mane and Robo.

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      1. RIDZ
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        this! I also interested in Vardy. Why you get him next week?

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    3. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Money and fixtures

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      1. RIDZ
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        thanks

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    4. So Troublesome
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, it certainly frees up cash.

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    5. Krionos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      This argument about Mane keeping pace with Salah COULD happen but the stats suggest this isn't really the case.

      Also, while Hazard has good stats they are nowhere near Salah.

      The difference is how you utilize the money saved on taking out Salah. If you can get a well rounded squad then I would think Mane and Hazard going forward is an excellent option.

      Especially if you feel confident that you have good captain options instead of Salah.

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  10. Gringo Kid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    https://twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/1040515167459700738

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    1. Rash
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Has Jamie Jackson changed his Twitter handle?

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  11. Strchld
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Its ready, any thoughts? 0.2 ITB. Yes, it is different than others.

    Rui (Hamer)
    Alonso - Mendy - Shaw (AWB - Bennet)
    Haz - DSilva - Pedro - Ramsey - (Billing)
    Kun - Lukaku - Wilson

    Shaw probably just miss one game week, so happily can play AWB or Bennet.
    Decided to go without Liverpool assets and drop Mane to DSilva when I can see him outscoring Mane in next 3-4 gameweeks. This also allowed me to get Ramsey over Maddison. Ramsey or Pedro going out for Richarlison, havent decide it yet.

    Is this good to go or would you pick Maddison over Ramsey?

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    1. So Troublesome
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldnt pick Ramsey for now. He's not showing any form (arsenal fan).

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      1. Strchld
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Do you think he is nailed? Atleast more than Mkhi.
        I always want differentials in my team, now its time to shine for Rambo and Kaku.

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        1. So Troublesome
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          He's nailed, but I just don't see any form in him yet - just my observation. Nonetheless, if you need Arsenal cover, then he would be the best Arsenal option for midfield.

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          1. Strchld
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Cheers. He has a most touches in box of any Arsenal players. Now he scored in int.break. I think I will take a punt.

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  12. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Ryan Fraser [hamstring] and Charlie Daniels [knee] are major doubts for Bournemouth. Stanislas is expected to build fitness with the U23s before a return to the first-team. #AFCB

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    1. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      cheers ... probably out then, not unexpected

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  13. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Ryan Fraser [hamstring] and Charlie Daniels [knee] are major doubts for Bournemouth. Stanislas is expected to build fitness with the U23s before a return to the first-team. #AFCB

    https://twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/1040515167459700738?s=19

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

      Bugger. Hoping of more positive news on Wally later today.

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  14. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Ederson
    Robertson Alonso Mendy
    Salah Mane Walcott* Fraser*
    Zaha Aguero King

    Boruc Wan-Bissa Stephens Peltier

    1FT: If need be, do I:

    A. Fraser->Neves
    B. Walcott-> Pedro, though I would rather have Richa next week.
    C. Other move?

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  15. So Troublesome
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Provisional team:

    Lossl (Hamer)
    Perreira Bennet Alonso Mendy (AWB)
    Hazard(c) DSilva* Mane (Iwobi, Guendouzi)
    Wilson Lacazette* Aguero

    *Brought them in for Salah and Vietto (-4)

    GTG?

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    1. Where has all the rum gone?
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Yea gtg

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  16. Federico
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    On a WC:

    A) Hazard, Pedro, Højbjerg
    B) Hazard, Richarlison, Billing

    Currently on A, but I'd want Richarlison in two weeks time anyway, so maybe I should just get him now?
    I have Fraser as a doubt, and Bennett + Wan-Bissaka to step in from the bench.

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    1. Where has all the rum gone?
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      A
      2 weeks is a long time

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      1. Federico
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers, I think I'll move to A. Hopefully I'll be able to save the transfer next week and have no problem getting Rich. when needed. I'm hopeful that Pedro does well against Cardiff.

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    2. Poor man's Igor Biscan
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      B and safe yourself a transfer.

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      1. Federico
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I think the Fraser injury decides this for me.
        Do you think there's much in Billing vs Højbjerg as a 5th? If I go with A, I think I'll be stuck with Højbjerg for a long time.

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    3. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldn’t get Fraser on a wc. Having him and Richarlison on wc is a bit daft for me. Def A out of those

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      1. Federico
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I haven't been following things after i wildcarded early in the break, so Fraser came as a bit of a surprise to me. His injury will push me to option A I think.

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  17. NUFCAndrew
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    If I want Richarlison is it easier just to get him back in now on a WC instead of waiting 1/2 GWs to do it?

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    1. Rash
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      That's what I'd be doing.

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    2. So Troublesome
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, cheap enough.

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    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I think so.

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    4. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Saves a transfer down the line if you want him. Just have a bench player who has good fix for the next few.

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    5. MTPockets
        5 years, 7 months ago

        It's easier, but risks impact of other stuff going wrong.

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    6. Vyeper97
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Who to play this week?

      A) Mitro
      B) Wan Biss

      Thanks

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      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Mitro

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      2. ZeleniMD
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Mitro - City can easily conceed one and he is usually involved. Has better chances to bring you a 6-pack than Wan Biss. IMHO

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        1. Ha.
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          AWB will give you a 12-pack

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      3. Poor man's Igor Biscan
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        A

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    7. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Maddison hype of the week!
      Az getting on FPL show did not help matters.

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    8. FPLzebub
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Looks like Fraser is a hold if you have him but don't bring him in if you haven't.

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      1. MTPockets
          5 years, 7 months ago

          How so?

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          1. FPLzebub
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Well almost all of his ownership bought him at 5.5M so can afford a drop without losing money. It's a different matter if you are thinking of bringing him in on a wildcard. BOU fixtures are great for ages so he can sit on the bench for a couple of weeks unless you desperately need him to play.

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            1. MTPockets
                5 years, 7 months ago

                Agreed from a price drop perspective. But with no comment this morning all we know is he has a hamstring issue. Would guess most owners can't afford to have him benched for two weeks in anticipation.

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                1. FPLzebub
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  5 years, 7 months ago

                  It depends if Fraser is your 4th or 5th mid. He's my 5th and I have 2 playing CPL defs sitting on my bench so it's not much of an issue. With his fixtures i'd only want him back when fit anyway so an easy hold but it would be silly to bring him in if he isn't in your team.

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          2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Don't like the sound of a hammy - and as a 4th mid he is more of a priority in my book...

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          3. mikess
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            We have Ben Dinnary quotes confusingly being posted amongst Bournemouth press conference quotes

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          4. Pat Bonner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Would like to get a quote from Eddie as if it’s a hamstring then don’t like the sound of that. Could be longer injury than first thought

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        • Ronnies
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Please pick 1 to play.. ?

          a) wan bissaka - away to hudds

          b) bennett - home to burnley

          Thanks guys.

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          1. Poor man's Igor Biscan
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            B.

            Better chance of cleanie according to hot topics

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        • tafrère
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Nothing about Fraser wtf.

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        • penno09
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Current squad on a WC

          Hennessey
          Mendy Robertson Alonso
          Salah Pedro Hazard Maddison
          Wilson Aguero Ings

          Hamer AWB Bennett Hojbjerg 0.9ITB

          G2G?

          Split between Salah+Ings / Laca + Mane

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          1. Robson-Canoe
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Looks very good!

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        • Goodnight Kiwi
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Last decision for me on WC is Patricio or Fab....
          Anyone who has made this decision. What convinced you to go either way?

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          1. Robson-Canoe
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            I'd go Patricio, Fab won't get any CS's anytime soon

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          2. Rash
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Fab will be relying on save points most games..

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        • Robson-Canoe
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Bellerin, Monreal or Mustafi? And why?

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          1. Rash
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            None because arsenal can't defend

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            1. Poor man's Igor Biscan
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              ^this.

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        • LewanGOALski
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Which double up:

          A) Hennesey & AWB (+ Doherty in the mix)
          or
          B) Patricio & Doherty (+ AWB in the mix)

          ??

          GK would be only playing one, but the defenders would be rotated

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          1. dunas_dog
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            B

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        • Taegugk Warrior
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Patricio
          Robo/Mendy/Wan Bissaka
          Salah/Mane/Pedro/Mikhi
          Aguero/King/Zaha(!)

          Subs: Begovic/Kabasele/Cairney(!)/Peltier

          A. Mikhi > Maddison
          B. Mikhi+Robo > Maddison+Alonso
          C. Mikhi+Cairney > Maddison+Hughes/Neves
          D. Safe FT

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        • kommissar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Considering leaving Mki on the bench this round and do Mane+Mkhi to Hazard+Richarlison for free next week (Can't afford Haz this round)
          Would make me play 5-2-3 with the following 5 at the back:
          Robertson - Alonso - Mendy - WB - PVA

          Madness?
          Tempted to do Mki to Pedro right away, but I think saving would benefit the long run. Thoughts?

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        • Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Best 5.0 midfielder, already have Billing?

          Kante or Hughes the best looking options?

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        • Aussie_Toon_Lad
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Who to play?
          A) AWB (hud)
          B) Holebas (MUN)

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          1. Speédy
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            A

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