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The best set piece takers and targets for FPL Gameweek 5 – Part 2

14 September 2018 935 comments
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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
    8 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      8/10

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

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    2. Lone Wolf FPL
      8 years, 1 month ago

      So you want to know is Fraser ok?

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    3. Eze Really?
      8 years, 1 month ago

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

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      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        8 years, 1 month ago

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

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        1. Eze Really?
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Don't you know how to google?

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          1. Lone Wolf FPL
            8 years, 1 month ago

            To wear googles?

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            1. Eze Really?
              8 years, 1 month ago

              SMILE

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      2. Youwish
        8 years, 1 month ago

        lol

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  2. Eze Really?
    8 years, 1 month ago

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

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  3. Feloh
    8 years, 1 month ago

    is David Silva anywhere near essential status?

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    1. Meinhoff
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Nope

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    2. A19
      8 years, 1 month 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?
    8 years, 1 month 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
      8 years, 1 month ago

      NEED. MORE. INFO. EDDIE.

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      1. Whats the Mata?
        8 years, 1 month 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)
          8 years, 1 month ago

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

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    2. Lone Wolf FPL
      8 years, 1 month 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?
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Why can't journos just ask pertinent questions

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  5. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
    8 years, 1 month 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
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I think you need to shift Eriksen out.

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      1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Haha!

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    2. Dammed Utd
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Good to go Rodney you tart

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      1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers you plonker

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    3. Poor man's Igor Biscan
      8 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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
      8 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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
    8 years, 1 month 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
      8 years, 1 month ago

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

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  7. Mr.Vuvuzela
    8 years, 1 month 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
      8 years, 1 month 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
    8 years, 1 month 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
      8 years, 1 month ago

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

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      1. merin
        8 years, 1 month 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
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Think I’m going with Ramsey.

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          1. merin
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Do you think Ramsey is more nailed than Mkhi?

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            1. Gregor
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              8 years, 1 month 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
      8 years, 1 month ago

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

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      1. merin
        8 years, 1 month ago

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

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  9. RIDZ
    8 years, 1 month 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
      8 years, 1 month 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
        8 years, 1 month ago

        What about Salah+Bellerin for Hazard+Alonso??

        Or stick with Bellerin and I still have Mendy+Robo

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      2. RIDZ
        8 years, 1 month ago

        it's for a hit -4

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        1. A19
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I would do it

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    2. Jules Rimet
      8 years, 1 month 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
        8 years, 1 month ago

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

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    3. Eze Really?
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Money and fixtures

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      1. RIDZ
        8 years, 1 month ago

        thanks

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    4. So Troublesome
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, it certainly frees up cash.

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    5. Krionos
      8 years, 1 month 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
    8 years, 1 month ago

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

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    1. Rash
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Has Jamie Jackson changed his Twitter handle?

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  11. Strchld
    8 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

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      1. Strchld
        8 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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
            8 years, 1 month 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. Karan_G14
    8 years, 1 month 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]
      8 years, 1 month ago

      cheers ... probably out then, not unexpected

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  13. Whats the Mata?
    8 years, 1 month 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
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

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

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  14. Botman and Robben
    8 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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?
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yea gtg

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  16. Federico
    8 years, 1 month 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?
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A
      2 weeks is a long time

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      1. Federico
        8 years, 1 month 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
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B and safe yourself a transfer.

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      1. Federico
        8 years, 1 month 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
      8 years, 1 month 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
        8 years, 1 month 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
    8 years, 1 month 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
      8 years, 1 month ago

      That's what I'd be doing.

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    2. So Troublesome
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, cheap enough.

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    3. Botman and Robben
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I think so.

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    4. The 12th Man
      8 years, 1 month 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
      8 years, 1 month ago

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

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  18. Rex Adam
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who to play this week?

    A) Mitro
    B) Wan Biss

    Thanks

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    1. Botman and Robben
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Mitro

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    2. ZeleniMD
      8 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

        AWB will give you a 12-pack

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    3. Poor man's Igor Biscan
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A

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  19. Eze Really?
    8 years, 1 month ago

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

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  20. FPLzebub
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 1 month 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
      8 years, 1 month ago

      How so?

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      1. FPLzebub
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 1 month 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
          8 years, 1 month 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
            8 years, 1 month 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. GENERATION X
      8 years, 1 month 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
      8 years, 1 month 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
      8 years, 1 month 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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  21. Ronnies
    8 years, 1 month 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
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B.

      Better chance of cleanie according to hot topics

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  22. tafrère
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Nothing about Fraser wtf.

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  23. penno09
    8 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      Looks very good!

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  24. Goodnight Kiwi
    8 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

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

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    2. Rash
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Fab will be relying on save points most games..

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  25. Robson-Canoe
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Bellerin, Monreal or Mustafi? And why?

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    1. Rash
      8 years, 1 month ago

      None because arsenal can't defend

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      1. Poor man's Igor Biscan
        8 years, 1 month ago

        ^this.

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  26. LewanGOALski
    8 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      B

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  27. Taegugk Warrior
    8 years, 1 month 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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  28. kommissar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 1 month 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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  29. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Best 5.0 midfielder, already have Billing?

    Kante or Hughes the best looking options?

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  30. Aussie_Toon_Lad
    8 years, 1 month ago

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

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    1. Speédy
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A

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