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Dugout Discussion October 6

FPL managers expect win and clean sheet for Man United against Newcastle

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Paul Pogba (£8.1m) will be the Fantasy Premier League focus of Saturday’s late kick-off, amid rumours over manager Jose Mourinho’s future.

The Manchester United midfielder is the most popular player in the fixture as Newcastle United visit Old Trafford. He is currently in 14.7% of squads.

He recently overtook Romelu Lukaku (£11.0m) whose ownership suffered from the switch to Harry Kane (£12.5m) for Gameweek 8, who blanked in a 1-0 win over Cardiff.

Meanwhile, there will be interest in the Man United defence with Newcastle’s recent struggles in front of goal.

David De Gea (£5.9m) remains the most fashionable Red Devil defensive asset, in 19.8% of squads, but Luke Shaw (£5.1m) may prove the more effective.

He has 10.5% backing from the Fantasy community and looks like he could also pull in some attacking returns.

Newcastle are still a club for the Fantasy hipsters, with no player boasting more than Joselu‘s (£5.0m) 4.8%. However, the striker has not started the match with Ayoze Pérez (£6.1m) and Yoshinori Muto (£5.7m) preferred up front.

MANCHESTER UNITED XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Shaw, Smalling, Bailly, Young; Matic, McTominay; Martial, Pogba, Rashford; Lukaku

NEWCASTLE UNITED XI (4-4-2): Dubravka; Manquillo, Fernandez, Lascelles, Yedlin; Kenedy, Diamé, Shelvey, Ritchie; Pérez, Muto.

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  1. Hughes the Daddy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Can't see Moaninho ever managing in England again. He wouldn't want to go to the clubs who'd want him, and the clubs he would like to go to won't be interested in him.

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

      Damaged goods not just in England I would say.
      But some club will stupidly take the risk.
      I am hoping he stays at utd - loving this- but won't happen.

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      1. GinjaWhinja
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Only other job in England he could probably take is the national job. But not for 5/6 years yet.

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  2. BON
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Kane (C) fail and Mourinho getting sacked, now I just want Khabib to beat Conor to make it a perfect Saturday!

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    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      How many more posts do you reckon you can make about Kane? Bit obsessed

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      1. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        You weren’t around last night to hear about Arnie I guess?

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  3. el polako
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Kane scoring brace at WHU will be classic fpl.

    I may even hold 😉

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    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      llorente could start with must win cl match midweek

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    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      You just know he will, not captaining him as I have Salah but not getting rid either.

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    3. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      If Eriksen and Alli are going to be back then I can see him doing something for sure

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  4. Planet Head
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Finally sat down on my Kane-shaped sofa. Comfy.

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  5. F4L
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Gashford

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  6. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Rafa has had a few decent victories at Old Trafford before

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    1. TAT
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Make it another one, Rafa!

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

      The final nail in Jose's coffin would be right up there with the 1-4.

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  7. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    I need Silva or Aguero to not show up tomorrow so I can get Kings points off the bench. Ain't going to happen is it?

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    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Which Silva ?

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    2. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Unlikely. I get Fraser if Dilva no shows. I played Wilson.

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  8. L'Aeroplanino
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Rashford wide

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  9. Regin
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    I will get a gw rank of 5m+. I played free hit & have now 23 points from 8 players!! (assuming no shaw or smalling contributions).

    I have shaw, smalling, lamela, kane (C), hart, vardy.
    I am utterly shocked.

    My original team, amongst others:
    Wilson (14 pts), patricio/ ryan (both 9 pts- doesnt matter who i would have played), richarlison (7pts) with ageuero, d silva, laporte to play tmrw.

    Have alonso & hazard in both teams.

    kill me. i have no luck with these bloody free hit, bb & tc chip. last year also fh was a big flop in dgw.

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    1. AIRMILES
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      that sucks. i thought i had it bad.

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    2. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Bad but this week didn't warrant a free hit.

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    3. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I have learnt the hard way that no matter how good an idea it seems at the time NEVER use a chip in a non double gameweek

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      1. Regin
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        yeah but last year i played fh in dgw 34 which was an utter flop as well. many players like sanchez, alli, son playing only 1 game.

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        1. TheDragon
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          True but don’t look at it based on isolated examples. You’ve got to play the percentages and give yourself the most chance of maximising points and that will always mean playing it double gameweek

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

    Cannot head the ball to save his life

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  11. AIRMILES
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    I wouldn't even take Mourinho at Wycombe Wanderers.

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    1. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Northampton just appointed Keith Curle.

      We should have waited a week.

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  12. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    This is beyond embarrassing now. 2 goals conceded in 10 minutes. At home.

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    1. AIRMILES
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      To a team with 2 points from 7 games.

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      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Let's be fair, shall we? They won against Burnley. That's 5pts.

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        1. JustPark
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Well this is awkward. They have similar shirt 😀

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  13. Lukakuna
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Told myself I couldn't sell De Gea ahead of Newcastle at home lol

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    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Same... unbelievable

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    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Have him in another fpl game. He is the reason I'm behind atm and the prize is a iPhone. I'm getting rid asap.

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  14. TOLV TUMS
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    So who's to replace him?? I think Zidane wouldn't go near it for several reasons but mostly given how dysfunctional the organization is. Whom else is available, would be interested and would be suited to it??

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    1. TAT
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Conte? Bruce? Big Sam?

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      1. TOLV TUMS
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        I was chuckling at the idea of Big Sam. I can see him with his pint of white wine sitting across from woodward.

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        1. TAT
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          I'd pay to see that.

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    2. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Cue Arsene.

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      1. TAT
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Please no. That would be too difficult for us Arsenal fans.

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    3. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Again Alex Ferguson ... the comeback

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    4. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure if available but suits Giggs

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      1. TOLV TUMS
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        oooooh, that would certainly be interesting. In charge of Wales at the moment and seems like things going well there.

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      2. Postman Ty
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        giggs is nowhere near ready for a job like this

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    5. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Blanc most likely

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    6. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Zidane seems the most obvious still.

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  15. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    I might get Pogba in today.

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  16. HellasLEAF
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    WILL UNITED COME BACK AND WIN THIS ONE

    YAY OR NAY

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

      United are 2 up.

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      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Haha, true.

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      2. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        🙂

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    2. Licky
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      They could well do so, but it doesn't bode well for them either way.

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

    Chelsea next to give Mou the death kiss?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Hazard captain.

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    2. TOLV TUMS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      He'll be in ground and cold before then, so probably not.

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  18. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Isn't there a United Fan TV?

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    1. TAT
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      This!

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

      Full time red devils

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      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Howson will still be grim despite the win.

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    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      There are two, United stand and full time devils

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  19. Regin
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    what is happening? FPL aside, bayern losing 0-2 at home to BMG just like ManU. Bayern without a w5 goin in 4 competitive matches. 2nd week in a row BVB with great comeback with Paco alcacer scoring another last minute winner. he has 5 goals in 2 matches coming off the bench!

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    1. TAT
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Jupp Heynckes back again, maybe?

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  20. JRO093
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    First captain blank of the season..

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

      Chilwell? 🙂

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      1. JRO093
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        🙂 No...

        Tough week incl Ryan on bench w Hart starting, Bennett on bench w AWB playing.

        Only saving grace is that I kept Wilson in my Kane move (Kun and Robertson our for Kane and TAA), and that it was not for a hit...

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    2. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Mine was hazard 2 weeks ago 1/ 7 ain't bad.

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  21. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    I love to prove the people on here wrong who say “points chasing” to every transfer. Doherty ya beaut!!!

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    1. TAT
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      It's occurred to me if I did point chasing this season, I would have had a much better score than I currently have – Kane this week aside.

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    2. Rusty71
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I took out Kun and Mendy for Kane and Doherty. Take the rough with the smooth!

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  22. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Do Man U even have good players out on loan like all the other top clubs have or is the organisation at the club that rotten?

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  23. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    So this is why a half hour was spend talking about Newcastle anx Brighton on the scoutcast this week 😉

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Bargains galore along with Wolves.

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  24. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    The chickens coming home to roost for Mourinho

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    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Karma for Voyeur comment, eye gauge and Specialist in Failure jibe

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      1. Zladan
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Not that you're counting...

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  25. jia you
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Just got home after a big night out! So I'm just gonna put it out there: How much damage did Harry Kane do?

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    1. Planet Head
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      A lot.

      To his reputation as a reliable captain

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      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        🙂

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    2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Tee hee chuckle chuckle

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    3. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Just checking the scores now and Kane blank wow, really didn't expect that! But MUN 2 nil down at home to Newcastle, good lord, bye bye Jose 🙁

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  26. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Just saw the result..
    @bubz you still have DDG?

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  27. MMN
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Best De Gea replacement?

    A) Ederson
    B) Pat (have Doherty)
    C) Fab

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    1. TAT
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      What about Ryan?

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      1. MMN
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Can’t see many clean sheets for Brighton, similar with West Ham tbh. I think their good fixtures are more worth while for attacking investment.

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        1. TAT
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Time will tell. I think Brighton have the better fixtures and can benefit from that; then again, Pat have ben excellent so far, and should be a good option – even during difficult fixtures.

          I brought Ederson on my WC a few GW's back, but actually thinking of downgrading him to get more funds further up the pitch. I'm not picking up much points at the minute, and need do something about that the coming GW's.

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    2. MTPockets
        5 years, 8 months ago

        A if money no object

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        1. MMN
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Tempted to go with a cheapie and get Mendy instead now that he’s back

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      • Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Although double Wolves DEF has been awesome these past two weeks, being able to play Fabianski but still have Doherty looks mighty fine.

        Definitely B or C. Fab has a tougher fixture next week, but ongoing, looks decent.

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        1. MMN
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Far better fixtures for Fab but with Watford Brighton Huddersfield and Cardiff in next 6 I’m fhinking it’s still possible wolves come away with 2/3 cleanies and West Ham just get the odd one. Have West Ham been any good defensively? They’ve faced tough opposition so far, so it’s hard to compare.

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    3. BobB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      United heading for 70s-80s days. City, Pool, Chels streets ahead. Competing with Spurs/Arsenal for occasional cups.

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    4. Podge
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      What station is the united match on ?

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      1. R.DON
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        The Comedy channel

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    5. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      25 points in last five games from Bennett. Not bad at all for 4m gw1.

      Only played him twice but two cleanies. Great fodder.

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

        Bennett and SCook on my bench I must check on captain fails.
        Not many if any but nothing spectacular either.

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