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Fixtures January 4

FPL Fixtures: Early guide to possible blank and double Gameweek dates

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Manchester City’s victory over Liverpool last night marked the end of a hectic festive period in which 40 Premier League matches were contested across 14 days.

FA Cup third round weekend now brings some welcome respite in which to take a cursory look at the weeks and months ahead.

We’re only six Gameweeks away from the first mini-blank of the season, with the final of the EFL Cup set to be contested on the same weekend as Gameweek 27 in the Premier League.

Barring any seismic shocks in the semi-finals of the EFL Cup, Manchester City’s Gameweek 27 match against Everton will be one of the Premier League games to fall victim of that schedule clash.

Burnley v Spurs or Chelsea v Brighton could also be affected, depending on which of the London sides triumphs in their forthcoming semi-final.

Gameweeks 31 and 33 will also very likely be blanks for some top-flight teams, with the FA Cup quarter-finals and semi-finals set to take place on those weekends.

At the moment, the much-anticipated “double Gameweeks” look likely to be in Gameweeks 32 and 35, given that the midweeks following those scheduled Premier League fixtures are the only ones not affected by European club competition or the March international break.

Forward-planning is not just about navigating the blanks and doubles, of course, but factoring in which top-flight sides have a congested fixture schedule around their league games.

Spurs, Chelsea and Manchester City are in EFL Cup action twice in January, while those three clubs plus Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal recommence their UEFA Champions League/Europa League campaigns from the middle of February onwards.

We’ve cobbled together a calendar for the remaining Gameweeks of the 2018/19 season, though in some cases (Premier League fixtures from Gameweek 29 onwards, FA Cup from fourth round onwards) the dates are subject to change due to the whims of the relevant television broadcasters.

DatesPremier LeagueOther fixtures
Fri Jan 4 – Mon Jan 7FA Cup third round
Tue Jan 8 – Wed Jan 9EFL Cup semi-finals, 1st leg
Jan 8: Spurs v Chelsea
Jan 9: Man City v Burton
Sat Jan 12 – Mon Jan 14Gameweek 22
Tue Jan 15 – Wed Jan 16FA Cup third round replays
Sat Jan 19 – Sun Jan 20Gameweek 23
Wed Jan 23 – Thu Jan 24EFL Cup semi-final, 2nd legs
Jan 23: Burton v Man City
Jan 24: Chelsea v Spurs
Fri Jan 25 – Sun Jan 27FA Cup fourth round
Tue Jan 29 – Wed Jan 30Gameweek 24
Sat Feb 2 – Wed Feb 6Gameweek 25
(DGW for Man
City + Everton)
Tue Feb 5 – Wed Feb 6FA Cup fourth round replays
Sat Feb 9 – Mon Feb 11Gameweek 26
Tue Feb 12 – Thu Feb 14Champions League/Europa League
Feb 12: Man Utd v PSG
Feb 13: Spurs v Dortmund
Feb 14: Malmo v Chelsea/BATE v Arsenal
Sat Feb 16 – Sun Feb 17FA Cup fifth round
Tue Feb 19 – Thu Feb 21Champions League/Europa League
Feb 19: Liverpool v Bayern
Feb 20: Schalke v Man City
Feb 21: Chelsea v Malmo/Arsenal v BATE
Fri Feb 22 – Sun Feb 24Gameweek 27
(blank GW)
Feb 24: EFL Cup final: Man City v
Chelsea
Tue Feb 26 – Wed Feb 27Gameweek 28
Sat Mar 2 – Sun Mar 3Gameweek 29
Tue Mar 5 – Thu Mar 7Champions League/Europa League
Mar 5: Dortmund v Spurs
Mar 6: PSG v Man Utd
Mar 7: Europa League last 16, 1st leg
Sat Mar 9 – Sun Mar 10Gameweek 30
Tue Mar 12 – Thu Mar 14Champions League/Europa League
Mar 12: Man City v Schalke
Mar 13: Bayern v Liverpool
Mar 14: Europa League last 16, 2nd leg
Sat Mar 16 – Sun Mar 17Gameweek 31
(blank GW)
FA Cup quarter-finals
Wed Mar 20 – Tue Mar 26Internationals
Sat Mar 30 – Sun Mar 31Gameweek 32
(possible DGW)
Tue Apr 2 – Wed Apr 3
Sat Apr 6 – Sun Apr 7Gameweek 33
(blank GW)
FA Cup semi-finals
Tue Apr 9 – Thu Apr 11Champions League/Europa League
Apr 9-10: Champs Lge, QFs, 1st leg
Apr 11: Europa League, QFs, 1st leg
Sat Apr 13 – Sun Apr 14Gameweek 34
Tue Apr 16 – Thu Apr 18Champions League/Europa League
Apr 16-17: Champs Lge, QFs, 2nd leg
Apr 18: Europa League, QFs, 2nd leg
Sat Apr 20 – Sun Apr 21Gameweek 35
(possible DGW)
Tue Apr 23 – Wed Apr 24
Sat Apr 27 – Sun Apr 28Gameweek 36
Tue Apr 30 – Thu May 2Champions League/Europa League
Apr 30-May 1: Champs Lge, SFs, 1st leg
May 2: Europa League, SFs, 1st leg
Sat May 4 – Sun May 5Gameweek 37
Tue May 7 – Thu May 9Champions League/Europa League
May 7-8: Champs Lge, SFs, 2nd leg
May 9: Europa League, SFs, 2nd leg
Sun May 12Gameweek 38

The FA Cup, Europa League and Champions League finals take place after the Premier League season ends, on Saturday May 19, Wednesday May 29 and Saturday June 1 respectively.

The excellent Ben Crellin is an invaluable resource at this time of year, particularly his “percentages” spreadsheets regarding the chances of all 20 Premier League clubs being without a fixture on a blank Gameweek.

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  1. fc_skrald
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    a. Anderson and Kamara -> Camarasa and Arnautovic
    b. Kiko -> Bednarek to save some money and have two transfers for next week

    Foster
    Robertson, Digne, Doherty
    Pogba, Richarlison, Salah, Hazard, Anderson
    Kane, Kamara

    Speroni Jimenez, Kiko, Peltier

    0.1 million in the bank

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    1. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

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  2. ZTF
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    On WC, 0.4 ITB

    Lloris (Speroni)
    Trent Digne WB (Doherty, Bednarek)
    Rich Bilva Salah Fraser (Camarasa)
    Aubameyang Kane Rashford

    Thoughts?

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    1. lankdog
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Really nice

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      1. ZTF
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Ty, anywhere to put the 0.4m?

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        1. lankdog
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Think you've got enough cover on your bench and any changes I'd make to your first XI are v much 50/50 so I'd probably save it - I'm toying up Fraser/Pereyra myself so that's the only one I can suggest really

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          1. ZTF
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah good point, I think Fraser's fixtures over the next 4 look good tho.

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    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Lloris over Allison. Why?

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      1. lankdog
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Allison is 0.5 more, 0.4 ITB

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        1. ZTF
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Yep. Could do Camarasa to Gibbs-White I guess..

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        2. Not again Shirley
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Make Camarasa a 4.2 then as you probably won’t ever play him.

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          1. ZTF
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            How about Puncheon?

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        3. Not again Shirley
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Or go cheap and bank the money you will need when son comes back. That would be to replace one of bilva or rich.

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    3. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'd downgrade one or Rich or Bilva (or both) and get a better midfielder

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  3. lankdog
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What's the best combo from GW23-27 available here?

    A) Pogba & Fraser
    B) Pogba & Pereyra
    C) Pogba (from GW24, Anderson for GW23) & Rich
    D) Eriksen (from GW24, Anderson for GW23) & Fraser

    Rest of my midfield is Salah Haz Hojbjerg so open to other suggestions not including them

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  4. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Repost as no replies 🙁

    2FTs. 0.4itb. Tough call...

    A. Schindler >> Bedranek (roll FT)
    B. Kola >> TAA (roll FT)
    C. Son+Auba >> Salah+Arnie

    Fabianski
    Digne • AWB • Kola
    Haz • Son • Rich • FAnders • Martial
    Kane • Auba
    (Button / Schindler / Kamara / Doherty)

    Will Captain Salah in C. Otherwise Haz/Auba/Son/Kane in A&B.

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    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I found it too difficult to choose, C could backfire horribly but I do quite like it - A and reassess next GW is probably the sensible move

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks mate 🙂

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    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      You had 5 replies when you posted the same thing 5 hours ago 😉

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Looking for a different crowd 🙂

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    3. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B, then next week C

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    4. lankdog
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I like A then C next week

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    5. Totally !rre!evant
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Will be doing something similar to A if it helps.

      Reassess next week

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    6. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      C looks good

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    7. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks people. Mixed responses again, Guess they all are ok and could all go either way. Cheers 🙂

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      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        will probably come down to Salah captaincy I think, he will be a very popular choice obviously

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    8. Melania
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Kane Son ➡ Rashford Salah?

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Don’t want to lose Kane

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      2. Melania
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Not sure you want to do double West Ham attack with those fixtures...

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        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Also true. I can do A and then Son+Auba >> Salah+Rash for a -4 but seems a bad move to then have double Man U away at Spurs. They looked poor against even us (Newcastle)

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

      Liverpool defender is close to essential.

      I’ve currently got Luiz, Digne, Kolasinac (plus AWB and Jonny). I’m considering TAA in this week probably for Kolasinac (although I think Kola has huge attacking potential, just a shame Arsenal can’t defend). So really Kola and Digne are sort of similar but Everton have the fixtures.

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah agree.

        I’m thinking about doing A. Which leaves me enough money to do Son+Auba+Kola >> Salah+Arnie/Rash+TAA for a -4 the week after

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

          Salah is essential I agree. I’ve got Auba and I really think his stats indicate he is going to start exploding soon - so there is some risk that the -4 really comes back to haunt you.

          I know you can’t have them all.... I’m currently going with Kane, Auba and Salah and doing without Hazard

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  5. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Kane>Llorente (C) ?

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    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      FPL equivalent of sticking a fork in a wall socket

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  6. boc610
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    https://socceronsunday.com/article/solskjaer-admits-giving-handjobs-to-put-smiles-back-on-faces/

    No wonder there's a spring in Pogba's step.

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    1. Predator
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Can't go wrong with a helping hand:)

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  7. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Angus Gunn

    4.3m playing goal keeper in a team with decent fixtures and who should keep a few clean sheets

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    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Manager said he used him against Chelsea for tactical reasons. Might not stay in goal

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      1. ZTF
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        He won them a point.

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      2. A.T
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Said he intended to give him 2 games and that came after a poor performance from McCarthy. His place to lose I'd wager.

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    2. ZTF
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yep. Absolutely class keeper too expected to be in next England squad, won't lose his place.

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      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        no substance to this rumour

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        1. ZTF
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6555945/Angus-Gunn-set-replace-Alex-McCarthy-Gareth-Southgates-England-squad.html

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    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Come back when he's nailed-on.

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    4. lankdog
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hassenhuttl stated after the match there was an elemental of it being a tactical change due to Chelsea's style of football, would be wary that he's not 100% nailed - McCarthy's been great over the last year (saved us last season) and could well work his way back into the side.

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      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Given his performance he surely must keep the spot. I would be very surprised if he doesn't start the next few games

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        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Hasnt he played just the one game? Assuming he starts the next few games is risky

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          1. Syd.
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Yes but he was picked over McCarthy and given he was excellent there is no logical reason that he won't start the next game. Keepers don't tend to get rotated.

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            1. internal error
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              He could then have a poor game and get dropped

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        2. lankdog
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          I agree, would like to see him start, just don't think he's long term nailed on

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        3. lankdog
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Also we're losing Yoshida for those games, meaning likely Stephens or Hoedt will come in which could be calamitous

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    5. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      What about Guaita? 4.2m and playing for a team with 8 CS's so far

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      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        He is certainly another option to consider but with most people having AWB it just makes him less appealing as I don't fancy having to double up on Palace players

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      2. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Hennessey was injured and could come back

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        1. panda07
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          True but Hennessy has been back since 26th Dec and Guaita has started all 3 games since. I'm going to see who starts in the FA cup.

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  8. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I Bloody knew Llorente was going to unleash my dreams!

    I bloody love that man, I'm going down the Tattoo parlour and get him permanently embellished on my Dick.

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    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Can they do that small a font 😉

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      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        😆

        I'll tell you what Jarvish, I'm actually Bloody Happy for once!

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    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Just his first initial then.

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      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        😆

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      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I've got Vin Diesel's initials on mine

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        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          😆

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  9. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hey guys. Mind imparting some advice?

    Fabiabski
    Robertson / Digne / Kolasinac
    Hazard / Son / Pogba / Martial
    Kane / Aubameyang / Ings

    Hamer // AWB / Camarasa / Doherty

    Which looks better? 2 FTs.
    A) Kane / Martial >> Rashford / Salah
    B) Aubameyang / Son >> Salah / Rashford

    A leaves 0 ITB. B leaves 0.1 ITB, for Kolasinac >> TAA, perhaps. Rashford could also be Arnautovic. Read the article earlier. Aubameyang has some crazy stats... Tougher fixtures though.

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  10. Meme2011
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    wc team (when son returns)...thoughts?

    Gunn, Guiata
    Trippier, TAA, Digne, Doherty, W.Biss
    Salah, Pogba, Sane, Son, Camarasa,
    Kane, Rashford, Kamara

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    1. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Looks cheap

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      1. Meme2011
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        meaning? who am i missing?

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    2. lankdog
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Not sure on Gunn and Guiata, I'd maybe just pick Etheridge/Patricio and a 4.0. Also wouldn't go Sane, assuming this is for a GW26 WC - City have Chelsea then likely a blank. Would downgrade him and upgrade Kamara

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    3. Jekori
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Looks a lot like my wc team, might have a slightly better TV:
      Gunn Guaita
      Robertson VVD Doherty AWB Bednarek
      Salah Hazard Pogba Felipe A Camarasa
      Kane Rashford Arnie

      I'm getting Son when he's back, probably for Felipe and downgrading a Liverpool defender. So yeah i like your WC team, i'm monitoring the GK's (hennessey already on bench and Guaita has done well, Gunn done well when called upon and his start vs chelsea is promising)

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  11. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I have exact cash to do Pogba & Ings > Richarlison & Arnie. Alas it would mean a -4. Would you do it?

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    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Why would you sell Pogba to Rich?

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      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Pogba is flagged. I've had both of his hauls, but if Pogba and Ings are injured (the latter has been reported out for at least until February) I want players who will return points.

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        1. Meme2011
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          where is Ings report out till feb?

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        2. SirT83
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          First I hear of Ings out untill Feb. Link please.

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        3. lankdog
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Where did you hear Ings could be out till February? This says differently https://twitter.com/solentsport/status/1080590534740267008

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    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I don't think many on here would okay a Pogba out move, I'm questioning him with so many good alternatives though

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    3. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'm thinking of getting rid of Rich, home to BOU is the only reason I'm not...

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      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        The fact Rich is so out of favour just tempts me even more.

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        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          He seems to be template here

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    4. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Pogba 49pts last 4
      Rich 41pts last 10

      😆

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      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        you do realise that what has happened and what will happen are not the same thing? he's also getting Arnie

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        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Blank against Brighton. 1 goal only return in 5 goal rout of Burnley. Only 3 shots on target last 4. Everton shambles last game. Fraser is 1m cheaper

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          1. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            he played 23 mins in that Burnley game, 1 goal is pretty good

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        2. The Royal Robin
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          I got Pogba before he was cool Kiwi. I've had all his hauls, so I'm fine. I now think Rich will haul, in the coming weeks. It's about catching the fires, not the embers.

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          1. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Not sure why you are asking then if you have already made your mind up.

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            1. The Royal Robin
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              Well I haven't. I still have 1FT. I'm merely pondering it. Arnie looks like he'll rise tonight though, so if I'm going to do these exact moves I'll be priced out in approx 4 hrs.

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          2. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            I got this when I suggested getting Sterling/Sane yesterday because everyone else got rid of them last week, that's not my problem 🙂 Rich is the same (just not as good obv), I really like all 3 for the next 3 games

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            1. The Royal Robin
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              People love to take the high ground. Re: Pogba though, how serious is his injury exactly?

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              1. SADIO SANÉ
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 3 months ago

                not very I don't think, he should be back for Spurs I believe

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                1. The Royal Robin
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 3 months ago

                  Fair enough.

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            2. Kiwivillan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              I'm getting Sane

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          3. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Rich has 10pts in his last 10 games. That's his biggest haul in that period. 3 shots on target last 4 is not conducive to hauls. What are you basing on? Gut feeling

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            1. The Royal Robin
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              Mostly, yes. Add Arnie into the equation though, who essentially is a big part of the -4. The two of them will hit scores over the next 4 GWs imo.

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              1. Kiwivillan
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 3 months ago

                Wham fixtures aren't great.

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            2. SADIO SANÉ
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              for me it's the fixtures, Siggy is also a very good option for those too

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              1. Kiwivillan
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 3 months ago

                Much prefer Siggy of the two. Owned Siggy mostly this season

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                1. SADIO SANÉ
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 3 months ago

                  I owned both for a bit, not much between them

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

      decent moves.

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    6. Predator
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I back Richarlison next three matches for sure, just sold Anderson for him

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  12. Zinedine Kilbane
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Lloris (Button)
    TAA, Digne, Shaw, (WanB, Bennet)
    Salah, Hazard, Martial, Anderson, Pogba
    Kane, Jiminez (Success)

    ALOT of red arrows recently- what should I do to fix this

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    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      You could always use your wildcard.

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      1. Zinedine Kilbane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Thinking about it- went wayy too heavy in midfield. Don't expect many big price wides during this break so will probably hold off

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

      just exercise patience your team is pretty good.

      not a massive fan of so much united though and dont like success. Arnie/Richi/Siggy seem obvious targets.
      in defence Pereira, Kola, Doherty all reasonable choices if you fancied a switch.

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      1. Zinedine Kilbane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Worth downgrading Martial to upgrade success? Peyera and ings? I've held martial for weeks now and think it would kill me to see him start scoring after all the missed games for me- but as you say I've too much United

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    3. SirT83
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Why would you consider WC om this team?

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  13. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Scored 30 points last week.

    2 FT. 0.4 ITB. Any suggestions?
    PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASEEEEEE

    Fabianski
    Robbo/Digne/AWB
    Salah/Hazard/Pogba/Anderson/Richarlison
    Kane/Jimenez

    Hamer/Kamara/Doherty/Schindler

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    1. SirT83
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Think your team is OK bud. However you need to use at least one ft. I would get rid of Schindler to Bednarek, which frees up more cash. Then upgrade either Felipe or Rich, whichever you trust the least. I would personally get rid of Felipe due to less favourable fixtures.

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      1. Sir Edo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Sir T and Sir Edo in same post.. 🙂

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        1. SirT83
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Whoop whoop

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    2. Sir Edo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Don’t panic just yet, quite good team!
      You got (S)alah compared to other managers trying to squeeze him in.

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

      pretty template. no pressing concerns

      a few options I would consider for improvements:
      1) you could flip Anderson into Arnie if you wanted as it looks like he will canabalise his points
      2) upgrade Hamer to Guaita
      3) switch out schindler to some alternative

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

      Team looks ok really. It’s just very volatile at the moment with lots of viable options.

      I still like Aubameyang but think you need to stick with Hazard. Somthing like FAnderson and Kamara to Arnautovic and 4.5 mid will likely be popular. Maybe a bit sideways. Depends if you want to stick with 3-5-2 structure

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    5. Kalou
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Good team....be patient,next gw could score 60+

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  14. SirT83
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Fabs Hamer
    Digne Robbo Doherty WB Shaw
    Hazard Siggy Martial Sane Billing
    Kane Auba Ings

    A: WC and at least take out Siggy/Martial/Sane/Auba for Salah/Arnie or Rash/Pogba/Rich or Felipe
    B: Auba and Sane out for Salah and Rash/Arnie -4
    C: Same as A for -12 and save WC.
    D: Never mind Salah, he will flop rest of season

    I know some teams fixtures turn for the better from GW 26, so that is where I had my thoughts in using the WC.

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  15. Gentle_Turks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who'd you rather have.. WIlson, Arnie or Rashford? I have Pogba.

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    1. SirT83
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Arnie

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    2. lankdog
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Rashford

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

      Arnie or Rash. I can't decide.
      Utd got some great fixture after Spurs.

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    4. Gentle_Turks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks all. Can you say why you made that choice?

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    5. ZTF
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'd rather have Rashford but depends if you have spare £

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      1. Gentle_Turks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I would do Anderson + Kamara to 4.5-4.8 + Rashford/Arnie/Wilson. I have the cash for any of the three but Arnie would allow a 4.8 mid, whereas Rashford only a 4.5.

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        1. ZTF
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          That shouldn't be the deal breaker. Get Rashford and go for McNeil

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          1. Gentle_Turks
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Interesting choice.

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    6. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Arnautovic

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    7. Esalman
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Arnie.

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

      100% Arnie if you have Pogba (at least until he gets injured). Think this is pretty clear in my opinion

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      1. Gentle_Turks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Why?

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

        For reasons:
        - reasons for Arnie are what Mark za id on his ‘meet the manager’

        - reasons not Rashford: you already have Pogba as united attack cover - Rashfords output last 3 weeks is not sustainable. United have only played weak teams so bit early to double up in my opinion, Rashford has most competition for places and I think has some rotation risk (whereas Arnie is nailed on when not injured)

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        1. Gentle_Turks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          All sensible stuff. Thanks.

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  16. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Which option looks better? Wan-B/Bednarek would only play occasionly.

    A) Wan-B, Sterling, Arnautovic
    B) Bednarek, Fraser, Kane

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    1. Gentle_Turks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A, but would like Kane and Arnautovic.

      Please help above thanks.

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    2. Esalman
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

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  17. ZTF
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    A) Pogba + Clyne
    B) Bilva + Digne

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    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Close. Probably A

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    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

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    3. Gentle_Turks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A.

      Please help above thanks.

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    4. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A is okay, but I'm not all that sure why you're going for Clyne.

      Even players like AWB @ 4.4m are probably better, given Bournemouth's defence of late.

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      1. ZTF
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I have AWB, & Bednarek. See full team at top of the page. Bringing him in will sure up their back line & he probably has some attacking potential.

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        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Quite an iffy backline tbf. Could get away with it if you only played one per GW maybe.

          No evidence to back up your latter opinion yet, but not to say you're wrong.

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          1. ZTF
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            You're right, it is. I'd like to rotate Doherty, Clyne and Digne, bench one each week. Spurs defence and VVD/Robbo are just so expensive.

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            1. Hazz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              Oh, I was thinking you had more premiums. Specifically at least one Liverpool defender.

              Have to say I really don't like the look of that - but best of luck to you!

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              1. ZTF
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 3 months ago

                I have TAA

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

      i'd shell out the extra 0.5m for Kola.
      if he is going to play for a team that cant defend then at least should have the attacking numbers to back it up.

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

    Guaita
    Alonso TAA Digne AwB
    Salah Haz Pog Richi
    Auba Arnie
    Subs: Patricio Brooks Jimmy Doherty
    0.5m 1 FT.

    saving free transfer.

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  19. Jealous Viper
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    People selling richy before those fixtures. Am i missing something

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    1. ZTF
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Knee jerk

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    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Everton are junk and he's overrated. I've already done several replies on this

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      1. ZTF
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Hes not overrated, very unlucky not to score vs Leicester and will probably be put back up front.

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        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          41pts last 10 is poor return. He's in majority of teams on here and in every team post complaining about red arrows over Xmas. He's massively overrated

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          1. ZTF
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Ok, we'll see mate.

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      2. Jealous Viper
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        9 goals this season. Playing Bournemouth, Southampton and Huddersfield. Please do sell

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

      looking back not forward, or simply trying to fund salah I suppose.
      its a silly move, stats are still great, fixtures perfect. plays up front OOP.
      97 points so far @5.1ppm (only Fraser is provides more value for the bracket).

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      1. Jealous Viper
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Its incredible really. I understand maybe trying to fund Salah but Everton will get goals in those fixtures. Surely richy will have some involvement

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        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Southampton got CS against Chelsea. Everton no goals against Brighton. What about the fixtures?

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      2. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        4.1ppg last 10. Snoddy same points last 8. Did same last season off like a rocket then petered out

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        1. TLF
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          I take it you aren't planning to get him in this week then ? 🙂

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          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            I'd get Siggy if I wanted Everton. Owned him quite a while

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    4. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      GW 18 -21 Richarlison is joint top for shots in the box with Hazard (10). Im not selling him just yet.

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      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Only 3 on target is =14th for mids

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        1. TLF
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Yes his accuracy or lack of is frustrating but I can't imagine him not getting amongst the goals with those fixtures. I may be wrong but selling isn't an option for me just yet.

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  20. Meme2011
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    any substance in southampton defence? who will start if all fit?

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    1. ZTF
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Cedric only one for definite, id say

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      1. Meme2011
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        has he been injured?

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    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Will have to wait and see when Bertrand back but Yoshida off to Asian Cup

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    3. lankdog
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Best back 6 would probably be McCarthy Cedric Yoshida Bednarek Vestergaard Bertrand, but Bednarek (and maybe Vestergaard) the only ones out of them who are really nailed atm. Cedrid looks pretty much back and almost nailed as well, could be really good value. Playing a lot better defensively under RH, but will struggle while Yoshida is away.

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  21. Puzzle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Fraser or Arnautovic?

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    1. ZTF
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Arnautovic

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

      Arnie.

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  22. Badgevilla
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    So Over the hectic schedule has anyone had any dramatic rises and falls? How did you navigate through it all! I took hits and it paid off it’s revived my season this Christmas period!

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

      nothing dramatic but rose from 48k to 26k. solid but not spectacular.

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    2. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Sold Salah in GW17, but still got 288 points between GW18-21.
      OR from 56k to 15k.
      It's been a good christmas...now time to bring back Salah

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  23. AbsolutelyNoIdea
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Fabianski
    Digne, Doherty, Robbo
    Salah, Haz,Snod, Fraser, Pogba
    Kane, Jimenez
    Patricio, Holebas, AWB, Ings

    Any suggestions much appreciated
    Need to get rid of Snodgrass
    0.4 and 2FT

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  24. Johan Queef
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who to get rid of for Salah?

    A) Fanderson
    B) Sane
    C) Richarlison (would need 2 moves)

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    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Kiwi says C

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

      A

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    3. Runaway
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

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  25. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Kane & Quaner -> Rashford & Arnie , which other transfer?

    A) Son -> Sterling (maybe captain)
    B) Anderson -> Sane

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  26. Devilish_cherry
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hey, would you do Hazard to Salah for free? I would be captaining Auba if I kept Haz/ Salah if I brought him in.

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    1. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Find another way

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

      for me its both not either or. they are near perfect captain rotators for the rest of the season.

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  27. Pedropony
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Do I need to use wild card to get spurs cover? Top of my money league and strong enough team otherwise.
    Lossl
    Laporte Luiz Shaw
    Hazard Salah sigs Anderson
    Auby rashford Jimenez
    Subs, wba bennett hojeberg

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  28. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hey guys. Mind imparting some advice please?

    Fabiabski
    Robertson / Digne / Kolasinac
    Hazard / Son / Pogba / Martial
    Kane / Aubameyang / Ings

    Hamer // AWB / Camarasa / Doherty

    Which looks better? 2 FTs.
    A) Kane/Martial >> Rashford/Salah
    B) Aubameyang/Son >> Salah/Rashford

    A leaves 0 ITB. B leaves 0.1 ITB, for Kolasinac >> TAA, perhaps. Rashford could also be Arnautovic. Read the article earlier. Aubameyang has some crazy stats... Tougher fixtures though.

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    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Meant to post on the next page, bleh.

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

      Both of those options are a risk.
      Have you considered losing Hazard for Salah?

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

      I'd be more tempted to do B with Arnie coming in. 3x united would be overkill

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

        Agree - 3x United is way too much

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      2. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        It is, but Martial would be making way pretty soon.

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  29. Dream Killers 2.0
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Seriously contemplating one of the following moves in the quest to get Salah.
    At the same time I knlow Hazard could do well against Newcastle...
    What do you think?

    A) Alonso and Hazard to Luiz and Salah. (-4)

    B) Hazard and Kane to Salah and Auba.(-4)

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  30. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Solanke was bought for 19m? LOL

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    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Not a fan then?

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    2. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      They also paid £15m for Ibe

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