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Podcast February 1

Scoutcast Episode 283 – Double Trouble

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A Double Gameweek should be a time of excitement, as Fantasy managers look forward to loading up on players with multiple games and wondering which chip to use. 

But the Scoutcast crew are far from enthusiastic, with Manchester City and Everton the key teams in the first such set of fixtures of the current campaign.

In tackling the community questions on the Sky Blues’ pair of games, Az, Joe, David and Luke are fearful of rotation and questionable form, which saw last season’s champions lose to Newcastle last time out.

Meanwhile, a suspension for Lucas Digne and lack of accuracy for Richarlison have left the crew also unimpressed with Toffees players’ potential. 

Also under consideration are the single Gameweek stars who are, arguably, being unfairly ignored and could outshine their double match counterparts. 

The latest on the Premier League’s whipping boys, who are handing oppenents a worrying amount of shots and chances, is another issue covered.

With this packed 90 minute show recorded during the end of the January transfer window David ensures we are kept to date with the latest key moves. 

The crew also find time to look over their and the community’s Gameweek 24 highs and lows, a segment of the show that Az in particular wished had been cut. 

This latest ScoutCast finishes off with the crew revealing their Gameweek 25’s plans, clean sheet picks and differentials selections. 

This Scoutcast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Thursday evening. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes, usually filmed on Tuesdays.

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

It is also worth mentioning that FFScout moderator Rotation’s Alter Ego has collected this latest episode’s timestamps to help find particular sections. This can be found as the top comment in the Youtube version.

J0E Podcaster and writer. Tweets stats and stuff via @FFScout_Joe Follow them on Twitter

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  1. piquiblanco
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    We have two players this season who have missed more than one penalty.
    Can you guess their names?

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    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Who's 'we'?

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      1. piquiblanco
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        The royal 'we', you know, the editorial

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        1. Pierce34
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah I was trying to work out if you meant a particular team. I see Irbox got it anyway, I would've got Sigurdsson but not Pogba, thought he had only missed one.

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    2. dan_247
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Madderson one?

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    3. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Siggy

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      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Pogba

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        1. piquiblanco
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Yes

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    4. el polako
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I cant

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    5. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Pogba's run up.

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      1. piquiblanco
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        That.

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  2. JedJez
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Gents - used my first wildcard at the beginning of the season.

    Does the second one have a time limit / deadline?

    thanks

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    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      It does not.

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      1. JedJez
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers mate!

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    2. el polako
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yes GW 38 is the last one you can use it in.

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      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        37 that is ready for 38.

        Not so smug anymore 😉

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        1. el polako
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Or is it 38 ?

          I better shut up now and stop drinking.

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          1. el polako
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Or just shut up.

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            1. JedJez
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Haha cheers - had some time off from FF so was a little lost..

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              1. el polako
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Im here regulary but still lost 🙂

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  3. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Guys, I need some feedback here.

    2FT, 0.2 IDB

    GKP: Etheridge (Speroni)
    DEF: Doherty, Wan-Bissaka, Shaw, Robertson (Bednarek)
    MID: Pogba, Sterling (C), Salah (V) (Westwood) (Alli)
    FWD: Firmino, Rashford, Jiménez

    What to do here?

    I have only Sterling. First plan was Pogba+Alli to Sane+Siggy (and captain Sane) for a week and then Sane to Son. I am 0.6 short on Alli to Sane.
    Open for suggestions here...

    a) Do this
    b) Shaw to 4.4 def (Taylor maybe)
    c) just do Alli to Bilva

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  4. Captain_Shirokov
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    How about these moves (presuming TAA and Pogba are fit)?

    Hazard to Sane
    Auba to Aguero

    2 FTs

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    1. Too Many Hits
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Both needing out for the Blank... Would just do Auba > Aguero and pray Hazard gets an overdue haul

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

      I'd do the hazard to sane move in a heartbeat. I done that move yesterday myself. Not so sure about the kun Aub move. Me personally I kept Aub only because it would only mean me bringing him back for gw27

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  5. Too Many Hits
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    GW26: Aguero > Aubamayang
    GW27: Sane > Son Danilo > Periera (-4)
    GW28: Roll FT
    GW29: Richarlison > Maddison (Not set on Maddi but will want rid of Rich by this point)
    GW30: De Gea > Ederson + Jiminez > Wilson

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    1. FDMS All Starz
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Too much planning, almost certain that you won’t go ahead with all of it as players will hit form or get injured

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    2. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I can guarantee 100% you won't stick to that

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      1. Too Many Hits
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I've made too many rash moves, if I have a plan maybe I can stop taking so many hits

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  6. el polako
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Seriously considering TC on Sane, just to be done with it.

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    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Not feeling it for this double will keep it for a better DGW

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    2. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Nah

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    3. MTPockets
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I am. Sod it

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      • Too Many Hits
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        He will only start one of the two though so would not recommend

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      • Warby84
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I reckon he’ll play 140m plus I’m going for it

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    4. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Interesting that Kun is topping the Captain poll above Sané
      I would think Sané is likely to have more minutes and Kun doesn't have the advantage of assist points and less likely to get baps

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      1. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I really don't think there is anyway of telling who will pay more/less minutes between the Sane, Sterling, Aguero alliance.

        I think the safer thing to say is that all will play more than 90, all will play less than 180, and even the one that plays the least could get the most points.

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      2. Peter Ouch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I think kun won't play 180, sane safer option but kun can easily hit 3 goals

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      3. avfc82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Why is Sane likely to get more minutes? I'm not saying he won't, just interested in your reasoning. A lot depends on Mendy's fitness IMO. Also, Aguero has 8 assists to Sane's 11 this season, its closer than many think.

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        1. Too Many Hits
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I don't trust captaining Sane to the point I brought in Aguero just for this week

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          1. avfc82
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            If Mendy is confirmed fit that'll be enough to put me off Sane.

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        2. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Ok it’s prob a close run thing but just feel like Kun has more competition for minutes from Jesus than Sané has from Mendy

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          1. avfc82
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            If Mendy is back, there are too many variables for me to feel comfortable captaining Sane. Pep could easily role out Mendy at LB, Mahrez or Bernardo RW, Sterling LW.

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          2. HamezMace
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Sane also has competition from Bernando, and Mahrez...and Jesus.

            Against Newcastle, Sane was subbed for Jesus, who went to play on the right, and Sterling moved to the left....worth noting that Pep made that change, rather than just subbing Sterling for Jesus.

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      4. Fitzy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Aguero just got maximum bonus points in a 1-2 loss, not sure why you think he's less likely to pick up baps...

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        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Fair enough. To be fair I hadn’t looked at his recent stats but generally the mids have more opportunity to attract the bps right?

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          1. Mysterion
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Any player can be a bps magnet/repellent based on their style of play, doesn't matter what position they are classified as in the game

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

      Do you think it's worth to sell Hazard for Sterling/Sane?My current plan is to keep Hazard captain Kun and next gw to sell Hazard so i can get Auba.

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      1. Teomi
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I´m having the same plan and i´m sticking to it 🙂

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

      Opinions please people?

      Ryan
      Keane Jonny AWB
      Salah Hazard Sane(c) Son
      Aguero Rashford Jimenez
      Boruc Brooks Bednarek Rice

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    7. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Hoping we don't get any postponements this weekend.. But then again, maybe another double gameweek!

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

        Maximum carnage please! Postponements this weekend due to snow look unlikely though 🙁

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        1. HamezMace
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Isn't most of the snow on the south coast?
          If Brighton have a postponement, throw that in with the Chelsea game, and boom - Glenn Murray TC.

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          1. Pierce34
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Isn't he 49 or something? 😀 No way he plays 3 games in a week!

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            1. HamezMace
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              It was somewhat tongue in cheek.

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              1. Pierce34
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                To be fair he would probably be a better shout than Andy Carroll a few years ago!

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      2. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        This is actually the main thing holding me back from playing TC this week.

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

      Best option here please? (1ft, 1.4itb)
      1) digne->taa (if fit)
      2) digne -> Doherty 
      3) digne Anderson-> bilva/richa + any def below 4.7
      4)save ft. play Pereira vs MU and have 2ft next week to do hazard kamara-> Auba 5.3mid

      FAB, 4.0
      Robbo awb Pereira (schindler digne)
      Sane hazard Salah Anderson pogba
      Rashford Jimenez (kamara)

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    9. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Afternoon all, so play one out of these 3? AWB, Doherty or Pereira. I was going to go AWB but Fulham are scoring a few now and Doherty more offensive threat. What do we think?

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      1. Tosa86
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        i have the same doubt.
        2 defenders are Robertson and virgil and third doherty/wanbissaka...at the moment bissaka...at home and 2 vs 3 as difficulty...

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      2. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Wan Bissaka for me.

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        1. Danno - Emre Canada
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers. I guess having Richarlison and the home tie sways me towards AWB

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    10. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      In a way I was looking forward to Fabianski being out just for one week - would've given me a good excuse to get Boruc at 3.9, now I'll have to leave it like a sensible manager!

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    11. whosBenj
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard & Firmino > Sane & Aguero?

      2ft.

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      1. Shineonme
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I would

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      2. avfc82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah I like those moves.

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

        As long as you're not screwing yourself up for the blank in 27, then yes, good moves for me.

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    12. BOOM XHAKALACA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Siggy, Firmino -> Sane, Bats 2FTs 🙂 Just a little unconventional

      Next week Hazard, Barnes -> Auba, JWP/Brooks

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    13. Mreidfelt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      On WC this week...still playing around...ranked 3124...Current team...McCarthy, Robo, WB, Trippier, Son, Salah, Sane, Richalison, Aguero, Jimenez, Murray...subs...Guaita, Doherty, Mouthino, Kolasniac...considering switching Sane for KDB and cap for differential...thoughts on that and team?

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

        looks decent...not tempted by Boruc?
        Trippier seems in and out of the starting XI last couple of weeks
        What are you doing in GW27...4 blank field players.

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        1. Mreidfelt
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Already planned...I will switch Aguero for Auba after this gamweek with great fixtures for him coming up...then I will see what injuries will look like for next tranfer... but my bench with Doherty, Mouthino and Kolasianac al have great fixtures coming up...therefore I'm not worried...

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    14. Daxus
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Guys, need your help!
      Had a nightmare week with only 28 points and I fell out of top 5 in my private league!

      Team looks like this:
      Guita
      Robertson - Doherty - Holebas - AWB
      Sané - Pogba - Salah - Hazard
      Rashford - Wilson

      Got 2 FT’s
      Obviously need to get rid of Wilson.
      So:
      Wilson —> Jimi
      Any suggestions for the second transfer? Would like to get Son, but that means removing Hazard or Pogba!

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      1. Mreidfelt
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I recommend removing Holebas as well...looking at upcoming fixtures Brighton players might be a differiencial...I replaced Rashford today with Murray to do some other stuff...good luck...

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

        Keep pogna over hazard. Your be getting rid of hazard soon..

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    15. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Batshuayi @6.5 hmmm

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      1. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        You're overthinking it.

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

          if he nails a starting spot, then I might be interested

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    16. tyron
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      hey guys came online just to ask this..
      who would u start ?

      A mitro and Awb
      B mitro and Doherty
      C Doherty and awb

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    17. Totti
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      2 FT

      A) hazard and firmino -> siggy and aguero (already owning sane )
      B) hazard -> sterling
      C) pogba and firmino -> siggy and aguero
      D) hazard and rashford -> siggy and aguero

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      1. Shineonme
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I like A or B

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    18. Taegugk Warrior
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Is boruc take the begovic place...?

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      1. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        It would appear so

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

        2 cs out of 2 suggests he is nailed on

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    19. DanM8
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Play Kola or Bennet ??

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      1. avfc82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Kolasinac. I imagine neither will get clean sheets so go for the player who has more chance of attacking returns.

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      2. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        kola for attacking potential

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    20. FredrikH
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A. Hamer -> Boruc
      B. Digne -> Bednarek
      C. Martial -> Richarlison

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    21. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      any news on fabianski ? thanks 🙂

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      1. MTPockets
          5 years, 2 months ago

          probably gets zero whether starts or doesn't

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          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            🙂

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        • TriggerHappy
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          He's ok according to the presser.

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      2. Gamer18
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Into week 4 of last man standing who should I pick? comment below.
        Already picked
        Burnley
        Man City
        Arsenal

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        1. Bunk Moreland
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          What do you need, a team that will win and you can only pick each team once?

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          1. Gamer18
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Yes

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            1. Bunk Moreland
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Hard to pick a clear favorite this round. I'm pretty sure Liv will win, but... maybe a punt on Fulham against a Zaha-less CPL? or Bournemouth maybe, they look to be in fine form...

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      3. Iggypop
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        after pep's presser saying pretty much everyone is fit, either now or for midweek think ive talked myself into savin an FT and playing Hazard, captain Salah!

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      4. Joche87
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I have done 2 free transfers, but considering also getting Edersson or Boruc in for a -4 hit, since i have no playing goal keeper at the moment. Which of course mean i would gamble that they will get more than 4 points. Would you do it? and if so, which one?

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

        Hamer -> Ederson for -4?
        Fabianski is my other keeper.

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        1. Joche87
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I have the exact same dilemma, but i would have to do fabianski -> ederson, or hamer to boruc. for -4. I think its a good chance ederson will get at least 4 points, if you see that as worst case scenario, then anything else would be points gain. And GW26-27 you just play fabianski again. I would do it if i could

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          1. Londoner_FPL
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            I think points wise it'd pay off this week, but I'm worried about having that much tied up in GKs.

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      6. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Getting rid of Richarlison NOW for Son. For a hit.

        Would that be crazy? Only have 0.1 to play with if price changes in the coming days/week.

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      7. Stevecat
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Thinking 4 point hit.

        Pogba and Firminho out for Fernadinhio and Aguero?

        Too risky? Its the only way I can get Aguero in.

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