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The best goalkeepers for a second Wildcard squad

9 April 2019 3354 comments
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Fantasy Premier League managers are likely to find the best goalkeeper options for their second Wildcard towards the cheaper end of the scale.

We have been weighing up some key candidates for inclusion between now and the end of the season.

To do that, we have made use of the wealth of data available in the Members’ Area.

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  1. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Under the new directives, that is a penalty IMO. Going to be a lot more penalties for handball next season because of the new directive. Will favour attacking teams because they are more likely to put balls into the box which will lead to handballs like that.

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    1. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I think the directive is wrong.

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      1. TyroneGAA
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        There is no directive .. he stopped the ball with his hand .. it’s a pen end off

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        1. SHOOTER MCGINN
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Not intentional

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          1. Yank Revolution
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Intent has zero to do with it.

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            1. SHOOTER MCGINN
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Yes I know intent is irrelevant under the new directive. But I just don't agree with it.

              Under old rules intent was a factor and I don't think it would've been given.

              Basically I just prefer it as it was, not this version of VAR.

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              1. Yank Revolution
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                It was garbage before though. And intent required refs to read the mind of the offending player. Absolutely ridiculous.

                VAR is the best thing to happen to the sport in ages.

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                1. SHOOTER MCGINN
                  • 10 Years
                  6 years, 10 months ago

                  Agree VAR is a massive improvement and should continue to be developed and enhanced. But these handball rules as it stands just seems wrong.

                  VAR at the World Cup was excellent and I don't recall any handball decisions like today.

                  Not sure that the new rule is the best way forward, but more significant than whether it's right or wrong is the fact that they're applying it consistently. That I can support.

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                  1. Yank Revolution
                    • 14 Years
                    6 years, 10 months ago

                    I love the handball rules because they're clear as day to me, very little to 'judge' on the fly except ball distance (from where its struck to offending player) and unnatural positions (which I think is very easy to decide, personally). I think the rules have been applied very well and the WC and CL was a perfect example of it.

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                  2. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
                    • 16 Years
                    6 years, 10 months ago

                    Denmark says hello. (You said no handball situations like today's.)

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          2. Pariße
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Whether it’s intentional or not is completely irrelevant here, several
            other factors are taken into account with penalties.

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        2. Majestic Chanka
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Has anyone ever one an argument by stating “End Of”?

          To me it just says your argument is flimsy and won’t stand up to further scrutiny!

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          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            My solicitor get me a not guilty verdict after finishing his 1 and only sentence with "End of".

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            1. Rinseboy
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Haha Haha amazing. end of

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            2. TyroneGAA
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Sorry that was a bit harsh from me with that ... if I’m really sure on something how should I reword this? Lol

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              1. Rinseboy
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                "I'm pretty sure..."

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                1. TyroneGAA
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 10 months ago

                  Doesn’t have the same forcefulness 🙂

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              2. Majestic Chanka
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                It’s all good, I think it probably should be a pen in my view of what the rules should be. But, for such a narrow call I don’t think you can put intent in there and give a yellow as well.

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                1. TyroneGAA
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 10 months ago

                  Totally agree the yellow was unnecessary .. end of

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                  1. Majestic Chanka
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 10 months ago

                    🙂

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            3. Majestic Chanka
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              My client is not guilty your honour, end of.

              The defense rests

              🙂

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              1. TyroneGAA
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                Hahahaha

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              2. AIRMILES
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                *Jury stands up and applauds*

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                1. Majestic Chanka
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 10 months ago

                  “Your honours, my client did not collude with Russia to win the presidency, end of!”

                  Sad!

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              3. Epic Fail
                • 15 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                😀

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    2. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      It won’t favour defending teams ?

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    3. WVA
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yes under the directives it is but shouldn't be.

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      1. Yank Revolution
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Why?

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      2. WVA
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Read them, pretty clear. Not saying it's right

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    4. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      What are the new directives?

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      1. Pariße
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Directives are less specific, rules stay the same. It could basically be just a directive to give a penalty if the decision is 50-50.
        The rules in this case would be that the player is aware of the ball by looking at it, at the same time his hand is away from the body and the fact he stopped a dangerous shot by committing a foul.

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  2. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Kun now perma-benched for the rest of the season making Jesus the new hero?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Mendy false 9.

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      1. Majestic Chanka
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        You’re going to turn me into Maurice the Hormone Monster with that talk!

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  3. azz007
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Hugo locked in on WC

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  4. AIRMILES
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Seemed pretty harsh to give a penalty for that. Right outcome in the end.

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    1. AIRMILES
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      *Notwithstanding what the rules state, in which case it may well be a penalty on paper. Just seems harsh.

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    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Disagree. Under the revised interpretation of the handball rules it is a penalty IMO. The interpretation might be 'wrong', but then it needs to be changed. But on the current interpretation (re the silhouette) then it is a penalty IMO.

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      1. AIRMILES
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        In fairness I've not read the new rules on it - and thus my clarification above.

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  5. fr3d
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I had Lloris in my WC draft before it was cool

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    1. Tsparkes10
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Hehe

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  6. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    IMO that was not a penalty

    Justice done

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I think by the book it was a penalty, but the book is crap and needs to be updated.

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      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Very true

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  7. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I wouldn't be surprised if defenders started wearing straitjackets in the Champions League next season.

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  8. lilmessipran
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    So penalty or no penalty?

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    1. AIRMILES
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I logged in for that reason, to see what other people's opinions were. What's your opinion?

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      1. lilmessipran
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Seemed kinda harsh to me, thought the hand was close enough to his body

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        1. AIRMILES
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          It's also a rather natural place to put your arm sliding in like that. But I need to read the new rules.

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          1. Yank Revolution
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Had this discussion with someone else about the Man U CL pen. His argument was, "Well, he was jumping! Where do you expect his arm to go?" Which isn't an argument. It IS possible to slide and jump without flinging your elbows/arms away from your body unnaturally.

            If you're going to jump, or in this case, slide, you had better make damn sure your arms aren't extended outward too far or you're risking that pen call. It's a player mistake that they can't jump or slide without moving their elbows outward or upward, and they're jeopardizing their own team's success by continuing to do so.

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            1. AIRMILES
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              You might be right. I haven't done a sliding tackle in about 25 years. I'm not best placed to comment. Mind you, they're all going to look like a bunch of penguins on pogo sticks if they have to keep their arms by their sides when jumping.

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              1. Yank Revolution
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                That was the other 'argument' made to me, that they can't jump with their arms pinned at their sides...which was just, silly. It is possible to jump high, naturally, with arms slightly away from the body. If they're finding it too difficult to do it without looking like Jesus on the Cross or an NFL referee signaling a touchdown, then they had better stop jumping (that way, or at all).

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                1. AIRMILES
                  • 14 Years
                  6 years, 10 months ago

                  Then it's a question of interpretation as to how far they can move their arms before it is deemed to be worthy of a handball. So there's still going to be a grey area.

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    2. Pariße
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Very harsh, but a correct decision by the rules.

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      1. Yank Revolution
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Indeed Parisse...but I dont account for harshness...its either a pen or it isnt!

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  9. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    As 8th attacking player:

    A) Deeney
    B) Camarasa

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

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    2. TheDragon
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A for rest of season, B if just for GW34

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      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        34 and 35

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        1. TheDragon
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I’d prefer Deeney

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  10. TheDragon
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Those going for Lloris and Ryan, when would you play Lloris? Presumably Ryan GW34?

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    1. Mr Bird
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I think Lloris outscores Ryan GW34 personally but surely 34 is the only reason to get Ryan... gone Lloris and Foster personally

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  11. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Milo first player ever to cost 15m next season?

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Won’t be that cheap

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    2. TheDragon
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Provided Zaha stays with Palace to win the pens

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    3. fr3d
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ironically Palace will get fewer pens with VAR

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      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        This

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  12. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Mili first name on the teamsheet next year?

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    1. Dannyb
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

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    2. FPL Maldini
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yes unless he is 7.5m or over

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  13. Zen_Master
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    No B Silva in Pep's CL squad. Surely means he starts @ Palace!

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    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not if he stays injured.

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    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      or else he has a injury

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    3. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Injured?

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    4. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not necessarily - he has a thigh strain.

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    5. WVA
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      He's injured

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    6. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not sure if you are aware but he's injured.

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    7. Zen_Master
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Must've picked it up in training before the game then. Will hold on to him and monitor any progress as the week goes. Thanks for the updates! Had no idea.

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  14. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Alli looking in beast mode!

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    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Red card incoming

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  15. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Just reminded me that I haven't had a penalty save in fpl in so damn long.

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    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Don't think I ever have

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    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Flappy GW15

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    3. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Joe Hart vs Pogshit 😎

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    4. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32460284

      My last I think. Albeit had 2 years off. 17 pointer at Old Traffold. Boaz.

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  16. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Really like that Man City kit

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    1. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      although I hate Peps crusty old grey cardie he always wears

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  17. Niho992
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    So Sane and Bilva could start vs Palace.

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    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      The whole squad could start against Palace.

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  18. moment
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone watching the 'Pool game? How's the eye test on Salah? Back to his best vs bereft of confidence and touch?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Surely only Liverpool fans are watching that one.

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    2. DAZZ
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Just missed a sitter

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  19. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Salah 😮

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  20. Niho992
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    He just missed sitter.

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  21. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Spurs super close

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  22. fr3d
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Ederson denies Kane G, Eriksen A

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  23. Feloh
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    what's up with Robbo?

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    1. DAZZ
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Hes suspended mate

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    2. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Who knows.

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  24. Slitherene
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A) Salah + Deeney

    OR

    B) Mane + Lacazette?

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  25. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Bobby G
    Trent A

    Lovely goal!

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    1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      TAA A?

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      1. Cojones of Destiny
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        yep

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    2. Amey
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I want Bobby in my team 😮

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      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        3 BAPs locked in for tonight already 😉

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  26. George Sillett
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Phil Thompson should not be allowed to cover Liverpool games on Sky. He becomes even more incomprehensible that usual.

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    1. DAZZ
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Agreed. And im an LFC fan lol

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  27. DAZZ
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    G and A for Bobby

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  28. tucaoneo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Alli looks lively.

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Doesn't look good though.

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  29. Pariße
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Firmino close to being offside, the hand doesn’t count though.

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  30. elchilangles
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    is it me or is Bobby Firminho the most in-form striker atm????

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    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Jamie Vardy

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    2. Slitherene
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Just you! Vardy is the most in form.

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    3. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Quaner mate

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