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Vote in the Gameweek 1 captain poll

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Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) is expected to be the most popular captain going into Gameweek 1 of the new season.

His Liverpool side play host to newly-promoted Norwich City on Friday night.

The Canaries were particularly leaky at the back last season, even as they won promotion from the Championship.

Their goals conceded tally (57) in 2018/19 was the worst inside the top four and only four teams recorded worse than that in the division’s top 12.

By contrast, Manchester City were the only Premier League team (57) to score more than Liverpool in home matche last year (55).

With Sadio Mané‘s (£11.5m) involvement in Gameweek 1 hard to guarantee, Salah seems to be the obvious candidate to benefit from such an appealing opening fixture.

Raheem Sterling (£12.0m) could be an interesting difference-maker as Manchester City prepare for a trip to West Ham.

The Hammers could be without Mark Noble (£5.0m) and Lukasz Fabianski (£5.0m) in Gameweek 1 which would make them more vulnerable than they already are to the defending champions.

Manchester City scored four times on their last league visit to the London Stadium, with Sterling notching a goal and two assists.

The England international will also be in good spirits after scoring against Liverpool in the Community Shield final on Sunday.

Harry Kane (£11.0m) is also pulling some support in ahead of Gameweek 1 as Spurs prepare for a meeting with Aston Villa.

No forward had more shots on target than Kane last season.

You can now vote in the latest captain poll below, which will be used in our Captain Sensible analysis article later in the week.

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  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Doosra's Carlos-kick-a-corner: https://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/13487/

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    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Nice. I need to renew my membership! 17.50 now 😯

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah. I bought mine early, luckily.

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    2. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Wish we had this for the new players like Trossard who will be taking corners for Brighton now in groß’ absence

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      1. Moderately content penguin
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Just about to make same comment re Brighton. Is Trossard likely on corners? All the options here look very dubious for regular starts.

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        1. Ask Yourself
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Trossard most nailed Brighton attacker.

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  2. Leeroy357
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    RMT please, torn between 2 options

    Ederson - Woodman
    Robbo - TAA - Coleman - Taylor - Bednarak
    Salah - Sterling - A.Perez - Ward Prowse - Dendoncker
    Haller - King - Adams

    or

    LLORIS - Woodman
    Robbo - TAA - Coleman - Taylor - Bednarak
    Salah - Sterling - A. Perez - DE BRUYNE - Dendoncker
    GREENWOOD - King - Adams

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    1. Ped doggy woof
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      You have a Saints defender ...

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      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        JWP plays tho :O

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      2. Leeroy357
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Not a lot of good 4.5m options this year and Bednarak will pretty much always be on my bench anyway.
        West Ham are even worse defensively, Potter no track record for clean sheets for Brighton, Watford rotation and Palace could collapse without AWB. Southampton seemed 2nd best option after Burnley

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  3. Cojones of Destiny
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    re-post
    pls vote lads :
    a. Jota
    b. Deeney
    c. Wood

    thx

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      c for me

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  4. Chelsea91
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Set to go , look good?

    Ederson
    Robbo,VVD,Walker,Digne
    Salah,Perez,Sterling,Mc Ginn
    Wilson,Jota

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  5. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    a barkley
    b mount
    c wait and see

    (i'm on a)

    thank you

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    1. Merteswagger
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A. If really unsure get Troussard until clear

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      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        thanks. troussard hey, dont think he ll need time to settle ?

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        1. Merteswagger
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          really unsure but for 6m its a punt either way. I have Barkley and had troussard but just got Robinson instead. By no means final.

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    2. Leeroy357
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      C
      Odds are they rotate for a bit anyway

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  6. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Have never felt so uninspired by the striker options than this season

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    1. Merteswagger
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Wilson + either 11m or 6.5ish. And even then not great

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    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      you know what bubz i feel exactly the same !!

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    3. JBG
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Was just thinking the same.. I'm on Wilson and King so far. Don't trust Wood, Deeney or Deulofeu.

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    4. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Quite settled on Wilson and Haller myself. Two talismen and will be involved.

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      1. In a Rush
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Yes this is my 2 with ayew on the bench

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    5. Hanked
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      This is the one thing that's making squad selection tough.

      541 or 451 are easily the best formations based on player value and a lack of good striker options but it leaves you with a terrible bench with 2 barely playing sub strikers.

      442 offers more flexibility and 2 decent subs instead of 1. It would mean picking a 6.0-6.5 to partner Wilson and then switching to whoever turns out to be the best option after a couple of GW's. If I have to pick one, I'm leaning towards Barnes. Was considering Del but he's might be carrying an injury.

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  7. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    KWP a good option ? Easy downgrade to 4.5 defender when Aurier is fit

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    1. Merteswagger
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      how long is aurier out for?

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    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      gw2 is city. Aurier will probably be fit by gw3. Not worth it for 1 good fixture in gw1

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  8. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    What's the best SSK team you have seen so far?

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  9. twisterteo
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    I just can't convince myself that Wilson worth the 1.5 over King.... can someone explain it to me?

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    1. Merteswagger
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      King playing as the second striker well behind wilson.

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    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      2 more goals and 9 more assists in 400 minutes less last season.

      You're welcome

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        - or this ^^^. 🙂

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I could, if you were a member ...

      5 of his 12 goals were penalties. Wilson is a much more reliable scorer.

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    4. Vamos Los Celeste
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I started with Wilson last season . King this season .
      You know what to do

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      1. moz_1983
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I started Wilson every year since Bournemouth were promoted, apart from last season where I went King instead.

        FUMING 2018/19.

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        1. Vamos Los Celeste
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Bad luck mate

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    5. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'd rather start with Wilson than any other striker for the first 2

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  10. Azathoth
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Wilson (c) for me.....

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    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Vs a team that plays 5 at the back and kept 15 CSs in their last 22 games?

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      1. Azathoth
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Why not?It's GW1 let's have some fun.....

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  11. Chandler Bing
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone going Sterling captain if Flappy is out?

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    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

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      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        And can finally drop salah from this ridiculous team of mine with 3 premiums

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        1. Chandler Bing
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          I won't drop Salah for sure but definitely think West Ham defense is in dire straits.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      • 16 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      It has crossed my mind. Our back up "goalies" are dire. They are just tall blokes wearing gloves.

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      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        This reminds me to drink heavily if I watch Roberto vs Sterling and co.
        Looks like he couldn't catch a cold.

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    3. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Nope. If Salah has half the chances he had on Sunday, he's very likely to haul.

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  12. Botman
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    A) Robinson + King (4th mid and 3rd forward) allows me to float between 4-4-3 and 4-4-2
    B) Fraser + Greenwood locks me into to 4-4-2 but stronger midfield

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    1. moz_1983
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B marginally, but I don't get the hate King gets. He's a decent player who only frustrates those who don't own Wilson.

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  13. moz_1983
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    A) Siggy, KDB, Kane, King
    B) Moura, Sterling, Rashford, Wilson?

    CANNOT STOP TINKERING.

    Not having either Sterling or Kane in my team is painful, but Salah necessity makes it impossible to fit them all in.

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    1. Botman
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A for me

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  14. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    My most likely GW1 team, look solid? Any changes?

    Pope (Heaton)
    TAA - Digne - VVD - Zinchenko (Lunds)
    Salah - Sterling - Pérez - Moura (Dendonk)
    Wilson - Jota (Greenwood)

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Very nice. I prefer Henderson to Pope. Really quite a lot.

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      1. The Overthinker
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Who would you choose between Henderson Pope and Heaton?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Henderson and Heaton. And I have them. 🙂

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Actually, you have really got a great team there. 🙂

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        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks boss! 😀

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    2. Gudjohnsen
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good. Not sure about Jota but what do I know.

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    3. golfboy
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      It does look solid. G2G

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    4. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Same as mine, except I've got Robbo over VVD and Button over Pope.

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        So his is better then 😉

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        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          This! 😆

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      2. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        That is what I had 🙂 Quite like Burnley Defence pick

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    5. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Strong team, close to template except Moura. What is your thinking about his minutes, surely a very short term option?

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        It’s one of my punts especially with no Kane. If he grabs a goal at home and plays well with a possible goal it assist at City then I think it would also be a bit unfair to drop him straight away for Son.

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        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Goal or assist

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  15. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Fill in the blanks pls

    Ryan Pope
    Taa Digne Maguire Rico XXX
    Salah Sterling Perez XXX XXX
    King XXX Greenwood

    A: Walker Siggy Dendocker Wilson in a 442
    B: Guilbert Siggy Barkley Wilson in a 352/442
    C: Ake Barkley Dendocker Auba in a 442

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    1. Botman
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

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  16. The Man Pastore
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    What's your thoughts on it?

    Ryan
    VVD Digne Taylor
    Sterling Salah(C) Moura Perez Mcginn
    Aubameyang(VC) Wood

    Button Guilbert Lundstram Greenwood

    Cheers!

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  17. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Seeing a lot if of teams with McGinn.

    Better option than Barkely or Lanzini?

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

      Short answer No.
      Long answer Nope.

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    2. Merteswagger
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      More nailed supposedly but prefer a punt elsewhere

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    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      No - but more nailed than Barkley I suppose. Lanzini isn't a bad shout but Haller is the points magnet there I'd say. I'm still on Bark.

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    4. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      cheaper

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  18. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    We're all going to wildcard in gameweek 2-5 anyway. So why not just go for the Salah Sterling Kane team and make sure you don't miss out on a haul

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    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I was thinking this too. I have two drafts. One with the three of them and one without Kane. Tricky decision

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

        I'm certain I'm right. Like always....

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        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Haha 😀

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        2. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          With all three you’ll likely be paying 7.2 for Robbo and 8.2 for Wilson on your WC 🙂

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  19. Merteswagger
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Ibe nailed? No Stanislas/Brooks even Cook in that midfield for a while.

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    1. Tauruspt
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I am also waiting on this information

      Didn't they sign another midfielder?

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  20. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Not sure if I should stick with this, opinions lads? Thanks

    Heaton,4.0
    VVD,TAA,Digne,Femenia,Rico
    Salah,Sterling,Perez,Fraser,Barkley
    Jota,Wilson,Greenwood

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  21. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Best striker for 6.5 from GW2?

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    1. Chandler Bing
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      There you are again lol. Thought you said you were done until deadline day.

      I'd say increase the budget by 0.5 and go Abraham or Kean as they'll have settled a little by then and have a good run of fixtures.

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      1. Merteswagger
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        You happy to settle on Abraham being nailed?

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        1. Chandler Bing
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Think so. Giroud can only be considered off the bench while Batshuayi's finishing is dreadful. Could all change in a few GWs but Tammy is easily the first choice at the moment.

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      2. The Overthinker
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        The addiction is strong. Though I'll to log in less. 😀

        Can't really squeeze in that .5

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  22. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Is Laporte definitely ruled out?
    If he's fit will you switch your defences to get him in?

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  23. OldBenKenobi
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Yarmolenko worth a punt?

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    1. ElliotJHP
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Others I prefer at that price, Barkley springs to mind but like it still.

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    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      No - benched for last few PS games

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    3. Galza
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I was quite keen on him early doors. I’m just not convinced he’s going to start anymore. Will be keeping a close eye on him though as I think 6 mil could be a bargain...

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  24. Tauruspt
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    What do we expect of Cancello?

    Starter?
    Whose position is at risk?

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    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Too tough to call. Stay away

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  25. ElliotJHP
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    My template side from a few weeks ago, still good to go?

    Ederson (Norris)
    Digne Zinchenko Van Dijk Trent (Lundstram)
    Salah Siggy Perez Sterling (Dendonker)
    Jota King (Greenwood)

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    1. Merteswagger
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      still works

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  26. Ibra
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    What do you guys think about Bilva? 8m and almost guaranteed starter in Man City. He didn't get that much points last season but I guess he could be great this season if he is playing as a RW.

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    1. ElliotJHP
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Not for me, doesnt do enough FPL wise

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    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      So much better value at the 8m mark.

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    3. Yome
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, double up with Sterling.

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      1. Ruud vom Mistelroum
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        That's what I've gone for. Just swapped Sigurdsson for B Silva

        Everton scored 2 goals all preseason inc 1 against Kariobangi Sharks

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  27. the divine ponytail
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Which would you rather have....

    A) Digne + Stones

    B) Coleman + Walker

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    1. RichRover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B

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  28. RichRover
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    How likely that Kean starts week 1?

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    1. The 5% Team
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      think he comes of the bench in GW1, if lucky

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  29. Pukki Blinders
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    I have 1.0m in the bank. Where can I upgrade? Or should I save it?

    Pope
    Robbo / VVD / Digne / Zinch
    Salah / Sterling / Fraser / Perez
    Wilson / Wesley

    Button / Lunds / Dend / Greenwood

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    1. ElliotJHP
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Wilson to Vardy baby

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      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Is doubling up on Leicester really a good idea? Fixtures are ranked one of the worst for the first 6 or so GWs. I personally think Wilson will outscore Vardy for the first 6 GWs

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        1. ElliotJHP
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          As La Roux said

          this time baby Vards will be fixture proof

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  30. SLOT GACOR MAXWIN
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    pleased RMT

    Alisson
    Alonso, Bissaka, van diijk, Diop
    Sala (c) B.Silva, Maddison
    Jimenez, Aubamayang, Wilson

    res: Button, kelly, Lansburt, Dendoncker

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    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Not bad but please don't play Diop GW1 for your sanity and I'm not fan of Alisson given their defenders

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    2. Merteswagger
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Alonso not starting. Alisson waste of a pool slot. Jiminez potentially injured.

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      1. Batchain
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I know Jiminez is injured, but he may play, and he's not expensive, why aren't people picking him?

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      2. SLOT GACOR MAXWIN
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        what about Alisson out and Ederson in. and Alonso out and walker in?

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