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FPL Question Time – Consult our panel ahead of Gameweek 9

15 October 2019 951 comments
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Fantasy Premier League managers have had longer than usual to prepare for the next Gameweek.

We are just emerging from the latest international break of the campaign but that does not mean our dilemmas are any simpler.

Managers are considering selling their Liverpool assets, Manchester City are perhaps as hard to predict as ever before and we are in need of some answers.

We have put together another panel of managers to help provide some for you this week…

Who’s on the panel this week?

Hindu Monkey – Longtime Scout poster with a brutal blog to boot, HM has delivered an excellent insight throughout his FPL career. His best finish in a fantastic 11-year history was an excellent 2932nd and rose to recent Twitter-fame for his founding of the Barnes Train™ movement.

Gregor – Part of the moderator team, Gregor has an enviable FPL history with three top 1k finishes and a further three top 10k finishes, with a best of 29th in the world in 2016/17.

G-Whizz – Also part of the moderator team, currently in his fifth FPL season, G-Whizz managed a personal best finish of 4,404 in 2018/19.

Neale Rigg – Esteemed deputy editor of Fantasy Football Scout and recent survivor of Hackgate. Despite that setback, Neale remains second in the FFS Mods and Cons league, sat at 47k worldwide, and potentially on course to record a fourth career top 10k finish.

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The Complete Guide to FPL Gameweek 9
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  1. Trovsmash
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Hi lads, I need some help making a draft decision.

    Drop who for Ryan Fraser?
    A. Cantwell
    B. James
    C. Ceballos

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      C

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    2. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No one surely he’s not a first team player

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

        see below, I suspect he gets back into the team now he's over illness and injury?

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        1. Ask Yourself
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          He’s been fit for weeks mate

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    3. antis0cial
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Is that the best option available?

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

        yeah, the best option, I suspect now that he's fit that he will get back into the team sooner rather than later, he's class when he starts.
        I thought he was worth the punt? - as he is a far better fpl asset than the 3 I could get rid of.

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        1. ShaunGoater123
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Tough one.

          James feels like he might start gettign rotated a little bit if martial is back and United are so poor.

          Ceballos not nailed, but if does play arsenal have great fixtures.

          I'd probably go James but its a real coin toss

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

            I also have Pogba, so i feel one united is enough right? if that were to help make the decision..?

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            1. ShaunGoater123
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              yeah if you have pogba then one united is more then enough in my opinion

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

      In order of getting rid of - C, B, A.

      I had C for like 4 weeks and he's completely worthless as an FPL asset. A is over the honeymoon period, so B has a slight chance of doing something for you but still is now out of form.

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  2. In Carrick we trust
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Gtg?

    Pope
    Taa, dunk, Pereira
    Kdb, cantwell, salah, sterling
    Abraham, haller, jimenez

    Bench, mcgovern, lundstram, simpson, hayden

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  3. RubberDucky
    6 years, 10 months ago

    So i find myself back at Holles St as RD Junior is now over due, im looking concerned, except yet again im here during my WC week so concerned for my FPL team more than i should be.
    If the midwife asks why, i should lie this time and go with protocol!

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  4. Raf
    • 17 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    On a WC, any changes? Or gtg

    Pope button

    Taa ota Kelly Tomori Lund

    Mane maddison kdb McGinn Mount

    Vardy tammy Wilson

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

      Gtg imo mate, dont really see any glaring changes. Solid picks in all fronts. Have quite a similar team myself,
      Have r.perreira over tomori, cantwell and yarmo over mcginn and mad , aguero over vardy.
      Honestly been considering the kun -> vardy move myself , only really holding back due to my mini league having kun in just about every team. What are your thoughts though on kun vs vardy?

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      1. Raf
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I hate rotation so I’m sticking with guys who play every week.

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    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Too much money on bench imo

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      1. Raf
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        What would you do? Downgrade McGinn?

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  5. jake0910
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A. Son & Haller
    B. Auba & yarmelenko

    Need some advice please chaps

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

      Definitely B, especially long-term.

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  6. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    what do you prefer over the next 2 weeks?

    a) Adrian, Dendonker, Son & Pukki > Gazzaniga , Tielemans (or Perez), KDB & Connolly - 8

    B) Adrian , Son, Pukki > Gazzaniga , Martial , Vardy -4

    Rest of team:
    Button
    Soyuncu, Lowton, Tomori, Rico , Lundstram
    Salah, Sterling, Mount
    Abraham , Auba

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

      I'd just swap Adrian this GW and do Son > KDB next

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      1. ShaunGoater123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        can't afford that unfortunately. Would be 0.2 short.

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  7. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Hi guys,

    Haller & Cantwell > Maupay & Yarmo (free) worth it?

    Rest of the team:

    GK: Heaton / 4.0
    DEF: Trent / Ota/ Montoya / (Lowton) / (Lund)
    MID: Salah / Sterling / KDB / Cantwell / (Dend)
    FWD: Wilson / Tammy / Haller

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  8. Brosstan
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I'm considering making one transfer a week just to bring in the striker who's playing Norwich and capping them. Thoughts?

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

      It will be fun to make one week transition from McGoldrick to Aguero 😀

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    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Should I captain Wilson over Tammy this GW?

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      1. Brosstan
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        The answer is in my question.

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  9. DavidMunday815
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Hey guys - apologies for the issues with the Google Form this morning. We've fixed it now and you should be able to submit your questions no problem!

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

    Hi lads
    I hope you are all well.
    Current team
    Pope, button
    Taa, ota, perreira, lund, lowton
    Mane, KDB, Yarmo, Cantw, Mount
    Aguero, Jimi, Tammy

    0.6 itb
    Looking for an rmt
    Thoughts on kun to vardy?
    Main rivals in mini league have kun, worth the risk of switching or best to keep kun?

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  11. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    TAA, Soyoncu, Lundstram, Rico, xxx

    a) Otamendi + King
    b) Mings/Kelly + Wilson

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    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      * in b) also can be Lowton or any other 4.6 def

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

      Kelly + Wilson and then bench Kelly for 4 gameweeks until the better fixtures arrive. You can get away with the other 4 defenders.

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      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        thats my thinking mate, thanx!

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  12. Slitherene
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Heaton*
    Soyuncu Tomori Digne*
    Mount Son KdB Salah
    C.Wilson Pukki* Ayew*
    Pope VvD* Diop Stephens

    2 FT, 2.2 ITB

    A) VvD + Ayew -> 4.5 + Vardy
    B) Digne + Ayew -> 4.5 + Abraham

    LEI attack cover or a CHE triple up?

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

    Just caught up with England highlights.
    Was Sterling playing more centrally/rightwards as opposed to his recent city positioning (further left)?

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      More centrally for his goals but initially positioned wide right

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    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Played central when he looked threatening. And it was Bulgaria who were shocking

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  14. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Thank god the international break nightmare is nearly over

    Time for some proper football again 🙂

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    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Amen to that

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    2. Rik Waller
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Still 4 days... 🙁

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    3. Brosstan
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Just 4 weeks to the next one 😉

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  15. oi no professionals
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Pick one to bring in:
    A. Rico
    B. Dunk
    C. Mings
    D. Diop

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    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A for the lolz

      13 pointer coming v Norwich as he's my first sub

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  16. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Ryan ( button)
    Taa otamendi lowton (mings lundstram)
    Salah kdb yarmolenko mcginn (cantwell)
    Aguero vardy pukki

    2ft 0.1 itb

    I was thinking pukki and cantwell to Jimmy and 4.5 mid

    Good moves ?

    Thanks

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Or maybe pukki to king as Bournemouth plays Norwich ?

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  17. gooner_112233445566
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Which one for next 4 gameweeks?

    A) taa, pereira, kdb, sterling, auba/mane
    B) taa, soy, kdb, sterling, aguero
    C) pereira, boly/tomori, kdb, sterling, aguero

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  18. chrisw333
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Feedback appreciated - option A or B on Wildcard (or suggestions)
    Option A
    Pope - McGovern
    TAA - Soyuncu - Tomori - *Targett - Rico
    *Salah - De Bruyne - Mount - McGinn - *Saka
    *Auba - Wilson - Abraham

    Option B
    Pope - McGovern
    TAA - Soyuncu - Tomori - *Boly - Rico
    *Mane - De Bruyne - Mount - McGinn - *Maddison
    *Vardy - Wilson - Abraham

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B has too much money on bench imo

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      1. chrisw333
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Fair point, maybe C?
        Option C
        Pope - McGovern
        TAA - Soyuncu - Tomori - Targett - Rico
        *Mane - De Bruyne - Mount - *Saka - *Maddison
        *Auba - Wilson - Abraham

        so Saka & Rico / Targett on bench?

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        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Yep C!

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      2. chrisw333
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks. Sad to lose McGinn but need some Leicester in there with their fixtures.

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  19. teneighty
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I have 2 FTs and my planned next 3 moves are Son + Salah + Pukki -> Maddison + Mané + Auba. The problem is that I would like to give all three players I'm taking out one more week but I don't want to burn a transfer.

    Which move would you do this week?

    A) Sala -> Mané
    or
    B) Son - > Maddison

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Salah this week

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

        Even with the doubts over Son's gametime?

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        1. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          what doubts?

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

            Well, he has been rested after prevoius international breaks and they have a CL game next week.

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

              He wasn't rested after last IB though and with the situation they are in right now, not sure if Pochettino can afford to rest him and play Moura, who he obviously doesn't trust/rate highly.

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

      A

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    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

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

        Seems like a unanimous A. Thanks for the replies guys.

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

    Pope
    TAA, Ota, Soy
    Sterling, Mane, Mount, Yarmo
    Auba, Tammy, Pukki

    (Montoya, Lund, Dendoncker)

    1FT, 0.2m in the bank. Save?

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

      Or Pukki out?

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    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Save yep

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  21. Lynchy77
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Leno
    Van dijk wan-bissaka Kelly
    Salah Maddison guendouzi ndombele de bruyne
    Aubameyang firmino

    Bench
    Ryan diop long lascelles

    Would you do any changes. Questioning salah or firmino atm

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    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      WC or no WC?

      If non WC team looks fine tbh. Long term I’d want to ditch Leno and just go with Ryan and fodder - imo it’s pointless rotating keepers as almost always pick the wrong one. Can then pump that money into improving AWB, Guendouzi or ndombele

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      1. Lynchy77
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I have wc up my sleeve but not sure if I wanna use it just yet.

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  22. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A) Auba KDB Wilson Maddison +0.5m
    B) Auba Sterling King Maddison +0.1m
    C) Vardy Sterling Wilson Yarmolenko +1.7m (could have Madd over Yarm...)

    Pope McGovern
    TAA Söyüncü Dunk Lundstram Rico
    Mane ___ ___ Mount Cantwell
    ___ Abraham ___

    Also if you don’t mind - I can sell Cantwell for 4.8. Would you downgrade to a 4.4 given I’ll hardly play him so long as my team is 343?

    Much appreciated 🙂

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    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      The one with Kev!

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    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      And yes. Dendonker. Or Longstaff at 4.5 🙂

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      1. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers for the replies mate. You think it’s alright to go with Kev over Sterling as my only City player? No fear of KDB injury meaning he’s eased back in / out longer than anticipated?

        Also, would you say Auba is worth it?

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        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          KDB this season is the best FPL asset. It’s whether you want another City player. See below on my conundrum. It’s similar deciding between Auba, Kun and Sterling

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  23. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Best pick here and why? Cheers 🙂

    A. 3-4-3 (Vardy+Auba+4.5)
    B. 3-4-3 (C.Wilson+Agüero+4.5)
    C. 3-5-2 (C.Wilson+Sterling+4.5)

    Pope • (4.0)
    TAA • Söyüncü • Tomori/Dunk • (Lunds • Rico)
    KDB • Mount • Mané • Maddison • XXX
    Tammy • XXX • XXX

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

      A

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    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks mate. That’s sort of my preference this morning. Want Kun(C) for those two juicy home games. Do love the long term fixtures of A though

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    3. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A seems to most fit the wildcard template.

      I’m almost tempted to say C though - maybe just because I’m struggling to drop Sterling myself!

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah they could all work out. I think C is my least favourite though as I don’t trust captaining him. Kind of want to get Kun haha 🙂

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

          Exactly my thoughts. Rule out C then mate. 7 games 21 days someone said. He's going to haul but can you pick it? I feel more confident predicting the others.

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          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            It’s very hard. What’s your thoughts on C.Wilson? I’ve been burnt before!! Also, where was your Toon-Hammers team? 🙂

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    4. teneighty
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Wilson over Vardy and I think Sterling will prove better value than Kun over the coming gameweeks. But that's just a hunch.

      So C for me.

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  24. RashFraud
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Pukki > Tammy worth a -4?

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    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Possibly not. Free, definitely but a hit is risky

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    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I'm considering this too, but not sure its worth it.

      Home stats are generally good, but he's blanked in four of his five games at the Bridge in all comps this season, and thats a bit worrying if you're taking a hit.

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      1. xHaTr
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Had several big chances at home to Liverpool and Brighton however

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

      thanks guys. might just do it for free next week

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    4. Brosstan
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Absolutely worth it medium term. Just do it.

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

    Is there any good evidence for the impact Lacazette has on Aubameyang returns and who scores more when they play together?
    Any argument for having both - or is that crazy?

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

      Has to be Auba. But he may be pushed out to the left

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

        Thanks - but I'm just wondering if his returns are affected that much or whether he benefits from laca-love

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    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      They're never going to get a better long run of fixtures if you did fancy the double attack. Would be gold if it worked.

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    3. xHaTr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Have looked at the comparison tool for Auba in games where Laca didnt start v where he did, and there is no measurable difference in the key stats eg touches in box, shots in box, shots on target etc

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  26. Nellybc
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    On W/C, do i go with Pope or Ryan for the GK slot ??

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    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Meh

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

      flip a coin

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    3. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      keep Whichever you had previously. If neither, Ryan as he’s cheaper

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

        good idea ^

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  27. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Who would you swap to get Wilson in?

    a) Pukki
    b) Haller

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    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I’d say Haller

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  28. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Would you forego Leicester attack + Auba on a WC if it means being able to fit in Sterling, KDB, Mane, Mount, Abraham, Wilson, Yarmolenko as a front 7?

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  29. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Can any Stat Munchers tell me if there has ever been a propensity towards more clean sheets and less goals being scored after an IB?
    This theory has recently plopped into my head, what with jaded players and a routine change etc.
    I'm leaning towards a 532 set-up this week, I think I maybe on on to something.!

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    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      More hits? 😉

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      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        No sir, already in place. 🙂

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  30. Bubz
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Have exact cash to do Pukki ---> Jiminez. Would you?

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

      If you already have Tammy and/or Wilson, yes

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    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      If you sell Pukki, he'll brace and Jimenez will blank.

      If you keep Pukki, he'll blank and Jimenez will haul.

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

        This is true

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    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I would

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    4. Brosstan
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ya

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