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The Southampton players I’m considering for my ‘big-at-the-back’ FPL team

8 September 2020 1137 comments
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A Fantasy Premier League veteran of 11 years, Darren Wiles has an incredible track record with three top 1k finishes in the last four seasons.

Unusually for me, I was a little late to the Fantasy Football party this season. All while most managers were busy planning their drafts since the launch, I was busy packing up boxes in the process of moving house. 

I have been desperate to get started and now that mission has been completed, I have finally been able to start planning for Gameweek 1.

It’s easy to see why moving house is widely regarded as a stressful time in our lives but let me tell you…it’s a walk in the park compared to working out how we’re going to get in the Manchester United and Manchester City assets into our teams for Gameweek 2.

So, after registering my team, assessing the fixtures and diving into some data in the Premium Members Area, I now feel ready and equipped to share my current draft along with a few ideas I have.

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  1. Cojones of Destiny
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    which option:
    a. Son + Brewster + 1£ (4/4/2)
    b. ASM + Jim + 0,5£ (3/4/3)

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      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      A

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    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Does it not depend on the extra defender? B

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      1. Cojones of Destiny
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        yep it does will have to play 4,5 def if option A

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  2. Hairy Potter
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    If Doherty was still at Wolves he'd be in my team, but not sure he is as attractive now he's gone to Spurs.

    Has there been any indication that Spurs might change to 3 at the back or are they expected to line up with a back 4?

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    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      I agree. Too many unknowns for an expensive def. Watch and see imo.

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    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Indicators are back 4, but more like a 3 when in possession. He'll be a deluxe Aurier.

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    3. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      My concern is did spurs only play like that with aurier because it was aurier and he couldn't be trusted to defend? Especially now that this tactic had been shared to the world, teams will be set up to counter it.

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      1. ow00019
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Totally agree with this. There was a reason why aurier was tasked with as little defensive work as possible. Don't like the assumption that Doherty is a straight replacement. Having said that can see him doing more attacking than davies given his role at wolves. Possibly a few more clean sheets but less attacking returns being in a back 4. Not sure it's a great trade off.

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    4. ivantys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Spurs' play style doesn't usually allow fullbacks to score goals too.

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    5. One Man
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      I’m starting with Doherty. Fact that Darren W. Is starting with him gives me confidence. Can always ship out for Laporte if he doesn’t bomb forward first few games. He’ll get plenty clean sheets first few anyway.

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      1. ow00019
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        The same Laporte who's got Covid?

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        1. One Man
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          Yes, not a broken leg, just China virus!! He’ll be grand in four weeks time, long enough to assess Doherty.

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  3. The FPL Units
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    Sorry bottomed.

    Nailed it.

    McCarthy / Button
    TAA/VvD/Robbo/Vinagre/Struijk
    Havertz/KdB/Bruno/Soucek/Bissouma
    Werner/Adams/Mitro

    A couple to watch upto kick off.

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      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      *kdb is Auba for the first two weeks.

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      1. nani is michael jackson
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Ah.

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    2. nani is michael jackson
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Bamford sneaks one in, weekend ruined. KdB & Bruno for gw1? A lot of bench money

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      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Yeah but they have lots of attacking points in them and should give me around 600 points for a set and forget def (bar injuries and covid).

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    3. Jullepuu
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      2 of your players definitely won't play and 3 others might not play either and then there is Havertz as well who might not start

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      1. Jullepuu
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Well if you have Auba there it's still not good imo

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          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          Yeah will need to monitor vinagre and soucek situation and swap out if need me. So should be good for GW1.

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    4. Mayor of Flair
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Ya it's good but imagine how annoyed you'll be every time Liverpool lose a CS?

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        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Will need to roll with it and remember its a long run def outlook.

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    5. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      3-3-3 in Week 1 not optimal.

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    6. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Just double up on pool defense, I think triple up is too much.
      Assuming everyone has TAA, you only want one extra for the upside risk potential, a triple up is too inflexible and risky for me

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        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Yes agree its a risk but feel I need 3 not to have Salah/mane.

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        1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          TAA & Robbo for me, then you could even have Salah anyway (for Bruno)

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    7. One Man
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Like this a lot. Like the triple pool defence, can’t always be a sheep on here and miss a chance to get ahead due to people‘a sceptism, Darren W, even see’s the value in tripling up Pool defence. Midfield is similar to mine, so not going to criticise that. Up top same as mine too but I’ve Doherty in defence, (possible changing to Laporte) instead of Che Adams, but it’s close as I do like Adams too, just afraid of the 2 Irish boys eating into his game minutes.

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        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Thanks! I want flexibility to play 3 up front when needed and allows different formation if injury or covid strike.

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        1. One Man
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          Good point. Few on here are. implementing a strategy for Covid. Could end up with Adams in my squad be4 Saturday myself, as not certain Doherty will be as formidable attacking in a back four.

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  4. Mayor of Flair
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    Please pick one of:

    A. TAA & Alli

    or

    B. VVD & Son

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      I'm on A

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    2. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Taa pretty essential really, so A

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    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      A

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    4. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      A

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  5. edfiasco
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    Finally happy with this, little bit different too I think. RMT please

    McCarthy
    TTA Doherty James
    Auba Son Saka Havertz
    Ings Jimi Antonio

    Nylan Vinagre Johnson Lemina

    1.5ITB for Son to Bruno

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    1. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      How you feeling about no Werner?

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      1. edfiasco
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Feeling like wait and see i think.

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      2. The Big Fella
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        I haven't got him either. I am going to wait and see how he does. If he blanks once or twice, he will be sold and his price will drop quickly given his ownership

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    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Achtung. No bench.

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      1. edfiasco
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Thanks, pretty happy with Vinagre OTB compared to previous teams!

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    3. dbeck
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      James and Vinagre perhaps to risky, really hope james nails down the RB/RWB spot as will be great at 5m

      Going without Mo and Werner GW1 could really hurt

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    4. SADIO SANÉ
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      absolutely no idea how often Saka will start, but that's an easy fix if he doesn't - I like it

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      1. edfiasco
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        thanks

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    5. Von Lipwig
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      I prefer Taylor or Justin to Vinagre. Nice team though

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      1. edfiasco
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Thanks

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    6. ow00019
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      It's a fine team if you're confident with captaincy picks?

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      1. edfiasco
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Not 100% what you mean by confident in this context?

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        1. ow00019
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          You only have 1 obvious big hitter in Auba. Do you think Trent, Son, Ings, Jimi are going to provide reliable enough captaincy support such that you don't need a second big hitter?

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          1. edfiasco
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 9 days ago

            Yes I'm happy with Auba for a while certainly and looking to bring in Bruno who I left the armband on from Feb with good results.

            Thanks

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  6. Red Red Robins
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    ANy word on Soucek? Im guessing best to find a sub just in case.

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    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Presuming we'll know something by end of the week.

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      1. Red Red Robins
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Thanks mate

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    2. dbeck
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      press conference will tell, if he is out i'll just go to a 4.5m mid and move my 4.0 def to a 4.5 to play gw1

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      1. Red Red Robins
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Thinking to keep him in, saves me a trasnfer tbh

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        1. dbeck
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          i see, I only really need him for Gw1 to cover my Martial benching

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          1. Red Red Robins
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 days ago

            He'll be on my bench all season i think, just a good option

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            1. dbeck
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 days ago

              until you re 0.1 short of your dream move....

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              1. Red Red Robins
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 9 days ago

                Very possible haha

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      2. Garlana
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Yeh I'm doing this, 4-4-2 doesn't look too bad.

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        1. dbeck
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          apart from KWP, i am not sold on any of the 4.5 def guys now Vinagre might be risky, who you looking at?

          I have Taylor on my bench already

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          1. Garlana
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 9 days ago

            Mmm I'm keeping an eye out still but I've got taa, Robbo, Saiss, Webster and Justin atm.

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        2. Red Red Robins
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          Right now im 541

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  7. CAREFREEE
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    Do we know about Sako at Arsernal?

    Looked decent in the Community Shield but I'm struggling to find anywhere that details what lineups and subs were used for Arsenal's pre season friendlies.

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    1. dbeck
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      I think he is the best 5.5m option

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      1. edfiasco
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        I agree

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    2. nani is michael jackson
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Really good looking young player, but he’ll undoubtedly lose a lot of mins to Pepe & Willian this season

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      1. Limbo
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Yeah

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  8. southcoastbeast
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    morning all, i am fairly settled on this team now, my only worry is how to get a united attacker in gwk2 and which one.

    thoughts on my team and what changes i should make ?

    mccarthy
    taa / justin / dier
    asm / salah / auba / ali
    ings / werner / mitro

    ( button / lascelles / mitchell / bissouma )
    0itb

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  9. Thomas Shelby from Birmingh…
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    Currently settled on this team. Planning to WC GW4
    McCarthy Nyland
    TAA Digne Tierney Coady (Douglas)
    Salah Auba JWP Traore (Reed)
    Werner Ings (4.5)

    Can do Digne > Azpi/Chilwell,
    Tierney > AWB,
    Coady > B Davies.
    Anyone else going big at the back?

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  10. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    David Brooks expecting a bid for him from Leicester City. If Bournemouth sell him, they are probably more likely to get relegated in the Championship that promoted next season

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    1. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Villa interested in Josh King too.

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      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        They are selling all of their best players.

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        1. dbeck
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          have they bought anyone yet?

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    2. ivantys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Taht's sad, I wanted Bournemouth back

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    3. Flair
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Would be nice for Vardy

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  11. Von Lipwig
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    Looking at saving FT GW2 and Bench Boosting.
    Any thoughts guys? Much appreciated...

    Ryan (Button)
    TAA Robbo Dier KWP (Mitchel)
    Mane Son Soucek (Rash Foden)
    Werner Mitro CheA

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    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      That could be ok, I'd hold on for BB. Surely that Utd, City, Villa, Burnley DGW will not be too far in the future.

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  12. SADIO SANÉ
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    any team without Werner gets a bad 'rating' almost every time, it's hilarious - had no idea he was the second coming until Chelsea signed him, it's gonna be fun to watch

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    1. Dr. Rog
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      first flop of the season

      mass transfers out for Martial... he will have an amazing purple patch at some point - but from GW1 is very punty

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      1. All about that Baines
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        That's exactly what a non-Werner owner would say

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    2. MoSalalalalalalalalah
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      I've been considering Vardy over Werner? My only problem would be is that I don't have a Chelsea asset. Thoughts?

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      1. ivantys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        I'm getting chelsea assets from week 3 or 3 onwards

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        1. ivantys
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          *3 or 4

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        2. MoSalalalalalalalalah
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          This is definitely a possibility for me. Start with Vardy, then WC GW3 to shift in City/Man U/Chelsea + other assets

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          1. ivantys
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 days ago

            Vardy's weeks 4 and 5 are damn juicy. He always scores a lot against the bottom half sides at home.

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      2. SADIO SANÉ
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        depends on lots of things really, but don't worry too much about coverage. Do you think Vardy outscores Werner? that's all you need to decide

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        1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          Couldn't tell you, only seen Werner play a few times, but looking at his Bundesliga stats, then yes

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          1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 days ago

            If I look at it for the first 5 games, I do think Werner has better fixtures

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    3. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Happy to let him start - perfect Jimmy placeholder for GW3 if I don't like the look of him early doors

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    4. dbeck
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Doing Werner to a 6m striker allows me to keep Mo (along with Auba and one of Alli/Son/Kai/Ziyech). I felt it was a fair trade

      The 6m striker options look imo a lot better than the same price in mids

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      1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Both 6m price ranges are rather bad

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      2. SADIO SANÉ
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        agree,
        the cheap forwards look better than the same price mids
        the 7-9m mids look better than the same price forwards

        just my opinion of course, but that's what I'm basing my team on

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    5. rnrd
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      I believe Werner makes sense if you give him at least the first 5GW run

      which could be worth it.

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      1. Andy_Social
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        "That's exactly what a non-Werner owner would say"

        Well I had him and took him out after reading some posts here a few hours ago. With one, two or all of Ziyech, Havertz and Pulisic probably missing GW1, and Liverpool GW2, I was persuaded to leave him until assessing for the 2FT week of GW3 or later.

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        1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          What about Vardy GW1 & GW2, then if Werner hits form WC GW3 and bring him in?

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          1. Andy_Social
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 days ago

            I've got Vardy. I just went Ings and banked the 1m for now.

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        2. rnrd
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          I'm not really convinced by Werner for the first 2 but you have to keep the premium spot ready upfront from the start to potentially bring him in or martial.

          So you need a 9/10osh player upfront from the start and I actually could not really find a better option than werner.

          Maybe Kane but pre-season and fitness is a concern (+ europa game)
          Firmino might be very punty but interesting.
          Maybe Ings + cash reserve

          (I don't like Jimenez first two fixtures)

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          1. Andy_Social
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 days ago

            I've got Vardy. GW3 when I do Auba>City premium, I have the options of going to Aguero, Kane, Werner, Martial.

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            1. rnrd
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 9 days ago

              good plan then.

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    6. Elskied
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      I'm considering a punt on Giroud for the first game. With the current injuries / potential non-starters at Chelsea, and with Girouds recent form...could Lampard may start with Werner LW, Giroud up top, keeping his 'big guns' safe for the Liverpool match?

      Thoughs?

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  13. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    Presuming Soucek is eligible to play, which one?

    A) Soucek + Saka
    B) Soucek + ASM
    C) Saka + ASM

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    1. Limbo
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Saka's minutes are worry so easy call C for me.

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  14. Bainesill
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    Anyone care to rip apart my team? 2 x 4m defenders and 2 x 4.5m mid isn't very attractive but that's what it has to be..

    Ryan (Button)
    TAA Digne Robertson Mitchell (Douglas)
    Salah Auba Alli Bissouma (Lemina)
    Werner Adams (Wood)

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    1. Limbo
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Walton instead of Button (Button moved to WBA).

      Downgrade Digne to 4.5 (Will be challenged for spot kicks this season)
      Use cash Upgrade Lemina to 6.0 from Trossard/Periera/Eze etc

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  15. All about that Baines
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    McCarthy (Nyland)
    TAA KWP Mitchell Taylor (4.0)
    BRuno Auba Son Armstrong Bissouma
    Werner Vardy Mitrovic

    Any Suggestions??

    Need a 4.0 starting defender as well

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  16. dbeck
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    With Vinagre a risk and Burnely not playing, I may need two 4.5 def to play GW1. Assuming one is KWP, who is the other?

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    1. ivantys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Same problem with me, I'm going with brighton's one for now.

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      1. dbeck
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        thats surely 2 points, if thats the case, is Mitchell just the best bet if its just needed for Gw1

        Are you thinking Brighton def as an option longer term?

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        1. ivantys
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          Yup in that case, I would start with mitchell instead of the brighton def.

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        2. ivantys
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

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    2. MoSalalalalalalalalah
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      I'd rather have Mitchell (4m) and a 5m

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      1. dbeck
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        you think Mitchell starts GW1?

        5m def bring in Sheff Utd, nailed Wolves and Spurs guys, i get the appeal

        I do also think KWP is a steal at 4.5m and dont want to ditch him

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        1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          Heard that he's been getting a few starts during preseason. Here's my defence if it helps 🙂

          TAA | Davies | KWP (Saiss & Mitchell)

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    3. Visionaries
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      I've gone Justin, tempted by KWP also

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      1. dbeck
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        KWP post restart, 3rd most passes into the box in the entire soton team. Soton 4th highest xg post restart. KWP is actually a thing, i'd defo pick over Justin (Evans is suspended, Chilwell has gone and Periera is crocked)

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        1. Visionaries
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          Agree, but not comfortable going double Soton defence

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          1. dbeck
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 days ago

            Ditch McCarthy then, i have 🙂

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    4. Limbo
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      You could take a punt on double saints? Bednarek...

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  17. The Mighty Whites
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    Thoughts?

    McCarthy, Button

    TAA, Dier, Justin, Ayling, Mitchell

    Salah, Aubameyang, Alli, ASM, Bissouma

    Werner, Ings, Mitrovic

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    1. dbeck
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      perfect template team, g2g

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      1. The Mighty Whites
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Cheers, pal

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    2. Limbo
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Nice to see Ayling. If Leeds can do well he'll do well.

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  18. ivantys
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    So my head's telling me to get rid of doherty so I could go auba+ double spurs+ double palace+ double leicester attacks. It also allows me to see whether zaha or barnes is more worth getting rid of and covers both in case I pick the wrong 7m.

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  19. rnrd
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    Having a look at gthe "leaked" Magnus Carlsen team yesterday and seeing he picked Ramsdale made me looking into it.

    Actually, Ramsdale had 128 saves last year. Clearly BOU defense let him down. Now playing behind a much stronger defense (Henderson made 97 saves last year), do you believe Ramsdale is worth the 0.5 compared to McCarthy (79 saves) and Ryan (117 saves) ?

    I think he's worth the 0.5 compared to McCarthy, now it's a bit closer compared to Ryan who could benefit from an improved defense this year too (Ben White)

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    1. ivantys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Sheffield's fixtures are quite terrible in 4, 6, 7 and 8. The rotating keepers are better unless you don't mind doing ramsdale+mccarthy with extra 0.5. Those 2 combine damn well.

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      1. rnrd
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        I don't rotate keepers and I actually plan to WC on GW5 or 6

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        1. ivantys
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          Then he's good to go, lots of potential clean sheets from 1-4/5

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    2. dbeck
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Ramsdale imo will be the highest scoring non-premium GK, I just need to .5 so cant go there but he is a very good gk pick

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    3. linkafu
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Agree, but you have to know that Mc Carthy missed around 10 games last year

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  20. Atimis
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    Any suggestions how would you finish this team with 27.5?

    Have some ideas but would also hear your suggestions.

    McCarthy/Nyland
    TAA/Davies/Egan/KWP/Mitchell
    Salah/Auba/X/X/4.5
    Werner/X/X

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    1. xHaTr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Alli ASM Ings Mitrovic is 0.5 over that. Downgrade Davies or Egan to a 4.5 and do that

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  21. FPL Brains
    • Has Moderation Rights
    6 years, 9 days ago

    Let me know your thoughts please:

    McCarthy, Steer
    Davies, Vinagre, TAA, Justin, Taylor
    ASM, Auba, Soucek, Son, Salah
    Werner, Adams, Mitro

    My defence I'm set on. My only apprehension now is Son. I've not seen him in many teams, he's been massive at the end of the lockdown games and in pre-season, am I missing a trick here? Will Kane coming back really hinder him that much?

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    1. Limbo
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Completely unremarkable. So will probably do very well.

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    2. linkafu
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      No worries about Vinagre in portugal, Justin not nailes or Taylor not nailed?

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  22. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    Thoughts? Think I've nailed it

    0.5 ITB

    Ramsdale
    Trent | KWP | Davies
    ASM | Auba (C) | Saka | Mane (V)
    DCL | Ings | Werner

    GK: Nyland | Säiss | Mitchell | Reed

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    1. dbeck
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      excellent team- i don think you've nailed it, 0.5 to do Ings to Martial?

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      1. dbeck
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        *do

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      2. MoSalalalalalalalalah
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Thanks man, nah it's just money that I don't know what to do with, but that's a possibility lol

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        1. dbeck
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          i'm on very similar, just came to the conclusion i cant do two 5.5m mid, i dont like them enough and prefer a 6m striker.

          ASM to Kai/Ziyech and Werner to Adams is pretty much my team, with Ings to Martial my likely move

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          1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 days ago

            Very solid, only worry would be Kai/Ziyech starting

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            1. dbeck
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 days ago

              agreed, press conf should tell me more, if it doesnt, Alli or Son can be in that spot

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    2. sumatera
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      is Saka nailed?

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      1. Shineonme
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Saka is definitely not nailed.

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    3. Limbo
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Saka weakest link. Maybe better starting options at 6.0 with the 0.5 itb?

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      1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Saka isn't nailed, but there aren't many better options in the 5.5-6 range

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        1. Jonnyb40
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          What about Armstrong at 5.5 or lundstrum

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          1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 days ago

            Tripling on Southampton? And is Lundstram really better than Saka?

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            1. Jonnyb40
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 9 days ago

              Maybe not better but he would be nailed I think.

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              1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 9 days ago

                Berge could be playing over him? Idk, Sheffield fans?

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        2. Limbo
          • 16 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          One of the 6.0m players could do v well. Lots of options at 6.0 with BAP potential. I like Trossard/Eze/Pereira/Hernández/JWP - and at a punt, McGinn

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          1. dbeck
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 days ago

            I agree but which one, start with Pereira, is that good? Idk

            I dont hate saka and leaving the 0.5 back to jump on one of the guys youve mentioned

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            1. Limbo
              • 16 Years
              6 years, 9 days ago

              Think I'd rather take a shot. Need the transfers for KDB & Captain switches for the big hitters.

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          2. MoSalalalalalalalalah
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 days ago

            I do like the look of Pereira, JWP and Armstrong. Not sure on tripling up on Southampton, however. Thoughts?

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  23. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    Is Reece James nailed?

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    1. dbeck
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      not to start with, Azpi still around. He could become nailed this season, if so, jump on him quick as he will be golden

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      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        probably say it's the other way round tbh, he will start until Chilwell gets back imo

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        1. dbeck
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          Chilwell on the left, James on the right no?

          Or you saying Azpi will move left making the right spot open for James?

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          1. SADIO SANÉ
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 9 days ago

            first few weeks - James RB, Azpi LB
            afterwards - Azpi RB, Chilwell LB

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    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      negative

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      1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Could Azpi not start at CB?

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        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 days ago

          in a 2? don't think so - expecting it to be Azpi Zouma Silva Chilwell

          but I could be wrong

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  24. Flair
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/jose-mourinho-dangerous-ndombele-transfer-18886100

    Short but great article on the friendly and Jose's Spurs

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  25. Visionaries
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    All of sudden tempted by Richarlison over Werner, good fixtures and frees up funds.

    A Auba, Salah, Mount, Son, Armstrong
    Richarlison, Mitrovic (2.0 ITB)

    B Auba, Salah, Son, ASM
    Werner, Mitrovic, Adams (1.5 ITB)

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    1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Makes way more sense just to go DCL because he's cheaper

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    2. Dr. Rog
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      DCL over Mitro

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      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        This

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    3. dbeck
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      B with Adams or Mitro to DCL

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  26. Elskied
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    I'm considering a punt on Giroud for the first game. With the current injuries / potential non-starters at Chelsea, and with Girouds recent form...could Lampard may start with Werner LW, Giroud up top, keeping his 'big guns' safe for the Liverpool match?

    Thoughs?

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    1. Elskied
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Giroud could easily get 2 or 3 against Brighton.

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    2. dbeck
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      to many 'ifs'

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    3. Limbo
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Risk reward. Could get a brace and into GW1 star team. Could also be Giroud, do nothing, get subbed - Tammy nets one.

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  27. billnats
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    1) Doherty, Soucek, Stephens
    2) Davies, Soucek, ASM
    3) Davies, Perreira, Stephens

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    1. linkafu
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      2

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  28. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    Is Justin still nailed until Pereira is back even though they’ve signed that Belgian fullback?

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    1. linkafu
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      Big question

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      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 days ago

        Seems too risky to assume either way, Lascelles it is (already have KWP)

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  29. Limbo
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    Anyone think KDB will drop after furious first GW1 Kneejersk with that % owned? Or enough folk realising that he's not playing and are actually planning to play him?

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    1. Limbo
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 days ago

      He's in nearly 1/3 of teams as it stands.

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  30. Weeb Kakashi
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 days ago

    By GW 3 will be having this lineup. So Wildcard intact for longer then.

    Salah KDB Havertz ASM
    Werner Martial Adams

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