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Pulisic and Azpilicueta miss out on Chelsea starting line-up for Brighton trip

14 September 2020 2159 comments
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Christian Pulisic (£8.5m) has missed out on Gameweek 1 of the Fantasy Premier League season, absent from the Chelsea squad named for a trip to Brighton.

Frank Lampard revealed the American midfielder was in contention to be involved on Monday night, but the Blues manager has elected to exercise caution in bringing him back so soon after last season’s injury – much to the chagrin of Pulisic’s 11.6% ownership.

Despite 8.0% Fantasy backing, Cesar Azpilicueta (£6.0m) has not been risked either, although he is fit enough for a place among the substitutes.

The Spaniard’s benching allows Marcos Alonso (£6.0m) and Reece James (£5.0m) a chance to occupy the left and right-back slots respectively in Chelsea’s defence, which sits in front of Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5.0m).

Chelsea’s most fashionable midfielder and forward make the grade, however. The 13.2% owned Kai Havertz (£8.5m) has been handed a place in the Blues’ front-three, where is joined by Timo Werner (£9.5m), the most popular Fantasy striker right now.

48.7% own the German international for Gameweek 1, more than double that of the second-most-owned Danny Ings (£8.5m), who currently sits in 23.6% of squads.

Whether or not Werner can make an explosive start to the Premier League depends on how well Brighton can contain Chelsea with their five-man defence tonight.

Graham Potter has selected Adam Webster (£4.5m), Lewis Dunk (£5.0m) and Ben White (£4.5m) as a centre-back trio, flanked by Solly March (£5.0m) and Tariq Lamptey (£4.5m) either side.

Yves Bissouma (£4.5m) continues to prove he is the new Dale Stephens (£4.5m) starting in a three-man midfield alongside new signing Adam Lallana (£6.5m), while Stephens is named on the bench.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI (5-3-2): Ryan; March, Webster, Dunk, White, Lamptey; Bissouma, Alzate, Lallana; Trossard, Maupay.

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): Kepa; Alonso, Zouma, Christensen, R James; Jorginho, Kanté, Mount; Havertz, Werner, Loftus-Cheek.

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  1. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    What position is Loftus Cheek even playing

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    1. KGFC
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      He himself doesn't know

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    2. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Pulisic placeholder

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      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Well he’s standing in the wrong place then

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    3. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      He doesnt know either

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      1. Hattrick Harry
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Terrible opinion

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    4. sirmorbach
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Best Brighton defender on the pitch imo

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    5. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Wait, loftus cheek is playing?

      *checks team sheets

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      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah he’s the bloke just kind of in the way between Werner and Havertz

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      2. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        He's not invisible, he's actively ruining everything

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    6. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      He’s walking around semi dazed

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    7. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Give him a break. The poor guy's socks were troubling him!

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  2. N00B
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    I cant wait to do Havertz to Pulisic

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    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Watch Havertz score in the second half now.

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    2. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Stay true to ur team arteta. Get willian

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  3. Don Kloppeone
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    So much for Werner and Havertz being my saviours from my sub 1mil OR GW1 😆

    Werner, looking promising. Havertz, so far, so uninspiring....

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  4. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Struggling to think of a more pointless footballer than Ruben Loftus Cheek.

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    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Had potential, injuries done him in. Same as Phil Jones

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      1. Bushwhacker
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Now there's a backhanded compliment.

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    2. Zimo
      • 7 Years
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      Joelinton

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    3. el polako
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Harry Winks ?

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      1. SackWenger
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Agree with this - hopefully keeps getting selected

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      2. Utopsis
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        THIS

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

      I actually tried to but couldn't

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    5. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Daniel James.

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      1. Bushwhacker
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        If you're a fan a marking dives James is consistent entertainment.

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    6. Nightcrawler
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Ox
      Iwobi

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    7. Jolly Good
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Lingard

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    8. Railwayman
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I know one - Solanke. The legend has it that he is a striker and even gets paid for not scoring goals or doing anything good on the pitch.

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      1. Solanke
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Oof .. I'm upset

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    9. SackWenger
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Nketiah

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    10. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Alli, lingard, joelinton, solanke, mcburnie, winks

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    11. SackWenger
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Iheanacho can be added to the list too

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  5. Salah(c)
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    any 5.5 mids to replace asm?

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    1. Warby84
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I like Klich

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    2. spiritof82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Podence or Doucoure maybe?

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      1. spiritof82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Harrison seemed decent too.

        I'd stick with ASM for now though. A 5.5 mid isn't going to score big points every week and you clearly picked him for a reason.

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

      I’m tempted with Podence but possible rotation risk.

      Giving ASM another week I think though

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    4. EmreCan Hustle
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Harrison?

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    5. Cymro
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Harrison or Klich for Leeds. Playing Fulham next too.

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    6. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Klich

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    7. ivantys
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Probably Leeds or Wolves ones

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    8. ace3.1415
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Why replace ASM tho?

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    9. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Podence or Harrison. Lots of options now. But hold ASM

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    10. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Replacing a 5.5 mid after he blanked one game?

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    11. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Need to see another 90.

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    12. Captain Fozzy
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Why would you want to swap ASM? You shouldn't expect a 5.5 to return each week and he has just as much a chance to return as those that did in GW1 in GW2

      However if you are set on doing so perhaps Klich

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    13. F4L
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      1 return from 3 is about good enough @5.5 mil.

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    14. Boxwoods
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Podence and Kilch looking contenders. Prolly best to give it another week at least, though.

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    15. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      5 and 5.5 are priced that much for a reason. You can't expect them to score/ assist every game!

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    16. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Podence

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

    Keep those saves coming Ryan

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    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Already regret going with McCarthy over Ryan

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

      He will get 200 points this season, owned him for last two but gone Johnstone this time as Ryan has been so frustrating

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  7. BENOIT
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    What position is Alzate?

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    1. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Cowgirl

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    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      CM

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  8. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Thank god Liverpool didn't get Werner.

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah, I'm sure they rather have Origi(!)

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      1. Seanigula
        • 17 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        They don’t have Kepa, so Firmino will be good enough

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    2. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Looks quality

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    3. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Amen. He’s levels above the defensive striker Firmino.

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      1. Bushwhacker
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Provider.

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  9. NULL-X-VOID
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Werner has been brilliant

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    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Electric!

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  10. Bushido
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Kane to
    A. Aguero
    B. G. Jesus
    C. Martial (have Rashford already)
    D. Werner

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    1. Champions League Varane
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      .

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    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      A if he starts gw 2

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    3. Don Van Vliet
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      C.
      It's a great sword pick (if that phrase is still in vogue).

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  11. balint84
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    A) Saliba to Justin (4.5-4.5)
    B) Ramsdale to McCarthy (5.0-4.5) to get KDb next beacuse of pricerise

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  12. F4L
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Lampard needs to put on CHO for RLC, and put Havertz 10/second striker.

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      He loves Mount too much for this.

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    2. JJO
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Exactly

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  13. All The Aces
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Awful start to this season compounded by the fact I captained Havertz.

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    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Bit of a bold call that one

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    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Shame that ball from Mount was too heavy otherwise he'd have had a clear one on one. Still think there's points for him here.

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    3. RomeluStormzy
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Still time. (Havertz owner)

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    4. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      That's the move of a person who doesn't care about winning and wants to have fun.

      So if you're having fun then you're achieving your goal!

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    5. All The Aces
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Oh my god, the guy is useless!

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  14. QUEN
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Is havertz tired or confused about his place. Hopefully picks up second half

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    1. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Looks incredibly lethargic

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  15. Andy_Social
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Sergio Reguilón has already decided to sign for #mufc. The signing will be closed in a matter of hours unless there is an unexpected turn #mulive [@josedavidlopez_]

    Tallas to Wolves?

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    1. Champions League Varane
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Oh yes

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    2. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Where will he play? Shaw dropped?

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    3. Right In The Stanchion
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Spent £35m on shaw and have Williams backup.

      Banter FC

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      1. Eleven Hag
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Williams is poor and he was at fault for many of our goals conceded

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      2. RomeluStormzy
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        williams rb back up.

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  16. FPLCEO
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Werner has had no service but still looking very good....reminds me of when Torres turned up at Liverpool.

    Havertz a worry for my team. Seems to lack pace and only playing 5 yard balls.

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    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Torres when he joined Liverpool tore Chelsea a new one on his first match, I remember the game

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    2. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      He should be playing behind Werner, not in the same lane

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  17. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Only just started watching the match, has Havertz taken any set pieces? Just saw James on a corner, ild rather have Puli than Havertz if this will be the case

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    1. riot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      No

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  18. spiritof82
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Sterling is only 3.9% owned - could be the ultimate differential.

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    1. The Senate
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      too early to think about differentials IMO - just get who you think will score well...

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      1. spiritof82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        True enough, though odd/interesting that almost 40% of all players think De Bruyne will score better than Sterling. The way they finished last season, you'd expect it to be closer.

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        1. spiritof82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Sorry, 27% not 40%.

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    2. Nightcrawler
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Sterling and kdb double up vs leeds is guarantee double haul

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    3. Dannyb
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Auba to Sterling and Ings to Martial for me.

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      1. spiritof82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Nice moves. Auba after West Ham though surely?

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    4. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Largely because he's not playing this week.

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      1. spiritof82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        True, though KDB is 27% owned and heading for a midweek price rise.

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    5. gedda
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      was just coming on here to ask Sterling vs KdB.

      Do you need a differential week one though?

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      1. spiritof82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Agreed, not necessarily seeking a differential, though a De Bruyne price rise this week may force a few hands. My point though is that - in the short term at least - I'd happily have KDB or Sterling, so it's odd Raheem is in fewer teams than Declan Rice and James Ward Prowse.

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  19. Champions League Varane
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Havertz+Ings ➡️ Bruno and DCL?

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I would

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      1. Champions League Varane
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Love that name

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    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Like it

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      1. Champions League Varane
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Thank you

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  20. JURGENAUT
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    So how many points is everyone on as it stands and what do you need to happen in terms of your ML?

    Me:
    60 Points
    Need Havertz to haul
    Brighton to score

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    1. Champions League Varane
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Would love a Brighton and Havertz goal myself

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    2. RomeluStormzy
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      59 points as it stands with werner and havertz.

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  21. ThisPostsOnFire
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Saw a lot of Havertz last season.

    He must be really unfit or just really uncomfortable with the system.

    Looks well off his usual pace (He's rapid when he gets going) and just keeps passing back.

    As for RLC.....looks like someone who was mistaken for a footballer and given a shirt.

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    1. Fit of Pique
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      He's made a couple of nice runs to be fair.

      It's a hard ask playing in an unfamiliar position with new teammatea, in a team that's just been thrown together.

      Give him time. I can see he has a poacher's instincts with those runs.

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    2. Meinhoff
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Havertz can't play on the wing especially in this league.

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  22. The Train Driver
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Bissouma or Alzate?

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    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Biz only 4.5, nice filler?

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      1. The Train Driver
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Both are 4.5

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  23. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    My 19.5 m back three doing well, Egan 0, Trent 1, Robbo 4

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    1. Eleven Hag
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      + Doherty are by back 4

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      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Ouch

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        1. Eleven Hag
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          No worries it will be alright in long-term

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  24. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Sancho scores for Dortmund!

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  25. Hiroku
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Reece James on corner duty is something to keep a look at.

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    1. Dannyb
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I was so close to putting him in, if he's a regular starter then he's an absolute bargain.

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      1. Hiroku
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        He's definitely on my watchlist, though Azpilicueta might still nail down the spot once he's fully fit.

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      If I knew he were nailed he'd be straight in my team...

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      1. Hiroku
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Couple things to watch over the next few GWs. Whether he nails down the spot, and whether Chelsea look CS material.

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      2. Hattrick Harry
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        You know he is not when Ziyech os back

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    3. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Straight out next week.

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  26. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    WTF is RLC playing no 10?

    Thought that was Havertz role??

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Frank Lampard is why

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  27. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Chelsea need Ziyech... or Willian.

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    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Or Pulisic

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    2. Utopsis
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Stop

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  28. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Why are KDB & Bruno rising ffs.

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    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Managers are buying?

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  29. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Best 3 forwards based on the games played so far?

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    1. Captain Fozzy
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Werner, DCL, Wilson

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      1. ZeBestee
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Jimi?

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    2. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Vardy, Jimmy another

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  30. Captain Fozzy
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Fingers crossed RCL is subbed at half time for Hudson-Odoi and then Lamps moves Havertz further forward

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