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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. sirmorbach
    6 years, 1 month ago

    What are the thoughts on Werner? Looked good, right?

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    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Looks sharp and will do well I think. Def keep him

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      1. sirmorbach
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers!

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    2. Bubz
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Going to score loads this season

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  2. Brosstan
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Werner has played well, especially considering the lack of service. Looks hungry and with intent both on and off the ball

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    1. Piggs Boson
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Ziyech and Pulisic will help him massively.

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    2. Ask Yourself
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah no idea why people don’t like. Definitely getting him GW3. Will be special when ziyech is fit

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  3. boombaba
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Will Bamford play next few games ?

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  4. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Torrid start. 53 points. Terrible decision not to put in Salah. Please help me out fellas. Thank you!

    0.5 ITB

    A) Ings > Martial
    B) WC
    C) A suggestion

    Ramsdale
    TAA | Saiss | KWP
    Diangana | ASM | Auba | Mane
    DCL | Ings | Werner

    GK: Steer | Davies | Bissouma | Ferguson

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    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Play Davies instead of Saiss

      Hold FT

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      1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Made the switch, will consider holding the FT. Thanks

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    2. Our Tiny Windows
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I’m also 53 no Salah. Will take patience.

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      1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah for sure, it is frustrating seeing rivals do well though

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    3. Kitsune
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Saiss and DCL were decent picks though. Martial I think.

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      1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Happy with those, and definitely considering the Martial the move the most

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    4. Magic Zico
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      6 years, 1 month ago

      Hold, GW2 could twist things. GW3 more fixture swings ...

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      1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Hold FT or WC? Think holding WC is best not sure on FT

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  5. ludaslol
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Obviously not the best start and Bowen punt did not look great, Havertz looked awful Also.

    MCCarthy
    TAA Shaw Davies
    Havertz Alli Auba Bowen
    Martial DCL Werner

    Burton, Justin (BUR) (Mitchell, 4.5)

    0.5 itb, 1 FT.

    Who is the Most pressing issue or can I get away playing Alli, Bowen Havertz another week?

    I dont like hits after a week tho.

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    1. Our Tiny Windows
      6 years, 1 month ago

      You can but they won’t get any returns.

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  6. Dynamic Duos
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Alli and Mitrovic to Soucek and Martial?

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    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Play Soucek as well? Alli and Mitro could score this week.

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  7. Fudgy
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez Steer
    Digne Shaw Saiss Justin Ferguson
    Aub Salah Rodriguez Harrison Reed
    Werner Martial DCL

    My wildcard team for everyone asking. Before you make a comments look at my current team in bio before you make fun of me for early wildcarding. Cheers.

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    1. Fudgy
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I got like 30 points lol

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    2. Babelcopter
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Awesome team mate! Rooting for you.. All the best!

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      1. Fudgy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks a lot mate. Have to realise I went without Salah so I can't keep on going without him it's absolutely ridiculous.

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    3. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Your GW 1 team could easily outscore this team

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      1. Fudgy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I know but I need Salah in the long run

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    4. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Would have got you loads of points this week.

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      1. Fudgy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Please don't say that I've wildcarded now

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    5. Yome
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Need KDB

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      1. Fudgy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Aub will become KDB

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        1. Yome
          6 years, 1 month ago

          In GW 3 I suppose

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        2. The 12th Man
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I’d change Aubamayang to KDB or Sterling now and captain Martial.
          You can save the transfer then.

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          1. Fudgy
            6 years, 1 month ago

            I'm considering it yes

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            1. The 12th Man
              6 years, 1 month ago

              You could do Justin > James then.

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              1. Fudgy
                6 years, 1 month ago

                I know but I'm not usually a fan of a 5.0 defender on the bench. I could do Martinez to Leno tho which is a big upgrade really although I see Martinez getting hauls with villa.

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                1. The 12th Man
                  6 years, 1 month ago

                  Just keep it in the bank for when Evertons fixtures turn then maybe Digne >> VVD to get that Liverpool defender.

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    6. Our Tiny Windows
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Willian over Aubameyang

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      1. Fudgy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I'm not sure, everyone will cap aubameyang

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        1. Seanigula
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Kane and Pulisic out for Martial and Sterling/KDB

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          1. Fudgy
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Too late now I've wildcarded lol

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    7. Zimo
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Don't get why people hate on early wildcards. Good for u

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      1. Fudgy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I did it gw2 last year and it worked okay

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        1. The 12th Man
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I did it the year Leicester won the league to get Mahrez and co from week 2.

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        2. Zimo
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Nice!

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      2. Seanigula
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Because there will be a time a few weeks down the road when you really need it...right now we don’t even know the starting 11 for many teams

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        1. Fudgy
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I know mate but if Salah scores against Vs Chelsea my rank is in no man's land

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        2. Zimo
          6 years, 1 month ago

          The odds of that are exceptionally low. Never gotten so bad that u need to transfer out more than 3 people at the same time.

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          1. Fudgy
            6 years, 1 month ago

            I'm thinking this myself

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    8. Seanigula
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Just because you had a bad week doesn’t mean the team is terrible...just like people who got bailed out by Salah (C) don’t necessarily have a great 11 going forward

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      1. Fudgy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I know but I cant keep playing without Salah, it was torture watching Leeds game

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    9. Steinburg FC
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Bad week but know why i would wildcard with your current team

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      1. Fudgy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed pal

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    10. Salah’s Sonnet
      6 years, 1 month ago

      WC’ing after a 1 gw sample size?

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      1. Fudgy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yes I'm fearless

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    11. The 12th Man
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Nice team. Tripling up on Everton.

      No Liverpool defence, are you confident with that?

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      1. Fudgy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Not confident but my heart tells me they will keep letting in goals short term

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        1. Seanigula
          6 years, 1 month ago

          You are correct...and I’m a LIV fan

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    12. Warby84
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Mine
      McCarthy
      Digne Trent Dallas Taylor Mitchell
      Sterling Salah Fernandes Klich Soucek
      Werner Wilson Davis

      Yours looks interesting with triple Everton!
      Thoughts??

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      1. Fudgy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Very interesting side. Are u sure about McCarthy? The midfield could be class.

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        1. Warby84
          6 years, 1 month ago

          No but who else??

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          1. Fudgy
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Martinez should have signed for villa soon, that's why I go him

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            1. Warby84
              6 years, 1 month ago

              What about Leno for 5m? Unlikely to get many cleaners but a great shot stopper..

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              1. Fudgy
                6 years, 1 month ago

                I'd get him if I could squeeze 0.5 tbh

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                1. Warby84
                  6 years, 1 month ago

                  May just stick with McCarthy! Fixtures not too bad..

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                  1. Fudgy
                    6 years, 1 month ago

                    They aren't bad but Southampton also are notoriously good defensively. Ryan could be better too.
                    It's a strong team tbh. Will do well.

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                2. Warby84
                  6 years, 1 month ago

                  So Wilson Fernandes or Martial/James?? The latter free up 0.5m for a keeper upgrade..

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                  1. Fudgy
                    6 years, 1 month ago

                    Martial is nailed in my squad. Think he explodes this season. Bruno should also be fantastic but is he better than Salah or Sterling/KDB for 1 and 1.5 more?

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    13. JamTart
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Not checked your current team, but that looks good mate.

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      1. Fudgy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks pal

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    14. JIMMY TUGGINS
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Also had a terrible week, gonna sleep on it and decide whether to WC tomorrow. I'd go Button as second choice keeper, Heaton will be back up for Villa when fit.

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      1. Fudgy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Okay thanks for the insight

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    15. FFSbet.com
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I thought WC is for Bruno and KDB/Sterling,you will need another one next GW 🙂

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      1. Fudgy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I'll just do Aub and Salah to Bruno and sterling then pal . Can't do anything like that now with current team structure

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    16. MagicMessi
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I got 84 and I'm wildcarding too lol

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      1. Fudgy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Did similar last year. Was super aggressive.

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        1. MagicMessi
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Mesleir
          Coleman Gabriel. Lewis. (Justin/Mitchel)
          Auba Willian Harrison. James (Salah)
          Martial. Wilson. Richarlison

          To do Auba + Wilson >> Werner + 9 mid

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          1. MagicMessi
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Only concern is bench headache but willing to bench Salah

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          2. Fudgy
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Richarlison could be gold. If he has his shooting boots on Vs West brom he could definitely get a haul.

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  8. Royal5
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Missed the game. How did Havertz look?

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    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Havertz missed it too.

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      1. Royal5
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I see. Him and Werner was a wait and see for me.

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        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Werner looks great.

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          1. Royal5
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Aha. Maybe move Kane for him if he fails again. Ty

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    2. Traction Engine Foot
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Not up to speed at all.

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    3. Our Tiny Windows
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Werner will score if given chances but they’re not there yet. Wait for Pulisic and Ziyech to return before investing.

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      1. Royal5
        6 years, 1 month ago

        True. Ziech and Pulisic will give more service.

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    4. Leonard hatred
      6 years, 1 month ago

      not on the pace. different player to what we've seen previously.

      worth giving him some time to settle in imo - first EPL game isn't enough to say one way or the other.

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      1. Royal5
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Ty

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    5. MagicMessi
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No go

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  9. Zimo
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Think I'll start saiss against city. Maybe he'll score 😆

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  10. Harmonica1967
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Have Son, Auba, Salah, ASM, Soucek in midfield.

    A). Son to willian
    B). Son/Auba to Willian/KdB of Fernandes (-4)
    C). Son/Salah to Willian/KdB or Fernandes (-4)

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    1. Royal5
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Point chasing.

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      1. Harmonica1967
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Or hold FT? Don't have quite enough to do Son to Fernandes

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        1. Royal5
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Keep son.

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  11. Ajax Hamsterdam
    6 years, 1 month ago

    think Jorginho will keep the penalty spots ? he could be the Milivojevic from a couple of years ago. set and forget at 5m.

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    1. Steinburg FC
      6 years, 1 month ago

      100% he keeps pens, when hes on pitch, but hes not first choice Kovacic was suspended today

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      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        6 years, 1 month ago

        of course, cheers.

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  12. Gonzola
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Coleman or Keane?

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  13. Cok3y5murf
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Werner's heat map must be all over the place

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  14. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Lamptey stood out for Brighton tonight

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    1. Piggs Boson
      6 years, 1 month ago

      For sure.

      Brighton stood out too. Good effort by the seagulls.

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  15. Napoleon IV
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Makes you realise what a good player Willian was (is)

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  16. DangerFC
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Yes or no .......son/antonio to greenwood/richarlison??

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  17. Slam
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Medium term, which looks best?

    A) TAA+Havertz -> AWB+Bruno (-4)
    B) Havertz -> JRod (1.0 ITB)

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  18. Steager
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Alli and Harvetz out for
    A) Bruno and Foden
    B) Rashford and James Rodriguez

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    1. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
      6 years, 1 month ago

      nah from me

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  19. Leonard hatred
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Dont get baited into Lamptey, he'll be at Barcelona within a week.

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    1. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      What?

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      1. Leonard hatred
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Jokes, innit.

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  20. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
    6 years, 1 month ago

    quick validation boys, to avoidn getting priced out, -8 for saliba vinagre > saiss digne and ings > dcl to fund?!

    Back line of saliba vinagre ferguson tta justin. So only 2 starters at the back as is. Curse nuno and mikel and their new signings need time to bed in BS. lol
    thx

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    1. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I like the moves, not sure about a -8. Can you spread it over two weeks or wont price changes allow?

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      1. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
        6 years, 1 month ago

        im in the sh.t if anyone rises I think, could leave saliba but could miss out on saiss for week 3 onwards. Got 77 points this week so net 69 if I make the moves?!

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        1. Steinburg FC
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Better to net 8 points to your ovr come end of season 🙂

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    2. Steinburg FC
      6 years, 1 month ago

      -8 for defensive transfers? no mate just swap Saliba for another 4.5 that you can play the next 5/6 games, and when you get a chance do the other.

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      1. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
        6 years, 1 month ago

        hear you bro, only a minus 2 for one of them as I only have 2 starting defenders next week! hmm maybe a bit knee jerky, i will look again. thx chaps

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  21. PogChamp
    6 years, 1 month ago

    GW saved by defenders. 60 with no Salah and Mane(c).

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    1. Steinburg FC
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Only 53 here, No Salah, Saiss my hero on for 3baps! 🙂

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  22. Brosstan
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Barkley wasting Werner assist...

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  23. Atimis
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Who do you recon will perform better in the coming weeks - Bruno or Martial ?

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  24. Nightcrawler
    6 years, 1 month ago

    I can see why liverpool wanted werner. Does a lot of running around out of pistion. Would have helped mane and salah

    for fpl? No thanks

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    1. Chalobah's Witness
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Think he will score 20+ goals this season.

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    2. Bubz
      6 years, 1 month ago

      He’s going to be immense for fpl

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    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Lol no points for you then

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  25. Ajax Hamsterdam
    6 years, 1 month ago

    podence is far from being nailed isnt he?

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    1. Rainer
      6 years, 1 month ago

      He is.

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      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        6 years, 1 month ago

        cheers

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  26. Rainer
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Please start Kepa next week, Lampard 🙂

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  27. Pompel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 1 month ago

    So, who goes for Martial:

    A) Werner
    B) Ings

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    1. Botman and Robben
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B

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    2. TheDragon
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Ings definitely

      Werner still essential GW3 onwards

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      1. JIMMY TUGGINS
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yep, people will want double Chelsea attack for that.

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    3. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
      6 years, 1 month ago

      ings for me bro

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    4. Chalobah's Witness
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Ings.
      Werner will defo score against us.

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    5. Gonzola
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Ings. Think he's overpriced.

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    6. Make United Great Again
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B easily

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    7. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Txs guys, think we all agree then 🙂

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  28. Dynamic Duos
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Actually enjoyed this opening weekend 77 out. Time for Le Mans 66 now

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  29. Weeb Kakashi
    6 years, 1 month ago

    If Havertz had got a flukey misstimed assist people wouldn't have been thinking 0f getting him out.

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  30. AC Pilkington
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 1 month ago

    You can tell Werner is going to do well, just wait until Pulisic is back to feed him

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    1. Yome
      6 years, 1 month ago

      And Ziyech too

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