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Barnes on Leicester’s bench as Vardy faces Fulham as Gameweek’s most-captained

30 November 2020 1459 comments
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Brendan Rodgers has pulled the rug from underneath the feet of 4.1% of Fantasy Premier League managers by naming Harvey Barnes (£6.9m) among the substitutes for Gameweek 10.

Leicester host Fulham in one of their most favourable matches of the season so far, perhaps why he has dropped the winger back to the bench following three starts in the last four Gameweeks.

James Maddison (£7.0m) and Dennis Praet (£5.5m) are afforded the support roles in attacking midfield tonight, behind Jamie Vardy (£10.2m), who looks set to truly define the outcome of Gameweek 10 for many.

The Leicester striker was top of the Fantasy Football Scout captain poll last week, emerged as the top 10k’s favourite skipper and collected over a million armbands worldwide for this match.

However, if Vardy is to truly reward the groundswell of support he must do tonight something he done only once in 2020/21 so far: score a Premier League goal at home.

He has 10 attacking returns this season but nine of those have come on the road, the other recorded against Wolves in Gameweek 8.

Fulham are the perfect opponent to face in the face of that quest though. They have given up an average of 1.8 goals per away game this season.

Interest in their assets continues to wane, especially considering that both Tom Cairney (£5.3m) and Aleksandar Mitrović (£5.6m) have been named on the bench, Ruben Loftus-Cheek (£5.9m) and Ivan Cavaleiro (£5.3m) handed the number 10 and centre-forward roles respectively.

Leicester City XI (3-4-2-1): Schmeichel; Fuchs, Evans, Fofana; L Thomas, Tielemans, N Mendy, Justin; Maddison, Praet; Vardy.

Fulham XI (4-2-3-1): Areola; A Robinson, Adarabioyo, Andersen, Aina; Zambo Anguissa, Reed; Lookman, Loftus-Cheek, De Cordova-Reid; Cavaleiro.

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  1. NKDB
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Do you guys think Jesus starts against Fulham?

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    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

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      1. NKDB
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Very likely.
      See if he limited minutes midweek.

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      1. NKDB
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks..will def monitor

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    3. TomSaints
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Depends if Pep is feeling festive or not!

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    4. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      This is definitely his season

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  2. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Areola to play the game of his life?

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    1. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Such a funny name for a person

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        And then there's Adarabioyo

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  3. TorresMagic™
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    • 17 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    LMS safety score currently 24

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

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    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      25 here

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        It's 25 with autosubs atm.

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        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Aah ok! 17 coming from the bench. Guess I will be safe at the end of it. Just waiting for the party to start though. Second half maybe!

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    2. Flair
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      LMS is ez

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      1. Zimo
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        That's what we all say until that 1 random week that you're just like wtf how am i out.

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        1. Ze_Austin
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          🙁

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      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 17 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Even at your rank, it's easy to survive for now.

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        1. My heart goes Salalalalah
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          😆

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        2. Flair
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          You don't know my rank 😛

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          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 17 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Well done on the very low FPL ID.

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            1. Flair
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 8 months ago

              Just like I said 😉

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              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                • 17 Years
                5 years, 8 months ago

                484 etc

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    3. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I was sure I was out but looks pretty safe unless Vardy get RC

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  4. DAZZ
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    What is the difference between Suarez using that racist term, to Cavani using it? Both uraguaian so I’m intrigued. Do the Man Utd fans that basically lynched suarez think Cavani should be banned?

    For what it is worth, any racism deserves a fine and a ban in my opinion.

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    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      There isn't any. What Liverpool did with Suarez was wrong and Suarez lacked contrition. Suarez, quite frankly, is a bad guy, and it is shown in his actions subsequently.

      The fact Carragher now comes out on MNF and apologises to Evra shows how poor Liverpool were back then.

      Cavani also did wrong, but at least he admitted it and apologised as did Man Utd.

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    2. QuintonFortune25
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Cavani has been ignorant and i dont defend him, but the comparison with Suarez shouldn't be used. Suarez was clearly arguing with Evra and pinching his skin so he used the term with the intention of offending. Cavani used the term responding to a friend and had no malicious intentions. Just purely stupid of Cavani but not being racist.

      I think he needs a ban though, maybe not 8 games given the circumstances.

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    3. Plant Based FPLer
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Uruguayans are unenlightened to not see that as racist. Do they see it as an improvement upon worse words or something? That doesn't mean much.

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      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        It really annoys me when people from western countries like UK and US think they have some sort of moral power of definition over the language and culture of countries they know f all about.

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        1. Brosstan
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Its cultural colonialism

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          1. mookie
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            What can you do? It's a whole lot of people fully armed with ignorance and stupidity.

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        2. mookie
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Same here.

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        3. HashAttack
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          I've just smashed up my copy of the Rolling Stones - Black and Blue album .. (Track 5)

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      2. Klaren
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        You claim that they are unenlightened and then ask about what it means for them? If you aren't sure, maybe refrain from commenting on it first until you find out?

        Also if we'll talk about political correctness, I'm not sure how much reaching conclusions about "Uruguayans" and calling them unenlightened based on the actions of two fit in with that.

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        1. Plant Based FPLer
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          I'm going by what Suarez, Cavani and others in support of them seem to be saying... that in their "culture", referring to someone by the amount of melanin in their skin is endearing somehow. It's not. It's stupid. It's pointing out how someone is different when talking to them. Are Suarez and Cavani blancito? That's dumb, too. The "ito" seems demeaning as well. Is it a reference to someone as they were as a child? We're all human. We're all adults. We're 99.999999999999999999% the same, yet it's "cute" or "endearing" to say "hello, there person, who is 0.000000000000001% different than I am. We need to be focusing on working together and our sameness.

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    4. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Everything is clearly explained in this video.

      https://youtu.be/LBtVFF0cA9w

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      1. Zalk
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Gave that about 5 seconds, why is he screaming?

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    5. Woy_is_back
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      How is what Cavani said racist!? That´s the way they talk in Latinamerica. He did not say it in a demeaning way.

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      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        We don't use the 'N' word or any similar words in the UK.

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        1. Brosstan
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          So in the UK any Spanish language business is not allowed to use the word "negro"?

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          1. diesel001
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            You can. Just be prepared for the consequences.

            Just because they do blackface in Spain (see Lewis Hamilton) and monkey chant at the black England players doesn't mean we will agree with it in the UK.

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            1. Brosstan
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 8 months ago

              Nice strawman. You said the word in itself cant be used. So I cant call my business "Gato Negro" or something? Face what consequences?

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              1. diesel001
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 8 months ago

                Public backlash.

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                1. Brosstan
                  • 11 Years
                  5 years, 8 months ago

                  From people who are too dumb to understand context? Why should anyone cater to them

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                  1. diesel001
                    • 9 Years
                    5 years, 8 months ago

                    You don't have to cater to them. As I said, you have to take the consequences.

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  5. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    I need a Vardy blankety blank. Don't hate me guys.

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    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      With a side of red card

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

        Be 1,000,000 managers crying at the cancelled party.

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  6. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Bruno and KDB non owner here, need a Vardy quadruple to save this gameweek.

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    1. CheesyZoot
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I own all three with Vardy captain, hoping for the same

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  7. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    C'mon Vardy let's goooo!!!

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  8. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Vardy red card incoming

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  9. Party time
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Vardy you aren’t my captain but still I want points! Let’s go

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  10. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    need a vardy(c) hattie to save my GW and season...

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  11. JONALDINHO
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Incoming Vardy blank and his casual owners saying how unlucky they were when we know he does better away against attacking teams

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    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I agree this is the case. But it would be disappointing if he didn't get one goal tonight. Fulham are the worst team in the PL. You need to be beating them at home. The chat about him getting a hat-trick etc. is too much hype IMO.

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      1. Flair
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        It would be extremely surprising if he didn't score 1 goal tonight.

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      2. JONALDINHO
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        I still believe he’ll get some pts but I’d be surprised if he got double digits

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      3. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        it's fulham after all and if you don't captain the golden boot winner against the worst side in the league at home then you are nothing but a casual..

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        1. Flair
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Simple facts right here.

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        2. JONALDINHO
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          KDB says otherwise

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    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Don't be hatin'

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    3. ivantys
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Did you even watch Fulham play? They don't park bus unlike WBA and Burnley

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      1. JONALDINHO
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Away to Leicester they will most likely smarten up

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        1. ivantys
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Tell them that in all of their previous games.

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          1. JONALDINHO
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Only conceded 3 in last 3 away games. Not as bad as people make it out

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    4. Carefree Crew
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      That's a bit like saying you shouldn't have captained Bruno at home last week because he's better away.

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  12. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    I am really confused with Chelsea this year.I have Ziyech and Werner and don't know what to do.Probably the best thing is to keep them for one more week.Any thoughts?

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    1. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Personally think they are overpriced so gradually get rid

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      1. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Of course they are not overpriced...

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        1. WVA
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Just my opinion, you can get strikers and mids for a lot less money that are scoring more points though

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

          They're awkwardly priced would maybe be a better way of putting it. None of them are performing like premium assets and there's some cheap options performing very well. Chelsea are going to score goals but they have a lot of goalscorers and not really a talisman as of yet (Pulisic could be that if he stays fit and maybe Werner too) - and their goals have been spread about up to now.

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    2. JONALDINHO
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Chelsea are looking very good and they were never going to score plenty of goals against Spurs. Werner has been getting plenty of chances and the goals will come. Ziyech will always be involved too in the goals too. Keep for Leeds and reconsider after

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  13. WVA
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    2-0 or 3-0 to Fulham?

    I have Justin and Vardy, apologies

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  14. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Vardy haul would do my season the world of good. So it won't happen. Sorry guys

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    1. Sloane426
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Stop the loser mentality and become a winner.

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  15. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Today Fulham's defence will be monitored closely so I should decide to get or not to get KDB and captain him next week.

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  16. NKDB
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Jesus and Klich or Ziyech and Wilson for next GW?

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  17. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    A goal for Vardy in the first 15 minutes would really do wonders for everyone's mental health

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  18. BeaversWithAttitude
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    "Well that'll certainly wake him up." - Owen Hargreaves

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  19. CheesyZoot
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    At what minute is it officially Vardy fail if he hasn't scored?

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    1. Flair
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      1

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      1. CheesyZoot
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Thought so, season over

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    2. JONALDINHO
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      An early goal could open the floodgates but if he gets to 60 without one it won’t look good

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    3. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      69

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      1. CheesyZoot
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Wheeeeey

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    4. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      When he gets the red card

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    5. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      97

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  20. Sharkytect
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Let's get this vardy party starty!!

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    1. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Ok sharky!

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    2. have you seen cyan
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      No parties during Covid! Im here to shut this party down before it even begins

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  21. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Looks like Fulham won't be sitting back which is good news

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  22. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Pissing it down at Leicester!!!

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  23. Eddie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Chance of Vardy missed pen, own goal and red card?

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    1. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Speaking of which, what is the lowest score recorded? Got to be a defender.

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      1. have you seen cyan
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        think there was some guy in the championship last season who scored 3 own goals in one game lol

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        1. Eddie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Jamie can definitely beat that

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      2. FPL Theorist
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Not sure if it's the worst, but Bertrand had a -6 last year in SOU 0-9 LEI.

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        1. Eddie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Oof

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    2. Shark Team
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Peacock Farrell tried everything with own goals but didn't managed cause of VAR...
      Gibbs on EVE 5-2 WBA probably tied the lowest ever score in FPL

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      1. Shark Team
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        this season*

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  24. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    How are Ziyech owners feeling after a couple of blanks? Keeping the faith?

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    1. CheesyZoot
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      One last go against Leeds then gone

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    2. Esalman
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      If there's not injury etc. to any other players I might transfer him out for Son on Friday.

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    3. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I’m getting itchy fingers. Other playing mids are KDB, Grealish and Bruno so would like a Liverpool player or extra Man City.

      I think Pulisic and Havertz back are going to add to more midfield competition so Zylch more prone to rotation.

      Gonna wait till after the mid week games to decide.

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    4. Carefree Crew
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Definitely holding for Leeds, slightly disappointed with his performance against spurs but hopefully he'll deliver. I do think he offers a goal threat in addition to assists. James plays high & provides the width enabling Ziyech to come inside on his left foot & has proven he can score from outside the box. The Werner underhit pass in the game before shows he does also get in the box.

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  25. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Who's here for the (p)arty?

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    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Ain't no Partey like an Arteta failure.

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  26. ivantys
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    After how many min ppl here gonna say Vardy fail?

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    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      DCL already scored by now in his match vs Fulham last week.

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  27. JONALDINHO
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Vardy fail

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    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      You wish

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    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Dumb comment success

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    3. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      🙄

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  28. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Fulham looking good and compact, vardy blank confirmed

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    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure if Fulham or Harlem Globetrotters.

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  29. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Vardy captain fail.... looks very uninvolved, Fulham bossing posession...

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    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Ban this lad

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    2. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Ok

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    3. Jindaljain
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      10 mins of Game and you decided vardy will fail.You aren't football fan

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    4. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Bit early to call after only 8 minutes to be fair.

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    5. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      🙄

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  30. Patio Kev
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    I have no Leicester and so kind of accept the inevitable Vardy Party.

    But would dearly love Fulham to at least score with Justin having 25% ownership.

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