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Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 11?

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Fantasy Premier League managers arguably have more choice for the Gameweek 11 captaincy than first thought.

With the deadline moved to Saturday morning following the postponement of Newcastle’s trip to Aston Villa, Fantasy managers have been gifted an extra day to dwell on the destination of their next armband.

We should use that time wisely, testing Manchester City’s meeting with Fulham against the other appealing fixtures this weekend, comparing underlying statistics for players and team defences alike.

As this article uses extensive data from the Fantasy Football Scout Premium Members Area, only those with a valid subscription can access it in full.

Captain Poll

For the first time in several weeks, we have a runaway captain poll winner again. It is Kevin De Bruyne (£11.7m) this time as he gathered over 47% of votes ahead of an appealing home fixture against relegation-threatened Fulham at the Etihad Stadium. 

That number might even increase closer to the deadline as anyone considering Jack Grealish (£7.7m) or Callum Wilson (£6.5m) will almost certainly look elsewhere for a solid captain choice.

Following yet another away from home haul, Bruno Fernandes (£10.9m) sits second in the poll, although he still only managed to get the support of 9.0%. The Portuguese international and his team will visit a West Ham United that has been a little fortunate not to concede more heavily in recent weeks.

The remaining three picks in the top five list (if we exclude Grealish for now) are Jamie Vardy (£10.3m | 6.9%), Mohamed Salah (£12.2m | 5.3%) and Riyad Mahrez (£8.3m, 5.2%).

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  1. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A) Ziyech vs Leeds
    B) KDB vs Fulham for a -4 hit

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

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      1. Z
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        B bro

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    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B if you will captain

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    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Depends what your captaincy choice is really, considering I'm guessing you would captain KDB.

      I'd say it a high risk move.

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      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        It’s not that high risk, Ziyech is doing sweet FA at the moment

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        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Sounds like you have made up your mind.

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        2. zman575
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          lol is he? 30 points in 4 games is over 7 points per game and when you factor in one of those was against a mourinho double decker. stupid to get rid this week imo. chelsea could smash 4 past leeds and good luck watching him blank if that happens

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    4. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

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    5. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B captain

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    6. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    7. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    8. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks all. KDB captain it is.

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    9. Damsko
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      This is my team and I am thinking to go without KDB this week, although I do have two free transfers. I would not take the hit.

      McCarthy

      Coufal Dallas Chillwell

      Salah Bruno Ziyech Grealish

      DCL Kane Bamford

      Bench: Steer, Kilman, Taylor, Soucek

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      1. Mambino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Villa not playing are they?

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  2. G Banger
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Freeing up cash, Semedo to:
    a) KWP
    b) Vestergaard
    c) Dallas

    Ta 🙂

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    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

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    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      D

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    3. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

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    5. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

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    6. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      c for the long haul

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    7. Szabel
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

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  3. Klaren
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A) Watkins, Jimenez, Cancelo, Sterling >>> Jesus, Werner, Mahrez, max 4.7 defender (-8)
    B) Grealish, Jimenez, Cancelo >>> Jesus, Mahrez, Neco Williams (-4)
    C) Watkins, Jimenez >>> Welbeck, Jesus

    Any thoughts between these 3 options? On C, I'd have to rely on both Burke and Sterling to play to have 10 playing.

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Might aswell go all out with A

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

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    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A with Dallas

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  4. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Cancelo worth using a FT? Looking at James or Dallas and if I do make the transfer, getting Salah in GW12 will be a -4. I have 3 playing subs.

    1FT 0.2itb
    Martinez*
    Chilwell Justin Cancelo*
    Son KDB Bruno Grealish*
    DCL Vardy Watkins*
    (Peacock Ayling Taylor Bissouma)

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    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think it is for peace of mind.

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  5. Z
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Jota od Ziyech????

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Jota

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    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hakim

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    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Jota

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    4. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Jota

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  6. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Can I get away with no Salah for the short term?

    KDB Bruno Son Jota
    Vardy Dcl Bamford

    He's the standout captain in only 4 of the next 10 gws imo,which apart from next week, I can cover with other players.

    Gw 12 - ful, my alternative one of Vardy/Jota/Son
    Gw 15 - WBA, my alternative KDB(c) - NEW
    Gw 16 - new, my alternative Son(c) - FUL
    Gw 18 - BUR, my alternative KDB(BHA)/Bruno(ful)

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    1. Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Same captains here...i think you are fine

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      yes but you know the risk

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    3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I am losing Sterling for him next week. Then getting KDB for Vardy in 13. You would not want Vardy starting 13

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    4. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yea I think so, especially having Jota you should be well covered imo

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  7. JURGENAUT
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Kane to KDB (c) for -4?

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    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No

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    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kane will score in NLD

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      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Nah can’t see it happening

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    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Only if Kane is out and you don't have a captaincy option

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    4. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Don't do it. Any other route to get KDB in?

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  8. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    One week punt:

    A) Keane (bur)
    B) Lamptey (SOT)
    C) any other 5.1 def (have James already)

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    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

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    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I’d get Lamptey I think. More fun to watch.

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  9. BEEZUS
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Grealish to Mahrez for no hit? Will get Grealish in a few weeks, only losing 0.3m

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    1. Dion D's Solo Shower
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Do it!

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  10. nico05
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Hi there, could I get anyone's thoughts on this: 0.1 & 0FT
    Mccarthy
    Justin Chilwell Reguilon Mitchell
    Salah Jota KDB Bruno
    Wilson Adams Mitrovic
    Wilson-Lascelles Grealish
    With my entire bench out due to the postponed Newcastle game would it be wise to take a hit to shift someone?
    If so, who? Thank you 🙂

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  11. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Do we think Neco Williams plays this weekend?

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    1. Dion D's Solo Shower
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I've thought about bringing him in.. Think he could start, Klopp may favour Milner though for the experience.

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on the availability of injured CMs. Milner will probably play RB unless Robbo is out. Klopp pressers is now according to the posted times

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    3. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Id put my money on Milner playing but who knows

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  12. Z
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Guys, i have alrdy made 2 transfers.
    I just wanted to chech something....and there is no minus.

    Is it a bug or...?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not if you had two FTs this week

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  13. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    NEW ARTICLE POSTED

    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2020/12/04/the-emerging-fpl-trends-concerning-calvert-lewin-vardy-and-fernandes/

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  14. JURGENAUT
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    McCarthy
    Chilwell - Dias - Justin - Lamptey
    Bruno - Son - Jota
    Kane - Vardy - DCL

    Forster - Mitchell - Stephens - Grealish

    1FT. 1.1 in the bank.

    I have no City attack, what should I do?
    Thinking Kane & Stephens to KDB (c) & Brewster

    Thank you

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Brewster screams vomit, would hold

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      1. JURGENAUT
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Would just be a bench fodder.
        Switch to 4-4-2 if I did that transfer

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    2. scholesy91
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Son for KDB or Kane for Jesus or save. Don't take a hit.

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  15. petergriff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Jota or Mahrez for the next few? Won't captain either, and will probably do the KdB>Salah>KdB hokey cokey.

    I think LIV's form and fixtures are slightly better but MCY seem to be clicking very quickly.

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      MCY clicked against Burnley, hardly surprising

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  16. Crouch Potato
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Good afternoon folks,
    I intend to use my Free Hit this gw. I have one FT.
    My query is, will I still have just one FT going into the next gw?
    If this is the case I would obviously use my FT to improve my team, in this case by upgrading Mitchell.
    I hope my question makes sense,

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    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes you would just have 1 FT not 2 next week

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      1. Crouch Potato
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you 😉 Have a good day.

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  17. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I know Cancelo is a risk but will take it cause not feeling like -4 now. Anything else here? GTG?

    Mendy
    Cancelo Justin KWP Taylor
    Bruno Son KdB(C)
    Kane DCL Adams

    Steer Romeu Mitchell Grealish

    0.0 itb, 0ft

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    1. scholesy91
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Play 10 and take a hit next week with Liv players.

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      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Will do, actually thats my plan exactly..cheers

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  18. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Here's an interesting curveball. TAA. Would you want him? How would you fit him in?

    He was truly godly last season. I did some stat analysis last season, and from GW17 until Liverpool won the league in GW30, he was the highest scoring PLAYER in the game.

    And Liverpool didn't even keep the most clean sheets last season.

    Could he be a big differential to bring in starting in GW12?

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    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      But chilwell and james can do better in terms of value now. So is he really essential

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    2. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Also i think they had a good run of 10 games of straight clean sheets. Those must be the weeks.

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      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah i checked. Those were the weeks

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    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Depends how fit he is.

      Post-lockdown he never really regained the level he was at. For the start of this season, it was much the same. Signs appeared, then he got injured.

      Now he'll be back, in a team littered with injuries - not optimal conditions. Not to say he can't do well - he's quality. I would just want to see that evidence before bringing him in.

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  19. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Hamez to Mahrez a good move?

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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yep

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  20. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is it safe to say that Bednarak is now nailed for Saints and not a threat from Stephens ?

    He has played 90 minutes in all games apart from two against Aston Villa (where they conceded 3) and the very first fixture.

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    1. Tinfoil Deathstar
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It's been safe to say that for nearly two years now. Bednarek is Ralph's favourite and has been pretty much ever-present since he became manager.

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  21. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    When to use the first wc by?

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  22. Saka Punch
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which is best?

    A) Son -> KdB

    B) Grealish + Bellerin -> KdB + Dallas (-4) could then bench Dallas this week in prep for his good fixtures

    C) Grealish -> Mahrez (c)

    Will be bringing in Salah next week for whichever City Player I get

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  23. Pep bites Kun
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    This is going to be an interesting gw I reckon. Considering those with/without City assets(sideways moves & Pep rotation inclusive), those keeping or transferring Avl/New, hits abandon, should make for interesting viewing and results.

    Wouldn't wish anyone bad luck, including myself. I'm stuck like an ostrich with my head in the sand, praying my lack of movement and bid to field 10 with good to varying fixtures works out! They say 'optimism is the road to courage'? Well roll on next week then, when I at least have a plan and 2 FT to boot 😉

    BOL for the gw

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  24. Saka Punch
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which is the best move?

    A) Son -> KdB

    B) Grealish -> Mahrez (c) - would remove him for Salah (c) next week

    C) Grealish + Bellerin -> KdB + Dallas (-4) could then bench Dallas this week in prep for his good fixtures

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  25. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which option?

    A) Rashford & Grealish > KDB & Neto
    B) Rashford & DCL > KDB & Adams
    C) Struijk ( bench ) > Bartley ( bench Coufal )

    McCarthy
    Justin / Coufal / Chilwell
    Bruno / Ziyech / Rashford / Soucek
    Vardy / Kane / DCL

    Bench: Steer, Grealish, Struijk, Mitchell

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  26. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best option here? 1ft, 1m itb.

    a. Grealish > Mahrez
    b. Grealish > Jota
    d. save

    Martinez
    Robbo zouma lamptey Dallas
    Kdb Bruno son soucek
    Vardy dcl

    Forster kilman brewster grealish

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    1. MJH
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      That's a save for me brother.

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  27. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bottomed! So many risks this week with my players. Cant guarantee a start for Cancelo, Sterling, Jota or Brewster. Got 2FT 0.2 ITB. I am completely lost on what to do

    Martinez

    Chilwell - PVA - Cancelo

    KDB (C) - Sterling - Fernandes - Grealish - .Jota

    DCL - Richarlison

    Forster - Neco - Coufal - Brewster

    Potentially I will have only 7/8 players from the start

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  28. MJH
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy or Bruno? Such a tough decision!

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  29. PepTom
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    who should i captain?
    bruno mahrez or vardy?

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