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Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 11?

4 December 2020 1557 comments
Jan Sienkiewicz Jan Sienkiewicz
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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. Butcher
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Morning all,

    Currently do not have any City attacking assets. Which are the better moves here?

    A) Robertson and Bowen to James and Mahrez

    B) Kane and Bowen to Bamford and KDB

    Cheers

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    1. hewittj1
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      B

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

      B. I did a similar move last week (Barkley and Kane to KDB and Bamford).

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  2. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    looking to improve DF
    current GK: McCarthy
    current DFs: Taylor, Justin, Coufal; Saiss, Mitchell

    is Saiss --> Zouma the best move? or what other DF?

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    1. hewittj1
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Saïss -> any sub 5.5 option of your choosing

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  3. Tinmen
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Morning folks. What’s the move here?
    Ziyech and Jimmy to ?

    A) Mahrez(C) and Abraham
    B) JWP and Jesus(C)
    C) F.Torres and Jesus(C)
    D) KDB(C) and Connolly

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    1. Shatner's Bassoon
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      D. Kev the best choice long term so he has to be the priority.

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    2. hewittj1
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Don’t like the idea of selling Ziyech for Leeds and Everton up next

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  4. The Man Pastore
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    What would you do with 2FT here :

    Martinez* Peacock
    Cancelo* Chilwell Justin Kilman Vestergaard
    KDB Bruno Ziyech Grealish* Jota
    Werner Watkins* Brewster*

    2FT / 1.8ITB

    Cheers!

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    1. hewittj1
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Cancelo upgrade

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  5. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    What is best?

    A: [ 0 hits] Play Rashford + Kane
    B: [-4 hits] Rashford --> Mahrez ... probably captain him or still keeping Bruno (c)
    C: [-8 hits] Rashford + Kane --> KDB + Jesus ... for sure, KDB (c)

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

      Do you think Rash will not play?

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

        Not sure. Waiting for press conference.

        But I wasn't impressed with his output last week and keen to have City mid.

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

          Yeah, Im in the same boat. He needs a rest tbh. And with Leipzig next week, which is a must not lose game, I can see him being rested, but then again OGS usually never benches Rash.

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

            If he's okay to play, would you keep a faith with him?

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

              I would this week, with the Villa game being called off. But he is likely to turn into KDB or Salah very soon, unless he really starts firing.

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

    How long do I wait before I accept the Villa game will not be rescheduled in gw11?

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    1. hewittj1
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      10:59 on Saturday 🙂

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    2. fusen
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      As said above, wait as close until the deadline as possible. Then you'll be in the same situation as everyone else

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

      it would be done by now - lets be honest

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    4. Whazza
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      It's really, really unlikely.. There were more cases confirmed yesterday. I have already accepted it.

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  7. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    in the Scout Squad article, one of the writers mentioned Welbeck--might he be of use (perhaps as a sub) in the next month or so?

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    1. Whazza
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Exactly the type of player I look to own over a hectic Christmas period 🙂

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      1. Pomp and Circumstance
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        thanks--interesting; might be useful this weekend with Grealish and Wilson not playing; don't have FT tho--have Brewster as cover

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  8. FPL Doctor
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    What to do this GW with 1 FT and 0 ITB
    Lots of potential rests and Martinez in goal.

    Martinez*
    James Dias Cancelo Justin
    Salah KDB(c) Jota
    Bamford DCL Vardy

    Steer* Soucek Dallas Grealish*

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

      Team looks decent. I would leave it. Don't think I would even bring a keeper in. The one game advantage you would get probably wouldn't outweigh the upside of Martinez double gameweeks. Dallas will come on if Cancelo doesn't play. Just hope Dias starts so you get 10 players.

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    2. Whazza
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I'd fix that defence, Cancelo and Steer to Lamptey and Johnstone. Yes it's -4 but Cancelo and Steer are 0 points realistically so Johnstone and Lamptey should get 4 most likely more than that

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  9. Mayor of Flair
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    How's this for a FH team?

    Kelleher
    Justin PVA James Dias
    Salah KDB Mahrez
    Werner DCL Vardy

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    1. THE Wild Rover
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I'd prefer Bruno to Vardy and wouldn't play four defs. can you work Jota instead of PVA?

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      1. Mayor of Flair
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Thank you

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    2. Catastrophe
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Too many midfield options, would lose Vardy, Werner, upgrade Dias to Walker if you can. Chilwell or Zouma and get Fernandes in.

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      1. Mayor of Flair
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Much appreciated

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  10. Catastrophe
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    1FT, 1.1 ITB.

    Martinez*
    Chilwell, Zouma, Justin
    KDB, Son, Fernandes, Jota
    Vardy, DCL, Bamford

    (Steer, Bissouma, Mitchell, Kilman)

    A) Justin -> Dias
    B) Son -> Mahrez
    C) Son & Justin -> Mahrez & Walker
    D) Save FT

    Next week - Vardy & Bissouma -> Salah & Brewster.

    Thinking D is sensible move but drawn towards C to take full advantage of City's fixtures!

    Cheers

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  11. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    7 players being fielding this week with Villa lads out, Cancelo and Foden will defo be benched

    Martinez
    Cancelo Chilwell Coufal
    Grealish Foden Fernandes Son
    Vardy DCL Kane

    (Dead Bench)

    A) Grealish --> Mahrez (C)
    B) Foden + Kane --> KBD (C) + Bamford (Cancelo, Martinez and Grealish not playing)
    C) Grealish + Cancelo --> Mahrez (C) + James

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

    Is Reece James the best 5.5 or under defender to get right now? Already have Zouma.

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

      could be yes, double up Chelsea defender is a good idea for now. I'm on Mendy+Zouma currently

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    2. King Drogba11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Yep. Crazy good price considering he’s nailed the RB spot now.

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    3. Whazza
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I was burnt by him earlier when Azpi benched him. Have too many doubts in my team right now. Playing it safe with Lamptey+a little cash. But he is a good pick if most of your team is nailed on

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  13. Dave Dreamer
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Is Grealish to Mahrez worth a -4? no KDB and I would captain him.

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  14. Nespinha
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Planning next week

    Bellerin + Son + DCL - - - Dallas + Salah + Bamford

    A) Play Bellerin, if prices change no Bamford (+0.1 price - Adams, +0.2 price - Wellbeck)
    B) Bellerin to Dallas now, and go Bamford safely
    C) Forget this price game, Robbo downgrade and keep DCL

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  15. RIDZ
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone captaining Kane/Son?

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    1. Pinturicchio10
      5 years, 8 months ago

      High risk, low reward potentially. Not for me.

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  16. Penang Sandman
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    I did -8 hit alredy, if I activate Free Hit now does the points deducted counted?

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    1. Dave Dreamer
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      nope doesn't count

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      1. Penang Sandman
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        and the team is it back to my GW 10 team or current team (after 3 transfers)

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        1. hewittj1
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Gwk 10 team

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          1. Penang Sandman
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            cheers sorry just read FAQ from fpl site its stated

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

    How likely is it that the Villa game is rescheduled for gw12 then? Will they allow it midweek if it clashes with CL?

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    1. Whazza
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      It's a very slim chance it's played midweek. Covid won't be gone in under a week and they need to isolate. Ben Crellin thinks gw17 is the earliest for Villa-New (If New lose to Brentford). Gw19 another possibility

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

        Thank you

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  18. mrtapio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Using FH this GW. Best 7.2> mid for this GW only? not City or Jota.

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

      Neto, Klich, Harrison(Provided he is fit)

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

        Sorry, just this GW then all 3 are out

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      2. mrtapio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Neto vs Liv(A), Klich and Harrison vs Che(A)

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    2. King Drogba11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Torres

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

        Guarunteed to start?
        Might be benched for Foden considering the upcoming schedule...or that could happen in the UCL....tough call...

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      2. mrtapio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Got 3 City

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  19. Piksau
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    KDB for Triple Captain this GW?

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    1. hewittj1
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Tempting

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

        I have been dilly-dallying for 2 days now...Only thing holding me back is that his form has been very erratic...

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    2. King Drogba11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I’d hold for a DGW

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

        Any news when they will be?

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        1. King Drogba11
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Possibly 18 or 19 at the earliest.

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    3. BeWater
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      No.

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

        Thanks

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    4. Maddamotha
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      No way

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

        Thanks

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  20. King Drogba11
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Do we think Fulham score V city ?

    I know their defence has been decent of late but even Burnley had a few good chances to score.

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

      City clean sheet probability is 54%. The next highest this week are Liverpool on 43%.

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      1. King Drogba11
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Fulham have shown to be a fairly attacking side. Don’t fully trust city defence atm.

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    2. Piksau
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Can never bank on City defense...look for options that have attacking potential

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

    GTG ladies and gents? Play Dallas or Coufal?

    Martinez*
    Lamptey Chilwell Coufal
    KDB(C) Son Bruno Salah
    Bamford Adams DCL

    Steer Bissouma Dallas Kilman

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

      Coufal seems like the smarter option....so Dallas...!

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

        Haa, that could be it.

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  22. Johno99
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    A) Kane and Reed -> KDB and Adams
    B) Kane and Reed -> Mahrez and Jesus

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

      Why remove Kane?
      and for Mahrez and Jesus,,,,just no.....

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      1. Johno99
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Have no city coverage basically. Worries me

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    2. El Platano
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      A

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  23. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    On a WC- Which group would you choose?
    1. Grealish + DCL (or 7.7m striker).
    2. Raphinha (or 6.0m) + Jesus.

    Jota, KDB, Salah, Bruno, _____.
    Bamford, Welbeck, _____.

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    1. Ritchies Magic Hat
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      1 assuming you have good cover for Grealish this week

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      1. Sz21
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Welbeck!

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    2. Piksau
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      1 no question

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  24. Ritchies Magic Hat
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    McCarthy
    Zouma Bellerin Lamptey
    Fernandes Ziyech Jota Son Romeu
    Kane DCL

    Forster Kilman Bernardo (Wilson)

    1FT 3.8ITB

    Son to KDB(c)
    then Ziyech to Salah(c) next week?

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  25. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    If i start Grealish will he be auto-subbed at the end of the GW?

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  26. FPL Doctor
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Play 1:

    A) Justin
    B) Soucek

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

      A

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  27. Catastrophe
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    1FT, 1.1 ITB.

    Martinez*
    Chilwell, Zouma, Justin
    KDB, Son, Fernandes, Jota
    Vardy, DCL, Bamford

    (Steer, Bissouma, Mitchell, Kilman)

    A) Justin -> Dias
    B) Son -> Mahrez
    C) Son & Justin -> Mahrez & Walker
    D) Save FT

    Next week - Vardy & Bissouma -> Salah & Brewster.

    Thinking D is sensible move but drawn towards C to take full advantage of City's fixtures!

    Cheers.

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  28. iL PiStOlErO
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    I know Cancelo is a risk but will take it cause not feeling like -4. Anything else? 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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  29. Vazza
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Best defender out of the following for gameweeks 12 to 15-

    A. Lewis (WBA, lee, FUL, mci)
    B. Taylor (ars, avl, WOL, lee)
    C. Alioski/Cooper (WHU, NEW, mun, BUR)
    D. Balbuena (lee, CRY, che,BHA)

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    1. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Cooper

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  30. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Team is as below.Any other changes needed?

    Martinez
    James Chilwell Dias
    Son KDB Jota Bruno Grealish
    Vardy DCL
    Lamptey Brewster Mitchell
    0.3 ITB

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

      No Salah is concerning but otherwise team looks good

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      1. Rinseboy
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        thanks he'll be in my plans next week. Will move Vardy to Bamford to fund

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

          No problem. Best of luck

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