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De Bruyne in advanced role as Man United deploy midfield diamond for derby

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Pep Guardiola has afforded Kevin De Bruyne (£11.8m) an advanced role once again as Manchester City travel to Old Trafford.

The Belgian has been operating as a number 10 increasingly often this season having previously only played in that position in the big games.

And they don’t come too much bigger than a city derby for Guardiola’s men, so De Bruyne’s 24.5% ownership will be relishing his advanced runs tonight.

He features at the centre of an attacking midfield trio in support of Gabriel Jesus (£9.3m), flanked by Raheem Sterling (£11.4m) and Riyad Mahrez (£8.4m), who enjoyed a disparity of fortunes against Fulham.

Elsewhere, it is a third consecutive Premier League start for John Stones (£4.8m) at the heart of City’s defence, while João Cancelo (£5.5m) retains a berth, switching to the left-hand side, pushing Benjamin Mendy (£5.9m) to the bench and allowing Kyle Walker (£6.2m) back into the side.

Meanwhile, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appears to have tweaked his Manchester United outfit with respect to the opposition, changing his favoured 4-2-3-1 system into a midfield diamond shape.

Fred (£5.3m), Paul Pogba (£7.7m) and Scott McTominay (£4.9m) are all included in the line-up behind Bruno Fernandes (£10.9m) in support of Marcus Rashford (£9.4m) and Mason Greenwood‘s (£7.1m) two-man strike pairing.

Anthony Martial (£8.7m) is still an option though, named on the bench alongside Alex Telles (£5.5m).

Manchester United XI (4-1-2-1-2): De Gea; Shaw, Maguire, Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka; McTominay; Pogba, Fred; B Fernandes; Rashford, Greenwood.

Manchester City XI (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Cancelo, Stones, Dias, Walker; Fernandinho, Rodrigo; Sterling, De Bruyne, Mahrez; Jesus.

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  1. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Only hope now is my dcl to ings master stroke coming off

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

      For this week I think it will but not sure after that

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    2. Plant Based FPLer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'm jealous after doing DCL to Wilson. I wanted funds to upgrade Mitchell to have 2nd playing bench player. But if Ings gets double digits... better to have that in the bank now.

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  2. Duke Silver ☑
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    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I'll give you odds of Evens that Roy Keane uses the word lethargic at half time.

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    1. Right In The Stanchion
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He’ll be happy they’re not losing

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  3. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Did James Egersdorff captain KDB in the end?

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    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      James? Jay.

      No Salah

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I thought it was Jay, but then I checked his Twitter... https://twitter.com/jegersdorff

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        1. R.C
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Ah his FPL name is Jay

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    2. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He started doing his videos again? Was the only guy who didn't go into stats in his videos, which I really liked.

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  4. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    why do I own KDB and Mahrez FFS

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    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      and Bruno too LOL

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      1. Gobigorgohome
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        and No Salah 🙁

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    2. Magic Zico
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      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      For WBA

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      1. Gobigorgohome
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        ok hope not rotated

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        1. Magic Zico
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          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          If the don't win tonight they need points even more

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          1. Gobigorgohome
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            hope so

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    3. Plant Based FPLer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Um, for next week. Fixtures are fixtures. Only 1 ft per week.

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      1. Gobigorgohome
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        thanks for head up

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        1. Plant Based FPLer
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          You asked

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    4. Dash444
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      KDB is for the season not just for Christmas!

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  5. F4L
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best way to cure insomnia is to watch United's home games vs Chelsea, Arsenal and City this season.

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    1. Pedram
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Every seasons*

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

    Both sides will probably be satisfied with a 0-0 here, as a Dias and KDB owner I suppose I'd take that. One good counter and United can win this though

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    1. Magic Zico
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      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Don't think so, Jose is not around

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    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Man City won't.

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

    Vardy,Jota to Bamford,Bruno(-4)?

    Slightly tempted to move early and do it after this game as potential 0.4 swings... probably should wait though but I don't see a reason to when Bamford,Bruno would have played and Jota is likely out

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    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      My plan is Vardy, Jota -> Bamford, KDB (-4) as I already own Bruno.

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

        Are you going to wait for move soon?

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        1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Wait for one more day imo.

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    2. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy will haul against Everton but I suppose Bruno might too

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    3. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Relax.

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

        You mean I should think before doing the moves or just wait for now before pulling the trigger?

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

          The moves are fine but I'd consider watching Leicester actually play first. Who knows, you may want Vardy against Everton. Always better for more information IMO but if you want the price rises then up to you.

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    4. GOTHAM City F.C.
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      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Is Welbeck a differential choice?

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

    Kyle walker is a boring fullback to own..control, pass back to centre back ..and repeat.

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

      Yeah, not too bad for bonus though

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Completed passes though
      Good for baps

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    3. Party time
        3 years, 4 months ago

        That’s what Pep wants. At Spurs Walker was a fun pick in fpl

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      • Joey Tribbiani
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        and occasional cannon ball goal outside box

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    4. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Who's likely to score more points in the next 3 games:

      A - Grealish (BUR, wba, CRY)
      B - Bruno (shu, LEE, lei)

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Probably the highest scoring FPL player since he joined the league

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

        The one who is on pens and is the talisman of their team 😉

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      3. TKC07
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        B

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      4. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 4 months ago

          The one who likes taking penalties

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        • Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          The one who dares to take pen

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        • Holmes
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Non filthy one

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        • Party time
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Of course the one with balls

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          • House Frey Wedding Planner
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Haha unanimous for Bruno.

            Looks like I'll be sticking with him and getting rid of Grealish to bring in KDB for WBA

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        • JONALDINHO
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Ole will love a draw here. All he does in the big games is sit back and hope to rob a poxy goal. I’d be surprised if someone scores tbh

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          1. HuttonDressedasLahm
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Slab head goal incoming

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          2. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Lol. The bias is in the grav.

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

              😆

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            2. JONALDINHO
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              How do I change it?

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          3. Plant Based FPLer
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            VDB to come on. United 1-0.

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          4. MagicMessi
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            City will score

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          5. Royal5
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Ole has won 3 of the last 4 against Pep.

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        • Gnu
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          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Nobody makes worse TV adverts than Strongbow.
          I guess it's in keeping with the quality of the product.
          Just saying.

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          1. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Truly dreadful product.

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          2. Miguel Sanchez
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            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            There are worse companies but that song is getting killed by that advert

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        • Albrightondknight
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          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          KDB is getting frustrated with being surrounded by players no where near his level.

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          1. COLLIN QUANER
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Agreed.

            KDB needs a move to Liverpool in the summer.

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            1. Holmes
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Wouldn't change much

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            2. Albrightondknight
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Oh yeah, would be lovin that!!

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          2. MagicMessi
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Waiting Messi

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          3. Pacer.
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Well he needs to have a good look at how dire he has been at converting goalscoring chances. I realise this probably shouldn't be his job but he is not blamess.

            What you see here is a player badly missing aguero

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        • Flair
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Fairly sure KDB's going to be this advanced against West Brom, which is such an enticing prospect... prime opportunity to (C).

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

            He’ll be rested

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

              😆

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

                I hope I’m wrong as I was hoping to captain him but it’s the perfect game to rest him in

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            2. Steve The Spud
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah I’ll be worried about that, might cap Bruno instead Because he rested last week and is more essential for United

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          2. F4L
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            nah, Bernardo Silva or Foden will get a chance playing central.

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        • Steve The Spud
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          • 4 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Sterling has been god awful

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          1. Pep's Money Laundry
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Consistency at its best

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        • FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          If Pulisic looks lively tonight, a hit for Jota is on the cards instead of 8pt hit for KDB

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          1. Hotdogs for Tea
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            don’t you have a free transfer ?

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            1. FPL Daniel
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              But not enough money for upgrade

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        • All Hail K
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Think we're headed for the dreaded 1-1 draw. Lindelof and Jesus.

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

            Greenwood Mahrez

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        • Plant Based FPLer
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Sterling's hair looks disgusting. It was fine before getting longer. Now it's like hairy sausages.

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          1. Egg noodle
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Yum

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          2. All Hail K
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            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Even the Rainbow Laces people complained.

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

              People are traditional on here. No skin fades allowed

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          3. Kip
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Mings says hi

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            1. Plant Based FPLer
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Not as bad on him. Height difference, maybe. And his dreads aren't shaped like poo.

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

          City are so far off the side they were 2-3 seasons ago

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          1. Egg noodle
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Silva Aguero missing makes a huge difference

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

              + Kompany

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          2. have you seen cyan
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            If you think about it City havent actually strengthened their attack at all, if anything its got and continutes to get weaker, especially with Kun doing idk what.
            Jesus clearly not anywhere near good enuf to lead a team like City, he wouldnt even get in the Everton side.

            Maybe its down to FFP, altho they bribed their way out of that, or maybe they are gonna make a marquee signing this summer and saving their money, maybe Messi will be a City player come the summer. They still need to address their striker issue though and they have no chance in hell of signing Kane if thats their plan

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

              Sane going was an odd one.

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        • Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          only a KDB & Bruno masterclass can save mr gameweek 🙂

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          1. Steve The Spud
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            • 4 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            This, hotdogs all round if it comes through but I can’t see it

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          2. RamaJama
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Seems unlikely right now 🙁

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          3. All Hail K
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            And Mrs Gameweek too.

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        • Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Pen for United

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        • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Penalty united

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        • JONALDINHO
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Bruno slot that

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        • _Ninja_
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Man u pen

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        • Gobigorgohome
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          pen???

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        • Rainer
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Surprise Surpirse.

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        • Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          oops

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        • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Offside

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        • JONALDINHO
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          He’s offside

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        • Parsnips
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Offside?

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        • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          No pen that’s offside surely

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