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Captain Sensible January 25

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 20?

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The Gameweek 20 captaincy debate, if we can call it that, has only been about one Fantasy Premier League asset thus far: Bruno Fernandes (£11.3m).

His omission from Manchester United’s starting XI in an FA Cup win over Liverpool, which he still managed to get the winning goal in, has only made the clamour to captain him even stronger ahead of a plum fixture against Sheffield United.

Injuries and/or significant loss of goal-scoring form has hurt the usual challengers for the armband with Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m) and Jamie Vardy (£10.1m) unavailable while Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) has blanked in five successive Premier League matches – all good news for Fernandes.

That said, does an injury to De Bruyne open up some differential options in the Manchester City side? Are there perhaps some outside picks up for grabs from the less popular teams? That’s what the Captain Sensible article is here for.

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

    Looks like Rashford might not play this week. That's pretty annoying, I wish they would just tell us now

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

      We hadn’t heard the result of the scan yet

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      1. mcsteely
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Reckon we will know the scan result before the deadline? The scan was supposed to be today wasn't it?

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        1. AC/DC AFC
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          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Probably not if not serious or he has a chance of playing.

          Logically he'll rest it.

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    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      It's in the clubs interest to keep it quiet.

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      1. OLLY G
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Why?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          The other team can prepare differently.

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  2. Geordie19
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Raphinha to Gundo worth a -4?

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    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I am considering this for free but defo wouldn't do it for a hit

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      1. Geordie19
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thank yoy

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  3. 420king
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    So who did we find out who is the best KDB replacement regardless of the price? Gundo, Son, Salah?

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    1. AC/DC AFC
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      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      We'll know by Friday!

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      1. 420king
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Well I'm thinking long term also!

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    2. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Son

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      1. 420king
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah would go for him 100% if I didn't already have Kane.

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        1. Geordie19
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Salah then for me. I’ve kept Kane over son

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    3. Scots Gooner
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      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I went for Maddison early to beat some price rises/falls.

      A little apprehensive as he has a tendency to troll, but next 3 fixtures are good and clearly in form, hopefully he won't let me down.

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  4. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Any Salah cappers here ?

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    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Don’t think this is the week to go against the grain

      Penandes

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      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Non owner here xD

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

    Ainsworth looking more like a heavymetal roadie than a retired fotballer.

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    1. Park the bus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      it's almost as if nobody else has said that anywhere

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  6. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Looking for a few more reviews... Who would you rather own from next week on?

    A. Son+Bamford+Maddison/Barnes
    B. Gundogan+Kane+Raphina

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    1. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Close but A

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    2. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B but I’d in an ideal world Gundo, Kane, Bamford

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Or Son+Kane+Maddison. But it isn’t an ideal world my friend 🙂

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    3. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A

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    4. Park the bus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A for me

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    5. Tambling5
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      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A

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    6. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A

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  7. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Kane close...

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  8. Park the bus
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Vardy replacement:

    a) Martial
    b) DCL
    c) Ings
    d) Jesus

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    1. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

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    2. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      c
      b
      a
      d

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    3. OLLY G
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Jesus but would rather downgrade somewhere and get Kane for a hit personally or save and get him next GW.

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

      DCL of those. I'd go cheaper though and upgrade elsewhere

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    5. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

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    6. Tambling5
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      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      C.

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  9. OLLY G
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Who do l start please?

    (A) Wilson
    (B) Dallas

    Thanks.

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    1. Park the bus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Wilson

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  10. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Fill in the missing player:

    Mccarthy
    Robbo, Dallas, Stones
    Salah, Grealish, Bruno, Son
    Watkins, Bamford

    A) Adams
    B) Cancelo (-4)
    C) DCL (-4)

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    1. Tambling5
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      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Cancelo

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    2. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A

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    3. chriscosta
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A

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    4. tom_p77
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B - I’d take a punt.

      Ings is back for Southampton and Cancelo has great fixtures and is due a big haul.

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  11. Tambling5
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    How's my wildcard?
    Martinez Forster; Diaz, Stones, Digne, Justin,Mitchell; Bruno, Son, Sterling, Grealish,ESR; DCL, Ings, Antonio.
    1.2 itb so can do Sterling to Salah as wanted? Cancelo or Diaz choice?
    Thanks for thoughts.

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    1. Park the bus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Good! Wish I still had mine 🙁

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      1. Tambling5
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        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks! Will probably feel the same in a few weeks time!

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    2. KING KOUNDER
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Odegaard coming, ESR might be rotated a lot.

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      1. tafrère
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        He's a 4.5 5th mid.

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      2. Tambling5
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yep. Hope won't call on him very often!

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    3. AC/DC AFC
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      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Salah over Sterling but he could haul again anytime soon.

      There's an argument Sterling will be allowed his more selfish attacking style without KDB pinging it around.

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      1. Tambling5
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks. Thoughts were that Spurs will park bus against Liverpool this week, and if Sterling doesn't haul against WBA then can go back to Mo

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        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Fair play...

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  12. JP\'s
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Start one

    Bellerin or Dawson?

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    1. KING KOUNDER
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Dawson

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  13. KING KOUNDER
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Who scores more in GW 20
    A) Son
    B) Gundagon

    Someone help me

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    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B for GW20

      A as a long term pick

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      1. KING KOUNDER
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Will bring him in next week.

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    2. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A

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    3. mcsteely
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Could be close, they both could blank, but then Gundo more likely to get the extra point for the clean sheet

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  14. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Am actually tempted to hold on to rashford if he isn't ruled out. Fixture worth the gamble imo.

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      He may well be back after a rest with decent fixtures

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  15. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Triple city defence risky? Thinking TAA > Cancelo but have stones and dias. Alternatives Digne, Maguire, Shaw

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Digne

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    2. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      As low risk as triple defence gets

      Unbelievable defensive stats and fixtures

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    3. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      It's only risky as it blocks if you want to get a city attacker in later on

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

      Chilwell

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    5. AC/DC AFC
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      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Triple defense has to be risky in most scenarios

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  16. Dosh
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Wilson --> Bamford (-4) ?

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    1. OLLY G
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I think it's a justifiable hit. Bamford definitely outscores Wilson on average. Maybe not by 4 points but at least by a couple imo.

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      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        It's worth it if you think Bamford is worth holding beyond this game week

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    2. alsybach
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Nah

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  17. The_FF_King
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Who to bring in for KDB?

    Can afford anyone. Sterling or Salah?

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Spin the wheel.

      Bruno, Foden or punt on Greenwood?

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  18. FPL Doctor
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    R James to start under new management?

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

      I would say hold of bringing in any Chelsea until we see how they line up with Tuchel.

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      1. FPL Doctor
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I've already got him. Just curious to see what people thought about his prospects

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  19. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bench one.

    Targett
    AWB

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    1. mcsteely
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      AWB this week. Ideally play both

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  20. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Evening guys thoughts?

    McCarthy Forster
    Coufal Stones Justin Alioski
    Salah Fernandes (C) Soucek Son
    Bamford DCL

    Forster KDB** Taylor Brewster

    A) GTG
    B) KDB to Grealish/Maddison for -4pts

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B....

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    2. chriscosta
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      your midfield will be the same as mine - Salah Bruno (C) Son Maddison Soucek if you go for maddy.
      so on my behalf B

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  21. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Son in.

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  22. the egyptian king
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    a) Coufal (cry)
    b) Bamford (new)
    c) Soucek (cry)
    d) Justin (eve)
    e) Wood (AVL)

    Start 2.

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

      Probably A or C and B

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    2. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      BC

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  23. matiakez
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Son or Gundo? Have no Spurs currently.

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  24. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    my team good to go? anything worth a hit? benching and order good?

    Mendy
    Robertson, Dias, Stones
    Salah, Bruno (c), Gundo, Grealish
    Watkins, Bamford, Antonio
    4.0, Coufal, Holding, ESR

    ITB 6,9

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

      Looks all good to me.

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  25. brixtonBob
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Any pressers tomorrow ?

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  26. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Son sitter

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  27. JoeSoap
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Who would you prioritise this week?

    A. Son
    B. Foden
    C. Gundogan
    D. Kane (-4)

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    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Depends if you can get the spurs players in next week

      Like many I’m getting Gundo this week and Kane next week

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      1. JoeSoap
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        If I get Gundogan can get either Son or Kane the following week. Would be Adams/Kane or Mendy/Son

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  28. nicecat
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Keane > Dias worth a hit?
    Have Cancelo and Sterling.

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    1. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Not worth a hit.

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  29. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone looking to punt on a wildcard there's Mahrez who could come good again?!

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  30. Kryptonite666
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Rank them

    A. Gundowagon
    B. Barnes
    C. Grealish
    D. Maddison

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    1. Kryptonite666
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      E. Foden

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    2. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      C, D, E, A, B

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