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Podcast January 29

Scoutcast Episode 363 – Everton on the radar as Kane joins the injury list

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Joe and Seb are joined by Ted to look at the key issues facing Fantasy Premier League managers ahead of Gameweek 21.

This latest Scoutcast episode proved a rollercoaster for Joe, Seb and their guest Ted, from TedTalks FPL, taking place during Thursday night’s eventful clash between Tottenham and Liverpool.

With Son Heung-min (£9.8m) and Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) goals ruled out, a haul for Sadio Mane (£11.8m) and an injury, possibly for weeks, to Harry Kane (£11.3m), there was plenty for our trio to mull over.

As the only Mane owner of the three, Joe struggled to contain his excitement in particular.

But where now for the Gameweek 21 captaincy, especially as Kane had been penciled in by many FPL managers to receive the armband ahead of Spurs encounter with Brighton?

Everton’s returning assets could be the answer. Dominic Calvert Lewin (£7.6m), Lucas Digne (£6.0) and James Rodriguez (£7.7m) are among Toffees stars to return from injury ahead of a kind run of games.

Ted’s already tripled up on Carlo Ancelotti’s troops and Joe and Seb are keen to invest too.

A key factor in Ted’s bold move has been his analysis from his statistical graphs over recent matches. Armed with a quintet of graphical delights he takes the Scoutcast team through his latest thoughts on chance creation to clean sheet probability.

His charts also help him to pick a differential, following some recent successes for the show, thanks to West Ham and Manchester City’s low owned gems.

Seb has some intriguing thoughts on attacking defenders, especially with new management and tactics at Chelsea.

Meanwhile, the crew reveal their transfers and fresh captaincy thoughts ahead Gameweek 21 as well as consider the latest high-fliers on the fixture ticker.

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If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below. Or you can take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

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  1. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    This is team assuming carry transfer. Plan was Mané to Son but think Mané now a keep. Would like DCL for Bamford but .7m short so means -4. Raphinha to Anguissa, McCarthy to Forster or Robertson to Digne might work.

    What would you do- stick or take hit for DCL and if so where would you raise cash ?

    Martinez
    Cancelo Dias Robertson
    Salah Bruno Mané Gundogan (c)
    Watkins Antonio Bamford

    McCarthy Raphinha Dallas Coufal

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  2. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Before playing Leeds on a ploughed field and Fulham's mighty attack Brighton were in the bottom 5 for Shots in the Box conceded (20th), xg conceded (17th) and Big chances conceded (16th) over the 4 matches between GW15-18.

    Son(c) is tempting!

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    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Interesting. What you reckon below Karan?

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

      But they also have some of the best defensive stats at home of any team

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      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I look at a more recent or shorter sample size (last 4-6 matches) to evaluate the form a defence...
        Also need to look at quality of opposition at times.

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

          Fair, I don’t consider spurs a quality attack without Kane and I think they will struggle against Brighton but time will tell! We’ve done well without Kane before !

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    3. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Using stats like this is the same as reading tea leaves to predict the future.

      They played city and west ham away, in form arsenal and a wolves side that are much better than their current position. Considering Brighton's style of play I'd fully expect them to have bad stats for those games.

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  3. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Best move?

    A. Lowton >> Cancelo
    B. Raphina >> Son
    C. Raphina >> Sterling (possible Captain)
    D. A+B for -4

    Johnstone
    Robbo, Dias, Coufal
    Salah, Bruno, Gündo, Raphina
    DCL, Bamford, Antonio
    (McCarthy, Soucek, Dallas, Lowton)

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    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      D

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I thought you might say that after your post above. I guess A is a must? And B is pretty good but is it worth the -4?

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        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Sets you up for Spurs extra games and Son is probably the best captain option in 23.

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        2. Karan14
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Yes I think A is a no brainer and Im doing Raphinha & Bamford to Son & DCL for a hit so I fee it is worth it specially if you captain him in 21 or 23.

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  4. marcos11
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Captain?

    a) Salah
    b) Son
    c) Gundogan
    d) DCL
    e) City defense

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    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Tempted by Salah myself. Any of those could come good though.

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    2. Phlajo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Going Son myself

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    3. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Between Salah, DCL and Cancelo

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  5. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Plans scuppered with Kane’s injury.
    Team as it stands with 1 FT and 7.3m itb.

    Martinez
    Dias,Cancelo,Chilwell,Dallas
    Salah(vc)Fernandes,Grealish(c),Gündogan
    Antonio,Watkins

    Johnstone, Soucek,Bamford,Coufal

    Best option?
    A) Soucek >> Son and bench Dallas
    B) Coufal >> Digne bench Dallas
    C) Bamford >> DCL , bench Dallas
    D) Two options from A,B and C . for -4. I’d probably have to bench Antonio though.
    E) Save

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    1. marcos11
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

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      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Sad to lose Soucek.

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    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B and C IMO

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    3. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I would probably do either A or C

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    4. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      C for me

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  6. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I own the Mane and Salah double up. Do I now....

    a) Keep both for the next two

    b) Ditch Mane or Salah to get Grealish and spread funds

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    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Probably keep both now

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

      I've just brought in Mane to do the double up with Salah

      Can't look past the fixtures and Pool seemingly finding some form

      Also makes me more relaxed about captaining Gundo as I've spread the risk with double Pool attack

      I would hold for the next 2 100%

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    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Keep. If Trent is back in form Mane might be the one to hold.

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      1. Ci Siamo
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah I was all set on selling Mane or Salah but with KDB and Kane now out I am starting to feel there is less urgency

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  7. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Morning guys,
    Martínez
    Cancelo | Chilwell | Cressell
    Soucek | Gündogan | Salah | Fernandes | Sterling
    Watkins | Firmino
    ------------------------------------------------------------------
    Johnstone | Bamford | Dallas | Coufal

    A) Dallas/Firmino/Bamford -> TAA/DCL/Calum Robinson (-8)
    B) Dallas/Firmino -> Digne/DCL (-4)
    C) Other
    D) Save FT

    Which option would you prefer?

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

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      1. Gunners in Haaland
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

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  8. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Kane+ESR+AWB >>> DCL+Grealish+Digne(-8)?

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    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I like it

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      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers.

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    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nice moves

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      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers.

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  9. TheBiffas
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    foolishly brought kane in early. worth getting him out for DCL on a -4 or just play raphinha and bench kane?

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Get DCL

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

      Play Rapha

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    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Force yourself to bench Kane this week it’s the only way you’ll learn

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  10. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is anyone doing Salah to Sterling? All the DGWs coming up for City and another injury to Matip messes up the balance at Liverpool

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    1. CheesyZoot
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Matip being out didn't seem to hurt Pool too much last night.

      I would hold for the next 2, maybe get in Gundo instead

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      1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers fella. Seems like a better idea, especially with BB to play

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

    Should i take a hit for this lineup?

    McCarthy
    Cancelo Dallas Dias Mitchell
    Salah Son Bruno Grealish Gundogan
    Bamford

    Peacock Coufal Brewster Kane

    Contemplating:
    Bamford > Antonio
    Salah > Mane
    But with kane injured
    Kane > DCL

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    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kane -> DCL

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

      Don't think you need Antonio in for Liverpool

      Kane > DCL looks best

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    3. Ëð
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Just Kane to DCL

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

      Thanks all

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  12. tbos83
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Who to bring in this week?
    A) Cancelo
    B) Son
    C) Sterling
    D) Digne
    E) DCL

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    1. CheesyZoot
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      C or E

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    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    3. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      E

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

      B

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    5. Ëð
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B and E

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  13. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Making zero ground lately.

    Not sure these moves will even help me either.

    Kane, Riedwald, James to DCL, Barnes, Cancelo (-8)

    Martinez
    Cresswell Dias **** (Taylor Holding)
    Son Salah Bruno Soucek ****
    DCL Watkins (Bamford)

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    1. CheesyZoot
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Do Kane > DCL and hope James starts the next game?

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      1. Ëð
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        This

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      2. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        What about the Barnes move?

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    2. YLK13
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't transfer James, Tuchel said it was experience he wanted for his first game in charge. Doesn't mean that's always going to be the case, now he sees them more, might play James. One more week to see. The rest look fine, Im thinking of Kane to DCL with those fixtures. But Mourinho might be messing with us, is one of my worries. Kane doesnt recover as quickly from ankle problems though.

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      1. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Dont think Jose is messing this time like he did with Son early in the season.

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  14. YLK13
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I'm on -4. Wanted to bring in Stones & watkins thinking Kane was going to be ok.
    Anyway, shall i go to a -8 and bring in DCL, I like Evertons fixtures in the next 4 so its a medium term transfer.
    If we scores great, if not I can amortize that cost over the 4 GWs seems fine.

    LOL I feel like I'm convincing myself, anyone else talk some sense into me, or is it the right movE?

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    1. YLK13
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      *he scores.... not had a coffee yet can't type

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  15. sledger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Looking this morning and seeing a lot of soucek >. Hes scored 43 points last 6 games. Compared to Bruno 28 Salah 13 Son 27. Next four games are Liverpool Villa Fulham and Sheff utd.

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Probably people looking for a captaincy option after Kane and KDB injuries.
      Wouldn't captain Soucek

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

      Going absolutely nowhere from my team

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    3. jammie26
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah i thought this. I dont own him but not sure why people are selling now after his brace.

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  16. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    After such an obvious Captain pick last GW (that flopped)... who you going for this week? Time to go back to Mo? Or perhaps a defender like Cancelo?

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    1. RVP 20
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I think ill go for Bruno

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    2. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I think im leaning towards Son

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    3. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      on Salah currently, but Gundo, Cancelo, DCL all in consideration

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    4. jammie26
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Tempted by grealish or watkins, think Villa are gonna give someone a spanking soon.

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  17. RVP 20
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Any suggestions here? 1.7 ITB

    McCarthy Ryan
    TAA Cancelo Targett (Coufal Ayling)
    Salah Son Bruno Maddison Raphinha
    DCL Antonio (Brewster)

    only one city player could be the problem?

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    1. Ëð
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nothing too pressing in my opinion. Gundo would be nice to have but not sure I'd want to drop any of your current midfield

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  18. Ëð
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Anything worth a hit here? £3.4m ITB

    McCarthy
    Robertson, Stones, Justin
    Salah, Son, Bruno, Gundo
    DCL, Bamford, Adams

    Johnstone, Dallas, Soucek, Coufal

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No.

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    2. RVP 20
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      GTG if you ask me

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  19. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Huge green arrow and almost broke into top 350k. Slowly getting there..

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    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Well done!

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    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      good 1

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

    Timo Werner anybody!?

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Not even Tuchel

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    2. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Not yet

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  21. Mr.K
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Someone here kindly reminded me about this last night. In September, this is what Jose had to say about Son: "Tottenham forward 'out for a while' with hamstring injury."

    I had just gotten Son in as a part of an -8 course correction attempt, so I pulled the trigger and wildcarded.

    Not saying Kane is not injured, I think the chances are that he is. Am I going to offload him for a hit or even two before next week? Absolutely not.

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    1. Mr.K
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      SPOILERS: Son wasn't out for a while

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  22. fpl_tp95
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I'd it mad to sell soucek for gundogan?

    Other mids are salah, son, Bruno and grealish

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    1. Ëð
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I don't think so

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    2. Mr.K
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Why would it be mad?

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      1. fpl_tp95
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Because he just hauled so big

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        1. Mr.K
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          So did Gundo? I mean, I get why one might argue for not doing it, but calling it mad sounds like a stretch.

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    3. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      not mad at all since Gundo is better

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  23. Phlajo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Current team is
    Martinez
    Dias Coufal Dallas (Lewis Douglas)
    Bruno Salah Rashford Son Maddison
    Antonio Bamford (Brewster)

    1FT and 3.6 ITB

    Lewis+Bamford to Digne+DCL for a -4?

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    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Absolutely

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  24. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    When is the next DGW?

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    1. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      24 probably

      MCI and EVE/SOU

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  25. quayle99
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Martinez
    Cancelo(c) Stones Targett
    Fernandes Salah Son Grealish Gundogun
    Kane* Antonio

    Sanchez Mitchell Justin Brewster

    A. Kane > DCL
    B. Kane > Firmino
    C. Play Justin hope Kane gets well soon/ 2FT next week
    D. Anything else?

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    1. Baron Penguin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A or C - currently undecided on those two

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      1. ppv
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        A Kane won't be back soon

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    2. onceuponatyne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A. Kane with one ankle out would be a little while... 2? I'll need to see him playing again before wanting him in my side.

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  26. ClothedinSun
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Toni Rudiger: Nailed - yay or nay?

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    1. jammie26
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I doubt anyone knows that, not even the new gaffer.

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  27. jammie26
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    4k OR, into next round of the cup. No injuries.

    All rosie here, sorry about the bragging.

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    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Sorry...lol

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      1. jammie26
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Looking back that was a very ugly post wasn't it. Must do better.

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  28. Johan Queef
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    2FT and considering options:

    A) Adams or Bamford -> DCL
    B) Raphinha -> Gundogan
    C) both
    D) Something else?!

    Current team:

    Johnstone (McCarthy)

    Cancelo, Stones, Robertson (Dallas, Coufal)

    Salah, Son, Raphinha, Fernandes (Soucek)

    Bamford, Antonio, Adams

    Thanks!

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  29. VTown
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is it worth making any of these moves for a hit?
    A - Soucek > Son
    B - Soucek > Mane
    C - Dallas > Digne
    D - Creswell > Digne

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    1. ClothedinSun
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      C is worth consideration.

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  30. Baron Penguin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Rage WC with benching headaches.... thoughts? Knee is jerking after a rage -4 to get Kane in on Wednesday evening...

    Martinez Schmeichel
    Chilwell Robbo Cancelo Stones Digne
    Salah Bruno Soucek Grealish Gundogan
    DCL Antonio Watkins

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