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Dugout Discussion February 14

Bielsa reshuffles in Phillips’ absence as Aubameyang and Odegaard make Arsenal XI

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The third of four Premier League matches to take place on Sunday sees Arsenal play host to Leeds United at the Emirates.

Kick-off in north London is at 16:30 GMT.

The visitors are without influential midfielder Kalvin Phillips (£4.9m) for this encounter, with the England international missing out with a calf injury.

Jamie Shackleton (£4.8m) comes in for Phillips in Marcelo Bielsa’s only change from Gameweek 23.

That alteration prompts a wider tactical reshuffle, however, with the Leeds boss confirming ahead of kick-off that Pascal Struijk (£3.9m) would fill in for Phillips in midfield.

Luke Ayling (£4.4m) will move across to centre-half as a result, with Shackleton deployed at right-back.

The Arsenal team news is no less interesting as captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.3m) returns to the starting XI for the first time since Gameweek 19.

Real Madrid loanee Martin Odegaard (£6.0m) is also promoted to Mikel Arteta’s line-up and makes his first start for the Gunners.

David Luiz (£5.4m) and Bernd Leno (£5.0m) are back after suspension, with Dani Ceballos (£4.7m) replacing the injured Thomas Partey (£4.9m) in midfield.

Mat Ryan (£4.2m), Alexandre Lacazette (£8.3m), Nicolas Pepe (£7.6m) and Rob Holding (£4.6m) all drop to the bench.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Bellerin, Luiz, Gabriel, Cedric, Xhaka, Ceballos, Saka, Smith-Rowe, Odegaard, Aubameyang.

Leeds United XI: Meslier, Ayling, Cooper, Struijk, Alioski, Dallas, Klich, Shackleton, Harrison, Raphinha, Bamford.

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  1. SEXY SALAH
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Auba punt pays off!!!

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

      Wow nice

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      1. SEXY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        ......For anyone that did it that is....

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    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      When did you bring him in?

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  2. Hybrid.power
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    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Auba was someone we used to own

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

      In GW 1 & 2

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    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      GW 1

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  3. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    No Kalvin, no Leeds

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    1. Scholes Out For Summer
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      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      this

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

    Dallas/Meslier CS wipeout!

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

      Who buys Leeds for c/s ... they’ve conceded more goals than anyone but WBA

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

        True

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

      Expected no less!

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

    Standard Leeds defending then.

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  6. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Bertrand would have saved that

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

      lol

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  7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Leeds struggling to keep pace here. This could be a mailing

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Mauling

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

        get that dog out of the post box

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    2. Sim Simma
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      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Replying by post

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

      Auba has already delivered

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  8. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    So the Cavani punt failed hard. Got no service at all today. People keeping?

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

      Not an owner but see if he plays on Thursday, if he's rested you could keep v Newcastle.

      I went Ings over Cavani.

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      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yh. True. Feels wrong to sell before Newcastle at OT I guess.

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

      Had him as a one off punt for DCL despite telling everyone here United would struggle to breakdown WBA. Need to listen to myself more ... he’s gone.

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      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        If only United took the early lead it would've been a different story I think.

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  9. Fudgy
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    3 years, 2 months ago

    Leeds are so inconsistent

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    1. Baron Penguin
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      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      We can rely on your consistent entertainment value at least.

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

        Thanks

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    2. Uncle Gamst
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      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      At least they are consistent, in their inconsistency 😉

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

      They consistently let in goals

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  10. Steve The Spud
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    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is Philips available for 25 does anyone know ?

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    1. Baron Penguin
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      3 years, 2 months ago

      Amazing the difference with and without.

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  11. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Not sure when to use my FH. Think 29 is worth it ?

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    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Most are- you have an alternative based on your question?

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  12. mgilbert86
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Grealish -> Raphina
    or
    Barnes -> Raphina?

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    1. Egg noodle
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      3 years, 2 months ago

      G has more DGWs incoming. But G is worse

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

      Someone else -> Raphina

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    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Grealish, easy

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  13. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Why are Leeds allergic to London?

    I've pretty much given up hope here already.

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    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Did they not just bend Crystal Palace over for a jolly good bumming down in London earlier in the week

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      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Wasn't in London was it

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          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Ah you’re right

            Fair enough there’s something in the London water allright

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        • how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          No.

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

        We can't all be lucky enough to live in God's own county.

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        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Cornwall?

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

            Cornwall's his holiday home , Yorkshire the main residence.

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      3. AC/DC AFC
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        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        They got the draw at Brentford in the last 12!

        Leeds service crew.

        Not so good on the inter city services into London

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    2. Baron Penguin
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      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Wait for Phillips fitness before going all in on Leeds DGW?

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

        I don't think I'm gonna go all-in. Two at most. I might not even do that.

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        1. Baron Penguin
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          • 3 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Have Raphinha, I might just do Antonio to Bamford and save the other FT for 26.

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

        Dallas and Bamford is plenty

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Please don't get them i wanna finally get in the top 100k

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          1. WVA
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Had them for months and im 80k now thank you!

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      3. Third Eye Vision
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I’m really considering Bamford + Raphina + Harrison on WC.

        I’ll shift one and bench one after 25.

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        1. WVA
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Not bench boosting in 26 then?

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

      Who would you prefer on a WC?

      A. Maddison
      B. Barnes

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      1. Sid1891
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        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        A

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      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Maddison

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        1. WVA
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks guys, agree

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

      Impossible to scout one Leeds player, every damn one of them has the same haircut...

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      1. AC/DC AFC
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        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        They're numbered for ease of identification too

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

        Terrible haircut

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

      Can’t believe I didn’t do Dallas to Lowton for a hit. Was WC’ing this week anyway. Terrible decision that will cost me 15+ pts

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      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        The guy hadn’t scored in forever, how on earth were we supposed to know, still sensible to keep Dallas imo

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

          Still. Dallas was always a 2 pointer. By average Lowton should’ve got 8 (1 CS). Was really just a 2 pt hit

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          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            I guess, but to not do it you must of made a sound judgment call, don’t beat yourself up for it too much, this season is a mess casserole

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          2. Coys96
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Absolutely wasn't and isn't. could easily score/assist. And Arsenal had failed to score in 2 of their 3

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      2. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Another comment in hindsight.

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      3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Poor decision making

        That’s what separates the best

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      4. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        The talking up many had for Leeds in this game was bizarre in the week. Unfortunately all those other injuries stopped many BBing with Leeds players and Son.

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

        But then you’d want him back for next week so that’s daft

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    6. Steve The Spud
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      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Might actually just save in 25 and have 2 free’s for 26

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    7. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      How's Raph doing?

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      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Constant threat. Looks great when he gets the ball but Arsenal are marshalling leeds well overall.

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

        Okay. Just made a chance for Harrison, who shot it straight at the keeper.

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

        Love watching him on the ball

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    8. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Harrison wasting assist

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

      Phillips FC need the main man back.

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    10. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Huge Ayling block. +25 bps

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    11. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Which replacement option for DCL is better?

      A) Watkins
      B) Ings

      Also need to note that i dont have FH and therefore buidling towards more GW29 players

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      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Reckon I'm going to keep. Liverpool will be nervy and he might have a good double in 26.

        Ings if you are going to move him on.

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      2. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        B surely. Just for the DGW alone...

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

      Brilliant block, so close to a second for Auba.

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    13. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      David luiz bursting into the penalty area.

      That's how well it's going for leeds

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    14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Leeds bubble burst? Look slow

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      1. SEXY SALAH
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        3 years, 2 months ago

        They’re in London, haven’t won there in 3-4 years

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    15. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Let's just end this goddamn game 1-0

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    16. SEXY SALAH
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Ok, a Bamford and Dallas blank would ease the pain of not going for the BB this week

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      1. Salah’s Sonnet
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        3 years, 2 months ago

        BB’d this week with Pope Antonio Dallas & Holding on it. Still glad to BB just for Pope alone and to get it out the way, useless chip

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        1. Ozzy smith
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          This. Martinez Watkins Soucek + KWP on the BB. I'll take the Emi haul alone all day.
          You wildcarding in 25?

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

        We've got 13/15 players the same. I'm curious to know how you're going to WC, I'm fairly happy with my team. I might just bring Raphinha or Ings in on a FT.

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    17. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Digne DGW vs Alonso Cresswell in my cup game. I am Alonso Cresswell.

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      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Alonso Cresswell if Alonso starts.

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        1. Egg noodle
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          If Alonso doesn't feature then Soucek first on my bench.

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      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        You win i reckon

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        1. Egg noodle
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Love you

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    18. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      People keeping Digne? Liverpool is considered a good fixture this season I guess.

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      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Not clean sheet wise, BUT Digne will probably play as a winger/wing back so I'd keep. DGWs coming up too.

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        1. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          True. Ty

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