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Dugout Discussion August 15

Kane missing for Spurs as Guardiola starts Grealish and Mahrez

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The most-anticipated Premier League fixture of the weekend sees reigning champions Manchester City take on Tottenham Hotspur, as Nuno Espirito Santo begins his reign as manager. (We’ll be following the match live and discussing key points in a live YouTube watchalong).

For the home team, Harry Kane (£12.5m) misses out completely with Son Heung-min (£10.0m) set to lead the line in his absence.

The South Korean international has impressed during pre-season and has an excellent record against Man City. In fact, he has only scored more goals in all competitions against Southampton.

Japhet Tanganga (£4.5m) starts at right-back, a role he was trialled in during last weekends friendly win against Arsenal, alongside Davinson Sanchez (£4.5m), Eric Dier (£4.5m) and Sergio Reguilón (£5.0m).

Dele Alli (£6.5m) features from the off, too, with new arrivals Bryan Gil (£6.0m) and Cristian Romero (£5.0m) both having to settle for a place on the bench.

As for Manchester City, new signing Jack Grealish (£8.0m), owned by 24.4% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, starts for the visitors in north London, with Riyad Mahrez (£9.0m), Ferran Torres (£8.0m) and Raheem Sterling (£11.0m) completing the forward line.

Kevin De Bruyne (£12.0m), meanwhile, is on the bench with John Stones (£5.5m) and Kyle Walker (£5.5m), while Phil Foden (£8.0m) misses out with a foot injury as expected.

Kick-off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is at 16.30 BST.

LINE-UPS

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Tanganga, Sanchez, Dier, Reguilon, Skipp, Hojbjerg, Alli, Bergwijn, Moura, Son

Subs: Gollini, Romero, Davies, Doherty, Winks, Sissoko, Lo Celso, Gil, Scarlett

Manchester City XI: Ederson, Cancelo, Dias, Ake, Mendy, Fernandinho, Gundogan, Grealish, Mahrez, Torres, Sterling

Subs: Steffen, Stones, Laporte, Walker, Zinchenko, Rodri, Bernardo, De Bruyne, Jesus

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  1. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Antonio missed pen meehh... Will he take the next one?

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    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      We'll find out.

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    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I'd imagine Rice would be back on them but hard to know honestly. Could be Benrahma or Cresswell for all we know

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    3. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Not if Marky Nobes is on the pitch, otherwise I'd have thought he's still on them.

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      1. lilmessipran
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        That's probably a given, but he isn't on the pitch most of the time

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

      Maybe?
      Could be Rice again. Maybe Benrahma.

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    5. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Antonio after the game - “I’m going to have to say sorry to Dec (Rice) because when he missed his pen last season I said I’m on pens next so he might be back on them."

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      1. lilmessipran
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Really?

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        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          was interviewed by Sky after the game

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    6. BIGREDDOG
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I'd let him if I was Moyes. Will be more confident now

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    7. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Think will get one more opportunity- he took this one far too fast after ref’s whistle rather than setting himself up first

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      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Let's hope so.

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    8. AW127
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      • 4 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Surely Benrahma will be on them?

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  2. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    I have one golden rule in FPL, and that's not to captain a player in the early kick off (ruins the rest of the fixtures for me if they flop).

    I've only just noticed that Liverpool v Burnley is the early kickoff. Salah was always going to be my captain, but I'm now considering a move to Bruno vs Southampton (who I feel are heading for relegation) due to the above.

    Help a brother out, who is everybody else leaning toward?

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    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Bruno for me

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    2. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Oh ****, I have that rule too and no other options…

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    3. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Bruno

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

      Bruno is on my bus team.
      Will figure it out later for sure though.

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    5. Khark
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Salah for me, early kick off or not some fixtures just cant be ignored

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    6. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Salah at home with fans back- has to be him for me

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    7. Jam0sh
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      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I'd say just ignore the fact whether its the first or last match

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    8. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I have the same rule, but Bruno had the early kickoff yesterday...

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Brentford vs Arsenal was the early kickoff.

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        1. Bobby Digital
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          That was Friday

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          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            He knows.

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    9. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I also have that rule but Salah is exempt.

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      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Liverpool don’t play well in early games either

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        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Well in my experience it’s always been a good result.

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        2. Thomas Magnum
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Nor do they against burnley normally who always like to turn up when playing Merseyside red

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        3. Iwantmorepointsthanks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          7-0 vs Palace was a 12:30 PM kick off

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          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            Perfect user name for this.

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    10. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I've had that rule too and it's backfired any times.

      Salah looks like a good cap pick but Southampton do look shocking.

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    11. Athletico Underachieving
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Salah back at a packed Anfield is too good to miss IMO. Plus Burnley conceded two goals down his side yesterday…

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    12. Indpush
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      If you aren't willing to stick to a golden rule, what's the point labeling it golden?

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  3. jblakes
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Is greenwood to Pogba a good idea or just sideways.

    Im assuming Pogba will start most games and if he actually wants to play he could be gold for price.

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    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      It’s not a good idea at all

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    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Not for me

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    3. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Think sideways. Wonder for how long Pogba's purple patch will last. If you are are lucky you could get points and price rices.
      But could easily be a bust.

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    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      No

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    5. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Too sideways. Cavani misses GW2 at least and would fully expect James to drop out for the Southampton game.

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    6. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I mean you could say the last part with regards to Greenwood as well.

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    7. LAMELA_AND_CONSUELA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Sideway. You don’t know where Pogba will play when they field their best line up with Sancho and Cavani

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    8. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Nobody knows. Go with your gut. If I had Greenwood, I'd stick.

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  4. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Ever play drums on your bum and tum?

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    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      You're alright, Zim0.

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      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Much obliged

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    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Not on my own no.

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    3. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      This is why you're not allowed 1000 yards of any school isn't it?!

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      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Now now it's only 500 yards

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        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Rightly so. Get closer.

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  5. gonzalocampos
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    With Grealish on the team the tendency is to attack more from the left side. Mahrez is quality but he is not receiving enough balls. Let's see what Pep does.

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    1. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      On the other hand, it means the pass will go from letf to the right where Gundo and Mahrez are to finish.

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  6. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    City defenders cleaning up the baps just by passing to each other.

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  7. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Is this the first 0-0 of the season?

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    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      No

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      1. Podge
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        See 🙂

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    2. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Burnley vs Brighton wasn't the snooze fest?

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  8. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Gundo much higher than many expected.

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      You have him horse?

      Just hoping he uses that positioning and grabs himself a goal here...

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        I do sir Tabascsalot.

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  9. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Gundo nearly gets a Gundo goal.

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  10. Bushwhacker
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Are they better? Dunno. Are they more balanced without Kane? Absolutely.

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    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      They're sitting back and countering with 3 rockets. This isn't really a game to judge Spurs without Kane.

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  11. R.C
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Ffs give the ball to Son

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  12. Carlton P
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Gundog best city midfielder to own?

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Give us some time.

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      1. Carlton P
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        I think it’s quite evident. Only 7.5, gets in great positions, on set pieces and 2nd/3rd on the list of pen takers

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        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Maybe I’m just a little slow.

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    2. Andy1
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I hope so. I have him.
      Think kdb is best though, although it will be a rotation minefield, especially when champions League starts

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    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      The only one I don't own 😐

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  13. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Man utd are better than Citeh, the Poles have shifted and the sun will one day swell to a red dwarf and swallow the Earth and surrounding planets in its' Death.

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Right, im off looting.

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    2. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      You're growing on me.

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  14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Both teams missing kane

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Noice.

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    2. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Ha!

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  15. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Mahrez will do well to make 60' never mind the Norwich team sheet.

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      He plays fir City.

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  16. JBG
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Ffs score someone (Mahrez). It's bad enough that I have to watch a Spurs v City match, but one without goals is just, ugh.

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      We need a different way of expressing ourselves. Ffs is just confusing on this site.

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    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      No strikers involved in the game

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    3. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      You don't have to do anything, big fella.

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  17. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Can't believe I have Reguilon on my bench and played Coufal

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      What a nutter.

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      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Haha

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  18. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Tanganga looking good.

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

    Difficult to see myself owning Mahrez after GW2, if only because I'll have no other transfers to make.

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    1. JBG
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      This.

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    2. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Next week c options down to 2 Bruno and Salah. No need to consider Mahrez anymore

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  20. farmerfat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Liverpool played much better with Firmino on the pitch. I worry Jota could be benched next week

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    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Fosho

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    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Big time!

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    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Nothing new I reckon

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

      I expect Firmino to come in for Burnley, yeah.

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  21. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    We already look better without Kane

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  22. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    You know Nuno was chatting sh!!t when he said that Kane is physically not ready.

    Kane is always physically ready.

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    1. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Kane's ankles have entered the chat.

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  23. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Boooo
    Boom

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  24. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Son bangs it

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  25. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Son banger

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  26. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Son goal

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  27. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Son my boy I love you!!!! 100 points yesss

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  28. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Bruno to Son done

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    1. Halftime
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Unfortunately I made that transfer before this GW 🙂

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  29. Thanos
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Sonyyyyyyy

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  30. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Oh son is so so good

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