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Dugout Discussion August 22

White absent as Lukaku starts for Chelsea

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Sunday’s Premier League action continues at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal host Chelsea.

Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m) comes into Gameweek 2 with a significant level of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) interest.

The Belgian starts up top for Thomas Tuchel’s side, and will be supported by Mason Mount (£7.5m) and Kai Havertz (£8.4m) in the Blues 3-4-2-1 formation.

Elsewhere, Christian Pulisic (£8.0m) misses out after a positive Covid test, while N’Golo Kante (£5.0m) and Hakim Ziyech (£7.4m) are back on the bench after being injured in the UEFA Super Cup.

As for Arsenal, Ben White £4.5m) has been ruled out, as revealed by David Ornstein earlier today:

As a result, Mikel Arteta turns to Rob Holding (£4.4m), who joins Cedric Soares (£4.5m), Pablo Mari (£4.5m) and Kieran Tierney (£5.0m) at the back.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£9.9m), who has recovered from Covid, and new signing Aaron Ramsdale (£4.5m) are on the bench.

Martin Odegaard (£5.5m) has joined permanently from Real Madrid, however this game comes too soon for him.

GAMEWEEK 2 LINE-UPS

Arsenal XI: Leno, Cedric, Holding, Mari, Tierney, Lokonga, Xhaka, Saka, Smith Rowe, Pepe, Martinelli 

Subs: Ramsdale, Chambers, Kolasinac, Tavares, Maitland-Niles, Elneny, Nelson, Balogun, Aubameyang

Chelsea XI: Mendy, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger, James, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso, Mount, Havertz, Lukaku 

Subs: Kepa, Chilwell, Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Zouma, Kante, Hudson-Odoi, Ziyech, Werner

Kane was on the bench this week, while Fernandes started!

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

    No idea what to do here

    Sanchez
    TAA / Shaw / Ayling
    Salah / Greenwood / Mahrez / Son / Barnes
    Ings / Antonio

    Steele / Tsimikas / Amartey / Perica

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

      0 itb 2 ft

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

        Same dilemma. tsimi to livramento and carry one is the current plan.

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

          You got mahrez?

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    2. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah, sort out Tsimikas probably

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

        You got mahrez?

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        1. Traction Engine Foot
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          I don't, but if I had I'd probably keep him, as an Arsenal fan we are shocking

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

            Fair enough, but if he doesn't play I'm done

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    3. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Wait for news on Son

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  2. Berkshire Hafaway-Line
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Would you rather own Lukaku or a Man City Harry Kane? Think I'd go Kane as his ceiling would be bonkers with that City squad around and him.

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

      Kane by a mile

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    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Man City Harry Kane

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

      Lukaku simply because its real and Kane will not be at City.

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    4. jia you
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Lukaku because he's a proper baller and man...not a snivelling child who had a gentleman's agreement in place of a release clause

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

    Mahrez & Toney out for
    Greenwood & Bamford or Raphinha & DCL
    or
    Mahrez & Buendia out for
    Greenwood & Raphinha with 1.5 ITB

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    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Is raphina playing GW4?

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

        I'm not sure, is there a reason he isn't?

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

      Why do you want Mahrez out? He’s about to play Arsenal…

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

        Yeah, Arsenal looked really weak down that side, so I'm reconsidering - but with all the rotating 9.0 is feeling a bit expensive for Mahrez.
        Could rollover again, and just swap Buendia for Raphinha though, because Buendia hasn't impressed

        Should I hold Mahrez one more week?

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      2. MT_FC
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Could also hold Mahrez long term, but figure I'll need funds to upgrade Toney for GW5 on

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  4. LT10
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    "You only need ONE premium player". Discuss.

    Greenwood is better value than Bruno.
    Jota is better value than Salah.
    Mount is better value than Lukaku.

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    1. Lovren an elevator
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I agree with one of those 3 statements

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    2. Sanchit
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Every decent 7.5m player is a better value than a 12m player.

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

      Mount is not a goalscorer so no but kind of agree about other two.

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    4. Jensen Luiz Coleman
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I think that you need at least two big hitters to give you a choice for captain each week. Bruno Mo or Rom Mo are both OK but Mo Mount no.

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  5. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Oh nuts

    Nuno on Son:
    “I’m sorry I cannot answer that. For now he’s alright. In the warm-up he had a strange feeling but he was ok to play. I don’t know. Let’s assess him. I didn’t realise. I’m sorry.”

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  6. Lovren an elevator
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    So....is Alonso first choice LB yet?

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

      Nope

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

    Laporte @5.5 looks like a bargain if he is set to be fixed next to Dias O_o

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

      Won't be. Stones just signed a 5 year contract.

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

      But he’s not so ..

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    3. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      He had Dias status 2 years ago

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  8. Cynical
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Most nailed 4.5 Spurs defender?

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    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I am thinking of getting Dier

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    2. Lovren an elevator
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Surely Tangana

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      1. Sanchit
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Aurier and Doherty to sit on the bench for whole season?

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        1. Lovren an elevator
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Aurier seems like he could leave. Doherty will be praying they switch to 343 at some point

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        2. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Would they replace dier ?

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    3. Bielsa's Bucket
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Dier

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      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Christian Romero? Dier over Davinson?

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    4. Lucas World Conquest
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Best 6.5m or less midfielder apart from Benrahma?

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      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Raphinha

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      2. Lovren an elevator
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Raph

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

        Behrama

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      4. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Raph or Sarr

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

      Livramento in, White or Tsmikas out?? (Have TAA)

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      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Livra over Duffy?

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

          Duffy may well get rotated for Veltman. So yeah.

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      2. Bielsa's Bucket
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        I think White is the priority now. Timmy will rise in value at least, and may even start, but can at least worry about value drop after.

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        1. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          How long is white out?

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          1. Bielsa's Bucket
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            He's got covid, so at least the next game. But it effects everyone differently

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          2. Bielsa's Bucket
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            Laca and Auba both went out at same time (Brentford game). Auba on bench today, but Laca still suffering from effects.

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    6. Sanchit
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Please can someone explain? ( One of my friends who's an Arsenal fan and always whining asked me this, I don't have an answer this time so asking you lot)

      Arsenal Chelsea
      Martinelli treated
      Reece James treated
      Tierney treated
      3 minutes stoppage time

      Man Utd Soton, no injuries
      5 mins stoppage time

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

        I didn't get this either honestly. Sometimes I think officials add on less time when they know the game is over and nothing is going to change, shouldn't be the case really but it happens

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      2. el polako
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Maybe "Fergies time" is in official guidelines now ?

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

        Close games tend to get more extra time - in a 2-0 game there’s less to play for.

        I felt the 5 mins in the Man U game was generous (and conversely the 3 mins just now was short). Though no second half goals - that’s usually a minute or two right there.

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      4. Concrete
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        How many subs and yellow cards?

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    7. LIARS POKER
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Digne to Dier to free up 1m? Could come in handy with 2 FT for GW4

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      1. ANGRY PERSON
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Yes

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    8. Mr. O'Connell
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Salah
      Kane (at City)
      Lukaku
      Bruno

      Who's the fall guy(s)?

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      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Lukaku

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      2. Fish up a tree
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        None of them

        You can own them all over the season but it’s picking the right time is what will make or break you

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

      I’m considering doing Veltman > Duffy tonight to beat the price change.

      If Duff-man keeps his spot i can see him rising more with Brighton’s fixtures. It’s my 4th defensive slot anyway. (TAA, Shaw, Ayling, Livramento)

      Bank the 0.5 and see how it all goes next week with 2fts.

      If I wait I may as well not do it.

      First hard decision of the year.

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      1. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        I think duff keeps his place

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      2. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Do it

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

      Who are wolves first choice full backs? Semedo and Marcal?

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      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Semedo and Jonny. But Jonny has a long-term injury so Marcal is back-up.

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

          Cheers

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    11. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      what to do about replacement for Toney? Are there any good ones or is it better to pick a 4.5m forward or 5.1 Dennis and upgrade either Tsimi/amartey or even white?

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      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        You replacing him with one of those?
        I’ll keep Toney for now, he is on pens also

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        1. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          I was thinking Dennis best replacement but then got spurs next?!

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    12. Oooo Matron
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Any thoughts here? 2 fts & 0.5 itb.

      Wanted Mahrez out, but three concerns in defence. May do White & Veltman to Livramento & Regulion for now.

      Bachmann
      TAA Shaw Tsimikas
      Salah Son Greenwood Mahrez Benrahma
      Ings Antonio

      Subs:Foster, White, Veltman, Obafemi

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      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Is White out for long ?

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        1. Oooo Matron
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          It's Covid so unlikely to play next week. Think he's a good pick when Arsenal fixtures, but don't fancy the price drops. Think Tsimikas most likely to hold value for a week or so compared with Veltman & White.

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    13. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Considering the incoming fixtures, would you try and get Greenwood or rather punt on someone like Benrahma, Bergwijn or Adama?

      In my opinion the game vs Wolves won’t be easy for United which makes me thinking about other options, especially considering Spurs and WH fixtures.

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Bergwijnvw watford

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      2. el polako
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        West Ham soon will start European campaign with the squad depth of bankrupt club - few pensioners & few youths on the bench.
        I reckon Hammers will struggle.

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      3. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Tomorrow night might answer your question.

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

          Of course will wait and see, just can’t stop tinkering after Gundo fail.

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    14. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Dele or Toney?

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Dele

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        1. tricpic
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Différent position

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      2. 1984 TC
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Dele

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    15. BlzE_94
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Thoughts on Salah + Toney -> Jota + Lukaku for free?

      Sanchez
      TAA Shaw Ayling
      Bruno Jota Greenwood Barnes
      Lukaku Ings Antonio

      Bench: Steele Tsimikas White Brownhill

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    16. Burger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Pogba or Greenwood?

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      1. Traction Engine Foot
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Greenwood for me

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      2. Joey Tribbiani
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Big Pog

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

        Pogba could've hauled today

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      4. 1984 TC
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Pogwood or just Paul.

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    17. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I think get Lukaku and then the only option that supersedes him is a City Kane and he’s then perfectly set as placeholder if and when that happens

      (Salad-Bruno as the top two premiums)

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

        this.

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    18. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Clueless with 2ft.
      Got to be happy about a second decent gw. A plan will form come friday I hope.

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      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        think many feel the same, I'm just taking some money off my bench and have 2 x FTs for the IB...GL

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

          Cheers mate. You too!

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

        Maybe just White to Livramento. Duffy would mean doubling up on Brighton and their fixs are too difficult.

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      3. adams_6
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Same here. Best first two game weeks in my 15th season. Bound to go pear shaped gw3 now. I’ll prob downgrade white to Livramento but will wait until Friday, even if I have to swallow a drop.

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    19. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      A TAA Bruno Salah Lukaku team is DEFINITELY doable

      Balanced too.

      No Son and likely no City, but it's 100% doable and looks tasty!

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

        Basically a 4 4 2 with only one of Antonio/Ings/DCL

        4.0 enablers in def

        5.5m mid

        Etc etc

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      2. Pep's Money Laundry
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Need use the wc to do it though I would think

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

          Over two or three weeks but price rises might mess that up yeah

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

          Yes it’s Trent or Son. I’ve been on Son - now not so sure

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      3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Yes. With maybe Stones as the City option. And Dier.

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

          Sure

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    20. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      G Nev: Lukaku performance was the most complete from a No.9.

      Did he say that with a straight face?

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    21. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Got amartey, Tsimi, white & Toney with 2 FTs. Who should I prioritise to get rid of?! Thanks

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      1. adams_6
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Amartey and white. But wait

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        1. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Ok cheers I could get Duffy/Luvra & dier?

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    22. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Is anyone looking to tear up their team to fit in Lukaku or is it better wait until GW7?

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      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Wait

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

        I need Lukaku, serious. Wildcard teetering.

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      3. Pep's Money Laundry
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        I don't need to tear up me team, I can do Bruno & toney to greenwood & lukaku as I have 2ft + 0.5 itb.

        I just need to decide if I want to do it

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

        Have transfered Bamford to Lukaku

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

      I really think i might have to wildcard and i absolutely hate this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Theres going to be big price point swings this week i feel.

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    24. tricpic
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      FFFix has Tsimi rising tonight. Please let that be true. And if you’re selling - WAIT - and bank the rise.

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    25. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Spurs fans who is more nailed, Dier or Sanchez? Christian Romero wasn't signed to stay on the bench so he's gonna replace one of them

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

          Well Romero and Sanchez play the same side, not to say one of them wont switch but if i was to guess id imagine the back 4 of Reguilon Dier Romero Tangana

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          1. tricpic
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            Everyone saying dier most nailed

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