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Xhaka and Moura recalled as Ramsdale starts again

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In the final Premier League match of the day, there’s a small matter of a north London derby at the Emirates as Arsenal take on Tottenham Hotspur.

The Gunners, who are unbeaten in their past 10 Premier League home games against Spurs, make one change as Granit Xhaka (£4.9m) returns to the starting XI after a three-game ban, with Nicolas Pepe (£7.2m) dropping out.

That means a third consecutive start for Aaron Ramsdale (£4.5m) in goal.

At Tottenham, Japhet Tanganga (£4.6m) and Davinson Sanchez (£4.5m) replace Emerson Royal (£5.0m) and Cristian Romero (£4.9m) at the back, while Lucas Moura (£6.4m) comes in for Giovani Lo Celso (£5.9m) further forward.

Steven Bergwijn (£6.0m) and Ryan Sessegnon (£4.4m) both miss out through injury.

GAMEWEEK 6 LINE-UPS

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tierney, Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe, Aubameyang 

Subs: Leno, Pepe, Martinelli, Lokonga, Cedric, Maitland-Niles, Holding, Tavares, Lacazette

Spurs XI: Lloris, Tanganga, Sanchez, Dier, Reguilon, Hojbjerg, Ndombele, Alli, Moura, Son, Kane

Subs: Gollini, Rodon, Gil, Lo Celso, Skipp, Romero, Royal, Scarlett, Davies

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  1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    I've always played FPL with two cheap goalkeepers until GW4 WC where I went Lloris only.

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    1. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Feel with you. It is an example of what you get by waiting a bit longer with the WC though.

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  2. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Lukaku blank vs this team, terrible option

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    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Without James crossing it'll get even worse for Lukaku

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    2. ☈☾
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Chelsea don't know how to play with Lukaku

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  3. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    ESR is tempting with those fixtures, in order to fund a Chelsea defender. Who would you sell for him?

    A) Jota
    B) Gray

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      A

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    2. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      A, but ESR himself will also be a rotation risk.

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    3. Gunneryank
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      B

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    4. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      A

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    5. Karhumies
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      A

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

    what happened to Ledley sorting out the defence? Its gone downhill, such a joke, and how many defenders have we bought and sold now

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  5. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Hahaha Sá... What a legend!

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  6. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Kane off at halftime I reckon

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    1. Khark
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      No chance. Should be though.

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  7. HollywoodXI
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Daniel Levy should shoulder blame here. Kane clearly not wanting to be there and it’s rubbing off on his teammates.

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Blame him for the club being financially stable too.

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      1. HollywoodXI
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        He’s a shrewd businessman, no doubt. But he made an error holding Kane to ransom this summer.

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        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          He fkt up not having a replacement for Kane lined up and a good captain too. Signs were on the wall though when coaches turned down the Spurs job.

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    2. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Playing like theyve just been rubbed off in the local lapper

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    3. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      That's my interpretation. I point the finger squarely at sulking Kane. Nuno's been sold down the river here. How he's love the transfer fee to rebuild the midfield and get a quality striker who wants to be there.

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      1. HashAttack
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        One can only wonder how things would have continued if Nuno could have stuck to the players and formation that had worked so well with him during pre-season and won him the first three matches of the season

        He got royally screwed by an unfit Kane coming back with no pre-season training, no experience of the new manager and not a bloody clue what the team had been working on

        I don't think Nuno had any choice but to play Kane from gw4 onwards and then the IB was a disaster, which will rumble on for the next IB too

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        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          GWs 1-3 Kane's head not in the right place.
          GW2 4-6 Kane's head not in the right place.

          Spot the difference(s)

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

      Firing Mourinho was the most idiotic thing ever. Was never going to get a better manager.

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      1. HashAttack
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        That was distraction from the ESL (European Scum League) and also meant he could get rid of Mourinho relatively cheaply - If Jose had won the cup and then sacked in the summer instead it would have cost a lot of extra money

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  8. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Nuno to go for Jimenez in the window if still employed

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    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Think he'll go for him in January

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      1 goal in 6 Jimenez.

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    3. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Last thing they need.

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  9. Andy_Social
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Are Spuds' Argies and Brazilian on the naughty step? Are they deemed to lack "passion" for a NLD? Seems bizarre that they're left out and this bunch of blood 'n' thunder talentless sorts start.

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    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      4 years, 9 months ago

      This. Lo celso and Gil compared to Alli right now is like a toddler Vs an elite level professional, inexplicable how he's in the team every week

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  10. hueycho
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Adios Nuno, u aint got a clue have ya lol

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  11. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    ESR a decent Torres replacement then? Not watching but he’s on my shortlist

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    1. Rochdale_Cowboy
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Had him for last 2 weeks. Fixtures are good

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

      Oedegaard with Partey seems to have dramatically improved that midfield. I’d expect Saka and ESR to both be excellent picks

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  12. Rochdale_Cowboy
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    I have every faith Arsenal can still get a point from this.

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    1. Gunneryank
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Best post today.

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  13. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    How long is Semedo out for?

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    1. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      69 days

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      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Probably already recovered from his time-wastingitis.

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    2. Under my Cucurella
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      What's this?

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  14. FOO FIGHTER
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Saka bandwagon incoming.

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    1. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Him or ESR Straight into wc gw8

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      1. Dthinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        They’re cheap enough…just get both

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    2. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2021/09/25/fpl-gameweek-6-round-up-saturday-review-injury-news-and-the-things-we-learned/?hc_page=3&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_24185890

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  15. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Spurs 3 wins in first 3 gws with 3 cs's without Kane starting

    Now on the brink of 3 defeats in last 3 gws conceding 3 goals in every match with Kane

    Kane the problem?

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    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Were lucky in all those games though, was bound to run out with or without kane

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

      Probably work harder defensively knowing they don't have their star striker playing for them but they were lucky not to concede in those matches

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      1. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Sours were more cohesive as a team both at the back and in attack

        Kane still mentally not recovered from the city saga

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    3. ADucksBehind
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      No. Nuno is the problem. Results aside, all performances have been atrocities

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      1. Gunneryank
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Yep. Spurs were an illusion the first 3 GWs. And i fell for it.

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      2. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Poch to Mounti Nuno

        Every manager seems a downgrade from Poch who atleast played attractive football

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  16. The Final Boss
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Ml rival who is on 48 now has saka and raphina from the bench for Torres and tsimikas 🙂

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    1. Harry the Hack
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Raphina on the bench??

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      1. The Final Boss
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        He put him on the basis of the flag.

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

      Wish i had rivals like that.

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  17. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Who is more dangerous Saka or ESR?

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

      Saka looks great

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

      Probably Saka but they both look like great bang for buck.

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      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        I had ESR in GW1, then took him out for Gray.

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        1. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Arsenal had a lot of players out and some tough fixtures at the start of the season.

          Different prospect now though.

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  18. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Sub 7m mid pot overflowing

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    1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Yup, spilling all over the shop.

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

      Pile in

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  19. squ1rrel
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2021/09/25/robertson-and-alexander-arnold-return-to-liverpool-xi-as-jota-starts-again/?hc_page=12&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_24184786

    WHAT A DAY

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    1. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Whoa! Sa had a huge day

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    2. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Nice!

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  20. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Didn't even realise Dele Alli was starting. Where is he? Barely seen him touch the ball.

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Supposed to be creater but it hanging off Whites shoulder

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        *is

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  21. Eman47
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this team

    Sanchez
    TAA Dias Tierney
    Salah Sarr Raph Gray
    Vardy Antonio Lukaku

    Steele Sissoko Liv Williams

    It's either vardy and gray (or other 5.8 mid)
    Or
    ASM, 8.0 Mid, and upgrade Tierney to Chelsea def

    Any thoughts? TIA

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    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Get rid of Sanchez, Ramsdale or Sa have excellent fixtures & score more than 2 or 6?

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  22. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    which two chelsea defenders to bring:

    A christensen
    B alonso
    C rudiger
    D azpi
    E silva

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      C and D

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    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      B and C

      Perhaps C and D if you are worried about Alonso being benched.

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      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        worried indeed, but isnt azpi at a risk too?

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        1. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Not if James has a long injury. Because Azpi can cover at RWB and RCB.

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    3. dshv
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      BC

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    4. The Invincibles
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      B & C

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    5. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Definitely Rudiger.

      And then I'd lean Alonso with a good bench. If not, go for a City defender alongside in GW8.

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    6. Khark
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Rudiger for absolute Certain. Then its a tough call between the rest. Alonso or Azpi

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    7. Karhumies
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      C and roulette wheel for the other spot

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  23. Dr. Rog
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    At this rate St. Totteringhams day could happen this year.

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  24. Zimo
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    I mean what can really be expected from Spurs. They let Wolves score 2 against them midweek

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  25. have you seen cyan
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Ndombele off at half time, what a waste of money he was.
    Players at Spurs being forced to play: Kane and Ndombele

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    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Ndombele and Alli central midfield, shock horror awful with 0 control and mostly walking around

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  26. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Where to go from here? Just Ronaldo to Lukaku this week?

    Sanchez (Steele)
    TAA Semedo Tierney (Livramento Tsimikas)
    Salah Benrahma Sarr Raphinha (Gray)
    Ronaldo Antonio Jimenez

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    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Keep the tap in merchant

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    2. Karhumies
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Ronaldo to Lukaku, it's your choice whether to do that GW7, 8 or 9. Can't miss the Norwich match.

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  27. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Rather than bringing in a Chelsea or City defender, would I be better off sorting out Torres & Greenwood?

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    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Did we wildcard in the exact same abomination of a team

      I'm getting the Chelsea Def, and a hit for one of Jota Greenwood Torres out to get Raph (if he's fit)

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      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Yes we did, but finally paying off 🙂

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

      Torres needs sorting, greenwood can still be held for a while

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      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Ta

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    3. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Torres. Both for a hit?

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      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        2FT

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  28. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    So is Pepe the threat to ESR? That's substantial I guess, even if he's been bad.

    Saka nailed though?

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    1. Goonsquad245
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Pepe comes from the right more often than not

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

      Saka is nailed. If I went Arsenal I'd get Saka.

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    3. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Smith Rowe is nailed on

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    4. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Arteta under no pressure to change the team though. No European football means he can put out the same eleven every week. I would say Pepe is a threat, but it would take some poor performances from Arsenal and ESR for Pepe to dislodge him.

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      1. Gunneryank
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        The no Europe thing is what is now actually causing me to sit up and take notice.

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        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Bojo started it 😉

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    5. Gunneryank
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      If he keeps playing like this, he will be hard to drop. But 3 good games is a small sample size.

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  29. Goonsquad245
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Blazing hot takes on Arsenal soon to be replaced by blazing hot takes on spurs?

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  30. Ze_Austin
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Tempted to start D. Luiz against Spurs now

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    1. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      David Luiz is back??

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      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Doug

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