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Captains November 16

Who is the best captain for FPL Gameweek 12?

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Deputy Editor Tom joined Scoutcast regular Joe earlier today to look at the best captaincy candidates for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) in Gameweek 12.

You can watch the video either embedded in this article below or on our YouTube channel.

A certain Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) once again looks like the leading armband option, as Liverpool host Arsenal on Saturday evening.

However, is there a case to be made for Tottenham Hotspur duo Son Heung-min (£10.3m) and Harry Kane (£12.2m), especially given the latter’s fine form for England during the international break?

In our video, we also discuss some of the less considered options, such as Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.4m) – who arguably has the most appealing fixture of the round, Michail Antonio (£8.2m), Phil Foden (£8.3m) and Joao Cancelo (£6.5m).

You can cast your vote on the widget of our home page, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notified of future episodes.

Don’t forget to check back for our Captain Sensible article later in the week, which will delve into even more detail on the main runners and riders.

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  1. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Has anyone played Fifa 22 on Xbox one?

    Just wondering if its worth getting? 🙂

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

      Fifa 21 was awful by far my least favourite Fifa and I've been playing it for the better part of 15ish years.

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

      Just got it in PS4. Mostly for FUT at night to unwind. Gameplay is a bit better than ‘21 but not really much different.

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

        I don't play FUT so a bit disappointed to hear that the game play is basically the same.

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      2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        How on earth anyone could use FIFA of all games to unwind is beyond me!

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

          Haha. Anything after my wife goes to bed and the one year old is sleeping is relaxing. I could be giving myself a tattoo and feel at least like I have some peace.

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    3. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 5 months ago

        22 on the next gen consoles is the biggest leap and improvement in a long long time, great game, slower, more sim like (as much as you'll get from FIFA) and amazing tech behind it

        Go for it!

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        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Last gen versions, doesn't have the improvements they put into next gen hence everyone saying not much improvement

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

              This makes sense. One day I’ll get the ps5 - not a priority right now.

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        2. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I bought it on PS4 and I wouldn’t recommend it, unless you’re buying it to play Career Mode/Pro Clubs and just chill out.

          Ultimate Team is way too toxic.

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          1. 1justlookin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            I just play seasons mate.
            Not sure what career/pro mode is?!

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        3. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          My son has it on PS4, we play FUT, gameplay feels a lot slower and more realistic than fifa 21

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        4. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Get Hell Let Loose instead

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        5. Haa-lala-land
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I still have Sensible Soccer on the SNES.
          Almost completed it.

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          1. 1justlookin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            You need Super Kick Off

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      • ilikewud
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Transfers done! Headed into the week with this:

        Guita
        TAA, Cancelo, Chilwell
        Salah, Gallagher, Jota, Raphina
        Kane (c), Wilson, Armstrong

        Bench Rudiger, Sissoko, 4.0

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

          String team - good luck!

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

            Strong even.

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

              🙂

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      • 1justlookin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Re: above post

        I only play seasons, i find FUT too much.

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      • Warby84
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        The San Marino game is the turning point for Kane is laughable…

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        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Why

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          • ilikewud
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            I guess, I always planned to bring him or Son in this week.

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        2. KieranKA
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Which combination would you rather?

          A: James, Jota, Mbeumo, Kane, Toney
          B: Reguilón, Son, Mbeumo, Vardy, Toney
          C: James, Son, Jota, Wilson, Toney (–4)
          D: James, Son, Mbeumo, Vardy, King

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          1. Ephurion
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            A: I'd rather pick this one

            For D and B: If you're spending ¨~11 on a forward (Vardy) I'd rather just get Kane

            C: My 2nd pick. Depending on how you use the cash from Son + Wilson vs Kane + Mbeumo (compared to A). As it stand -4 makes it less appealing

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          2. Yes Ndidi
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            A, because it contains the soon-to-be record England goalscorer (and fish in barrel marksman extraordinaire) Sir Harold Kane, and not because it contains Brentford's answer to the Chuckle Brothers.

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            1. KieranKA
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              should I take this to mean that C/D are better options?

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

          Anyone got an update on Mount ?
          Would you ditch for Jota ?

          Cheers.

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          1. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            I am doing that transfer. Prefer son but means having to do 2 transfers and losing a premium player

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            1. Fodderx4
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              For free i would.

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        4. Jerse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Really going nuts with the amount of Kane content on podcasts. 1 goal in 11 games against proper football teams. Fails the eye test, has not got the stats, nor the form, but the amount of air time is unreal. Plays for a team that is far inferior to the even the underachieving team they have been since finishing 3rd in a 2 horse race for the title in 2015-16. The recommendations to jump of fVardy whose form is way better and whose fixtures after Chelsea are more than decent, is completely unobjective. And whilst Leicester have been indifferent this year, they are more potent going forward. Spurs have managed only 9 goals in 11 games, compared the Leicester's 16.

          Let everyone break their teams up accordingly !

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          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Why go nuts that you'll be flying up the ranks

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            • Fodderx4
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              I hear you, but it doesn't really break most teams. I can get Kane for -4 see below and some have 2 free transfers.

              Vardy has good fixtures after Chelsea though and can come good so I'm not convinced and waiting 1 more week is probably the sensible move.

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              1. g40steve
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                I see Vardy out scoring Kane.
                Kane has done nothing & the two England games against non league opponents!

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            • Revival
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Still not convinced myself that Spurs will suddenly turn up this weekend. I have Ronaldo and that Watford fixture looks far greater for goals for Utd than Spurs at home to Leeds. I need to see some signs of some improvement from Spurs and Kane and only then I will move for him the following week .

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              1. g40steve
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                +1

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            • RogDog_jimmy
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Eh I’ve just not listened to much podcast over the IB. All gets too samey at the best of times.

              The fewer podcasts/twitters/forums I pay attention to the less I care what others think, healthier that way for sure.

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            • Haa-lala-land
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              It is odd. Last season syndrome perhaps.

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          2. Fodderx4
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Who is the best striker upto 6m?
            It's part of a -4 of Vardy and Toney out for Kane and 1 of the following:

            a) Hwang
            b) Armstrong
            c) Pukki
            d) Save the transfer and review next week (rest of my team is good)

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            1. Stranger Mings
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              B

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

              D for me
              Having a look at how Kane looks under Conte (in the PL) before taking a hit for him seems prudent

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            3. Yes Ndidi
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Is it a playing striker or a bench striker?
              D is the answer, but if it wasn't I'd go for the one who is absolutely nailed, on penalties and playing under a new manager.

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              1. Fodderx4
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Playing striker mate, me head is saing D too.

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          3. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Thinking of rolling 1 transfer to next week but who are the must haves that week? Son , Kane and …

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            1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Impossible to know, heck there's every chance Spurs continue to look poor this week and all of us that have already moved for their assets look like fools. If your team is in good shape and you're happy to roll then go for it, you'll have a lot more information to go on

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              1. Stranger Mings
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Yep agree cheers

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          4. FPLMACKEM
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Ramsdale,
            TAA, Chilwell, Cancelo,
            Salah (c), Foden, Raphinha, Mbeumo
            Antonio, Vardy, Toney

            Foster, Livramento, Duffy, Brownhill

            2ft 1.8 itb

            A) Vardy + Mbeumo > Wilson + Son
            B) Vardy + Mbeumo > Kane + Gallagher/EMS
            C) Vardy > Kane

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            1. KieranKA
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              A

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              1. KieranKA
                • 2 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                I'm in an almost identical position, except I have Sanchez/Mount instead of Ramsdale/Foden. Vardy isn't a priority sale for me but he's a good source of funds for other moves.

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                1. FPLMACKEM
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 3 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  Vardy isn't a priority sale for me either. It's just I feel Kane/Son is going to be essential for spurs good fixture run and could potentially have more points. Plus a FOMO.

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          5. BIG TONES
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            2FT

            A) Kane & Gallagher
            B) Son & Wilson

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            1. Gunners in Haaland
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              A

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              1. BIG TONES
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Thanks for your reply bro! Definitely considering it

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            2. FPLMACKEM
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Pretty much looking at the same combo. Currently leaning towards B.

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              1. BIG TONES
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                I'm leaning B as well, as I think Son + Wilson will overall get more points. Kane is a player I would captain over Son though, so it's tough.

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                1. FPLMACKEM
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 3 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  Yeah I agree. As long as Son can stay within a few points of Kane he will prove better value. I only intend on keeping Wilson for the next four fixtures though.

                  The only issue with this strategy is it is going to take another two transfers to switch back to CR7 for gw16.

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                  1. BIG TONES
                    • 9 Years
                    2 years, 5 months ago

                    My gut is saying Wilson will score goals under Howe and Son as you said can stay somewhat close to Kane given past form. Kane has been in good touch lately, but all of these goals are against rubbish sides. Maybe it's just what needed to get into form though?

                    Yeah going to need 2FT for united assets. Might even go Bruno over Ronaldo though.

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                    1. FPLMACKEM
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 3 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Yeah I'd fancy Wilson to get a few goals against those teams he has at home. It's a really close call between Kane and Son. But Son enables Wilson.

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

              B

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          6. _Ninja_
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Loads of people with chelsea defenders. Loads of people selling Vardy.

            Vardy haul incoming this weekend.

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            1. BIG TONES
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              I'm selling but wouldn't be surprised. I never seem to own Vardy for any of his hauls. I do think the Spurs attacker I replace him with will score more over the next 5 weeks though.

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              1. _Ninja_
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Yeah ive owned him plenty and always miss his hauls. Think of selling to Kane or moving Havertz to Son.

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                1. BIG TONES
                  • 9 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  Havertz to Son is a good shout.

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            2. g40steve
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Knows it

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          7. Gandalf
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            A. Bring in Gallagher now, and play in place of one of Raphinha (tot) or Toney (new)

            B. Roll FT accepting a price rise and re-assess next week, potentially bringing in ESR

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            1. _Ninja_
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              B

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            2. KieranKA
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              B

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          8. tbos83
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            2ft, 0.3itb. What to do?

            A) Havertz + Digne > Gallagher + Cancelo
            B) Havertz > Jota
            C) Something else

            Sanchez Steele
            Livra Christensen TAA White Digne
            Salah ESR Havertz Gray Benny
            Toney Ronaldo Antonio

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            1. KieranKA
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              C. Havertz and Christensen to James and Jota.

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              1. tbos83
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Like it!

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          9. yamms_schmitz
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Gallagher or Smith Rowe?

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            1. A-L
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Stats and fixtures both seem to point towards Gallagher

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

              In this situation when trying to decide between 2 players I go back and watch the highlights of their last 4 games. Having compared Gallagher and ESR over the short highlights I watched I have gone for Gallagher.

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          10. dunas_dog
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Another Liverpool player limps off - Origi. Not having much luck with injuries

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            1. No Professionals
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              If one of your players gets injured, you’re lucky if it’s origi

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          11. No Professionals
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Steele
            Trent Dias James Livramento
            Salah Havertz Raphinha Smith-Rowe
            Vardy Toney

            Sanchez Gray White Scarlett
            3.5m 1ft

            A) vardy to Kane
            B) havertz to son
            C) vardy and havertz to Kane and Jota -4

            Liking c) personally

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            1. KieranKA
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              B

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            2. mrelpea
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              C

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          12. sentz05
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Coufal has come on for a couple of minutes at the end of the last two games. Do you think he’ll come back in for the young lad or should I put White ahead of him on my bench?

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          13. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            France is difficult opponent...

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            1. Baps hunter
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              And after having said that Benzema...

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              1. Baps hunter
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Pukki robbed a pen.

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          14. Pep Roulette
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Havertz, KDB & Eduoard to Kane, Foden &, Jota for -4?

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            1. Birds of Prey
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Yep, I like to call that a mini-wildcard. GL

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            2. KieranKA
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              All good moves!

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

              Prefer KDB + Havertz to Son + Foden for free

              I see no reason to lose Edouard right before his good run starts, except if he gets dropped

              Son has also managed to get 4 goals and 2 assists under Nuno, with 5 of those returns coming with Kane on the pitch. Kane has a goal and an assist

              Son has indirect set pieces. Kane's only set piece is penalties, which seem rarer than usual this season

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              1. Ze_Austin
                • 5 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                And I would not take Jota over the possibility of Livra to Tsimikas for free for GW13. It's just too smooth

                Tsimikas has more routes to points (CS, assist, minor goal threat) than Jota (goal or nought), so far in their relatively short Liverpool careers

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            4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Not sure about losing Edouard, has some nice fixtures coming up and Palace are in fine form

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          15. Grand Thibauto
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Which one would you do?

            1. Vardy+Dias to Lamptey+Kane (to keep upgrade for Raph to Jota next week
            2. Vardy+Brownhill to Son+archer
            3. Vardy+Dias to Kane+Reguilon

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            1. KieranKA
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              2

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          16. JBG
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Vardy scored like 1 goal last 8 or so matches against Chelsea... Haul incoming when we sell him.

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          17. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Mbappe scores, he is better than Salah 🙁

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            1. Qaiss
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              It’s crazy how with as good as Mbappe is, he’s nowhere near the level Messi/Ronaldo were at the same age.

              Who knows how many years it’ll be until we see someone who could be as good as them.

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          18. Revival
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            On the point of the podcasts and content creators recommending Kane, would these be the same people who recommended doubling up on the Brentford attack?

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          19. Mackans
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            What would you do?

            A: Havertz -> Raphinha (free)
            B: Havertz & Duffy -> Jota & Ben Johnsson (-4)

            Duffy is on my bench every week nevertheless

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            1. KieranKA
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Havertz to Jota is probably enough!

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              1. Mackans
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Should say that I need the money for Kane, so I did a new below

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          20. Mackans
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            What would you do?

            Vardy & Havertz -> Kane & Raphinha (-4)
            Vardy, Havertz & Duffy -> Kane, Jota & Ben Johnsson (-8)

            Duffy is on my bench every week nevertheless

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            1. KieranKA
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Of these options I prefer the -4

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          21. Qaiss
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Would you sell Meslier this week for Ramsdale? I still think Arsenal will keep some clean sheets in the run coming up and Ramsdale is the best keeper below 5m.

            Or should I hold on to Meslier for 4 more weeks and then sell for Fabianski/De Gea?

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            1. KieranKA
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              I wouldn't fuss too much about keepers. If you have a luxury transfer, maybe go to Guaita to save some money.

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              1. Qaiss
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Yeah it’s usually a waste of a transfer, just Ramsdale is 4.7 atm and his price is going up this week, whilst Meslier will go down.

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            2. Ze_Austin
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Guaita until GW26, then Mendy

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              1. Ze_Austin
                • 5 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                And yes, I'd lose Meslier, even for a hit

                Their defensive numbers are improving at Leeds, but their confidence as a team is still shot to bits. I'd have run away since, but now you have a perfect entry point into the Sánchez (GWs 1 to 8) > McCarthy (GWs 9 to 12) > Guaita (GWs 13 to 25) > Mendy (GW26 to WC) train

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          22. JBG
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Bergwijn goal and assist vs Norway, surely better option than Kane, if we are going with the IB form logic.

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          23. RamaJama
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Which move?

            A) Havertz to Son
            B) Vardy to Kane

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            1. KieranKA
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              A

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          24. g40steve
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Take a hit or GTG?

            New keeper,
            Rudi > Trent
            Mbeumo > Gallagher

            Sa
            Rudiger, Chilwell, Cancelo,
            Salah, ESR, Foden, Mbeumo,
            Vardy, Toney, Auba

            Steele, Livramento, Tierney, Sissoko

            1.9

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            1. _Ninja_
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              G2G

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              1. g40steve
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Cheers

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