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Rate My Team November 30

FPL Rate My Team surgery with five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman

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There is yet another deadline for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) upon us and the questions are, as ever, coming thick and fast in our comments section.

Most of these are requests for advice on transfer dilemmas or team advice and it’s with that in mind that we’ve asked five-time top 1k finisher and Scout’s Deputy Editor, Tom Freeman, to answer some of them over the next 90 minutes.

He’ll be on hand to reply to comments below the line of this piece and will get through as many as he can until the next article goes up at 11am GMT, with priority given to questions from Premium Members if there is a deluge.

As ever, you can chip in with your own opinions on the raft of RMT requests filtering through – and naturally, feel free to ignore the article subject matter and talk about any other wider FPL topics that you’d normally be musing on.

Don’t forget that, if it’s an algorithmic answer you’re after rather than an opinion-based one, we also have a ‘Rate My Team’ tool available in the Premium Members Area (where there is currently a Black Friday/Cyber Monday discount on annual subscriptions), which gives points projections for this weekend and beyond – an example of which is below:

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  1. Kryptonite666
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hi Tom, What would be your next move ? 1.4 ITB

    Guaita
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso (Livramento)
    Salah Son Jota ESR (Mbeumo)
    Vardy Toney (Perica)

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    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I think you can save this week, then reassess after this round.

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

      Crazy team and 1.4 ITB

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

    Captain:
    a) Salah (eve)
    b) Son (BRE)
    c) Vardy (sou)

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

      a

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  3. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is Cresswell's injury a reason to sell Antonio?

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No

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    2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Why would it be?? This is a kindergarten level question

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

    I still haven't pulled the trigger.

    Anyone got strong opinions either way on Raphinha > Gundogan?

    Team is:

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso Livra
    Salah Jota Gallagher XX Brownhill
    Kane Antonio Toney

    I'm very much leaning towards doing it. But let's see what Pep says.

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    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I would

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    2. Kryptonite666
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Go for it.

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

      In the same boat, have 1 FT and could do Raph > Gundo.

      I’ve had Raph for ages so I don’t want to transfer him out before two good GWs. Happened to me with so many players before then they haul

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

      I'd go for it but I'd be a little wary of Gundogan playing deeper once KDB, Foden and Grealish are back. But it should be a good move, the fixtures are excellent

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    5. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Hmm, I do like Gundogan, put him in last week's Scout Picks, I'm just a bit wary about his longer-term prospects with De Bruyne coming back.

      Palace have really struggled defending set-pieces this season, too, so could easily see a Raphinha assist tonight.

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      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah I'm wary of the Raphinha haul from set pieces. But the way I see it, Raph is leaving my team in 2 weeks max anyway. I'm gonna make this move next week if I don't do it this week.

        Thoughts on Villa's defensive chances vs City?

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        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          We do look much more organised, better shape etc under Gerrard, but this is City, I'd be surprised if they don't put a couple past us.

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    6. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ez save imo..2fts more info for the weekend games about who is benched/starts midweek games

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      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I'm not really worried though about anything. My team is ahead of the curve.

        It's purely whether or not Raph with CRY outscore Gundo with avl.

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    7. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I've already done it.

      I think that he is a great option, and if it doesnt work out the 7-8m slot is important to have as so many high pp90 players live there - all the city mids worth buying + jota + mount. Its an easy sideways move later on.

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  5. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who do you think is a bigger priority for the next few gameweeks?

    A) Alonso
    B) Gundo

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    1. The Mastermind
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Neither a priority, Alonso will get more points I think

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      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I think they are a priority right now tbh. Best options in the game after TAA, Cancelo, James, Jota & Salah IMO.

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        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I agree.

          I'm getting Gundo this week. But I think Alonso if you don't have him could be more important.

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

          Gundo is only a "priority" because he hauled 2 days ago (with the assist being extremely lucky). Most barely thought of him before that. Not saying he's not a good option but it's much like the fervour for Jota after it turned out Foden was injured and moreso after his haul. A couple of blanks in these next few days and people will be thinking of shipping them

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          1. mox81
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            To be fair to FFS Gundo was in the GW13 team, that wasn't a reaction to the haul that followed...

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

              I know, but the clamour to get him from so many as if it is a necessity is all I mean, that has only come from the haul

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              1. mox81
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 4 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Yeah you're right, he's still a City mid so comes with baggage!

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          2. Karan14
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah I would probably put Alonso ahead of him. But Gundo's numbers have not been bad at all. 0.66 npxg + xa with a chance of being on pens when Mahrez not on the pitch is pretty decent. Although there is always that rotation risk with City players and team dynamics keep changing (eg Foden playing too wide last few games but we jumped on him because he was playing striker).

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

              That's true his numbers have been good for pretty much all season. He's also a pretty settled member of the squad. I don't dislike him at all as an option for the record, fixture run coming up is great and we know he kicked into a great run of form around this time last year (I was lucky with him myself as I hopped on a few weeks before most), I just think another game or so (particularly if a few of the players that have been out are back) could be vital for information and seeing if he looks like he might do it again. I was planning on bringing in Bernardo but had an eye on Gundogan too but I think I'll be waiting a little longer myself now to see if anything sways me one way or another in the next week

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              1. Karan14
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Yeah thats where im leaning towards also specially as I have Alonso to prioritize too. Expect KDB, Foden & Grealish to be back by GW16 at the latest so team dynamics will change again for City. From what ive been reading Gundo does best when Bilva is playing No 8 which coincides with KDB's injuries of course so waiting another game or two seems sensible.

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    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso.

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      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Alonso means Bowen from GW16 onwards which does look better than a sub 5m def and Gundo. Cheers!

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    3. jay01
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso for sure

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  6. The Mastermind
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Captain -

    A - Salah
    B - Kane

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  7. marpy016
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Tempted to bring in Alonso for the cheapies, or use the cash to upgrade Vardy to Kaku/Kane/Roanldo at some in the future:

    Sanchez
    Cancelo - James - TAA
    Salah - Jota - ESR - Raphinha
    Toney - Antonio - Vardy

    Steele - Livramento - White - Allan

    1FT & 2.7 ITB

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  8. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Any Palace fans around??! Does Benteke start tonight or on the bench we think??!

    Cheers!!

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    1. CAPA
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Would also like a view on whether Benteke starts - was taken by surprise by predicted line-up on here.

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

    Is punt on Moura worth it if i can't get Son/Kane?

    Have WC in hand to fix things if he doesn't do anything next 2 round.

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  10. chriskon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who to play??:

    Livermento (Leicester @ home)
    Toney (Spurs Away)

    Playing Livermento would mean 5 at the back..

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    1. The Mastermind
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Toney 100%

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  11. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Mbuemo out for gundo or bernado??

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  12. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Gallagher or Cornet?

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    1. smix
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Gallagher

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

    During January while Salah is away, say Milner isn't on the pitch. Who takes penalties for Liverpool?

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    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Trent hopefully

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    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Firmino maybe but really not sure

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    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Henderson?

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    4. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Henderson

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    5. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      The order in the set piece tab is:

      Milner, Salah, Mane, Firmino

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

        Thaz wrong. Salah takes them over Milner now

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

      Cheers all. Seems like it's an unknown quantity, Henderson sounds like a good shout but so does Firmino. Guess we might just have to wait and see

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  14. Lionac
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone holding WC, when do you plan to use it?

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    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      GW16

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  15. jay01
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    After fixture turn, who is the better pick.. King or Dennis?

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    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      King imo, more nailed and on pens

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    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      King...Dennis off to african nations as well

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      1. jay01
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you both!

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      2. Gabbiadini
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        What GW is this again?

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        1. Ze_Austin
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Meant to be GW20, but Liverpool is pulling some strings

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          1. Gabbiadini
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            ah right, thanks.

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    3. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      King.

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    4. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      King

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  16. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Bench right here?

    Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo Alonso Reguilon
    Salah Son(c) Jota Gallagher
    Jesus Jimenez

    Foster Toney Livramento Sissoko

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    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Just about. Toney could sting you.

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

      I like the Son cappo punt.

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  17. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    If Foden is out or Pep is vague, who to get in for him? Have Jota.

    Gundo
    Bilva
    Someone else?

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  18. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) Livramento -> Walker and bench Toney

    B) Save and play Toney

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    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      save

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  19. Newms
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Guaita
    TAA / James / Reguilon / Lamptey / Livramento
    Salah / Son / ESR / Jota / Ramsey
    Vardy / Toney / Broja

    2.4 ITB

    A) Livramento to Rudiger
    B) Ramsey to either Bowen or Maddison
    C) Broja to Wilson
    D) Save

    ?

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  20. circusmonkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Which budget forward do you like?

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Mr. J. King.

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  21. The Mastermind
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I have exactly enough for Raph > Gundo on a FT.

    Any risk of price changes? When is Pep press conference?

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    1. Carefree Crew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Pep - 1.30pm. (Price fluctuations occur overnight UK time, so won't change before 6pm deadline.)

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  22. FPL Super Ashton
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Current plan is to set up the team as follows:
    Ramsdale,
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Alonso,
    Salah(C), Mbeumo, Cornet, Son,
    Toney, Kane.

    (Foster) (Guehi) (Brownhill) (Davis).

    Should I bench Mbeumo given his recent blanks? Guehi would start in his place, with admittedly not the best defensive fixture

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  23. maccarty
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Start Duffy or Mbeumo?

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    1. Gabbiadini
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      b

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  24. MaM3
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez
    Cancelo,ATT,Livra
    Henderson,Galagher,Son(C),Salah
    Saint-Maxim,Hwang,Kane

    Foster,Mbuemo,White,Henry

    What would you change?

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  25. Tic Tacs
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hiya Tom,

    I think that not owning the likes of Ramsdale, Jota and Toney are hurting me at the moment but I'm looking to the future points scorers to hopefully make themselves known!

    Any issues here?

    Guaita
    TAA, James, Cancelo, Reguilon
    Salah (C), Gundogan, Hudson-Odoi
    Kane (vc), Wilson, Pukki

    Gunnarsson, Gallagher, Smith-Rowe, Livramento

    I have brought in Hudson-Odoi in and still have 1FT and 1.5ITB, but looking to roll it if possible.

    Thanks

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  26. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who is more secure in city midfield andd do why ? a) gundo or b) silva ?

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    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      both and neither. i wouldnt try to second guess pep.
      other xmas all players will get rotated at some point regardless

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      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Very true it’s for potential foden replacement but Im sure whoever got would then be rested so not sure worth doing!

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    2. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B, comfortably their best attacker this season

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      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers v tricky !!

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    3. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      But ofcourse A is more explosive

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    4. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      All any of us can do is look back at minutes played and factor in regular starters who are sidelined, e.g. KDB. TL;DR neither

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      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yeh maybe more hassle than worth and go for non city like Gallagher, Maddy, or cornet

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        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Not sure I agree with this. Despite rotation I think City are going to bang in 4 or 5 on a few occasions with these upcoming fixtures & I'd recommend at least one of Bernardo, Gundogan, Foden or Jesus. I currently have Bernardo (& Cancelo) & may bring in Jesus

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          1. Ze_Austin
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            I have the two most-nailed in the front 3: Foden and Jesus

            Been unlucky with points, international break rests and this annoying but clearly temporary Foden knock

            I see myself holding the triple-up until GW18 or 19, when Antonio might come in for Jesus

            That's if the Foden knock doesn't extend much further in Pep's presser today

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            1. Stranger Mings
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              So if foden still out this mid-week but chance plays GW15 you are keeping?

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          2. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Ok cheers I already own cancello & Jesus so that’s why I am nervous about doing foden to silva but agree silva looks really good

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    5. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Pep has called Bbilva undroppable this season, iirc. I don't have the quote though

      Gündo can easily drop for KDB, but you might not feel it much as they'll all rotate

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      1. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Nonsense. Never trust a word from Pep!

        Same way people said Pep is turning Torres into his nailed first choice striker

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        1. Ze_Austin
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Alright. How often has Pep dropped Bilva this season?

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          1. Walter White (WW)
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Pep is waiting for managers to jump on board then he will smash their balls

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            1. Ze_Austin
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              They'll all be rested in the fixture congestion, if that's what you mean

              A high percentage of template picks in FPL will get at least one rest between now and GW19

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      2. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Silva probably best city replacement for foden then

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  27. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Best to bring in for Raphinha?

    1) Mount. I feel like Chelsea are going to beat Watford like 3/4 goals and Mount starting could be huge. Or he is a risk?
    2) Gundo
    3) Bilva
    4) Foden (if fit)
    5) Maddison

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

    Hi Tom - have had a decent start to the season and have been bouncing around within the top 20k for the past few weeks, until this past GW, when the lack of Jota and not having any performing FWDs punished me (dropped to 41k). Have been holding onto my WC to play from GW16, but wondering if I should do anything with this lot right now:
    Sanchez, Guaita
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Coufal, Livra
    Mbeuma, ESR, Salah, Gallagher, Brownhill
    Jimenez, Antonio, Ronaldo
    1 FT + 0.1 ITB
    (I strangely feel like this team could actually perform this week, and trying to get to Jota means sacrificing Antonio (for King) and Mbuemo for a -4)

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  29. Well you know, Triffic
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    It feels demoralising starting Vardy even though it looks like he will be benched.

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

      Any reason why you think he would be benched?

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

        Rodgers said this after the Watford game:

        "That’s the juggling act with him at the age that he’s at: if he plays in midweek, it’s tough for him because then he’s maybe not quite got the energy.” 

        So he's going to inevitably be rested either this week or at the weekend, maybe the tiniest possibility of him playing both if Leicester are out of sight around 50 mins against Soton and then comes off early at the weekend but I doubt that'll happen. The worry I'd have if I owned him is what games he'll play in the next batch. Likely won't play in Europa next week but after that Leicester have 4 games in 14 days.

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  30. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Rank in order of one starts and the other two are 1st and 2nd sub please?!! Also do we think Benteke starts or is on the bench??! This will affect my decision here…

    A- Toney
    B- ESR
    C- Benteke

    Many thanks!!!!

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