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Az chats to Lateriser and Zophar ahead of FPL Gameweek 16

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In the absence of both Andy and Mark, Az takes the reins in this week’s Premium Members video, which is a laid-back look at the key Fantasy Premier League (FPL) talking points ahead of Gameweek 16.

He is joined by Lateriser and Zophar, and this video sees all three managers nestled snugly inside the top 100k.

The trio discuss some of the key questions ahead of the deadline, including which Manchester United and West Ham assets to consider and their preferences within the Manchester City midfield.

They also look at the fixture swings for various teams, and we check out their teams ahead of Friday’s deadline, with two of the managers considering a captaincy that isn’t Mohamed Salah (£13.1m)…

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  1. Bob B
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    DDG (-4)
    TAA Cancelo Livramento (Johnson* Reguilon*)
    Salah Jota Bernardo Raphinha Brownhill
    Antonio King (Kane*)

    Decided to save my WC and take a hit to bring in DDG,
    the question now is which goalkeeper to swap him for?

    A. Sanchez (leaves 1.3ITB)
    B. Steele (leaves 0.8ITB)

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    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Go B, then you have two playing keepers to cover off for any similar events to this week.

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    2. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I've been advising A on Twitter to avoid tying up excessive funds in GKs, but since you have a WC left it probably doesn't make much difference.

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  2. Teahupo'o
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bring in Mount or Gundo?

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    1. luk46
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      not sold on both, Mount if I had to decide

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      1. Teahupo'o
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

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  3. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What's the biggest hit you've ever taken? Asking for a friend...

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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      -24! Few seasons ago now haha.

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      1. The-Red-1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        And how did that work out?

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

      12. I have never taken more than a -12 in my entire career.

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      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        'career' hehe 🙂

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

      -12

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

      -16 on BB.

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  4. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Would you trade Livra to Dalot 1FT or not worth it and have 2 transfers for next week?

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    1. leeboy104
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Get the feeling 2ft could be gold dust next GW.

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

        yes and one of my transfers is almost certainly going to be used on Mbeumo.

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

      isnt livra more nailed than dalot?

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

        Yes and from what I read AWB's injury is only going to keep him out of Norwich although Dalot is the first choice in my opinion.
        More looking at the short-term of United's fixtures.

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    3. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      All depends, are you playing Livra this week? I would much prefer Dalot but 2 FTs next week would be a plus.

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

        No Livra is my first sub although that is behind Goode v Watford. Who I wouldn't play if I traded in Dalot. But yes, I like the 2FTs definitely.
        Livra to Dalot also costs me 0.2.

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

          maybe you can monitor united one more week..

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  5. waldo666
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    C'mon Dave, hold your price, I need more thinking time!

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    1. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      This

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  6. luk46
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Raphinha > Bowen or Jimenez > King the priority?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso
    Salah Jota Bernardo Raphinha Mbeumo
    Antonio
    Foster Jimenez Livra Davis

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    1. PastaFasul
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Both will play but I think King has better odds to score well.

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

      the latter

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

      I did Bowen in

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  7. acidicleo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Guys Pick one for the last spot on WC?
    Both will be bench cover for the festive period as I will be playing 343 mostly.

    A) Dalot
    B) Livra

    Wanted to leave this decision til tomorrow but cant do if Dalot rises (which seems very likely).
    Do we think Dalot has the RB spot over AWB?

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

      Dalot is definitely, first choice IMO going by what Rangnick requires from his fullback.

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

        Also, it is not like AWB is this amazing fullback.
        He's at max at 20m player.

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

        thanks.

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

      A. Yes I think he's preferred from Ragnick

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

        thanks.

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    3. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Can Dalot keep his place? I wann get him too or Telles better option if have money?

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

        i guess dalot more likely than telles to keep place considering the alternative option..

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  8. John78
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    No playing keeper:

    Would you
    a) Sanchez to DDG (-4)
    or
    b) Wilson to Ronaldo (-4)

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

      b

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    2. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A, the other can wait.

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    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

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

      b is risky because wilson could easily score this weekend. Im still debating whether to do A myself

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      1. John78
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        yeah. tough choice.

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

    Guys, with the new WFH covid rules do you think matches should now be played live on FIFA, with for example spurs going ahead with their game versus Brighton from the comfort of their self isolation?

    That way Harry kane might actually score a goal too. Winner winner!

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    1. OneDennisBergkamp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      would agree but that game is the worst representation of football imaginable

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

        I suppose you are right, kane would score on FIFA but not in real life

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    2. leeboy104
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Too much effort, why not just simulate it on football manager?

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  10. MidTableFantasy
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo Dias (Rudiger, Livra)
    Jota* Salah Gallagher ESR* (Allan)
    Dennis Vardy Antonio

    Worried about ESR, Jota, and Vardy minutes... worth getting Bernardo for -4?

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    1. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      id wait till tomorrow after news

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  11. ZimZalabim
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    0.1 short of Kane to Ronaldo

    Wanted to wait for news on Foden and ESR but with Kane about to drop I making the move now.

    Johnson to 3.9 to fund it but which one ?
    A. Williams
    B. Goode

    Or let kane drop and if Foden and ESR are fit then do Johnson to Amartey(3.8) tomorrow ?

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  12. putana
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    anyone know how the mcarthur injury has effected gallagher's game?

    Has he been playing deeper?

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

      Yes, he has

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

        but still a good option for the price imo

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

        im debating selling him for bowen for -4, but kind of want to give him last chance agaisnt everton

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  13. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Another WC draft, iv compromised to get Ronaldo in.

    Sanchez

    TAA/Cancelo/James

    Salah/Bilva/Bowen/Mount

    Ronaldo/Antonio/King

    (3.9/Gilmour/Dalot/Johnson)

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

      Dream team except for Sanchez

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      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah comprising means I lose Ramsdale.

        Do u like that team then?

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

          I do, but if you have .1, I would consider Guaita since he will play this GW and has a solid fixture run

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

          Having Dalot of the bench is some luxury

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

      good starting 11. only issue is when rotation becomes a factor

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      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Is Ronaldo worth it tho that's the question? Il prob hardly ever captain him either when I have Salah..

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

          im not planning on getting him because i really like the midfield options right now and plan on playing 5 mid most weeks

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          1. camarozz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            My front 8 without CR7 was

            Mount/Bilva/Salah/Jota/
            Bowen

            Antonio/King/Watkins

            Or Mount could be Foden either.

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

      Sanchez won't even play?!

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      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yep just changed to Guaita. Wat u think tho overall?

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

      good eleven.
      maybe sacrifice mount to upgrade keeper and gilmour to a 4.5.

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

      Johnson is hamstrung, and might not ease back into the XI when fit again later

      Bump him down to Williams and hope to never get to your third sub, imo

      Guaita over Sánchez (I see you've already done that), and the rest is beautiful

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      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Why thank you sir Austin

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  14. bruuuno
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Should I WC this or take a hit to kind of sort it out?

    Sánchez*
    TAA Cancelo Alonso Rüdiger
    Gündogan Salah Raphinha Jota? ESR*
    Ronaldo
    Steele* Veltman* Toney* Perica*
    1FT

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

      I'd be tempted to wc.. Jota .issues training and EsR a doubt, although hoping he starts

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  15. Tic Tacs
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any issues with this GW16 team?

    Guaita
    TAA, James, Cancelo
    Salah (C), Gundo, Bernardo, ESR
    Antonio, Wilson (vc), King

    Gunnarsson, Hudson-Odoi, Livra, Reg

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

      Gtg

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      1. Tic Tacs
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

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  16. Cheeto__Bandito
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    De gea or guita?

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

      Ddg

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

    Guaita
    TAA,James,Chilwell,Cancelo
    Salah,Son,Jota,Gallagher,Mbeumo
    Wilson

    Sub : Foster,Antonio,Livra,Broja

    2 FT, 1.2 ITB

    Would you do :
    1) son & Wilson > Ronaldo & Bowen
    2) son & Mbeumo > Bilva & Rashford
    3) son,mbeumo,Wilson > Ronaldo,Bilva & 4.7 mid fodder
    4) others

    Cheers

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

      a

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  18. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Guaita
    TAA Reece Cancelo Alonso
    Salah Jota Son Gallagher
    Antonio Wilson.

    Raphinha Livra

    2 FT 0.7 ITB

    Wilson Son > Ronaldo Gray?

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'd do it

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

      Leicester are real leaky

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  19. MikeS
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    With Jota missing training whilst firminho back in training is it time to ditch Diego?

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

      Wait for the presser tmrw

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  20. waldo666
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Boundary to bring up Head's 150, what an innings!

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Already 5 more than England.

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      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        And at better than a run a ball, no less.

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  21. Wolfman180
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Tempted by Jesus to Ronaldo for -4, especially if Jesus is ruled out this GW. If Jesus is fit to play, would or keep or make the move anyway?

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

      I would keep if he's confirmed fit. Like his chances of starting this GW

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  22. MaestroMostar
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo Rudiger Alonso Dalot
    Bernardo ESR Gallagher Salah(c)
    Ronaldo Jesus

    Sanchez Antonio Livra Bissouma
    G2G or play Antonio instead someone?
    Cheers!

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  23. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Manquillo or Livra to Dalot?

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      M

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  24. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on WC in GW20? I see quite a few benefits that are hard to look past when weighing up whether a disastrous GW16 might be worth enduring. For example:

    - Keep Chelsea players until fixture swing and blank fixtures
    - Wait for the meta to change regarding the template 4-at-the-back (overlapping with first benefit)
    - DCL could be back by then, and his fixtures will be great
    - Could get Wilson with sudden good fixtures
    - Can get Raphinha and/or Bamford having avoided the poor fixtures
    - Can jump on United if Dalot, Rash, Sancho, Bruno look like goers
    - Can react to Spurs covid news and plan accordingly
    - Might have knowledge of the likelihood of doubles in 21-22
    - There could always be more covid disruptions to react to
    - No more suspension tightrope to worry about
    - Move to popular Watford players now without having being worried about shifting them to more expensive players when their fixtures and form shifts

    Any more reasons to hold onto the WC?
    Any of my reasons are not good reasons?
    Any insight on when we might hear confirmation that there will or will not be doubles in 21/22?
    Have I got those weeks right?

    Any balance you'd like to offer? 😀

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      GW19 - jump on Everton attack, jump off Villa.

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

        Fair enough. I don't have any Villa myself, and we might need to wait as late as possible to know if DCL is ready to start. I originally targetted GW19 until I realised we could wait another GW haha

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

      If you don’t plan for it might not need to wc
      Won’t have wc for later situations

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

        Not sure what you mean, sorry. This is the first WC.

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

          Oh first one
          Then sure what would you wait for? What gw do you lose it?

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

      valid reasons...i was planning wc in 20 as well..
      but had to do it now as it improved my squad by miles on paper at least.

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  25. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Son to Bowen or Bilva?

    Salah Son* Jota Foden ESR
    King Wood Hwang

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    1. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      my concern too who to replace son

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

      I did Bowen

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  26. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    If you already on -8 would u sell Sanchez for DDG ?

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No

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    2. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      no

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    3. Wolfman180
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Assuming you're other keeper won't play, and you prefer DDG longer term then maybe yeh

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

      I just did and was on -8, I think it's worth it. 6 points is a strong possibility which would give us net 2.. plus more over the long run

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

      No

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    6. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Thxxx All
      3 No v.s 2 Yes

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  27. Alonso The Great Midfielder
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Got 2FT
    Which transfer is better
    a) Son to Mount/Bsilva/Bowen
    b) Regullion to Dalot/Telles
    c) Locadia to Wilson

    or do all for -4?

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      First two

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      1. Alonso The Great Midfielder
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        cheers

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

      I went Bowen

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  28. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    If you could only bring in 1 of them for the next fixture, who would you prioritize?

    A) Antonio
    B) Bowen

    Cheers!

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    1. Taegugk Warrior
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

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    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

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    3. Definitely not sleeping
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Depending on whose in my team; for price Bowen but, money to spare and it’s Anto

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

        I got loads of money to spare even after bringing in Antonio

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  29. Definitely not sleeping
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Already made my ft on Dunk to Dalot

    Just realized I now have keeper - Sanchez/Foster - both out.

    Either:
    Transfer out Foster for either Guaita/DDG/Ramsdale etc and take -4 hit

    Or:
    Take the 0

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  30. Atwood
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Livramento & Kane > Dalot & Ronaldo

    No hits. Sound good?

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    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sounds great.

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