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Captain Sensible August 4

Who is the best FPL captain for Gameweek 1?

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Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are mainly looking to Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur for the Gameweek 1 captaincy, and for the first time this season, the Captain Sensible article is here to highlight which assets have the best chance of hauling.

First, we will assess the fallout of the captain poll, before then analysing the best options, Rate My Team (RMT) and the Premier Fantasy Tools ratings ahead of Friday’s 18:30 BST deadline.

THE CAPTAIN POLL

Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) is the clear winner of the captain poll, with just over 60% of total votes from users in the inaugural vote of the season. 

No other player has garnered more than 12% of votes at this stage, with Harry Kane (£11.5m) currently in second place.

Gabriel Jesus (£8.0m) occupies third place with just under 10% of votes, followed by Son Heung-min (£12.0m) and Erling Haaland (£11.5m), with 4.74% and 4.53% respectively. 

THE CANDIDATES

MOHAMED SALAH

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Mohamed Salah underlined his captaincy credentials by scoring 23 goals and providing 14 assists last season cementing his status as the highest point scorer (265) in Fantasy Premier League.

The Egyptian started in an empathetic fashion, and temporarily ended the captaincy conversation, by registering six double-digit hauls in his first nine matches. 

Early-season verve was replaced by late-season lethargy as the performances of Salah slumped below his gold standard levels. 

Following Double Gameweek 26, Salah blanked in six of his 11 Premier League matches, registering a solitary double-digit haul. 

Despite the peaks and troughs, Mohamed Salah produced division-leading underlying numbers, ranking first for non-penalty expected goal involvement (26.40) last season.  

Salah produced his vintage best against defensive-juggernaut Manchester City in the Community Shield, providing an assist before expertly dispatching from the spot. 

A visit to newly-promoted Fulham provides the perfect opportunity for Salah to continue an opening day goal-scoring record which dates back to 2017. 

Fulham boasted the third-best defensive record in the Championship last season, registering a respectable 17 clean sheets, and allowed the least open-play expected goals conceded (xGC).

But in terms of playstyle, the Cottagers ranked best in the division for build-up attacks and produced the second-most goals scored from high turnovers. 

Should Fulham stay true to their football philosophy and try to outplay Liverpool then expect goals, and a Mohamed Salah haul.

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Hibbo Author of Captain Sensible. I write Fantasy Premier League articles, focusing on stats and strategy. Four top 10k finishes. 22/23 Rank - 6123.  Follow them on Twitter

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  1. agueroooooney
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    One to start and one as first sub:

    A) Neto (+Neco)

    B) Bailey (+ White)

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    1. RichRover
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      B

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    2. gart888
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      B, but white wouldnt be my choice at 4.5.

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      1. agueroooooney
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Who would be?

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  2. Oya
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Evening good folks,

    What combination will score the most?

    A. Saka / Walker

    B. Martinelli / Robertson

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    1. LLoris
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      B

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    2. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      B I think - and I have this one!

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    3. agueroooooney
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      B

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      1. Oya
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Thank you all. On A at the moment, clinging to that 8.0 spot in midfield, but you may be right…

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        1. gart888
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          Same here.

          Robertson or 8.0 defender is the only question I still have going into the season.

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          1. Oya
            • 1 Year
            1 year, 9 months ago

            Right. Robbo seems like a nobrainer, but no 8.0 limit your options in the first couple of gameweeks.

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  3. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    So anyone taking rjames ?

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    1. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Possibly

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    2. LLoris
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      i think so

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    3. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      39.9 % are

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    4. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      If I opt to have both Leicester keepers il have him

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    5. agueroooooney
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Going with Perisic instead

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    6. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      I think I will.

      Azpi signing is good for James' RWB prospects. And it's easy to forget how much of a beast he was last season.

      Chelsea have good fixtures overall and are still a top 4 team, despite a so-so preseason.

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    7. Thomas Jerome Newton
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Yep.

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  4. LLoris
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    A) James Diaz
    B) Robbo Mount (Tougher to bring in Perisic or Nunez if he does well but Robbo is better than all 4)

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    1. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      B

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      1. LLoris
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Im scared nunez or Perisic smash it in week 1 and im gonna struggle to get them in

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    2. agueroooooney
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      B

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  5. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Is a Saka + Jesus double up too much money spent against a good Palace?

    Would you do Jesus + Martinelli instead?

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    1. LLoris
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Both are good just if you need the 2m or not

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    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      I'm on Jesus and McFly, Diaz and Mount my 8m mids

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      1. Boxwoods
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        McFly!

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    3. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Saka should outscore Martinelli

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    4. osceola31909
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      I am debating this, but I have bad memories of Martinelli at the end of last season. Arsenal's fixtures get pretty good after Palace, and it is hard not see Saka not being one of the top 6 or 7 midfielders this season.

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    5. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Thanks guys. Appreciated

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  6. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    a) Perisic + Toney
    b) Castagne + Jesus

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    1. LLoris
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      b

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      1. Eastman
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        B but wouldn’t want Castagne personally

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  7. C0YS
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Hey all, would appreciate any help with this lot!

    Ward (Iversen)
    TAA Robertson James Cancelo ***
    Salah Mount Bailey Andreas ***
    Kane Wilson Archer

    A) Neco + Neto (4-4-2) with Neco first bench
    B) Perisic + 4.5 (5-3-2) with Archer first bench

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  8. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Final decision before I disappear to a festival for the weekend!! Any thoughts much appreciated, thanks :

    A - Andreas & Perisic 4-4-2
    B - Neto & 4.5 def (Jansson, Dunk or Dalot the shortlist) 3-5-2

    Ward / Iversen
    TAA / Robbo / Cancelo / ??? / N.Williams
    Salah / Kulusevski / Martinelli / Bailey / ???
    Haaland / Jesus / Archer

    0.5ITB.

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    1. C0YS
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Similar to my dilemma above. A all day…you don’t need the additional bench strength.

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    2. gart888
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      A pretty easily for me.

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  9. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    A. Havertz + Andreas

    Or

    B. Mount + Plange

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    1. LLoris
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      B

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  10. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Pick one

    A. Ramsdale bailey
    B. Sanchez Neto

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    1. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      a

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    2. luk46
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      A

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  11. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Anyone here know the total points Schmiechel got last season?

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    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      130s I think

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      1. Pep's Money Laundry
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Thanks

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  12. Cruyff's Eleven
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    So, is the agreed strategy to replace Perisic with Cash for GW1 and 2, and put Ivan back in GW3?

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

      & then take him out when champs league starts…

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  13. rozzo
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    A). Perisic and Saka
    B). Mount and Martinelli

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    1. luk46
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      kind of my question, I’m on B

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  14. blauriecon
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Is worth Neto>Bailey to get Ederson instead of Ramsdale/Mendy?

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    1. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      yes imo

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    2. luk46
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Bailey better, Ramsdale at least equal to Ederson imo

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  15. RogDog_jimmy
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    alright I'm done.

    Ward
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Gabriel
    Salah, Mount, Martinelli, Neto
    Haaland, Jesus

    Sanchez, Bailey, Neco, Archer
    0.5 itb.

    Not all that exciting compared to many - but I like it. Only 2 City, Liverpool, Chelsea lets me bring the right one in later.

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    1. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      I will start bailey over neto

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    2. LLoris
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Looks good. Diaz instead of mount maybe

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

      Looks good mate, am I right in thinking you had Bowen before? Guess you feel it might be too much of a risk? .5itb could be very useful too, Mount is a very solid option. Good luck

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  16. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Ward
    Taa walker trippier rjames
    Salah kdb martinelli bailey
    Jesus kane

    Subs iversen neco andreas taylor

    Wanted get mount but dont have enough funds so can only settle with rjames(scared he not starting though)

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  17. gaurava1216
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    A or B

    A) Ramsdale + Perisic + Neto
    B) Sanchez + Trippier + Rashford
    C) other 16M combo?

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  18. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Trippier or Dalot?

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    1. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Trippier

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    2. Liam2022
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Dalot

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  19. Tcheco
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Neto or Trippier?

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    1. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Neto

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

      Trippier

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    3. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Trippier by a big margin

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  20. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    EVE - CHE

    NEW - NFO

    Score predictions?

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    1. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      0-3
      2-0

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    2. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      1-3

      2-0

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

      0-1
      2-1

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    4. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      1-3
      1-1

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    5. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      0-3
      1-0

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    6. One Man
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Eve 0 Che 4

      New 2 NFO 1

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    7. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      2 of the most overlooked fixtures attacking points wise imo

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  21. One Man
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Breaking the mound and going without Kane/Haaland what do you think ?

    Ramsdale, Ward
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Dias
    Salah, Son, Martinelli, Bailey
    Jesus, Wilson

    Bench same as everyone’s

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  22. Wensink
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    GTG or WTF?!

    Sanchez/Ward
    TAA/James/Peresic/Vestergaard/Neco
    Salah/Son/Bailey/Lingard/Pereira
    Haaland/Jesus/Archer

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  23. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Something to consider

    Son, Haverts, Botman
    Mount, Kane, Trippier

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    1. One Man
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Son

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    2. luk46
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      2nd one by quite a bit

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    3. Boxwoods
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Son, Bamford,

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      1. Boxwoods
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Trippier

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  24. Cruyff's Eleven
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Digne or Cash as short term fill in for Perisic?

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    1. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Really quite a tough one but i think i will still go cash

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      1. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Cheers.

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    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Cash for me.

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  25. Puntillimon
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Would you take:
    A) rashford + Darwin
    B) Diaz + Wilson

    Thanks!

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    1. luk46
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      B

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    2. One Man
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      B, I think Wilson will start well.

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  26. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    If u were trying to squeeze 0.5m to get ur perfect team wat 4.5 keeper u go for?

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    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Probably Sanchez.

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    2. One Man
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Sanchez and ward.

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    3. LLoris
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Raya or Sanchez

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    4. Puntillimon
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      If not getting 5m keeper, Would suggest going leicester route and get 1m instead

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    5. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Raya, he missed about 4 months of last season and ended with 40 less then some of the 5m keepers such as Ramsdale and Mendy

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  27. Joyce1998
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Hows this looking?

    Ramsdale
    Taa, Tripp, Walker
    KDB, Bailey, Rash, Son, Diaz
    Darwin, Jesus

    Ward,Martinez, Plange

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    1. Joyce1998
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      N.williams

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  28. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    has Lingard played any pre-season for NFO?

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  29. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    What order would your rank these 5.0 options???

    A- Digne
    B- Cash
    C-Trippier
    D- Walker

    Many thanks!!!!

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    1. luk46
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      C D B A

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    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Hm. Probably B, C, A, D.

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  30. Solly_786
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Thoughts??

    Ramsdale

    Taa / r James / cancelo
    Salah / saka / Neto / bailey / rashford
    Kane / Jesus

    Anyone you would take out / replace?

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    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Capitalization needs work. It's good other than that.

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