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FPL Gameweek 5 team reveals: Lateriser, Zophar, Tom Freeman + Sonaldo

30 August 2022 718 comments
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With the next Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline following hot on the heels of Gameweek 4, we’re trying to cram in as much content as possible before Tuesday evening.

So our regular team reveals this week take the form of an ‘all-in-one’, with four of our top contributors sharing their Gameweek 5 plans and transfers in this article.

Premium Members can read their thoughts below.

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LATERISER

Three-time top 200 finisher and two-time champion of India

I am looking to save a transfer this week, having removed funds from my defence in Gameweek 4 to allow the upgrade from Leon Bailey (£4.7m) to Marcus Rashford (£6.3m). As much as I want to punt on a Manchester City attacker, I don’t have a clear route right now. I’m eyeing up Darwin Nunez (£8.9m) once his suspension ends, which was another reason to take money out of defence.

ZOPHAR

Seven-time top 10k finisher

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  1. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Willian to Fulham it seems ~ SKY

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    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Willian has been traing with Fulham for atleast 3 weeks.

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      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Oooooh. I think he might be great for them

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  2. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    In other news, might just hold out on Robbo to James today. Bruno G and ASM doubtful ~ SKY

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    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      James not in training photos either

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      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        No! Really? Is it reported that he's doubtful?

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 16 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Some guy went through some 55 photos and didn't see reecey on a twitty thing and theres no link for him doing so appqrently

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          1. My heart goes Salalalalah
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            I hope we get some confirmation

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        2. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Nothing in the way of news, but he's nowhere to be seen: https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/chelsea-training?assettype=image&sort=newest&phrase=chelsea%20training&license=rf,rm

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          1. My heart goes Salalalalah
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            What's your verdict on it?

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            1. Sun Jihai
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              I'd hold Robbo anyway with no ASM for Newcastle and then low scoring Everton and Wolves next. Maybe we get a leak ahead of the deadline around James.

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          2. stooke
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            https://www.gettyimages.no/detail/news-photo/ruben-loftus-cheek-of-chelsea-during-a-training-session-at-news-photo/1242727732?adppopup=true

            James in this.

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            1. Sun Jihai
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              That's a August 26 session so before GW4 game - latest photos above are August 29

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          3. The Mentaculus
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            57,848 photos - who the hell has checked them all?!

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    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      There are lots missing in those photos.

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    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Hmm having Saliba on my bench might not be a bad thing this week

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  3. Catastrophe
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Bit lost! 2 FT, 0.1 ITB. Advice appreciated.

    Mendy
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Gabriel, Walker
    Salah, Kulusevski, Martinelli
    Haaland, Jesus

    (Ward, Andreas, Dasilva, Plange)

    Thinking Mendy & Kulu -> Sanchez & Diaz?

    Cheers

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    1. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'd definetly do those moves

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      1. Catastrophe
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers.

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    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

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      1. Catastrophe
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Ta.

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  4. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Trippier or rjames will start this gw?

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Trippier "should be fine" (Howe). Not sure about these James rumours but I'm not doing anything rash in response, still starting him

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

      James

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  5. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James Cucurella
    KDB Diaz Martinelli
    Haaland Jesus Toney

    Ward DaSilva Andreas Neco

    G2G? Transfer likely burned.

    2FTs, £0ITB.

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    1. Catastrophe
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Humm, yes. Maybe Ward -> Iversen to save 0.1 at a stretch, but don't see anything worthwhile really.

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      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Haven't got WC so don't fancy that move

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        1. Catastrophe
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Fair enough, makes sense to burn then.

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  6. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Last week I had 2 FT's, so did Grealish>Zaha early to catch the movements. Zaha then injured, so got Rashford back for a 0.2m saving of when I sold him on wildcard. Annoyed at wasting a transfer, but as it turns out I've nothing to do for this deadline so would have ended up burning one anyway. Funny how it works out!

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  7. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Another Bundesliga striker coming to the PL

    Saša Kalajdžić, in England today in order to undergo medical tests and sign with Wolverhampton. Deal now set to be completed, permanent move worth €18m.
    https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1564531619167346689

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    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Great to see Wolves get a proper striker again. Seems quite suited to PL (he's tall).

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  8. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Best Cap choice?

    Reya
    Veltman, Saliba, James, Trent.
    Martinelli, Diaz, Sterling, KDB.
    Jesus, Hauland C

    Ward, Andreas, Neco, Taylor

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Sterling?

      Is Veltman out tho?

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      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Possibly got bench

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  9. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Patterson double digit haul tonight. Mark my words.

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    1. MG13
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      captain him then

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  10. jimmyharte
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Would you bench James or Saliba for Perisic? Cheers

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    1. TheJoker
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      None. Start all 3.

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      1. jimmyharte
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Can't teams too good. Rodrigo, martinelli, Gross, diaz, kane Jesus haaland TAA

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  11. fijuhmon
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Sanchez (Ward)
    TAA, Robbo, Reece, Cancelo (Neco)
    Salah, Kulu, Martinelli, Andreas (Reed)
    Jesus, Haaland (Archer)

    2 ft, 0 itb. Any ideas what to do with my transfers? Thinking downgrading Robbo to Arsenal defender and upgrading Reed to Gross / Rodrigo / Rashford.

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    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Nice moves, I'd do that as likely your bench needed this week

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  12. :
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    "I have two free transfers and no obvious way to use them. I’m considering downgrading Danny Ward (£4.0m) to Daniel Iversen (£3.9m) or Harrison Reed (£4.5m) to Jacob Murphy (£4.4m) to free up £0.1m."

    That's when you know you're losing the ethos of this game. 🙂

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    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Does feel a bit stale among the content creators!

      "Gameweek 5 is nearly upon us and I still haven't made any transfers. 2ft again and it looks like I could well burn again. Madness"
      https://twitter.com/FPL_Salah/status/1564224717103534082

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      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        tbf, he picked a strong team gw1.

        I kept £0.5m back, but the prices tempted most people into a tighter squad.

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        1. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah, defo - he actually has the exact same team (even to the bench fodder) as Fabio Borges - not a bad place to be!
          https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/728021/event/4

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    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Who said that? It makes sense to be honest as I said before 0.1 can go.a long way

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      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I think it's in the article above!

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        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Ok thanks

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          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            ZOPHAR

            He did also say "thrilling stuff"

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    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Or when TV may be an issue 🙂

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      1. :
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Each to their own I suppose but If I made a substitute like that I'd give it up. If I want rid of a player and my first choice replacement is unaffordable I look for someone else. There's plenty more fish in the sea. 🙂

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    4. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah it's a sad state of affairs.

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  13. TheJoker
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Cancelo>James this week?

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Not with forest next

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    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Crazy when City have Forest at home

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    3. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Ditching Cancelo vs Forest is a terrible idea

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  14. l@sp0
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Should I save FT? My bench is poor and still sitting on Bailey atm.

    Pope
    Zinchenko, Trent, Cancelo
    Salah, Kulu, Marinelli, Andreas
    Haaland, Jesus, Mitro

    Ward, Bailey, Williams

    0.0 ITB

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  15. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Does Haaland start tonight?

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      no

      But he might well on Wednesday night.

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    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      If only we knew...

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    3. COYS Down Under
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yup

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  16. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Rjames to tierney or walker to tierney for -4?

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      You mean the other way round ?

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  17. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Do teams playing 5 atb look too rigid and locked in, or does this apply to those with 4-4-2 formations and more funds in midfield too?

    It just looks like a full premium defence means the cheapest bench and no funds ITB or anywhere to go.

    Without sacrificing either a Robbo or Cancelo and those guys were selected for long term returns.

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    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Any formation can be easily changeable with 2 freebies.

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Also depends on the price structure within your formation. I feel like my 442 is about as flexible as it gets - contemplating going 343/433 in a couple weeks & looks like I have quite a few different ways to make the switch

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      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        yeah, looking towards Mitro too myself.

        I know many prefer Toney but think Mitro is a better goal threat.

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  18. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Lost in the last article. Best option here?

    a. kulu > gundo and save a ft
    b. kulu bailey > rodrigo gross
    c. mendy kulu bailey > sanchez gundo gross -4

    mendy
    taa robbo cancelo dunk
    salah kulu martinelli andreas
    haaland jesus

    ward bailey neco greenwood

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    1. 1966
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Or kulu to Silva and save free transfer

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      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Nah man, need a strong bench this gw, which means bailey needs to go.

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    2. Bring back Timmy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

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      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Leaning towards that, cheers

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  19. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    If Reece James is out, is it better just to play Patterson?

    I have done 1FT (Mount > Gundo), but do have another.

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  20. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Reckon this is worth a -4? Would then probably bench Andreas & Dunk:

    Ramsdale, Trippier & Bailey ->
    Sanchez, Saliba & Gross

    Ramsdale
    Trent, Cancelo, James, Dunk
    Salah, Diaz, Martinelli, Andreas
    Haaland, Jesus

    Ward, Trippier, Bailey, Archer
    Bank 0.4m, 2FTs

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  21. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    This place will go mental when the city lineup will be announced !

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      in 31 hours time...

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  22. Emiliano Sala
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    How does Mendy to Pope sound?

    As one of 2 FTs. Or burn transfer?

    I know most of you prefer sanchez.

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Wrong fixture to do it imo I know pope could get save points but could easily be a CS for Chelsea

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    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      That's my move as well but will wait a tad longer.

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    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Wait a week no? Mendy more likely to CS than Pope away to Liverpool presumably

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      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Have 2 FTs

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        1. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Maybe just burn
          Or have a one week GK punt e.g. Sa could be a decent shout vs. manager less Bournemouth and then switch to Pope
          Dunno

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  23. HD7
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Any bright ideas how to upgrade this, mates? Advice appreciated.
    2 FTs 0.0 ITB

    Robbo Rodrigo to Saliba Diaz or too sideways?

    Ederson
    
TAA Robbo Cancelo James Trippier
    
Salah Martinelli Rodrigo
    
Haaland Jesus

    

Bench: Ward DaSilva Pereira Greenwood

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      alright, mates.

      Ederson to Sanchez unlocks a bit

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  24. Ask Yourself
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    If James is actually injured again he is my most cursed FPL player

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    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      He, Chilwell and Alonso were all nightmares for me last season, I feel your pain

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    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      It is an easy switch back to Cucu after the match this GW lol.

      I got him in because of the Soton defence but if he does not start then I pray for him as an impact sub.

      Tuchel is Pep.

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  25. TheJoker
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Let me get all of your opinions on this one guys. Who to captain?

    A).Haaland
    B).KDB
    C).Salah
    D).Jesus

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A

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  26. PKnox11
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I dont know whether to take the -4 to get James out or just play Andreas against Brighton, but that is such a tough game. We all know when James is injured it could be a couple of games out or more and even then, is he likely to be used at RWB after injury?

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Steady on

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  27. RealSocialDads
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I made 2 FT which made a lot of sense (Patterson Mount -> James Gross) and now my team looks extremely template.

    Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo James Gabriel
    Salah Diaz Martinelli Gross
    Haaland Jesus

    Its making me sad how boring it is, anyone else feeling the same about their team?

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    1. Sloopy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I only have 5 players the same............

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  28. Saintjack01
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Who would you bench out of the 4 below:

    Neto
    Toney
    Dunk
    Harrison

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    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Dunk

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Dunk

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  29. Dingow77
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    if i had to field Welbeck or Toney who has the better fixture?

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    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Welbeck, but Toney's on another level now

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    2. Sloopy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Toney (because of penalty's)

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  30. Emiliano Sala
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Which one?

    A) Burn transfer
    B) Mendy to Pope

    Mendy
    TAA Cancelo James Cucurella
    KDB Diaz Martinelli
    Haaland Jesus Toney

    Ward Andreas Williams Reed

    2 FT
    0.0 itb

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    1. Russo_Turisto
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      1 conceded Chelsea goal will break your theory, I would pick brighton def and Martinelli looks not very reliable pick for this GW

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