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FPL Gameweek 17 restart: Double Gameweek reaction

With Fantasy Premier League (FPL) resuming on Boxing Day, we’ll be welcoming back our stellar team of Pro Pundits and Hall of Famers for the restart.

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First up is Burning Questions co-host and four-time top 10k finisher Pras, who takes us Gameweek by Gameweek and discusses the stand-out players.

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It was a nice little surprise from the Premier League to announce some Double Gameweeks during the World Cup break. FPL managers can start waking up from their mini-hiatus hibernation and get their thinking caps on as to how best to navigate these.

It should also be said, however, that the ongoing World Cup and the teams that progress late into the competition will no doubt alter plans. 

Announced doubles

Let us first look at what has just been announced, using the excellent Legomane’s detailed fixture breakdown.

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  1. fenixri
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    On WC, had Pavard but I think I will avoid this France lineup. Mbappe opened a lot of funds for next two days with a lot of good fixtures.
    Must admit that I am little scared that Mbappe could get some minutes against Tunisia tired legs but you cant do much there, he is obvious transfer out..

    1. mvtaylor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Yes if you're on WC I'd definitely get rid of him, I'm not and he's gone. You're right it's a danger he might come on but equally they may want to give Thuram some minutes or get Griezmann / Dembele on the score sheet.

  2. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    need to shift Sandro to any other defender (apart from Spain or Germany).

    Assume none of the French defender worth a look now based on that line up?

    1. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      How come you wanna shift Sandro?

      1. Rinseboy
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        put injured

    2. fenixri
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Telles!

  3. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Thinking of placing the armband on Eriksen and hoping for Tottenhamish performances.

    A bit too crazy?

    1. mvtaylor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      If you've got another change to use for this MD then sure, go for it. If not then I'd be a bit more cautious.

  4. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Not sure if this is reliable but provides 2 mbappe replacements

    Predicted Spain XI: Simon, Carvajal, Rodri, Laporte, Jordi Alba, Gavi, Busquets, Pedri, Torres, Olmo, Morata

    https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/japan-vs-spain-lineups-predicted-xi-confirmed-team-news-injury-latest-world-cup-2022-b1043615.html

    1. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Who would take pens out of Morata and Torres?

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

        Zero idea. But we cannot be certain about either of them. They are both better picks than Mitrovic, but not superior imo.

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

    Transfer out mbappe for hit?
    Cheers

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

    Mbappe to Mitrovic who is certain to start and then to starting BRA fwd if 2nf ft is left or reasses the situation. Or is there better obvious player? Cannot get 4th German.

    1. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I'm going Morata personally

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

      i might just go mitro. Morata and gnabry arent certain to start

    3. fenixri
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Not many. Kramaric, Lukaku? But that is going to be tough match.

  7. Original Sin
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Which defender to get from the french team for attacking returns?

    1. Crystal Alice
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I'm going Disasi.. 4.5m easy to bench, frees up funds for later and has 1 goal 3 assists in 15 matches for Monaco

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Good info, cheers

  8. CoracAld2831
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Take a hit to transfer Mbappe & T. Hernandez out?

    1. putana
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      just mbappe. im not taking hits for defenders

  9. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Hernandez replacement…?
    Or just sub off for alba and waiting for the next match..?

    1. Alan The Llama
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Alba

    2. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Militao or Telles?

  10. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Mitrovic in for Mbappe?
    Not a lot of good choices with Messi already in the team.

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

      I thinko so, check above^

  11. Hullcity17
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Who will take set-pieces for France in this line-up?

  12. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Best Giroud replacement?

    A) Braithwaite
    B) Torres

    1. Crystal Alice
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      B

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      B

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Neale to the rescue! Good job mate, sure this is much appreciated

      1. Skonto Rigga
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        My pleasure! Think I'm going Jesus myself, though there's a risk to most of the replacements.

        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Lucikly I'm on WC so I can wait & see lineups. Secretly hoping for a surprise Neymar return as I think I'll have the funds available

          1. Skonto Rigga
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 5 months ago

            Now that would be a heck of an explosive differential!

  13. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Best Sandro replacements?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Telles? Or Portugal defence will probably keep things tight

  14. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Mbape to:

    A) Messi
    B) Morata
    C )Mitrovic
    D) someone else

    1. lugs
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      A

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

      Just got Messi, morrata tempting

  15. Who let Udogie out?
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Mbappe replacement:
    A)Lewandowski
    B)Jesus
    C)Gnabry
    D)Muller

    1. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      C of those

    2. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      E. Muani as he’s playing today and 15 returns in 12 games so worth a punt I think

  16. Gizzachance
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Gakpo cap, move to Messi?
    Cheers

    1. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Yep only if he starts

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

        Cheers, like to think he can at least get a goal /assist in a game they need to win

        1. PompeyUpNorth!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Agreed plus on pens I think

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

            He is yeah, think I’m making switch
            Good luck

  17. Who let Udogie out?
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 5 months ago

    If you captained Mbappe and you are replacing him does that count as switching captain armband?

    1. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Don’t think so as it’s not kicked off yet

  18. Who let Udogie out?
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 5 months ago

    When I try to log in it says "Invalid SSO token" and then I am automatically logged out. Anyone expiriencing same problem?

    1. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Oh no I hope not cause I need to do a transfer before 3

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Same. Think its affecting everyone

    3. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Same problem, cant do anything

  19. PompeyUpNorth!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Help please lads! I’ve seen Neales piece, so am grateful to him thanks, BUT, what shall I do? No FT’s but got 43 from 4 players, so happy to burn 3.

    Noppert Rochet

    Saiss Rudiger Raum Alba Maehle

    Ziyech Musiala Foden Klassen Erik

    Mbappe Messi Gakpo

    A. Stick n save the -3 plus he may come on?
    B. Muani differential n it’s fun plus is nailed to start?
    C. Who else, but they need to be nailed?

    Thanks folks..

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      If you want nailed then B, but I think FIFA may have decided on A for you (and everyone else)

      1. PompeyUpNorth!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Thanks and that’s appreciated. Anyone else out there that can give me a quick reply please?
        Atm I’m thinking Muani if I can log on

  20. deyell
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    I can't access my fantasy team anymore. Ever since I tried to sub off Depay (who was my captain) it gives me the "Error
    Invalid SSO token" message when I try to log in. What should I do?

  21. Jack Frost
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    what is invalid sso token how to fix can't sign in

  22. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Site crash?

  23. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    2 Free Transfers - Should I replace Hernandez and Mbappe and with who maybe?

  24. Jack Frost
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    SSO token error ..... hit refresh and I was able to log in just now

    1. Jack Frost
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Hit refresh with the error screen displayed and it worked for me. ten min to go good luck

      1. Jack Frost
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        5 minutes after game start , FIFA figured it out.. works now.