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Captain Sensible February 2

Who is the best captain for FPL Double Gameweek 22?

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Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are once again ‘on the double’ with this week’s armband decision highly influenced by Manchester United’s duo of plum fixtures.

The high-flying Marcus Rashford (£7.2m) and much-maligned Bruno Fernandes (£9.9m) square off, with a supporting cast of options from both Man United and Leeds United providing Double Gameweek 22’s differential alternatives.

As usual, 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 GMT deadline.

THE CAPTAIN POLL

Rashford unsurprisingly dominates the captain poll, backed by almost three-quarters of the total votes cast by users at the time of writing.

No other player has garnered more than 13% of votes, with Fernandes currently in second place and Erling Haaland (£12.2m) occupying third place with less than 4%. Then it’s Martin Odegaard (£6.9m) and Wilfried Gnonto (£5.0m) slightly further back.

DOUBLE GAMEWEEK CANDIDATES

MARCUS RASHFORD

Midfielder Rashford has been in scintillating form this season, with his five goals bettered only by Haaland’s seven over the last half-dozen matches.

Amongst all midfielders in this period, Rashford ranks best for total big chances (six) and shots on target (ten).

Notably, his best form has come at Old Trafford, with seven of his nine goals and two of his three assists arriving on home soil.

Underlying data confirms that Rashford’s output has been no fluke, as he ranks fifth for non-penalty expected goals (NPxG, 3.28) over the last six matches.

BRUNO FERNANDES

Haaland Foden


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. dshv
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    If I am leading all my ML except one. am I have to rush for TC rashford now or waiting for haaland not 23 but better dgw ??

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    1. snow pea in repose
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Wait

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  2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Better to have the points on the board

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  3. chocolove
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Mason Greenwood (TC)?

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    1. Gazwaz80
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      😀

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    2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      I suspect he has a very good QC

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      1. My own Personal Jesus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        KC now.

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  4. quayle99
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    A. Martinez + Mahrez

    B. Fernandes + Mitrovic

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  5. Crazy RedDevil
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    I'm on wildcard...please suggest the changes:
    Kepa /Ward
    Shaw, Ake, Trippier, Estupinan, White
    Rashford, Odegaard, Martinelli, Rodrigo, Bruno Fernandes
    Haaland, Kane, Mitrovic.
    0.5 m left in the bank.

    Should I go for triple arsenal mid or should I get saka in place of martinelli? What about some Chelsea or Liverpool cover?

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    1. Totalfootball
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Mitro out would be the first one I might do

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    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Rodrigo is out for two months and Mitro needs to go. Other than that it's fine.

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  6. Totalfootball
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Is anyone thinking of captaining Haaland vs Tot (away ) instead of Rashford ?

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

      no way

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    2. JBG
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Dead team are

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  7. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Very pleased with this team. Only dilemma is whether to do Shaw to Ake or Bruno to Mahrez next week!

    Kepa (Ward)
    Trippier White Shaw (Tarkowski Bueno)
    KdB Bruno Odegaard Rashford Martinelli
    Kane Haaland (Greenwood)

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  8. Bishopool
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Hennessey, Ward
    Shaw, Tripp, Mings, N.Will, Cancelo*
    Rash, KDB, Martinelli, Almiron, Andreas
    Kane, Haaland, Mitro

    GW22. 2FT.
    a) KDB, Cancelo -> Bruno, Gabriel/Zinch (keeping Mitro for gw23 Nott home game)
    b) KDB, Mitro -> Bruno, Nketiah
    c) only KDB -> Bruno (save 1FT)

    GW23. 1FT
    1) Bruno -> KDB
    2) Almiron -> Mahrez
    3) Almiron -> Odegaard

    + optional Mings/N.Will -> Lewis (-4pts)

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    1. Tibbs
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Very similar ideas to me, Cancelo has to go though so a)

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    2. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      A
      2/3

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      1. Bishopool
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        thnx

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  9. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    What would you do?Both options will give me the same 3 ManUtd players in gw22,3 Arsenal and 3 ManCity players in gw23.

    A)Kane+Andreas+Mitrovic->Gnonto+Fernandes+Nketiah(-4) in gw22
    and -4 in gw23
    B)Kane+Andreas->Gnonto+Fernandes and play Mitrovic in gw22
    and -8 in gw23

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      If you're taking a hit for Mitro - Nketiah in both scenarios, then go for it now I think

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      1. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        cheers.With option B i will sell Gnonto for Nketiah in gw23 or i can get Gabriel over Nketiah.

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  10. Well you know, Triffic
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Shouldn't this be a members only article? lol

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    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Captain Sensible normally is.

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  11. FCRS1991
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Any changes required?

    DDG
    Shaw Trippier White
    KDB Rashford Martinelli March
    Haaland Kane Toney

    Ward Botman Andreas Bueno

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    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      No nice team. Others are starting Botman over Arsenal defence but I prefer not to double up on a D when you've got a good alternative.

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  12. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Did Rashford play 90 mins last night or was he subbed?

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    1. Coldplay
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      He was subbed on at 60. Didn't start

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      1. BobB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        That's encouraging. 30 mins should leave him fine for two full games.

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        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          United have a game every 3-4 days. We may see some early subs if the game is over

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  13. George James
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Best move here?

    Kepa
    Tripps White Shaw
    Rash KDB Mart Mitoma
    Kane Haaland Toney

    Ward / Andreas / James / Patterson

    A) KDB >> Bruno (Roll FT)

    B) Kane + Andreas >> Bruno + Gnonto

    C) Something else...? 2FT 0.2ITB

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

      Combine the plan for 22+23. Lots of options with 3 FT. If you do A, are you reverting it next gw, and/or getting Eddie in for Toney 23?

      I think you should decide what Arsenal players you want for 23.

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      1. George James
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Toney >> Nketiah in GW23 will be the move i think.

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    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      A

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    3. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      A

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  14. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Would you sell KDB to Bruno for this DGW?

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Yes

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    2. putana
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      that's what I'm doing most likely

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    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      If you have 2FTs then maybe yes. I'm trying to find an alternative route

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      1. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Only 1FT, but can directly swap KDB to Bruno

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    4. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Bruno is suspended

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    5. sulldaddy
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Already done. Was only waiting for United game to be over so no injury

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  15. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Can anyone see a way get to Bruno without losing KDB?

    One way I can see is Almiron and Kane to Bruno and Nketiah.

    2FTs 0.4ITB
    Kepa
    Tripper White Shaw
    Almiron KDB Rashford Martinelli
    Mitro Haaland Kane
    (Ward Andreas Cancelo Patterson)

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Do what the cool kids do;
      KDB and Mitro to Bruno and Nketiah

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      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        It's an option but it doesn't answer my question

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      2. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        This

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Does Cancelo, Almiron & Mitrovic - Moreno, Bruno, Gnonto work?

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      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Yeah that's works. This option may mean I'll have to take B2B hits to get triple United (22) and triple city/Arsenal (23)

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        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Pah! 2 hits for good teams' DGWs is nothing to me but that's your call 🙂

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        2. Blueberg
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          You have almost same team as me. I am thinking cancelo, mitro and almiron to a defender with a game in 25, bruno and gnonto. Next week Bruno and Andrea's to Mahrez and Odegaard, bench gnonto.

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

      Kane and Almiron out.

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    4. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Cancelo + Martinelli ---> Lewis/Bueno + Bruno

      GW23 Could remove Bruno and Mitro for double arsenal attack, for a hit

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      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        0.1 short with those moves. Williams is 3.8m but he is a United player

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    5. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Kane to Eddie
      Almiron to Bruno

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  16. Boyhowdy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Is Bruno essential for 22 such that I should get rid of Martinez to enable bringing him in? 2 FT, 0.2 ITB

    Ederson (Ward)
    Trip Shaw Martinez White (Bueno)
    Saka Martinelli Salah Rashford (Almiron)
    Haaland Darwin (Mitro)

    a. Salah and Martinez out for Bruno and Alex Moreno (would likely do Fernandes to KDB for next week)
    b. Almiron and Martinelli to Odegaard and Mitoma (likely to do Salah to KDB next week)

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      A

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    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      I'd do a) and Almiron to Mahrez next GW

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    3. Not again Shirley
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      I’m afraid only time will tell whether he is essential mate. He may very well do well but at the same time he could do nothing. At least he should have 2 bites at the cherry and playing average opposition in his favour.

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    4. Boyhowdy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Thanks, Boys. I like the Mahrez idea as well. More flexibility there.

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  17. boombaba
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Is bamford an option for a one week punt?

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    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Gnonto is the man

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  18. Super John McGinn-
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Pretty set on Rashford TC, thoughts on what to do with 2 FT this week

    Kepa
    Tripper, Shaw, White
    Salah, Rashford (TC), Martinelli, Almiron
    Haaland, Kane, Mitro

    Ward, Cuca, Andreas, Bueno

    2 FT 0.6 ITB

    A) Salah + Almiron > Bruno + Saka (Bruno > Mahrez 23)
    B) Salah + Almiron + Mitro > Bruno + Saka + Gnoto (Bruno > KDB 23)
    C) Salah + Almiron > Bruno + Odegard (Bruno + Cuca/Shaw > KDB + Lewis -4 23)
    D) Other

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      D) Salah and Mitro to Bruno and Nketiah

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      1. Super John McGinn-
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Do like this, can just do Bruno > KDB next week, do want rid of Almiron by 25 and not sure on replacement hence why going for an Arsenal

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        1. Bobby Digital
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          You could do Almiron to Mahrez next GW

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          1. Super John McGinn-
            • 11 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Can only afford 6.9 if get KDB in for Bruno

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            1. Bobby Digital
              • 6 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              Keep Bruno and get rid of Almiron for Mahrez.

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  19. dabber7
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Evening chaps, which one would you bench?

    A) Kane (MAN C)
    B) Martinelli (eve)

    Many thanks

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    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Bench another player

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      1. dabber7
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Don't think it's possible.

        Kepa
        White Trippier Shaw
        Rashford Odegaard Bruno Mitoma
        Haaland Toney

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        1. polis
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Bench boost?

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          1. dabber7
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Thanks but saving it for a DGW

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            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              play it with all your players fit and favourable fixtures

              invariably in a double one misses out who would have auto subbed in.

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  20. R.C
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Garnacho and Greenwood on the wingsssss

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Rashford up top?

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      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Haaland

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        1. R.C
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Sorry I mean Kane

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  21. dshv
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    If I am leading all my ML except one. am I have to rush for TC rashford now or waiting for haaland not 23 but better dgw ?

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

      I prefer Rashford. Slight edge for Haaland in most predictions

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  22. Ne0
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    If money is no issue, Saka or Odegaard?

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    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Odegaard

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    2. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      im leaning Ode atm. Indispensable to the team, everything goes through him, and actually taking more shots per 90 than Saka atm so also has good goal threat

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    3. Super John McGinn-
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Saka

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      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        he's brilliant

        both great

        over 7 games likely v similar returns

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    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Got both, don’t want to miss out

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  23. Matt442
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Martial or Nketiah as the striker this week ?

    Currently have Martial, but a free transfer to change it

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    1. lugs
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Martial

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  24. Matt442
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Or should I upgrade Martinelli to Odegaard ?

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  25. Matt442
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Kepa (Ward)
    Trippier, Shaw, White
    KDB, Martinelli, Rashford, Mitoma
    Haaland, Kane, Martial

    Bench: Ward, Botman, Cucerella, Almiron

    Changes to this ?

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    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      KDB to Bruno
      Martial to Nketiah

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    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Great team. How many FT? If 1, I'd just roll tbh.

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  26. rjcv177
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Kepa
    Tripp, Shaw, X1
    Kdb, Bruno, rashf, Z1
    Haaland, toney, nketiah

    Pick from these

    X1
    Botman
    Ake

    X1
    Mount
    Mitoma -4
    Saka -4

    Thkx in adv

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    1. snow pea in repose
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Ake Saka

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  27. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Some people here are actually happy that Greenwood might feature again!!!???

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    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Nah but he was a great player

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    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      In the eyes of the law innocent till proven guilty?
      Witnesses backing out & supposedly new evidence to the contrary.

      Right or wrong, looks like he’s walking free!

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    3. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      I mean Suarez didnt miss a beat while being blatantly racist. Not saying one is worse than the other, just seems weird certain situations are ok to hand out second chances for, while others are no way back and the person must be banished to the shadow realm

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      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        as much as I was a Greenwood fan on the field I don't think you can compare the two cases in law.

        Offensive and harm or worse are different levels of offending.

        Once taken to court.

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  28. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Those with double NewC defenders are you playing both?

    Currently playing Trippier, Botman & Shaw & benching White & Bueno..

    Worth TC either Bruno or Rashford or hold?

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    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      I'd play White and bench Botman. Hold TC

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      1. OptimusBlack
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Hold for whom and when ?

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        1. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          This is the problem Rashford on fire currently

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    2. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Playing White and TC as an United fan. Close enough so gives me something to cheer for.

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    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Rash has the Form and 2 great fixtures.

      I'm playing White myself.

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    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Cheers guys, playing White & considering TC Rashy

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  29. Rash
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    How long until jesus resurrection?

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    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Not before 9th April.

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      1. boombaba
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        This

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  30. boombaba
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    Bench one
    Mahrez Mitoma Ode Nketiah

    Helppppp

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    1. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Nk

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    2. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Toss a coin to your luck

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