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Chip Strategy March 1

FPL Gameweek 26 Wildcard: The pros and cons

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It seems like every week that there’s a rethinking of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) chip strategy or an article devoted to it.

And Gameweek 26 is much the same!

The difference this time is that there are fewer unknowns in the FPL landscape with Blank Gameweek 28 completed and the doubles in Gameweek 29 announced.

One strategy that is gaining traction is a Gameweek 26 Wildcard.

Here we outline the pros and cons of using the chip before Saturday’s deadline.

GAMEWEEK 26 WILDCARD: THE REASONING

Wildcarding now allows FPL managers to negotiate Double Gameweek 27, Blank Gameweek 28 and Double Gameweek 29 in one fell swoop, without missing out on too much.

The chip might be used in conjunction with a Bench Boost – if available – in Gameweek 29, leaving any remaining Free Hit to be deployed in Blank Gameweek 32, Double Gameweek 34 or Double Gameweek 37.

GAMEWEEK 26 WILDCARD: THE PROS

GETTING ON BRIGHTON AND BRENTFORD PLAYERS
FPL Gameweek 21: Saturday’s goals, assists, bonus points + statistics 5

With a tough-to-navigate Blank/Double Gameweek 25 behind us, not many Fantasy managers will be well-stocked with players from Brighton and Hove Albion and Brentford.

Those two sides, plus the less-fancied Crystal Palace and Southampton, ‘double’ in Gameweek 27.

In fact, the average manager in the top 10k has just 0.7 Brighton/Brentford players in their squad after Gameweek 25:

The Seagulls and the Bees also have decent fixtures in Gameweek 26, against West Ham United and Fulham respectively (both at home).

Brentford players could then be played in Gameweek 28 against Leicester City, with Brighton assets benched for their blank. Both clubs double again in Gameweek 29, while the Seagulls could have as many as three further Double Gameweeks still to come (as well as a likely Blank Gameweek 32).

DUMPING/REDUCING LIVERPOOL

Any FPL manager who doubled/tripled up on Liverpool for Double Gameweek 25 faces the prospect of their players now taking on Manchester United in Gameweek 26, blanking in Gameweek 28, doubling away at Manchester City and Chelsea in Gameweek 29, and finally facing league leaders Arsenal in Gameweek 30.

Budget-sapping picks like Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.3m), Darwin Nunez (£8.8m) and Mohamed Salah (£12.7m) can be offloaded, then, in one fell swoop with a Gameweek 26 Wildcard.

FREE HIT-LESS GAMEWEEK 28

Haaland Foden


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  1. stewoolley
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Current wildcard draft, need some advice has my mind is boggled.

    Raya Ward
    Zinch Estupinan Shaw Tripp Lewis
    Bruno Martinelli Saka Rash Mitoma
    Haaland Kane Toney

    Unsure on that Bruno position and whether or not I’ve spent too much on squad depth. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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

      The main issue I can see there is that you’ve got seven, most likely eight players, who won’t play in GW28. I’m planning to bring Bruno back for the double in 29 for example

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      1. stewoolley
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        That’s what I was thinking in regards to that Bruno spot, who would you reccomend for the stop gap? Can’t find value in anyone

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    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Very good except Lewis.
      Watkins represents better value than Kane at the moment.

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    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Nice, would go Gabriel over Zinch.

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  2. Shultan
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Hope nketiah is benched again today

    As a mahrez & nketiah owner who doesn't gave saka or brentord/Brighton players gives me the push I need to WC & have some fin

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  3. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Time to move on from Nketiah if correct.

    "I got the news quite early so it’s always subject to change.

    But apparently it’s same team as Saturday for Arsenal, so looks like no Nketiah."

    https://twitter.com/LetsTalk_FPL/status/1630993038683041792?t=hyAtTmyZ4qKhJxDajdG9Kg&s=19

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    1. noissimbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Tweet deleted?

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      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Yup deleted.

        Revised tweet:
        https://twitter.com/LetsTalk_FPL/status/1630993618382082048?t=KxrTXYBkocAaZspJfYDGZg&s=19

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  4. djman102
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    I assume the QF draw will take place today after the games, but I'm stuck working for the next 4-5 hours, so here's a quick thought on the draw and GW32:
    Games which could be postponed:
    ARS-SOU
    BOU-WHM OR MUN-CHE (based on who wins today)
    BHA-MCI
    FUL-LEE
    NEW-TOT

    If you want minimum chaos in 32, there are two, possibly three, main things to hope for in the draw:
    1) Brighton and Man City get easy draws (ideally, the 2 remaining lower league teams). This reduces the number of postponed games as they play each other
    2) Assuming Southampton win, they get a tough draw (so the Arsenal game goes on)
    3) If West Ham beat Man United, they get a tough draw (since they play Bournemouth)

    For maximum chaos, you want Man City and Brighton to draw each other, and Southampton (and probably Spurs) to get the easy draws.

    Obviously, que sera, sera, but interesting to speculate at least.

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    1. Scalper
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Good read, cheers

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  5. Bruno Commando
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Trying to ignore social media pressure to WC26 but I am tempted indeed. Does the below team warrant WC26/27 or I should just survive using hits?

    Kepa // Ward
    Trippier Shaw Gabriel Ake // Bueno
    Salah Martinelli Saka Rashy // Andreas
    Haaland Kane // Gnoto

    GW26: Ake -> Henry
    DGW 27: Bueno + Andreas -> Estu + Mitoma for -4 [total 3 doublers]
    BGW28: Salah -> Maddison [total 8 players]
    DGW29: Martinelli -> Bruno [total 11 doublers]

    A) WC26/27
    B) Stick to the above plan

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    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      B, team looks good.

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      1. Bruno Commando
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Cheers!

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    2. Shultan
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      B

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      1. Bruno Commando
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Thanks mate!

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

      As you dont have any Pool assets you are in a better position than some to not use the WC.

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      1. Bruno Commando
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Yeah I was apprehensive about getting TAA and the previous CS is proving me wrong. Might cause me more regret later!

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        1. WVA
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          It was the right decision not to get him, he was absolutely woeful and is not worth anything like 7m.

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    4. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      B

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  6. WVA
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Would you change anything here?

    Raya
    Gabriel Estupian* Mings
    Saka Rashford Odegaard March*
    Haaland(C) Toney Watkins
    Kepa Salah Trippier Tark

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    1. Shultan
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Gtg

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      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Thanks

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    2. Bruno Commando
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      That's a nice team you have there!

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      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Thank, I played my WC last week as my team was in tatters. Set me up nicely for 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29, after that who knows

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    3. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Capt pick feels a bit more open this week

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      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Definitely, was going Toney until all these issues.

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        1. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          Issues won't affect him for a few weeks

          *unless mentally but I'd say he'll play as well as he can

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          1. WVA
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 2 months ago

            Agree, it'll be a month or two before his ban start.

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

      Team looks really good. Chin up, the luck will turn at some point

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      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Thank you, fingers crossed, its been long enough.

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

      I benched Trippier for his only goal of the season. He will score again Saturday.

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

    Looks like Nketiah benched again

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    1. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Rumours at this stage

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

      Becoming a liability

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      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Understandable rotation in their front 3/4

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    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Better off the bench anyway!

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    4. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Hopefully, but not celebrating

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

        Arsenal will lose today. I feel it.

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        1. Eleven Hag
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          Possible as they already lost few weeks ago to Eve without creating much.

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        2. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          doubt it but they did at Goodison

          think I benched Tarkowski that game. He's been a solid pick besides the doubles anyhow.

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    5. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Nketiah has been as big of, if not more of a let-down than Darwin.

      Yes he's cheaper, however having him means you don't have a other Arsenal player who probably did score better points.

      Less points blockage with the a Liverpool lot this year.

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

        Arsenal as a whole haven't been scoring a lot of points past few weeks. Triple up is overrated.

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  8. kennethrhcp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Planning ahead and not looking at 26

    Re 27

    A. VVD (bou) Bank transfer to have 2fts hopefully for 29

    B. VVD to dgw BHA defender

    *OK benching either in 28

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  9. King Prawn
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    I’m not a member. Should I wildcard?
    On this:
    Ederson (Ward)
    Shaw, Trippier, Saliba, (Tark, Bueno)
    Salah, Saka, Odegaard, Gakpo, (Andreas)
    Kane, Haaland, Gnonto

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    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I'm not a member but nope

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      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        My initial thought is no aswell

        Just plan your transfers abit

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    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Not being smart but do what I just did

      Get a piece of paper ad list You team as is along with ft's and money itb

      Then section it off gmwk by gmwk and see how you're set

      Make your educated call then. Don't use chips based on some lad on ffs 10 second look at your team

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    3. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      There’s no clear answer. Your team is between WC or taking hits for 27,28,29. If you think BB29 is worthy then I’d WC as I’d keep only 8/15 for 29

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

      2 Pool
      Ederson
      Beuno
      Ward

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

        Whoops, finger slipped 😀
        No Brighton or Brentford, going to need multiple hits to get set up.
        Mine similar & thinking WC could get ahead…..

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    5. King Prawn
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Thanks fellas!

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  10. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Why can't they have different kickoffs so we get to watch as many games as possible.

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      at least lockdown has gone!

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  11. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Nunez starts apparently

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    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Any few points from him would be welcome

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    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Red card

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  12. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Alisson
    T. Alexander-Arnold
    I. Konate
    Virgil
    K.Tsimikas
    Fabinho
    Elliott
    Bajcetic
    D. Jota
    M. Salah
    D. Nunez

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    1. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Robbo owners in the mud!

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      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        *owner

        Maybe Gakpo owners too

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

        Already got 5 this week hardly mud

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  13. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Gakpo was the most transferred in player or something lol

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  14. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    After an illuminating reply from The Mentaculus here, I've decided to WC now or 27, then BB 29, TC 34, FH 37.

    Would you WC the former to the latter this week?

    Now, with £0.2 in the bank:
    Ramsdale / Ward
    TAA, Trippier, Burn / Castagne, Kilman
    Salah, Saka, Rashford, Ødegaard, Mitoma
    Haaland, Kane / Greenwood

    To this, £2.7 in the bank:
    Raya / Ward
    Trippier, Gabriel, Mee / Estupiñán, Burn
    Saka, Ødegaard, Maddison, Rashford / Mitoma
    Haaland, Kane, Watkins

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    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I think Toney will comfortably outscore Kane over the next few game weeks. I would hold fire on Maddison and see if he can actually play some decent minutes. So my answer is no I would not WC this week.

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      1. sirmorbach
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Appreciate it!

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    2. Peter FTW
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Thinking similar, but James for Burn, Martinelli for Odegaard and Toney for Kane.

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      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Mings over James, Kepa over Ward?

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        1. Peter FTW
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          Sounds a good alternative - Chelsea's fixtures are appealing.

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          1. WVA
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 2 months ago

            James isnt though!

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  15. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    How many mins for Darwin tonight. 60?

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    1. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      90

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

        Another game at the weekend. If he's been close for today, probably not risking 90 again.

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    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Doesn't really matter, if he hasnt scored by then hes getting 2 points max

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

      Yeah around 60 I expect. Almost certainly won't want to overexert him ahead of Man Utd

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    4. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Dunno. Jota probably gets subbed before him.

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

    Gakpoo & Matip good start

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

      Gakpoo starting?

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

        Being sarcastic 🙂

        Not playing 🙁

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  17. leocarter27
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Best transfer for 26 please?

    A) Nketiah out for Toney
    B) Akanji out for Mee
    C) Andreas out for Mitoma

    Thanks!

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    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      A or C

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  18. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    I must ne a terrible manager but definitely not using my WC in 26, 27, 28 or 29.

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    1. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Agree with 88%

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      1. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        🙂

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  19. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Arsenal unchanged

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    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Martinelli haul incoming

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  20. dansmusen
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    No Robbo what a punch in the gut..all my rivals got in Trent

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

      Ride the punches may get some minutes

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    2. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Harsh. But he is the one with a natural back up, though.

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  21. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Nketiah to who?

    Have Kane and Haaland

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    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Toney

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    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Toney

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

        When’s his ban likely to start?

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        1. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          See Scout Article earlier today

          https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2023/03/01/will-ivan-toney-face-a-ban-and-when-could-it-start/

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  22. School of Poch
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Still undecided on WC26 strategies vs WC33 strategies, lots of good arguments being presented for WC26 recently, but I don't know as much about the reasons for a WC33. Who is expected to double in 34? What does it depend on and why is saving the chips for later better?

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    1. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Team dependant. Do you own BHA, BRE snd LEI assets? Then save. If you don’t, coupled with other fires such as Nketiah, MCI def, Patterson -> Go for it.

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      1. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Team below. I know that 26 has potential as a strategy. I guess I am asking what the argument is for saving as I don't know any of the details of GW34 double. Is it due to be better than 29? What other benefits are there to saving the chips for beyond 29?

        Kepa Ward
        Shaw Trippier Gabriel Tark Bueno
        Rashford Saka Salah Bruno Andreas
        Haaland Watkins Nketiah

        1FT 0.1ITB

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  23. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Tarkowski starts!

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

      Well that's not much of a surprise

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    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      He is a great example of DGW blindness at its best

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

      The potentially good thing (for Everton) is Keane starts over Coady. Coady had a mare last match (common 'can't play well in a back four' complaints). Although that's not to say Keane doesn't have his moments.

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  24. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Gabriel, Ode, Marti, Tark, Mykolenko all start. Lets gooo!

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  25. Maurice Lindsay
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Arrizabalaga
    White - Shaw - Tarkowski
    Mac Allister - Martinelli - Salah - Rashford
    Kane - Haaland - Nketiah

    Bench: Ward, Robertson, Andreas, Lewis
    £0 ITB, 1 FT

    Wildcard gw26 or hold until gw33?

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  26. JabbaWookiee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Nketiah - get the heck out of my team

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  27. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Captain Nketiah benched again for christ sake! Arteta literally never changes the starting 11. The minute I move captain from Haaland to Nketiah for a double week, he's benched for both games. Unbelievable.

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    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      We will probably all remove now and he will start and haul v Bournemouth in a couple of days!

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      1. gooberman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        This has literally killed any interest in tonights games.

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  28. Thanos
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Hope it'll be BuenYES and not BueNO 😛

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    1. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Lol! Yes, that’d be a beunus

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  29. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Very happy I left a perfect amount ITB to do Nketiah > Toney for the upcoming week.

    (Watch Nketiah finally score vs. BOU).

    Would you do Salah > Odegaard/Trossard/Maddison for a -4? 😮

    I can WC next week if following the crowd. Don't actually need to WC this week.

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  30. Woy_is_back
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Arsenal game 0-0 written all over it.

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

      Dreamy, apart from Saka (C)

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