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Simon March’s FPL Gameweek 28 preview and team reveal

16 March 2023 530 comments
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After a week in which Brighton and Hove Albion’s two-goal number seven dominated the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) discussion, we’re hearing from our very own S. March.

The 2014/15 FPL champion and regular Scout contributor, Simon March, joins regular host Andy North for the exclusive weekly video for Premium Members of Fantasy Football Scout.

Fortunately for viewers, the content will be better than the lousy intro to this article.

The pair will be chatting on our YouTube channel about their own teams and how they’re approaching Blank Gameweek 28 of FPL and beyond.

They will be live from 20:00 GMT, with the stream watchable via the embedded video below.

And if you’ve missed the start or indeed the whole of the live broadcast, you can of course still watch the stream back from the start in its entirety.

Only Premium Members of Fantasy Football Scout will be able to watch the video below, so make sure you sign up today to get access to not just this stream but also exclusive YouTube content from the likes of Simon, Mark Sutherns and more throughout the 2022/23 campaign.

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  1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Who would you rather have for GW29?

    A) Salah with a tough double
    B) Haaland against Liverpool

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    1. Heiro
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Salah

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    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      salah

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    3. Bagheri Arce
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Personally Haaland.

      I am thinking of selling for Watkins but nervous he could haul as that game could be anything

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      1. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        3 double figure hauls since GW13....

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      2. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        In fact, it's only 4 times he's exceeded six points in his last 18 games.

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    4. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Salah

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  2. Bagheri Arce
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    2 FTs and have 8 players.

    A) Est/Shaw to Chilly
    B) Rash/March to Madds
    C) Haaland to Watkins

    A and/or B and/or C

    I'm leaning A) and C)

    Thanks!!

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    1. MannionUK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Then without Haaland??

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    2. Boberella
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B&C and A for a hit removing Shaw for me.

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  3. SINGH
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    If Toney doesn't get booked this game, then the risk of a match ban goes away right? Or does it say till end of season?

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    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Not at all. 32nd Game is the cut off

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      1. SINGH
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Damn. That's risky. If he gets carded then I will bring in Isak. But if he doesn't before the DGW and gets carded then basically he is a 1 game player that DGW

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        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Yes, if he gets carded Vs Leicester, he misses the whole DGW as it's a two game ban. If he doesn't, you're rolling the dice that he gets to play Man U as the second game in 29

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  4. AD105
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Best defenders on a WC that aren’t Zinch, Chilly and Tripps?

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    1. SINGH
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Gabriel. Botman. MEE

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      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Why Botman over Schar?

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        1. SINGH
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Apparently Schar is injured

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          1. Hazz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            And if he is?

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            1. Hazz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 8 months ago

              *isn't

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              1. SINGH
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 8 months ago

                Then that's a risk the poster needs to take

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                1. Hazz
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  2 years, 8 months ago

                  No I'm asking you if Schar isn't injured - would you ratr Botman over Schar still?

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                  1. SINGH
                    • 7 Years
                    2 years, 8 months ago

                    No I would prefer Schar over Botman. Schar also takes the odd free kick

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                    1. Hazz
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 8 Years
                      2 years, 8 months ago

                      Good good

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            2. SINGH
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 8 months ago

              Damn. That's risky. If he gets carded then I will bring in Isak. But if he doesn't before the DGW and gets carded then basically he is a 1 game player that DGW

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              1. Eastman
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 8 months ago

                I’m on a WC and have
                Zinc Trippier Chilwell Shaw and Schar. Keeping an eye on Schar’s fitness

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        2. AD105
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Now you’ve tempted me with Schar

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  5. SINGH
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    If Toney risk of yellow card and 5 game ban then I will bring in Isak

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    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Dunno where you got 5 games from...?

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      1. SINGH
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Apparently Schar is injured. Not sure how true that is

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        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          If he wasn't (which me may not 'properly' be)?

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      2. SINGH
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah mb lol

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      What do you mean risk of YC? He is already on 9 YCs. Don't know where you got 5 game suspension either

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      1. SINGH
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        As in if he gets 1 more YC then he is banned

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        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Yes, for 2 games. Not 5

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        2. Tonyawesome69
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Exactly so no ifs about it, the risk is already there.

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  6. FPLMACKEM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Kepa
    Gabriel, Trippier, Botman, Henry
    Saka, Odegaard, March,
    Haaland, Toney, Kane (c)

    Raya, Estupinan, Macalister, Rashford

    2FT 2.9 ITB.

    Is Haaland and Estupinan/Henry to Watkins and Chilwell the correct moves here?

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    1. Sho-kun
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      yes for me

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  7. Ruinenlust
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Saliba injury means I’m left with only 8 players, after already taken a hit.

    FH or no?

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    1. SINGH
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Do it

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    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Saliba was potentially taken off as a precaution.

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    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Depends on how long he will be out for. Might be better to fix the problem this GW

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    4. Sho-kun
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      wait for the presser

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    5. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Looked minor

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  8. AD105
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    For people holding their WC until GW30 onwards, when are you planning to play it?

    I don’t NEED to play it this week but don’t know when I’ll get a much better opportunity, as there are still 4/5 moves I’d want to make on a WC e.g. Madders, Chilly

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    1. swanseag55
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I’m not sure. Hoping DGW’s that spring up give a great chance to load up on them and be differential.
      I have literally just started thinking I could use it this week but I bet if I say tripled up on Chelsea defence, Everton would score.

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  9. Amartey Partey
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Saliba - Back injury (50%)

    Tomiyasu - Knee injury (out)

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      on the bright side they play palace

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      1. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I don't trust Holding as a replacement, but what am I gonna do on a bgw but play Gabriel anyway.

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  10. Kay317
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    A) Havertz
    B) Watkins

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    1. Sho-kun
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B

      Havertz plaving a deeper role as Felix is pushing also for the No. 9 position. But if you need a differential go for Havertz

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      1. Kay317
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Or Felix then. Not seen any Chelsea games recently, who looks better?

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

      This is the big question

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      1. Kay317
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I prefer Chelsea fixtures but Watkins seems to be on better form. Don't really trust either but options are limited.

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  11. boroie
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Kane, and which two other strikers on WC…?

    A - Isak
    B - Toney
    C - Watkins
    D - Havertz

    *** rival who is 55 points ahead of me has Kane Toney Watkins

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    1. Heiro
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      55 points behind, I'd prob try find ornsave money to get Haaland back in soon. And go havertz over watkins

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    2. Sho-kun
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B, C

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    3. Ashleyajolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      C & D, take punt that Toney gets a booking and suspended. Helps catch up on rival.

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      1. boroie
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks… think this is what I’m edging towards… don’t particularly like Toney’s double anyway. Especially with the risk that he could miss 1 or 2 of the games.

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    4. Effe
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B and C

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  12. JBG
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Come on Martinelli... do what the 2 other Arsenal players did.

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      bit unkind...

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    2. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Am actually thinking mini league differential myself. Opponent has Saka/Martinelli. Has historically captained Saka, will again presume. Will C Martinelli as he has more starting this GW..

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  13. Ashleyajolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    1) Haaland out to > Havertz or Felix?
    2) Should I sell N Williams to Chilwell or James for 4pt hit.

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    1. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      1 is tough unless plan to bring right back in. 2 possibly yes whomever will actually start each GW mind you. Been burned on James in the past..

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  14. Biggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Building on my comments above, is the fear of a Haaland "haul" holding you back? He had 4 hauls (more than 10 points) in his first 8 games scoring 5, 6, 6, 9 in the others. In the 18 games since then, he's only managed more than 6 points on 4 occasions.

    I've captained Haaland once since GW18, rising from 861k to just inside 34k. Kind of becoming clear that going against Haaland is a big contributor to that.

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  15. Drogba Legend
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Help appreciated, 1 FT.

    Kepa
    Tripp - Botman - White - Tarkowski - Bueno**
    Saka - Odegaard - Salah**
    Toney - J Felix

    Ward - Haaland - Rash - MacAllister

    A) Haaland > Kane
    B) Salah > anyone
    C) Take a hit since I'm only field 9

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    1. Sho-kun
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      how much itb?

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      1. Drogba Legend
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        .1

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    2. Ashleyajolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

      Your hit essentially will be more worth it if not got full 11 players.

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  16. Ohh1454
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Get rid of March or Mitoma ? Switching to madisson

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    1. Sho-kun
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Tough one. Personally March

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      1. HellasLEAF
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Probably not Mitoma

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    2. Ashleyajolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Both doing really well. I’d keep Mitoma

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  17. Sho-kun
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Mings or Henry?

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      mings

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      1. Sho-kun
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        thinks so too

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    2. Fellaini's Fro
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Henry

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  18. HellasLEAF
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Would you think James plays the next 3 on the trot?

    If so could be a nice just the right moment to get back on board with the double coming.

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    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      With Chilwell back you've got to think he's a safer bet for the 3 games than James

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      1. HellasLEAF
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Am looking to bring in Chelsea coverage. Either. I like James offence potential but starts always in question. Perhaps Chilwell then ya.

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    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Very unlikely I'd imagine especially after both his and Potter's comments on his fitness and what he's able for a few weeks ago

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    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      He's only done it from GW1-4 this season.

      His brittleness, plus doubles, plus internationals, plus a later UCL fixture is just asking for it sadly.

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    4. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      2 out of the next 3, at best.

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  19. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    gabriel or zinch on wc? cheers

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    1. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Same dilemma exactly. Gabriel has always been my go to arsenal def but I’m currently on Zinchenko. More attacking.

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    2. AD105
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Same issue here, Zinch seems a bit more exciting but Gabriel safe

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      1. JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        What’s your draft mate? Here’s mine.

        Kepa - Steele (b)
        Trippier - Chilwell - Zinchenko - Henry - Cash
        Martinelli - Maddison - Mac Allister (b) - Mitoma (b) - Rashford (b)
        Kane - Toney - Watkins

        Worried now about Toney’s yellows. Havertz seems the likely alternative but I’m far from convinced.

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        1. AD105
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Currently this, 9.5 ITB to fill the last defence slot, keeping cash back for Haaland

          Kepa Ward
          Tripps Schar Zinch Chilwell XXX
          Saka Odegaard Mitoma Rashy Madders
          Toney Kane Watkins

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          1. JabbaWookiee
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            So that’s 11 DGWers for 29? Not tempted to go with another Brighton mid? Currently torn between March and Mitoma but will probably stick with Mit.

            Also not sure about Henry and Cash but Newcastle double makes me nervous. Think I have 8.7 itb so plenty of opp to being back Haaland and go for another big hitting mid if I need to. Thinking Salah for the double in 34 but that seems like ages away.

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            1. AD105
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 8 months ago

              I’m unsure on my last defender spot, and you may be right, not keen on Brighton from GW30 though, could sacrifice Ode for March I suppose then do March/Watkins > Haaland/Ode GW30

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              1. JabbaWookiee
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                2 years, 8 months ago

                Yep - think that's the best roll of the dice. I'm about to log on to fpl.team and plan though the next few gameweeks, trying not to take any hits. Whichever way you go, best of luck!

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                1. AD105
                  • 9 Years
                  2 years, 8 months ago

                  Let me know what you finish up on, I’m not even sure I should be WC this week but seems like the time to play it lol, good luck!

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                  1. JabbaWookiee
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    2 years, 8 months ago

                    I gave it a lot of thought and I think to get a full XI out (I would've had 5) for BGW28 and maximise the BB for DGW29 this week was the best bet. #believe

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  20. N00B
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Schar owners, do you think he will play tommorow?

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    1. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Seen in training pics.

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  21. PukkiBlinder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Haven’t been around sorry. What’s the consensus on Henry or Estu > Chilwell

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    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Just my opinion but selling Estupiñán feels short-sighted when he can effectively be your 4th/5th defender till the next lot of doubles and beyond.

      Brentford defense didn't impress me these last few fixtures.

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    2. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Henry out, keep Estu

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    3. The Mighty Hippo
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Henry plays next week and Estupinan blanks, so the majority choice will probably be to get the Brighton player out.

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  22. FPLFrontline
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Everyone tipping the same players (again). Wait for similar scores and another week treading water in mini-leagues.

    Progress in the rankings this week (and next) will come down to number of points penalties incurred by managers.

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    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Kind of what's pushing me towards FH over WC. If I WC I end up with the template. If I FH I can go for the likes of James, Trossard, Son who are lowly owned.

      Also WC and BB later in the season seems more fun.

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      1. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        If I still had a FH then BGW32 looks the best time to employ it.

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  23. padamy
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Kepa
    Trippier, Zinch, Henry, Botman
    Mitoma, Martinelli, Saka
    Kane, Haaland, Toney

    Ward, March, Estupinan, Rashford

    2 free transfers, 4,2itb

    What do?

    A.) Estupi->Chilwell
    B.) Haaland->Watkins
    C.) A+B

    I hate the thought of selling Haaland. The only thing I'm leaning towards is that I'm sure Toney will get a yellow within 3 games (gw28 and dgw29).

    Opinions?

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  24. AD105
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Inclined to WC this week then BB29, thoughts?

    0 FT

    Kepa
    Tripps White Dawson Mee Tark
    Saka
    Kane Watkins Toney

    Ward Salah Pereira Rash Mitoma

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  25. Aye
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    I have 11 players playing. 1 FT

    Which is the best transfer?

    1. Sanchez to Kepa (Raya currently in goal)
    2. Henry to Chilwell
    3. Estupinan to Chilwell

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    1. Lucky Z
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      1 if BB in 29, 2 if not

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  26. Lucky Z
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Kepa
    Mee Pinnock Zinchenko Trippier
    Saka Ødegaard JWP
    Kane Toney Watkins

    No hits. Any of these worth a hit?

    A. Mee => Chilwell (not Pinnock to have funds for B in 29)
    B. JWP => Maddison

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    1. Aye
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Id say not worth it for a hit

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  27. HellasLEAF
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    How many DGW and blank weeks remaining after this and next?? Just want to see if I have this correct..

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    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      You first…

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  28. Gudjohnsen
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Raya
    Mee, Castagne, Trippier, Tarkowski, Zinchenko
    Saka,
    Kane (C), Toney (VC)

    Is this enough?

    No FT

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  29. boroie
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    On WC…

    Need some midfield and defender differentials…

    Got any?

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    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Gibbs-White

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    2. PogChamp
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Areola

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      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Nice one to point out

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        1. PogChamp
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          I stole it from Burning Questions 🙂

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    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      harrison. billing. cash.

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    4. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Has ARS used up their subs?

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  30. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Gravless invasion

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    1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Start of a modern apocalypse

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    2. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      My username needs gravy.

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

      As usual.

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