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FPL team news: Rashford and Shaw “available”

19 April 2023 127 comments
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Our usual pre-match press conference round-ups are still to come ahead of Friday’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline but the day’s big team news concerned a side not playing in Gameweek 32.

Manchester United blank in the upcoming Gameweek due to their involvement in the FA Cup semi-finals but they resume Premier League action in Gameweek 33 next Thursday.

And they look set to have Marcus Rashford (£7.1m) and Luke Shaw (£5.1m), two widely owned FPL assets, fit and available for that trip to Tottenham Hotspur.

MANCHESTER UNITED

The signs were good as early as Wednesday morning, with Rashford (groin), Shaw (hamstring), Marcel Sabitzer (muscle) and Tyrell Malacia (knee) all spotted in training.

The quartet was then named in the travelling party to go to Spain ahead of Thursday’s UEFA Europa League quarter-final second-leg tie against Sevilla, with Erik ten Hag sort of confirming their availability in his early-evening press conference.

“They are available because that’s why they are on the aeroplane. But I will make my decisions tomorrow as today we were training and I will see what the reaction is. Tomorrow we will make the decision.’

“[Rashford] had one session with the team, but he had some sessions before individually.” – Erik ten Hag

Raphael Varane (foot), Lisandro Martinez (fractured metatarsal) and Scott McTominay (knock) remain out.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Phil Foden returned to the Manchester City matchday squad this evening after recovering from appendix surgery, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side – who also blank in Gameweek 32 – injury-free for all of 67 minutes.

That’s because Nathan Ake was substituted midway through the second half against Bayern Munich, leaving the field clutching his hamstring.

Elsewhere, Oleksandr Zinchenko (groin) has been spotted back in training ahead of Arsenal’s Friday night clash with Southampton.

Nayef Aguerd (foot) has also been in training ahead of West Ham United’s match with Gent on Thursday and should be available.

And Dominic Calvert-Lewin‘s (hamstring) chances of facing Crystal Palace in Gameweek 32 look positive after he was involved in a friendly for Everton on Tuesday.

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  1. fusen
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    For people who are playing their FH this week, how many doublers are you going to play in Gw34?

    Seems like it'd be hard to have a good covering of key players in gw34 without FHing or WCing that week

    E.g. 2 city, 2 man Utd, 2 Liverpool etc

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    1. faux_C
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I've got 2 city and 2 utd already.

      FH this week then 2fts before gw34, so I'll have at least 6, potentially take a hit or two as well.

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    2. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I will likely have 10, with one hit

      Steele
      TAA, Shaw
      Salah, Rashford, Grealish, Mitoma, March
      Haaland, Alvarez/Martial

      If Ward is back in the team, I'll skip Steele I think

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      1. Jrot94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Sorry, Leicester's Ward? Is he grabbing the spot back from Iverson??
        thnx
        j

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    3. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      8 doublers

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    4. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Got 7 so far and two free transfers before then. 1 Liverpool, 1 City, 2 United, 3 Brighton. Will take a hit if needed.

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    5. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Likely 10 with a hit

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    6. Front 442
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      8 so far looking to get in 2 Liverpool come GW34

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    7. Gleys11
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Have 8 at the moment.
      3 Brighton, 2 Man.U, 3 Man.C,

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    8. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      10 or 11. Will take a hit in gw33 to bring in Salah and Jota/Isak for Kane and Saka.

      Gw34 transfer will be Chilwell to either Trent or a City defender.

      Leaves me 3 x Utd, 3 x Brighton, 2-3 x City and 2-3 x Liverpool

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    9. Eightball
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      with a -4 I will have 10.

      DDG
      Estu Shaw TAA
      Salah Grealish Rashford March MacAllister
      Haaland

      and then Trippier, Isak or Watkins as my 11th

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    10. Fodderx4
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Currently have 8 so will be 10 or maybe 11 with a hit.

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    11. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Feels like the opposite is true if you set your team up well via WC a few weeks back.

      I have 9 as is. Plan to get 10 perhaps.

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    12. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      If Ake is ok then 9. If not then 8.

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    13. snow pea in repose
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I've got seven, looking to add more

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  2. Tomas_brolin
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    I’ll have 8 doublers. 3 singlers being trippier, raya, Watkins

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    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Congrats mate

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  3. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Real Madrid v Man City (part ii)

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    1. Branch Warren
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Come on city

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  4. faux_C
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Made the right call selling Madison instead of Rash last week then.

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    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Depends if Maddison hauls this week while Rashford blanks.

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  5. Tomas_brolin
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    I’m at 13k OR. If you were me would you stick with Kane this week on FH because of EO or take a risk on someone you think will do better? I currently have Isak. Just not sure about Gakpo or Jota and think Newcastle will do well at spurs and don’t really want trippier vs Kane

    Johnstone
    TAA VVD Trippier
    Salah (c) Saka Martinelli Eze
    Watkins Isak Jesus

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    1. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I would gamble on Jota

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Pick the player who you think scores the most points!

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    3. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      If I were on FH this week, I’d definitely favour Trent Salah and another pool attacker than a defender. I wouldn’t go Trippier at either, attacking returns are always close for him but clean sheets are scarce at the moment. I’d drop Isak and go 352 with Gakpo or change Isak to Jota.

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    4. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Trip vs Kane. Nah, roll the dice...

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    5. Tomas_brolin
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I’ll think I’ll look again at Jota/Gakpo. But who as my 3rd defender? Moreno? Double up on palace with Andersen/Guehi seems a bit much

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    6. Front 442
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Im 18k and on FH,
      Ive got Kane in my none FH team but like you fancy Isak to score against a lost looking Spurs side and hoping Newcastle bounce back strong after GW31
      My front 3 atm is Isak Watkins Jesus.........fancy Darwin if we get any team news.

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    7. gkoc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Not sure overall rank should play a part in choosing players on FH. If you think a certain player has a good fixture and will score points, you should definitely pick him, regardless of his ownership. Same goes for players you don't think will do well this week - don't select them, simple as that.

      For example, i will select Trippier because i don't think that there are 3 better defenders this gameweek, but also will not pick Kane, because i believe there are 3 or 4 players with a higher potential for points then him this gameweek.

      It is also way more fun to choose a few low owned players that you have a feeling can haul, then playing it by the EO. Just my 2 cents

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      1. Cheeky Reijnders
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        This is horse s****

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    8. Cheeky Reijnders
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Not going NEW at all myself (FH32). Better fwd options than NEW. Kane & Trippier out for me with little EO gain

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    9. tricky80
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Newcastle at home. Stat I heard was the highest forward score at St James' for opposing teams was 6 points.

      Also, avoid interim managers' squad like the plague and target them.

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    10. sulldaddy
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldnt FH this team.

      Better options to do a good FH in 34 IMO

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  6. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Worth swapping out Haaland for Jesus 2ph (11th man)? Have money to bring back Haaland next week.

    Raya
    Zinchenko - Trippier - Botman - Henry
    Salah - Martinelli - Eze - (Mitoma)
    Kane - Watkins
    Bench: Arrizabalaga - March - Haaland - Chilwell

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    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      yep

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  7. Tomas_brolin
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    You’re right. It’s probably overthinking. Just that Kane can score against anyone and will be highly owned.

    I could do jota but then who to go with as third defender? Moreno? Don’t want palace defender as have Johnstone

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    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A lot of midfield and forward options, could go with an arsenal defender and drop the treble attack. Moreno a good option

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  8. Steve Stiffler
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Bit early but what is the go for playing WC34 and settling until the rest of the season. Load up on Utd, Arsenal, City and Liverpool players?

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  9. Jrot94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Sorry if I'm slow on the uptake, seen a couple notes suggesting Ward "may be back". Do we have any news about Ward regaining his spot. If this has been talked about a lot, I'm sorry...just hadn't seen it yet

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  10. Puncheon Guly
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    I can play 10 (no keeper) without making a transfer this week, but no Salah. I'm thinking of a -4 to swap Kane for Salah, what's the general thinking if this is worth it? WC next week so it's for one week only

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    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Standout captain pick, so I'd definitely consider it.

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    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Yes to Salah. Kane out.

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    3. tricky80
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      No Salah this week could be a season killer with his EO this week against the worst away defence in the league.

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    4. Puncheon Guly
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers all, I think I agree. Figure Salah (C) will likely score 4 more than Kane.

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  11. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Hope there's as much content written for WC33, BB34 as there has been for FH32. We need all the help we can get 🙁

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  12. Pater familias
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    alisson or de gea long term?

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Ali

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  13. Pater familias
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    1. question: What do you this about this team for GW34 and onwards?

    De Gea, Iversen
    TAA, Trippier, Shaw, Estupinan, Castagne
    Salah, Rashford, Martinelli, March, Mitoma
    Isak, Watkins, Haaland

    I will be left with 2.0mil in the bank. (maybe to bring in Jota or Jesus later)

    2. qustion: do you think Kane is missing and what changes would you do to bring him along Haaland?

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    1. Pater familias
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      is there any other option you think i should consider?

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    2. tricky80
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Looks good in that none play for teams who are getting close to being on the beach

      Isak +2m can get you a Liverpool forward, if you were considering that?

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      1. Pater familias
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        that is one option if i dont get alisson over de gea
        other options are Jesus, Luis Diaz...

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  14. tricky80
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    For non-FH32ers, how many points are you willing to cede this GW? My team is predicted to get 56 with optimal about 10 further on.

    I think a later FH can get me a bigger gain than ten points. What would you be willing to take? Hoping for green even without FH?

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    1. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      16. But I might trigger my FH.

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    2. fusen
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I think it's 50/50 that there could be a 20 point difference if Salah and Trent score well Vs if they blank.

      I'm holding my FH to 34 as I won't be able to put out all of the key players for that double otherwise and that week could easily give a 20 point return above the average.

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  15. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Can't find any news on Ward being in favour again... Just rumours?

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    1. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Think so mate.

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  16. PascalCygan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    As if I wasn’t depressed enough about doing Chilwell to Ake instead of Chilwell and Bruno to Trent and Grealish last week…

    I told myself not to bother with City defenders again so I’ve only got myself to blame

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    1. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Don't beat yourself up about it mate.

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      1. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks mate. That’s probably the bit with FPL I struggle with most.

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  17. Make FPL Casual Again
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    So scout picks, albeit provisional , have Nunez and Gakpo starting over Jota ?

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    1. Scalper
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I’m thinking of getting Jota so this has me questioning things a bit

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    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Hard to say.. Gakpo + Salah the only ones nailed as I see it

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      1. Make FPL Casual Again
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Jota was back from injury, and after easing in started most of the games....

        Probably just guesswork now, difficult to pick Jota as a medium term to 34 pick though

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      2. Make FPL Casual Again
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Gakpo hasn't actually returned much over a long period...

        Is he playing a Firmino type role ,?

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    3. Ruinenlust
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      They’re wrong

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  18. Scalper
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Trying to maximise points this FH (as is everyone I’m sure).

    A) Geuhi + Saka
    B) Gabriel + Eze

    On the surface I feel A is better option but Arsenal clean sheet is near guaranteed while palace CS not so much.

    Think Eze has just as much chance of a return as Saka this GW considering form and fixture

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    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I would do A.

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Arsenal haven't kept a CS since Holding started the last 4

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      1. Scalper
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        True, but Southampton is the worst attacking side in the league

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  19. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Milan v Inter.
    The home side have higher ticket allocation right?
    Otherwise, it looks like a home game for both sides.

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  20. FC Hakkebøf
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    2 FT which moves would you do? Still got my wc for the upcoming doubles.

    A) Kepa to Johnstone
    B) Estupinan to Arsenal def
    C) MacAllister to Eze

    All three for a hit, maybe?

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Don't mind the hit to replace a blanker. WC to get the doublers back

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  21. The Mighty Hippo
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Everyone seems to be getting Johnstone in on FH, whereas I've currently got Martinez.....it's starting to make me nervous. Am I making a mistake or is Martinez still a fine enough choice?

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      GW32 clean sheet %
      CPL: 44%
      AVL: 29%

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    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Keeper points are generally just luck. Wouldn't stress over it too much - better to go with your gut

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    3. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      You will win.

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  22. Ask Yourself
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Am I a genius or should I stop tinkering and go back to draft 1

    Johnstone
    White TAA Robbo
    Salah Martinelli Bowen Son
    Jesus Isak Watkins

    Iversen Andreas Moreno Castagne

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    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      That makes me feel a little better about my non-FH team. Hopefully won't lose too many points this week to the FH crowd.

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    2. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Who’s your cap here?

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  23. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Is Rashford price locked now? Went from red flag to none, but can never remember the rules and FPLstats has him falling tonight

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    1. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Note 9 on FPL stats "When a player is injured (0% chance of playing), suspended or on loan his price can still change in value. However, once his status has changed (to fully available) his price will be "locked"."

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    2. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      The last flag I saw on him was yellow before it was recently removed.

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    3. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Always read the small print!

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  24. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    How does this free hit team look? 3.3m spare thanks

    Johnstone (iversen)
    Taa trippier moreno (Mitchell caseagne)
    Salah gakpo saka martienlli (eze)
    Jesus watkins solanke

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

      Good- Same as mine except I have Schar and Isak over Castagne and Solanke and went Martinez over Iversen ( because I could!) - really feel Newcastle will turn Spurs over at St James’s’ Park and they will be hurting after Villa defeat

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    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Same team but I’ve gone with Jota over Solanke and Andreas over Gakpo

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      1. Flynny
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks both

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  25. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Any chance of ward starting ??

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    1. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      It would be a miracle. Fingers crossed as he would be my 11th player 😀

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  26. Ruinenlust
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Currently have 10 players after -4 with no keeper.

    Is it worth getting Johnstone for another -4?

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    1. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Very small upside. I wouldn't do it

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      1. Ruinenlust
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Is it worth getting any other keeper for -4?

        Already tripled up on Ars/Liv so can’t be their keepers

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        1. Tcheco
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          None imo

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    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      No I wouldn’t.

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  27. Branch Warren
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Chasing rank so thinking differentials.

    A) odegaard and vvd
    Or
    B) Bowen and white?

    Rest of team is fairly template

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    1. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

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    2. Confusedleedsfan
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

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  28. OverTinker
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    If I have to select two Crystal Palace defenders who they should be? one is Guehi and second one?

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Eze

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    2. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Andersen

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    3. Confusedleedsfan
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Eze

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  29. Confusedleedsfan
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    How’s this FT looking folks… same but different?

    Johnstone

    TAA - Tripper - Kilman

    Odegaard - Martinelli - Salah - Eze

    Jota - Jesus - Solanke

    (Kepa, Son, Moreno, Ream) Might yet play Son

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  30. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Hm, pick one lads, really can’t decide here:
    A) Jota+Andreas
    B) Gakpo+Solanke

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    1. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B

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    2. RWB_1991
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

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