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Sleeper Pick’em predictions for Matchday 9

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Sandwiched between European and EFL Cup action is a round of Premier League fixtures highlighted by Arsenal v Liverpool and Chelsea v Newcastle United.

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Fantasy weekend preparations usually involve looking at imminent fixtures, so it’s useful to start guessing how Matchday 9 will unfold.

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Sleeper Pick'em predictions for Matchday 9

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MATCHDAY 9 PICK’EM

Sleeper Pick'em predictions for Matchday 9 1

With Martin Odegaard and William Saliba out plus the uncertainty over Bukayo Saka‘s availability, we’ve made the big call of saying Liverpool will win the Emirates Stadium clash. Mohamed Salah has 10 league goals from 14 league clashes against Arsenal and could feast once more.

Alongside this should be fairly straightforward victories for Manchester City, Brentford and Brighton and Hove Albion. Meanwhile, Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson have nothing to fear versus Newcastle United.

The combination of an in-form Chris Wood and a strong defence makes Nottingham Forest favourites at Leicester City, with Everton v Fulham predicted to be a well-fought draw.

Elsewhere, Aston Villa’s seemingly never-ending run of good fixtures brings Bournemouth to town. Winless Crystal Palace are in trouble, so the Tottenham Hotspur trio of Son Heung-min, Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson will be confident of succeeding.

West Ham United v Manchester United is tough to call, as both sides are capable of off-days at any time. Let’s say a score draw for that one.

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  1. The Mantis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Really struggling picking 2 replacements for Saka and Diaz.

    It's a decision between Palmer or Son. Then a midfielder for 7.2M or less, McNeil, Kulu, Johnson..

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    1. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Palmer/Johnson

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      1. DRINKWINE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 months, 11 days ago

        This is what I did...I considered Kulu as well though

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      2. The Mantis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 months, 11 days ago

        Thanks, just either Rich and Son back it's tough to call who's going to get more minutes at spurs

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        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          5 months, 11 days ago

          I don't think it is really. Maddison's tactical HT subbing was a huge show of faith in Kulusevski as the main man for that 8/10 role. Johnson looks pretty nailed to me. Werner obviously makes way for Son

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          1. The Mantis
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 months, 11 days ago

            I agree, and they're the guys in form. Flip a coin between the 2 then?

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            1. The Mentaculus
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 3 Years
              5 months, 11 days ago

              Yeah its a tough call. I've been a bit of Johnson-sceptic for a while (mainly question over end product) but he's started to convince me lately. I think Kulusevski looks excellent in a more central role, but he's never going to get as many shots away as Johnson. Think I'd go for Kulu but I don't really have a strong enough preference to try push you either way

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    2. Prinzhorn
      • 4 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Palmer + Kulusevski

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      1. The Mantis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 months, 11 days ago

        I was leaning to this due to the 0.5 saving over Johnson

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  2. The Knights Template
    • 11 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Sleeper, huh? Zzzzzzzzzzzzz!

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    1. Prinzhorn
      • 4 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      mmm that's some DAMN fine coffee.

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  3. Friday's Press Conference Times
    Skonto Rigga
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Mornings, folks, here are today's remaining press conference times (in BST):

    9am - Iraola (BOU)
    9.30am - Howe (NEW)
    10.30am - Slot (LIV)
    11am - Postecoglou (TOT)
    12.30pm - Guardiola (MCI)
    1pm - O'Neil (WOL), Lopetegui (WHU)
    1.30pm - Arteta (ARS), Emery (AVL), Frank (BRE), Glasner (CRY)

    Awaiting times for ten Hag and Maresca following their fixtures last night.

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    1. Mumfie
      • 3 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Thanks, need a Son and Jota update.

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    2. chocolove
      • 14 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Waiting for Arteta nonsense talk

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      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 months, 11 days ago

        Just remember the code. Good injury news is bad; bad injury news is good.

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    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Scout needs to pay close attention to Slot and watch the whole press conference and not just the injury news at the start. Lots of FPL managers, myself included, got burnt by Diaz being in the predicted line ups last weekend.

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      1. bruik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 months, 11 days ago

        What stops you from watching yourself if you are that worried?

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        1. Flaming Flamingo
          • 8 Years
          5 months, 11 days ago

          Because then they risk having to hold themselves accountable for their actions.

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        2. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 months, 11 days ago

          I watch almost every press conference in full.

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    4. Skonto Rigga
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      ten Hag at 1.30pm

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  4. Exotica
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Last 2 GW are awful for me. Need some suggestion

    Sanchez(Valdimarrson)
    Robbo Robinson Lewis Faes Mosquera(INJ)
    Salah Palmer Johnson ESR Semeyo
    Haaland DCL Delap

    1FT 1.3 M
    I was thinking abt Semeyo+Robbo->Mbuemo, Ait nouri
    or keep FT for next GW

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  5. Maddamotha
    • 8 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Should I do Havertz, Saka > Solanke, Son/Palmer for free? Other options!?

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    1. Exotica
      • 9 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      yess

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      I would maybe look elsewhere for the FWD spot

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    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Avoid Solanke - doesn't look a great FPL option right now.

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  6. Pep Roulette
    • 7 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Which is the better option?

    A. Salah, Robbo, Lewis
    B. Son, TAA, Gvardiol
    C. Foden, TAA, Gvardiol

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      B as there aren't any issues with mins with those picks - Robbo/Tsimikas rotation and Foden not nailed

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  7. Brunsvigeren
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Can I improve here with a mini wildcard? I have 5 FTs, 0.1 ITb
    Suggestions?

    Flekken
    Lewis, V. Ven, Gabriel
    Salah, Jota, Trossard, Mbeumo, Rogers
    Haaland, Havertz

    Fabianski, Colwill, Vd. Berg, fodder

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    1. Brunsvigeren
      • 9 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      For sure I will get rid of Trossard, and Maybe Havertz aswell

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Jota and Trossard on the chopping block

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    3. Pep Roulette
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Jota, Trossard & Havertz to Son, Johnson & Raul? Save the other 2 FTs.

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      1. Brunsvigeren
        • 9 Years
        5 months, 11 days ago

        That gives me 3 spurs...

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  8. Atimis
    • 8 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Thoughts on Salah over Palmer? His fixtures look great, easily (c) in GW10, just Arsenal this week...

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    1. Pep Roulette
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      I think Salah is a better option than Palmer, at least for the next 4-5 gameweeks. Also, Arsenal are without Saliba this week.

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  9. The Knights Template
    • 11 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Solanke, Cunha or Raul? I think Evanilson the Brazilian needs to do one!

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    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Wissa

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      1. The Knights Template
        • 11 Years
        5 months, 11 days ago

        Already have him!

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        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          5 months, 11 days ago

          Top knight!

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        2. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          5 months, 11 days ago

          Cunha or Strand

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    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Raul

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    3. antis0cial
      • 8 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Larsen also a decent option

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    4. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      I'm finding Nothankee a bit of an enigma at the moment - 7 big chances in 2 games then no shots the next 2. Little tempted to just ship him for Cunha but will probably give him another week & see; don't think I'd recommend buying him right now though.

      Raul & Cunha both great options though. I'm doing Havertz - Raul this week & will probably have both soon.

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      1. The Knights Template
        • 11 Years
        5 months, 11 days ago

        Great fixtures both.

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        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          5 months, 11 days ago

          Yeah. Fulham's turn a bit mixed before Wolves' good ones run out, but at the moment I have slightly more confidence in Raul (and Fulham) to deliver, whereas with Wolves I think will turn things around and show they can be a pretty explosive an attack but it's not quite as evident just yet

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    5. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Raul

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    6. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Wood

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  10. wulfrunian
    • 8 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Would you start Colwill or Ait Nouri?

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  11. dansmith1985
    • 3 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Who is more essential out of Salah or Palmer?

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    1. Pep Roulette
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      For the next 4-5 gameweeks, Salah for me. Both have the form, Salah has better fixtures.

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  12. Wolfman180
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Raya
    Gabriel, TAA, Faes,
    Saka, Palmer, Mbuemo, McNeil, ESR,
    Haaland, DCL,

    Lis, Harwood B, Robinson, Fraser

    A) Saka to Son
    B) Saka to Foden
    C) Saka, Fraser to Foden, Wissa/Raul/Strand Larsen for -4
    D) Saka, Fraser to Johnson, Jackson for -4
    E) Saka, DCL to Son, Cunha for -4

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  13. Nuka Girl
    • 8 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Is Gundogan a starter every game?
    I liked him a few seasons ago. Hasn't done much yet, but likely to be involved in goals.

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    1. chocolove
      • 14 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Yes.
      Kovacic, Silva, Gundo will always play until KDB fit.

      Explain "likely"?
      There is now evidence he is back to his past.
      From what I saw, Bernardo is more likely than him

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      1. chocolove
        • 14 Years
        5 months, 11 days ago

        No, instead of now

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      2. Nuka Girl
        • 8 Years
        5 months, 11 days ago

        I was looking at odds for goal involvement this weekend. Hecwas ahead of Diaz, McNeil and Rogers. Saw him on cornets midweek.
        No, not back to his old self. Maybe I'm biased as had him in team few season back.

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  14. kysersosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Thoughts on this team, right bench?

    Flekken
    TAA, Lewis, Pinnock
    Palmer, McNeil, Johnson, Mbeumo, Rogers
    (H)Haaland, Solanke
    Fbs, Havertz, Mykolenko, Ait-Nouri

    TIA

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  15. Pep Roulette
    • 7 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Welbeck

    A. Keep & play
    B. Sell for someone like Raul or Wissa

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    1. JoeSoap
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      B if no other priorities

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  16. nick8070
    • 6 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Henderson (Fabianski)

    TAA Robinson Porro (Harwood-Bellis Johnson)

    Gordon Mbeumo Johnson Saka (Sangare)

    DCL Haaland Watkins

    2 FT, 0.6 ITB

    I'm 0.1 short from being able to do Saka + DCL -> Palmer + Raul... any similar ideas that would work, or the best way to get Palmer/Son/Foden in while also sorting out my DEF?

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    1. JoeSoap
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Maybe TAA out to fund Palmer & money to strengthen in later weeks or you can afford Palmer & Larsen

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  17. JoeSoap
    • 11 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    A. Diaz/Saka/TAA>Son/Palmer/RAN
    B. Diaz/Saka/Havertz>Son/Palmer/Raul
    C. Other (0.7m & 3 FTs) - assuming Son is fit

    Sels
    Lewis, Gabriel, TAA
    Rogers, Saka, Diaz, Mbeumo
    Haaland, Havertz, Wood
    Valdimarson, Semenyo, Greaves, Mykolenko

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    1. Super John McGinn-
      • 12 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      B

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    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      B

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    3. JoeSoap
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Thanks

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  18. Super John McGinn-
    • 12 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Raya
    Gabriel, Lewis, Pinnock
    Palmer, Diaz, Mbeumo, Rogers
    Haaland (C), Solanke, DCL

    Fab, Semenyo, RAN, Greaves

    1 FT 2.2 ITB

    A) Diaz > Foden
    B) Diaz > Son
    C) Other

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    1. JoeSoap
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      I am doing B albeit would like to chance Foden but have had enough of players whose minutes are at risk. He could be a nice differential.

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  19. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 11 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Start Semenyo @ Villa or VDV @ Palace?

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    1. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      I think one of those is a very attacking midfielder, yes?

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Semenyo

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  20. Tonyawesome69
    • 6 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Is Salah really the better option over Palmer over the next 4-5GWs?

    There's currently 1.7m difference, the league fixtures are pretty similar in difficulty imo and Palmer gets the extra rest with no games in Conference League

    Salah:
    ars (A)
    bha (A) EFL
    BHA (H)
    LEV (H) UCL
    AVL (H)
    sou(A)
    MAD (H) UCL
    MCI (H)

    Palmer:
    NEW (H)
    new (A) EFL
    mun (A)
    NOA (H) Not registered in Europe squad
    ARS (H)
    lei (A)
    hei (A) Not registered in Europe squad
    AVL (H)

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    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      I could get either but went Palmer in the end , Haaland will become Salah in 1/2 gws time

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  21. trinzoo
    • 10 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    bench one
    A) RAN
    B) Milenkovic
    C) Mazraoui

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    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      C

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      1. trinzoo
        • 10 Years
        5 months, 11 days ago

        thanks!

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  22. Cojones of Destiny
    • 7 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Play
    a. Diaz vs Ars
    b. Semenyo vs Avl

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  23. Munich33
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Would you get rid of Gabriel for Gvardiol (-4)?

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    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Im still undecided if I should do it for free )) but I have Lewis dnot I want to double up

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  24. Kante Touch This
    • 7 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Barnes+Diaz > Johnson+Mbuemo?

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    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      yes

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  25. Miguel Sanchez
    • 8 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    TC still on Haaland this morning....

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    1. MissouriMarten
      • 9 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      I'm waivering. I know I'll end up regretting it either way!

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  26. Munich33
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Thank you

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  27. Brunsvigeren
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    5 FTs, 0.1 ITb , any Suggestions?

    Thinking of Jota, Trossard, Havertz - > Foden, Wood and a midfielder for 7.1??

    Flekken
    Lewis, V. Ven, Gabriel
    Salah, Jota, Trossard, Mbeumo, Rogers
    Haaland, Havertz

    Fabianski, Colwill, Vd. Berg, fodder

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    1. Brunsvigeren
      • 9 Years
      5 months, 11 days ago

      Advice?

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  28. Brunsvigeren
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Good moves here, 5 FTs, Im doing 3. 0.1 ITB

    Havertz, Jota, Trossard - > Maddison, Foden, RaulJimenez.

    Leaves me

    FLekken
    Lewis, V. Ven, VanBerg
    Salah, Maddi, Foden, Mbeumo, Rogers
    Haaland, Raul

    Fabianski, Colwill, Gabriel, Fodder

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  29. Brunsvigeren
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    Best replacements, 5 FTs, 0,1 itb

    Havertz, Trossard, Jota - >???

    FLekken
    Lewis, V. Ven, VanBerg
    Salah, Maddi, Foden, Mbeumo, Rogers
    Haaland, Raul

    Fabianski, Colwill, Gabriel, Fodder

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  30. Brunsvigeren
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 11 days ago

    5 Free transfers, doing 3, leaves me 2.1 ITB, good moves?
    Havertz, Trossard, Jota - > Wood, Foden, Buanotte

    FLekken
    Lewis, V. Ven, VanBerg
    Salah, Foden, Buanotte Mbeumo, Rogers
    Haaland, Wood

    Fabianski, Colwill, Gabriel, Fodder

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