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UCL Fantasy Matchday 6: Ed’s team reveal, Limitless + players to buy

10 December 2024 196 comments
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The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League (UCL) returns on Tuesday with Matchday 6 – and so does the competition’s official Fantasy game.

Here, Ed, another one of our resident European football doyens and a co-host of the official UCL Fantasy podcast, drops by to give us his team reveal, players to target and hypothetical Limitless draft.

You can get his weekly thoughts in more detail via a weekly UCL Fantasy newsletter.

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Last time – as I warned might happen – the sheer amount of injuries in my squad forced a last-minute Wildcard. That said, Matchday 5 went pretty well. I scored 111 points and halved my rank, finally gaining upward momentum.

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  1. Over Midwicket
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    So Timber not seeing in training, are people selling? Could be a reoccurrence of his injury..

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Sure, sell based on limited information

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    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Yes that would be the cherry on top of the turd that was my game week.

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      1. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        yummy

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    3. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Yes sell him

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  2. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    I've got a dilemma, my intention was to do Lewis to a Arsenal defender but my three starting defenders have good fixtures:

    Trent (FUL), RAN (IPS), Hall (LEI)

    Which option please?

    A. Lewis to Arsenal defender and bench one of RAN or Hall
    B. Lewis to Arsenal defender and bench Wissa (che) - 442 formation
    C. Save FT and get Arsenal defender next week

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    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Why did Trent run across the hall?

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      1. Pep's Money Laundry
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        You deserve a upvote

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    2. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      I have Timber, RAN, Hall and planning to get Trent. I think I am saving FT especially since Pool has Spurs after Fulham. In your case getting Arsenal def and bench Wissa is bit more tempting since they play Everton.

      I would still maybe save FT since Wissa is good, although playing away.

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      1. Pep's Money Laundry
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        Thanks

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    3. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Do you have another playing defender? I’d roll if so

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  3. Philosopher's Stones
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    So cold, man. Might bring in Eze so I rage run a bit to keep me warm.

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  4. RedLightning
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    New Community Article:
    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2024/12/10/ffs-mini-leagues-and-community-competitions-gameweek-15

    The latest news from Last Man Standing, the FFS Cups and the Head-to-Head Leagues, plus the frontrunners of many community mini-leagues.

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  5. One for All
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Flekken
    Van Dijk, Aina, Gabriel
    Salah, Saka, Semenyo, Palmer
    Wood, Cunha, Pedro

    Vald, Mbeumo, Greaves, Lewis

    1 FT 1.5 ITB

    A) Mbeumo> Mitoma
    B) Mbeumo> Mitoma, Cunha> Isak -4

    A or B guys?

    Thanks

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  6. mattyb09
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Have the right amount for -4. Thoughts?

    Lewis & Semenyo to Timber & Enzo

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    1. mattyb09
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Current Squad:

      Verbruggen Pickford
      Gabriel **Lewis Jedi RAN SVdB
      Salah Palmer Saka Rogers Semenyo
      Isak Watkins Pedro

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      1. One for All
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        Not worth it for a -4. Don't see Enzo scoring too much.

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    2. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Timber might be deadwood if rumours are true

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    3. ball c
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Wouldn’t get rid of Lewis and Semenyo just yet.. good fixtures are still to come and Semenyo is due a big haul soon

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  7. Tinfoil Deathstar
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Best transfer(s) for current squad with 2 FT and £1.1m:

    Verbruggen
    Gabriel - Saliba - RAN
    Salah Palmer Saka Mbeumo
    Wood Cunha Pedro

    Bench: Flekken; Rogers, Konsa, Bednarek

    A) RAN + Wood > Colwill/Hall + Solanke
    B) Mbeumo + Wood > Semenyo + Isak
    C) Mbeumo + RAN > Semenyo + Trent
    D) Other
    E) Roll FT

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    1. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      D

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    2. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      *E

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  8. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Planning to WC in GW19 and so just thinking about the next three GWs. Priority transfers are out are Konsa, Gvardiol and Henderson.

    A - Gvardiol > Trent
    B - Konsa > Gabriel or Saliba if Gab out of CL
    C - Henderson > Allison

    Henderson
    Timber - RAN - Gvardiol
    Salah - Palmer - Saka - Semenyo
    Cunha - Jackson - Pedro

    Valdi - Konsa - Winks - Mosquero

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Don't like any of the options

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    2. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      I’ve done A.

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    3. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      B or C unsure why Bobby doesn’t like those two. A I don’t like. Agree Gvardiol should go but I don’t think Trent is worth the money

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      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        Ok, I'd do C if Alisson is really back

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      2. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        Don't like B because Arsenal look poor defensively atm. and that's from someone who owns Raya.

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        1. Jet5605
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 6 days ago

          My plan is/was to get Allison + 2 Arsenal defenders (Gab & Timber if fit) who are threats at corners. I just think Raya is a waste of an ARS spot

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  9. Kane Train
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Which one would you rather have ?

    A) Isak
    B) Nicholas Jackson

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    1. Captain Mal
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 6 days ago

      As someone who owns neither, I guess Jackson because of price.

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    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Isak

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    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Isak

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    4. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Just swapped from Jackson to Isak.

      Watching him on TV not owning is not enjoyable

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  10. Amartey Partey
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    That Arsenal defence isn’t going to be very good without White, Gabriel, and Timber.

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Yeah I wanted to buy some Arsenal defenders, but now they're all crocked. Not convinced by Pool defense either, at least not until Alisson is back.

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      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        He is back - probably plays tonight

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        1. Bobby Digital
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 6 days ago

          Would you buy Gomez?

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    2. ball c
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      How long is Gab out for?

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      1. Amartey Partey
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        Im not sure if he’s definitely out.

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    3. mattyb09
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Timber is being managed as he has played a lot of minutes lately.

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      1. Amartey Partey
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        I was thinking of bringing him in but might wait until right before deadline now in case we get more news that he’s injured.

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  11. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    We ain't getting any info on Gabriel before the next deadline

    He is either a sell or ensure you have a playable defender on the bench

    Arteta on injuries:
    We have to manage a lot of the players. Some of them probably aren’t going to be fit. Some are still a doubt. We have 24 hours to make a decision and hopefully it’llbe the right ones.

    https://x.com/SkySportsNews/status/1866508928529453560?t=VryYWaelHxffc98N2hPRtA&s=19

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    1. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      We might get Arsenal team sheet before the deadline as they're one of the first teams to kick off.

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  12. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Did anyone else see that stat about team reliance on set pieces for xG in PL history? Only garbage teams like Dyche, Pulis, Warnock. And in second place Arsenal 2023/24...

    Being good at set pieces obviously nice, but they need to create chances from open play as well or they will never challenge for the title. I didn't buy Saka for him to be an overpriced Rory Delap whose only points avenue is corners

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    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      2024/25 **

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    2. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Tbf Pulis is twice on that list, it's just the Spanish Pulis 24/25 version.

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    3. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Disagree with this take...what happened to the idea of teams playing to their strengths? The way they setup on attacking set pieces is baffling for teams to defend right now and they should continue to do so until they start getting found out on a regular basis..
      PS- if this was Pep/City coaching staff we would all be praising the tactical genius behind it.

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      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        It was baffling for teams to defend against Rory Delap throw ins as well. Didnt make Stoke title contenders, just an annoying opponent that could beat anyone on a good day. The problem isnt being good at corners in itself, its their reliance on set pieces to have goal threat, and the relative lack of goal threat from open play. You cant have set pieces as your main strength and expect to win the PL.

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        1. Tommy Template
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 6 days ago

          I could be wrong but didn't they put 3 past Forest a few weeks ago from open play? This set piece stuff is being overplayed.

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  13. ball c
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Would you sell Bruno if it meant upgrading Larsen to Isak?

    Looking to do:
    Bruno & Larsen to Iwobi & Isak

    Will leave me with:
    Salah - Saka - Palmer - Semenyo (Iwobi)
    Pedro - Jackson - Isak

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    1. Batman1983
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      I'd sell Bruno regardless

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    2. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Risky. Bruno has good fixtures ahead.

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      1. g40steve
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        Bruno is smashing the points recently & is cheapest of the main four mids, has more points than Saka, Palmer, Haaland recently.

        Yet everyone’s rushing to sell, let them, gets bigger differential by the week.

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        1. Amartey Partey
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 6 days ago

          Agreed. He will haul a few times in the coming games and is on pens.

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    3. tbos83
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Get Amad instead

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  14. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Absentees from Arsenal’s open training session this afternoon:

    - Ben White
    - Takehiro Tomiyasu
    - Gabriel Magalhães
    - Riccardo Calafiori
    - Oleksandr Zinchenko
    - Jurrien Timber
    - Thomas Partey

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    1. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Interesting that they are all defensive players.

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    2. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Arsenal's defence will be just Saliba and Kiwior then?

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    3. The Hunt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Saka returning to his old wing back roll?

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      1. Over Midwicket
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        You betcha

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  15. cravencottage
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Does this make sense:
    Haaland, Smith-Rowe, Greaves . Isak, TAA, Bruno/KDB ?

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Looks good

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  16. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Alisson starts

    https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2042014--girona-vs-liverpool/

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    1. _Greg
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Gomez does too which helps my team.

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      1. JBG
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        Does it? Isn't it a chance Quansah may play at the weekend now?

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        1. Tommy Template
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 6 days ago

          There's a chance yeah. There's a chance its instead of Trent too not Gomez

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        2. Captain Mal
          • 1 Year
          1 year, 6 days ago

          Slot doesn't rotate center backs

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  17. Amartey Partey
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Timber looks like he's rising in price tonight even though he might be injured.

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    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Casuals never took note of mid week training sessions.

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  18. One for All
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    A) Mbeumo> Mitoma
    B) Mbeumo> Mitoma, Cunha> Isak -4

    A or B guys?

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    1. Captain Mal
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 6 days ago

      A

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  19. Tinfoil Deathstar
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Would you transfer Gabriel to Trent with FT if the former is not in squad tomorrow, and we get no sight of him in training before weekend?

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    1. Captain Mal
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Depends on the rest of the defence

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      1. Tinfoil Deathstar
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        Saliba, RAN, Konsa, Bednarek

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        1. Captain Mal
          • 1 Year
          1 year, 6 days ago

          Having to play Konsa against Forest wouldn't be a disaster, I guess you could keep Gabriel.

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  20. Mother Farke
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Gabriel AND Timber owners, what's the plan? Can you afford to keep both? If not, who to transfer out first?

    Personally, I can only afford to carry one as I'm not going to play Van den Berg away to Chelsea.

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    1. tbos83
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Wait until tomorrow

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    2. Captain Mal
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 6 days ago

      I'd have to play Harwood Bellis against Spurs. Not ideal, but I'd be tempted to give them 1 week. I don't like any alternatives to be honest.

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    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Will wait for more news. I have Greaves and Lewis so would replace at least one if a doubt.

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    4. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Wait. Lego head can't be trusted. Don't be surprised to see Gab and/or Timber start tomorrow.

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    5. Admiral Benson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      I’ve got both. No panic. They could have just been scheduled for a gym or recovery session today. People selling like they’ve all broke a leg

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  21. FPL Sanky
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Should I transfer Gabriel to Virgil or roll?

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    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Who’s on your bench?

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      1. FPL Sanky
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        Van Den Berg

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        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          1 year, 6 days ago

          Hmm. Not the best. In fact, couldn’t get much worse.

          I’ve had Gabriel for 2 weeks and he hasn’t played a minute yet. RAN came on for him 2 weeks ago for 0. VdB this week for 0. Perhaps I’ll make it a hatrick this week 🙂

          And yet I’m keeping him, cos I know I’ll want him as soon as he comes back. I assume that ain’t gonna be long.

          tldr; if you’re happy with VVD for the foreseeable, sell.

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      2. FPL Sanky
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        My defense is in shambles anyway.

        I have Gabriel RAN and Davis with VDB and Mosquera** on the bench.

        I have 2 options
        1) Mosq to Huijsen to improve bench Incase Gabriel misses out
        2) Gabriel to Virgil

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        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          1 year, 6 days ago

          You still have Mosquera? F**k me, he must be priced about 2.5m by now. 😀 If I am honest I have no idea who Huijsen is!

          Our defences are quite similar. I have Gvardiol to your Mosquera, the rest is the same. See my previous comment.

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          1. FPL Sanky
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 6 days ago

            Hahaha, yeah I had other pressing issues so he is still in my team.... probably will move him out finally for Huijsen.....Senesi is out long term so he should be in the 11....and it helps having scored a goal recently.....BOU have good fixtures so can take a punt on him....cheers

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  22. mookie
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Arteta's presser if you have 10 minutes to waste:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYwPAEt8aO0

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  23. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    What's the best way to spend 2fts and 1.1m here ? Thanks

    A....lewis and semenyo to VVD and Enzo

    B.....lewis and mbeumo to TAA and Enzo/ Rogers

    C......cunha lewis mbeumo to isak enzo and VVD - 4

    Tempted by C!

    Fleken
    Gabriel myko RAN (lewis greaves)
    Salah saka palmer mbeumo (semenyo)
    Jackson Cunha pedro

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    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Not considered rolling?

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      1. Flynny
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        Not really. Need to bolster defence with Gabriel a doubt and myko at everton and lewis suspended and greaves a non starter!

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        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          1 year, 6 days ago

          In that case, I like C.

          B also fine.

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    2. Dilzy
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      B

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  24. Dilzy
    • 16 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Would you sell Bruno Fernandes to get TAA?

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      No

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