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UCL Fantasy Matchday 7: Ed’s team reveal + Limitless draft

21 January 2025 139 comments
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The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League (UCL) returns on Tuesday with Matchday 7 – 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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It was another very average week for me in Matchday 6 with 66 points, continuing a frustrating start to this UCL season. I just have to remind myself that there are 17 Matchdays this season, meaning we’re less than halfway through. Lots of points left to play for.

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

    Reckon Omar Marmoush comes straight into City's starting XI?

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    1. Laserface
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      have they signed him yet?

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

        It's a done deal but not confirmed yet

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    2. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      unlikely
      But will probably be a factor later in the season

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    3. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Marmoush will be playing in a different system that dominates possession. He will get less space to attack and shoot.
      Hopefully he adapts better than Grealish

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  2. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Sels Fabianski
    TAA Gabriel Timber Hall Castagne
    Salah Palmer Mbeumo Rogers Amad
    Isak Watkins Wood

    4ft
    0.3 itb

    A) Timber to Konate and bench Gabriel
    B) Anything else
    C) Save

    My thinking is Liverpool have a double coming up and Ipswich before but Arsenal have Wolves who are poor at defending set pieces so benching Gabriel might not be the best idea

    Cheers

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

      my team is fairly similar. No temptation to get any Palace players given their fixtures? Mitoma is interesting me also

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      1. rozzo
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Not really, I mean Mateta and Mitoma will probably score points but so will the players I have it's more the defence where we can't predict the points

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    2. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Id hold this GW. Strong team there

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  3. Karan_G14
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Henderson
    TAA Gabriel Timber
    Salah Palmer Mbuemo Gordon Sarr
    Isak Wood

    (Fabianski Pedro Dunk Greaves)
    2 FTs & 0.1m

    A) Timber & Wood to Munoz & Gakpo
    B) Save FT
    C) Anything else?

    Appreciate your thoughts! 🙂

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    1. Funkyav
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      B or Wood to Gakpo

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    2. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Wood - Gakpo

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    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Probably B given that even your bench is strong. The exception would be if you want Konate, but it sounds like you don't.

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  4. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Is using AM chip on slot better or TC salah for gw24?

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

      It's not the correct comparison to make here, it should be AM chip in 24-26 v 31-33 v 36-38 assuming you want to include DGW.

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

      What are your other options? I believe the concensus is that TC 24 and AssM later is best option for TC "owners".

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

        Supposing BB is intact.

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    3. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I think so. I’m about 75% sure I’m using the AM chip, and saving TC for a better DGW.

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  5. -GK22-
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Need to get rid of Sanchez or Fabianski, who’s the best keeper atm?

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    1. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      By what metric? You have the tools at your disposal to find out for yourself.

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    2. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I have the same unfortunate pairing

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

      I would keep Fabianski fo ensure you have a GK in 29 (keep FH). Probably Alisson or Pickford as the Sanchez replacement

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    4. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Right now it's selling Sanchez to Alisson, second Pickford, for obvious reasons.

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  6. Rollercoaster
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    I have exactly the same problem, probably gonna keep Fab and transfer Sanch to Sels/Pickf ?

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    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Pickford seems a cheaper/easier route - Its where id be swaying if not for other issue's

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  7. nico05
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Comin off a shocking week. 3FT & 1.5ITB
    Sanchez (Fabianski)
    Gvardiol Hall Robinson (Mazraoui)(Greaves)
    Salah Bruno Gordon Palmer Amad
    Solanke Isak (Joao-Pedro)

    A. Gvardiol + Solanke - TAA + Gakpo
    B. Same as above but DCL instead of Gakpo and spread funds elsewhere
    C. Anything else?

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  8. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Cunha to ARS quietly uploading to my FPL team.

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  9. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Good to go?

    Raya
    TAA - Hall - Robinson
    Salah - Palmer - Mbuemo - Gordon
    Isak - Mateta - Wood

    Valdimarsson - Mykolenko - Harwood Bellis - Choudhury

    1.7m in the bank for Slot Next GW to play AM chip.

    GTG? 🙂

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    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Looks good, verys trong team. You could upgrade Wood - Gakpo if you wanted to chase a high ceiling

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  10. RedLightning
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    New Community Article:
    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2025/01/21/ffs-mini-leagues-and-community-competitions-gameweek-22

    The latest news about Last Man Standing, the Head-to-Head Leagues and many community mini-leagues.

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  11. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Is a 3rd Liverpool spot necessary? Gakpo a rotation risk. Not sure about double defence.

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    1. Funkyav
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      its what is making me consider the AM chip on slot

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

      Also, Gakpo has only hauled once this season.

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    3. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I might do Bruno to Mac Allister

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  12. PartyTime
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    UCL fantasy.

    Why have you guys gone with Mbappe over Vini Jr? Vini jr has so far been the better pick.

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    1. Funkyav
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Mbappe been in good form recently

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      1. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Fair enough. I think both will do well. Vini should be fresh since he missed the weekend game.

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Mbappe, finally in decent form. A better forward than Vinicius. Likes the big games. The price difference means I can get Gabriel for Saliba.

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

    Which combo is better this gw?

    A. Mykolenko (bri) Mbeumo (cry) Gakpo (IPS)
    B. Timber (wol) Bruno (ful) Amad (ful)

    Thanks

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  14. aleksios
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Bruno+Timber to Amad+TAA for a hit?

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  15. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    I mean, can we really consider Gakpo to be a DGW player? It seems very unlikely he plays two games

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    1. Saka White Rice
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Why if he's played every single game in the last 2 months and Jota is injured and Darwin is a liability and there's 11 days in between both games?

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

        Landscape may have change with Darwins goals and don't forget about Spurs 2nd leg and FAC against Plymouth in between the 2 league games

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      2. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Because Jota could be back for Everton game, Darwin will probably get some gametime.

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        1. Saka White Rice
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          Yep, but not in the PL games and if Darwin starts it'll be ahead of Diaz not Gakpo. Even if Gakpo starts 3 of the next 4 that's great

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    2. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      He won’t get full 90 in both. I think it’s a case of following one’s gut feeling, be it Diaz / Gakpo / Virgil / MacAllister etc.

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  16. swanseag55
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    If you had Watkins, would you keep as got nice 3 fixtures next but minutes maybe managed with CL.
    Or would you get Mateta in? Did think about Gakpo but I think I’ve decided to go Alisson for 3rd Pool spot. Thanks

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  17. PartyTime
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Will Liverpool have another DGW further down the line? Think a a fixture at anfield will make TC appealing than 2 away games in 24.

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

      Yes if they progress to EFL cup final and/or FAC SF.

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      1. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Thanks

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    2. Mother Farke
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      The issue with waiting is Liverpool may be "at the beach" for league games around then.

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      1. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Yes, hence, I may go ahead with TC Salah in 24

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      2. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Bou + Eve are still good fixtures for it

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

          Are they though? Also, Salah isn’t playing very well right now.

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        2. Funkyav
          • 16 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          Yeah not sure i agree these are good fixtures, if they were both at home maybe

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  18. Saka White Rice
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    When do we find out if Spurs have or haven't got a double in 25?

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    1. Reddonkeyham 42
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Why would they?

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

        https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/27034406

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      2. Saka White Rice
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        If they reach finals of both efl Cup and fa Cup I think. But its certainly a possibility although unlikely

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

      I doubt they will beat Liverpool.

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  19. FC Lviv Forever
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Hi everyone

    I have now:
    Henderson
    Aina Gabriel Hall
    Salah Palmer Gordon Rogers
    Wood Isak Raul
    Fabianski, Robinson, Mbuemo, HB

    3 FTS 1.2 itb

    2 options for 23 GW:
    A) Gabriel + Raul → Mateta + Konate = 0,6 itb + 1 FTS
    B) Gabriel + Raul → Mateta + Munoz= 0,9 itb + 1 FTS
    C) Gabriel → TAA = 0,2 itb + 2 FTS
    D) Other

    At 24 GW i go to TC Salah + 2 FTS on the future

    Any thoughts welcome.

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  20. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Solanke a must sell, and if so to who?

    A) Watkins
    B) Gakpo
    C) Wissa
    D) Someone else
    E) Save FT

    Hendo
    TAA, Gabriel, Munoz
    Salah, Palmer, Rogers, Sarr, Murphy
    Isak, Wood

    Valdi, Castagne, Myko, Solanke*
    Bank 2.6m, 3FT, all chips

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  21. notlob legin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Anyone know if there's any substance to this?

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

      Cunha agreed personal terms with Arsenal - @Teamnewsandtix

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

        He is reliable for Arsenal leaks. Also Romano has posted Cunha's link to Arsenal

        https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1881619240400355562?t=PcRqEsNdqUpCgy1f5x_BeQ&s=19

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

          Thanks Tony - added some more context below.

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Could be.

      What though?

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

        Cunha to Arsenal a done deal???

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

          Cunha has agreed personal terms with Arsenal. (@Teamnewsandtix) #AFC

          Read this on another forum - Don't use twitter so don't know if it's genuine or not

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          1. GreennRed
            • 14 Years
            1 year, 2 months ago

            I don't think it's true. But definitely think he wants a move away from Wolves.

            https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/matheus-cunha-to-arsenal-contract-delay-january-transfer-b1206103.html

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

            Quite common for players/ agents agree to personal terms before two clubs agree a fee. In this instance, the fee is the problem.

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            1. Funkyav
              • 16 Years
              1 year, 2 months ago

              exactly, and arsenal arent exactly famous for throwing around cash

              he is what they need exactly tho

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

      It was always on the cards, it looks like the player is trying to force the clubs hands.

      Wolves have been a selling club but this won't help them finish this season confidently.

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    4. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Disgusting behaviour from Arsenal knowing we need Cunha to fight relegation.

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      1. x.jim.x
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        He must have a rotten relegation clause if you're willing to sell him now

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  22. Reddonkeyham 42
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Tempted to throw AM chip on Moyes from 24

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

      Is it really a better option than Slot?

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  23. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    AssMan24 vs. TC24

    Discuss

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

      I'm going AssMan

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    2. Funkyav
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      i just dont like the fixtures for TC

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    3. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      AssMan

      Salah out of form and not great fixtures.

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

      Neither. Too soon for AssMan. Played TC in GW4.

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    5. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      If I had TC I'd use it that week on Salah for sure.

      But I don't so I'll probably AM.

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

        What do you plan for the AM chip? Go slot then jump off on the 3rd week to a team with a chance at the 5 place win bonus?

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  24. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Good to go? Also set up for the DGW.

    Raya (Fabianski)
    Hall TAA Aina
    Amad Salah(c) Palmer Bruno
    Wood Isak(v) Gakpo

    Bench: Enzo Greaves VDB

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    1. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Yup

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  25. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Bench Rogers (WHU), Sarr (BRE) or Wissa (cry)?

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Sarr

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

        Many thanks!

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  26. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Will Malen impact Rogers' FPL returns?

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    1. Funkyav
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Malen more of a winger so i dont think so

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      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        They can both play but if Malen gets a good share of attacking returns it could reduce Rogers share of FPL points.

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    2. Sir Michael Taker
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I haven't seen this confirmed anywhere but I'm assuming he can't play in Champions League, one because he wasnt in the initial squad and two because hes already played for Dortmund in it? If thats the case he could impact on Rogers or Ramsey or whoever in FPL because he'll be a fresher player for the league and presumably used ahead of more tired legs.

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      1. Mother Farke
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        I brought this up yesterday. I'm assuming Malen is cup-tied in the UCL until the next stage at the very least. Not 100% sure, though.

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      2. Alan The Llama
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Point two, about being cup-tied, is moot.

        You can't sign this window and play in the last two games of the group stages. Even if you haven't played for anyone else in the CL this season.

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        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          He can't play in the last two CL League games and, as far as I know, can't play in qualifier two games. Which seems strange.

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          1. Alan The Llama
            • 16 Years
            1 year, 2 months ago

            He can play in the qualifier/knock-out games which come next.

            Can clubs change their squads again this season?

            Yes, if they get through the league phase. Ahead of the knockout phase, clubs can register a maximum of three new players by 24:00 CET on 6 February 2025.

            Any or all of the players from the above quota of three may have been fielded for another club in the qualifying phase, play-offs or league phase of the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League.

            https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0290-1b97b7b96437-e304525c48c7-1000--champions-league-league-phase-squads-player-registration-/

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            1. GreennRed
              • 14 Years
              1 year, 2 months ago

              Cheers Alan. Kvaratskhelia will be eligible for qualifiers too.

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  27. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    1 FT and 5m ITB. Not sure whether to attack LIV fixtures with Trent...

    A - Castagne > TAA (bench Milenk)
    B - Roll FT

    Allison
    Gabriel - Milenkovic - Munoz
    Salah - Palmer - Gordon - Sarr
    Isak - Wood - Raul

    Dubravka - Amad - Castagne - O'Shea

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  28. RedLightning
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    The FFS Live Hall of Fame has been updated again this afternoon.
    See Hot Topic.

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

    Bench dilemma for next GW. Pick one defender and attacker:

    1) Munoz (BRE)
    2) Robinson (MUN)

    a) Sarr (BRE)
    b) Wissa (cry)

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    1. Count Olaf
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Robinson and Wissa

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  30. Count Olaf
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Anyone thinking of keeping Jackson?
    If not, Gakpo is the obvious replacement, right?

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

      Not keeping him. Wood/Mateta/Gakpo

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      1. Count Olaf
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Thanks, makes sense.

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    2. veni
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      nah, patience exceeded, Mateta in Jackson out 😉
      (but If you are targeting double and need pool assets, yes go for gapko)

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      1. Count Olaf
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Thanks, which Liverpool players do you have?
        I only have Salah/Trent and I think Gakpo is a better choice than Alisson/Konate.

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