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Fixtures March 29

Forest progress in FA Cup – but no guarantee of Blank Gameweek 34

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Nottingham Forest followed Crystal Palace into the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday evening.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side defeated Brighton and Hove Albion after a penalty shootout in their FA Cup fifth-round tie.

But while the Eagles (and Arsenal) look set to blank in Gameweek 34 as a result of their progression, there’s no guarantee that Forest will.

COULD NOTTM FOREST V BRENTFORD STAY IN GAMEWEEK 34?

The Tricky Trees are due to play Brentford in the Premier League in Gameweek 34.

As discussed in the last article (and many others), that Gameweek clashes with the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

But while Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League involvement means guaranteed free windows are few and far between for the visit of Palace, there are no such continental distractions for Forest or Brentford.

Above image from Legomane

The Premier League have, in the past, avoided rescheduling fixtures in the same midweek as UEFA club competitions.

There have been no such qualms this season: they did exactly that in Double Gameweeks 24 and 25.

Forest v Brentford could stay in Gameweek 34, then (moving to the midweek after), or indeed move to another midweek between now and the end of the season.

Double Gameweek 33 looks doubtful bar further tinkering: Forest play on the Monday of Gameweek 33 and the Saturday of Gameweek 34.

BRIGHTON V WEST HAM REMAINS IN GAMEWEEK 34

Because of Brighton’s elimination this evening, their Gameweek 34 clash with West Ham United goes ahead as planned.

WHAT’S NEXT?

The remaining two FA Cup quarter-finals, Preston North End v Aston Villa and Bournemouth v Manchester City, are to come on Sunday.

GW34 Premier League fixtureStatusThe match will be postponed in the following situation:
Arsenal v Crystal PalacePostponed
Bournemouth v Manchester UnitedPossible postponementIf Bournemouth beat Manchester City (h) in the FA Cup quarter-finals
Brighton and Hove Albion v West Ham UnitedOn
Chelsea v EvertonOn
Liverpool v Tottenham HotspurOn
Manchester City v Aston VillaPossible postponementIf Manchester City beat Bournemouth (a) in the FA Cup quarter-finals and/or Aston Villa beat Preston North End (a) in the FA Cup quarter-finals
Newcastle United v Ipswich TownOn
Nottingham Forest v BrentfordPostponed – but could stay in Gameweek 34
Southampton v FulhamOn
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leicester CityOn

  • Maximum number of postponed matches: 4
  • Minimum number of postponed matches: 3 (despite being one of the matches postponed, Forest v Brentford could still stay within Gameweek 34)

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  1. have you seen cyan
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 27 days ago

    Tuesday looks fun. I will have one player, Bruno.

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    1. The Iceman
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 27 days ago

      Good player to have though. In great form despite the tough fixtures on paper.

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      1. have you seen cyan
        • 5 Years
        2 months, 27 days ago

        Yea. He has been great this season.

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        1. have you seen cyan
          • 5 Years
          2 months, 27 days ago

          I have been wondering if he is worth keeping vs City.

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          1. The Iceman
            • 2 Years
            2 months, 27 days ago

            Not sure on your chip strategy / funds etc but I certainly wouldn’t be looking to ship him out if I owned.

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            1. have you seen cyan
              • 5 Years
              2 months, 27 days ago

              ugly fixtures. But yes, depends how 34 plays out, might keep him.

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    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 27 days ago

      I might have to bench him if I bring in a Palace player, not ideal!

      Salah Palmer Semenyo Sarr Bruno
      Haaland Isak Evanilson

      Out of form and back from industry Palmer at home vs. inform Bruno away to tough Forest...

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      1. have you seen cyan
        • 5 Years
        2 months, 27 days ago

        I have a benching headache too:

        Isak, Wissa, Mateta
        Salah, Bruno, Bowen, Kluivert, Mbeumo

        Bowen currently on the bench, but he got a goal and assist last time vs wolves :/

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        1. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 months, 27 days ago

          Would lean Wissa probably
          Newcastle away tough place to go to

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          1. have you seen cyan
            • 5 Years
            2 months, 27 days ago

            I was just thinking about it and came to Wissa also. Mainly because I am doubling that Newcastle fixture, and mids get more points. I should probably spread the risk and play Bowen over Wissa. I think mathematically, that's the correct call.

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            1. Sun Jihai
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              2 months, 27 days ago

              I just think Newcastle will be in huge spirit, would imagine the stadium will be rocking for the first home game after the cup win. One Brentford cover (the pen taker) is enough imo!

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              1. have you seen cyan
                • 5 Years
                2 months, 27 days ago

                Wissa is good though.

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      2. WVA
        • 8 Years
        2 months, 26 days ago

        Bench Palmer

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    3. Big Mike
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      Bruno is my cash cow for bringing in Sarr and Mateta.

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  2. The Iceman
    • 2 Years
    2 months, 27 days ago

    RMWCT for GW30 (and beyond) please?

    Raya | Areola
    Gabriel | Gvardiol | Muñoz | Kerkez | Livramento
    Salah | Kluivert | Sarr | Elanga | Murphy
    Haaland | Isak | Marmoush

    1.1 left ITB for AM 31-33…

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    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 27 days ago

      Strong.

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      1. The Iceman
        • 2 Years
        2 months, 27 days ago

        Cheers mate.

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    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 27 days ago

      On similar draft but with Elanga Marmoush Gabriel > Bruno Evanilson Milenkovic

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      1. The Iceman
        • 2 Years
        2 months, 27 days ago

        Interesting, if I change Livramento > Burn I have the exact funds for this combo as well…

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    3. TheFridge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 27 days ago

      Pretty good -- very strong defense. I do wish you had a little more in midfield, and an NFO defender. Williams instead of Kerkez, perhaps?

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      1. The Iceman
        • 2 Years
        2 months, 27 days ago

        As stated just above, I could go:

        Gabriel > Forest DEF
        Elanga > Bruno
        Marmoush > Evanilson

        But hearing Arsenal and Man City will both likely have a DGW in 33 is putting me off this slightly…

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    4. Runnerboy31
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 27 days ago

      No Villa?

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      1. The Iceman
        • 2 Years
        2 months, 27 days ago

        Who you thinking? Their defence never keep clean sheets and Watkins is too expensive. That leaves Rogers / Asensio / Rashford none of whom I’m that hot on.

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        1. Runnerboy31
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 months, 27 days ago

          Rogers the key one (I currently also have Watkins but I’m not on WC) … almost certainly Southampton followed by a double

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          1. The Iceman
            • 2 Years
            2 months, 27 days ago

            Happy to use a FT on this if I like Villa’s double, but the fact they are still in two other comps is putting me off.

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            1. Runnerboy31
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 3 Years
              2 months, 27 days ago

              I get that, but I’m so surprised how many people are putting more weight on two comps vs … it’s Southampton …

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              1. The Iceman
                • 2 Years
                2 months, 27 days ago

                Mate I don’t disagree, Soton are trash, but the fact it’s wedged in between both PSG ties scares me.

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                1. Runnerboy31
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 3 Years
                  2 months, 27 days ago

                  But what’s the fear, Roger’s is 5.5, so unless the fear is poor minutes it feels a no brainer for Southampton and a double, plus Villa are still fighting for European places.

                  Genuinely curious as I’m clearly in the minority and just feel I’m missing something, what exactly is the fear?

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                  1. The Iceman
                    • 2 Years
                    2 months, 27 days ago

                    The fear is poor minutes in and around the now crucial FA Cup and CL ties. Also, he did f all for me during the earlier double and for most of the time I’ve owned him this season so there’s a bit of bias involved.

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                  2. WVA
                    • 8 Years
                    2 months, 26 days ago

                    Rogers has been a right troll this season. Was awful in last double, not to mention I sold Bruno for him which has probably cost me about 100 points, he ain’t worth it even with those fixtures, so unreliable and with the risk of rotation around PSG it’s a definite no.

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  3. TheFridge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 months, 27 days ago

    Rate my Wildcard, please:

    Raya | Areola
    Gabriel | Konate | Khusanov | Williams | Burn
    Salah | Eze | Sarr | Kluviert | Murphy
    Haaland | Isak | Mateta

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    1. The Iceman
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 27 days ago

      Assuming Khusanov is nailed it’s pretty damn strong.

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    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 27 days ago

      Triple Palace attack is a bit much for me. Much prefer Munoz over one of Eze/Mateta.

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      1. TheFridge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 months, 27 days ago

        Yeah, I switched Eze to Elanga. That opened up Khusanov to Gvardiol, and Areola to Henderson. Don't love having so much invested at GK, with Raya and Hendo, but it's just math with all the doubles.

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  4. 1314
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 27 days ago

    Sarr or Eze if have to pick one?

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    1. TheFridge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 27 days ago

      sarr, b/c he's cheaper and enables more.

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    2. The Iceman
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 27 days ago

      Sarr.

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    3. Big Mike
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      Sarr

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  5. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 27 days ago

    So, I could WC to this nowb

    Raya
    Gvardiol Munoz Kerkez
    Salah Eze Sarr Kluivert
    Haand Isak Marmoush
    Kepa // Murphy Gabriel Livramento

    If BOU beat MCI:
    - BOU & MUN get a likely DGW33.
    - GW33: Murphy/Livramento > Rogers/Mazraoui
    - 13 possibly DGW + Salah (LEI) + Isak (AVL)

    ... should I do it?

    In my current GW30 squad's XI:
    - Pickford vs. Raya/Kepa
    - Willaims vs. Gvardiol
    - Evanilson+Wood vs. Isak+Marmoush
    - Palmer+Mbeumo vs. Eze+Sarr

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 27 days ago

      I like WC 30 so yeah I'd do it.

      Look at what you gain - two strong Palace attackers vs Southampton, Gvardiol + Marmoush vs LEI and Isak. You're not losing much and I honestly don't know how much getting fixture confirmation helps us. It's really likely that the Arsenal game goes in 33 and same for AVL/MCY provided one of those teams proceeds in the cup.

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      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 27 days ago

        No Forest defence for you?

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        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 months, 27 days ago

          E.g. Instead
          - Kepa > Sels
          - Kerkez > Huijsen

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          1. The Iceman
            • 2 Years
            2 months, 27 days ago

            I like this because I don’t like Kepa - lol.

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            1. Hazz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              2 months, 27 days ago

              Didn't pull the trigger tonight. (Just Dango > Sarr.)

              But a Forest player definitely a consideration. Like Milenkovic a lot too. 5.5+5.1m on keepers is an awful lot however.

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      2. WVA
        • 8 Years
        2 months, 26 days ago

        That completely rules out a GW30 WC for me then as I already have Munoz Mateta Gvardiol Marmoush and Isak.

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    2. TheFridge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 27 days ago

      I like it. Why not Sarr over Eze?

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      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 27 days ago

        They're both in the team?

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    3. The 12th Man
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      Love this team, it’s honestly making me think.

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    4. Zladan
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      No Saka?

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      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 26 days ago

        It's one drawback, but I usually avoid players who are just back from injury.

        The routes to him are Haaland or Salah down, but to start off this week, those two are probably stronger.

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        1. The 12th Man
          • 11 Years
          2 months, 26 days ago

          I’d have to move from this team
          Pickford
          Kerkez,Munoz,Aina
          Salah,Bruno,Kliuvert,Bowen,Mbeumo
          Haaland,Wood

          Fabianski,Jimenez,Robinson,Castagne

          I’d be forced into using my FT on Wood to Mateta I think.

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    5. The 12th Man
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      That’s some transfer value.

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  6. rainy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 27 days ago

    Price changes 30th March

    No rises

    Fall: Keane 3.8

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    1. have you seen cyan
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 27 days ago

      Huh, Isak didn't rise.

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      1. JohnnyCroat
        • 9 Years
        2 months, 26 days ago

        So many WCs probably active.

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    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 27 days ago

      Everybody's Changing. Or not.

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    3. Mozumbus
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      Cheers rainy

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    4. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      Haaland to Isak was a bit hasty transfer since "this happened", but it's done now anyway 😉

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      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 26 days ago

        Ouch wrong day...

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  7. Philosopher's Stones
    • 4 Years
    2 months, 27 days ago

    So if City win, do they get a DGW?

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    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 27 days ago

      They get a DGW if EITHER:
      - MCI beat BOU
      - AVL beat PNE
      (Becuase MCI vs. AVL is GW34.)

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      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 4 Years
        2 months, 26 days ago

        Cheers. Haaland TC on the cards then.

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  8. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 26 days ago

    Lots of people on here rightly fuming that Scout haven't bothered to report absolutely critical Chris Wood quotes from Nuno.

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    1. Casual Player
      • 4 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      Lots of people = just you?
      And
      Absolutely critical = can be reported anytime in the next 2.5 days before the deadline?

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      Are they? No price changes so no issue.

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    3. McGurn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      Oh. Comments like this FPL V! Really?

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    4. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      LOL

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    5. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      Truly sad little man.

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  9. FCSB
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 26 days ago

    RMWCT please:

    Pope
    Munoz Kerkez Burn
    Salah Fernandes Kluivert Sarr
    Haaland Isak Evanilson

    Areola Elanga Gabriel Greaves

    ??

    0.4itb

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    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 4 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      Similar midfield, except I have Rogers instead of Elanga.

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      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 4 Years
        2 months, 26 days ago

        Oh, and also Murphy instead of Bruno and Mateta instead of Evanilson.

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        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          2 months, 26 days ago

          So not similar all

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  10. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 26 days ago

    Freehit 33
    Wildcard 34

    That’s pencilled in. Will be in the minority, but the teams playing in GW34 have good fixtures afterwards. Would only need to bring in City in GW36.

    Now it’s deciding TC Isak or risking a City double in 37. Think I’ll go the former to be safe…

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    1. The 12th Man
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      When are you bench boosting?

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      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 8 Years
        2 months, 26 days ago

        Wasted it GW2 for a fantastic 8 points. Had Sa when he conceded how ever many to Chelsea. Bosh.

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  11. Philosopher's Stones
    • 4 Years
    2 months, 26 days ago

    Which of the two better option on the WC? *Will also BB in one of the DGWs.

    A: Rogers
    B: Elanga

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    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 4 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      *also have FH. So BGW not an issue re: selection.

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    2. YoungPretender
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      Think I prefer Elanga

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    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      B

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  12. YoungPretender
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 26 days ago

    Current team is this;

    Sels Fabianski
    Gvardiol Gabriel Kerkez RAN Munoz
    Salah Palmer Bowen Enzo Kluivert
    Wood Isak Wissa

    Should I WC to something like this?

    Raya Areola
    Gabriel Gvardiol Munoz Hujsen Livramento
    Salah Kluivert Murphy Sarr Elanga
    Isak Haaland Mateta

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  13. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 months, 26 days ago

    Who to get for TAA?

    WC next GW

    0 in the bank

    Raya
    Robinson, Aina, Kerkez
    Kluivert, Dango, Mbeumo, Salah
    Haaland, Wood, Isak

    Fabianski, Bergvall, Mykolenko, TAA,

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    1. YoungPretender
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      Gvardiol or Munoz.

      You wouldn’t consider WC this GW? You have some issues in Dango and Wood, with no real bench cover.

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      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 months, 26 days ago

        Cheers! No, not WC this week, will have all the info I can get and see that as better than potentially loosing a couple of points this gw

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        1. YoungPretender
          • 10 Years
          2 months, 26 days ago

          Fair enough, all the best!

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          1. RamaJama
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            2 months, 26 days ago

            Cheers, likewise!

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      Biørkan

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      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 months, 26 days ago

        Already have him in my Eliteserien team!

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        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 months, 26 days ago

          🙂

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          1. The Mentaculus
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            2 months, 26 days ago

            If you didn't spot it / join our leagues...
            https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2025/03/18/eliteserien-fantasy-2025-preview#comments

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            1. RamaJama
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              2 months, 26 days ago

              Cheers, I’m in, GL!

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    3. Big Mike
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      Munoz

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  14. kanuforpresident
    • 3 Years
    2 months, 26 days ago

    WC this team now?

    Raya Turner
    Lacroix Lewis Aina Myko Andersen
    Tross Salah Merino Kluivert Mbuemo
    Isak Wood Pedro

    Plan is:

    WC GW30
    AM 31-33
    FH likely GW34
    BB - unsure

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    1. boombaba
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      Ye

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  15. Aaa
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 26 days ago

    WC GTG?

    Raya
    Gabriel/Kerkez/Munoz
    Salah/Eze/Kluivert/Sarr
    Haaland/Isak/Evanilson
    (Areola/Burn/Williams/Gordon)

    Eze -> Rogers in 31 to allow Glasner AM, FH L34, BB end of season

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    1. boombaba
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      Why Bournemouth players unlikely to double ?

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  16. Philosopher's Stones
    • 4 Years
    2 months, 26 days ago

    Who will Villa and Forest's DGW opponents be?

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    1. Men in green tights
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      It there a chance Forest don't double and the fixture just gets moved into midweek?

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  17. AlsoRanLove
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 26 days ago

    I'm on a WC, would you change any of this team? Advice gratefully received!

    Sels / Areola
    Timber / Kerkez / Konate / Milenkovic / 4.0
    Salah / Kluivert / Sarr / Murphy / Enzo
    Wood / Izak / Haaland

    2.1 ITB

    Swap Wood for Mateta?
    Strengthen MF?

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    1. Big Mike
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      I'd swap Timber for Munoz and Wood for Mateta.

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  18. Big Mike
    • 2 Years
    2 months, 26 days ago

    What is the best Palace combination for game weeks 30 - 33?

    A) Sarr and Mateta
    B) Sarr and Glasner
    C) Mateta and Glasner

    I already have Munoz.

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  19. BeaversWithAttitude
    • 6 Years
    2 months, 26 days ago

    Woo wee, baby! Hell yeah!

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    1. Big Mike
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 26 days ago

      Eh?

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