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FPL expert Pras’ Gameweek 30 Wildcard team

1 April 2025 352 comments
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In his latest article, Pras – who has finished inside the top 40k of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) in each of the last seven seasons and now ranks 13th in our Live Hall of Fame – is using a Gameweek 30 Wildcard.

I won’t be in the minority that are holding their Wildcard for another week, as I’m now looking at a forward line featuring injured Norwegian and Kiwi assets. It has me wondering if activating the Wildcard now may work better, as it spreads funds and jumps in early on some of the teams doubling. After all, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and Manchester City all have superb entry points.

FIXTURE ASSUMPTIONS

The catch, of course, is that even though we now know the four FA Cup semi-finalists, we’re not yet certain of where the rearranged fixtures will go. 

For my Wildcard draft, I’ll use the below permutations prepared by Jonny Currie from Solio. This basically assumes that Man City, Palace, Aston Villa and Arsenal will double in Gameweek 33 and subsequently blank in Gameweek 34. Likewise, the two FA Cup finalists will double in Gameweek 36 and blank in Gameweek 37.

FPL expert Pras' Gameweek 30 Wildcard team 2

CHIP STRATEGY

Good luck, everyone. We discussed the above and a lot more on the latest episode of The FPL Wire, below.

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  1. Gohn
    • 1 Year
    11 months, 3 days ago

    is Wood likely to start or play this gameweek?

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    1. Heiro
      • 16 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      no

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  2. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Which one:

    Kerkez Eze

    or

    Munoz 7.2mid

    ?

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    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Have Savinho already, and can't get Newcastleones

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  3. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Best Kluivert replacement?

    A) Rogers
    B) Savinho
    C) Asensio

    Choose one.

    A) AWB
    B) Konsa

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      BA

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  4. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Start Areola or Raya?
    already starting Gabriel

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Raya

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    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Raya

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    3. bialk
      • 16 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Raya - all in.

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  5. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    for captain--are people going with Salah, or taking a chance on Marmoush?

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Salah

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  6. ubermann
    • 13 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    As Kluivert seemingly semi-risky for playtime, who do you play?

    Currently on WC

    A. Saka
    B. Kluivert?
    C. Others?

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      A, dropped Kluivert

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    2. Powers106
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Parked him on the bench for this GW (I’m on WC) too much value to drop on a mild comment.

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  7. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Which combo?

    A) Gordon and Sarr
    B) Murphy and Eze

    New player will be benched this gw

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    1. bialk
      • 16 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Murphy and Sarr

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      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 months, 3 days ago

        Money no issue, Gordon not better than Murphy on dgw?

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        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 months, 3 days ago

          Leaves my WC with 2.6 in the bank.

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    2. Gohn
      • 1 Year
      11 months, 3 days ago

      murphy and sarr

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  8. octopuscaveman
    • 15 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Final WC tinkering:

    Timber + Eze
    or
    Gabriel + Sarr

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      G+S

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    2. bialk
      • 16 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      B

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    3. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      T & S more differential

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    4. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      TS

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  9. Jullepuu
    • 6 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Milenkovic worth it over Neco if not playing most weeks?
    Trippier worth it over Livra if playing most weeks?

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  10. bialk
    • 16 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    On WC, need an Aston Villa defender. Which one is more nailed - Konsa or Digne?

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Konsa, but will wait until DGW

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      1. Silecro
        • 8 Years
        11 months, 3 days ago

        Perfectly fine for benching and then has sou in 32

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    2. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Konsa

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    3. STHH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      I've gone with Digne. Only four defenders have more assists than him this season. Two of those are injured, and the other two don't have doubles. He also bagged two assists at the weekend in the FA Cup.

      Whenever he's mentioned anywhere, a load of people jump on it and say the line "Digne is the ultimate FPL troll". I'm not sure where this started or who said it first, but I don't believe it's true. It's just something people believe because people say it. He's featured in all but one Premier League match this season. Sure, he's had a few 45 minutes here and there, but he's a cheap attacking defender in a strong team.

      In reality, he'll be on your bench almost every week anyway.

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      1. Black Knights
        • 14 Years
        11 months, 3 days ago

        I owned him between GW4 and GW28 and he's a nightmare.

        He got more 1 pointers than CSs and Assists combined.

        He went on an 11 game run with no returns, which included 2 cameos from the bench (one in a CS v Saints), 4 other games where he only played 45 minutes, and 1 where we played 0 minutes, so i actually missed his Everton CS because i'd given up and benched him by then.

        He only got one of his 3 CSs because he managed to get subbed before Villa conceded.

        Honestly, you spend every Villa match dreading the line-up in fear Maatsen finally starts. He's a troll of the highest order.

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  11. cigan
    • 7 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Would you replace Kluivert/Wood or hope at least one of them passes fit?
    Got 2 FT & all chips except AM

    Sels
    Gabriel Kerkez Munoz
    Salah Bruno Mbeumo Bowen Kluivert*
    Isak Mateta
    (Wood* Robinson Mykolenko*)

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Would replace

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    2. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Pull WC out

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  12. Bad Kompany
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Thoughts on Rogers vs Rashford on WC?

    Really like the idea of the Rashford punt but worried about minutes with UCL and FA Cup

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Rash

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      1. Bad Kompany
        • 8 Years
        11 months, 3 days ago

        Are you confident in his minutes in 32 and 33? Do you think he won't be a starter vs PSG?

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        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          11 months, 3 days ago

          I'll bring a Vila player in GW33 when we know more. Could even be Ascencio.

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  13. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Should wait or just go for it, last decisions on WC?

    Kluivert & Bruno > Foden & Gordon

    Raya,
    Munoz, Gvardiol, Timber
    Sarr, Foden, Salah, Saka
    Isak, Mateta, Marmoush

    Areola, Gordon, Milenkovic, Burn

    .4

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Go for it!

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    2. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Go for it

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    3. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Thx

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      1. g40steve
        • 7 Years
        11 months, 3 days ago

        Marmoush Cap or too risky?

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    4. bialk
      • 16 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Murphy and Gabriel is better combo than Gordon and Timber, IMO.

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  14. PascalCygan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Team news causing some late doubts on WC!

    A) Foden, Dias, Burn
    B) Savinho/Rogers, Gvardiol, Trippier

    Cheers!

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      B

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      1. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        11 months, 3 days ago

        Cheers

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    2. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      A for me although I'd try to get to Gvardiol

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      1. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        11 months, 3 days ago

        Thanks

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    3. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      B with Rogers

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  15. abaalan
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    To WC or not to WC.... (already used 1 ft on halaand -> marmoush)

    Henderson, 4.0
    Gabriel, RAN, Milenkovic (Castagne, Myko)
    Salah, palmer, Dango, Bowen (Rogers)
    Mateta, Marmoush, Wissa

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    1. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Next week

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    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Save

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  16. NotsoSpursy
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Chances of line ups pre 18:15??

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  17. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Salah or Marm cap?

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    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Asking above that Leicester defence is ripe for a huge pumping

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      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        11 months, 3 days ago

        Argee. Thinking Marm atm. Everton have looked decent.

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        1. g40steve
          • 7 Years
          11 months, 3 days ago

          Yep, I do like to go against the crowd as well 😉

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  18. JY84
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Jus to clarify.. Besides the double fixtures, why is Savinho such a popular option in WC? Is it because of his record of 10 assists so far? Given a choice, would you prefer Bowen or Savinho?

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    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      City have good fixtures and double. I like Bowen as an option, but you aren't starting him vs Liverpool when you probably have four doublers in attack. Maybe he is benched 31 as well which starts to make him an expensive 5th mid

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  19. ididnt
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Marmoush or Mateta for a 1 week pick? Have only Gvardiol and Munoz from City and Palace so far.

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    1. TallestJohn
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      I made the Marmoush move first with Håland out, on the off chance Nketiah gets a game in place of Mateta. Have now wildcarded to get both in.

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      1. ididnt
        • 14 Years
        11 months, 3 days ago

        And if not wildcarding which one in isolation?

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  20. RICICLE
    • 3 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    I’ve only just learnt of Kluivert’s possible unavailability, are people on WC keeping?

    My WC team as it stands is:

    Raya
    Gabriel - Gvardiol - Munoz
    Sarr - Palmer - Salah - Kluivert
    Isak - Marmoush - Mateta
    ___________________________
    Martinez: Murphy: Trippier: AWB

    Got 2.4m ITB

    Would you swap out Kluivert for anyone else?

    Cheers guys!

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    1. BUZZBOMB ♡
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Im keeping and playing Konsa ahead of him for 1 wk only.

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      1. RICICLE
        • 3 Years
        11 months, 3 days ago

        Decent tactic, tempted to just keep and play Murphy

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    2. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      The Ipswich game was a big part of keeping him for me.

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      1. RICICLE
        • 3 Years
        11 months, 3 days ago

        True, bit if a spanner in the works ain’t it!

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      2. Rwilliams90
        • 14 Years
        11 months, 3 days ago

        Next 4 aren't bad fixtures either.

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  21. Biggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    I just don't see the appeal of Palmer or Foden so have some cash floating around.

    Three mid spots alongside Salah and Saka on WC and £18.9m

    a. Gordon, Sarr and £5.8m (means benching Gordon and playing Saka who i'd possibly bench)
    b. Murphy, Eze and £7.2m (likely Savinho and save £1m)
    c. Murphy, Sarr and £8.2m (probbaly Bowen)

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      A

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  22. Steavn8k
    • 2 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Think I've decided to replace Kluivert. Go Foden for a chance of instans impact or pick Rogers eyeing the double later on?

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    1. Steavn8k
      • 2 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Should be said, I have Marmoush already.

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    2. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      I don't think Foden has instantly impacted anything yet this season outside of those 142 minutes vs Ipswich and Brentford

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      1. Steavn8k
        • 2 Years
        11 months, 3 days ago

        Fair point. Leicester just looks juicy.

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    3. STHH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      I'd go with Foden now. No risk of being rested in comparison to Rogers also playing in CL.

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      1. g40steve
        • 7 Years
        11 months, 3 days ago

        He’s a rank destroyer & capable of large hauls

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        1. Steavn8k
          • 2 Years
          11 months, 3 days ago

          My thoughts exactly and I am chasing

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      2. Steavn8k
        • 2 Years
        11 months, 3 days ago

        Rogers never seem to be resten though, and Foden always a rotation risk.

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    4. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Same dilemma - dropped Kluivert and took a punt on Foden vs Leicester. Easy swap to Saka if he doesn't perform.

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      1. Steavn8k
        • 2 Years
        11 months, 3 days ago

        True, I already have Saka though.

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  23. Donny_Rover
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Really fancy getting Saka in and I can afford him but would cost -4 and mean benching one of:

    Salah (EVE) Bowen (wol) Elanga (MUN) Savinho (LEI)
    Marmoush (LEI) Isak (BRE) Mateta (sou)

    Best to wait a week right?

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    1. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Wait.

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  24. Merlin the Wraith
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    -52 hits here & w/c button pressed. Relief! 🙂 No doubt we'll get stories (some fabricated) of players forgetting.

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  25. MetallicaJack93
    • 2 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Who would you swap Kluivert for? Got 8.1 mil to spend, on wc and happy with the rest

    Raya
    Gvardiol Munoz Kerkez
    Salah Palmer Kluivert Sarr
    Isak Marmoush Mateta
    Areola Gabriel Murphy Trippier

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    1. Boxwoods
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      Saka. No need to save 8M. Robot not coming back anytime soon.

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  26. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    Great! Everyone has just wildcarded into the same team.

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    1. DandyDon
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      why i'm not WC this week. game is so boring most of the time!

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    2. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      I've got 6 different to Metal above. I'm thinking Savinho for Kluivert but not sure

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    3. mr_jones
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      absolutely true

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    4. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      This site represents like 0.001% of the playerbase

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      1. g40steve
        • 7 Years
        11 months, 3 days ago

        There must be 6-7 ghost teams

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        1. x.jim.x
          • 11 Years
          11 months, 3 days ago

          They've really done well at keeping people engaged this season

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  27. mr_jones
    • 7 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    bench two)

    A) Aina
    B) Gabriel
    C) Asensio
    D) Mitoma

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  28. gers23
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    to Wildcard this week or not?

    Sels

    Aina Gabriel Robinson

    Salah Palmer Kluivert Semenyo Mbuemo

    Marmoush Isak

    Fabianski Wisa Chalobah 4.0

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  29. Threat Level Midnight
    • 7 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    On WC, final decision

    A. Gvardiol/Quansah/3.9 keeper
    B. Burn/Konsa/Areola .8 ITB

    Or just go Gvardiol over Kerkez

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    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 3 days ago

      C

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  30. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    11 months, 3 days ago

    On WC.

    Best Kluivert replacement?

    A: Savinho
    B: Rogers
    C: Semenyo
    D: Bowen (Have to downgrade Trippier)
    E: Kluivert, Mateta -> Eze, Evanilson
    F: Keep him

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