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UCL Fantasy Matchday 13: FPL Reactions’ team reveal

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The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League (UCL) returns on Tuesday with Matchday 13 – and so does the competition’s official Fantasy game.

Ahead of the deadline, we’ve got a team reveal from Louis (FPL Reactions), our resident European football expert who co-hosts the official UCL Fantasy podcast.

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Coming into Matchday 13, I almost think we could do with another few weeks without Champions League football. The sheer number of injuries is overwhelming, taking into account that many have recently eliminated Liverpool assets. Let’s take a look at each of my current team’s issues.

GOALKEEPERS

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Alisson Becker’s exit means I don’t have a Tuesday goalkeeper, which isn’t ideal. My Wednesday stopper is Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel (€5.0m), about to face the best attack around. It’s far from ideal, but I generally don’t mind sacrificing goalkeepers at this point, as they bring limited potential.

DEFENDERS

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In defence, there are even more problems to solve. Denzel Dumfries (€5.5m) is injured for several weeks, while centre-backs Gabriel (€5.5m) and Nico Schlotterbeck (€5.0m) are both done for the season.

My remaining two aren’t exactly great either: Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-jae (€5.2m) has been suffering with fatigue, whilst Inter’s Benjamin Pavard (€5.0m) hasn’t even been starting.

MIDFIELDERS

 

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  1. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Who is revealing a team here? They should reveal themselves first!

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  2. pakornk
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Guys, help for AM for 32 and 33.
    1. GW32 - Howe or Glasner
    2. GW33 - Howe, Glasner, Pep or Arteta?

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    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      New Southampton manager for the bounce.

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    2. Punter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      I’m in the same boat as you, was originally thinking Glasner both (I played Frank for 10 points in 31) and I’m now thinking it’s clearly Howe 32, then Glasner or Arteta 33.

      Palace does have the table bonus opportunity in both GW32 games but they’re probably likely to lose both, away to MCI and NEW, could easily be 0 points.

      Howe has 2 home games in 32, MUN and CRY, they can for sure win one or both for 6-12 points plus goals.

      Glasner has table bonus again in 1/2 games in 33 but Arteta could be a safer 12+ points.

      The worst thing that can happen with AM chip is your manager loses with no goals and 0 points. Need to target wins.

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

        Yeah those of us with AM chip left might have our vision a little blurred by memory of our friends' AM chip on moyes for approx 20 points in 1 weel

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        1. Tazah
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 6 days ago

          To be honest I still regret not going for the TC Salah back then even though I was one of the Moyes AM bunch...... No one will replicate that Salah haul (even Salah himself now), but it's possible you can get a manager haul

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    3. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Howe in 32, then re-assess.

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  3. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Last Man Standing GW31 (91 teams)

    Safety score = 53
    Top score = 72 by 6 managers

    23 teams to be removed, 68 teams through to GW32
    Up to 30% or minimum 21 out next GW
    Congrats to the Final 68! 🙂

    https://plan.livefpl.net//LMS still needs autosubs

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

    Rashford would miss next week's UCL QF second leg vs PSG if he receives a booking on Wednesday night.

    This would probably increase his chances of starting against Southampton and first game in DGW33

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    1. Nolberto Solano
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Probably makes Watkins a no go

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  5. aussie-trav
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Salah, Raya, Gabriel, Dumfries, schlotterbeck- OUT
    Vitnha, Donnarumma, Hakimi, Rudiger, Dimarco- IN.
    All in PSG

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    1. Nolberto Solano
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Better options than Vitinha? Kvara, Dembele, barcola surely?

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      1. aussie-trav
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 5 days ago

        Got Dembele. Looks like a stuff up on Arsenal.

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  6. Mackans
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Who is the best Newcastle defender? Money is no issue

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Livra works for me, Schar is probably due though.

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    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Livra has form.

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    3. Nolberto Solano
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Livra

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

      Burns due

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      1. Gazwaz80
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        Schar got an assist and hit the bar, soooo….

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        1. SpaceCadet
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 6 days ago

          Imagine what he’d do if he got a goal

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  7. Bobby Crush
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    I find Villa too risky with the rotation and a blank 34.

    A Brighton player in could be good, but who do you bench then?

    Only thing that catches my eye is a sideways move:
    Bruno G to Murphy

    Raya Areola
    Munoz Gvardiol Burn - AWB, Gabriel
    Bruno G Eze Salah Saka - Elanga
    Mateta Isak Marmoush

    2FTs

    Thanks!

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    1. Nolberto Solano
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      I would do Bruno G to Murphy

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      1. Bobby Crush
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        Thanks!
        Nothing else stands out?

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        1. Nolberto Solano
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 6 days ago

          Not really. What is your chip strategy? I’m going to bring in 2 arsenal next week for the double (probably Gabriel and Semenyo out for Saliba and Saka) then FH34. I have Salah, Bowen/Bruno and Isak as my single game players, which I’m comfortable having over villa players

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          1. Bobby Crush
            • 11 Years
            1 year, 6 days ago

            BB 33, no FH left.
            Pondering if I should TC this week.

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  8. Nolberto Solano
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Who is better to keep for rest of season? Looking to replace one for Murphy this week. Will FH 34

    A) Bruno
    B) Bowen

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    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Tough choice. Go with team and player form?
      Both teams have little to play for, with United more safe.

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      1. Nolberto Solano
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        Yeah. Both have plum fixture GW33 which I would play one of them. Bowen vs SOU looks tasty

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        1. Bobby Crush
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 6 days ago

          Bowen could even get something vs Liverpool.

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    2. Nightcrawler
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      sell bruni

      bowen has the easiest fixture next gw

      and possible dgw in 36

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  9. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    When would u use ur TC and on Whom ??
    A- Isak GW 32
    B- Saka GW 33
    C- Marmosh GW 33
    D- Other choice mention him

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

      B

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    2. Nightcrawler
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      save it for 36 if u still have bb

      whoever wins out of forest and city in the cup has a juicy dgw

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

        Ok, but who would you go for out of either of those two teams?

        It’s kind of a lottery for Forest if Wood is still out.

        And which City player if Haaland is also still out?

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

      A

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

      A
      I'm on C because I'll BB in 32.

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    5. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Cheers

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    6. Onemorespin
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      A

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    7. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      GW 36 doubler?

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      1. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        Yes Maybe

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

    What's the maximum and minimum amount of doubleing teams in gameweek 37?

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    1. Nightcrawler
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      its 36. max is 4, minimum is 0

      if villa win their cup semi and spurs win their eruop quarter, minimum is 2

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

        ^this!

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

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2025/04/07/when-will-double-gameweek-36-blank-gameweek-37-be-confirmed

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    3. rokonto
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Sorry, 36 thanks Nightcrawler

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  11. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    We’re building a wicker man! Wooohooooo! Ooops.

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      😆

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Does this mean you want me to ask here also?

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    3. Merlin the Wraith
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Oh my word! What have I got myself into?? 😀

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      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        You're going to be in it if you don't post a cat picture on Nirvana pronto! 😉

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        1. Merlin the Wraith
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 6 days ago

          Singed fur!!

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  12. Onemorespin
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Would you take a minus 4 for a keeper on a bench boost, i may have messed up the wildcard lol

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

      Depends who you are selling/buying.

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      1. Onemorespin
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        It would likely be Verbruggen for Fabianski so i have funds for a defender

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

          Certainly did mess up the WC with Flappy in your team.

          A DGW GK would soften the hit. If insistent on BB32, I would probably make the move to remove non playing GK to Verbruggen with favourable home fixture against Leicester

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          1. Onemorespin
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 6 days ago

            tell me about it!
            Thank you

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    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Not if the other starts.

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      1. Onemorespin
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        Yeah unfortunately not ha

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        1. Bobby Crush
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 6 days ago

          Then you could, but can you not wait with BB rather?

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          1. Onemorespin
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 6 days ago

            Think even if i wait i will need to take the hit bc on BB 33 i dont have the best fixtures (i.e Newcastle Forest players etc)

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    3. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      If they double seems easy decision.

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  13. EWH2020
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Anyone considering FH 36?

    Think I have enough to navigate to GW34 with maybe 1x hit.

    FH 36 won't be known until after GW34 so no one will be able to prepare for it. Thinking it could be gold if a decent DGW is announced

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    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      I would if I had the FH still.

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

      I am, but only if Spurs reach the EL semifinal. We'll know that before GW33 deadline.
      If there will be a DGW36, we'll know only after GW34.

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    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Most teams are quite prepared for it though, at least on the Palace/Villa/City end, and to a slightly lesser extent Forest. As for the non-cup-finalist GW37 opponents, Spurs/West Ham/Wolves/Bournemouth don't really appeal to me sufficiently to warrant saving FH

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    4. syke63
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      Planning it too. Will have a decent 10 for gw34 plus the AM active as well for an eleventh. If the doubles set up properly there could be a field of doublers possibly leaving out Arsenal and Liv.

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  14. EWH2020
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    DGW36 won't be known until after GW34*

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  15. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    What do you think guys?
    Just Kluivert to Rogers and bench Bruno?

    Pope
    Munoz | Burn | Gvardiol
    Salah | Palmer | Bruno | Sarr
    Isak | Mateta | Marmoush

    Areola | Kluivert* | Konsa | Justin

    Thanks

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

      Await midweek games?

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      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 6 days ago

        Yes will wait just gathering early thoughts, thanks

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

    Benching dilemmas (may become clearer closer to deadline after UCL 1st leg)

    Any factors missing I should consider?

    A. Saka v BRE (H)
    B. Savinho v CRY (H)

    1. Saliba v BRE (H)
    2. Gvardiol v CRY (H)

    - Saka may not start and get limited mins with UCL 2nd leg in mind
    - Savinho against Palace defence that has Guehi suspended and Lacroix possible concussion (concussion sub)
    - Man City in the early Sat KO and could get a team leak before deadline
    - Gvardiol may continue at CB but good for bonus due to Nunes/O'Reilly playing in defence but classified as midfielders
    - Gvardiol playing against 2 Palace attackers (Sarr and Mateta in my team)
    - Arsenal and City CS % at 39% and 35% respectively

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    1. Onemorespin
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      B1 I think

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

      Saliba vs. Gvardiol is anyone's guess. I'd lean Saliba to increase the ceiling of the team.
      You need a plan for the Saka vs. Savinho as it could be a last minute thing.
      A) Savinho start is leaked
      B) No Savinho leak
      If Savinho is benched, then I reckon you'd start Saka.

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

        If Savinho benching is leaked, maybe you could even consider Gvardiol or Saliba first on the bench.

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        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 5 days ago

          Currently bussed on Saliba starting over Gvardiol.

          Yeah agreed it will be a last minute decision.

          Savinho leaked to start:
          Start Savinho, bench Saka 1st sub and Gvardiol

          No leak/ Savinho doesn't start:
          Start Saka and Gvardiol 1st sub

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          1. mookie
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 5 days ago

            If no leaks, I'd expect Savinho starts this one. Just my opinion.

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            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 7 Years
              1 year, 5 days ago

              Savinho did start the reverse fixture. I was checking earlier how Pep/City setup against Palace back 3/5 to compare against the team against Amorim/United.

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  17. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Decisions, decisions

    1. For DGW32 and GW34 only:

    A) Gordon
    B) Murphy

    2.

    C) Kerkez (FUL) + Kerkez (MUN) + 4pts
    D) Livramento (MUN) + Livramento (CPL) + Livramento (IPS)

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  18. Babit1967
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    I seriously regret Foden to Gordon there - I knew the risks but took the gamble. It now sounds like Gordon could be missing for a while, would you move to Murphy/Barnes or look to bring in Livra instead on a ft?

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

      Murphy is the one to get, imo.

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      1. Babit1967
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 5 days ago

        Cheers mate

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  19. Bobby Crush
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    1b, 2b for me
    Gordon still out, and BOU defense ropey now.

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    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      deloufail reply

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  20. FFLNeanderthal
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    G2G?

    Raya
    Burn Gvardiol Munoz
    Sarr Murphy Salah Rogers
    Isak Mateta Marmoush

    Subs: Areola, Dunk, Timber, Saka

    Thinking Rogers over Saka is the right one this week? TC Isak, BB33, FH34 is plan for next few weeks.

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  21. Gazwaz80
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Hi all, I have Schär Murphy Isak Muñoz and Mateta for the doubles, should I get rid of Savinho CRY (H) for another Palace mid, Eze maybe? Cheers…

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  22. The Mighty Whites
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Got Burn, Murphy, Isak, Munoz, Sarr & Mateta - on AM for next two weeks and playing BB in 35/36.

    A: Sarr to Rogers and AM Glasner
    B: Burn to VDB / Agbadou / Dunk / Andersen and AM Howe

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  23. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    A) BB32 with Sels(EVE H) Rogers (sou a) Milenko(EVE H) Gvardiol(CRY H)

    B) TC32 Isak

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  24. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Sick of people trying to gain favouritism at work by various means such as offering a free meal at their relatives restaurant or whatever. As worse as those who pay content creators money to help them play their own game.

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    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      *free meal to the boss

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

    Keep an eye for news on this

    "there was a worrying sight as Tino Livramento limped gingerly out of the mixed zone"

    https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tino-livramento-injury-scare-fabian-31374222

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    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      No need to keep an eye on that, as I've got Burn.

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    2. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 5 days ago

      Fcking lol, players are made of papers

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

    I was all set to BB33 but looking at the bench in gw32 & gw33, it seems BB32 might be the better option.

    When to use BB?

    A. GW32 - Sels(EVE), Asensio (sou), Saliba(BRE) & Gvardiol (CRY)

    B. GW33 - Sels(tot), Milenkovic, Murphy(avl), Livramento

    In GW33, I can use upto 2FT's to improve the bench. So I could have maybe 2 dgw players on there (only from villa & man city though as maxed out on arsenal and palace)

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    1. lets talk about 6
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 6 days ago

      im in a similar boat and leaning towards just getting it out of the way in 32 and save the transfers in 33

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  27. lets talk about 6
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 6 days ago

    Which is a better BB?

    32
    martinez bradley savinho timber/saliba

    33
    Martiez Isak bradley Livramento

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    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 5 days ago

      In your case I think Martinez and Isak being on the bench swings it in gw33's favour

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  28. Skout
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 5 days ago

    Play Saka or Sav?

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  29. Reddonkeyham 42
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 5 days ago

    If Rogers plays full 90 midweek, are you starting him at the weekend?

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    1. Sun God Nika
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 days ago

      Depends on your bench options, i would still play tbf

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  30. Sun God Nika
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 5 days ago

    Genuinely need advice on my BB options as multiple injuries have screwed me over the last couple gws

    Current team (1FT) No WC (Still have TC FH BB)

    Pickford (Fabianski)
    Kerkez Robinson Munoz (Greaves Gabriel)
    Murphy Salah Palmer Mbuemo Gibbs White
    Isak Evanlison Marmoush

    Currently it doesn't make sense to even attempt a BB33 since ill needing to do over 4-5 at minimum transfers to get it viable which means -8 or more

    So should i aim for a GW36 BB instead?

    Cheers and appreciated

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