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42 GW1 FPL Team Reveals: Ultimate Expert Guide (Winners, Pundits, Hall of Famers and FFS Staff)

15 August 2025 737 comments
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The final pre-season week before Fantasy Premier League’s (FPL) Gameweek 1 deadline has been jam-packed with advice from Fantasy experts of all hues, as everyone (including Fantasy Football Scout, of course) tries to share their wisdom.

Frankly, reading it all can be a bit overwhelming, taking up a lot of time that FPL managers no longer have.

To help you out, Scout have collected 42 of the top Team Reveals together in one place, coming from former winners, pro pundits and our own staff.

Notes have been deliberately kept simple, allowing you to smoothly scan, but some have external links that add more information. Whilst we can’t guarantee it’s the answer to life, the universe and everything, it should give you a leg up into Gameweek 1.

PRO PUNDITS

1. Zophar (14/08/2025)
– Credentials: Eight top 10K finishes, FPL Wire co-host & FFS Contributor
– Formation: 3-5-2
– Captain: Salah
– Key Points: Salah, Wirtz, attacking defenders, prepping for a Gameweek 6 Free Hit
– More Here

2. FPL General (14/08)
– Credentials: Three top 500 finishes, Leading podcast host & FFS Contributor
– Formation: 3-5-2
– Captain: Palmer
– Key Points: No Salah but there’s Wirtz, Gakpo, Fernandes and Saka, plus double Nottingham Forest defence
– More Here


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  1. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    How does it look guys? Worried about no Salah..

    Sels
    Tarkowski - Munoz - Van De Ven
    Sarr (palace) - Wirtz - Bruno - Palmer - Anderson
    Haaland - Bowen

    Dubravka - De Cuyper - Dorgu - Guiu

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    1. PScholes18
      • 5 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      G2G

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Worrying won't change a thing. A man who never tries can never maje a mistake and learn from it. I've no Pool players.

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    3. FPL Elephant
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      You’ll be celebrating if Salah blanks!

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  2. PScholes18
    • 5 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Last decision. What to do?

    A: Reijnders with 0.5 ITB
    B: Rutter

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    1. FPL Elephant
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      A

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    2. ebb2sparky
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      B

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  3. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    What one?

    A) Mateta, Rogers, 4.5m mid
    B) Guiu, Wirtz, Reijnders

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    1. FPL Elephant
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      B

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    2. Stranger Mings
      • 5 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      B

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    3. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      A, purely because they have already had a season in the PL.

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  4. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Burnley defence poor in their last Premier League season, tactically naive some might say. Lower level Championship defence was class.

    Worth doubling defence with Dubravka and Esteve or get a Leeds defender?

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    1. Mr.K
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      All I say is that Burnley has a different team and different manager than what they did in their last PL run. They might still end up being terrible, but I don't think their last run has anything to do with anything right now.

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      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Cheers. I'll get Esteve for Rodon.

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    2. FPL Elephant
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      It’s worth looking at whether you’re happy with your defence in GW4. If not, I’d suggest Rodon

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    3. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Should have saud they'll be benched most weeks unless their defence looks decent.

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  5. Saka Punch
    • 7 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Bench one:

    A) De Cuyper (FUL)
    B) Diouf (sun)
    C) Reijnders (wol)

    Thanks

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    1. FPL Elephant
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      De Cuyper

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    2. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      A

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  6. JJO
    • 13 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Final preparations:
    A) Bruno + Fulkrug
    B) Tielemans + Gyokeres
    C) Rogers + Pedro
    D) Rogers + Gyokeres (downgrade PP to VdV)

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      D for the punt.

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    2. rdpx
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      None of these players are really in my radar I'm afraid, apart from JPedro, who I have.

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    3. Fantasyfreaks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      I have c

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    4. FPL Elephant
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      C

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    5. Mr.K
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      I'd go C but the lad who said D for the punt isn't wrong either.

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    6. JJO
      • 13 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Thank you guys

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  7. rdpx
    • 14 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Best 4.5 defs?

    A. Konsa
    B. Obi Wan Bissaka
    C. Dalot
    D. Diouf
    E. That cheap guy from Leeds
    F. Others?

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    1. rdpx
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Nb. Good luck everyone

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    2. JJO
      • 13 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Not C certainly
      D B A, maybe in that order
      Can you help me above?

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      1. rdpx
        • 14 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Not sure I want 2x WHU DEF tbh

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        1. JJO
          • 13 Years
          7 months, 23 days ago

          If you need 2 then choose 1 from wham and Konsa
          From these options

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    3. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      D.

      Guehi, though a move might cut his starts.

      Van de Ven.

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      1. rdpx
        • 14 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        I have Munoz

        VDV thanks will have a look

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    4. FPL Elephant
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Dorgu, Richards, Anderson, VDV

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  8. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Who would you pick to sometimes roar te with De Cuyper?
    Konsa, VDV or more exciting Dorgu?

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    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      There’s Diouf but not really sure about WH

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    2. rdpx
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Why is Dorgu exciting?

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      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Playing wingback

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    3. King Kun Ta
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Have Dorgu & VdV

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  9. King Kun Ta
    • 10 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Ready 2 rumble? Ta!

    Sanchez Dubravka
    NecoW Diouf de Cuyper VdV Dorgu
    Salah Wirtz Palmer Ndiaye Reijnders
    Watkins Pedro Giui

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    1. PScholes18
      • 5 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Yes

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  10. ebb2sparky
    • 15 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    A) Fullkrug and Porro
    B) Evanilson and VDV

    I think B is better long term but A for GW1?

    What do you think?

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    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      You are right

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      1. ebb2sparky
        • 15 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Thanks. Think I'll go A since most likely I'll wildcard in gw4 anyway

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  11. C. SAMBA
    • 13 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Bottomed.

    A) Harry wilson & Munoz
    B) RAN & KDH

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    1. rdpx
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      A

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    2. JJO
      • 13 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Munoz and KDH and save 0,5

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      1. Big Mike
        • 3 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Aye

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  12. Khalico
    • 10 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Any update on Kelleher?

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  13. Vasshin
    • 7 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    I was pretty set on Rijinders but reading through the comment section now I have my doubts.

    What should i do:
    1. Rijinders, Rutter, Murrilo
    2. Tielemans Rutter Neco
    3. Ndiaye Rutter Andersen

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  14. Conners
    • 7 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Sod it. Thrown Cherki in.

    Worst case scenario he can be a Rogers placeholder.

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  15. ball c
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Will Rogers start?

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    1. davemk
      • 1 Year
      7 months, 23 days ago

      I'm banking on it.

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    2. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      I'm sure he will

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  16. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Best £5.5m midfielder?

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  17. juicewagz
    • 10 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Bench Dewsbury-Hall or Diouf?

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    1. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Diouf. I have a nasty feeling that Sunderland will score.

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  18. FPL Elephant
    • 8 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Gakpo, Wirtz and Ekitike?
    Triple threat too much? Or a good differential?

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    1. Thicksolidtight
      • 3 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Like it. Do it. You are you

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    2. Mr.K
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      If I'd go salahless I'd go with these three.

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  19. Thicksolidtight
    • 3 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    So how excited is everyone on a scale of 0-10?

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    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      4

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      1. Thicksolidtight
        • 3 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        'Bah humbug!' bitm2007 cries!

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    2. Mr.K
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      7

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      1. Thicksolidtight
        • 3 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        That's what we like to see. I'm flirting with the outer edges of 8

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        1. Mr.K
          • 12 Years
          7 months, 23 days ago

          I almost said 8 but then realized I'm not quite there if I'm honest

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          1. Thicksolidtight
            • 3 Years
            7 months, 23 days ago

            Thanks for the honesty. Re-assess at 18:29.

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  20. AnyoneButLiverpool
    • 6 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    gudmundsson Or rodon? Help me please

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    1. Forlorn Hope
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Think Rodon more likely to get DefCON pts

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      1. ebb2sparky
        • 15 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        I notice some flags amongst the leeds defenders. Is Rodon likely to start when everyone is fit?

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    2. Thicksolidtight
      • 3 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Rodon, lad. Think Bijol is the best if you can bench him gw1

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  21. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Lack of Arsenal in most of those drafts. Are you guys who are going without them planning to bring them in for GW2, and if so how?

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    1. Conners
      • 7 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      It's the fixtures after GW2 that put me off.

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      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Yes. I've Saka but am planning to switch to Bruno from GW3.

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    2. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Watkins > Gyokeres for me

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    3. Moon Dog
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Defensive side, so feel their attackers are a little overpriced. And with the arrival of defcons their defence isn't even good value compared to defenders like Murillo and Tarkowski.

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      • King Kun Ta
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Maybe Gyo in GW2…saved some mitb

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      • Mr.K
        • 12 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        I have Gabriel and Rice but I can't say I'm not worried about the fixtures.

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        1. Thicksolidtight
          • 3 Years
          7 months, 23 days ago

          I've got Rice too. He doesn't seem to be being backed by many on here, but I think he'll have a great points-filled season and be good value at 6.5.

          Disclaimer: I am a known and notorious buffoon

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    4. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      1. BB team
      Bizot | Verbruggen
      Konsa | Tosin | NWilliams | VdV | Diouf
      (S)alah | Palmer | Reijnders | Kudus | Paqueta
      Watkins | Ekitike | JP

      2. Non-BB team
      Sels
      Cucu | Porro | Murillo
      (S)alah | Palmer | Wirtz | Reijnders | Kudus
      Watkins | JP

      Dubravka, Gudmundsson, Esteve, Guiu

      Sorta leaning towards 2...

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      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Sorry, NWiliiams, not Murillo, in 2

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        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 months, 23 days ago

          I've had to do that as well to get Saka in (I've got Saka, Tark and Anderson instead of Cucu (not sure about Chelsea D), Wirtz, & Kudus

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      2. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        After much deliberation I've opted for non BB, with Saka squeezed in for GW2. No matter how hard I tried too many comprises were being made to keep Salah, Palmer, Watkins in the team as well.

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      3. Big Mike
        • 3 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Yep, option 2 for me.

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    5. Haul or Nothing
      • 6 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Which 2 of

      Cucu
      Frimpong
      RAN

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      1. Big Mike
        • 3 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Cucu and RAN.

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    6. Zoostation
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      G2G?

      Kelleher (Valdi)

      Milenkovic Tarkowski VDV (Diouf, Esteve)

      Salah Palmer Bruno I Sarr Reijnders

      Watkins Bowen (Guiu)

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      1. Big Mike
        • 3 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Not sure about Bowen I'd downgrade to Mateta and then use the extra 0.5m to bring in either Sels or Sanchez as you main goalie.

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    7. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      which 3 would you have?

      a. Wirtz, Kudus, Beto

      b. Bruno. PM Sarr, Fullkrug

      And GO 🙂

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      1. Thicksolidtight
        • 3 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        B. Think fullkrug is great value and fernandes will have a great season points-wise. Would rather go Dewsbury-hall than PMSarr but there's not much in it. I also wouldn't be sniffing round Everton attackers, especially not Beto now big bad bulky beauty Barry is plotting to become first-choice up front.

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    8. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      A) MGW
      B) Rogers

      Have Watkins if it makes any difference

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      1. Big Mike
        • 3 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        B by a country mile.

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    9. ball c
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Which option:

      

A) Neco - Rogers - Fulkrug



      B) Milenkovic - KDH - Mateta



      A has the fixtures even though I’ve been on B all week.

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    10. Big Sam Time
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      How's this looking?

      Sels
      Tarkowski, porro, neco
      Rogers, Salah, gakpo, Palmer, Anderson
      Watkins, bowen

      Bench. Dubravaka,

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      1. Big Sam Time
        • 8 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Andersen, esteve, guiu

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    11. Saka White Rice
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Who is Reijnders competition now that we know Savinho is injured?

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      1. Big Mike
        • 3 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Bobb, Cherki, Foden, Bernardo Silva, Gundogan............

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    12. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      A) 6.5 mid (I Sarr) & Wood (3-4-3)
      B) Wirtz & Reijnders (3-5-2)

      Salah, Palmer, Kuds, xxx, xxx
      Watkins, Gyokeres, xxx

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      1. Big Mike
        • 3 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        B but I would prefer KDH instead of Reijnders as I reckon his minutes are more secure

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