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FPL Gameweek 2 Scout Picks: Arsenal triple-up

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With just hours to go before West Ham United and Chelsea get Gameweek 2 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) underway, it’s time to finalise our Scout Picks.

We deliberated over the Scout Squad submissions made by Neale (Editor), Tom (Deputy Editor), Marc (Staff Writer) and Alex (Contributor) before coming up with our final team.

As ever, there are certain restrictions for our picks:

  • An £83.0m budget for our starting XI
  • An overall squad limit of £100.0m
  • No more than three players per team

GAMEWEEK 2 SCOUT PICKS

FPL Gameweek 2 Scout Picks: Arsenal triple-up 1

GOALKEEPER

FPL Gameweek 2 Scout Picks: Arsenal triple-up

Robin Roefs (£4.5m) had a superb debut for Sunderland in Gameweek 1. The goalkeeper recorded four saves in the 3-0 win over West Ham United and ended the match with eight points. We are now backing the Dutchman to replicate that performance against a Burnley side that failed to score in their opener. Crucially, these encounters are often cagey affairs: the last three Championship meetings all resulted in the Clarets failing to score, including two goalless draws at Turf Moor.

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  1. Vlad Tepes
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    What to do with Solanke? Get rid for Evanilson?

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    1. FPL_trail_runner
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Yes or SL or Thiago.

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  2. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Play 1 pls;

    a. Fullkrug v CHE

    b. PM Sarr v MCI

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  3. FPLamateur
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    I’m amazed at his many people have bought in Reijnders this week when everyone was initially avoiding him due to Pep roulette.

    Yes he was very good GW1 and I fully expect him to start the next couple at least but in his position they are stacked.

    CDM - Rodri / Gonzales
    WING - Doku / Bobb
    CM - Cherki / Marmoush / Bernardo / Gundagon / Foden / Kovacic / Reijnders
    ST - Haaland

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    1. FPL_trail_runner
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      He is one of the best mids in the world. I see him starting 90%, (was the first player in my draft when the game launched), saw his performances in Serie A last year and he is just class.

      He will be 9.0mil minimum next year.

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      1. FPLamateur
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Yeah fair enough agree he looks class. Guess if he’s the next KDB then he’s a dead cert to play

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    2. Udogie-style
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      He is too good. He will convince Pep he is indispensable.

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      1. FPLamateur
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Will see what he does this weekend then and then get him in

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    3. Khalico
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      For the price at 5.5m now 5.6m - he’s a good enabler for most

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      1. FPLamateur
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Yeah agree way too cheap. Just would be annoying to pick up a couple of 1 pointers with him if he’s subbed on

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    4. tuvok
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I know what you mean but I think it’s more of a case of (in order of who is first choice)…
      - DM: Rodri, then Nico, then Kov/Gun
      - CM: Bernardo, Reijnders, then Kov/Gun
      - AM: Cherki, Foden, Marmoush (who also competes for LW & CF)

      Obv the roulette comes into play because Pep favours more control in some games, so will play DM + 2 CMs, whereas in others like Burnley at home we might see DM, CM, AM.

      Reijnders benefits from versatility too

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      1. FPLamateur
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Be interesting to see what role he plays this weekend vs a supposedly strong defence

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    5. x.jim.x
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Half the players you've listed as CM either play as 10s or wingers.

      Reijnders only competition is Gundogan or Kovacic - one's collecting a pension and the other is injured.

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    6. Studs Up
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      if he was any other 5.5m you'd expect a return every 3 matches...probably, so a benching now and then shouldn't be a big deal

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  4. Udogie-style
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Not captaining Salah usually comes back to haunt us I know, but tempted to put it on Semenyo?

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  5. PGR
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    What's the better option on Free Hit:

    A) Cucurella, Esteve and Reijnders
    OR
    B) Evanilson, Tosin and Guehi

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    1. Ray85
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      A

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  6. Ray85
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    "Is Wilson to Gordon/Mbuemo/Cunha worth the -4? Or play Wilson and review next week.

    And would you play Diouf or Reinaldo?

    Thanks lads!

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    1. THE CON MAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Wait.
      Reinaldo

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    2. PGR
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I'd play Wilson this week. Bring Cunha/Mbuemo in for next week.

      I'd start Reinaldo ahead of Diouf.

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  7. Dynamic Duos
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    A or B?

    A) Pedro to Mateta
    B) Writz to Mbuemo

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    1. THE CON MAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 1 month ago

      neither

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  8. ididnt
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Play one:

    A. VDV
    B. Gudmundsson
    C. Diouf

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    1. Ray85
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      C

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    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      C

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    3. Udogie-style
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      A

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    4. THE CON MAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 1 month ago

      A

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    5. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      c

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    6. Zenith UK
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      You have the majority of my back line! I'm going with Diouf

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  9. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Those with dub and sanchez who u starting?

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    1. PGR
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Sanchez

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    2. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Sanchez

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    3. vincentwsho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Depends on who your defenders are

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  10. F4L
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    do you think there's a good chance a lot of the South American contingent are sat on the bench gw4 if they're having to play late Wednesday/early Thursday before the Saturday/Sunday?

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Depends on the player/team and available options.

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      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        For example Munoz started every game after each IB. Muniz would likely start (assuming he continues not being called up to Brazil) over Jimenez

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        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          cheers

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  11. FPL_trail_runner
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Any opinions on my attempt at WC into the future template

    This looks like what a future season template could look like :

    Dub
    Ait-Nouri, Cucu, Gabriel,
    Salah Cunha, Sem, Reindeer
    Haaland (C) , Thiago, Strand-larsen

    All potential main men for their clubs, many with pens.

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    1. Quality Quality Qualit
      • 17 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Interesting. Currently I have only 5 of those:

      Dubravka (Kelleher)

      Esteve, Ballard, De Cuyper (Van de Ven Rodon)
      Salah (V), Semenyo, Reijnders, Rice (Kudus)
      Haaland (C), Wood, Ekitike

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    2. Brosstan
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I think Bruno/Mbeumo is pretty likely to become template. United assets have a tendency to rise in price very fast if they do well which is likely in next 2 fixtures.

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      1. Brosstan
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Nevermind didnt see Cunha in there, good punt that as well

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    3. Make FPL Casual Again
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Prefer Munoz to Gabriel given fixtures

      Like how you've squeezed in the two budget forwards, obviously no Ekitike. Don't know much about Thiago, Strand Larsen apparently was good vs City..he on pens?

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      1. FPL_trail_runner
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Yes all forwards should be on pens.

        I think i may go Odegaard this weekend over Cunha possibly, to get more Arsenal attacking options. Would give another week to see who of Cunha /mBuemo to go for Burnley also.

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  12. Zenith UK
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Frimpong injury is a nuisance... Should've just stuck with VVD like I had all pre-season (until I switched Gvardiol to RAN on his injury announcement)... That being said;

    A) Cucurella
    B) Reinildo
    C) Aina
    D) Gabriel/Saliba
    E) Other?

    I was contemplating WC in GW4 (I BB'd GW1) I do not want to start VdV or Gudmundsson

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    1. PGR
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Cucurella

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    2. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Lacroix?

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  13. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Chances of hoever starting this week?

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      New RB signed a few days ago. Not clear if Hoever starts

      https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/mens-first-team/20250819-tchatchoua-becomes-latest-new-arrival/

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  14. ZeBestee
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Do we expect Joao Pedro to start against Westham?

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Hope so !

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      1. ZeBestee
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Really thought of bringing in Wood early on, but now I have missed the boat due to price rise. Wood is a set and forget almost.

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  15. Don Rogers FC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Any thoughts on this FH Team?

    Dubravka
    Gabriel Calafiori RAN
    Reijnders Saka Semenyo Cunha
    Watkins Haaland Mateta

    4.5M 4.0D 4.0D 1m ITB

    A I missing an obvious upgrade wit the £1m?

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    1. FPLamateur
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      You risk Calafiori being subbed before 60 mins for MLS.

      I personally would go Timber and change Dubs to Petrovic

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      1. Don Rogers FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Thanks FPLA, I am also debating Mateta>Wood

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    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Squeeze Mateta up to Gyokeres? RAN to Dorgu to accommodate

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      1. FPL_trail_runner
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Issue with removing RAN is he could be a game breaker if Gvardiol starts in LCB.

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      2. Don Rogers FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Too many Arsenal , That’s got me thinking maybe Saka, wood > Bruno, Gyokeres.

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  16. jeffa79
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Raya (Dubravka)
    Porro Munoz De Cuyper (Dorgu Rodon)
    Salah Palmer Reijnders Wirtz Kudus
    Pedro Watkins (Guiu)

    What would people do here?

    Am thinking Pedro to Evanilson but not sure... any other options?

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    1. Ale Seizer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Really want to give Wirtz more time but Semenyo feels like the right call, especially in the short term. Better fixtures, guaranteed minutes, always in the action and saves 1.4m. No brainer, really.

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    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I'd start dorgu probably. For porro maybe. Save 100% v nice team

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  17. Michelle Davin
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Frimpong to Dorgu not better than Gabriel.Arsenal have difficult upcoming fixtures..

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I've done that transfer. I was tempted by cucu but dorgu frees up some funds and also I have Palmer and Pedro so treble Chelsea might be much

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  18. Sho-kun
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Captain Watkins or Salah?

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I m going Salah

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    2. w00ton
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Salah for me

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    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Watkins

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  19. martynteresa
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Anyone seen the Villa press conference anywhere?

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      1:30

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  20. el polako
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Play Porro hoping for offensive return or Esteve hoping for a clean sheet?

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    1. ZeBestee
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Porro

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      1. el polako
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Yeah live a little

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    2. w00ton
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Porro

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  21. Ribus
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Play Verbruggen (eve) or Dubravka (SUN)?

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  22. andy78
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Start Dorgu(ful) or Keane(BHA)

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Dorgu

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  23. w00ton
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Afternoon all. What to do here with 1FT? roll or do Pedro to Watkins? 2.5itb

    Sels
    RAN - VVD - Murillo
    Salah(c) - Palmer - Reijnders - Kudus - Anderson
    Bowen - Pedro

    (Dubravka) - Van de Ven - Guiu - Esteve

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    1. JT11fc
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Roll

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      1. w00ton
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Thanks

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  24. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Start

    A porro
    B de cruyper (I have kdh)
    C Estève

    Cheers

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    1. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I have both Porro and De Cuyper starting. Benching KDH most likely though since Everton was so poor gw1.

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      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Thanks

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  25. JT11fc
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Saka Palmer Saka Palmer Saka Palmer....no idea who to cap

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Felt a bit dizzy reading your post. You shouldn't hesitate saka 100%

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      1. JT11fc
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Thanks
        I did have him with this fixture in mind, just got cold feet after his lack of threat gw1

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    2. w00ton
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Yeah I would go with Saka

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      1. JT11fc
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Cheers

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  26. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Rodri and Phil [Foden] were out last game, but for just the reason of lack of training and rhythm, they didn't travel to Palermo. They were not ready for 90 minutes against Wolves, but they are ready for tomorrow.

    [Mateo] Kovacic, Josko [Gvardiol], and Savinho are out.

    https://x.com/ManCity/status/1958856386395164993?t=PjKcbWRF-0Ot05ynaa__FQ&s=19

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  27. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Start?

    A Diouf (CHE)
    B VdV (mci)

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Mmh both bad options this weekend. A for attacking returns or B for possible DCs

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    2. w00ton
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      B

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    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      A

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  28. Pompel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Hi all,

    Back to FPL after a 4 years + 1GW hiatus - with an ambition to spend less time than I used to 🙂

    Anyway, my quick and dirty lineup for GW2:

    Sanchez
    Ballard RAN Tosin Saliba
    Reindeer Wirtz Saka
    Watkins(vc) Haaland (c) Wood

    Subs: Dubravka Kudos HTraoré Moreno

    G2G?

    Btw, any big changes in FPL rules since last years that I should be aware of when deciding on strategy?

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    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Moreno???

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      1. Pompel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Just a 4.0m filler, but maybe Gudmundson instead ?

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        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Prefer someone playing like Gud

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          1. Pompel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 1 month ago

            txs, transfer done

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    2. w00ton
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Wirtz to Semenyo maybe?

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      1. Pompel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Would like some Liverpool coverage - but those Bournemouth fixtures yeah

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        1. w00ton
          • 4 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Yeah your fine with Wirtz, just something I would look at if that was me. G2G though

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  29. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Probably see Ederson start...

    Pep [On James Trafford], we will decide tomorrow or tonight after dinner [who will be in the starting XI]. We know the new players bring new energy... James brings youth and desire to play at the Club he grew up with. Happy with the performance, it's just the first game.

    https://x.com/ManCity/status/1958858021842342353?t=Zk-jBv0_w9UNTL22QKEQOQ&s=19

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  30. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Anyone else captaining Palmer?

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    1. JT11fc
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Depends who instead of

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    2. More Tragic
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      His mum.
      Probably.

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    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      No one that followed last week's games

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