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Palace v Forest/Everton v Brighton team news: Grealish + Barry start, no Rutter

23 August 2025 575 comments
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Two more Premier League matches kick off at 14:00 BST today.

Crystal Palace host Nottingham Forest, while Everton welcome Brighton and Hove Albion to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

TEAM NEWS

Chris Richards and Tyrick Mitchell, who were rested in Thursday’s UEFA Conference League play-off first-leg against Fredrikstad, return to the Crystal Palace starting XI.

Jefferson Lerma and Borna Sosa drop to the bench.

Eberechi Eze was replaced by £4.5m Justin Devenny in midweek, and the youngster keeps his place.

Forest are unchanged from the side that beat Brentford last time out.

New signings Douglas Luiz, James McAtee, Omari Hutchinson and Arnaud Kalimuendo are all on the bench.

Jack Grealish and Thierno Barry are both handed starts in Everton’s first outing in their new stadium.

Carlos Alcaraz and Beto have to make do with a place on the bench.

Danny Welbeck has been restored to the Brighton line-up in place of Georginio Rutter, who isn’t in the matchday squad.

LINE-UPS

Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell, Sarr, Devenny, Mateta

Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Clyne, Sosa, Lerma, Esse, Rodney, Cardines, Edouard

Nottingham Forest XI: Sels, Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood

Subs: Gunn, Morato, Luiz, Kalimuendo, Jesus, Hutchinson, Yates, McAtee, Boly

Everton XI: Pickford, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Garner, Iroegbunam, Gueye, Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish, Barry

Subs: Travers, McNeil, Beto, Chermiti, Coleman, Alcaraz, Aznou, Armstrong, Onyango

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, O’Riley, Mitoma, Welbeck

Subs: Steele, Gruda, Hinshelwood, Milner, Boscagli, Kadioglu, Gomez, Veltman, Coppola

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New to Fantasy Football Scout this week is the Live Gameweek page, which you can see on the side menu.

Here you can follow the scores, watch the defensive contribution (DC) points roll in, see who the leading players are for xG and more as the games play out, as seen below:

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  1. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    7 months, 28 days ago

    Expected Palace to be tired and having lost Eze will a bit out of rythm, but they are beating a well rested Forest. Should we still take their assets seriously even with the Thursday games?

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    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Seriously underrated side

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      1. ZeBestee
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Cheers mate

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    2. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Nuno is falling out with the owner so..

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    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      I think Sarr is one of the most underrated picks in the game. His underlying stats from last season are amongst the best. He's a good price, nailed and plays for a good team that can beat anyone on their day.

      Glad I didn't waver on him for the GW1 squad.

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      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        He was woeful for me last season

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        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 11 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Same here absolute troll

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      2. ZeBestee
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Nice

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      3. ZeBestee
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Would you choose Sarr over Kudus?

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    4. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      100% I pick up at least one of their assets every season

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    5. F4L
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      with eze palace would've created a few more decent chances already imo, devenney has had space. but yeah they still good, forest abit disjointed at the minute defensively. getting passed through the lines with some ease

      dont think Thursday matches will be too bad for palace, they're hardly playing vs top teams. plus if im not mistaken, they only have 6 group stage matches

      either way their defence is rock solid

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      1. ZeBestee
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Nice explanation. Thanks

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    6. Haalander
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      They’re solid. Two and half games now and been good in all and two of those teams they played are playing to win the league

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  2. Zilla
    • 8 Years
    7 months, 28 days ago

    I used to get points in this game, not sure how anymore.

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Lol

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  3. adstomko
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 28 days ago

    Starting to think 4 at the back is the new meta.
    My whole back line is on the verge of DC points.

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    1. Moon Dog
        7 months, 28 days ago

        I went for three of the biggest DC monsters from last season and I'm no where fecking near!

        Murillo (3), Tarkowski (2), Milenkovic (3)

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        1. adstomko
          • 9 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Bad luck that.
          I went Romero, Lacroix, Collins, Diakité, Bijol. Buzzing.

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    2. Zalk
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Tarkowski doing his best to throw any potential CS out the window...please stop.

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    3. Hughes Your Daddy
      • 13 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Adam Wharton's passing just sublime, really need to keep him this season

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      1. Warby84
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Anfield next summer haha

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    4. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Would you do Palmer and guiu to Gordon and mateta for -4? Means benching kdh (which should be a good idea anyway)

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      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Could also sell kdh for Sarr instead of guiu and play 352

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    5. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      However, 3 more popular players in my team have now been injured so far this week (Saka, Palmer & RAN), so FHing could see me losing money on all of them before my WC in GW4 (or maybe 5). Do you think I should continue with the plan to FH? I won't be keeping Saka on the WC, and Palmer & RAN are in the Maybe pile.

      I already missed out on the Haaland price rise, and would want to make the decision soon (maybe today) so I can start bringing in other players who may rise. Here's my team:

      Verbruggen
      Cucurella Munoz RAN*
      Wirtz Zubimendi Palmer* Saka*
      Gyokeres Ekitike Pedro(c)

      Bizot | King (che), Diouf, AWB (NFO) | 1FT. 0.5 ITB

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      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Fail. First paragraph should be:

        I'm facing a bit of a dilemma. Plan was to FH this coming week since I had 6 Arsenal and Liverpool players playing each other (5 now that I sold Frimpong for Munoz).

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        1. adstomko
          • 9 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Similar situation here. I think it’s worth the FH and stomaching the loss in value, which will probably come to 0.5 in total max.
          Then, you can assess if Palmer needs to go as well as Saka.
          GW3 is full of equal-matched teams which could be 2 pointers all round

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          1. Deulofail
            • 10 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            Oof, 0.5 would be huge. I would hope that lots of wildcards minimise the price drops. And some intervention from Mark at the towers who own Saka and Palmer

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      2. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Wait for news from Palmer and Saka imo

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      3. ZeBestee
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        I think Saka will most probably be out for longer out of the 3, so he needs to go first. For Palmer you wait while Ait Nouri can be benched for Diouf.

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        1. ZeBestee
          • 11 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Also Zubi to someone else.

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          1. Deulofail
            • 10 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            You're suggesting taking a hit to sell Saka & Zubimendi and benching Palmer and RAN for Diouf and King/AWB?

            Would result in a pretty awful looking GW3 team I think :/ Not that I have a lot of choice (unless I FH). I think Zubi could be decent value against Liverpool, though. Would be almost *expecting* a 4-pointer at a minimum.

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        2. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          I have similar issues. Saka pulled his hammy so we can pretty much say goodbye to him till after the International break. Eze could be a good pick.

          Palmer may be ok with an extra week of rest.

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          1. ZeBestee
            • 11 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            Yeah Palmer is a hold imo, unless you want to bring in Haaland.

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    6. Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      This week has been awful. Saka going off injured was really the nail in the coffin. Captained him and he went off just as Arsenal started to get momentum. Was my last chance to salvage this week.

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      1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
        • 9 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Only other alternative is a Marc Guehi hattrick.

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      2. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        So early in the season don't panic 🙂

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      3. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Same

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      4. ZeBestee
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        I had Palmer as captain, and was disappointed he didnt start but at least Gyok bailed me out so far with 62 points with Tark, Salah and Murillo. Its very early though

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      5. Not again Shirley
        • 9 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Plenty more weeks mate. Don’t worry about it.

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    7. windowview
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Remember to trust your gut more often. A few days ago I asked for thoughts about captaining João Pedro as West Ham were so poor, and the overwhelming consensus was that I shouldn't - so I stuck with Haaland as the safe bet. I know normally that'd be the correct move, but now I'm kicking myself.

      I'm not blaming anyone but myself, and I did ask for the advice - but sometimes it pays to do what you feel like!

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      1. ZeBestee
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        But Pedro could have as well be benched, so it was a bit of a risky pick. He looks very good now going forward though

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      2. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Yeah but if Palmer hadn’t been out who knows what score he’d have got..
        Pure luck this week

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    8. Zalk
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Great result this with all palace players but Guyehi being under 10% EO.

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    9. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Get in! Sarr/Munoz double up 🙂

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      1. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Nice

        I’ve Devenny and Mateta lol

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    10. el polako
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Going Villa instead of Palace assets derailed the start of the season for me.

      The only team which looked worse that Villa so far is West Han.

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      1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
        • 9 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        I think Villa and Newcastle fall off substantially. Neither team is in a good space, little investment, lots of negativity. Highest either gets is probably 8th.

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        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 11 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Newcastle with v nice fixtures coming up though

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        2. Not again Shirley
          • 9 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Newcastle played well last week though, granted against a poor Villa. Will be interesting to see how they play tomorrow against Liverpool. That will be a good gauge of where they are.

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        3. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          I think both will be okay but competing on two fronts

          European and domestic under financial constraints is tying one arm behind the back of the squad.

          Collymore claims PSR increases wages because players can hold out for a premium because they have less room for manoeuvre, or something? I didn't really follow his thread.

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    11. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Sarr or Mateta who do you prefer ? Cheers

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      1. _Ninja_
        • 15 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Prefer Sarr due to Pedro, Richy, Wood, Ekitike, Gyokeres, Haaland in the striker positions

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        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 11 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Cheers ninja

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      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        I am replacing either Watkins or Rogers ... so depending who you are ditching. Sarr for me coming first.

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        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 11 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Cheers zico

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    12. Puntillimon
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      minteh looks really bright - just no end product so far.

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      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Both solid picks

        Good options across all attacking positions

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    13. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Dear FFS

      Please update the ticker

      Thanks

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    14. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Any good Free hit GW3 drafts yet?

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      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        I don't think it's a good week to fh

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        1. Silecro
          • 8 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Already commited to it before season started given my team fixtures so no turning back now

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    15. sozopol
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Not watching, Mateta looking likely for points? Only 1 last week, if he blanks again not sure how much longer I can hold steady at that price

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      1. JBG
        • 7 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Should've scored 1st half, Sels made a decent save.

        Other than that, just some half chances

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    16. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Joao pedro or Gyokeres ?

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      1. ZeBestee
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Pedro

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      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Pedro for now due to fixtures

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      3. RICICLE
        • 3 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Pedro, Arsenal fixtures suck and Leeds keeper was basically just a subbuteo figurine yesterday

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      4. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Gyokeres when the fixtures turn

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    17. Puntillimon
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      verbruggen minteh murillo - not going well. 🙁

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    18. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Two nil to the Toffees

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      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Grealish plays it back to Garner to smash it in the bottom corner

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    19. Hughes Your Daddy
      • 13 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Ref doesn't seem to want to give Forest players yellows again this half.

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      1. JBG
        • 7 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Just gave Sels a YC

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        1. Hughes Your Daddy
          • 13 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          lol yeah "timing" 😀

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    20. JBG
      • 7 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Grealish assist again. Garner G

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    21. Waynoo
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      What a hit son

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    22. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Sels yc for time wasting lol

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      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 13 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        First time I've ever seen a player from the trailing team get a card for time wasting.

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    23. el polako
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      KDH involved in the celebrations.

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    24. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Grealish essential? 😛

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      1. Moon Dog
          7 months, 28 days ago

          That goal was all Garner. Incredible hit from far out.

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        • keefy59
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Now with the same number of assists as the last 2 seasons .

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      2. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Mateta Goal needed

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        1. RICICLE
          • 3 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Munoz goal needed for me

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      3. chocolove
        • 15 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Super jack!

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      4. F4L
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        cho g
        ndoye a

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      5. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Forest

        1-1

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