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The Scout Squad: Our top picks for FPL Gameweek 3

29 August 2025 276 comments
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The Scout Squad sees our in-house team discuss who they think the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players are for Gameweek 3 in isolation.

Sam, Marc, Tom F and Neale explain their picks for the upcoming Gameweek in the article below.

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The focus is only on the upcoming Gameweek with the Scout Squad, so there’s no medium-term planning involved.

The players who get the most votes are much more likely to make the Scout Picks, although the final XI can’t exceed £83.0m – so occasionally, we have to source cheaper alternatives.

Each of our writers must meet the following requirements for this feature:

  • At least one sub-£5.0m goalkeeper
  • At least one sub-£5.0m defender
  • At least one sub-£6.0m midfielder
  • At least one sub-£7.0m forward
  • No more than three players from the same club

SCOUT SQUAD: BEST FPL PLAYERS FOR GAMEWEEK 3

 

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  1. Skonto Rigga
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 17 hours ago

    Morning, folks! Still no presser list from Sky, who have helpfully had Arsenal's Champions League fixtures fixed on the screen for about three hours now. The BBC merely say that "Premier League news conference times can be a bit of a moving target" but do mention that Slot, Moyes and Howe are this morning, with the other 13 this afternoon.

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    1. Merlin the Wraith
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 17 hours ago

      Sky & BBC seem to have lost their grip on this aspect, dropping it down their priority list & preferring to highlight their latest love-in topics.

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      1. Skonto Rigga
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        11 months, 16 hours ago

        Yeah, the coverage around the transfer window is a big pain regarding that

        Also that two-hour Sky Sports FC show from 10-12 is the absolute pits

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    2. Evasivo
      • 16 Years
      11 months, 17 hours ago

      I asked ChatGPT a few hour ago and only got this:

      13:00
      Pereira (Wolves)
      13:30
      Arteta (Arsenal), Nuno (Nottingham Forest), Silva (Fulham), Amorim (Man Utd), Moyes (Everton)
      13:45
      Postecoglou (Tottenham Hotspur)
      14:00
      Glasner (Aston Villa – assumed)

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      1. Skonto Rigga
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        11 months, 16 hours ago

        Big Ange returns

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        1. Skonto Rigga
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          11 months, 16 hours ago

          Villa swooping for Glasner in the next four hours too

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        2. Evasivo
          • 16 Years
          11 months, 16 hours ago

          😀

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    3. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Heading the Virgin off at the pass! Well done!

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  2. Evasivo
    • 16 Years
    11 months, 17 hours ago

    While it’s quiet, can I ask what tools you use to analyse info, data and make your informed choices? Excluding FFS & FHub.

    Reason being I realised that there’s quite a few out there now I’ve not heard of and would be good to hear other suggestions…

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    1. Evasivo
      • 16 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Here’s a few from me that I recently discovered:

      https://whatthef.pl/

      https://www.fplgameweek.com/#/25/team/9461658/league/special_10002/league

      https://fpl.solioanalytics.com/

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    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      My eyes and my brain

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      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        11 months, 16 hours ago

        Two glasses of Semillon here, 210k rank.

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    3. Studs Up
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      eye test over data

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    4. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Not sure if this qualifies as a tool but I use FFM Pro as my app of choice. Just feel like it's sleeker than the official one.

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      1. Evasivo
        • 16 Years
        11 months, 15 hours ago

        You sue this to manage your own team?

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    5. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      I usually get my data from Youtubers tbh, they usually show data tables 😆 Also fbref: https://fbref.com/en/comps/9/schedule/Premier-League-Scores-and-Fixtures
      Recently been looking at Solio now and again, a free model.

      Ultimately though I like the analyse the game myself by watching games and doing the maths manually. It's what I enjoy. Data is just a signpost for where to look more closely.

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      1. Evasivo
        • 16 Years
        11 months, 15 hours ago

        Interesting, thanks for sharing

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  3. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 17 hours ago

    Slot cryptic on Isak signing:

    "I said after Monday evening that I could make a substitute to impact the game and as always, we try to sign players who can help us.

    "But there's no reason, after the first two games to complain to to think we need more.

    "But if we can strength the squad, we will try to do that if it's for the right money and the right player.

    "Let's see if we do something and if we can, what we can do."

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    1. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      "Mac Allister has started training again. Virgil is also OK."

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    2. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      On Ekitike:
      "The most important answer to what he can improve is his match fitness. I expect him to do a lot more without the ball than he already does because he's already working hard.

      "It's completely normal because he has to adjust to a different league from a different playing style. Frankfurt wasn't pressing as much as we try to do, and then coming to a different league, there's a lot for him to handle.

      "To adapt to the intensity levels without the ball, there are small steps to make for him."

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  4. Lionel Fellaini
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Best 4.0 defender for mainly bench but possible BB in GW5? Already have Esteve. Looking a Leeds who’s nailed?

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    1. Stimps
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Gudmundson

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    2. GoonerSteve
      • 16 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      I went with Gudmundsson

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  5. Bumbaclot
    • 15 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Please help me bench 2 of the following:

    A. Konsa (palace home)
    B. Evanilson (spurs away)
    C. Reijnders (Brighton away)
    D. Semenyo (spurs away)

    Thanks 🙂

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      You mean one from Evanilson/Reijnders/Semenyo

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    2. Lionel Fellaini
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Konsa and Evanilson for me. Looking at bringing Reijnders on a WC so I won’t be benching him

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    3. Raoul Nogues
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      AC ? You seem to have faith in Bournemouth attack, and you know that you will bench the wrong one

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  6. andy78
    • 3 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Start
    A) Konsa(CRY) 4-4-2
    B) KDH(wol) 3-5-2
    C) Bowen(nfa) 3-4-3
    Need help, thanks!

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    1. Lionel Fellaini
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Bowen

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    2. Raoul Nogues
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      C

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  7. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Any news on Palmer?

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    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Poor hairstyle apparently, I’d move him on.

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      1. Merlin the Wraith
        • 10 Years
        11 months, 16 hours ago

        Don't forget your blanker!

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  8. HarryFPL
    • 3 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Damsgaard or Reijnders to replace Minteh?

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    1. Lionel Fellaini
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Reijnders for me

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  9. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Nick Woltemade will NOT be available as signing is completed today

    Joelinton OUT of Leeds but could return after int. break

    Sandro Tonali has a CHANCE for tomorrow

    Fabian Schar IS available - "Fabian Schär is available. We followed concussion protocols. He will be fine to play."

    https://x.com/CraigHope_DM/status/1961345611778646056?t=qwsl_8nxAknrCmSpICfQcQ&s=19

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Newcastle United have until noon to sign and register Nick Woltemade for him to be available against Leeds United.

      But Eddie Howe played the chances of that happening down.

      Howe: "I don't think that is going to be possible due to lots of reasons I don't understand."

      https://x.com/DomScurr/status/1961349631398269323?t=0xKlDpYD9MWUq5bhvDfIZg&s=19

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    2. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      11 months, 15 hours ago

      Schar (c) penalty Vs Leeds

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  10. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    A) Sarr and Joao Pedro
    Or
    B) Kudus and Mateta

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    1. Lionel Fellaini
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      A

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      A.

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  11. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Spurs close to signing Xavi Simons. Only 22, seems like he's been around longer.

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    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Quality player

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    2. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 15 hours ago

      Been dubbed the new Messi a few times in his career. He's quality, attacking, quicksilver.

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      1. Haa-lala-land
        • 5 Years
        11 months, 15 hours ago

        Everyone seems to get dubbed the new Messi nowadays

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        1. Cruyff's Eleven
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          11 months, 14 hours ago

          My point exactly

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        2. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          11 months, 14 hours ago

          Including Woltemessi!

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  12. HarryFPL
    • 3 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Kudus or Johnson

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    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Kudus

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  13. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Too early to say perhaps but if Isak joins Liverpool, do you think he will start straight away after the international break? Might make transfers this week to try and afford him for next week

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      He will probably get match fitness/sharpness with Sweden over IB. Ekitike is not called up for France so stays at the club.

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    2. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Tough to say. Hasn't trained in a while and will be on international duty (Ekitike's hasn't been called up). My bet would be that Ekitike starts and Isak comes from the bench.

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  14. Vote Joke
    • 16 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    The way the season has started, I’m thinking of tripling up on:

    * the Arsenal defence
    * the Liverpool attack
    * Spurs via a defender, mid and striker
    * Chelsea via a defender, mid and striker

    Madness?

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    1. Raoul Nogues
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Arsenal fixtures seem tough defensewise

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    2. The Son-dance Kid
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Yes

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    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Yes

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  15. MagicPanos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Is Brennan Johnson in danger after Xavi Simons transfer? Is Kudus a better pick?

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    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Think Sarr will drop deeper sonboth Kudus and Brennan are save imo.

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      He has played most of his games on the LW and AM

      https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/xavi-simons/leistungsdaten/spieler/566931/plus/0?saison=ges

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    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Xavi can (probably will) take minutes from both Johnson and Sarr.

      Sarr has been fantastic so far under Frank. Huge engine so I'm not sure that he's getting dropped - but could of course be.

      Kudus is a brand new signing, also looked good. His starts look safe.

      I think it's not great for Johnson personally. Johnson can play both wings & Kudus can often be subbed a bit early - feels like he could be an impact substitute a lot in the longer term. It's not like Johnson was nailed for starts anyway.

      Short-term though? Need to see where Xavi starts. If it's at CAM, Sarr is pushed deeper. Paulinha won't be dropped. Bentancur losing out most?

      LW is still free in that case, so Johnson won't be too hurt. But if Xavi is LW & Sarr stays CAM, bad for Johnson.

      I also don't imagine it's good for Johnson in a 343 / 352 formation. One less attacking spot which Xavi is likely better suited for...

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    4. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 15 hours ago

      It gives Frank options, don't forget Spurs play UCL.

      4 players in 2 or 3 spots. Kulu is on the way back too.

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  16. Timanfaya
    • 3 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Bench one:

    Hamdallah
    Al Somah
    Ronaldo

    Cheers 🙂

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  17. Eze Come, Eze Go
    • 1 Year
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Hi Guys. Happy Friday. All comments welcome. Any glaring transfer or substitutions?

    Sanchez
    VDV - N. Williams - Gudmundssson
    Salah - Anderson - Kudus - Reijnders
    Ekitike - Haaland - Wood (C)

    Dubravka - Semenyo - De Cuyper - Esteve

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    1. Raoul Nogues
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      As you have Haaland I would play Semenyo instead of Reijnders or Anderson

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    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Play Semenyo over Anderson

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    3. Eze Come, Eze Go
      • 1 Year
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Thanks guys. Have swapped in Semenyo for Anderson.

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  18. Raoul Nogues
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    (Haaland & Wood)

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  19. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    On FH which combo do you prefer:

    A) Johnson, Kudus & Pedro
    B) Johnson, Estevao & Pedro
    C) Kudus, Estevao & Pedro

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  20. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Wood (C) Haaland and JP

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  21. So Troublesome
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Wise to take -4 hit to bring in Wood?

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    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Maybe if you cap. Who would you drop?

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      1. So Troublesome
        • 10 Years
        11 months, 16 hours ago

        Im trying to find a balance for dropping Saka.

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  22. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    GTG?

    Dubravka
    Cucurella RAN* Porro
    Cunha Semenyo Rogers Reijnders
    Haaland(C) Pedro Richarlison

    Petrovic Muñoz Gudmundsson Gordon**
    0FT 1.5ITB

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  23. Drizzle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Another Palmer replacement question, sorry chaps.

    A) Semenyo
    B) Sarr

    Unsure whether I need to FH6 so can't make a choice based on that. Cheers.

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  24. Kodap
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Currently on WC and got both Haaland/Salah into my draft.. any changes here? Leaves me with 0.4m in the bank.

    Sels
    Livramento - VDV - Richards
    Salah - Semenyo - Kudus - Dango
    Haaland - Wood - Joao Pedro

    Dubravka - Gudmondsson - Van den Berg - King

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    1. Kodap
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Or swap Dango to Reijnders & upgrade Richards to Lacroix.

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  25. lekalatch
    • 6 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Already done 2 transfers for free, Saka Füllkrug —> Wood Semenyo

    Sels
    Cucu Porro Neco
    Palmer* Semenyo Gakpo Wirtz
    JP Wood Watkins

    Verbruggen - Rutter* VdV Diouf

    Another -4 for Palmer out? As both him and Rutter probably won’t feature, VdV will play…
    Or just hit the WC?

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  26. Riders of Yohan
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    For draft, rank these in order:

    A) Tielemans
    B) Schafer
    C) Ndoye
    D) Dango

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    1. Riders of Yohan
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      B is Schade!

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    2. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 15 hours ago

      C, D, B, A

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  27. Jiggins63
    • 4 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Triple captaining Bruno Fernandes this week hehe

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    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 15 hours ago

      Brave!

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    2. The Night Trunker.
      • 2 Years
      11 months, 15 hours ago

      Armbanding a defensive m/f seems illogical.

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  28. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Morning, everyone! Been uncharacteristically out of the loop this week whilst away on a wee engagement celebration trip - so any thoughts appreciated!

    A pretty poor first two weeks, thinking of an attacking restructuring now…

    A) Palmer Rice Fullkrug to Sarr Reijnders Haaland(c) (-4)
    B) Palmer Fullkrug to Haaland(c) Reijnders (or any other mid up to £5.8m)
    C) Palmer Fullkrug to JPedro Mbeumo/Sarr (leaves enough ITB for Watkins to Haaland soon)
    D) other

    Sels Dubravka
    Porro Diouf Konsa Diakite Hartman
    Salah Palmer* Rogers Kudus Rice
    Watkins Fullkrug Guiu
    2FT, £3.5m ITB

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    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 15 hours ago

      In C, the midfielder could of course also be Ndoye, MGW, or any other

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  29. HarryFPL
    • 3 Years
    11 months, 16 hours ago

    Rank Elanga, kudus, Johnson and Semenyo

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    1. HarryFPL
      • 3 Years
      11 months, 16 hours ago

      Which two should I buy?

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      1. Men in green tights
        • 7 Years
        11 months, 15 hours ago

        K and S

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  30. Apollo Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 months, 15 hours ago

    Play one:

    A. VVD
    B. Konsa
    C. Richards

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