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FPL Gameweek 10 early Scout Picks: Taking the Eze route

27 October 2025 332 comments
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We have put together an early draft of our Scout Picks for Gameweek 10 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

The selection will be finalised nearer Saturday’s deadline, shaped by the upcoming Scout Squad nominations and pre-match press conferences.

But this early selection, at the very least, offers an insight into the players who will be under consideration.

ABOUT THE SCOUT PICKS ‘BUS TEAM’

Gameweek 8 Scout Picks

There are, as ever, certain restrictions for our squad:

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

GAMEWEEK 10 FIXTURES

FPL Gameweek 10 early Scout Picks: 1

Above: The Gameweek 10 fixtures sorted by difficulty on our Season Ticker.

The match at Anfield is tough to call, as the two sides are in opposing form. Liverpool have lost four in a row, and Aston Villa are on the same number of successive wins.

Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea could go either way, while second-place Bournemouth are having a great time but must visit Manchester City.

THE LIKELY LADS

FPL notes: Wissa + Strand Larsen injury latest, Woltemade goal

Meanwhile, Arsenal and Newcastle United have attractive trips to Burnley and West Ham United, but these come just days before Champions League action. That could mean rotation.

Gabriel Magalhaes (£6.4m) and Jurrien Timber (£6.0m), FPL’s leading pair of defenders, should still start at Turf Moor. The Gunners are seeking a fourth consecutive clean sheet, having allowed just five big chances in nine matches.

As for Newcastle, Dan Burn (£5.1m) feels like a secure starter while their other left-back options are injured. West Ham keep conceding from set-pieces, so this 6ft 6in aerial threat could deliver at both ends.

Sticking with tall Magpies, the availability of four wingers makes Nick Woltemade (£7.5m) the safest route into their attack. He cracked the upright with a gilt-edged opening on Saturday, denying him a fifth goal in six league outings.

Another in-form blanker was Erling Haaland (£14.7m) – still the only Man City player who’s scored more than once in the league. He kind of feels non-negotiable at this point.

Elsewhere, despite Bruno Fernandes (£8.9m) being on penalties and solid for defensive contribution (DefCon) rewards, it’s hard to ignore his teammate Bryan Mbeumo (£8.1m) right now. The latter’s strike at Liverpool was followed by Saturday’s brace versus Brighton and Hove Albion.

The 26-year-old may be FPL’s second-best midfielder for points, but he’s his position’s number one for efforts (23) and shots on target (12). A trip to Nottingham Forest seems brilliantly timed.

IN CONTENTION

FPL pre-season: £4.0m Hickey shines, Thiago, Munoz + Eze goals 1

Settling on an Arsenal attacker is admittedly tough. Both Bukayo Saka (£10.0m) and Viktor Gyokeres (£9.0m) are on successive blanks – five for the latter, with his midfield colleague coming off after 65 minutes to manage his game time.

Instead, it was Eberechi Eze (£7.6m) who won Sunday’s game against Crystal Palace, his strike bringing a fourth attacking return in six matches.

Speaking of his former club, the Eagles’ 19-match unbeaten streak in all competitions has been followed by three defeats from four. But a great run of fixtures begins at home to Brentford, likely ensuring Jean-Philippe Mateta (£7.7m) will be a very popular Gameweek 10 replacement for either Gyokeres or Joao Pedro (£7.5m).

FPL Gameweek 10 early Scout Picks: 2

Only Haaland has more attempts (29), shots on target (16) and expected goal involvement (xGI, 8.37) than him, while wing-back Daniel Munoz (£5.6m) is the league’s best defender for the latter two. As this Bus Picks XI costs comfortably under £83.0m, the Colombian is an affordable luxury.

Bernd Leno (£5.0m) is between the sticks because he’s at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers, and we don’t yet know the status of injured defender Joachim Andersen (£4.5m). Issa Diop (£4.4m) could deputise.

Over at Everton, Iliman Ndiaye (£6.5m) is an all-round midfielder. He takes penalties, is beaten only by Mohammed Kudus (£6.8m) for take-ons (46), ranks number one throughout the league for expected assists (xA, 2.16), likes to shoot, and has delivered DefCon rewards on three occasions. The winger’s problem is that Beto (£5.3m) keeps fluffing things up!

THE LONGER SHOTS

FPL Gameweek 2 early Scout Picks: Three double-ups 5

This time, Ndiaye comes up against Sunderland’s solid defence, of which Nordi Mukiele (£4.1m) currently seems the best pick.

Raul Jimenez (£6.2m), facing his former club Wolves has potential, having bagged an assist at the weekend. But there are several forwards ahead of him in the pecking order.

It’s also wise to never rule out Antoine Semenyo (£8.1m). Sunday’s quiet performance was just his third blank in nine matches, and it’s not like Man City’s backline is one to fear.

Finally, Yankuba Minteh (£6.0m) is an intriguing differential. Nobody has more penalty area touches (63) so far, and he secured an assist in Gameweek 9. Brighton are at home to Leeds United.

GAMEWEEK 10 EARLY SCOUT PICKS

FPL Marc Broadcaster, writer and overthinker. Hoping that ‘differential potential’ will catch on.

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  1. Feanor
    • 17 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Forest away is the 16th hardest fixture? Really?

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    1. MJF
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Sunderland ranked 2 by FPL on fixture difficulty too, mental.

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  2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    The more and more I look at Saka I think Rice or Eze are better value...
    Saka's ceiling feels to be too low for the price imo
    (Saka owner)

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    1. sminkypinky
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      I’m starting to lean on triple defence

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      1. Eastman
        • 9 Years
        10 months, 13 days ago

        That could be the way

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    2. tucaoneo
      • 8 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      I too have Saka and I agree. For a team whose open play xG is NINETEENTH in the league, you don't need Saka. Rice is your man.

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      1. Eastman
        • 9 Years
        10 months, 13 days ago

        So could that

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    3. MJF
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Certainly isn’t screaming must own.

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    4. Punter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Just flipped him for Rice myself on a WC. I know Saka has the pedigree to haul but 2 goals 0 assists so far in 7 games is not exactly lightinhttps://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2025/10/27/fpl-gameweek-10-early-scout-picks-taking-the-eze-route?hc_sort_by=comment_date&hc_page=-1&notify=nog it up. Rice + 3.4m is pretty sweet

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    5. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Yeah, thinking maybe its him who has to make way for Mbuemo, then get Rice or Eze later. But seems crazy to sell before Burnley

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    6. FantasyClub
      • 5 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      I agree.
      Dunno if I it was a bad move but I did Saka Ekitike & Gudmondsson ➡️ Mbeumo Mateta & Gabriel -4

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      1. The Reptile
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 months, 13 days ago

        Looks good - I'm thinking Saka to Mbuemo as well

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  3. Jack Kemp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Am I a crazy man to consider Gabriel TC for GW10?

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    1. Cold Palms
      • 2 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Only if you have triple Arsenal defence

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  4. sminkypinky
    • 15 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Any info on Joachim Andersen?

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Still injured and ruled out for tomorrow's EFL cup game

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      1. sminkypinky
        • 15 Years
        10 months, 13 days ago

        Cheers. Probably out for next gw then. Too bad. Messes up my plans.

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  5. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Have Timber and Gabriel. Who should be the third Arsenal?

    A) Saka
    B) Rice
    C) Califiori

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    1. Leo14CFC
      • 1 Year
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Saka , got him too

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    2. sminkypinky
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      I’m thinking C and double up on Utd mids. Although all good options. Saka would need to net every game to justify his price imo.

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      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 10 Years
        10 months, 13 days ago

        I am thinking the same too at the moment.

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    3. Punter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      I love Rice for the price. Gets the occasional defcon, 1 point for CS and seems to be pretty involved in the action.

      Mind you, checking their points, Calafiori has outscored him and is 1.3m cheaper so it's a pretty interesting idea to triple up at the back.

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      1. Pompel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 months, 13 days ago

        Thin with triple up at the back is there are so many good options for 4-5m , one needs at least one Palace and one of the 4m's over-performers , and then there's VDV and Senesi

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    4. Sun God Nika
      • 6 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Rice

      The sheepaddiction for saka needs to stop

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      1. Pompel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 months, 13 days ago

        He's proven FPL asset though, if he stays healthy. But Rice and Eze better value per £ I guess

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    5. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Rice

      Saka is a troll

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  6. Punter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    How does this WC draft look?

    Pope
    Gabriel - Munoz - Timber
    Semenyo - Rice - Mbuemo - Bruno - Sarr
    Haaland - Mateta

    Dubravka - Senesi - Marc Guiu - Mukiele 1.5 ITB

    I know some very template players but the fixtures all line up well, a lot of them pick themselves

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    1. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Pope has been poo, think id just go for

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      1. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        10 months, 13 days ago

        Go for Roefs. I wish I’d have gone for him on my WC 2 weeks ago but I fell for the Pope hype too.

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        1. MJF
          10 months, 13 days ago

          Aye Roefs is top value.

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          1. Punter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            10 months, 13 days ago

            Agree Roefs has been solid but look at his upcoming fixtures, has Arsenal, Bournemouth, Liverpool, City, Newcastle in the next 7 weeks

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    2. sminkypinky
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Guiu out

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    3. MJF
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Not convinced by double Man Utd but otherwise looks solid.

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      1. Punter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 months, 13 days ago

        Yeah I know what you mean, I want Mbeumo and have had Bruno since GW1 and am terrified of dropping him before a haul so thought why not keep him and add Mbeumo. Surefire way to guarantee a hot run of gameweeks from Cunha though innit

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  7. Eastman
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    I’m taking a -4 to do Pedro Saka and Reijinders to Mateta Mbuemo and Rice.

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    1. Punter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      I like it

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      1. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        10 months, 13 days ago

        So do I

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        1. Eastman
          • 9 Years
          10 months, 13 days ago

          Thanks both. After selling vdv and bench boosting with Reece James this week what can go wrong

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    2. Lost for Wirtz
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Enticing picks. Likely worth the -4. What does your team look like now.

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  8. Jet5605
    • 12 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Worth getting Mbeumo tonight to save 0.1 or play safe and wait for midweek games to finish? Or is Sarr a better option over the next two with two home games?

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    1. sminkypinky
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Decided I’m waiting. That info is more precious than the .1

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      1. Jet5605
        • 12 Years
        10 months, 13 days ago

        Yeah same.

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      United don't have a midweek fixture

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      1. Jet5605
        • 12 Years
        10 months, 13 days ago

        It was more if someone I already have gets injured giving me a new fire to put out.

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        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          10 months, 13 days ago

          In general, yeah sure, wait for more info. If you have a robust team, you could make the early transfer if set on the move

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          1. Jet5605
            • 12 Years
            10 months, 13 days ago

            Cheers. Would you pick Mbeumo over Sarr this week? I want both and am not sure who to get first

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    3. MJF
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Wait.

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  9. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Lose one striker for Free Hit 10

    a) Welbeck (h) to Leeds

    b) Haaland (h) to Bournemouth

    c) Woltemade @ West Ham

    d) Mateta (h) to Brentford

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    1. sminkypinky
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Welbz

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    2. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Wolte

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    3. Herger
      • 4 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      haaland

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  10. Hutchiniho
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Is Munoz worth the extra 1.1 over Richards?

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    1. sminkypinky
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Yes

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      1. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        10 months, 13 days ago

        Next week, Richards haul guaranteed.

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        1. sminkypinky
          • 15 Years
          10 months, 13 days ago

          Defo. But still.

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  11. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Who would you rather keep? I would be bringing in Saka for them, providing he is fit.

    A) Semenyo (bought 2 gameweeks ago, only lose 0.1m in value)
    B) Gakpo

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    1. sminkypinky
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      I’d keep both

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      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 15 Years
        10 months, 13 days ago

        This

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  12. Nomar
    • 16 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    TIL that Haaland is the only player to score past Arsenal in open play in the Premier League so far this season.

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  13. EDEN THE MAN
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Romero>Munoz worth a hit?

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    1. Hutchiniho
      • 8 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      If you need a starter.

      I’m similar this week.

      Want to bench Senesi vs city

      So it either start Rodon away to Brighton or bring in Munoz for Reinildo with a -4

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      1. EDEN THE MAN
        • 10 Years
        10 months, 13 days ago

        Fair, have Alderete but not sure about his status else I’d happily play him.

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  14. Kaneyonero
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Was able to actually to do JP, Gyokeres and Dorgu to Woltemade, Mateta and Timber.
    Left with 0 ITB though shouldn't be too much of a concern no?

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    1. FantasyClub
      • 5 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Im not a fan of Woltemade yet but good luck

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  15. tristanabc
    • 15 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Lost a little momentum over last few weeks. 3 FTs, thoughts on below? May have regular benching headaches

    Gyokeres, Gordon, Senesi -> Welbeck, Mbuemo, Gabriel

    Pope (Dubravka)
    Timber Guehi Richards Alderete (Senesi)
    Saka Semenyo Sarr (Gordon, Cancelo)
    Haaland Woltemade Gyokeres

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    1. FantasyClub
      • 5 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Looks good to me

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    2. Sho-kun
      • 8 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      no brainer

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    3. Make United Great Again
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Yep

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    4. Lost for Wirtz
      10 months, 12 days ago

      How about:
      Gordon > Mbeumo
      Alderete > Gabriel
      Gyo > fodder

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  16. WillK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Anyone know why the “one stat to rule them all” public table in the members area has disappeared? It was one of jonty’s tables!

    Thanks

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  17. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Would you do the sideways move of Lacroix to Munoz?

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    1. Hutchiniho
      • 8 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Recent video by Joe said yes.
      Has Munoz as the gold standard with Gabriel.

      I looking at Richards allowing Mbeumo
      Or
      Jumping straight in with Munoz

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  18. donbagino
    • 5 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    2 FT, 0,9 itb
    Raya (Dubravka)
    VVD, Senesi, Lacroix, (Andersen, Gudmunsson)
    Saka, Semenyo, Gordon, Enzo (King)
    J. Pedro, Mateta, Haaland

    Obviously it's time to say good bye to Pedro and at the same time welcome Gabriel:

    a) Pedro, Andersen--> Thiago + Gabriel
    This option means I have 2 premium def (VVD i Gabriel) with Senesi next 2 fix tough I can play Gabriel, VVD, Lacroix but Woltemade looks like better option Thiago
    b) Pedro, VVD--> Woltemade / Thiago Gabriel 2FT
    This option forces me to play Gabriel, Lacroix and Senesi (who is likely to get 2-4 pts i each of next 2 tough matches) but I can afford Woltemade.

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  19. Sho-kun
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    I only can do Reijnders+JP --> Mbeumo+Igor Thiago for free before price rise. Worth it?

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Yes. Especially if you’re getting priced out

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    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      100%

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    3. BUZZBOMB ♡
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Defintootly

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    4. Lost for Wirtz
      10 months, 12 days ago

      You will be angry with yourself if you don’t.

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  20. Make United Great Again
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    VVD > Munoz -4 before his price rise?

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    1. Hutchiniho
      • 8 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      No. Think VVD will be ok from 12

      Guehi there if needed

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 14 Years
        10 months, 13 days ago

        Liverpool are terrible man

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        1. Hutchiniho
          • 8 Years
          10 months, 13 days ago

          Sounds like you didn’t want opinion.

          Just take him out then!

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  21. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Do you agree that Timber, Gabriel, Eze are the best 3 Arsenal v Burnley? Still think I would back the triple defence as those points points can be locked in whereas trying to pin the attacking returns on a single player is way more difficult

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      I’m on triple defence and feel good. Timber Gabriel & Raya

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  22. GE
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Timber or Munoz?
    Have Gabriel

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Timber

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  23. FantasyClub
    • 5 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Any update on Calafiori?

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  24. PartyTime
    • 5 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Ha ha ha! no no no! Don’t take the Eze route. That route is mine & mine only 🙂

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    1. PartyTime
      • 5 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Roadblock officially on the way. Regulatory Mandatory sign : Use another route @ the scouts

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  25. Koflok
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Want to bring in Mbeuno. Who to transfer out
    A) Kudus
    B) Gordon

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      A

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    2. PartyTime
      • 5 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Probably A

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  26. Joyce1998
    • 10 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Play 1
    A- Caicedo
    B- King

    Bench 1
    2- Gvardiol
    3- Senesi
    4- Alderete

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    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      A2

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  27. Hutchiniho
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    A3

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  28. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Thoughts on this WC draft?

    Sanchez Dubravka
    Gabriel Timber Munoz Senesi Rodon
    Semenyo Mbeumo Eze Gakpo Enzo
    Haaland Mateta Kroupi

    Would be 3-4-2 or 4-4-2 most weeks

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    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Good team

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  29. Charlie Price
    • 5 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    r3wgty

    Code for January to May H2H League. Starts Week 20.

    Not to be confused with Red Lightning’s January to May League based on classic scoring.

    Code for that one is 18x9rh

    Fancy doing the double? Then please join both if not in already.

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  30. MIGHTY JOE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Gvardiol to Munoz for free?

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    1. Rico123
      • 3 Years
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Yeo. No reason not too unless you want to prioritise an arsenal defender

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      1. MIGHTY JOE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        10 months, 13 days ago

        Cheers. Already on 3x ARS

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