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2pm team news: Luiz, Abraham + Cunha start, Collins benched, no Watkins

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Gameweek 24 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) continues on Sunday, with four matches taking place.

Three of those fixtures get underway at 2pm GMT:

TEAM NEWS

Unai Emery makes seven changes to the side that started the 3-2 Europa League win over Red Bull Salzburg.

Douglas Luiz and Tammy Abraham make their second Aston Villa debuts, while Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen and Morgan Rogers all return.

They oust the benched Victor Lindelof, Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne, Amadou Onana, George Hemmings and Harvey Elliott.

Ollie Watkins is not in the matchday squad after picking up an injury in midweek.

There are three changes to the Brentford line-up: Sepp van den Berg, Jordan Henderson and Dango Ouattara in for Nathan Collins, Yehor Yarmoliuk and Mikkel Damsgaard.

The only alteration from Manchester United manager Michael Carrick sees Matheus Cunha start. The injured Patrick Dorgu makes way.

As for Fulham, Samuel Chukwueze comes in for Kevin, who is named among the substitutes.

Finally, at the City Ground, Nottingham Forest make five changes from the team that beat Ferencvaros 4-0.

Zach Abbott, Morato, Ryan Yates, James McAtee and Dan Ndoye drop to the bench. Ola Aina, Murillo, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi replace them.

There are three changes to the Crystal Palace XI from Gameweek 23: Chadi Riad, Will Hughes and Yeremy Pino in for the benched Jaydee Canvot, suspended Adam Wharton and absent Jean-Philippe Mateta.

LINE-UPS

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Pau, Maatsen, Bogarde, Luiz, Sancho, Rogers, Buendia, Abraham

Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Digne, Mings, Barkley, Hemmings, Onana, Bailey, Elliott

Brentford XI: Kelleher, Kayode, Ajer, van den Berg, Henry, Janelt, Henderson, Ouattara, Jensen, Schade, Thiago

Subs: Valdimarsson, Hickey, Pinnock, Yarmoliuk, Collins, Lewis-Potter, Damsgaard, Donovan, Bentt

Manchester United XI: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Amad, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo

Subs: Bayindir, Heaven, Malacia, Mazraoui, Yoro, Ugarte, Lacey, Sesko, Zirkzee

Fulham XI: Leno, Castagne, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson, Iwobi, Berge, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze, Jimenez

Subs: Lecomte, Tete, Bassey, Sessegnon, Reed, Cairney, King, Kevin, Kusi-Asare

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

Subs: Gunn, Morato, Awoniyi, Ndoye, Lucca, Hutchinson, Yates, McAtee, Abbott

Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Riad, Munoz, Lerma, Hughes, Mitchell, Johnson, Pino, Sarr

Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Uche, Clyne, Canvot, Rodney, Marsh

LIVE GAMEWEEK PAGE!

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

Here you can follow the scores, watch the defensive contribution (DefCon) 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. JBG
    • 7 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    You massive bunt ref... left it so late

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  2. Ignasi M
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    United, despite having a 'poor season', have only lost five games in the league...favourites to finish third now that Villa have run out of steam?

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    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      It's a new manager bounce. Wait a couple more weeks before Carrick gets figured out.

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      1. Sly Fly
        • 16 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        Don't think so. The players are actually now "playing"... for him.

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        1. JBG
          • 7 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          Tbf they where "playing" for Amorim as well. Just that Amorim didn't know what he was doing, overcomplicated things.

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          1. Sly Fly
            • 16 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            True. I just think he's instilled more passion into them. Do they believe in Carrick more than Amorim?

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            1. JBG
              • 7 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              Perhaps, but along with what you said about "passion". Carrick went back to basics with plenty players and in training (according to reports) Carrick is allowing the players to play more with the ball at their feet and also more shorter, but intense sessions. While Amorim(according to reports), again, overcomplicated sessions and bored the players.

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  3. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Might have to WC just to remove Rogers the fker

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Just added him to my WC lol but won't panic yet 🙂

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  4. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Sels 1, Rogers 1, Collins 0. Full house in the 2pms from me.

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  5. Bolivian Seaman
    • 15 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Man United defence look a lot better now. Surprised they conceded twice

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    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Pen and a worldie

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    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      I might be bringing in Maguire next GW. Every set piece was aimed at him and he's very cheap at 4.3

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      1. Bolivian Seaman
        • 15 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        plus defcon

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    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      fulham outshot and had more xG

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      1. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        The penalty makes up a lot of that xG. They had very little outside to and 13 shots vs 14 with both teams having 6 on target is pretty even.

        Utd xG without a pen 1.74
        Fulham with pen 1.97

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        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          andersen had a shot from 3 yards and the pen was from 1 on 1. if thats little, united also had little today as well

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          1. FPL Blow-In
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            They’re the stats mate. They scored a penalty and Kevin scored a screamer. The pen wasn’t 1v1 with the keeper sure it’s Maguire that fouled him for it.

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            1. FPL Blow-In
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              I’m only putting some context around the stats you gave. It’s very easy to take specific data and present it without content to suit your narrative

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              1. FPL Blow-In
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                1 month, 26 days ago

                *context

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              2. F4L
                • 11 Years
                1 month, 26 days ago

                yeah fair enough, united just about deserved the win today but i dont really agree their defence looked that solid. first half fulham had more space than expected, but castagne just couldn't do anything with the ball in dangerous areas. fulham seemed to dominate the midfield areas and play the ball around easier than i expected tbh.

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        2. Bolivian Seaman
          • 15 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          Yeah I think a lot of that xg were half chances where the ball bounced up and players spooned their shot

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  6. Cojones of Destiny
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    all good except shoulda just played kelleher instead of dub heck

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    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Same

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  7. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Manchester United single handedly keeping the "Best league in the world" reputation alive for the PL.

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  8. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Rogers usual yellow, on the block now

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    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Selling. Tired of this crap character in my side.

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  9. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Haaland hattrick badly needed

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Won’t happen, but 1 goal will reduce the damage

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  10. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Veryb tempted to bench Rogers next GW

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  11. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Max bonus and a 7 pointer for Elliot Anderson, he is different class.

    And 4 bonus coming for (B)runo, good enough.

    Rogers could have been rage transferred out but his fixture run is looking great, he can stay.

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    1. Sun God Nika
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Should 3 bps pts for Beth

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      1. Hooky
        • 10 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        She did have a cracking game

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  12. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Benched Kelelher for Dubravka

    Elite manager level

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    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Join rge queue

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  13. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Can someone explain why Wirtz is being sold by people?

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Strange, I'm trying to bring him after the City game

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  14. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Elliot Anderson getting 7 points for… tackling people

    An attacker has to score a goal to match that. Remove this sh** from the game already

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  15. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Rogers yc removed?

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    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Yes in livefpl was showing 1 with yellow now 2

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  16. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    1 month, 26 days ago

    Rogers next 4 fixtures

    bou BHA LEE wol

    Surely we have to keep him?

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Do we HAVE to?

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        Sell him and he's going to troll us again

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        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • 9 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          What's the Wirtz that can happen if I sell him

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 13 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Outscoring Wirtz 😉

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    2. Raoul Nogues
        1 month, 26 days ago

        3 blanks and 1 haul but in which game ?

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        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          The least expected one

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      • Cojones of Destiny
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        keeps for me can haul in any game

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    3. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Rogers might be a sell now alright. Wirtz hitting form, Semenyo, could even double up one of Cunha/Mbeumo with Bruno…

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    4. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      jeez anderson, 3 bonus

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    5. Under my Cucurella
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Frustrating that Collins was benched, keeping him out of the CS points. Do we think he regains his place next week?

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      1. Bolivian Seaman
        • 15 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        he's their best one, I think he needed a rest. Not sure, almost 100%

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        1. Under my Cucurella
          • 10 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          Thanks. I did think he was nailed before this so makes sense. Not the ideal fixture for him next week anyways but I might need to start him still depending on how the midweek games go and which moves I make after that

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      2. F4L
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        i hope he comes back in for vdb

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        1. Under my Cucurella
          • 10 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          How was vdb? I didn't see the game but they kept Villa out, so must have been some decent performances all round

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          1. F4L
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            didnt watch, must have been alright, but he was at fault for forest's second goal last gw

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    6. Sly Fly
      • 16 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Watkins > Ekitike? Have the exact money,

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      1. BeaversWithAttitude
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        I would.

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        1. Sly Fly
          • 16 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          Thanks. Will have to do it tonight but don't think there's any risk...

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      2. #1 Salah Hater
        • 1 Year
        1 month, 26 days ago

        Seen about 50 posts on here a week ago with that swapped the other way round

        Funny old game

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        1. Sly Fly
          • 16 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          I believe I did Ekitike > Watkins several weeks ago. Looked good on paper... but no. Chalk up another crap decision from me! 🙂

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          1. Under my Cucurella
            • 10 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Same here but Ekitike was out that week so wasn't the worst call at the time

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          2. BeaversWithAttitude
            • 7 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Yah, I went Ekitike to Watkins, too, maybe three weeks ago. I'm thinking I'll get him back in after the Man City match – need to save another transfer to afford him for free.

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      3. Ignasi M
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        I'm captain ekitike vs City next week. Trash city defence.

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        1. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 12 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          With Guehi now in the City I wouldn’t say that with confidence. He is a top defender and I think he significantly improves them.

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          1. Ignasi M
            • 8 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            He will improve them, but it's still a makeshift defence.

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            1. Ignasi M
              • 8 Years
              1 month, 26 days ago

              also takes time. City vert technical. I can see a Guehi own goal soon.

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    7. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Cunha with a 9pter again, nice.

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    8. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      O’Reilly > Chalobah this week

      Leaves me 0.1 short of Bruno G > Mbeumo

      Exact money to get Wirtz but likely priced out the week I buy him

      Able to do Bruno G > Semenyo/Cunha without issue

      Still go for Chalobah for 3 weeks punt of go cheaper for O’Reilly replacement?

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        Defence is Timber Gabriel Guehi Andersen O’Reilly

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      2. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        Yep

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        1. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 12 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          And do you like Wirtz if I manage to afford him or you prefer Semenyo or Cunha?

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 13 Years
            1 month, 26 days ago

            Tough choice.

            Semenyo is expensive but Wirtz looking reliable lately. Think the Liverpool guy edges it

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    9. Cojones of Destiny
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      any chance Bruno goes up on bps to 3?

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      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        Casemiro 40 Bruno 38 as it stands

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      2. Ignasi M
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        no

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    10. #1 Salah Hater
      • 1 Year
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Sesko should be starting as #9 every game from now on. Keep Mbeumo on the right where he belongs - ineffective up top without space in behind

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      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        amad wont be dropped, think im right in saying he hasnt even been subbed off by carrick yet

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        1. #1 Salah Hater
          • 1 Year
          1 month, 26 days ago

          Won't be, but probably should be. Really rate Amad too, but Mbeumo carries far more goalscoring threat.

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    11. Prinzhorn
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      S Tier list of players that instantly troll as soon as I own them

      1. Rogers
      2. Joao Pedro
      3. Ismaila Sarr

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    12. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Happy for that guy who might get to cut his hair

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    13. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Didn't see match.
      Did rogers get a yc or not?
      Sources vary

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      1. Free Hat
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        Doesnt show on the fpl site so was wondering myself

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    14. Supersonic_
      • 4 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Be kind Haaland

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      1. JBG
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        If he can do a Schade, that would be lovely

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      2. Fintroy
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 26 days ago

        Does it really mater? everyone has him and most (as normal) would have captained him - so no gain or loss for most...

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        1. RICICLE
          • 3 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          Huge gain if blanks

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        2. Supersonic_
          • 4 Years
          1 month, 26 days ago

          It matters when you didnt captain him and your ML Rival has him captain and its close

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    15. dansmusen
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      So many late goals this GW going against me and 1 pointer C
      Rest if of my team is going ok so not a disaster but it’s those little things that never makes you never have a great GW

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    16. Fintroy
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 26 days ago

      Blimney, Fulham score two and the 'pest' not involved in either goals and only get 2 points!

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