Captain Sensible

Who is the best captain for FPL Gameweek 7?

16 October 2026 137 comments
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With the Gameweek 7 deadline of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) approaching, it’s time to have a good think about who to captain.

On paper, it’s a straightforward decision with Manchester City hosting Ipswich Town. Erling Haaland (£15.6m) will doubtless be the default choice for many millions of FPL managers.

Elsewhere, the rest of the league’s top three, Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal, enjoy green fixtures on paper facing Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest, respectively. Joao Pedro (£7.8m) et al face a tricky match-up away at Everton.

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Is Haaland the best Man City asset to exploit the favourable fixture? Who is the best non-City alternative to the Norwegian? Should you deploy the Triple Captain chip? That’s what we’re considering in this week’s ‘Captain Sensible’ article.

In this piece, we will analyse myriad player and team statistics, consult the Rate My Team (RMT) points projections, and settle on a top three for the armband, ahead of Saturday’s 11am BST deadline.

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  1. marpy016
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    19 hours, 25 mins ago

    Bench 2?

    A) MGW (have double Arsenal defence)
    B) Hall
    C) Affengruber
    D) Muharemovic

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    1. Holmes
      19 hours, 17 mins ago

      AC

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    2. The Iceman
      19 hours, 16 mins ago

      BC

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    3. DRIZ ✅
      19 hours, 9 mins ago

      C D

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    4. Boberella
      18 hours, 52 mins ago

      CD

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    5. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 hours, 59 mins ago

      MGW may miss the game

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      1. Ejaaz11
        13 hours, 52 mins ago

        I have MGW in my team. is he injured? why would he miss the game?

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  2. Jafooli
    19 hours, 21 mins ago

    How’s everyone on FFPop-Up today?

    No time to comment on fantasy football, too busy playing wack-a-mole on this 1997 MSN throwback site…

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    1. el polako
      19 hours, 11 mins ago

      My pop up is just fine.

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    2. The Knights Template
      19 hours, 8 mins ago

      We need Dr Pimple Pop-up to save us!

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    3. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      19 hours, 7 mins ago

      Congrats to whoever decided to make this website completely unuser-friendly.

      I've been a member since the start, not going to renew.

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      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        19 hours, 7 mins ago

        Or user-unfriendly

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      2. x.jim.x
        18 hours, 28 mins ago

        Nah just need to buy yourself a Chromebook to use this one antiquated website

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      3. Evasivo
        17 hours, 45 mins ago

        Was bad enough when it was run by those utilising the platform for their political propaganda, and now it’s just infested with adverts and anything to decline the usability

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    4. PogChamp
      18 hours, 10 mins ago

      The popup ads and bottom banner is so frustrating. I agree that’s it’s a throwback to how sites used to be. These days ads are implemented into articles and it’s so disappointing this site isn’t doing that and instead we get something from 2010s.

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    5. Evasivo
      17 hours, 48 mins ago

      Agreed, with this guilt trip. Ironically these pop ups make me wanna support FFS less:

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  3. The Iceman
    19 hours, 11 mins ago

    1FT.

    Szoboszlai > Groß for a long term hold?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      19 hours, 10 mins ago

      Yes

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    2. JoeSoap
      18 hours, 44 mins ago

      Easy move

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  4. el polako
    19 hours, 10 mins ago

    No pressers today?
    Have a rather pressing question about certain Kevin.
    It would be schade to let him go.

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    1. Esraj
      18 hours, 44 mins ago

      Fifty Schades of Shoulder Injuries

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  5. TafOnTour1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    19 hours, 9 mins ago

    Hoping Bruno Guimaraes continues his form against Nottingham Forest - currently my differential!

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    1. The Knights Template
      19 hours, 7 mins ago

      Good luck.

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      1. TafOnTour1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        19 hours, 5 mins ago

        I thank thee, Ser.

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    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      19 hours, 4 mins ago

      Are you hoping he starts, first and foremost?

      He may have played himself into the starting 11, but also could be the Champions League pick and quality from the bench.

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      1. TafOnTour1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        19 hours, 2 mins ago

        I'm hoping so, Bruno Guimaraes is our best midfielder other than Rice!

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        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          19 hours ago

          Yeah

          He'll break through and when he does Konsa is KO'd out for him in my squad too.

          I think Artera is quite fixed on his starting Premier League team, but he could have played into it?

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          1. TafOnTour1
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            18 hours, 57 mins ago

            You'd think we wouldn't spend £75m+ for a bench player, and Bruno Guimaraes would have had guarantees over this before he signed?!

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  6. Domo
    19 hours, 7 mins ago

    Paywall on Captain Sensible - is that new?

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    1. The Knights Template
      19 hours, 5 mins ago

      I think so, they’re trying to ‘funnel’ us into various revenue streams.

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    2. el polako
      19 hours, 4 mins ago

      With all the begging to switch off ad blockers this site should be called

      Fantasy Football Scrounge

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    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      19 hours, 2 mins ago

      Haaland, it's a relavation.

      Saka, Maxim De Cuyper and Pedro in the mix.

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    4. x.jim.x
      18 hours, 25 mins ago

      It's hilarious that some people pay £100 a year for "just captain Haaland"

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  7. SINGH
    19 hours, 3 mins ago

    start jacquet or Hull defender?

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    1. JoeSoap
      18 hours, 45 mins ago

      Tough, whoever normally gets more DC

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    2. Esraj
      18 hours, 39 mins ago

      Hull defender. Can't see how Fulham are going to score.

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  8. fpl_tp95
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    18 hours, 57 mins ago

    Bench one of Konsa, King and Murhamovic

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    1. TafOnTour1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      18 hours, 55 mins ago

      King, Fulham are shite mate.

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  9. Emiliano Sala
    18 hours, 56 mins ago

    Haaland minutes risk this gw?

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    1. Babit1967
      18 hours, 54 mins ago

      Possibly, but I think you still captain as everyone else will or even tc.

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    2. DRIZ ✅
      18 hours, 47 mins ago

      50/50

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    3. Ignasi M
      18 hours, 45 mins ago

      hmmmm good point.

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    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      18 hours, 32 mins ago

      It's possible but probably not

      He normally starts

      Especially in their so called siege mentality

      They'll start as strong as possible

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    5. Conners
      18 hours, 11 mins ago

      Depends on how the match goes. If CIty go 3 or 4 up by 60/70 mins, I'd expect an early sub.

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      1. Nomadic Spurs
        16 hours, 31 mins ago

        If he scores al three, not a problem.

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  10. jeffa79
    18 hours, 56 mins ago

    Give me a playing order for the following bench - Fernandez-Pardo, Silva, Bogle (am playing Ajer ahead of both of the latter)

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      18 hours, 46 mins ago

      SBF

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  11. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    18 hours, 55 mins ago

    £0.4m, promise I won't spam the pages today.

    Any final changes for the wildcard squad?

    BB11 all being well.

    Verbruggen, Kinsky
    Calafiori, Konsa, De Cuyper, Bogle, Thomas
    Saka, Rogers, Groß, Mbeumo, Belloumi
    João Pedro, Haaland, Jackson

    .
    .
    Thanks for any feedback, I need to recover from a rather middling few weeks which has seen my team dip drastically.

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    1. JoeSoap
      18 hours, 47 mins ago

      Looks ok. Palmer v Saka is hard to call. Chelsea just look like they will score more goals at the minute

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    2. Ignasi M
      18 hours, 44 mins ago

      Yeah, Saka has underwhelmed in the premier league for two seasons. He produces more output in the champions league but that's only because it's more open and the teams are not so familiar with his style (drop shoulder, shoot with left foot on corner of box)

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      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        18 hours, 30 mins ago

        I just prefer Saka rather than putting all my eggs into the Chelsea attacking basket

        Palmer ain't scoring loads either

        Can easily switch it out if I've made an obvious mistake in that spot.

        MGW will come good soon, too.

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      2. TafOnTour1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        18 hours, 16 mins ago

        Saka scored 7 goals and got 10 assists last season while being out injured for half of it, and has also scored 3 goals in 6 games this season. What in the world are you talking about mate.

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        1. Ignasi M
          18 hours, 11 mins ago

          I agree with you! Injury has hampered his productivity.However, his output has been low in the premier league for the last two seasons compared to previous seasons?

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    3. el polako
      18 hours, 25 mins ago

      With the turmoil and potential managerial swap at United, you still want to go Mbuemo?

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      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 hours, 49 mins ago

        Yeah, he's a tip top player!

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  12. JoeSoap
    18 hours, 49 mins ago

    Which of the following would you do this week? Have four FTs

    A. Mitchell>Van Hecke/De Cupher (can only do along with B)
    B. Szob>Tavenier
    C. Wissa>DCL
    D. MGW>Cherki

    Verbruggen
    Konsa, Calafiori, Hall
    Palmer, Rogers, Gross, MGW
    Halland, Pedro, Wissa
    Hornicek, Szob, Egan, Mitchell

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      18 hours, 29 mins ago

      C

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    2. Evasivo
      17 hours, 43 mins ago

      Roll

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  13. Djerbil
    18 hours, 46 mins ago

    It will be helpful to have a pinned article everyday which becomes the main community chat.

    Otherwise critical post like the pressers does not have any community visibility

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      18 hours, 28 mins ago

      Hot topics links to it

      There will be a fair few articles posted today

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  14. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    18 hours, 44 mins ago

    A) Worth getting Cherki or Semenyo for Mbeumo?
    B) Other move
    C) Save

    Raya
    Calafiori Muha De Cuyper
    Mbeumo Rogers King Saka Gross
    Haaland JP

    Forster, Hall Davis Valle-Egeli

    1.1 mill. in the bank

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      18 hours, 44 mins ago

      C

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    2. Snoopydog
      18 hours, 35 mins ago

      Same midfield as you and same dilemma. Will wait for the presser and will be a toss-up between Cherki and Boomo. Cherki for suspense, possible excitement and upside. Boomo because he can score goals, will get 90mins and should have had more than he has... but it's Leeds etc. Don't think Cherki will get 90 mins (max 60 probably) but might be enough. Will probably flip a coin.

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      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        18 hours, 20 mins ago

        Cheers!

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  15. fakelund
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    18 hours, 43 mins ago

    Tempted to start Bobby Thomas (TOT a) over Konsa (NFO a) this week... Have Calafiori and Saka.

    Yes or no?

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    1. sahara07
      18 hours, 37 mins ago

      Maybe I'm playing Cov keeper ahead of Fulham keeper

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    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      18 hours, 34 mins ago

      Nope imo, Konsa has biggest CS chance and some DC potential.

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  16. FantasyFooty01
    18 hours, 41 mins ago

    Kinsky

    Calafiori, Van Hecke, Konea, Muñoz

    Cherki, Palmer, Rogers, King

    Haaland (TC), García, DCL

    Bench:
    Bentley, Tavernier, Muharemovic, Muñoz

    1 FT 1.5 ITB
    Should I make any changes?

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    1. FantasyFooty01
      18 hours, 40 mins ago

      Wrong posting above
      Kinsky

      Calafiori, Van Hecke, Konea,

      Cherki, Palmer, Rogers, King

      Haaland (TC), García, DCL

      Bench:
      Bentley, Tavernier, Muharemovic, Muñoz

      1 FT 1.5 ITB
      Should I make any changes?

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      1. Tsparkes10
        18 hours, 8 mins ago

        Ah my bad. Muham over Konsa maybe

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    2. Tsparkes10
      18 hours, 8 mins ago

      I’d start Muham over Munoz

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  17. simong1
    18 hours, 40 mins ago

    A or B? Already have Raya and Calafiori

    A) Ajer > De Cuyper
    B) Konsa > De Cuyper

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    1. antis0cial
      17 hours, 55 mins ago

      A

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  18. fakelund
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    18 hours, 34 mins ago

    Hornicek (AVL h) > Donnarumma (IPS h) for a -4?

    (Already did Wissa & Bruno > DCL & Saka)

    Yes or no?

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    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      18 hours, 33 mins ago

      Y, he was horrible. Should lose his place if Pope is fit.

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  19. Jafooli
    18 hours, 34 mins ago

    Szoboszlai out?

    Who to get in? Have Bruno, Cherki, Gross & Slater.

    Have 8.8m to spend - Rogers? Who else?

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    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      18 hours, 33 mins ago

      Rogers is the main target

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      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        18 hours, 32 mins ago

        Saka perhaps good also

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        1. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          18 hours, 32 mins ago

          But expensive

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          1. Jafooli
            18 hours, 28 mins ago

            Cheers Baps, yeah Saka for Bruno next week probs, this week is priority to sort Slobz, with one FT

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    2. Esraj
      18 hours, 21 mins ago

      Semenyo worth a shout if you don't want Rogers.

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      1. Jafooli
        18 hours, 8 mins ago

        Yeah, was also thinking this as an option, thanks…

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  20. nicholasporteous
    18 hours, 25 mins ago

    I brought in Hall on WC last week, focussing on fixtures. Should I swap him out for De Cuyper, or am I chasing points?

    Defense: Konsa, Calfiori, David, Bogle, Hall
    £0.4 itb, 1 FT

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    1. antis0cial
      17 hours, 55 mins ago

      Could work this week, but Brighton have two tough fixtures after Palace

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  21. SharkyT
    18 hours, 24 mins ago

    2 FT’s need rid of Sboz:

    A) Sboz > Gross
    B) Bruno F & Sboz > Saka & Semen/Mbeumo/ Gross
    C) BF Sboz Barry > Saka Gross J. Pedro

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    1. Nomar
      18 hours, 23 mins ago

      B with Gross

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      1. Nomar
        18 hours, 22 mins ago

        Or C even better but will cost you 4 points

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  22. Tsparkes10
    18 hours, 9 mins ago

    Worth punting on both Hinshelwood and Gross on wildcard? Triple up with De Cuyper

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    1. Conners
      18 hours ago

      I prefer one of Verbruggen or Vuscovic as a 3rd Brighton pick, albeit their fixtures and schedule are tricky in the short-term.

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  23. Voronins Pony Tail
    18 hours, 8 mins ago

    Thoughts on which two to bench from this lot?

    Konsa, Odegaard, Barnes, Mbeumo, Gonzalo

    Currently on Konsa & Odegaard

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    1. PogChamp
      17 hours, 53 mins ago

      Unsure on benching headache but I think with 3 arsenal you have to play them all.

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      1. PogChamp
        17 hours, 52 mins ago

        Wrong post sorry

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  24. Klopp it
    17 hours, 59 mins ago

    How's this looking ?
    IV triple captained haaland

    Kinsky
    Calafiori, Hall, Konsa
    Saka, Cherki, Palmer, Manzambi, Groß João Pedro, Haaland (C)

    Substitutes:
    Dubravka
    Gonzalo
    Mendy
    Davis

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  25. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    17 hours, 58 mins ago

    Current squad / starting XI below. 1FT.
    (I’m likely to WC in next few weeks as don’t love my midfield – so can afford to be a bit more short term this week I think!)

    Kinsky
    Califouri Konsa Hall
    Fernandes Rogers Gibbs-White Gomez
    Haaland JPedro Gonzalo
    [Dubravka Davis Thomas Slater]

    A) Gibbs White -> Cherki
    B) Gibbs White -> Saka
    C) Gibbs White -> Semenyo
    D) Gomez -> Gross
    E) Thomas -> Gvardiol (bench GW or Hall)
    F) Thomas -> De Cuyper (bench GW or Hall)

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    1. antis0cial
      17 hours, 54 mins ago

      A if short term

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  26. hazza44
    17 hours, 55 mins ago

    Hi all,
    Suggested transfers for this week? Szob to Rogers & which of the below to find the extra $$

    Raya
    Calafiori De Cuyper Hall Konsa
    Palmer Groß KDH
    Haaland Pedro Wissa
    (Dub MGW Szob Egan) 2FT, £0.4

    A) MGW → Manzambi/ Tavernier/ Savio
    B) Palmer → Semenyo/ Cherki
    C) KDH → Manzambi/ Rudoni/ King
    D) Roll

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    1. PogChamp
      17 hours, 31 mins ago

      D. I always like to roll after a popular WC gameweek, even if I haven’t WC myself.

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  27. antis0cial
    17 hours, 53 mins ago

    Start 1 from each;
    Ødegaard or Barnes
    Muharemović or Hall

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    1. Rhodes your boat
      17 hours, 50 mins ago

      Ode Muha

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  28. Pep Roulette
    17 hours, 52 mins ago

    BB with Trafford, KDH, Hall, Konsa? Yes or No?

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  29. Rhodes your boat
    17 hours, 49 mins ago

    Barnes to

    A) cherki
    B) manzambi
    C) hold for one week

    A would block a potential odegaard to Saka transfer next week

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    1. Goat
      17 hours, 45 mins ago

      C

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      1. PogChamp
        17 hours, 30 mins ago

        C

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    2. antis0cial
      17 hours, 30 mins ago

      c

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  30. Goat
    17 hours, 45 mins ago

    ‪Presuming Schade is out, 1 week punt before wildcard?‬

    ‪(A) Tavernier (SUN)‬
    ‪(B) King (HUL)‬
    ‪(C) Savio (COV) ‬

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