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The Dugout Discussion – Chelsea vs Manchester United

23 October 2016 2420 comments
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The final fixture of Gameweek 9 sees us pay visit to Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea entertain former manager Jose Mourinho and Man United at 4pm.

The home side have chalked up two straight wins and clean sheets since Antonio Conte switched to a 3-4-3 formation, defeating Hull and Leicester in consecutive Premier League fixtures.

Diego Costa is the Blues’ main threat, having scored or assisted in seven of the Blues’ first eight fixtures.

The Spain international sits just one booking short of a single-match suspension, though it’s worth noting that a caution today would see him sit out the midweek EFL Cup clash with West Ham and free him up to face Southampton in Gameweek 10.

Those who have held onto Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be hoping for signs of a return to form, bearing in mind the Reds then host Burnley next weekend.

The Swede – who is the second most-captained player for Gameweek 9 – has plummeted in price to 11.3 after scoring just one goal in his previous six league outings.

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  1. Plymouth
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Did Costa try to get a YC today? Shocked he didnt take it

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    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Tbf, he hasn't been like a 'cu*t' the last few matches. And he only gets yellow card if he wants. So think he could try and not get too. He is quite important to the team. And most likely he will come as a sub in Coc as well.

      Also, getting a yellow just for the sake of missing Coc sets a bad example too when everything's going so well for us.

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      1. Licious Lizard
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Agree with you, but I don't see him behaving until the 31st december.

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        1. Grand Thibauto
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Yes he still might get banned. But that'd be for just one match. Batshuayi needs some chances too.

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      2. Numb
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        That's the thing with him - he pretty much chooses when to get a yellow and never elects to get sent off. Think it was the same last season, once he was on 4 yellows he was good.

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    2. devils advocate
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      To be fair, we were that soft and placid today that any push and shove from Costa looking for a yellow, would have likely gotten him a red given our players reluctance to engage in any way (ie. We were soft as **** and didn't give Costa the opportunity to get a yellow).

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  2. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Bye bye Man Utd and Aguero?

    Kun to Costa and Antonio to Hazard.

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  3. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Bring back Kane...

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    1. Jacket Potato
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      This

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  4. Delhidynamo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Mourinho complaining about lack of respect LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLL

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  5. jurgenklopp.8
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    sterling to coutinho?? i know city have great fixtures but there's too many point scores in that city midfield. Also i can't see raheem starting on saturday if he plays midweek.

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    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yep

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    2. hannesdela
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah of course, do it

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  6. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Which is best?

    a) Son to Shaquiri
    b) Sterling to Coutinho
    c) Son Sterling to Mane Shaquiri
    d) Son Williams to Shaquiri Fuchs

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    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe C. Shaqiri isn't pressing however. Maybe Sterling Williams to Mane 4.6/4.4

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      1. Coaly
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I can do Sterling Williams to Mane Pieters

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        1. Grand Thibauto
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Think that's a better option as Leicester have poor defensive record on the road.
          Son plays Leics next

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          1. Coaly
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks. You also prefer Mane to Cout?

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            1. Grand Thibauto
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Hard to choose tbh. I wanted Mane but took Firmino on my WC in this week. Too hard to choose tbh. Mane ahead of Coutinho only because Coutinho gets subbed off early.

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              1. Coaly
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Nice one, thanks

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    2. Jacket Potato
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    3. hannesdela
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      b)

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  7. borat
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Who is more essential for next few gws
    son
    Coutinho
    firminho

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    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Cout

      Son far from essential, probably not even desirable

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      1. borat
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        thanks. Maybe cot is right choice bcz his ownership is more than firminho and not owning him can hurt more

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    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I'll always say Firmino.

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    3. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Firmino

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    4. United10
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Coutinho

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    5. Jacket Potato
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      C

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  8. United10
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Should I do Son to KDB now or wait till after mid week fixture?

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    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Wait. KDB's price wont increase after that 1 pointer. Would watch out on Son's fall if your budget is tight

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      wait

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    3. MOZIL
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      not sure if KDB will start next week

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    4. MOZIL
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      hes injured isnt he?

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      1. United10
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I think its only a minor injury. I will wait till after midweek for further info

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  9. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Would you play Foster (MCI) or Heaton (mun) this week?

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    1. Jacket Potato
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Heaton for save points

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    2. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Foster for save points

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    3. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Heaton. Man Utd looks dreadful on the attack.

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    4. ANDER.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Heaton for a cleanie!

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  10. Jacket Potato
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Best striker for 6.8?

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    1. DantheManinaPan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Austin

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  11. DantheManinaPan
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Ok, ready to hit Defoe + Son --> Coutinho + Austin. Any other offers?

    Current team: (1FT, £0.1 ITB)

    Grant, Pickford
    Bellerin, Rose, Holebas, Amat, Love
    Sanchez, Payet, Firmino, Son, Meyler
    Aguero, Defoe, Deeney

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  12. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Coleman to Alonso straight swap?

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    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hit it

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    2. Pompel
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, but no hurry. Can wait one GW.

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      1. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah was thinking the same. Might hold my it for a week.

        Coleman is running out of time though

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    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yep. But maybe wait until after the league cup fixture?

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  13. NestorC
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Help me out

    A) Snod to Cout
    B) Kun to Costa
    C) Sanch to Cout and Rash to Costa
    D) Kun to Costa and Rash to Slimani

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  14. dhamphiir
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Which is best for 4th midfield?
    A. Shaqiri
    B. Redmond (Have Austin)
    C. Chadli
    D. Matic (Already have 5 assist)

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    1. DantheManinaPan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Didn't notice Matic had five assists... Probably would go Shaq or Chadli

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    2. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      A

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  15. GGMU11
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Was actually contemplating an under the radar move for Pogba next week. Certainly not now. Antonio to Arnie coming up.

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    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Me too

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  16. DantheManinaPan
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else put off by Shaqiri's inconsistency? He's an unbelievable player, but only seems to switch it on every once in a while

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    1. Numb
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He was injured for a while

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    2. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He has better stats than Arnie per game this season. But Arnie seems to get in the box more.

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  17. Zareos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    A. Snodgrass, Capoue and Aguero; or
    B. Mane, Walcott and C. Wilson?

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    1. Ephurion
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Clearly B imo (assuming you plan on playing them all and not rotating Snod/Capoue).

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  18. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Stuborness or not. There is no way I'll sell fully fit Kun before wba,boro,palace and burnley games.

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  19. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Ibra had another 4 shots today all on target and is outdoing every other player in the league with those raw stats. I just can't sell him with Burnley and Swansea up next.

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    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I contemplated bringing him in. The goals are coming mat

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    2. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      To me he looks best captain option for next gw

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    3. Numb
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      You'll be saying the same all season. Always some promising fixture like Stoke (h) on the horizon to justify keeping him. Get rid!

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    4. Ephurion
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He only has like 3 tough fixtures until GW 25. If you kept him against Chelsea I don't see how you can sell him before Burnley and Swansea

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      1. Numb
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        But he shouldn't have kept this long - that's not a reason to compound the error

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        1. Licious Lizard
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Don't throw good Money after bad. I am keeping though 🙂 🙂 🙂

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        2. Ephurion
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          True that, but then again hindsight is 20/20. Hard to determinate when good stats =/= output.

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    5. Licious Lizard
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Is it out United hearts that is convincing us to keep (and even captaining) an expensive player that clearly doesn't deliver?

      Captained him against Stoke and Liverpool and thinking about doing it again next week. Stubborn, wise,hopeful or just plain stupid..

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      1. devils advocate
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        A bit of both.

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  20. MOZIL
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    KDB injury serious? will he start next week?

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  21. creative
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I want to take out antonio but cant see a good replacement. Is it ok to triple up on liverpool?? Feels wrong but... Might work.

    Kosc - Clyne - Evans
    Antonio - Sterling - Walcott - Coutino
    Aguero - Lukaku - Benteke

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    1. Heavy Data
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      not at all, i dropped antonio for milner. already had firminio and then last night i dropped payet for mane. could be a mistake putting all my eggs in one basket......

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  22. Prøfeßör …
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Please choose one - 2FTs.

    A) Antonio to Lallana
    or
    B) Sterling to Coutinho and Antonio to Shaqiri/ Chadli?

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    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      B Shaq

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    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      b may be redmond over shaqiri

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    3. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      B Shaq

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  23. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Think Sterling needs to go. This season has shown that keeping despite price drops just is not worth it.
    Good chance he rested against wba then will be avalanche of sales regardless of fixtures. Best to sell now and buy back cheaper later on

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    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yes agreed. Form has dipped anyway

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    2. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      For a Pool mid?

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    3. jurgenklopp.8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      to coutinho a no brainer?

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      1. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        i think you know better than him boss

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    4. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Done. For Coutinho

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    5. Numb
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      A rest next weekend is a very real possibility as well

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      1. Numb
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Oh, sorry, you already covered that.

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  24. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    early captain poll !!!

    for me : on Arnautovic atm.

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    1. jurgenklopp.8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      deeney?

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    2. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Lukaku in with a shout

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      1. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        he loves WHU

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        1. Pasqualinho
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          There's nothing not to love about WHU. Maybe Russell Brand.

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    3. Numb
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Same as usual I guess

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      1. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        sanchez?

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        1. Numb
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah

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    4. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Lukaku or Sanchez

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  25. TSILIKAFENEIAKOS
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Will take out Son and Sonddy.

    Alexis - Wally - Lallana - ??? - ???
    Kun - Lukaku - Austin

    A. Coutinho, Allen
    B. Firminho, Allen
    C. Something else.

    Plan is after 1-2 GWs will offload one of the duos (or both) and get some Chelsea or more City if they play any better.
    Opinions?

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  26. mojoindojo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Baines to

    A. Shawcross
    B. Pieters
    C. Cameron

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    1. DantheManinaPan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    2. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      B

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  27. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    For a draft league, which of these would be the best to sign? They'd be replacing Lanzini (rest of MF is Caz/Siggy/Firmino/Tadic):

    A) Ramsey
    B) Henderson
    C) Wijnaldum

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    1. DantheManinaPan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Keep Lanzini... (Or is he injured?)

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      1. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Don't think he's injured - just that I only really brought him in for a one-week punt against Sunderland as the Hammers don't impress me atm.

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  28. Gazzpfc
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Point hits...

    Never work put in lallana and walcott for sterling and barry.

    Dropping lallana next week capoue home to watford and allen home to swansea.

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  29. WDT
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Bob Snodgrass is a right pain. The pricepoint is really tricky to shift him without a hit. Redmond doesn't have very nice fixtures but thinking he may be best option?

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    1. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He's who I am lining up. Need to shift my midfield round a bit first though.

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  30. Frank Koscielny
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Sell Capoue before decline in price even though they have poor Hull at home saturday?

    If so, which midfielder should I get for 5,4 mill?

    Thx!

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    1. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Joe Allen

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    2. DantheManinaPan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Don't sell.

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    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Allen? Who would you bench in attack if you played Capoue?

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      1. Frank Koscielny
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        My offence is:

        Sanchez, Walcott, Coutiho, Capoue, Snoddy

        Kun, Lukaku, Deeney

        I'm going to bench Snoddy if I don't sell this week. So the consideration is, should I sell someone that presumably won't score next week. He's guaranteed to drop more than once in price within next GW

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    4. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hold for next week's game. Sell after he scores

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