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Dugout Discussion – Southampton vs Arsenal

10 May 2017 6213 comments
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Gameweek 36 finally comes to an end this evening as Southampton entertain Arsenal at St Mary’s.

Alexis Sanchez will again be the focus of most managers’ attentions. Sitting in over 27% of FPL squads, the Chilean was the most captained player (11.2%) in the round of fixtures but a blank at home to Man United in his first match of Double Gameweek 36 means he has now netted just once in seven league appearances.

Meanwhile, his team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks to add to a pair of assists in the 2-0 weekend win over Jose Mourinho’s side. The Gunners’ wing-back has been drafted in by over 15,000 FPL managers this week for a Double Gameweek 37 against Stoke and Sunderland.

For the Saints, Manolo Gabbiadini was the fourth most transferred in player ahead of last week’s deadline, with over 108,000 taking the plunge.

Yet a blank against Liverpool took his run to one assist in five, as Claude Puel’s defence racked up the points at Anfield instead thanks to a fourth clean sheet in seven.

Thanks to his spot-kick stop away to Liverpool, the Saints’ Fraser Forster leads the way among the Double Gameweek contingent on 16 points ahead of tonight’s 7.45pm encounter.

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  1. bigbudgie
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Has to be Sanchez captain now

    - Arsenal doing their usual - finishing strong and with something to play for
    - After a barren spell Sanchez has a goal, something of a return to form
    - Great fixtures. Sunderland are the kind of team Arsenal could rip to shreds...and Sanchez loves an away game at Stoke too

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    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I agree, my original plan was to captain Hazard (I even contemplated playing BB in GW36 just so I can TC Hazard in 37), but now I'm gravitating towards Alexis.

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    2. b✪mber
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I'm thinking Jesus, but could sway it to Sancho

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    3. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      He was my captain up until 20 mins ago and now Jesus is. May well change it yet again.

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    4. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Jesus is a great choice don't get me wrong. I think having both is essential.
      Sanchez has the clean sheet and extra point for a goal to consider as well.

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      1. SouthCoastSaint
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        And penalties possibly

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      2. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        But also the playing on the wingness to consider. Jesus will spearhead the attack and will be in better shape now after playing a full game after his injury.

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        1. bigbudgie
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          is he though? I thought he more in a no 10 role in the new system

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          1. The Big Fella
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Shadow striker? Will still be the most forward player. Aguero won't be playing and he doesn't fancy Iheanacho (God knows why)

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            1. bigbudgie
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              No I meant Sanchez

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              1. The Big Fella
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 7 months ago

                Ahh sorry. I didn't watch tonight but he was more on the wing last match for the 45 minutes I could keep myself awake for.

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    5. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Agree. Prolly would have done it even if he blanked today.

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    6. Magic Bean
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Sanchez for me

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    7. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      No thanks, one goal doesnt change anything... Still in similar form as he has been in last few weeks. Similar situation when he scored a FK against Boro...

      If he took comparatively more shots, then I would have considered but no improvement in that section either...

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      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        And I dont have personal issues with him, he has not stolen me chocolate 😳

        That position just doesnt help his FPL output...

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        1. JustPark
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Well deducted 😆

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        2. The Big Fella
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          He played up front once today i.e. got into a forward position, took 1 shot and scored it. What else does Wenger need to see that he needs to play him as a striker?!!?! No doubt Giroud will start next match as the striker now.....

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  2. 5L
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Is this a good idea for -4?

    Gabriel and King OUT
    Kompany and Albrington IN

    Already have Jesus and can't afford City midfield.

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    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah I would if on bench boost

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  3. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Gabbi to score for next two matches after ppl selling him ?

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    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I'm contemplating keeping just because Anichebe is the only option if I don't want to downgrade somewhere else.

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    2. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Probably do what Negredo did! Could see him rotated now we have blanked 3 games in a row

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    3. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Charlie Austin to get minutes and goals before the season is out

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      1. JustPark
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Charlie Austin QPR v2.0

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  4. dhamphiir
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    RP
    Which transfer should I make? Have 2 FT and going to use Bench boost next week
    A. Alli + Bailly + Gabriel + Gabbi --> KDB + Monreal + Holding + Vokes (-8)
    B. Bailly + Gabriel --> Monreal + Smith
    C. Bailly + Gabriel + Alli --> Monreal + Vertonghen + Sane (-4)

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    1. Lav
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      B

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    2. Schwarzer
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      B, don't think the hits are justified.

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  5. SouthCoastSaint
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Surely Hazard is more likely to be benched in gw38 and play the next two? Hopefully West Brom do something annoying but even if Chelsea win the title then home to Watford would be a celebration and the last time the fans would see hazard at home this season(not risked vs Sunderland) . At least 30 mins sub appearance coupled with 90 mins against West Brom make him worth retaining (especially if considering hits)

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    1. TokyoRisingSun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Agreed

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    2. E25
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I think more likely to be benched vs Watford (if they win Friday) and play gw38

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      1. SouthCoastSaint
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Playing 6 days before the FA cup final?

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        1. E25
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          More likely to play the final home game of the season IMO. 6 days is plenty of rest

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    3. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      The big question is keeping him or swap to KDB

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    4. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      All speculation, cant be sure of anything...

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      1. SouthCoastSaint
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Indeed

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    5. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Think he will play all 3 but will come out early if Chelsea winning.

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      1. michudagawd
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        You mean start all 3?

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        1. Chelsea Dagger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Yup. Just a hunch

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      2. E25
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Hope so!

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      3. JustPark
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        No change then.

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  6. TokyoRisingSun
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    What kind of injury did chamberlain get?

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    1. Lav
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      This. Need to know actually

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Hammy

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      1. Lav
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Think he will play at least one?

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        1. Lav
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Never mind

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        2. GertJan
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Hamstring injury is usually a minimum of 3-4 weeks.

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    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/05/10/alex-oxlade-chamberlain-suffers-hamstring-injury-could-rule/

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  7. Lav
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Narrowed it to this. What looks best?

    A. Bailly + Zaha to Chaill + Albirghton (-8)
    B. Bailly + Alli to 4.5 + Sanchez (-8)
    C. Bailly + Zaha + Alli to Bavies + Albrighton + Sanchez (-12)

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  8. Moose™
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    1. Jesus or KdB? Already have Sane and Willy.

    2. Kelly + JWP + Costa --> Monreal + Albrighton + Jesus(c) worth -4?

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  9. mitro
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Should I get Monreal or another Chelsea defender? (have Alonso)

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    1. GertJan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Monreal is the safer pick and Arsenal's fixtures are just as good as Chelsea's.

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    2. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I'd go Monreal. Chelsea could be rotated vs Watford whereas Monreal looks nailed and even if kosc returns he's likely to play wing back over Gibbs

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      1. JustPark
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Think that Holding will be making way. Straight swap.

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    3. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Monreal

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    4. Magic Bean
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Monreal seems to be pretty nailed at the moment. Azpi maybe the only Chelsea defender close to nailed (apart from Alonso)

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    5. mitro
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers lads

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  10. Magic Bean
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    First time ever into the top 10K, very happy 🙂

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    1. BROOKLYN GOONER
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Hey, congrats! How are you feeling on your chances for the big gw37 double gameweek fest?

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    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Snap! Well played

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  11. liiusions
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Don't rise KdB

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    1. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Believe he will.

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      1. Chelsea Dagger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        But he didn't!

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    2. Magic Bean
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Should do

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    3. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Should have mentioned I don't want Monreal to rise as well 🙁

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  12. klass-jan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Looking through Hazards points record on FPL site for no particular reason.

    Can anyone suggest why he has been awarded only 13 points in GW31 instead of 14? (not sure why I found this either)

    Says he got a total of 13. I count 14 as shown below. Anyone help out a drunk old man?

    2 goals (10)
    89 mins (2)
    Bonus (3)
    YC (-1)

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    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      He didn't get a yellow, he missed a pen (-2).

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Penalty miss

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    3. klass-jan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks. 1 beer too many

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  13. Krafty Werks
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    WC last week BB in 37 with 14 DGW'ers....1FT and 0 ITB.

    Cech
    Alonso, Monreal, Vertonghen
    Sanchez(c), Hazard, Eriksen, Pedro, King
    Jesus(vc), Kane

    BB - Cabellero, Stephens, Yoshida, Anichebe.

    A - Hazard > KDB for free?
    B - Save FT for 2 in GW 38?

    Thanks.

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  14. b✪mber
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    a) Rashford, Tadic, Gabriel > Jesus, King, Stephens (-4) (safe)
    or
    b) Rashford, Alli, Gabriel > Jesus, Sane, Clichy (-4) (sorry)

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Clichy probably not nailed on, so A

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    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A looks good

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    3. b✪mber
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers

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    4. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I think I like B, can you not stretch to Kompany instead of Clichy?

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      1. b✪mber
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        nope, leaves me all out - 0 ITB

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  15. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Price Changes - 11th May 2017

    🔼  Monreal

    🔽  Mee, Pieters

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    1. Skyarm
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      +1 cheers TM

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    2. Lav
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      More time to think 🙂

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    3. Infamy, Infamy
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Seems FPL Statistics site isn't terribly accurate. They had De Bruyne and Cabellero more likely.

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Wildcards

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        1. Pierce34
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Thoughts on Gabriel & Gabbiadini, TM? Replacing both, I imagine?

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        2. Infamy, Infamy
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          That many Wildcards being played for week 37?

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      2. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Nobody is accurate when it comes to DGW 😮

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  16. Skyarm
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Any suggestions on this BB team?

    Willy Cech
    Holgate Stephens Daniels Monreal Alonso
    King Sane Alli Haz San(c)hez
    Anichebe Jesus Kane

    1ft 0.2 itb

    a) Hold
    b) Haz and Sane > KDB and Eriksen
    c) Other suggestions

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    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A

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  17. Coled Brew
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Two interesting stats: Not a single premier League team is unbeaten in the last 6. And Man U has had the most draws (14). I'm sure one could draw intelligent conclusions from those, but I'm all intelligented out by the FPL.

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  18. Nerazzuro
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Daniels to Clichy for -4?

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    1. Skyarm
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Rotation is possible I wouldn't invest in any city defense apart from Willy or Kompany Personally

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  19. jamichael
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Gabriel ->
    1. Ben Davis
    2. Holding
    3. Darmian
    4. Any other suggestions with 5M

    Thanks

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    1. Schwarzer
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Is Ben Davies likely to play the two games?

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  20. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Gibbs tempting?

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    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Never mind

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    2. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Considering him or Clichy

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  21. iron899
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Siggy --> Sterling/Sane(-4)?

    Hazard --> KDB(-4)?

    Yes or No? Any?

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      First one

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    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Siggy > Sane

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  22. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Sane or Mustafi.

    If you can pick one, who will it be?

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    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Sane

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    2. Schwarzer
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Sane

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    3. RedMarks 赤的
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Sane

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    4. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks all, no Arsenal defender then 😳

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  23. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    What about Spurs assets..... I have Kane, Alli and Vert. Likely to all play last 3? Likely to be motivated?

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Will play all 3, not sure about motivation...

      They'll probably try to do well this time...

      WBA holding Chelsea will also help lil bit I guess.

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      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I thought that. I am praying for a Chelsea loss (with Alonso goal and Hazard assist 😉 ) against WBA. Spurs will kick right back up again and Haz will definitely play 2nd match in DGW

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  24. I Have No Idea What I'…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    With Ashley Young injured is Valencia nailed?

    Shaw already injured only leaves Darmian and Blind (OOP) as alternatives. Correct?

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    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Not nailed, Tuanzebe played vs. Arsenal, and was decent too.

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      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thought he is a CB?

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        1. Pierce34
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Pretty sure he kept matching up with Sanchez when he was on the left.

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        2. JustPark
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          He played RB against Arsenal.

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      2. jia you
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        He's a CB but Jose played him at RB and he played very well. Has great potential and will get another run out I'm sure. Very dodgy holding Valencia imo, def won't play in 38 assuming they get to the final of course!

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  25. Schwarzer
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Does anyone know how many points 20k ranking is?

    Cheers

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    1. Skyarm
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      somewhere around 2040-2045 I think

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    2. E25
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      2043

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    3. Schwarzer
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks guys

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  26. I Have No Idea What I'…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    What shall I do with this lot? Already on -8, but is anyone else worth a hit for my BB?

    Caballero De Gea
    Yoshida Bailly Valencia Stephens Cedric
    Fabregas Sane Hazard Eriksen Pedro
    Kane Jesus Vardy

    Much appreciated!

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    1. Skyarm
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      3 Man U defenders 3 Soton defenders and 3 Chelsea mids is risky but could pay off.

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      1. I Have No Idea What I'…
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        It's a risk I need to take. You can't see any hits worth taking to take me to a -12? Or is it good to go?

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  27. iron899
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Holding to play both in 37?

    If yes, would be awesome pick?

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    1. Skyarm
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      unlikely with both Kos and Mustafi ready.

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  28. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Jaku > Pickford for a hit?

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    1. Skyarm
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      yeah

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    2. iron899
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I would keep Jak

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  29. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Kane > Jesus

    A- Noooooo
    B- Yaaaay

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    1. Skyarm
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      It's pretty sideways but it could be a good differential if you need

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    2. iron899
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      U never know with Kane, will it be 2-3 or zero. Id keep.

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    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      If you are doing something with the cash, then yes, otherwise no.

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  30. E25
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Late charge towards top 1k, seems to be a fair bit of debate on Costa and Kane after last week's disappointing results for the neutral.
    A) Sell Costa for Jesus
    B) Sell Kane for Jesus
    C) Keep them both and go without the holy one

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    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Same dilemma for me, though I could also upgrade Gabbiadini if I donwgrade Sane or Eriksen. Not too sure on this one.

      What's your ranking? At 4,345 here.

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      1. E25
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        3,333 after a good week, TC Sanchez came through tonight.
        What's the rest of your midfield?

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        1. Pierce34
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Sanchez (TC like you), Hazard and King.

          Slight downfall was my defence - only Gabriel from Arsenal. Need to find the money to get Monreal now.

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          1. E25
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Hmm... I guess Costa->Jesus and you can get Monreal easily.

            I think I'm going to lose Costa.
            Surely going to lose some minutes, Kane does have golden boot to play for and on pens. Plus having Hazard as well it seems too much having 21m tied up in two players who could get easily see minutes taken from them.

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            1. Pierce34
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              Thanks, that's a decent shout.

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