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The ScoutCast – Episode 228 – Countdown

10 August 2017 7234 comments
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The final countdown has begun with the new season kick-off now less than 24-hours away.

Earlier the week the ScoutCast grew gathered as the clock ticked down, with Jonty, Andy and Luke joining myself to tackle a raft of perfectly targeted questions from you – the community.

Each of us take turns to reveal our current line-ups, while the collection of queries allowed us to put each of the four positions under the microscope. On occasions, we even broke from the ScoutCast tradition to provide some definitive answers.

Pre-season gremlins struck as I dropped out in full flow on Paul Pogba, but I managed to return to steer the ship towards its final destination – the first weekend preview of the new campaign.

It’s good to be back.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. alfast1c
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Lads,

    Foster + Kompany + Kolasinac
    VS
    De Gea + Monreal + Stones

    And

    DeGea+Pogba
    VS
    Foster+Salah?

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    1. Abusement Park
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A
      B

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  2. MarvelouSuccess
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Will the Capoue bench curse strike again?

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  3. #Swish41
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    How does this look:

    DDG (Elliot)
    Davies Stephens Ake (Suttner Long)
    KDB Mane Zaha Atsu (Carroll)
    Lukaku Jesus Firminho

    If Kane starts firing, I can upgrade Jesus and downgrade Mane (to Willian etc)

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  4. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    United Fans - Will Lindeloff start ?

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    1. DuckDuckGoose
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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  5. sk018
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Foster (Elliot)
    Bailly, Bertrand, Dawson (Mee, Long)
    KDB, Salah, Fabregas, Ritchie (Carroll)
    Kane, Lukaku, J.Rodriguez

    Opinions?

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    1. DuckDuckGoose
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Like it alot!

      What you think of mine...

      Foster
      Cedric Lindelof kolasinac
      KDB Willian RLC Alli
      Gabbiadini Kane Lukaku

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    2. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      rodriguez to gabiadini. bailly to daniels.

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    3. Astronautovic
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Looks similiar to mine.
      Like it

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  6. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Can someone enlighten me what's the appeal of Bertrand?

    Is he that attacking that warrants the premium over other Southampton defenders?

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    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      you answered your own question...

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  7. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    1) Cedric or Stephens ?
    2) Suttner or other 4.5 ? Newcastle with better fixtures ?

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    1. jdogg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Cedric suttner

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  8. H-Over United
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I' not 100% happy with it but i think it's my starting team:

    Fabianski / Elliot
    Daniels / Yoshida / Stephens / Suttner / Long
    KDB / Alli / Willian / Carroll / X
    Kane / Lukaku / Y

    X & Y:
    a) Zaha and Abraham/Mounie
    b) RLC/Matic and Firmino

    Please help with this last question...

    THX!

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    1. jdogg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A.x

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    2. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      alli to salah. stephens to danilo.

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    3. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      b for pool cover

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  9. jdogg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    A kane willian zaha

    Or

    B chicharito kdb alli

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    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

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      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        However maybe B after all, rly hard to say as I would like Spurs and City cover in a team

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      2. jdogg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers.x

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        1. jdogg
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Have jesus lukaku and salah as other 3 big hitters.if that makes a difference?x

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  10. ludaslol
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    A) Valencia Alli Pogba Firmino
    B) Danilo JWP Salah Kane

    Which of those do you think will score more? Your team get so more balanced without Kane I feel. I really see some value in Gabbi & Firmino (sturridge out, and might be on pens).

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  11. #Swish41
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Would you prefer KDB or Jesus?

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    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      kdb

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      1. #Swish41
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

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    2. NilSatisNisiOptimum78
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Both!

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  12. Gurra
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    DONE!
    Foster
    Yoshida Bailly Monreal Stones
    KDB Willian Zaha
    Kane Lukaku Firmino

    Elliot Carroll Chalobah Long

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    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      bailly to daniels. zaha to salah.

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      1. Gurra
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        1 mil short...

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  13. Meme2011
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    OK Guys, final thoughts on these 2 teams: (B is obviously more of a risk without Mane, but i feel like it gives me much more rotation)

    A:
    Begovic,Elliott
    Kola, Cedric, Daniels, Hezgai, Suttner
    KDB, Mane, Zaha, Ritichie, Carroll
    Lukaku, Jesus, Firmino

    B:
    Begovic,Elliott
    Kola, Bertrand, Darmain, Cedric, Hegzay
    KDB, Zaha, Ritichie, Phillips, JWP
    Lukaku, Jesus, Firmino

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  14. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Does anyone else feel like everything about their team selection revolves solely around Firmino vs Jesus/Aguero for the 3rd striker slot?

    Kane & Lukaku haven't left my team and it feels very risky to go without either - both nailed on with pens as lone striker for top team with good fixtures.

    If I knew Jesus or Aguero would definitely start all games, I think I'd go with them and an uber defence, but to start with I'm thinking it makes more sense to go with Firmino - nailed, possibly on pens and the 2-3m makes a big difference.

    Thoughts?

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I've tinkered with both and prefer having Bobby, just for that extra cash in defence.

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    2. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      i went gabbiacreami

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    3. Tree House
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Book an Uber

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  15. Feloh
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    is there anyone better than jay rod for the 3rd striker spot who is cheaper?

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    1. Feloh
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      ****6.5 m and below

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    2. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      no. mounie is good though.

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    3. slamdunk
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Well i got abraham in my team,bit of a punt but cheaper and will play up front if he starts,jrod will be out wide or behind rondon imo

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      1. Feloh
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        who is more nailed on to start between mounie and Abraham

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  16. slamdunk
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Start T Caroll or Abraham??

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    1. Feloh
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      taroll

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    2. Astronautovic
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Hard one
      I am now on abraham

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  17. Donhush
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Ake/Daniels or PVA?

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    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      daniels

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      1. Donhush
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

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  18. Astronautovic
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Foster
    Daniels bailly bertrand
    Kdb mane zaha phillips
    Kane kaku abraham
    Elliot caroll mee mbemba
    G2G?

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  19. That Was Easy!
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Can anyone confirm any reason why Cedric won't start? He played 63 minutes against Sevilla in their last game, can't see why they'd have started him if they didn't plan on him starting GW1.

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    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      he has had less pre season mins than the rest of the squad. that's why.

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      1. That Was Easy!
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        That is a silly reason, he's by far their best bet in that position and they would've given the start to whoever they wanted to stat GW1 when they played a good opposition in Sevilla.

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        1. Pep says
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Think what you want but the fact your asking the question shows doubt on your part so the bottom line is, until the team sheet comes out, he is by no means a 100% starter. Have a backup just incase

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    2. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Well they need to get him fit so starting him was obviously the way to go considering it's just a friendly. If he is thought to be lacking a little however, it's most likely he'll be given another week to get up to full fitness.

      I have no opinion on whether or not he starts. I prefer Stephens I'm any case. Had Cedric over the past 2 seasons, he was such a let down. I don't see what's gonna change this season

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  20. Pep says
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I've decided to go with a 3 way rotation for the following reasons.

    Obviously you have one extra player for only 0.5m

    Secondly, having a rotating pair is fine but let's say after a couple of weeks, you find out one of your defenders' teams are leaking goals everywhere then at least you have a backup.

    Just some food for thought but Mee could be much more useful than Long for example (if Mee isn't one of your defenders already that is.

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  21. Nr.10
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero vs Jesus

    Who is nailed? Can think clear at the moment.

    Can you please help me explain why I should go for one or the other?

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    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      jesus is pep's new messiah. 😉

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      1. Nr.10
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        What is this based on? 🙂
        I really would like to save 1m but I'm just not convinced.

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        1. Nr.10
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          And yes, I understand the joke =)

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    2. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Jesus favors Pep, therefore Aguerro is more likely to sit on the bench than Jesus when Pep opts to only play one. Which will inevitably happen.

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    3. DJ1000
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Jesus was sensational when he first came in. Remember lots of people captning him at Bournemouth then he got injured. Both could score heavily. I like Jesus. Young fresh and world class

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  22. Cabellafan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Suttner or Naughton to rotate with Daniels?

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    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      suttner is nailed

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    2. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Naughton is nailed too. Swans are solid at home. Suttner and Brighton are new to the league, the only promoted team I'm going near is Newcastle due to the fact the were in the league a couple seasons ago and Rafa is a top manager with great experience.

      Tl:dr avoid Brighton and Huddersfield players. They will not replicate last seasons form. Especially in defence

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    3. DJ1000
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I agree. Huddersfield and Brighton missing class. And Burnley look in trouble too

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    4. Cabellafan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Great, Thanks! Naughton it is!

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  23. Razmataz
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Why are so many people going without kane?

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    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      because they are kaneless

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    2. Catastrophe
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Hoping Alli's returns are equal and frees up 2.5M to allow 3 city and a balanced team. Fancy KDB and Jesus to outscore Kane in first couple of games

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      1. Feloh
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        ownership will kill you in case case hauls. Owners like me are captaining, so the real question should be. will Jesus and kdb outscore Kane's point ×2 for the first few gw. 20.5 to 12.5.

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        1. Catastrophe
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah I understand that, swings and roundabouts really. I will be captaining Lukaku anyway..so basically I am saying that I think Lukaku (c) and Jesus will outscore Kane (c) and Lukaku. And the 2M invested elsewhere will help too.

          None of these are bad options, a certain amount of success will be down to luck.

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    3. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Spending too much time tinkering and you lose focus after a while

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    4. Ruud Gullit..Nowhere
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'm sticking with him, but did contemplate Aguero or Jesus in fear on missing out when they get off to a flyer.

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    5. DJ1000
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I just think Spurs may find it tough at Newcastle. Lost 4-1 15 months ago) and home to Chelsea at Wembley not easy either. Jesus a better bet at £2m cheaper. Have alli who should play nr 10 with no son. Have much better players now in other positions

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  24. Vileman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys,

    Can I get your view on this please?!

    Foster, Fabianski [Rotate]

    Valencia, Yoshida, Daniels, Dunk, Naughton [Rotate final 3, Vale and Yosh locked]

    Mkhitaryan, De Bruyne, Willian, Ward-Prowse, Loftus-Cheek [Loftus rotating with Gayle]

    Kane, Lukaku, Gayle

    Thanks!

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  25. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    is charlie daniles still a good pick at 5m?

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, but those opening fixtures have put me off for now.

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      1. Toonzie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        is he still on set piece?

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    2. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'd say so if not for his GW3 and 4

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    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      torn on him or double down on SOT

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      1. Toonzie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        i heard he's no longer on pens

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        1. VS10_
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Did you sleep through the whole of last season?

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          1. Toonzie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            please check before you talk to me

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            1. VS10_
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              He wasn't on pen's last season so it isn't relevant...

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  26. n14mul
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Help plz!

    Is it worth taking Lukaku out and replacing him with Jesus??? I feel City will come out the blocks faster than Utd and most likely to score more goals. This would give me that 1m to strengthen the rest of the team.

    Also I have Remond, but I see not a lot of love for him. Southampton have an amazing fixture list?

    Any comments would be appreciated

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Lukaku is highly owned and highly captained. If he scores well, you're in trouble.

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      1. n14mul
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Agreed that's why I have him Kane and Firmino. I know I am top heavy hence trying las minute balancing!

        Forster / Elliot
        Bertrand Daniels Dawson / Mbepppa Hunemier
        KDB Salah Mili Redmond / Carroll
        Kane Lukaku Firmino

        As it stands

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        1. DJ1000
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          The dilemma here is pricier attack or better defence/midfield. Your midfield is weak. Zaha mkhi Willian fabregas all preferred options

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  27. FC nelo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Which pair will return most points if started each week?

    A) Fabregas / Carroll
    B) Kompany / Xhaka

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    1. MallettMan
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A imo

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      1. FC nelo
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you, I was pointing that way as well.

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  28. H-Over United
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    What do you think about Gray as 3. Striker?

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  29. Akey678
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    My brain hurts:

    DDG - Atsu - King

    Or

    Foster - Willian - Mounie + 0.5 in the bank

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    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      foster one

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  30. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    It feels dirty, but I've just dumped Kane for Jesus.

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    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Ive also swapped out Salah for Eriksen to keep some Spurs attacking "cover".

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    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      You make it sound like you are having some sort of an affair 😆

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      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I imagine it's the same feeling.

        It just feels wrong, and is probably going to back fire, but I'm just too tempted.

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    3. Catastrophe
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Same as. I think City are going to hit the ground running with Jesus in the thick of it, just have a feeling spurs and Kane will start a bit sluggish...got Alli for some cover at least

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    4. Kavorka
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Keep Kane

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    5. DJ1000
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I have Jesus for Kane. Wembley and early season may be an issue. Man city seem to run riot early on. Eriksen a good cover pick.

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