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Dugout Discussion August 27

Fantasy managers back Spurs over Man United in Monday Night Football

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A large portion of Fantasy managers are backing the key Spurs’ men for their Monday night trip to Manchester United.

Harry Kane (£12.5m) comes into the match as the most popular player and captained by just under 500,000+ managers.

Only Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) and Sergio Aguero (£11.2m) were backed by more in Gameweek 3, and the England captain needs two goal involvements to outshine them both.

Kieran Trippier (£6.0m) is the next most fashionable member of the Spurs squad, 24 percent of Fantasy managers hoping for a repeat of recent free-kicks scored against Croatia at the World Cup and Fulham in Gameweek 2.

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea (£6.0m) remains owned by just over a quarter of managers, despite not yet keeping a clean sheet in 2018/19. Although with Spurs bringing plenty of attacking talent to Old Trafford, this match is unlikely to be the last straw for him.

The Spaniard is one of just two United players with double-figure ownership. The other one is Paul Pogba (£8.1m), currently backed by 18 percent following back-to-back converted penalties.

There will be some interest Christian Eriksen (£9.4m) and Dele Alli (£9.1m) with the Dane still just ahead of his English team-mate’s ownership, inspite of losing some set pieces duties to Trippier. Eriksen sits in 11 percent of squads with Alli in 7.6.

The secondary defenders (in terms of popularity) for each side are Luke Shaw (£5.1m) and Jan Vertonghen (£6.0m). The United man is in 8.7 percent of teams with Vertonghen in 10 percent.

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  1. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Lovely Spurs win !!!

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  2. Salahlulijah
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Everyone getting Lucas Moura in, aren’t you worried he’ll get rotated once Son is back week after next? I’ve had him since the start and was planning on getting rid next week

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    1. AC Me Rollin
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Son won't be back for another 2 years if they don't win Asia Games

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      1. Gentlemens club
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        haha nice one

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    2. dmcqt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Son is definitely due for a break after the World Cup and Asian Games. I don't expect him to be playing for another few weeks yet -- even if he does come back instead of doing military service. Moura is playing so well that there's no need to drop him either.

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    3. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Moura was very present last night, just like in the games before.

      Sure, he scored two but the rest of the game he was constantly moving up and down the pitch, closing down the keeper and putting pressure on the defence when he didn't have the ball and making things happen.

      Son doesn't offer that.

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  3. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Ederson
    Robertson Alonso Mendy Wan-Bissa
    Salah Mane Walcott
    Zaha Aguero King

    Boruc Fraser Stephens Peltier

    For GW4, play Wan-B or Fraser?

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    1. ROLLING THE DICE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Play AWB

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  4. V K
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Would you get Cech in on a WC?

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    1. AC Me Rollin
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Nope. Leno could take his place soon

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    2. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Have you watched any Arsenal games this season?

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    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Nope, risky plus using FTs on that position is pain

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    4. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      No

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    5. ROLLING THE DICE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      No if looking for arsenal defence Bellerin/Monreal are the pick. Don’t think they’ll get many CS but goals/assists.

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  5. Azathoth
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    You can imagine my joy,after getting 15 unexpected points from Lucas Moura......

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    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Unexpected? You could see he was going to get some returns against that MUN defence.

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    2. FPL Footy Show Pod
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Well bloody done sir

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  6. Rootseyyy
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone able to offer a bit of advice...

    Have actually had a good start but this weekend looks like a car crash waiting to happen so not sure if I should wildcard to extinguish all fires.

    Ederson Stek
    Luiz Bailly VVD AWB Kabasele
    Salah Mane Rich Maddison Cairney
    Mitrovic Ings Aguero

    And actually really happy with front 3 but obviously rich needs looking at and I think I want Hazard in too. Was going to play 5-2-3 this week but now Bailly not playing last night throws that into chaos.... help?

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    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Got any FTs? Only see Bailly and Rich that need to go...

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      1. Rootseyyy
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Only one free transfer this week

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    2. ROLLING THE DICE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good. Play AWB as 4th defender, swap Bailly.

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  7. Essem
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Morning. Trying to fit in all the bandwagons on my wildcard. Is this bench too weak? At least it’s kind of different with a 4-5-1

    Ryan 4.0
    Mendy Robertson Alonso Wan-B (Bennet/Dunk)
    Hazard Salah Lucas Walcott Mkhitaryan
    Aguero (Joselu Kamara)

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    1. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      No Mitrovic ?
      Rovertson and Joselu to TAA and Mitro

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      1. Essem
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks. Feel like Robertson is worth the extra over TAA though. He actually creates something with his crosses.

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        1. Jebiga
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Yea, but i think that combo with mitro is better overal 🙂

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          1. Essem
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Bench who then? Wan-B and play TAA/Mitro?

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    2. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Doesn't look too bad. Can play Joselu as well.

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      1. Essem
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Yes. Concerned about how much he will play though.

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    3. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I'm sort of going with this:

      Ryan/Hennesey, 4.0
      Mendy, Robbo, Alonso, AWB, Bennett
      Salah, Haz, Moura, Mkhi, Guenduozi
      Kun, Wilson, Jimenez

      4-4-2 or 3-4-3 choices.

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      1. Essem
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I like it. Similar to mine. Watch out for Torreira taking Guendouzi’s place.

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    4. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Not sure how nailed-on Joselu is for Rafa.

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  8. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Asked this earlier this morning but new crowd on deck here so thoughts on Rich > ??

    a. Mkhi

    b. Moura

    c???

    Cheers

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    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Moura madness. Mkhi for me.

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    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I only took out Moura on my WC - and brought in Mkhi 🙁
      Could use 1FT to get him back but it would be chasing points at this stage and Son might displace him in a couple of GWs.

      You got Pedro?

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  9. TheTwelfthMan
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Hi guys. For those still looking for a Richarlison replacement, I've written a piece with an in-depth statistical comparison of the top 7 Richarlison replacements - Mkhitaryan, Walcott, Pedro, Maddison, Pereyra, Fraser and Gray.

    Would love feedback!

    https://www.the12thman.in/fpl-top7-richarlison-replacements-stats-analysis/

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    1. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      No mighty Lucas Moura ?

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      1. TheTwelfthMan
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Was written before last night's match unfortunately, so missed out on Lucas haha. Certainly another worth considering.

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    2. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      You left out the 2 players I would be considering Moura and Gross.

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    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Hey, nice article! Very helpful. Do you know where Jota stands in all this? I brought him in instead 😛

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      1. TheTwelfthMan
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Hadn't run the numbers on him given his flop show so far, but will take a look!

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        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers.

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    4. Musicholic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Should have added Gross as well.

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    5. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Nice read. Thanks for sharing.

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    6. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Not Schurrle?

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      1. TheTwelfthMan
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Think there might be rotation there - despite his good performances, there's Vietto and Sessegnon competing with Schurrle for the 2 spots - Sessegnon's benching was a big surprise too.

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    7. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks a lot !!

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    8. Oven Glover
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Nice work, cheers. Everton playing with 10 men for about 90 minutes is something you have to factor in when you criticise Walcott’s stats. I went with him, think he’ll do well over the next 3 games.

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  10. Jarnathan
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Shaw still listed as injured? That's just lazy

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    1. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      He was "good" last night and played injured some time.
      This is what Mourinho said:

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      1. Jebiga
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Mourinho on Shaw (only member of #GW2 back-four to keep his place): "I saw Luke Shaw, with the result 3-0, having fatigue and cramps and still keeping in the game, with that pride and dignity that the fans applaud." #FPL #FantasyPL #FFScout #GW3 #mufc

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      2. Jarnathan
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I think I'll hold him for now, but United really look awful right now....

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  11. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Wow, with Lucas Moura, Wallcot, Mkhitaryan and other bandwagons, Hazard looks like a nice diferential 😉

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      He still has a decent ownership.

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  12. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    GTG?

    Fabianski
    Mendy - VVD - Wan-Bissaka
    Salah - Hazard - Mkhitaryan - Walcott
    Aguero - Zaha - Ings

    Foster, Hughes, Dorherty, Cook

    Thanks guys!

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  13. Jayben23
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Best time to use first WC?

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    1. FPL Footy Show Pod
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      My planning has shown me before GW8 if you have triple pool / city as they play each other

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  14. Jealous Viper
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Bummer. Wanted to do rich to Wally but went to a place without wifi for a couple of days. I know there was a hot topic on this discussion but that was before the price rise.
    Can anyone offer insight on who they'll be picking if like me we have delayed till after richas price fall or will people be holding on to him?

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I'm going to hold onto him I think. He will only miss two games. My squad can cover that I think.

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  15. Roy Rovers
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Would you do these moves to get Kane in for -8?

    Shaw > Bennett (Fodder)
    Richarlison > Jorginho / Kante
    Firmino > Kane.

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    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Not the worst shout, tbf.
      Bennett isn't fodder - like AWB he should get plenty game time and I think Wolves will soon start bagging clean sheets.

      I've got the Big 3 defenders, AWB and Benny and I'm very happy with that back line.

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      1. Roy Rovers
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Yep...got back line

        VVD. Alonso. Mendy.

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    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      No. The first two transfers are big downgrades. WC?

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      1. Roy Rovers
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Hamer / Pat
        VVD Alonso. Mendy. Shaw. AWB
        Salah. BSilva Richarlison. Neves. Stephens.
        Aguero. Firmino. Mitrovic

        WC??

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    3. Jealous Viper
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Not worth a minus 8 at all for me. Firmino could score anytime really. Rich is a problem but dont see Kante and Jorg doing much other than maybe the extra CS point. Not really impressed by Wolves defense and is Benett fully nailed?

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      1. Roy Rovers
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Yes Bennett played every minute so far but don’t know a great deal about Wolves. Watched them v City and was quite impressed.

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  16. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Moura or Walcott for Richarlison?

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Walcott

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  17. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    GTG? Thinking of triple capping Kun but Newcastle played a strong spoiling game on Sunday. Also, should Fraser start?

    Ederson
    Alonso Mendy Robertson W-B
    Salah Hazard Mkhi Walcott
    Aguero (c) Ings

    Hamer Fraser Cook Kamara

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  18. Jayben23
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Is this team worth wildcarding?

    Fabianski Patricio
    Mendy Robbo Tomkins Cedric Peltier
    Salah Bilva Mkhi Richarlison Neves
    Firmino Aguero Kamara

    or could i hold out for a week with getting richarlison out?

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    1. FPL Footy Show Pod
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I’d hold mate

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    2. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      You could fix that team with a hit.

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      1. Jayben23
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        other than richarlison, who do you take out for just 1 hit?

        I could take out quite a few.

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  19. Tornado
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    A) Hazard and fraser

    Or
    B) d silva and pedro

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      A

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      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        More certain minutes

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  20. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Playing it chill, only Richa to Wally done this week. Thoughts on my team?
    Could consider Lucas or Trippier in but around GW6.

    Rui
    Alonso / Mendy / Robo
    Salah / Mane / Wally / BSilva
    Kun(c) / Zaha / Wilson

    Hamer / WB / Billing / Peltier

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    1. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Hazard would be nice but would also mean -4 and Mane + BSilva out

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  21. niloh1
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    is pedro nailed? how did he look last game? i'm 0.1 short of walcott...

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  22. FPL Footy Show Pod
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Morning all.

    I’m down to the bare bones for this week and will need to take a hit to potentially field XI (Arnie, Cairney, Bailly, Bednarek and maybe even WB not guaranteed to play!)

    Thoughts on a -4 for Bailly out:

    A) Montoya (or Duffy?) to free up funds
    B) Luiz (fixtures)
    C) Pereira (Fixture swing from GW5)
    D) move someone else
    E) hold out and pray

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    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      PvA?

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  23. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    I bet Mourinho has a whole new respect for Arsene Wenger after last night, lol.

    He spent all his time calling Wenger a "specialist in failure" and "voyeur" for pesisting with attacking football. Jose tried attacking football last night and he lost 3-0 and he wants credit for being adventurous?

    He wants respect for winning 3 PL trophies when he spent all his career trying to embarrass Wenger?

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      persisting*

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  24. Mr Dave
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Who is more essential?
    Kane or Salah? I think they both have same points potential over the season but Kane’s fixtures are better

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      If on a WC its worth backing Kane over Salah. But only because of fixtures.

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    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Salah IMO. KDB injured and the other premium mids are not performing as expected. Aguero and Auba can match Kane.

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  25. SPorting
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Thanks to @Essem for triggering this one

    Currently have Guendouzi in my WC squad but how sure is he of a place with Torreira around?

    In that case, best 4.5m mid to fodder away but still play, if needed?

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    1. Delhidynamo
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Guendouzi is defo a doubt after how much we improved since Torreira came on, but I don't think he'll be dropped that easily

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  26. Dont_Win_Friends_With_Salah…
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Are either moves worth - 4?

    A) Kabasele to Alonso
    B) Pogba to Hazard

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  27. fantasydan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Best £4.5m set and forget goalkeeper?

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    1. ROLLING THE DICE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Fab. Ignore fixtures

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    2. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Ryan, Hennesey

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  28. Delhidynamo
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Schurrle as a Rich replacement is interesting..

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  29. grayedog
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    1FT, 1.8 ITB, which of these would you do (or multiple for hits)

    A) Jota -> Lucas Moura
    B) Jota -> Walcott
    C) Jota -> Pedro
    D) Tosun -> Mitrovic
    E) Auba -> Aguero

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    1. ROLLING THE DICE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Think you need Walcott as Rich placeholder, Mitrovic and Aguero.

      Mitrovic over Tosun probably the biggest priority IMO. Auba/Jota ok for another week.

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      1. grayedog
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Tosun -> Mitrovic makes sense. Leaves me 2.2 ITB...Jota -> Dilva worth -4, or Jota -> Walcott?

        Could also go Cairney -> Walcott with that £, and downgrade Jota later. Could still afford Auba -> Aguero later that way.

        Am okay starting AWB for 2 weeks waiting for Rich to return.

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  30. Jonny Sutt
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Moura for Bilva?

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Bilva. But my opinion is solely based on the fact that he seems nailed on. If he gets benched I will probably say Lucas.

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    2. MG13
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      If Lucas does not get benched he is the better choice for sure. He almost plays as a striker, Bilva plays quite deep sometimes.

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