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Captains October 19

Captain Sensible – Aguero the runaway poll leader in Gameweek 9

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It’s a welcome return for our Captain Sensible article as the return of Fantasy Premier League action is now very close.

The second international break of the season has given us plenty of time to weigh up our skipper decisions for Gameweek 9.

As per usual, Sergio Aguero, Eden Hazard and Mohamed Salah all figure in the debate. We’ll be looking at the results of our poll as well as the underlying data behind the options themselves, their teams and their respective Gameweek 9 opposition.

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Not for the first time this season, Sergio Aguero (£11.3m) is the runaway leader of the captain poll. At the time of writing, the Manchester City striker boasts a 44.69% share of the vote and was considerably clear of second-placed Eden Hazard (£11.3m).

The Chelsea man has just under 13% backing thus far. Both he and Aguero may have been boosted by the fact that Mohamed Salah (£12.8m) is an injury doubt for Gameweek 9 when it came to the voting process.

Hazard especially has also been more reliable than the Egyptian this season and leads his rival on goal involvements by a score of ten to five. That is why the easier fixture for Salah is not so enticing, even if Hazard is facing Manchester United.

Interestingly, Raheem Sterling (£11.2m) is still yet to trouble this season’s big three. He sits fourth in the vote with a little under 7% of the votes in our poll, despite blanking in just one of his Premier League appearances in 2018/19 and outscoring Aguero in every home match. That could indicate that many of those who participated in the poll are struggling to fit him into their squads given their current structure and are looking elsewhere for the captaincy.

Alexandre Lacazette‘s (£9.7m) recent form has him hot on Sterling’s trail in the captain poll. He currently edges Harry Kane‘s (£12.5m) 4.55% share of the vote with a backing of 4.63% at the time of writing.

Surprisingly, up next is Marcos Alonso (£7.0m) whose 2.48% score is nearly more than double that of Alexandar Mitrovic (£6.9m), Callum Wilson (£6.4m) and Richarlison (£6.8m).

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  1. FPL_DON
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Is it a bad idea to double up on Liverpool defence on WC?

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    1. gaurava1216
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      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Not for me... 3 CS in next 4 is extremely possible....

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      1. FPL_DON
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        That's my thinking mate, just feels wrong to double up on anyone in defence haha

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    2. WijnaldumLeviosa
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      They have good fixtures and not too much rotation so it's not a bad idea but would go for more clubs

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      1. FPL_DON
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I have robbo but TAA and his price its extremely tempting

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

          Was on the same thought...but TAA is on 3 yellow cards.

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    3. GinjaWhinja
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      The only risk is if Mane, Firmino and Salah start being prolific and Liverpool score 3+ a game. Then you're trapped and unable to double-up in attack.

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

        Agree.

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      2. FPL_DON
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Didn't think of that aspect, cheers

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      3. HD7
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        If I want Haz Aguero Alonso Robbo Richa Maddison I have only one place for Liverpool Midfielder anyway. For now the this place is taken by Raheem until the Liverpool attackers start hauling and get rid of injuries.

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      4. Pacer.
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Not that much of a risk. 3 goals and 3 assists between goodness knows how many players means you probably are gonna get a moderate, maybe good score whichever attacker you pick. A clean sheet will probably represent excellent value by comparison, plus the chance of an assist.

        If you're planning on capping Kun I think that further supports the case for defenders

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  2. Number 5
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Kane to Kun for a -4?

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    1. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I'd say so, although Kane loves a rivalry match

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  3. WijnaldumLeviosa
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Current team 1FT and 0.3ITB:
    Patricio
    Robertson Doherty Alonso Mendy
    Hazard Fraser Richarlison Maddison
    Aguero (C) Mitrovic
    Hennessey Mane AWB Ings

    A) Ings to Jiminez
    B) AWB to Duffy
    C) Hennessey to Ryan
    D) Save

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  4. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Mitro or Ings?

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    1. DÏLKS
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Mitro.

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    2. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Mitro for the next 3 at least

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  5. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Did it sound like Masuaku was ready to play in Pellegrini's conference yesterday?

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    1. MTPockets
        5 years, 6 months ago

        https://www.claretandhugh.info/pellegrini-sends-firm-message-to-masuaku/

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    2. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Info on Salah?

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      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        around 100mins left

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    3. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Is Delph to Mendy for free the right move here?

      Patricio
      Trippier, TAA, Doherty
      Hazard, Moura, Maddison, Fraser
      Kane, Aguero, Mitro

      Hennessy, WB, Hojberg, Delph 1ft 1.3 itb

      Moura & Kane to Salah& Arnie next gw for a hit penciled in.

      Could also do Moura and Kane to sterling & Lacazette this week for a hit.

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    4. nikolasmav
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Best Fraser replacement? Kenedy? Knockaert? would be Schurrle but fixtures are terrible

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      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        4 out of the next 5 look alright for Schurrle

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      2. GinjaWhinja
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I like the idea of Kenedy, but I may just hang on to Fraser. Depends what you're going to do with the funds. Little risky considering he may not feature tomorrow, but I'm coming around to the idea that he will + Fulham up next.

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      3. Bullet Eder
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        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Four of Schurrle's next five fixtures are very strong. I'm keeping Fraser though.

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      4. Michelle Davin
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        knockaert

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    5. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Keeping or selling Fraser?

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      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Keeping and playing

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        1. Tshelby
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          This

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      2. AlissonBecker fell alone
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Selling

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      3. Bullet Eder
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Keeping and starting

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      4. WijnaldumLeviosa
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Keeping and starting

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      5. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        keep and have good first sub

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      6. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        After selling his 18 last time he stays and plays

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        1. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Who in the world calls themselves trash boat?? hahaha!!! memories

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    6. JoshLB96
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      On WC is it worth starting with Mitrovic then getting Arnie after a couple of games or just get Arnie now?

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      1. DantheManinaPan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Just get Arnie

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      2. Lemongrab
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Mitro for the next 3 for me then swap him out

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    7. My little Bony
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Patricio
      Bennett Alonso Tripp
      Hazard(v) Mane Maddy Richarilson
      Mitro kun(c) Lacazette
      Subs: Hamer, shaw, Wan, Billing

      2 FT - 1.0 ITB A,b,c or D Lads?
      a) Tripp & Shaw -> Mendy & TAA
      B) Tripp & Mane -> TAA & Sterling
      C) Tripp -> Robbo
      D) Tripp -> Mendy

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    8. zLaTaN@uNiTeD
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Can't afford Mitrovic.Which one is the best among these following options?
      A.Ings
      B.Jimnez
      C.Vietto
      D.Iheanacho

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      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Ings

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      2. dbeck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        B

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      3. MTPockets
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Probably Jimenez but he played on wednesday in Mexico. So maybe Ings right now.

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      4. xRedArrow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        On WC, biggest dilemma:

        A) Mendy
        B) Alonso

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        1. Tshelby
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          B fixtures + easy to downgrade to Mendy

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          1. gaurava1216
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            this

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      5. WijnaldumLeviosa
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Transfer in:
        A) Jiminez
        B) Duffy

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      6. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Hows the WC look?
        Hamer Alisson
        Mendy Robo Doherty WanB Bennett
        Hazard Brooks Sterling Richarlison Kenedy
        Aguero Jimenez Mitro

        1.8 itb

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        1. WijnaldumLeviosa
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Would look to possibly upgrade Bennett/Brooks/Kenedy but good

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        2. TheSteel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          3.5 itb*

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      7. Ronnies
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Best pick - both have good fixtures

        A) Mitrovic
        B) Arnie

        Thanks guys.

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      8. Typo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Do we think fraser will get 20 min cameo if he does not start? Start maddo over him?

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        1. Tshelby
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          I think Fraser will start or just not play

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      9. Boris Bodega
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Liverpool have a history of performing well against top 6 teams, and struggling against lower teams who park the bus. With this run they're about to embark on I guess we are going to find out if this is still the case or not. Having backed Liverpool to finally win the premier league this season, I am now starting to have my doubts. Discuss

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        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          They struggled away to the top 6 teams last season.

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      10. Gabriel Agbonlahor
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Patricio
        Robertson Alonso Doherty
        Mane Hazard Richarlison Fraser
        Aguero(C) Lacazette Wilson

        Subs: Hamer AWB Hojberg Holebas

        My team have a weak bench with Mane & Fraser might start on the bench/not play. This team currently sit on 8k overall ranking and worried if both not play.

        Do you think Mane & Fraser ➡ Salah & Brooks/Kennedy for (-4) is a wise move.

        Do it or save the free transfer?

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        1. WijnaldumLeviosa
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Save.

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      11. Tmel
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        With Fraser a doubt, is Ings or Maddison a better bet as first sub?

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      12. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        A) Monreal -> Mendy
        B) Monreal -> Robbo

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        1. nikolasmav
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Robbo

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      13. Takamba
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Salah & Mitro/Arnie

        or

        Sterling & Lacazette ?

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      14. nickc123
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Madison and Fraser or mane and Kennedy?

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        1. WijnaldumLeviosa
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Maddison and Fraser

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      15. Viper
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Yedlin or Balbuena? I'd be using them to cover Wolves fixtures in gwk 11,12 & 15. In those weeks

        Balbuena: BUR, hud, CAR

        Yedlin: WAT, BOU, eve

        Balbuena is my first choice but with Fraser injured I might need my first sub and Yedlin (BHA) has a much better fixture this week (SPU). Am I overthinking? 🙂

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        1. beetlejuice
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Balbuena has an obvious fixture advantage

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        2. Viper
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Alternatively, just get Balbuena and put Hoijberg first sub

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          1. beetlejuice
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            i would not like to play yedlin against bou and everton

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        3. beetlejuice
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          have u considered duffy?

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      16. dbeck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Any tweaks or things to consider on this we team?

        Fabianski Fodder
        Mendy TAA Robbo Doherty Duffy
        Salah hazard sterling Richarlison Fraser
        Arnie mitro fodder

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        1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Could do with Phil Fodder in midfield...

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      17. beetlejuice
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I have 11.6 to spend to replace Shaw and Pedro (for a hit)

        Who do you think is better to have?
        A-) Mendy + 5.4 mid (Neves perhaps)
        B-) Richarlison + 4.8 defender (Duffy / Yedlin / Balbuena)
        C-) Laporte + Schürrle

        Thanks.

        Pickford - Hennesey
        Alonso - Robertson - WanBisakka - Shaw - Doherty
        Pedro - Hazard - Salah - Fraser - Masuaku
        Agüero - Mitrovic - King

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        1. WijnaldumLeviosa
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          B

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        2. claretparrot
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          B with Duffy

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      18. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        How does the WC Team look?

        Patricio Fabianski
        Alonso Robertson TAA Jonny AWB
        Hazard Mane* Richarlison Schurrle Hojbjerg
        Aguero Vardy Arnautovic

        0.1 mill left in the bank. Depending on news Mane -> KDB may happen.

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        1. Ode
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Really nice!

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          1. FF Dirtbag
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers ODE

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        2. Tshelby
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Like it! Maybe get besides Schurrle and maybe Jonny -> Doherty

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          1. FF Dirtbag
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            If a midfielder falls to 4.3mill then I will have Doherty.

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        3. claretparrot
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Like it.
          Would consider Knockaert over Schurlle and upgrade AwB or Hojbjerg...

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      19. Bullet Eder
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Which duo on wildcard?

        A. TAA + Wilson

        B. Doherty + Arnie

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        1. WijnaldumLeviosa
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          B

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        2. gaurava1216
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          short term A long term B... depends on your style of play

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        3. Eytexi
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          B

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        4. Johnny 8
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          B

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      20. Dynamic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Do you think Fraser/Kane -> Sterling/Mitrovic (-4) is worth it?

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        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Fraser best value for money player in the league

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        2. Johnny 8
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          No

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      21. soup natsi
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        What's the long term plan for my 2.6itb here?

        Pat (Hamer)
        Alonso, TAA, Chilwell, Doherty, AWB
        Salah, Hazard, Rich, Maddison (4.3)
        Aguero, Wilson, Ings

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        1. Eytexi
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Ings to Arnie or Mitrovic/Wilson (then Arnie)?

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