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Dugout Discussion December 11

Crucial Champions League action has huge FPL implications

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Tonight’s Champions League matches could have a huge impact on the Fantasy Premier League 2018/19 landscape.

Both Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, whose assets have been popular this season, are in action in the European competition.

Qualification to the knockout stages is on the line, with neither club assured of their fate.

Liverpool must beat Napoli to stand any chance of progressing, and may also have to rely on results elsewhere.

If Red Star Belgrade beat PSG then a victory of any sort will suffice, but if the French side are victorious then Liverpool must either win 1-0 or by two clear goals.

A one-goal margin of victory will not be enough if Napoli score.

Meanwhile, Spurs need to match Inter Milan’s result against PSV to secure passage to the next round.

That is not something to be assured of given that Mauricio Pochettino’s men are facing Barcelona at the Camp Nou.

At this stage, either one of Liverpool or Tottenham could end up in the Europa League or be eliminated from continental competitions altogether.

Either scenario would have a big impact on Fantasy. Europa League fixtures would mean a greater concentration of Sunday matches, especially pertinent for those playing the Sky Sports game.

Furthermore, either one of those clubs being knocked out altogether would potentially heighten the appeal of their Fantasy options with fewer fixtures to fulfil in 2019.

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  1. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    England are back baby 😉 😉

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    1. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Its coming home

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  2. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    If you think Kane will be rested on the weekend you should have a quiet word with yourself.

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    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I may have said similar last week

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    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      people said the same before the last GW 😛

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      1. Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        He was always going to get rested once. I called it and so did many others.

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        1. Maddi Son
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/12/01/attempting-to-decipher-manchester-city-puzzle-after-gameweek-14/?hc_page=9&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_19351622

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    3. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Captain Kane you mean

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  3. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    1st post win 😉

    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/19449828

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    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      well done 🙂

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  4. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    It's coming home

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    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

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    2. Capitano
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Yip...Anfield is the true home of football 🙂

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  5. HD7
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Current team:
    Fab
    AWB Robbo Alonso Belerin
    Salah Richa FAnderson Camarasa
    Kane Auba

    Subs: Button, Kenedy, Success, Digne

    A) Salah Success to Sterling Chicha (4-3-3) but no Salah
    B) Kenedy Success to McArthur Chicha (4-3-3) but no City attack

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    1. ROLLING THE DICE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A

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  6. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Best dilva replacement?
    A) mahrez
    B) son
    C) moura

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    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      dilda, a wags best friend.

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    2. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Mane

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    3. Me Spurs
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Son easy

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  7. UpAndAway
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Salah was immense!

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

      Immense at passing the ball sideways to Napoli defenders.

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    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Immense at getting 0 baps yet again despite winning goal 😉

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      1. UpAndAway
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Could have easily had 2-3 goals plus a couple of assists.

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        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          shoulda woulda coulda

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        2. Nascimento
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          So could have I if it wasn’t for the asthma

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          1. Nascimento
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Trials and everything

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  8. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    2nd string or not we dominated Barca at the Nou Camp could of and should of been a comfortable win

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    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      *have *have

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      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Gonna?? Going to**

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        1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Sorry, it’s just but that the spelling could of made my eyes bleed 😉

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    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      * .

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    3. Nascimento
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      It was the Barcelona 2nd string and far from a comfortable win, it was a draw.

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  9. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Jeez mane is awful

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    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Has always been like that. Still an integral part of this Liverpool team.

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      1. Ghost Gooner
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Not passing the eye test for me. I'm binning

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  10. el polako
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    I know LOL-ing is banned but Mane.... How can you miss soo many soo good chances in one game ?

    For me VVD was man of the match - once again he was everywhere in defence. Absolute beast !

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    1. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      United fan - sad to say VVD is reminding me of what a top class CB looks like.

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    2. dark91
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Wijnaldum for me is the MOTM

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  11. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Liverpool wouldn’t do it any other way 😆

    Mane is due!

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    1. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      He's due to be dropped

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

      Astonishingly bad day in front of goal. Motata-esque

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  12. Hulk Smash
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Regardless of any possible injury, is TAA to Doherty a good move?

    He's cheaper, nailed on and has better attacking returns. He's probably more heavily owned in the top 10k too.

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      What rank are you?

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    2. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      About 7.5k after rotation-gate.

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      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Then yeah that move is the one to make if you are just looking to consolidate your position in the top 10k.

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        1. Hulk Smash
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks. I should probably have mentioned I have Robertson but I guess that's obvious.

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          1. Black Knights
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Not obvious at all.

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    3. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Keep TAA, bring in Doherty somehow.

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      1. Hulk Smash
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Even if I already have Robertson?

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        1. ZeBestee
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Then bring in Doherty. :-). But nothing much between them bar TAA being a slight rotation risk.

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          1. Hulk Smash
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks. I'm not sure I can justify spending 5.3m on a defender who isn't nailed on, especially this time of year.

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  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Constant name calling and bullying needs to be tackled here

    It's either laughed or people tend to hang up on members. If it's not right normally why is it accepted here?

    Not just myself but I've seen others targeted and it's simply ridiculous nothing is done

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Shut it 4 eyes.

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      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        😆

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      2. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Haha

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      3. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Hahaha

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    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      You have been winding spurs fans up all night.

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    3. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      It doesn't help that your grav is nerd that gets bullied.

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    4. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Examples? You invite it tbf and do it knowing you will get stick

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    5. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Constant drivel and attention seeking posts should be more of a concern

      Take a look in the mirror

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    6. Infamy, Infamy
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Grow up. You talk smack all night. Expect some comeback.

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    7. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      i should start a protection racket on here 😉

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    8. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A wee bit sensitive because someone pulled you up for your own 'targeted' posting?

      Bullying, really?
      Get a grip.

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    9. Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Normally I'd agree, but you make your own bed I'm afraid.

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  14. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Eriksen was quality for Spurs tonight. Moved the ball so quickly as soon as he received it. Spurs really need another Eriksen - one to play deep and one to play higher up the pitch.

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    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      You meant Torreira 😉

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    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      We need a top class centre mid, Winks isn’t good enough and Dembele can’t pass a ball 5 yards

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    3. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      They need to get Siggy back

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  15. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    I look forward to disappointment in the Champions League watching Arsenal at this point next year.

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    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      We won't make CL 🙁

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      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Arsenal are legitimate title contenders.

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        1. Ghost Gooner
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          😆

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    2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Who do you think will miss out on Top4 out of Spurs/Chelsea/Arsenal?

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      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Spurs and Chelsea 😀

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          You wag

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      2. Ghost Gooner
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Arsenal because our defence is the worst out of the teams you've listed

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Cheer up.

      4 out of 4 is a great result and it secures our UEFA ranking. If it were Arsenal today we should all cheer them on.

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      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, I agree... I was cheering Spurs and Pool on, watching both games at once... Just saying that Arsenal are the chief bottles in Europe, and we might not be so satisfied with the result at this point next year if they make it to the CL

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          There I have to agree. Stole it tonight and kudos to Spurs who were down and out after the draw at PSV.

          But that's what European nights are for.

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    4. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      It's a different Arsenal side my friend.

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  16. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Kane looked knackered at the end despite the assist while Llorente was fresh as a spring daisy. I dont think its out of the question that Kane could get another rest. Plenty of more important and harder games coming up for him to play.

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    1. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      45 mins at mickey mouse cup will do

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    2. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      It’s only in 4 days though

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    3. boc610
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Keep dreaming

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    4. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Nice try!

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  17. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Could be some cracking ties in the next round of the CL given teams from the same nation cannot be drawn against each other

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    1. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Barca vs Liverpool..tasty

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  18. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Kane is gonna spank Burnley's bare bottom at the weekend

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    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Or Llorente, Moura and Lamela will. If they can do it against Barca away then they can do it against Burnley at home

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      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Na the good thing is that he'll defnitely start at Burnley - he'll be going into that game having started only one match in the previous 11 days

        He doesn't need to start one game in 15 days to prepare for a league cup game

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    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Not a chance

      Joe Hart is will not disappoint me as my only playing GK

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    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      How was he tonight?

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    4. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      You're just searching for the "Spank Mee" headline.

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      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        lol

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

      Don't you think he looks cream crackered and a rest/sub role/ reduced minutes are on the cards again?

      Also, Burnley just won. Spurs just had a tough mid weeker, and spurs don't make a habit of spanking teams after that. They score considerably fewer goals on average in those games

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      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Kane has always looked a bit knackered to me, it's just his languid playing style, it doesn't stop him scoring though

        as per above - he doesn't need one start in 15 days to prepare for a league cup quarter final so will definitely start Burnley

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  19. Scotty B
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Laca > Mitro?

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  20. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    So TAA injured - don't mind if he misses the Utd match tbh, but anything more than that and he is gone.

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Owned him all season.. I am getting a bit tired of him though tbh. If injured I'm upgrading to vvd/Robertson

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    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Looked like just a knock

      Has 5 full days to recover

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      1. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I doubt he'll be risked, no?

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        1. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          If it is just a knock there shouldn't be any risk

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          1. FPL Pillars
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Well will know more at pressers

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    3. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Didnt look like much at all. He was walking around fine and even got back onto the pitch before being subbed.

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  21. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    How does the team look?
    Do I need a hit? 2.2m ITB

    Fabianski
    Alonso Robertson Stones Doherty
    Eriksen Sane Anderson
    Kane(c) Wilson Jimenez

    Patricio; Martial, AWB, Obiang

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    1. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Not bad. Is Stones nailed? Only concerns are that you have no Salah, Sterling, Hazard OR Aubameyang so any time one or more of them hauls you are going to struggle due to how popular they all are.

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    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Yo Ryan! Yeah i second what HS says above, it's fine, but anyo f the big guns like Sterling or Hazard start to fire tehn it looks a bit risky to go without them for upcoming fixtures.

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  22. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Who to start?
    A) Richarlison
    B) Success

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    1. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A

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    2. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B

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  23. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Epic Fail is only a bollax, pass it on!

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      This is bullying and harassment. Please apologise

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      1. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Shut it 2 eyes.

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        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          *one cap

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          1. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            2 Eyes 1 Cap.

            Sounds like a decent watch.-

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            1. Gentle_Turks
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              In HD naturally.

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    2. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Constant name calling and bullying needs to be tackled here

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  24. HD7
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Current team:
    Fab
    AWB Robbo Alonso Belerin
    Salah Richa FAnderson Camarasa
    Kane Auba

    Subs: Button, Kenedy, Success, Digne

    Ideas what to do next in the transfers?

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    1. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Looks decent. Save FT

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  25. hannibalos
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Lord Karius

    Bruno - Rojo - Mawson - Bernard

    Antonio - Fabinho - Jorginho - Walcott

    Jesus - Morata

    Best team in the planet 😀 (And all players that I despise watching playing)

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    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Swap Jorginho for Busquets

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  26. Andy Mac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Spurs 51% - Barca 49% possession

    Wow! Fair play spurs!!

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    1. Gentle_Turks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Let me just correct that for you...Done.

      Spurs 51% - Barca B 49% possession

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      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Give them some credit, honestly...

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  27. Ludde
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Can someone make a better solution for a midfielder and a defender?
    A. Son and Alderweireld
    B. Kolasinac and Sane

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    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      What is your budget?

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    3. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Peltier and Calum Hudson-Odoi IMO

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    4. WE ARE RANGERS
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      son and Kola

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    5. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I'd get Son. Must be a better choice for you than Alderweireld.

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  28. chilli con kone
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    A. Siggy to Son
    B. Auba to Kane

    Sterling or Auba captain if I don't move in Kane

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  29. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Kane or Auba....? Have both but getting rid of one need help pls..!

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    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Keep Harold

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    2. hannibalos
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Keep both mate. Only for Salah you are justified to sell either one

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    3. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      keep both, don't waste a transfer mate

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      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks lads....I would risk 4 points for a city attacker though...thoughts?

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        1. FPL Pillars
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Nope I wouldn’t

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  30. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    COYSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

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