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Dugout Discussion December 15

Sterling benched as Aguero returns to Man City bench

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Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) has been benched for the third home match this season as Manchester City host Everton this lunch-time.

The midfielder was considered a strong captain candidate for Gameweek 17 but was given a second rest in the last three league matches.

Riyad Mahrez (£8.5m) takes his place on the right flank while Leroy Sané (£9.5m) retained his berth on the left.

Gabriel Jesus (£10.1m) leads the line once again while Sergio Aguero (£11.2m) was named among the substitutes, alongside a returning Kevin de Bruyne (£9.7m).

Everton have gone with three at the back with Yerry Mina (£5.4m), Michael Keane (£5.1m) and Kurt Zouma (£5.0m) all in the starting line-up.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£5.3m) comes in to lead the attack with Richarlison (£7.1m) in a midfield role.

Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Gündogan, Laporte, Delph, Sané, Silva, Fernandinho, Mahrez, Otamendi, Jesus.

Everton XI: Pickford; Mina, Zouma, Keane; Digne, Sigurdsson, Gomes, Coleman; Bernard, Richarlison; Calvert-Lewin.

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  1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Bye Bye Siggy

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    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      doesnt make sense now anyway unles u need funds.Should have been last week if selling

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

    Beautiful

    Henny benching
    Hamer reserve (self inflicted horror)
    Son benching

    Uhoh.

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

      Hennesey not in squad, is he injured?

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

      Henn not on the bench, could be injured or just completely dropped.

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

      Sorry chaps

      Meant that not in squad

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

    Laporte to Trippier is looking likely.

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    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Hope you have a good bench

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  4. Make Arrows Green Again
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone going Sterling, KdB, Sané?

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    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Would do once KDB plays 90

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

        Next year for me. Xmas period will be too risky to have him

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    2. All de Gea no iDier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      No, but I'm seriously thinking of Sane to KdB simply due to the potential minutes for the rest of the season.

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        What price KDB? Guessing like 10.2 or so? Would be nice differential for sure...!

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

      Sterling, Sane, B.Silva here

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  5. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Genuinely love sane getting his rest now how lovely ready for C next week

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    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Sterling better though

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      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Sane nailed tho

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        1. Ruinenlust
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          So is Sterling having had his rest today

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          1. Make Arrows Green Again
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Exactly

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

            Rested today to prepare him for starting v leicester midweek obvs - benched for palace

            but could nick a 6 pointer from the bench again

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            1. FDMS All Starz
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              Someone sounds salty from that sterling goal...keep convincing yourself sterling won’t play, it’s better for us

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              1. Ask Yourself
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 4 months ago

                Sane 10 points, sterling 6

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                1. FDMS All Starz
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 4 months ago

                  Got both

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                  1. Ask Yourself
                    • 7 Years
                    5 years, 4 months ago

                    Shame you’ll miss all salah and hazard’s points then

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

                    Enjoy not being able to captain either of them every week!

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        2. Big_Andy_GAWA
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Only until when Mendy is back...!!!

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

            February?

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        3. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Nobody is nailed in the City line up apart from maybe Ederson. Sane will be benched in the PL soon.

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

            Seems to be getting the Kun treatment. Plays but 60 minutes

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          2. JammySprat
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Fernandinho nailed

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  6. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    sterling, son, Wilson all in my team. The latter 2 better replicate Raheem.

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

    Need to get rid of Vinagre then.

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

      You'll get a dressing down if you don't

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      1. TAT
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        A dressing down?

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

          Vinegar dressing. Poor pun

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          1. TAT
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Sorry, I'm a bit slow on the jokes today!

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        2. CaTriEm
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Vinegar. Dressing. You cannot ask a question about Vinagre without some sort of pun response, we just can't help ourselves.

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      2. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I laughed

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

          Thanks

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

        And you'll be a dressing down if you do.

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      It was always a short-term move though, no?

      Nothing wrong with that, Magnus Carlsen, #1 chess player in the world, loves his short-term moves and has Vinagre himself. https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/1224174/event/17

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      1. TAT
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, it was short-term. Just expected Jonny to not be back yet. Digne in then, most likely.

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    3. JammySprat
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah didn't expect that, bit annoying.

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      1. TAT
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        It was. Didn't play him this GW, but wanted him to be a cheap playing option for a few more GW's.

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        1. JammySprat
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          I was trying to decide between him and Balbuena, played him so hopefully stays bench.

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          1. TAT
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Balbuena on the bench for me. Clean sheet incoming!

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            1. JammySprat
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              I think my bench will be coming on regardless with Son as well. GL!

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              1. TAT
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 4 months ago

                Have Son too, but Richa first sub. As a Kane non-owner, I'm tempted to just log off until the game is over!

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                1. JammySprat
                  • 5 Years
                  5 years, 4 months ago

                  I have Kane cap but decided to keep siggy instead of -4 to Anderson so might do the same!

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                  1. TAT
                    • 6 Years
                    5 years, 4 months ago

                    Man, it feels like everyone has Anderson. Still can't figure out how to get him. Fraser or Richa out might backfire.

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                    1. JammySprat
                      • 5 Years
                      5 years, 4 months ago

                      Just hoping he doesn't get more than 10points lol

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                      1. TAT
                        • 6 Years
                        5 years, 4 months ago

                        I'll be happy with 9 points or less from Anderson this GW, no doubt!

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              2. JammySprat
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 4 months ago

                Saying that I can see Vinagre coming on for 5mins and Son playing 30mins and then Balbuena will rub it in lol

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                1. TAT
                  • 6 Years
                  5 years, 4 months ago

                  Been there before, so you never know! I hope Vinagre stays on the Wolves bench, just to make the decision to transferring him out easier.

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                  1. JammySprat
                    • 5 Years
                    5 years, 4 months ago

                    Yes he's top of transfer priority now, who you looking at? I've got a cheap backline so will be 4.6 max. If had 4.7 would be holebas but thinking maybe Lowe

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                    1. TAT
                      • 6 Years
                      5 years, 4 months ago

                      Schindler seems a popular choice. Holebas too, as Watford doesn't have the worst fixture list. It's such a difficult price bracket, as it feels like any of those defenders can get a blank or an assist and clean sheet.

                      Tempted to stretch to Digne myself, but it might make other transfers difficult.

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                      1. JammySprat
                        • 5 Years
                        5 years, 4 months ago

                        Yeah definitely go digne if you can, I've got him and very happy

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                      2. TAT
                        • 6 Years
                        5 years, 4 months ago

                        I don't doubt that! Feels bad to be late to the party regarding him!

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  8. Marvin Moon
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    The Etihad is just like the Emirates now isn't it. Full of corporate 'fans' who take 10 mins to return after half time and go home 10 mins before the end. It's a shame really.

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

      Rich guys do wtf they want, don't be jealous.

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      1. JammySprat
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah definitely go signed if you can, I've got him and very happy

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    2. Critical Observer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      So this is like what, your 17th post tody complaining about the atmosphere at Etihad?

      Are you a season ticket holder? Which club?

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      1. Marvin Moon
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        2nd post. I just hate to see the stadium for one of the very top teams with so many empty seats. I'm sure there are loads of real fans who would love to go but can't. That's my point really.

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  9. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Digne last on bench 🙁

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    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      It’s 3 points. Kante has 3 points on my bench regularly it’s not that upsetting I promise

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      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        4 i think but not upsetting that for sure

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    2. mikess
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Looking a fantastic option. Very happy owner

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  10. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    I should really stop buying rotation players.
    Son and Sterling to Mooy and Billing (-4)?

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    1. polis
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Errrr. Sterling scored? Would take 6 points a week from any player.

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      1. Klip Klopp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        This

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    2. mdm
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      No. Mooy going to Asia cup in Jan...

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    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Guess this didn't land 🙂

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  11. MTPockets
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Guaita to sub in for Hennessey. Finally justified

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      1. Alpharius
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I hope he saves a penalty for you buddy, always good form to have the back up when you play one cheap keeper.

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        1. MTPockets
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Been trying to transfer him out for weeks, but something else always came up.
            Probably concede 4 now...

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

        Brooks benched, bye bye

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      3. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Hennessey out means I get Patricio and rival gets Hart. Has to be a gain for me right?

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        1. Alpharius
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Not if Hart gets a sweet sweet penalty save to sink Kane captainers.....

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      4. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Calvert-Lewin bandwagon reboot!

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

        grab one more raz

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      6. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Good news for Wilson owners I guess - it would've been too optimistic to expect him to start so soon after a hamstring injury, but the fact that he makes the bench bodes well for next GW.

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        1. Rsforstar
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          this. cant wait for wilson haul vs bha

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      7. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Richarlison is annoying

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

        Sooooo...remind me why I have Laporte again? Oh yeah, all those Man City clean sheets....

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        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          I know - but Palace at home next. There's always a reason not to act on him I guess.

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          1. the Penman
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah. He won’t survive my imminent wildcard, put it that way.

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      9. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Come on Raheem, remove that filthy Digne bap my son.

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      10. Alpharius
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        What's up with Janmaat, Is he ever coming back?
        I don't think he's injured anymore, but he's not even on the bench. Does this mean kilo is nailed?

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      11. SirStevieG
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I love how Pep doesn't want to start Sterling at LW but plays him there for the last 30 minutes of this game.

        What a joke.

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        1. polis
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Only need to look at the first two assists for Sane. More natural width and a better left foot delivery.

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      12. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Chance sane hangs onto the 2 BAPS?

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

          Very likely if it stays as is.

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        2. Critical Observer
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          From fair to excellent.

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

        Why do people keep wanting to get in KDB? He’s always been very overrated and inconsistent. Not good for fantasy

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        1. Critical Observer
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          >KdB is overrated and inconsistent.

          Said no one, ever.

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        2. All de Gea no iDier
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          He averaged over 200 points in the last two seasons, hardly missed a match and his current price makes him great value. Ignore him at your peril.

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        3. JammySprat
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          lol

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        4. polis
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah. 199 points, 21 assist. 209 points, 18 assists.

          Massively inconsistent.

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      14. BOATIES FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Mina has had a stinker

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      15. CaTriEm
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I'm assuming that Fraser is playing RWB and Stanislas RW?

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

          Ibe RM/RWB on their Twitter graphic. Fraser LW.

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

            Assumed Ibe would have been on the left, cheers.

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

        18 from 3 City it looks like.

        Could be better, could be worse!

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

        Mina loves diving around in the penalty area

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      18. BigBillyBass
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I’m getting rid of Laporte, utter garbage

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      19. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Who the hell is Skipp and what did he do with Son?

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      20. BON
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Mina should have been shown red for head butting Ederson.

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