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Team News December 25

FPL team news scant ahead of Gameweek 19

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Our Team News and predicted line-ups are all updated and ready for your Gameweek 19 research.

As it’s Christmas Day, I don’t want to keep you any longer than is necessary.

For that reason, I shall prefer to direct you to the Team News tab above, where you can find all the latest information on all 20 Premier League sides.

Only a select few clubs gave press conferences on Christmas Eve to keep us in the loop.

They were Cardiff City, Brighton and Hove Albion and Liverpool. To these three clubs we extend our collective Fantasy Premier League thanks!

Six other sides doubled-up their post-match press conferences in Gameweek 18 to give their pre-match thoughts on Gameweek 19.

They were Arsenal, Burnley, Crystal Palace, Huddersfield, Leicester City and Newcastle United. Again, we thank these clubs too.

All others were unable to give us completely accurate up to date information, which is the unfortunate disclaimer we have to put out at this time of year.

I hope you find the Team News page helpful to you as you make your Gameweek 19 transfer decision.

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  1. Jolly Good
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Have 2 FT

    A) Sell Wilson to 6.8 fwd and which one?
    B) waste FT

    No other issues

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    1. Goonsquad245
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on rest of your team

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

      For me Wilson is a season keeper....who are you're goalkeepers?

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    3. PrettyDick
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A. Rashford or Chicharito (or Arnie),

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    4. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson >> Jimmy/ings maybe.

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

      I'd only sell Wilson for the following 2 players..
      A short term switch to Rashford if you have no pressing issues.. You need to free up cash for another transfer with ings

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    6. JJO
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      How much is Rash?

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

      I’d try and get Trippier rather than lose Wilson

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    8. Ross From Friends
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson to Rash job done

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  2. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Which 2 to bench
    A) Mitro
    B) AWB
    C) Doherty
    D) Alonso

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    1. Goonsquad245
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B and C/A

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    2. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B D

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    3. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      B n C for me

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    4. Not again Shirley
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      None of the above in an ideal world

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  3. Goonsquad245
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one (there are no other choices!)

    A) Richarlison
    B) Jimenez
    C) Anderson

    Thoughts are:

    Richarlison most likely to return if he starts, but also least likely to start

    Jimenez reliable but probably lowest ceiling

    Anderson can be explosive and also has live TV Thursday night equity....

    What do we think? Thanks!

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    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Why wouldn't Richarlison start?

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      1. Goonsquad245
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        If he doesn't miss one of the next 2 I'll be shocked - he looks out on his feet

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    2. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Rich. Burnley will win it 1 0

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

      Rich was taken off at 74mins. Obviously he will start

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  4. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Who to VC after Kane C

    A)martial
    B)auba

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    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I've put the armband on Marty, so...

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      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Reasons?

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    2. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      A

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  5. some witty pun
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    A) Kenedy->Martial
    or
    B) Wilson->Rashford?

    Rashford seems more threatening against Cardiff but I'm worried for his minutes when Lukaku is back

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    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      A

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

      when do u think lukaku will be back?

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      1. some witty pun
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Rumors of his involvement against Huddersfield - So it wouldnt surprise me if Lukaku starts the game after Huddersfield

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

      A for sure. Kennedy is a worse prospect than Wilson.

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  6. JJO
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Play 2 defenders and 2 attackers

    A) Kola
    B) Digne
    C) Doherty
    D) AWB

    1) Anderson
    2) Richa
    3) Jimenez

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

      can't u play all 3 attacker

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

        No man,all better options

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

        Can you help me with defence atleast?

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

      Not AWB, 2 of other 3

      It is tough call for attackers, I am playing all 3 of them

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

        Thanks man
        Izs a tough call,yeah

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  7. Party time
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Utd 0-2 Hud and I would really love to be in here.

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      1. shearer9
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        You're gonna be 'in here' regardless I'm sure.

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        1. Party time
            5 years, 4 months ago

            hehehe. Ofcourse, eredivisie break 🙂

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

          Getting back Sane/sterling could be painful 😀

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          1. Party time
              5 years, 4 months ago

              Hehehe

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

            I’d say Huddersfield will score, but Utd should get 2 or 3 they’ll just overwhelm them

            Could be a 5-2 or 5-3 type of game

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

              Would love goals from Martial & Schindler

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            2. Party time
                5 years, 4 months ago

                Yeah. My tip Utd 3-1 Hudd. I do not see it being more than that.

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

              United will keep a cleanie.

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          3. shearer9
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Thinking of Alonso and Hojberg to Bednarek (to bench) and Martial for -4. I have exact funds. Should I go for it? Thanks.

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            1. shearer9
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              Alternative is play Bennett/Camarasa.

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          4. Louis Van Gaalstones
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            I'm intruiged to see the captain picks this week, I feel like they'll vastly differ for everyone

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

            Robertson --> TAA on wildcard?

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

              Nope.

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

              Don't do it!

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

            Need help!
            2FT, 0,0 itb
            Fabianski, Hart
            Van Dijk, Doherty, Digne, Alonso, AWB
            Hazard, Sterling, Sane, Richarlison, Højbjerg
            Auba, Wilson, Mitrovic

            A. Alonso>< Trippier
            B. Alonso, Sterling, Mitro >< Shaw, Marial, Kane -4
            C. Something else?

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          7. TeddiPonza
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Taking Martial in for Siggy. Should I bring in Mitro or Rashford for Callum Wilson?

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

              Not Mitro

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          8. Manani
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            just to confirm, the latest I can use my WC is the week in preparation for GW21. (as in my WC team will be the GW21 team)

            Is that correct?

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

              The GW before Dec 29th.

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

                wait, so I have to use it next week?

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                1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 4 months ago

                  Yes. Next week

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

                  Yes, use it by next GW. It’s written clearly in the rules.

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          9. Alvaro Morata
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            What are the chances of Salah being bench against Newcastle...?

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

              20%

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

              120%

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            3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              He will or he wont
              So thats 50/50

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          10. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Merry Christmas all! Bench one:

            A) Wilson
            B) Digne

            Thanks

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

              Digne probably

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              1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 4 months ago

                Thanks. So torn. RMT tool gives a ~0.5 point advantage to Digne which is swaying me but not sure yet

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

              A

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

              A

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              1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 4 months ago

                Thanks Amey, SS

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          11. R.C
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            I'm expecting only Liverpool to keep a clean sheet this GW

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

              Nah, even they wont keep

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              1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 4 months ago

                Especially if they start with a rb cb mid as their back 3

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            2. Iceball
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              ManU and Wolves

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

              If they get the luck they had vs Wolves then yes. This is their season to win epl, all the luck in the world and a great squad to go with it. Unbeatable combo

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          12. CHARLIE HULL
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Ryan/Button
            Alonso Robbo Doherty Digne AWB
            Sterling Anderson Richarlison Brooks Hojberg
            Kane Aubameyang Jiminez

            2FT and £1.8m ITB

            A) Sterling/Brooks to Sane/Martial
            B) Ryan/Anderson to Fab/Martial

            Strong enough bench this week but feel like I need the Utd coverage?

            Thanks!

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

              Only ryan to fabs & play
              433

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

                Feel like this is the sensible move but want United mid and prices will no doubt keep rising, also a bit worried about rotation this week?

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

              I would consider hojberg to Snodgrass. Hammers great fixtures and double up a reasonable option imo. Rotate Jiminez with brooks

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          13. glufs
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Bench Digne or Doherty?

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            1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              Of the two, Digne I Think

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            2. the german
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              Doherty

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

            Best Laporte replacement? Own TAA, Kola, Doherty, AWB

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

              Digne

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            2. the german
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              Trippier

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

              Not feeling Digne atm. Might be rested? And 2 away games. Tripz maybe.

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            4. Ziyech on the Bench
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              Ashley young

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          15. g40steve
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Can Auba match Harry over the next six weeks?

            Yes/no?

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

              No

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            2. n-doggg
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              No. Probably get less minutes

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            3. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              Yes, but Harry higher hat trick potential me thinks, hence the price differential

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            4. Not again Shirley
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              If course he can but probably won’t.

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

            Fab 4.0
            Alonso Doherty Bellerin Holebas WB
            Sterling Sane Rich Snodgrass 4.4
            Kane Laca Wilson
            2FT 0.8ITB

            Not sure what to do... probably should take Laca out but not sure on replacements

            Maybe Bellerin + Rich + Laca -> Robbo + Martial + Ings (-4) leaves like 3 mill ITB though which seems weird

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          17. Jinkys Oars
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            On WC

            Currently on ...
            Allison Foster
            AWB VVD Kolasnic Peltier Toshiba
            Salah Son Gundogan Cork McCarthur
            Rashford Kane Sub

            Any upgrades/changes I could make?

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            1. Jinkys Oars
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              Sub should say Aub..

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

              Seems mad to go without Sterling / Sane cos of 1 blank

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            3. the german
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              Midfield is so week

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

            This GW will depend on whether Spurs go off once again or not.

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          19. roberto2610
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            if there is any chance that Salah will start the match on the bench????

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

              Sure its a chance but id be suprised if he did

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              1. roberto2610
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 4 months ago

                so who is more sure captain? Kane or Salah?

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

                  Id go Salah. Im on Kane but dont own Salah

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          20. AM
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Ederson
            Alonso, AWB, Doherty,
            Richardson, Salah(c), Pogba, Sterling
            Jimenez, Ings, Auba

            Hamer, Fraser, Bannett, Schneider

            Any suggestions ?

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            1. S.Kuqi
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              Any FTs and itb?

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

              No FT, 0 Itb

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

            Crazy to consider Hazard captain over Kane?

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

              Nope.

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

              Yepp

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            3. Not again Shirley
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              Nope

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

            Who to captain:

            A. Kane (BOU)
            B. Salah (NEW)
            C. Martial (HUD)

            Thanks

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

              I'm strongly considering a Utd captain myself. Martial or Pogba.

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            2. Lord Bendtner
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              Kane for me

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          23. S.Kuqi
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            In case Alonso doesn't start. Which one to put first on the bench?

            Digne or Awb?

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

              Awb for me.

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          24. Over Midwicket
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Who to play:

            A) Fabianski (sou)
            B) Patricio (ful)

            Playing Doherty(ful) and Ings(WHU) if that matters.

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            1. Lord Bendtner
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              50/50, both could leak goals in my opinion but I think West Ham will bring SOTON back to earth and I chose Fabianski.

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          25. Stevie B
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Team is:

            Foster Fabianski
            Laporte Alonso Wan-Bissaka Bennett Chambers
            Sterling Sane Richarlison Fraser Snodgrass
            Kane Lacazette Wilson

            A) Lacazette -> Rashford for free

            B) Wildcard to this team:

            Fabianski Button
            Robertson Doherty Shaw Wan-Bissaka Bednarek
            Salah Hazard Sane Snodgrass Gunnarsson
            Kane Rushford Jimenez

            Thanks!

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