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Captain Sensible – Salah and Kane battle for the Gameweek 19 armband

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The Boxing Day-orientated Gameweek 19 looks to be taking Fantasy managers back in time, with the captain battle appearing to be between two of last season’s usual suspects.

We’ve gone over those doing well in the poll before doing a comparison between the individuals themselves, their teams and their opponents in order to find the best candidate.

Captain Poll

The Gameweek 19 captain poll indicates that this week the most popular skipper will be either Harry Kane (£12.5m) or Mohamed Salah (£13.2m), much like it was for so much of last season.

The Tottenham Hotspur forward led the poll with a tally of 38% just over 24-hours ago but that has since been cut back. He now claims just 30.9% of the vote, sneaking out Salah who sits on 28.7%.

Way off in third place is Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (5.0%) while Kane’s Spurs colleague Son Heung-min (£8.5m) has just 3.4% backing.

Eden Hazard (3.4%), Marcus Rashford (2.9%) and Anthony Martial (2.6%) are the other contenders in this bracket of support.

Not a single Manchester City player has more than 3% backing in the poll, with Raheem Sterling (£11.5m) languishing far down the list on 2.4%.

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  1. Hulk Smash
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    1) Would you do: Wilson, Richarlison > Ings, Pogba for free?

    2) Pogba, Martial or Lingard?

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    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      1 definitely definitely not
      2 Martial

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      1. Hulk Smash
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Why not?

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    2. Delph & Safety
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yes if that is your biggest issue

      Pogba for me

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  2. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Haz has almost double Sterling's ownership.
    A)Sterling -- Hazard (c)
    B) Stick. Kane (c)

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    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

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    2. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A and then decide between Haz and Kane for captaincy

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    3. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

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  3. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Don't usually do g2g posts but this week is difficult.

    Alisson
    Shaw, Lovren, Van Aanholt
    Son(vc) Pogba, Salah, Lingard, Hazard
    Kane(c) Ings

    Hamer, AWB, Jonny, Kamara

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

      What happened with FH mate 😉

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      1. Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        That is my free hit.

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

          😮
          Great team.
          All the best

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    2. kempc23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Alisson to cheapie (Guaita or Hart) gives you cash to upgrade Shaw or Van Aanholt.

      Hamer to Speroni also gives you £0.2m.

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

    Bench one

    A Richarlson
    B Jimenez

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  5. Bialystrzelec
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Bench one:

    A. Doherty
    B. Alonso

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  6. davies
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Play one..

    A) Kolasinac (bha)
    B) Doherty (ful)

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    1. Bialystrzelec
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

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  7. Delph & Safety
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Dubravka will get loads of save points, right?

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  8. Patch
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Gosh this site is getting very confusing, it's like is the sky blue or white, MJ black or white, grass green or brown

    Too much going on...pages flying

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    1. Ravager
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yep, I'm happy I was on here yesterday, pages were slower but every post got help basically

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  9. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Stuck - advice greatly appreciated chaps! 0.3 ITB, 1 FT

    Hennessey*
    Doherty, AWB, Alonso, TAA*
    Sane, Sterling, Hazard, Richarlison
    Kane, Jimenez

    (Patricio, Laporte, Kamara, Hojbjerg)

    A) Sane -> Son
    B) TAA* -> Robertson
    C) Something else

    Cheers!

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    1. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Robertson could get a rest this week apparently so probably wouldn't do that.

      Also considering Sane to Son or Sterling to Hazard myself but thinking it might bite me. Probably saving a transfer this week to have more options next week. But I really don't know

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  10. Guru Mediation
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hahaha, Richarlison to martial for me this game week. Lol

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    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      ????

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      1. Guru Mediation
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Those hotel arrival squad announcements are normally right though I find

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        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Although the pair were not spotted by MEN photographers Martial has been known to join up with the squad at a later time, and is not believed to be a doubt for the upcoming fixture.

          https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-huddersfield-squad-revealed-15595702

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    2. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Is Martial confirmed playing?

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      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        How can that be ? Lineups not out yet

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        1. Marvin Moon
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          I admire the work your doing mate, but I fear your wasting your time.

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          1. Hotdogs for Tea
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            I give up 🙂

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    3. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      ? What's the joke

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      1. Guru Mediation
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Martial likely to be out

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    4. Davros
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Don’t get it

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      1. Guru Mediation
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I hope it's bullshite as well but I fear it's not

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  11. BARIO MALOTELLI
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Whats with chicharito will he play or shouldi bench him for shurle ??? Help

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    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Start Chicha... if he starts he scores

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  12. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone has past results of CITY V LEI?

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    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Google.

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    2. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I remember a 0-0 when Lei won league?!

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    3. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      4-2

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    4. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Can’t remember cup match last week?

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  13. Ycfc
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Bench 2 and in what order:

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

    Thanks!

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  14. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Have 2FT, worried about not owning Salah and Utd assets. Also, think Sterling and Aubameyang could be rested?!

    What would you do with 2FT?

    Fabianski
    Luiz Robertson Doherty Kolasinac (WanB)
    Sterling Son Anderson Richarlison (Torreira)
    Aubameyang Kane (Kamara)

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  15. Shaikh91
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Need some help guys

    Ederson, Hamer
    Alonso, Davies, Bennett, balbuena, benalouane
    Sterling, fraser, sane, richarlison, hojbjerg
    Kane, success, laca

    2 ft with 0.7 itb. Any suggestions??

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    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Sell lcazette. Get Jimenez. Fix success

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  16. Hart-ake
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling to Hazard for a hit if already got Sane? Fearing a Haz haul this week and want him back long term anyway

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    1. rocrocodile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I have Sterling, and I'm just keeping him - regardsless of 1FT unused and not having Haz.

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  17. Pinky Blinders
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Right, I just phoned up the United equipment manager. Good news, he says he was instructed to include ample sets of little black gloves in the match day prep bag today. I like our chances...

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    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Finger less or mitten?

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      1. Marvin Moon
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Black lace.

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        1. badgerboy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Phil Jones starts then.

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  18. Give Me the Mane
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What are the chances of Aguero starting?

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    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Very high..... 95

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    2. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Very high

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Very good IMO.

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  19. rocrocodile
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I know it's probably hidden somewhere in the stream of comments here, but do we have any indication about Salah starting/not starting?

    I'm currently on Kane.

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    1. Ravager
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'm on Kane as well. Changed yesterday...

      My thought process is that Liverpool has more options for rotation, Klopp might see Newcastle as an easier tie and use Sturridge/Shaqiri etc...

      I mean, it can all backfire regardless but I'm trying

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      1. rocrocodile
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I've been on Kane since last GW started, so I think I'm gonna stick.

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        1. Ravager
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          You should. Last time I made a switch after chosing my cap for so long, it backfired lol, I've only owned Kane for 12 hours so

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          1. rocrocodile
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Did Kane -> Sterling minutes before last deadline. Was saved by owning him + Salah, Son and Rash. Finished at 80p. Could have been 93p.

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    2. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I guess he'll start but sub for Shaq 2nd half if score is positive.

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  20. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Final question, A or B please?

    A) Save FT*
    B) Success to Ings & Fraser to 5.1m mid (-4)

    *If save FT, Bennett/Bednarek & Fraser in starting XI.

    Thanks

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    1. FAR EAST
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Save FT if it needs a hit

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      1. Hulk Smash
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        This

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    2. GianniBanani
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      save

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      1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks boys

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    3. Ravager
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A and ride it out

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  21. ILOVEBAPS
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Have no Spurs or Pool attack.
    Is one of these worth it?

    a. Haz > Salah(c)
    b. Auba > Kane(c)
    c. Siggy > Son, Martial, Pogba or Mane
    d. Anderson > Son, Martial, Pogba or Mane
    e. Wilson > Rashford
    f. Fraser > Martial

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    1. GianniBanani
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      b

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    2. rocrocodile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I might be biased, but I would rather sit with Kane than Auba. So B for me - if it's a FT.

      I'd also seriously consider E. I did Laca/Schürrle -> Rashford/Son before last GW, with decent success.

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    3. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

      B or E

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    5. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks all.
      Gonna be nervous seeing Auba v Brighton!

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  22. FAR EAST
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Two to bench:
    A. WB
    B. Bennettt
    C. Kamara

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    1. GianniBanani
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      BC

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    2. Ravager
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      BC

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  23. GianniBanani
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    If you were Salah + Hazard + Kane owner, which one would you give an armband and who would be your vice captain?

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    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Kane, bang in form and will get minutes

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    2. FAR EAST
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Salah

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    3. Oh Maddison
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Kaner with Salah VC maybe. With the fixtures coming up for Liverpool he might be rested?

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  24. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who gets most minutes? Salah Kane Son? Considering Son(C)

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    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      All 90

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  25. klipp klopp
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Play one:

    A) Jiménez
    B) Felipe Anderson

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    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

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    2. Oh Maddison
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

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    3. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Both.. Raul will score.

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  26. JamieC180
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Captain:

    A) Sterling
    B) Sane
    C) Auba

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  27. King Henry XIV
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Happy Boxing Day from Australia lads!! Am I good to go?

    Fabianski
    AWB Lovren Robertson Doherty
    Martial KDB Sterling Richarlison
    Auba (v) Kane (C)
    Bench (Alonso, snodgrass, success)

    Massive benching headache!!

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    1. King Henry XIV
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Edit: sterling should say Sane

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      1. Ravager
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Can see why you would, but benching Alonso? GTG otherwise

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    2. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I would start Alonso over AWB, but rotations/rests might force it anyway
      G2G mate

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    3. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Snodgrass and Alonso over Awb for me

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    4. King Henry XIV
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks for the feedback all!

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  28. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling to Pogba ?

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

      No

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  29. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Benchio Chicarito (SOU A) or AWB (CAR H)???

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  30. King Kun Ta
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Last call....please help out!

    Capitano: Haz or Kane?

    Cheers!!

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    1. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Very tough choice this

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    2. Oh Maddison
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      going Kaner

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    3. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Kane

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    4. King Kun Ta
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks y’all!

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