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Zaha injured as Palace and Watford start FA Cup action

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Fantasy Premier League managers are about to learn more about the fixtures that will take place in Blank Gameweek 33.

The FA Cup quarter-finals start today with Watford hosting Crystal Palace in the early kick-off.

If the Hornets win the tie then their meeting with Fulham on April 6 will be postponed and moved to another Gameweek.

However, a victory for Palace would see Watford and the Cottagers confirmed for Blank Gameweek 33 and a postponement for the Eagles.

That would also see Newcastle Blank that weekend as they are currently scheduled to host Roy Hodgson’s men on April 6.

As for today’s match at Vicarage Road, Wilfried Zaha (£6.9m) misses out with a tight hamstring after failing a fitness test earlier this week. That will be discouraging news for anyone looking to sign the Ivory Coast international, especially with Double Gameweeks on the horizon.

“The problem with Wilf is really relating to the Brighton game. He came off with a tight hamstring and we’ve been nursing it all week. We tested it early on Thursday, because we didn’t want to leave it to the very last minute, and he didn’t come through that. The hamstring problem is still there so we couldn’t risk him.” – Roy Hodgson

That means Michy Batshuayi (£6.5m) leads the line on his own, flanked by Andros Townsend (£5.8m) and Max Meyer (£5.5m).

Patrick van Aanholt (£5.4m) is also absent for Crystal Palace, but as yet there has been no confirmation of an injury. Jeffrey Schlupp (£4.5m) has dropped to left-back.

Having rested key players in recent Premier League matches, Watford have named their strongest XI possible as their focus increasingly shifts to the FA Cup now that their survival from relegation is well-secured.

Watford XI: Gomes; Holebas, Cathcart, Mariappa, Femenia; Pereyra, Capoue, Doucouré, Hughes; Deulofeu, Deeney.

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita; Schlupp, Tomkins, Kelly, Wan-Bissaka; Kouyaté, Milivojevic, McArthur; Meyer, Batshuayi, Townsend.

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

    Jimenez to Firmino and lose about 0.5 or Guendozi to Fraser even he is doubt?

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    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Jimenez likely to drop in price tonight ?

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      1. Mysterion
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Wouldn't say it's likely

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        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          -234 at the moment 😉

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          1. Mysterion
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            At the moment is irrelevant, we've had this discussion before 😉

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            1. Hotdogs for Tea
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Compelling though 🙂

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              1. Mysterion
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Even more so today, because

                - loads of FH's being activated skewing accuracy
                - less than an hour to deadline skewing accuracy
                - predictions made on the day that includes the late start of a new game week skewing accuracy

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                1. Hotdogs for Tea
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  I don’t think the last minute rush is due to Free Hits though ... it’s more likely to be the odd 100,000 people logging in to their team and going ‘oh my god, where are my players’ 🙂

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                  1. Mysterion
                    • 6 Years
                    5 years, 2 months ago

                    😀 true

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

                    Anyway point being we will know if it's likely/ unlikely soon but not now when it's squeaky bum time!

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  2. OleGGMU
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Fab
    Azpi, Robbo, Rice
    Pedro, Salah, Mane (C) Hazard
    Rondon, Barnes, Wilson

    Thoughts on this starting 11 for GW31

    have Fraser, Tarkowski, luiz , Heaton on the bench

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  3. Mr_Barbs
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Pogba > Fraser worth -4 (hold 0.4 value in him)

    Fabianski
    TAA, Robertson, (schar)
    Salah(c), Lanzini, Hayden Hazard,(Pogba)
    Wilson(vc), Vardy

    Button, Jimenez, AWB, Doherty

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  4. The Ejiptian King
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    So typical that I've been planning for the blank for weeks then this Mane training thing has me scrambling around in the last hour before deadline.

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

      Same. You getting him or nah?

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    2. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Hold fire

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  5. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    We mostly hoping for a Watford win here?

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    1. Naboo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I am. Want AWB and Rondon in 33

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      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        same

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    2. La Vida Latte
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I want cpl double in 32 so I am not

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  6. Federico
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    I'm a bit confused about possible fixture changes. Are City expected to play GW33?

    Ederson is my only GK, and I wonder if I should sell him for a hit.

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    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Depends if they beat Swansea in the FA Cup

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      1. Federico
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        So if they beat Swansea, they will blank GW33?
        In that case, I think a hit might be worth it.

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

      Buy Boruc as a second keeper anyway?

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      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        This.

        For Steele

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        1. Federico
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Going for it! Cheers!

          Might not pay off for this GW in isolation, but I think it might be worth the hit anyways.

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      2. Federico
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Good advice. TYVM!

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        1. KunDogan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Good luck!

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          1. Federico
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks! May this GW bring you a very green arrow.

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  7. Batshuayi Crazy
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Daniels or Diop as enabler Def for 31 and 33?

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    1. Lets jump straight into it.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Daniels - cheaper & better fixtures

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      1. Batshuayi Crazy
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Diop has HUD tho - doesn’t get much better. Making it tougher

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    2. PBC
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Is Daniels nailed for 33?

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  8. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Shaw > lei Def/Emerson worth a hit?

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  9. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Ffs, i am sooo confused!! two spots to fill..money no issue.

    A: Mane + Wilson...any update on mane rumours?
    B: Fraser + Vardy
    C: Fraser + Firmino
    D: Robbo + Wilson

    Already have King if that makes any diff

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    1. OleGGMU
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Safety first imo when in doubt
      I'd say Robbo as Liverpool should be nailed for a cleansheet and perhaps fraser ,since you have king already, or get vardy upfront to sort off spread it out a bit rather than banking on bournemouth.
      Complete punt for Mid would be Almiron to finally get his first goal

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  10. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    FH 32, WC 34, BB 35 plan
    What are the TC options? Today or GW 36?

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    1. Naboo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Or 38?

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      1. Eytexi
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I like this

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  11. Vlad Tepes
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Anything worth a hit for Son to max 9.6 mid? Have Salah, Hazard, Brooks Already.

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    1. Naboo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe a lender mid of you need someone for 33 as well

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      1. Naboo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Leicester

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  12. KUN+10
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Hello lads. Need your opinion here please. Took a -8 to be able to field 11 players, only problem I have is Puncheon, should I take another hit to get him out or just roll with it? No bench. No money itb. Thank you beforehand.

    Team:
    Fab (Guaita)
    Rice TAA Chilwell (Kola, Bednarek)
    Hazard Sane Mane (c) Puncheon (Pogba)
    Higuain Vardy Barnes

    In order to get him out I need to make 2 transfer. Bringin me up to -16.

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    1. KunDogan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      No more hits needed, gtg

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  13. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling + Jimmola -> Hazard + Wheelson, done

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  14. Weasel51
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Lascelles > Ake (-4)?

    To get 11 out this week and will play him ahead of AWB in 34

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    1. SKENG
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yes.

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  15. LordEllison
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Anthing worth a -8 can afford any transfer?

    Fabianski
    Wan Bissaka* - Robertson - TAA
    Hazard- Pogba* - Salah(C) - Brooks
    Arnie- Vardy - Wilson

    Subs: Guaita* - Kolasinac* - Doherty* - Hojbjerg*.

    Thanks for the help

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  16. School of Poch
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Bottomed

    Any more news on Mane? Anyone planning on using the TC on Salah or Mane this GW?

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  17. Marvin of all he surveys
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    So come on guys should we TC Salah or not?

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    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      We?

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      1. Marvin of all he surveys
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Me and the other posters who are asking.

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

        him and the duck

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        1. Eat my goal!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Ha

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    2. School of Poch
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      So tempted but also hesitant

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    3. el polako
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Bit too windy for Mo.

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

      Would you like a bin with your baby food? 😉

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  18. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Kinda wish I had gone Arni over King but owell :). Prefer Kings 33 😉

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    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      both are probably going to get 1-2pts, so not much in it

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

    Desperetaly need to see that Mane trained today

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    1. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      He didnt train yesterday

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    2. Numb
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Must have just been given the day off then

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  20. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    How's this looking for -8:
    Fabs
    Rice, Robbo, Schar
    Salah vc , Mane Tc, Siggy, Fraser
    Wilson, Barnes
    Sub's : Patricio, Doherty, Jiminez

    Should I get Luiz in for for -4.
    Thoughts

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  21. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Felipes gonna be benched isnt he, for the easiest game of the season ffs

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

      Hope not or Im playing with 9 in draft

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

      That was Fulham home 😉

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    3. AC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      No read through the exwhu thread enough contributors saying he will start

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    4. Gatsby
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      He wont be benched

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  22. BigBillyBass
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    West Ham rumoured starting XI:

    https://mobile.twitter.com/whufc_news/status/1106896437571403776?s=21

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    1. Alpharius
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Would be nice
      Would be annoying if Anderson missed out on the one game ppl need him for

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

      This would be grand. Fab, Fanderson and Arnie owner

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    3. Gatsby
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      theres 3 changes and that guy cant spell arnautavic correctly

      fake news

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      1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Arnautovic*

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      2. BigBillyBass
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Neither can you by the looks of things

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  23. Releasebreaks
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Already have 9 players for gw31, 1FT, 0.4itb

    Thinking to do:
    Guaita/ Bednarek to Boruc/Diop -4
    This will allow 11 players

    Good move ?

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  24. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Which team do you fancy to score more - Bournemouth or Leicester?

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    1. AuFeld
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      BOU.

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    2. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Leicester

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

      Bournemouth .. different beast at home

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  25. MarcusAurelius
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Help please. Need to pick 2 of these and bench 1.
    A. Luiz
    B. Ake
    C. Rice
    Already have Fabianski. Thanks

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    1. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      AC

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    2. Alpharius
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      If this is your decision and you have the luxury of benching your doing well.
      I’d bench Ake before the other two

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      1. MarcusAurelius
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah I’m on a free hit. Other defender is TAA. I agree think I’ll bench Ake thanks

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  26. sunzip14
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    So Hazard (C) is the safe option if no Salah in the team? Or still go with Mane?

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    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard

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  27. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    higuain or Arnie?

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    1. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Trying to decide the same..

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      1. Mambino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        why, Arnie has been dog turd since xmas

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        1. Garlana
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          It's is Huddersfield after all

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          1. Mambino
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            yes, but if you can't be arsed, you can't be arsed. He can't be arsed

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        2. Volley127
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Hes barely started

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  28. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone live near the Pool's training ground?

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    1. Alpharius
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Mane has a good view from his apartment, call him up, he should be home.

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  29. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Can't see beyond C Salah this weekend. Could score big

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    1. Alpharius
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Here’s hoping for a repeat of last seasons blank

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  30. Bonus magnet
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Chasing in ML, rival will cap mane or Salah

    Captain ?
    1.Salah
    2.Hazard
    3.Josh. King

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    1. Alpharius
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Don’t be silly and do 3.
      Go 1.

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