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The headline FPL team news from Thursday’s press conferences

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There were nine Premier League manager press conferences held on Thursday ahead of the start of the 2019/20 campaign.

The headline team news came from Liverpool, where Jurgen Klopp provided fairly positive news on Sadio Mane (£11.5m) ahead of Friday’s encounter with Norwich City.

Klopp said:

Looks fit. Yesterday was his first session with the team. Yesterday now with the team first time, looks absolutely OK, in good spirits. Yes he’s an option, but we will see.

The Reds’ boss said of James Milner (£5.5m):

Millie trained yesterday with the team, 100%. He will be fine.

The Reds opponents have problems at centre-half, with stoppers Christoph Zimmermann and Timm Klose (£4.5m) sidelined for Gameweek 1.

Defensive midfielders Alex Tettey and Ibrahim Amadou (both £4.5m) are also unavailable for tomorrow’s encounter.

On the subject of newly promoted clubs, Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder revealed a clean bill of health at today’s presser.

Dean Smith only ruled out James Chester (£4.5m), meanwhile, as Villa prepare to take on Spurs.

Robbie Brady (£5.5m) looks set to miss out for Burnley against Southampton, whose manager Ralph Hasenhuttl didn’t disclose any injury concerns.

Gerard Deulofeu (£6.5m) was passed fit by Javi Gracia but Danny Welbeck (£6.0m) won’t be ready to feature against Brighton.

The Seagulls will be without Jose Izquierdo (£5.5m) and Yves Bissouma (£5.0m).

Mark Noble (£5.0m) hasn’t recovered from a dead leg in time to face Manchester City but Lukasz Fabianski (£5.0m) is fit to face the reigning champions.

We’ll have updates on Friday’s 11 press conferences in advance of the 19:00 BST deadline.

 


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  1. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Best midfielder up top 8,5 ?

    Looking at Moura, Richarlison, Bilva, and possibly Øzil as well. Fraser is also in the mix. Who is the best pick ?

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    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not Ozil

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    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Bilva. Although i would go fraser if you don't have either of wilson or King.

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    3. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      for this gameweek - Moura
      otherwise Bilva/Siggy

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    4. MrFrodo
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Martial

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  2. 3 A
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Everton have new firepower.. Iwobi and Moise Kean.. The fixtures is lovely .

    Should we pick Siggy ?

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    1. 3 A
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Siggy is the one who deliver, have set piece. He cant be drop...

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    2. One Wheels Enough
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I am

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    3. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I've got him.

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    4. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Really not sure. I’m debating Siggy/Rich+Jota in a 442, or Jota Haller in a 433

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  3. Champ
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    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    How long would KWP be an option can someone give me an idea please?

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    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A few weeks max. Until creamy Orio is fit i suppose

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      1. Champ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Ok.Cheers thanks.

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    2. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I think Foyth is first option but a couple of months away. If he starts well, could keep Aurier out...

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    3. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I have got a feeling he will be this years luke shaw - good early start for 5m
      you can always transfer him to zouma/christensen or aurier/foyth

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  4. One Wheels Enough
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Longterm?:

    A, Martial
    B, Fraser

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    1. Blueberg
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

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    2. MrFrodo
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A if he get regular minutes he should do well

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    3. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Neither long term. Martial is so streaky. You need luck to get his points.

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      1. One Wheels Enough
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I guess if he's a fixture in your team then you'll get his occasional hauls - his ppg is fairly good. It's just how long can you hold on if he doesn't hit the ground running. I guess with Lukaku gone he should get some starts, as long as he runs around enough 🙂

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

    Pope Button
    Robertson TAA Digne Rico Lundstram
    Salah Sterling Moura Perez Dendoncker
    Wilson Wood Greenwood

    Should I spend the remaining 1.5m on:
    A) Wesley
    B) Trossard
    C) Zinchenko
    D) Other

    I'd probably start Rico and bench A or B for GW1.

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    1. MrFrodo
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B

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  6. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Jimenez anyone or wait few weeks since little rest and tricky fixtures?

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  7. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A : Moura
    B : Fraser
    C : Bilva
    D : Richarlison
    E : Øzil

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    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Moura GW1.
      B after.

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

      Ozil, interesting shout

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  8. MrFrodo
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A KDB, Ings (Cathcart)
    Or
    B: Kane, Cathcart (Dendoncker)

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    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B. Ings is a transfer waiting to happen.

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  9. Agger
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    I'm set on AWB, but can anyone make a case for Luke Shaw over him?

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    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I can make a case for AWB over shaw.

      Shaw = YCs

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    2. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not really.

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    3. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Nope shaw card magnet and AWB baps magnet last season

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    4. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      More goals/assists last season but less BPS potential.

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    5. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      no chance

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    6. Agger
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks

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  10. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    We think Coleman starts?

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    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Almost certainly

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    2. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

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    3. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yes. Possible rotation risk as season progresses has made my find the extra for Digne now tho

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    4. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yep. In my team

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    5. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks all.

      Might just go Vert.

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  11. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    GTG?
    Suggestions:
    4-5-1

    Heaton

    TAA VVD zinchenko Montoya

    Salah sterling Fraser Perez Robinson

    Aubemeyang

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    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Nice

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    2. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      doesnt seem possible, so good team!

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  12. adstomko
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is Redmond worth a punt?
    I think he could become an Emil Forsberg for Ralph

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    1. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Player of the season for us last year. New contract and attacking support. Horrible early fixtures but there are worse punts

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      1. adstomko
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Southampton scored a lot against top teams under Ralph, though. And your team has become stronger

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    2. Agger
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Redmond isn't fit enough to lace Forsbergs boots

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      1. Forever In Our Shadow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        A bit harsh. I think he's quite a good looking lad. 😉

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  13. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Trossard or Pereyra as my 6m midfield slot?

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  14. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Coleman and Rico

    OR

    KWP and Montoya rotation?

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    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A. Other too risky

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      1. JJeyy
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        can swap montoya for any other 4,5

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  15. Outatime
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Bottomed lads.

    A) Vardy + Martial/B.Silva
    B) Auba + Tross

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    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A Bilva

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    2. JJeyy
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

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  16. Can’t beat em so&hell…
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Salah or no Salah, that's the question for me. I think he's overpriced and gets me a better team without, but seems like I may be the only person?? Here are the two teams - you tell me... (please)

    1.
    Alisson/ Button
    Coleman/ Zinch/ Zouma/ KWP/ Rico
    Salah/ Sterling/ Bilva/ Barkley/ Dendonka
    Kane/ Jota/ Wickham

    2.
    Alisson/ Button
    Coleman/ Zinch/ VVD/ AWB/ Zouma
    Sterling/Barkley/ Bilva/ Siggy/ Dendonka
    Kane/ Wilson/ Wickham

    I'd love some thoughts??

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      2. I am doing that, too.

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      1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Wow. Not just me then? Feels a much better balanced team...

        Could even downgrade Siggy to Perez and move Firmino in for Wilson to get Liverpool attack?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Mmm.

          GW1(3-4-3/3-5-2/4-4-2):

          Henderson
          van Dijk, Digne, Doherty
          Sterling(vc), Sigurdsson, Moura, Pérez
          Kane(c), Wilson, Origi

          Heaton; Gündogan, Lundstram, Aarons … 19/20, 0.0 ITB, TV: 100.0

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          1. Dr. Rog
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            nice to see something a bit different

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              Cheers. 😀

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    2. noahzark22
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      why waste a spot with Bernardo Silva?

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      1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Why a waste? I'm late in this year and it looked like a must have to me?

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    3. MrFrodo
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I think you’ve got to have Salah especially with the good early fixtures

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    4. MrFrodo
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Who do you think is the best 4.5m defender? I’ve currently got Cathcart

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      1. MrFrodo
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry this should be here?!

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  17. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Who is going to get more clean sheets this year do you think ?

    A) Brighton

    B) Leicester

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    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B). By a country mile. I will be astonished if Brighton manage 4.

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  18. elchilangles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Mané and Zichenko or De Bruyne and Robbo???

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    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      KDB and Robertson

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  19. robredo10
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Hello gorgeous people! Advice needed...

    Wilson + PVA (or other 5.5m DEF)
    vs
    King + TAA

    Pope, Heaton
    Robertson, Digne, _____, Diop, Rico
    Salah, Sterling, Sigurdsson, Perez, Dendoncker
    _____, Deeney, Ings

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    1. robredo10
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Damn, 10 years! I really should get a grav...

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  20. FantasyFootballMad
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Am I the only person that thinks Lamela will start and is good value at 6.0m?

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    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Probably 😀

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    2. Arfaish
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Oh my what are the chances, just posted the exact same below.

      I reckon he’s a good shout at the moment with Barkley the only other alternative who is just as much a rotation threat..

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    3. Blueberg
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      See post below...

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  21. Arfaish
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is Lamela a bad choice over Barkley for my £6m mid? I’m tempted

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    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Tough. If he plays, I'd defo prefer. Son, Alli out, Lo Celso new... you never know...

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    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Guaranteed dives for pens.

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  22. Mortal.Swinbat
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Think I'm nearly there...any last min advice?

    Heaton

    Robertson, VVD, Taylor
    Salah, Sterling, Martial, Perez
    Wilson, Haller, Jota

    Button, Montoya, Rico, Hayden

    Cheers

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  23. AD2110
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Which combo is best?

    A) TAA + KDB
    B) Dunk + Sterling

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  24. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Should I worry as sterling being my only city coverage?

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

      seems odd given how well they defended the back end of last season but if you’re no salah / 3x liv defence etc i get it

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    2. james 101
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Me too

      I’m not

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  25. Tiamani Warrior
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Burnley v Saints score prediction?

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

      1-1

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    2. Blueberg
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      3-1

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      1. Tiamani Warrior
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Hah let me guess - wood hatrick and he’s in your team

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  26. Gommy
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Locked and loaded....

    Allison (Stekelenburg)
    VVD - Digne - Laporte (AWB, Rico)
    KDB - Salah(C) - Bilva - Fraser (Dendoncker)
    King - Deulofeu - Jota

    Good luck all, Let’s have it.

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  27. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Haller+0.5m as a potentially great punt, or play safe with Richarlison/Sigurdsson?

    If the latter, which and why?

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

      latter because fixtures and haller has never played a second of premier league football in his life. if he looks good get him in. siggy is reliable as they come

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    2. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Siggy. Set pieces and Rich been on international duty so may not play GW1

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      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks both. I’ll prob play it safer GW1 and probably get Haller for his nice fixtures if WHU click

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

          exactly. gw1 u want low variance safe picks, transfers are for gradually bringing in newcomers who look good. 1 a week is a lot!

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    3. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      think Haller could be brilliant, but want to see some evidence before committing.

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  28. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    saw Grant Hanley at QPR not last season but the one before...he is massive, but also really bad 😀

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    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Firmino could have a field day tbh

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  29. Tosa86
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    At the Moment i have this draft between choose my FPL team:

    Button-Ederson
    Kelly-digne-robertson-vvd-montoya/rico
    Iwobi-salah-sterling-perez-dedoncker
    Wilson-king-murray/jota.

    The first doubt is
    Montoya+murray or rico+jota.

    Second team:

    Pope-heaton
    Kelly-montoya-robertson-vvd-akè
    Moura-salah-sterling-moutinho-dendocker
    Greenwod-king-auba

    Any thoughts?

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  30. abaalan
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Trossard or Barkley
    Wesley or Deeney

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    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Trossard Deeney

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