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Dugout Discussion August 19

Few line-up surprises as Wolves host Man United

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Wolves and Manchester United have both named largely unsurprising line-ups for the first Monday night clash of the 2019/20 season.

As expected, Nuno Espirito Santo has made no changes from last week, retaining a 3-5-2 shape for his key men.

The majority of them were not involved when Pyunik were seen off 4-0 at Molineux on Thursday, so Raúl Jiménez (£7.5m) and Diogo Jota (£6.5m) have both had seven days since their last start.

Popular budget midfielder Leander Dendoncker (£4.5m) continues to be involved in the heart of Wolves’ engine room, alongside Rúben Neves (£5.5m) and Joao Moutinho (£5.5m).

Matt Doherty (£6.0m) holds onto his right wing-back berth following injury in pre-season, with Jonny (£5.5m) on the opposite flank.

While Jota and Jiménez boast 19.3% and 11.4% ownership each, the wider Fantasy world does appear to be backing a Manchester United clean sheet.

That’s according to the ownership anyway, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.5m) the most popular player in the Monday evening meeting.

He currently sits in 36.1% of teams while David de Gea (£5.6m) is owned by 20.4% and Harry Maguire (£5.5m) by 19.2%.

The Gameweek 2 captaincy debate also concludes with Marcus Rashford (£8.6m) getting the final say.

He comes into Gameweek 2 skippered by over 220,000 managers, making him the most fashionable captain at Molineux today.

Meanwhile, Daniel James (£6.0m) comes in for his first–ever start for Manchester United in the Premier League.

“He has made an impact since day one. In pre-season, in training and he came on last week to get a goal. We’re going to chop and change at times. Andreas did well last week but today Daniel James is the right choice. Dan is Dan. He’ll give us the X factor of his pace, his attributes also off the ball will be important as he’s incredibly hard-working.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Wolves XI: Patrício; Boly, Coady, Bennett; Jonny, Neves, Moutinho, Dendoncker, Doherty; D Jota, Jiménez.

Man United XI: De Gea; Shaw, Maguire, Lindelöf, Wan-Bissaka; McTominay, Pogba; Rashford, Lingard, D James; Martial.

Lessons learned from Gameweek 2

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

    Right foot Shaw! Perfect angle for a right! That was crap decision.

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    1. BobbyV
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      That’s a standing leg for him unfortunately

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  2. Four Hit Wonder
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Really happy for Pogba right now. #noroomfordivers

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

      Wasn't a dive

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    2. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Legit pen man. 100 pct

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

    Need to dump Jota from my team, such a useless player.

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

    Jota>Pukki(-4) ?

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    1. thepeen555
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

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    2. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      No

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

      Nope.

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

      Check the fixtures, not for me

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    5. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Have patience with Jota.. He is a class act and will come good. You can expect a goal every 1-2 games from a 6.5 else you'll spend the season chasing shadows

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        *cant

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      2. Robson-Canoe
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Remember his start to the season last year. There's no guarantee of him getting attacking returns.

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

      Keep Jota. Perez seems to be really lost but for Jota I have faith

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  5. barton fc
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    AWB or maguire and why?

    Are there any other good options at this price range?

    (like Emerson but not the chelsea defence, mina looks decent but have digne, already have 3 City players so no zichenko)

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    1. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      AWB looks a bap monster.

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

      AWB baps magnet

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    3. Jolly Good
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Awb gets way more bps

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  6. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Agonising over these moves. I’m not a fan of a -8 but feel KDB is a must have.

    Fraser, Perez + KWP > KDB + 5.7MID + Lundstram -8

    Team;
    Pope
    VVD KWP* Digne Dunk
    Salah Sterling Fraser* Perez*
    Kane Pukki

    Subs: Button Deondocker Greenwood Rico

    Shall I make those moves? Advice much appreciated.

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

      Depends who the 5.7 mid is. You'll need them and Lundstrum to play most games.
      Feels like you're losing 3 decent players for 1 good player. He's not Sterling

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      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        5.7 mid would be one of Ceballos or McGinn I guess.

        KDB would be a season keeper barring injury

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    2. Greasy Grealish Gang
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Considering -8 as well. I'm trading Wilson, Grealish and Robertson in for Pukki, De Bruyne and Soyuncu (Leicester). Just like you I feel as if De Bruyne is a must from now on.

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      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        It’s a tough call as I hate taking a -8 but I can afford it tonight until at least Lundstram or KDB rise again

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        1. Greasy Grealish Gang
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Same, it's driving me nuts. I do think however that these will pay off. I rather go -8 than a super early WC like many others.

          Also, McGinn is a good call. I rate really that guy both on the pitch and as an FPL asset.

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          1. Danstoke82
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Great feedback thankyou. I now just cannot decide between McGinn and Ceballos? You reckon the former?

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            1. Greasy Grealish Gang
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              Absolutely. I've did some research on his previous season, his pre-season form and watched him against Spurs. He's involved in most attacks of Aston Villa looking like he wants to run the ball in the net. Nailed, cheap, okay fixtures and good form.

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              1. Danstoke82
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 8 months ago

                Brilliant. I might bring him in then and monitor Ceballos when his fixtures turn.

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

    Which one should I get if only one?

    a) Ings

    b) Deeney

    c) Che Adams

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

      A

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    2. barton fc
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

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  8. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Wolves are seious contenders for top 6 this season.
    Hope they do it.

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

      *serious*

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

      I think you are right

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    3. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Wolves are as good as anyone outside the top 2.

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

        Proved tonight they’re as good as one member of the top 2 on their night in fairness (bit of help from VAR)

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    4. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      *Top 4

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

        Possibly, pushing it a bit but I wouldn't be massively surprised.

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    5. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Impressive, esp considering they have Bennett and coady at the back

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

      Definitely
      Really like them. Sadly can't get them in fpl team apart from Jota/Jimenez/Donkey as all others are overpriced.
      I miss Doherty of last season 😮

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    7. Big Al Stankovic
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      We will see how they fare in both EL and PL. Don’t know if their squad is big enough, ie Burnley last year. But their XI is for sure good enough to challenge for the top 6.

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

        That's the obvious concern but they managed to play 2nd leg with 2nd string, good manager could make it work for them....could.

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  9. Licky
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Awful week, I'll take those Martial points.

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  10. GE
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Robertson and Perez -> AWB and Martial good moves? 🙂

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

      And Jota -> Pukki (-4)?

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    2. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yes. Wouldn't get Pukki in for a bit.

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

        Because Jota good fixture?

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        1. Catastrophe
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah. And a decent player in a decent team. Mind you wouldn't bet against Pukki scoring vs. Chelsea!

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    3. Big Al Stankovic
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Contemplating the same moves only with Trent. Also gonna do auba —> Kane for the total of -4.

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  11. Knallie
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Ryan (Button)
    TAA / Zinchenko / Coleman / AWB (Lundstram)
    Salah / Sterling / KDB / Martial (Cantwell)
    Pukki / King (Greenwood)

    A) Pukki + King tot outscore Rashford +Cantwell/Lundstram?
    B) Pukki + King the right 6.5 choices? or Jota/Barnes/Chicarito/Origi better?

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    1. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Stop tempting the WC

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      1. Knallie
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        too late for me 🙂

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  12. FPL_DON
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Do the below for free?

    Wilson Perez > Pukki Martial

    With a view to do the below next week for -4

    Moura TAA > KDB AWB

    Any thoughts hugely appreciated, not going great so far!

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    1. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

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      1. FPL_DON
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks mate

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    2. Knallie
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I would

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    3. Big Al Stankovic
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Could even do taa —> awb for a hit this gw. Can’t see a pool cleanie against Arsenal, but can definetely see 0 goals from palace against manutd.

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  13. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    That game probably sums Martial up. Scores a great goal then decides he's done enough and doesn't put a shift in.

    Still a great FPL pick though. Good fixtures too.

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    1. Licky
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah, I have him purely because he's playing up top and will get goals, that's all you're really asking for.

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    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      He did tbh.
      Lack of # 10 is glaring at United imo.
      Attackers played their heart out.
      Lingard/Mata/Periera not good enough for 10

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      1. Guru Mediation
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Agree, and you can't ignore how poor central midfield is as well. Pogba and McTominay isn't good enough for top 4 I fear.
        United looked at their best tonight when bypassing them and getting Rashford and Martial on the ball

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

    Wilson + Perez to Pukki + Martial?

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    1. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Perfect

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  15. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    How's this looking chaps? 0.8 ITB

    Pope
    VVD, AWB, Dunk, Lundstram
    Mane, Sterling, KDB, Son, Martial
    Pukki

    (Button, Soyuncu, Greenwood, Wickham)

    Cheers.

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    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Needs more Digne but great otherwise

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      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Really want him in there but don't think I can lose VVD or AWB for him.

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

      Very nice but I will have a stronger defence with MCGinn for Martial.
      That's the 4 mids I want though it should be magic. Mane might be ok away from home this year. That's my only doubt around losing Salah but not like those mids don't offer enough C choice anyway.

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      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers. Shame I'm 0.2 short for Zinchenko in for Soyuncu. I like the McGinn shout but need some United coverage. Hoping Dunk and Soyuncu do okay.

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    3. Dreaming of glory
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Nice

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      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers

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  16. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Martial no BAPs. Rashford 1

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  17. Gerd Mueller’s thighs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    ManU, like Chelsea, started well with lots of prospects, but disappointed in the second half.

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  18. dalexp
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    I have Mount and Wilson.

    Thinking of swapping them for Martial and King?

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    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I'd keep Mount

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  19. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/3241871/event/2

    of course my rival had neves and patricio

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

      11 points off the bench too

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    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Nice touch getting Cantwell (10 points) off the bench too.

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    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      ...and Cantwell coming off the bench

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  20. DD
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Could somebody tell me whose looking to get baps from this game please?

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  21. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    True for Gary.

    You should have a designated spot kicker and that is it.

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    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      All are competent penalty takers. It really should be harder for the keeper. Pogba changing his run up has ruined him

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  22. CRO KLOPP
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Change that grav Rainer, it's to expensive

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  23. M.A.G
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    If you had to choose one who would you get?
    A)Martial
    B)Son

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

      Son. No question about it.

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    2. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      The one with a goal a game and oop.

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  24. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    One can only imagine the knee-jerk -8 or even -12 hits were happening during that first half 😮

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  25. Liastro ⭐️
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    2FTs, 0.0m in the bank...unsure on transfers this week - any ideas?

    Heaton Button
    Robertson VVD Digne Montoya Rico
    Salah Sterling Pérez Trossard Dendoncker
    Aubameyang King Greenwood

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    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Robbo & Perez -> AWB & Martial will be very popular

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    2. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A straight swap of Auba to Kane(c) is one possible move

      King and Prez to Pukki and Mount another maybe

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    3. Dreaming of glory
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Id get rid of perez. Plenty of 5.5 - 6.5 options for you

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    4. Big Al Stankovic
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I’m thinking of Robbo, Perez and auba —> awb, martial, and Kane for -4.

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

    Kane Dendonker and 0.5m vs Mane Greenwood?

    Pope 4
    TAA LaPorte Digne 4 4
    Sterling KdB Martial Ceballos Dendonker
    Kane Kean Pukki

    vs
    Pope 4
    TAA LaPorte Digne 4 4
    Mane Sterling KdB Martial Ceballos
    Kean Pukki 4.5

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  27. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    1) Pukki Eriksen
    2) Jota Son

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  28. Markus
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is the man utd defence for real? I'd projected 12 clean sheets pre season - we reckon more or less than that? The defenders (AWB) are on the cusp of great value, but man city/digne/pool edged them on the basis of more cleanies/attacking threat, but do look pretty solid

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

      Wolves are a good team to be fair. Looked shaky towards the end but let's not forget that the CS was only wiped due to a banger from Neves.

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  29. Cynical
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Best striker combo for 13.6m

    Pukki and

    A. Barnes
    B. Chicharito
    C. Other - who?

    Worth downgrading TAA to VVD or Laporte and getting Kean up front?

    This is all on a hypothetical wildcard btw ha

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  30. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    2FTs. Best move please?

    A. Pérez+Wilson >> Martial+Pukki
    B. Wilson+TAA >> Kane+Lundstram
    C. Wilson+TAA+Moura >> Kane+AWB+Mount (-4)

    Heaton
    TAA • VVD • Digne • Zinchenko
    Salah • Sterling • Moura • Pérez
    Wilson • Jota
    (Pope, Rico, Dendonk, Greenwood)

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