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Why has Everton’s attack been so underwhelming so far this season?

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Everton’s popular attacking assets have underwhelmed Fantasy Premier League managers so far this season.

After two matches, they have scored just once, only Crystal Palace finding the net fewer times than the Toffees at this stage.

Perhaps we should not be too surprised to see Marco Silva’s men struggle in front of goal at this stage.

During their pre-season campaign, they scored just three goals in seven matches, with Richarlison (£8.0m) the only key figure missing for most of it.

One was registered against Kenyan side Kariobangi Sharks, while Monaco and Mainz were the only other teams to concede against Everton.

The Toffees drew blanks in four of their summer friendlies, against FC Sion, Wigan Athletic, Sevilla and Werder Bremen.

Of those who found the back of the net, Joe Williams and Lewis Gibson are not first-team regulars, the former now a permanent Wigan player, while Seamus Coleman (£5.5m) is the only summer goal-scorer to have played in either Premier League match so far this season.

Accordingly, ahead of a Gameweek 3 trip to Aston Villa, Fantasy managers might be looking to move on their Everton attackers.

We have assessed the underlying statistics from their first two matches of the campaign to find out if the Toffees have simply been unlucky not to score more often, or if there are some tangible reasons for concern.

As this article uses data from the Fantasy Football Scout Members Area only those who have signed up for the 2019/20 season can access it in full.

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  1. AVFCChris1984
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    I need to free up funds to get Martial and pukki in

    Choose one option

    A VVD to AWB
    B Moura to Mount

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

      B for me

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

      B

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

      A for sure...

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

        I mean, Moura have a good fixture, I wouldn’t drop him

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    4. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B

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    5. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B

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

    Got rid of Jota for a hit this week. I’m sure he’ll find his form now. 😀

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

      Overhead kick scored like a week ago

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

        3 assists in game before that, just scored again today all in europa league qualifiers

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

          EL was a big reason to rid.

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

            Time is managed he’ll still start every game, I reckon he’s the best option at 6.5 or under rn

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

          This

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

      That’s a crazy move

      He is obviously a good pick at 6.5 - why such a knee jerk to get rid for a hit?

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

        Pukki in

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

          Surely another way

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

            There was but currently I’m happy with my decision. Opted to keep King instead.

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

              Interesting - why did you prefer King?

              I personally think Jota is a much better pick than King (I have both though) - King basically has penalties and that’s it

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

                Fixs, Bou seem a little more creative. Was disappointed in Wolves start and as said above EL games for them. Jota seemed knackered previous gw. Well maybe not knackered but I’ve seen him play a lot better.
                The fact is I really wanted Pukki and kinda went with my gut against s fair few advice here.

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

          Used to show more restraint past seasons. I’ve adopted a new more aggressive style. At least that’s what I tell myself.

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    3. Pooodle
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      As a fellow owner it has been depressing to have no returns from Jota in the PL when he's been smashing it in the Europa League!

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

        When wolves get better fixtures then Jota and Jimi will come alive and they’ll be cheap

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

          Easy to het back in though

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  3. Naby K8a
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Someone tell Jota he's playing a Europa League side on Sunday.

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

    Could use some opinions!!

    (On a WC. Last parts of the puzzle to sort!)

    Pope Button
    XXX WanB Lunds XXX Kelly
    Mane Sterling KDB Martial Cantwell
    Pukki XXX XXX

    A.
    Digne Dunk
    Barnes Rashford

    B.
    Digne 4.5
    4.5 Kane

    C.
    Mina Dunk
    4.5 Kane

    (Not sure who the 4.5s would be so any suggestions welcomed...!)

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    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      b

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  5. Drogba Legend
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Best midfielder 6.0 and under?

    A) Mount
    B) Grealish/McGinn
    C) Lamela
    D) Other?

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    1. The Legend Squad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Ceballos looks a real talent

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    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

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

      Tross

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    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Ceballos or Trossard.

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  6. The Legend Squad
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone got any thoughts on the optimal number of hits per season?

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

      0

      The number of hits is irrelevant - it’s the quality of the decision for each hit taken that determines that

      There is no such thing as an optimal number

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      1. KDB4PREZ
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Do we have any idea the average usually wash season?

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        1. KDB4PREZ
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Each”

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      2. The Legend Squad
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        There probably is an optimal. Too little and you don’t take advantage of the “form and fixtures” effect. Too many and you become a trader which, unless you have a crystal ball, means the -4s offset any gains you have made.

        I wonder if those who have been doing this a while have seen any trends emerge?

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

          There can’t be an optimal - it will be completely different season in season and it will be completely dependant on your team.

          No way you can go into a season saying X hits is optimal for
          This year

          Every decision on its merits

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

            This is good advice. If you manage to pick an excellent team then you really shouldn't be taking hits. But if you make some mistakes, then being willing to take hits to fix them can be really important. It always depends on who the transfer is for and who you're removing, nothing more or less.

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

        Agreed

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    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      5.

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

    Jota scores again, in EL. He will come good in the PL. I hope.

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    1. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      How is Jimenez doing?

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

        Dont have the channel, just following the score.

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

      Hopefully

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    3. Del FPL-iero
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I am still considering to sell him..

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

        Before Burnley at home? And for who?

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    4. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      The EL teams they have played are not as good as the PL teams they have played IMO. They have an easier task on Sunday.

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

        Agree

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  8. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A Rashford Mane Soyuncu
    B Barnes Salah Zinchenko

    Have Martial

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    1. Kizza_10
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B

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  9. Kizza_10
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Which do you prefer ?

    1. Mount & Dunk

    2. Ceballos & Walker-Peters

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    1. KDB4PREZ
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      1

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    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      2, think Ceballos will shine in the Prem.

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  10. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Any changes to the bench, captains, etc?

    Ryan
    Robbo, TAA, Digne, Montoya (SOU)
    Sterling(c), KDB(v), Martial, Pulisic
    Bobby, Kean

    Button | Ceballos (liv), Kelly (mun), Martinelli

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    1. KDB4PREZ
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Nice team looking good to me

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

        Thanks. Good luck with the presidential campaign 🙂

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

          Only the Vice at the moment 😉

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

      other than you misspelt Kane all good to go :O

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      1. KDB4PREZ
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Haha

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

      jokes aside there is a lot to like about this team.
      keeps both of the attacking Liv backs + Bobby.
      Got the template midfield + Pulisic and a nice punt in Kean.
      Downside is no Mane/Salah/Kane but if you are perma captaining Sterling you honestly dont need another 10+

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

        Cheers. I don't have the transfers for another 10+ either, so that's good to hear 😀

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

      Kean expected to start?

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

        By whom? I'm just hitting and hoping

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  11. KDB4PREZ
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Should I sell Deulofeu to Pukki/Keane? Or hold tight with his good fixtures? Cheers

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    1. MTPockets
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Deeney's out for a while so probably worth holding

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      • Maddamotha
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Id hold. Most will probably tell you otherwise.

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        1. KDB4PREZ
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah gut says hold for 2 games and then sell

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      • VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        He has quite a good game this week. Since you have missed most of the rises I would just watch this week, see how it goes, and get some more data on Pukki, Kean, Haller, and maybe Jota if Wolves get eliminated.

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    2. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Thinking of starting with Zinchenko on wildcard even though he might lose his spot after a couple of weeks.
      Could start with Laporte also but I'm left with no money in the bank which reduces flexibility.

      Keeping 1.3m in the bank incase I need to get Laporte or jump on other bandwagons like Ceballos, Haller, Kean etc.

      Thoughts?

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      1. MTPockets
          4 years, 8 months ago

          If you think he might lose his spot, thus can't spend the 1.3m next week either, is it worth having him?
          (Zinchenko owner)

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          1. Karan14
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Probably not but it feels stupid to go without a City def on wildcard. I really want one but can't settle on anyone.

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

              Exactly that. But I guess it’s just waiting for mendy to roll back up in a month or so

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

            If on wc I'd be dubious - fancy he probably gets this gw and likely gw4 but with the long break after that I'd be concerned by gw5 of Mendy.

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        • Gazza2000
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          That’s why we have transfers

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      2. Canary_Kid
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        a) Robbo Son Greenwood (4-5-1)
        b) Zinch Cantwell Kane (4-4-2)

        (no other Pool defence)

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        1. KDB4PREZ
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          A

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      3. Fernando Torres
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        A) Son + Digne/Walker + Mina 
        B) Mane + Soyunchu + Dunk

        Which is better? Have Kane and Sterling.

        First to 2.....

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        1. Coys96
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          A, Digne

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        2. KDB4PREZ
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          A with digne

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        3. Fernando Torres
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks guys

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

        Pope
        Robbo Laporte Digne TAA (Rico)
        Salah Sterling Martial Trossard (Dendoncker)
        Pukki Jota (Greenwood)

        Used my 2 FT to get Martial & Pukki but still feeling very uneasy about not having Kane & KDB (particularly with their fixtures).

        a) Leave as is
        b) WC and get in Kane, KDB (amongst others)

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

          I'd just be more concerned about KDB, let Kane do Kane.

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      5. SoapAFC
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Anyone considering double Eve defence?

        Tempted to go for vvd/mina/digne over vvd/digne/awb

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

          No but it’s prob a better one to double up on

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

        Digne worth the extra 0.5 over Coleman?

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        1. Coys96
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          yes

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

          Yes, but I actually prefer mina over coleman

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

            This

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      7. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Is it alright to play 2 of Lundstram, Kelly, Cantwell + Montoya everyweek?

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

          Kelly won’t be in Palaces team ever in about a weeks time onwards

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          1. Coys96
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Not at RB?

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

              no

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

              Not expected no, but imagine if so. Choo choo

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      8. Up the tics
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Due to lose 0.3m tonight and have already taken -4.

        Shall i just take it on the chin or wildcard now which im not a fan of but i could swap around 5 players

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

          Post up your team

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

            this

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      9. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Jota off healthy on 69’

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        1. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Good to hear, that positioncan lead to injuries.

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        2. Alan Watts
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Healthy but tired..

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      10. Lxnzini
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thoughts on this WC, son over Kane.

        Pope
        VVD Montoya Digne Soyuncu
        KDB Sterling Martial Mane Son
        Pukki

        Button Lundstrum Greenwood Xande

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

          Good. I did the same. I planned son before season and gotta stick with the plan

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

          if son starts...

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

            That’s the big IF

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      11. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Jota subbed off.

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      12. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Would Pérez --> Mount for a [-4] be worth it if it meant I could replace Wilson with Pukki instead of Barnes?

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

          Yeah I don’t see why not

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          1. The Count of Monte Cristo
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Overall it would be:

            Barkley + Wilson + Pérez --> Martial + Barnes + Mount (-4)

            instead of just:

            Barkley + Wilson --> Martial + Barnes (FT)

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

              Yeah 🙂

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        2. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Just do the Perez to Mount

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          1. The Count of Monte Cristo
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Unfortunately need to ditch Barkley and want to get Martial in, as shown above.

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            1. Pukki Party
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              Go for it

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

        With the exception of the strikers as had planned on maybe a Chelsea one and Kean before the start of the season. But seeing how it’s worked out, my team now looks a lot like I was hoping it would. Oh and sterling as I was just going to stick with Kdb but don’t think I can.

        Pope / button
        Vvd, Digne, dunk / Lund 1st sub, Söyüncü.

        Sterling, mane, Kdb, son and Ceballos

        Pukki, Barnes / greenwood

        Thoughts?

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      14. Maddamotha
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Jota out. Good news for the weekend 😉

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

        Jota will be a pick once the fixtures clear up

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

          Ye looking like Jota, Pukki & if playing 3 up front KAne/ Rashford / Auba will be the longer term template

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

          WLV : BUR 281

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      16. Blackice
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Hi guys what about Thais wildcard tem?

        Adrian pope
        Vvd awb laporte lundstram hanley
        Sterling kdb martial mount ceballos
        Kane rashford wickham

        Gtg? And how nailed is hanley?
        Thanks for your advises

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      17. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Jimmy G

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        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          reaves?

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      18. Aladdin Sané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        2 FT, 0 ITB and no idea on what to do with this lot.

        Pope
        VVD Digne Montoya Lundstram
        Salah Sterling Martial Trossard
        Kane Ings

        Button King Dendoncker Diop

        Any thoughts appreciated!

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

          hmmm... me either! ha

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

        Tempted to keep jota over Barnes on whildcard, thoughts?

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

          i wouldn't

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

          If you have not done Barnes yet, you have missed the boat, frankly. So yes.

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

            I got Barnes atm, but the next two fixtures arent great, think he is best option long term tho

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