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The FPL line-up lessons we learned from Gameweek 5

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We take our regular look back at the Premier League line-ups from the weekend just gone, analysing the systems and personnel used by the 20 top-flight clubs and seeing what lessons could be learned ahead of Gameweek 6.

The article has taken a slightly different format this week as we harness the use of the average position maps in our Members’ Area.

The figures in brackets given after each player name correspond to the numbered shirts in the position maps.

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Lessons learned from Gameweek 5

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  1. Twisted Saltergater
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    As Eric Cantona might say, “the tanker is slowly turning and the flock follow”.

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  2. Dokdok666
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    What formation did City play after Mendys introduction?

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    1. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Zinchenko to midfield, Mendy LB

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      1. arndff_
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        Which place Zinchenko will take?

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        1. arndff_
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 4 days ago

          Whose*

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          1. Old Man Willow
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 3 days ago

            Rodri went off for Mendy

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      2. Dokdok666
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        Thank you

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Same, but there was only 8 mins to go. Zinchenko moves into midfield.

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      1. Dokdok666
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        Thank you

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  3. Dele
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    David Silva worth getting in?

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    1. Wag the Drog
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      not for me

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  4. Wag the Drog
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    KWP to who? Have 5.9 to spend. Maxed on city only. Rest of defense
    Zinchenko-Montoya-VVD-Lundy

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    1. Peter Ouch
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Tarkowski

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    2. Dellman
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Azpi- great differential and good fixts upcoming- stats are ok

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  5. Kun Tozser
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Salah and Greenwood

    >

    Tammy and KDB

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    1. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Do you own Mane? If no, keep Salah surely.

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      1. Kun Tozser
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        Plan would be Sterling > Mane after pool play city

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      2. Kun Tozser
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        KDB to match Salah for points makes Abraham points a bonus

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  6. Hank89
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Bit torn on what to do...

    Current team -

    Pope / 4.0
    Lundstram / Matip / AWB // Rico / Kelly
    Sterling / Salah / KDB / Ceballos // Cantwell
    Firmino / Abraham / Pukki

    So -
    A.
    Leave as is.

    B.
    AWB > Mings (most affordable)
    Ceballos > Mane
    Firmino > 4.4

    Sacrificing a defender and a sub to get in Mane??

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    1. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      A

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  7. Pachi
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Would you wildcard this team?

    Pope / button
    Vvd / robertson / digne / montoya / lund
    Sterling / salah / cantwell / mount / trossard
    Kane / pukki / greenwood

    0.2 itn , 2 ft

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    1. Wag the Drog
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      No. Do something with mount and Kane.

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    2. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      No...just get Auba for Kane
      Or Kane Aguero Sterling to KdB

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    3. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Yes

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  8. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    I'll have this team next gw.

    Pope
    TAA - Guilbert - Pieters
    Sterling - Mane - Son - Cantwell
    Aubameyang - Wilson - Pukki

    Woodman - Lundstram - Hayden - Hanley

    Gonna keep the spine of Popo, TAA, Mane, Sterling, Son, Aubameyang and chop and change elsewhere. Thoughts? 🙂

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    1. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Tammy over Wilson imho, otherwise strong. Cheap defense + TAA is the way to go for some weeks now.

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        Could do that but prefer Wilson's fixtures till gw 10. He plays bad defenses. Switch to Tammy/Jimenez/Haller after that and upgrade Pieters.

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  9. ZeBestee
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Fernandinho nailed at CB then, if Pep's comments is anything to go with. Walker and Cancelo to fight it out for for RB with Walker still the first choice.

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  10. barracuda
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Was Kun ill today?

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    1. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Might have been.

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    2. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      You can't believe Guardiola benched him, can you? 😀

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    3. Brosstan
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Yep illness is best treated sitting outside in the cool afternoon chill for 2 hours

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      1. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        Sorry doc

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  11. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Evening,

    Advice appreciated

    Heaton
    Lundstram-VVd-Zinc-Coleman
    Sterling-Salah-KDB-Mount*
    Pukki-Wilson

    4m-Rico-Dendonck-Greenwood

    2FT 1.8 ITB.

    A+B if mount injured

    A) Mount + greenwood > Cantwell + Abraham.
    B) mount + Wilson > Cantwell + Aubameyang
    C) zinc/Coleman + Greenwood > Lowton + Abraham
    D) Vvd + Wilson > Soy + Aubameyang

    a)

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    1. Kun Tozser
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      B

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      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        Thanks

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  12. Artemis Titans
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Haller to Wilson -4. Gives me Vardy Pukki Wilson & Friday night fun. Done now, twitchy fingers. Think ill come out infront?

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    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Not for a hit imo.

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      1. Artemis Titans
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        Dont think Haller will do much against ManU.

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  13. Jayv807
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    2FTs and thinking Mount/Firmino to

    1. Mane/4.5
    2. Auba/4.5

    Plan on playing Cantwell the next few weeks.

    Current squad

    Pope, Button
    Digne, AWB, Soy, Dunk, Lund
    Sterling, KDB, Mount, Lanzini, Cantwell
    Kun, Firmino, Pukki

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  14. LIARS POKER
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Salah + Vardy (3-4-3) or Mane + KDB (3-5-2)?

    Leaning towards Mane + KDB

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    1. Jayv807
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Mane/KDB

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  15. ZeBestee
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Pep was bullish when asked that Mahrez came into the team and did well, saying you can't forget the likes of Raheem have won all in the last 2 years. Sterling seems like a starter on Saturday then.

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    1. AC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      No one knows for sure but taking into account England games Sterling has played all but 17 minutes of the possible minutes. No other city mid or attacker is close. He can't play him again this week.....

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  16. FPL Dakes
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Don’t know what to do. 0FT, 1.4 ITB. got Sterling (planned to captain) and Zinchenko. Mount also major doubt.

    Lundstram rico greenwood bench 🙁

    Salah KDB other real captain choices

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    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Think Salah is an underrated pick for captain. If I told you Salah is playing a side who have conceded several goals a game every game - then you'd go for it surely

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  17. Saka Punch
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Who would you guys say are the best midfielder options up to 7.5m? (Looking to bring in this week)

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    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Martial

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        7.6

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      2. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        Is he healthy? I don't think so.

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    2. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Looking at Fraser myself

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      1. Ser Davos
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        Worth another look. Started with both he and Cilson

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      2. Saka Punch
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        Are you worried about his benching last game? Not sure it has to do with the fact he's refusing to sign a new contract. Otherwise I'd defo be looking at him too

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    3. Rhodes your boat
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Maddison could be a cool differential

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    4. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Fraser or Maddison. Usual suspects.

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    5. kawaiii
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Beundia

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  18. Niho992
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Will Sterling start vs Watford what you think ?

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    1. Ser Davos
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Watford played well last Sunday and I don't think Pep can afford risking any more slip ups.

      He rests Tuesday and comes off at 60 if the game's wrapped.

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    2. Tinkermania
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      City slipped at the weekend to Norwich, now 5 points behind Liverpool. Don't you think Pep will now play his strongest 11? I do. And Sterling, KDB and Kun are on the pitch for the strongest 11, who disagrees?

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      1. Niho992
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        i hope you re right cheers

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      2. Warby84
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        Yep agree why would he not play his strongest 11?

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        1. Artemis Titans
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 4 days ago

          I thought this before the Norwich game with (K)db. Peps complacency cost him. Doubt it'll happen again. Strongest team now for the league surely.

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  19. Rhodes your boat
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Take a risk with tomori (great fixtures coming up if he can keep his place) or play it safe with mings on wc?

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    1. Niho992
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Im going with Tomori from GW 7

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    2. Ser Davos
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      I'd say play it safe as Chelsea have looked awful defensively.

      Mings is nailed, have proven to be able to obtain clean sheets and has 3 nice fixtures post Emirates.

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      1. Niho992
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        what if you want Heaton as your GK ? would you double up with Mings or risk with Tomori ?

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  20. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    How did sterling play tonight?

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    1. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Because Pep picked him

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  21. Brosstan
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Sterling owners have no right to whine if hes still in your team come Saturday

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    1. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Allow Sterling owners to decide.

      Don’t think we’d take the whining seriously anyway.

      Don’t sell / Don’t buy

      Captain whoever you think will score most points

      Simples.

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    2. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Absolutely this. Been given everything on plate.

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    3. Bobby Digital
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      You implying he wont play?

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  22. Marmalade Forest
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Let’s be honest. IF Sterling doesn’t start on Saturday, he still has a chance of coming on at 70 minutes and scoring twice.

    We all must remember that time Salah did it against Stoke.

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  23. Chalobah's Witness
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Barnes and Sterling to Abraham and Son for a hit?

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    1. LIARS POKER
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Absolutely not

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  24. Niho992
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Ok guys, please listen me. I have 2 FT and i have plan to WC i GW 7.

    Thinking to rid of Salah for this GW for De Bruyne or cheaper MID and afford Auba instead King or Haller.

    What you think ? I know he can punish me, but anyway i have plan to go without Salah on the WC (with Mane probably)

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    1. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Do what you thinks best for you

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      1. Niho992
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        yea i know but i would apreciate some advices ofc 🙂

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    2. Marmalade Forest
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Every time I have binned off Salah I have regretted it.

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  25. Ser Davos
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Any price changes do we reckon?

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    1. WVA
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Some nobodies dropping maybe

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      1. Ser Davos
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        Definitely no sneaky risers? Can't decide on a team for love nor money

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    2. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Few randomers usually drop but don't expect any risers.

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    3. WVA
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Na Tammy will rise again tomorrow though IMO

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      1. Ser Davos
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        Thanks, I'm off to bed then

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  26. Daghe Munegu
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Salah + Rashford + Haller to Son + Kun + Pukki - 4?

    Yes or no?

    Will WC next gw

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    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      No

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  27. Totti
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    what do u think guys about this?

    Haller-> abraham For free before price rise

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    1. kawaiii
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      I am thinking if it, especially if Mount is out.
      He will shoot up in price soon.
      Does anyone think he will go up tonight ?

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      1. Totti
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        yes most probably will raise tonight

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        1. Totti
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 4 days ago

          rise*

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    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      I did yesterday.

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      1. Totti
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        do u think that playing mount and abraham against liver isn't too much?

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        1. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 4 days ago

          Mount is a doubt so you may not have that problem.

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          1. Totti
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 4 days ago

            so it's better to change mount

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        2. Dee Lixon
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 4 days ago

          Mount most likely won't play this weekend

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          1. Totti
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 4 days ago

            i read that it's not that harsh
            and he's fine

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  28. aleksios
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Best thing is save the ft? 0.6itb.

    -Pope
    -TAA-Zinch-Digne
    -Salah-Sterl-Kdb-Mount-Cant
    -Pukki-Abraham.

    --Stekel--Pieters--Lund--Green.

    Thanks guys.

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    1. Rhodes your boat
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Team looks solid save ft

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    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Depends on mount news but team looks good

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  29. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Tempted to wc and shift funds around, sterling sacrificed....what do you think of this team? 0.6 in the bank

    Pope button
    TAA soyuncu Mings rico Lundstram
    Salah son kdb Cantwell 4.5
    Aguero Pukki Abraham

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    1. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      I'm doing the same. Pretty much to the same team.

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      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        Cheers

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    2. Rhodes your boat
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 days ago

      Like it, my wc is almost identical but I have sterling 4.5 striker currently.. toying with the change myself

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      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 4 days ago

        Thanks. Losing sterling could back fire but Aguero looks the better pick just now

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  30. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 days ago

    Pope
    Robertson VVD Digne Lundstram
    Salah Sterling KDB Mount
    Barnes Pukki

    Button KWP Dendoncker Greenwood

    1 FT, 0.2 ITB

    Should I wildcard to get Aguero in, or am panicking?

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