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Podcast January 21

Scoutcast Episode 318 – Double Gameweek fever

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It’s finally here. After weeks of waiting and planning Liverpool’s double Gameweek 24 has arrived.

Ahead of today’s deadline Joe, Pranil (aka Lateriser12) and Az take a look at the best options among Klopp’s troops and who is most deserving of the armband. The triple captaincy chip, the Red’s resilient recent defence and array of attacking options feature prominently in their discussion.

Fresh from his Meet the Manager appearance and rank busting Aguero transfer earlier this month Pranil is once again on top form.

Going above and beyond the Scoutcast cause he leaves Joe and Az stunned after unleashing his eye-test analysis of Liverpool’s recent games and who is most likely to receive his Triple Captaincy backing as a result.

West Ham’s double fixture in Gameweek 24 is not forgotten, with Joe taking his turn to silence his fellow Scoutcasters with news of his planned and unlikely Hammers punt. Naturally he has the dullard statistics to back up this maverick move.

Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford’s long-term injury means there are plenty of community questions to consider regarding alternative striking options.

Rough with the Smooth, clean sheets and Pranil’s turn to pick a differential are also included in this packed double Gameweek special episode.

The crew round off proceedings to reveal their transfer and captaincy decisions.

This Scoutcast was first beamed on Monday January 20 via our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to get notified of future live episodes.

In addition, the Scoutcast and all our other podcasts are now also available via our Soundcloud channel.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below. Or you can take in the full visual experience via the second player below. The Soundcloud version is in the third player.

J0E Podcaster and writer. Tweets stats and stuff via @FFScout_Joe Follow them on Twitter

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  1. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Looking for a Sarr replacement for 1-2weeks, pick one:

    A) Doucoure
    B) Noble
    C) Trossard

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    1. Saint & Reevesy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    2. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      A

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

      I can see some consensus here, the DGW and penalties is appealing for Noble but...

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    5. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      c

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    6. Deeney-is-a-god
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Got trossard in last week personally

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  2. Weilong7
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    double pool attack or defence better?

    hendo (button)
    lundy soy taa hanley kelly
    mane maddy mount kdb richarlison
    vardy ings greenwood

    thanks

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

      Are you sticking with richa?

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      1. Weilong7
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        probably changing him and mount out if changing to salah (and fodder)..
        defence wise can change kelly out for vvd or robbo

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  3. yalala
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Any news on Ings?

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  4. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Victor Lindelöf abruptly left Manchester United's training ground this morning, with illness cited as the reason. It is believed that the Swede is suffering from Firminolitis - a case of being spun inside out like a washing machine.

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

    Who are all the cool kids triple captaining?

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    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Taa

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      1. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        :O

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    2. teneighty
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'm going for Salah but I doubt someone sees me as cool.

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    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Pukki in GW37

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

      Aubameyang

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    5. Pigeon
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Gomez

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

        Bad idea.

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    6. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Mane.

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  6. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    When do people not triple captaining this GW plan on using the chip?

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Probably people who've already blown a chip won't TC this week. With probably 2 dgws left after this and a free hit, wc, bench boost in your pocket I doubt there'll be a better time

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      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah looks reasonable.

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    2. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Or to put it in another way, what is the alternative to TC this week? DGW36? I believe it is when most of the people will use the bench boost?

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      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        DGW is likely 37 - that’s late enough for unlikely rotations to make a mockery of BB plans

        Other one is 34 but that looks prime for FH given it could be BGW DGW

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    3. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A GW38 - check fixtures

      B Though 37 could work too of course if Laporte gets his TGW.

      C When a side who has scored more than 6 goals in the last 4 predominantly at home gets a DGW

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  7. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Would largely be bench fodder but which option do you prefer?

    a) Lascelles (eve, NOR, ars, cry, BUR)
    b) Williams (BUR, WOL, che, WAT, eve)

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

      A

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  8. YEAH PITCH!
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Play 1 keeper, play 1 defender.

    A)Ramsdale
    B) Mccarthy

    1) Dunk
    2) Lundstram

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    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      BA

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      1. YEAH PITCH!
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        ?

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

      B1

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    3. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B1

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      1. YEAH PITCH!
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks all

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  9. makaveli123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Mane + Vardy --> Salah + Firmino a decent move?

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    1. YEAH PITCH!
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      No way

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

      Just Vardy to Firmino if not much value tied up

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    3. Monya Meow Meow
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Nope don't do it

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    4. tibollom
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      lol this

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    5. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers lads

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  10. AI3user
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Considering Liverpool's strong defence, how mad would be to go 3 Liv at the back and use funds to get Aguero and even Mahrez for a different approach to attacking points?

    Just a thought for after 24 and moving away from a template.

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    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not the worst idea, but I have TAA, Salah, Firmino and still managed Aguero, KDB nad Mahrez

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      1. tibollom
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        triple city a bit overkill?

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        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Soon find out 😉

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          1. tibollom
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            good luck 🙂

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      2. Totti
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        so you sold vardy for sure?

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        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Yep for Aguero last week

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    2. tibollom
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      yea could be an idea. that said both games are away for pool, not sure they get CS for both...

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    3. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      No but with coming fixtures a pool mid is desirable imo

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

    Start 1:

    A) Greenwood
    B) Ings

    Hoping for @FPL_Subscribe early Southampton line up, but if we don't get it...?

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    1. Monya Meow Meow
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Still reckon Ings starts or doesn't play at all

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

        Nah, if benched likely cameo incoming

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    2. Totti
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      greenwood

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    3. sovietrockettes
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I’m starting Greenwood.

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  12. Monya Meow Meow
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Traore or Rico first on bench? Lord currently occupies the last spot...

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

      Traore probs

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    2. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Adama.

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    3. tibollom
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Lord

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    4. Monya Meow Meow
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks guys, 2-1 in favor of the beast

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  13. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Know what, I might just TC Trent over Mane (currently has the armband) or Salah tbh...

    Talk me out of it - if you can

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    1. tibollom
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      same position.. keep changing from Mane to TAA.. not sure Pool will get CS for both games though? its a tough one

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      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        That’s the only thing, it would really suck if they conceded 1 goal in both for example.

        But should he get 1/2 CS and some attacking returns...

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

      Doing the same. Liverpool has 7 cs in a row. They play two away games and will score fewer goals I believe. Also I think he is more likely to play 2 x 90 minutes.

      For me, it is 1. TAA, 2. Salah, 3. Mane (don't even own him)

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

      I bet you a pint of stella that you will not go TAA. Just watch everyone on TAA switch to Mane/Salah at the last minute.

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      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Now you’re making me wanna switch it and stick with it 😉

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    4. quayle99
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I want to TC Trent but I'm scared

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      1. tibollom
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        same here

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

      I would too. But I'm not using my TC this GW, but Trent (c)

      The 3 main arguments against it for me are that Wolves and West Ham's main weaknesses are their defences, so triple captaining an attacker could massively pay off.

      Also triple captaining a defender is a huge risk as you're relying on CSs. Look at Duffy last season. Not saying Duffy is anywhere near as good a option as Trent but it could go wrong. I can see Trent getting an assist or two and one or two CSs however.

      For me a triple captain has to get 18+ to be successful. Trent is a safe bet but unlikely to get a huge score. Mane/Salah are much more likely to get huge scores imo.

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      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers, that worked x

        Will stick with Mane I think

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  14. tibollom
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    got rid of vardy with quite a bit of value in him for Bobby.. Big mistake you think?

    Hendo
    TAA Dunk Cathcart
    Mane(TC) KDB Grealish Doucoure
    Ings Kun Bobby

    Button Cantwell Lunds Rico

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    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      You'll be fine. Hold for a few weeks and swap for Jimi

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      1. tibollom
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        thanks mate, fingers crosse Bobby has a blinder

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  15. Chelsea91
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ryan
    Taa(vc),William,Robbo
    Mane(tc),Kdb,Martial,Mahrez
    Deeney,Ings,Vardy

    Button Cantwell,Sidibe,Lund

    Good to go GW 24 guys ? Have 1FT and 0.00 ITB,

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    1. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      not sidibe but tanga

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  16. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Just realized that since the TC was introduced I haven't had much success with it. 27 pts from Aguero (3x9pts) was the highest haul I got I think

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    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I think my highest is worse than that or around that, tho can’t remember what it was

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    2. Totti
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      me too 🙂

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

      Sanchez 75 pts (3x25) 3 years ago nearly. Had a crap rank that season but watching my star player in real life do that was a fun FPL moment.

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      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Oh wow 😀 Must have been a great moment

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

        Yeah, I think I TC'd him for that too from memory. Had a number of horrible one's too.

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    4. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      So 9 points really due to the chip

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      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah.

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    5. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      It's kind of fools gold. I'm sure someone smarter than me could work out something to show over the years since it's been introduced, the best time to play has been a plum SGW fixture.

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      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Tried that once and played it on Mane in a blank GW. He got 2pt 😉 (my whole team blanked then, and I fielded 11 players lol)

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        1. Sgt Frank Drebin
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          It was last season vs Fulham at home

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    6. jezstatham
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I triple captained sane in dgw. I'm sure he got a no show and a 1 pointer. So I ended up with 3.

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  17. Chelsea91
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ryan
    Taa(vc),William,Robbo
    Mane(tc),Kdb,Martial,Mahrez
    Deeney,Ings,Vardy

    Button Cantwell,Tanga,Lund

    Good to go GW 24 guys ? Have 1FT and 0.00 ITB,

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    1. Totti
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      yes for sure
      good team mate 🙂
      save FT

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      1. Chelsea91
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        thanks mate

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  18. Totti
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    play 2?

    A) kelly
    B) rico
    C) soyuncu
    D) lundstram

    who to captain?
    A) mane
    B) firminio
    C) arnold

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    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Kelly Taa

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      1. Totti
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        2 to play 🙂
        kelly and ...... ?

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        1. Champ
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Soy. Leicester need to stop the rot. Lund may not play 90. Rico plays for Bournemouth.

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          1. Totti
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            ok thanks mate 🙂

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    2. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      AC

      B

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      1. Totti
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        firmino over mane?

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        1. _Ninja_
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Looks good away from home.

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  19. McGlynn8
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ings to be rested?

    Predicted line ups claim he will

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      guesswork

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    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I don't get why you'd rest him in the more winnable game while fighting relegation but that's just me

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      • sovietrockettes
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I think so, perfect opportunity to start Greenwood

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      • Totti
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        most probably
        hussenhuttl said before it's impossible for ings to play all games and we have a tough schedule with crystal palace on tuesday

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      • Coys96
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, but'll come on for 25 mins at end

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      • Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Predicted by someone with no more knowledge than the rest of us

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        1. Geoff
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          But strongly hinted at by Hass

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      • Aubamazette
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Link?

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    3. Budgies
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Good to go guys? Have activated my Triple Captain on Salah too.

      Ryan
      TAA, Sidibe, Holgate,
      KDB, Salah (c), Mane, Doucoure, Maddison
      DCL, Vardy

      (Foster, Greenwood, Soynucu, Baldock)

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    4. lindeg
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Play two:

      A: Mount (ARS)
      B: Doucoure (avl)
      C: Greenwood (BUR)

      Any help much appreciated!

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

        BC

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    5. Strchld
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Good to go and save a ft?

      McCarthy
      TAA - Soy - Kelly
      Salah(TC) - Mane - KdB - Maddison - Grealish
      Ings - Vardy

      (Button - Greenwood - Lundstram - Kiko)
      1 FT, 0.7ITB.

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

      Start 2:

      A) JWP
      B) Ings
      C) Lundstram
      D) Tielemans

      Asking for a friend

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    7. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      What happens if your triple captain Salah for instance plays against wolves but dosent play against Liverpool? will they triple the points for his game against wolves then the vice will get triple against West ham in the next match?

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      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        No

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      2. Chelsea91
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        no

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      3. Mo Salah No Mane
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Salah can't play against Liverpool.

        No, you just get his points from the 1 game

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        1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          lol it meant to be west ham

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          1. Mo Salah No Mane
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Just pulling your leg mate

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      4. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        So you didnt TC Sane last year eh?

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

      Team and bench G2G or put Ings on the bench ?

      Hendo
      TAA Dunk Catarth
      Mane(TC) Kdb Grealish Doucoure
      Ings Kun Bobby

      Button Cantwell Lunds Rico

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    9. sailor x
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Ings or Greenwood for this GW?
      Ings - could be rested, playing away
      Greenwood - could lead the attack (now when Rush is injured), playing home

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    10. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Captain......
      A- TAA
      B- Mané
      C- Salah
      First to 5 wins!!!

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      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        TAA

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

        A

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

        C

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    11. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      TAA or Mane TC... Hmmmmm

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      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        TAA

        Prediction for Lundstram? Tempted to play him

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        1. Tsparkes10
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Probs 2 points tbh. Could even be dropped but doubt it,

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        2. Top Lad Dakes.
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Interested why TAA over Mane for you?

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          1. Tsparkes10
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Pool ain't exactly scoring loads of goals so could easily be Firmino and Salah. But think they'll keep a Cs in atleast one, TAA on corners and most of the time playing as a rm

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    12. Lev Yashin
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Play one of these schmucks:

      A) Lund (MCI)
      B) Kelly (SOU)
      C) Rico (BHA)

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      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Rico

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      2. Mo Salah No Mane
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        B

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    13. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone worried by Mane recent form?

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      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        All three main Pool defenders have better form so yes 😉

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