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Big Numbers September 30

FPL Gameweek 4: Analysis of the key underlying statistics

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Our Big Numbers piece takes a look at the vast array of data available in our Premium Members’ Area and presents the eye-catching statistics that may be of interest.

Although we’re only three Gameweeks into 2020/21 and the sample pool is still small, some familiar patterns are emerging – from Mohamed Salah (£12.1m) being top of the shot count table to Aleksandar Mitrovic (£6.0m) bossing the headed goal attempts column.

We’ve again run down the stand-out figures in every position for this article, as well as looking at the strengths and weaknesses of various teams to assess which Fantasy Premier League assets could shine in Gameweek 4.

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Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 3

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  1. Clay Davis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Yay or Nay - Should I take a -4pt hit to do:

    Davies (4.5) -> DCL (7.4)
    Harrison (5.5) -> Stephens (4.4)

    Will give me:

    McCarthy
    TAA - Digne - Saiss
    Salah - Bruno - Rodriguez - Soucek
    DCL - Ings - Jimenez

    Nyland - Mitchel - Dier - Stephens

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    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes imo

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    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No

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    3. SuperG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If you’ll keep the team for at least three gameweeks, go for it. Looks great.

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    4. Jolly Good
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Big yes

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  2. HD7
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Have Vardy and Jimi as my WC strikers...
    anybody of them to make space for DCL?

    How actually do you rate DCL, I mean do you think it will be just a strong start or he will be consistent this season? Next matches arent the best after Brighton

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    1. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Until further notice I think DCL is a season keeper for that price.

      Could be 20 plus in him in this new look Everton team.

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

      I would rather have DCL than Vardy to be honest (it wasn't me if Vardy scores another hat trick this weekend though)

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  3. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Son to Torres for a flutter?

    Would have a mid of..

    Torres KDB Podence Rodriguez

    Bank some change for a bit.

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    1. MSTRKRFTSMN
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Change doesn’t score points

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      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Having some money is a secondary factor here mate but thanks

        Torres did enough to earn a start I think

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        1. MSTRKRFTSMN
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Didn’t see the game to be fair. In fact I’ve never seen him play

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          1. Stupendous
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            He is settling in now I think!

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            1. MSTRKRFTSMN
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              After seeing Werner And Havertz im very wary of new entrants

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    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Like it for a one week punt
      He looked really good and seems pretty nailed to start

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      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I'll be gutted if he doesn't

        Foden definitely looks like taking one spot since he played 0 mins v Burnley

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        1. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Could be something like

          KDB Foden
          Torres Delap Sterling

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          1. JJeyy
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            KDB Bernardo
            Torres Sterling Foden

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            1. JJeyy
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Or Rodri and Fernandinho mid with ake Laporte cbs

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              1. MSTRKRFTSMN
                • 10 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Against Leeds? Naah

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  4. EgyptianKing
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Mates do you think Mahrez starts saturday?

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    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Very low chance IMO

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    2. MSTRKRFTSMN
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No

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    3. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      20%

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      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yet you suggest I get him in for Son?

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    4. baines is god
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He scored and got an assist last week.
      B.Silva's his only direct competition on the right wing and is only just coming back from injury.
      The only way he doesn't play is if Torres starts on the left and he moves foden to the right, but even then he could play Foden, Torres and Mahrez and play KDB deeper.
      70% chance he starts for me

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      1. Saka Punch
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Golden plays on right also

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        1. Saka Punch
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Foden

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    5. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You never know with Pep. Mahrez isn’t a player you own if you only want nailed guys, hence his price relative to Sterling, Aguero and KDB.

      Just make sure you have a strong first bench option.

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  5. tbhogal
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hi Guys, keep Son or take out for Barnes -4? Already made my FT.

    Martinez, Steer
    James, Saiss, Robbo, Lamptey, Mitchell
    Salah, KDB, Son, Foden, Podence
    DCL, Jimi, Brewster

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Keep

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    2. SuperG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hold. Could well play. Defo back after IB. Form is devastating.

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    3. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      We have the same team, think i'm holding and hoping Podence makes it, if no Son then Lamptey comes in.

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      1. tbhogal
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate

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      2. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I have Son Podence and Lamptey too. Also holding

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

    Any news on Podence?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No news is good news

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  7. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hi....can I get away with saving ft here? Pending podence news? (Maybe even if he is out....)

    Martinez (forster)
    Taa James saiss (lamptey Mitchell)
    Salah kdb foden podence (Burke)
    Werner jiminez dcl

    Thanks

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    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah you can save

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      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers

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  8. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Foden and DCL
    B) Klich and Ings

    How much of an influx of penalties are we going to see with this handball rule?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

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      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks Drizz

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  9. Fer Fuch's Ake
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Sterling played 90min does he mean he starts on the bench this GW?

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    1. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No, will start but could come off early.

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    2. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Missing so many players will almost certainly start

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    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No. He was already rested vs. Bournemouth and is the main source of goals without Kun/Jesus. Nailed starter IMO.

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    4. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Possibly could

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  10. mcginnntonic
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    robbo and fernandes
    or
    salah and 5.5 def? on wc, already got castagne and james

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

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    2. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Any other premiums?

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      1. mcginnntonic
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        kdb

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  11. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you captain?

    Martinez
    Saiss Justin Mitchell
    Fernandes Salah KDB Podence
    Vardy Ings DCL

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    1. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      KDB

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    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Vardy

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    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Salah

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    4. Michu stole my mojo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Salah

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    5. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ings

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  12. fish&chips
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Wish my players would start scoring in the league and not just in the cup

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  13. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Son -> Mahrez
    B) Son + Davies -> Foden / 7.5mid + Robertson -4
    C) Mitro + Son -> Jimenez + Foden
    D) Something else

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

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      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        You reckon he starts?

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  14. GOONER
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Mitrovic to Calvert Lewin for a hit? Will not be able to get him if he rise in price tonight.

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mitro good fixtures, hold

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    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      DCL a myth

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      1. GOONER
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He just scored another hatrick today. He is a goal machine

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        1. FPL Theorist
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Do it

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  15. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Just switched the armband from Salah to KDB.

    Mistake?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Go with gut

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  16. Johnny too hotty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What website says dcl increased in price tonight

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Fpl stats

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  17. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    DCL strong captain option?

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    1. MSTRKRFTSMN
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would be new territory for him but hard to argue with the logic on current form

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      1. DRIZ ✅
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Lets hope something not like this

        https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2020/09/27/reguilon-makes-bench-but-alli-and-saint-maximin-miss-out-on-spurs-v-newcastle/?hc_page=11&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_22545195

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    2. lugs
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      yeah, Brighton will come and attack so there should be goals at both ends imo

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    3. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He looks on to break Salah’s goals in a PL season record so far, why not?

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  18. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Will u take sterling or kdb on wildcard?

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    1. GOONER
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sterling will get a hatrick against Leeds. Remember my words.

      So get him and captain him

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      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He played 90 min ytd.. will he start on weekend?

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    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Kevin De Goatne

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  19. Lingard’s Shin Guards
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Werner > Ings then gtg? Will give me

    Martinez
    TAA James Saiss
    Salah KDB (c) Foden Podence
    Ings Jimenez DCL

    Foster Lamptey Mitchell Anguissa (1.2m itb)

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would hold

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    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Same team here and decided after asking for views here to carry transfer for 2 over International break

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    3. xHaTr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Chances of starting this week?

      A: Saiss
      B: Reece James
      C: Foden
      D: Podence

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  20. baines is god
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Wood (New A) or Bamford (Man City H) to start this weekend?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bam

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      1. baines is god
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        even with Wood on set pieces and Bamford being hooked continually after an hour.

        Looking at the betting markets they're expecting both sides to score on average 1 goal

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    2. Michu stole my mojo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wood 100%

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    3. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wood easy

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  21. Johnny too hotty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Am I hearing this correctly. Richarlson has a chance of playing at weekend according to Carlo ?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A slight chance

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  22. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Final decision round.

    Doherty + Mitro - - - KWP + DCL (-4)

    A) yes
    B) save transfer

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

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    2. Michu stole my mojo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

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  23. MikeLowrey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Already moved Martial to Jimenez. Hold my WC and hits and roll with this?

    Ryan
    TAA Robbo Justin KWP
    Salah KDB Podence
    Werner Jimenez Adams

    (Steer Saka Mitchell Bissouma)

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  24. SerieD
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Why we are transfering Werner out? Maybe next week.. Is there something that I dont know?

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    1. MSTRKRFTSMN
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would you bring him in if you didn’t own him?

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      1. SerieD
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Not roght now no. But to transfer out with next fixture? Seems like crazy especially with a hit.

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        1. MSTRKRFTSMN
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          They were 3-0 down to West Brom at half time recently. Pulisic is the one to wait for at Chelsea. I’m happy to risk no Chelsea for now. But agreed, transferring out is a different story sometimes

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          1. FPL_Crisis
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Agree with this. I got Son on wc in the hope I could then swap to Puli when fit and have some change. Sometimes you just can’t plan too far ahead

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          2. SerieD
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I understand your point of view. In that game Werner even played more like Pulisics position sometimes. So no time soon Werner goes to buying bucket list. Which one would you prefer to get rid of this week Davies or Werner?

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            1. MSTRKRFTSMN
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Wait.... Reguilon incoming?

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  25. SerieD
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who to get in for Davies? I have a feeling that Mourinho don't like him and to the b3nch he will go.

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    1. MSTRKRFTSMN
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mou spoke well of Bavies when discussing why Rose needed to leave. I don’t see an issue there. Although I don’t see much returns from Bavies either

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      1. SerieD
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Good to know. Still Davies will go -0.1 tonight so maybe it is time to make transfer..

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        1. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Don’t think -0.1 in the scheme of things is worth a transfer just for the sake of it. Unless of course you were going to make the move anyway that’s different story.

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          1. MSTRKRFTSMN
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Reguilon incoming

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          2. SerieD
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Eventhough I have been succesful at my mini leagues I always have had very low team value. This season I try to avoid this situation but you are right. Points count not money.

            Anyways Davies was bad pick so transfering him out is only matter of time.

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            1. MSTRKRFTSMN
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Fair

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  26. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Robbo or taa ?

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    1. SerieD
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Long term TAA

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    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Both

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  27. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Maupay, Sterling, Castagne -4

    B) Werner, Barnes, Robertson

    Way too close to call right?

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    1. MGMT
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

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    2. MSTRKRFTSMN
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A all day long

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    3. MosF94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not sure about taking Robertson or Barnes out?

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  28. xHaTr
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Chances of starting this week?

    A: Saiss
    B: Reece James
    C: Foden
    D: Podence

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    1. baines is god
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      95%, 95%, 80%, 20%

      Don't think they'll risk Podence just before the International break

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      1. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I wouldnt say James is 95%. He was very poor defensively v WBA and Azpil looks as solid as ever + Chillwell back

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    2. Party time
        3 years, 6 months ago

        50%
        100%
        100%
        25%

        Hope it helps

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    3. GROBARI
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I am asking for this like 5 times,Wc or not???
      McCarthy Nyland
      TAA Egan Dier KWP Mitchell
      Salah KDB Son Podence Ceballos
      Mitro Werner Wilson

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      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Feels you have some players out of form but not critical. Would you want to lose your whole front line if you didn’t have wc?
        I could see at least 5/6 changes but that’s just me. I had similar issues and used in gw3

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      2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yes.....I count 5/6 players who need to go

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    4. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Anyone still not convinced by DCL 😀 ? Holding him last season did a number on me

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      1. Party time
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I am not convinced tbh...

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        • I Must Break You
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Agree he was a trap last year. But this year Everton feels legitimately different. I didn't touch him with a 10-foot pole last year and I'm glad I didn't. This year I've bought into the hype... so far. We'll see.

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