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Scoutcast Episode 351 – Ben Crabtree chats about life after winning FPL

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Fantasy Premier League managers are used to having to seize opportunities when they arise in the game. The same applies for this week’s Scoutcast when Joe and FPL Family’s Sam don’t let the chance to quiz a former champion pass by.

The pair are joined by 2016/17 winner Ben Crabtree to look ahead to Gameweek 8 and find out what it is like to win a game that more seven million people play each season.

They find out what exactly happens when an FPL manager becomes champion and how it impacts on their life. Would Ben put the achievement on his CV? Which Premier League star did he meet when he claimed his VIP trip to see his team Everton? How does he stay motivated to continue playing? These and many more questions are answered during the show.

Meanwhile, Joe, Ben and Sam, who is filling in for the holidaying Az, also look ahead to Gameweek 8’s tough decisions. Will this be the last moment in the sun for Tottenham Hotspur assets, before their tricky fixture run starts?

While the games get harder for Spurs, the Season Ticker looks far better for West Ham United and Chelsea. Our Scoutcast trio assess which players to target from these other London sides.

Elsewhere, there are all the usual features as they look back on their Gameweek 7, reveal their transfer and captaincy plans and frisk the next four fixtures.

After Karam finally picked a differential that scored the Scoutcast points last time out, Ben takes his turn this week to select a low-owned gem. Has the tide finally turned for our selections? Given Ben’s exceptional pedigree in the game, we certainly hope so.

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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.

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  1. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on this team gents with 2FTs?

    Martinez
    Robbo TAA Semedo
    Salah Grealish Son Podence
    Kane DCL Bamford

    4m - Lamptey Mitchell Reed

    1.1m ITB

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

      Double Liverpool defence vs. City, when you've got Lamptey?
      Chelsea defence in in solid form, too.

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    2. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      One of the Liverpool lads to Chelsea and upgrade podence

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    3. JJeyy
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      id play lamptey over a liv defender if fit

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    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Robbo to Chilwell and roll the 2nd FT

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    5. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers lads

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  2. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Pick one:
    A) Rashford
    B) Bowen
    C) Zaha

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Bowen probably.

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

      Rashford

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  3. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Sevilla...

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

      Damn. Down to 10 men at half time, too.

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  4. Taff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Penny for Kepa’s thoughts. I wonder whether he watches and realises that he’s just not very good at his job?

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    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Doubt there’s space for them thoughts with the ego he showed in that Carabao Cup final.

      Gets well payed for being crap too...

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      1. Taff
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I have it on good authority from inside the camp that he’s an absolute tool. Totally full of himself, despite his record. To nobody’s surprise, Lampard hates him

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

      Probably partly relieved he's out of the spotlight for a little bit. Can focus on improving.

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    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nah, "Damn, I was so unlucky to concede all these world class shots".

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  5. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    James & Timo 90...

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    1. the_duke
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Reece has been outstanding. Surely he starts.

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      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        No start in 3 for captain Azpi?

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      2. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Welcome to the double-barrelled Lampard Roulette

        At least two options in each position

        Good luck

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

      😮

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    3. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Aye, own both. What to do? Dave can’t sit on the bench for all eh

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

    Hey all, have 2 FTs and 0.2 ITB not sure what to do, any ideas?. Thanks!

    McCarthy
    Trent Reguilon KWP Rjames
    Salah Sterling Son ASM
    DCL Werner

    Steer Bissouma Mitchell Brewster.

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  7. bazbestos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Abraham for a couple of weeks?

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    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Need bad news for Pulisic.

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      1. Seanigula
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He’s out

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        1. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Even after the international break?

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          1. Seanigula
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Probably will be eased back in after IB, maybe sub appearances, not sure anyone knows for sure yet

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    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm sorry

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

      Having burned by a few rotations and benchings recently, I’d be reluctant

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

    Saiss to Zouma for free tonight?

    Got a few fires to put out but that seems the priority with my 1FT

    1FT 0.1ITB
    Martinez Steer
    TAA Justin Saiss* Struijk* Mitchell*
    Salah Son Bruno Podence Reed
    Kane DCL Maupay *

    Thanks!

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

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

        Cheers

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  9. Seanigula
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    So Chilwell will start this weekend and James won’t

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    1. My Name Is Prince
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks like it, yes...

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    2. the_duke
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not how it works. You'd say he's more likely but Reece james has been outstanding. Deserves to keep his place imo

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      1. Seanigula
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        According to Lampard, that is how it works

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    3. Taff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Apologies in advance to Chilwell owners but I have just made that exact swap and am now nervous about the inevitable James 14 pointer

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      1. Seanigula
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He’ll get a rest and Azpi will start

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      2. My Name Is Prince
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I did it too, oh my goodness...

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        1. Taff
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Am already having nightmares about Alonso starting and performing like it’s 2017 again

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  10. AD2110
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How did Ziyech look?

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    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Mediocre

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    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Off day

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      1. Whiskerz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Or normal day

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    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Through his eyes

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    4. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Poor

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  11. In Bale We Trust
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Just checking in before making a transfer. Chilwell came off for a rest right? Nothing to concern myself with on him?

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

      Yep all good by the looks of it.

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      1. In Bale We Trust
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks mate

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

    I've forgotten what it feels like to concede a goal.

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    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      As a Liverpool fan: ouch

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    2. Seanigula
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, been a while since you’ve played anyone decent (Southampton scoring 3)

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

        It still includes three UCL opponents & Manchester United. Not many other teams with 6 CS in 7. (No goals conceded with Mendy & Silva both on the pitch.)

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        1. Seanigula
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          CL Group stage...where Liverpool hasn’t conceded either

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  13. krumcake
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Dilemma:

    I have 1 FT, OR = 2,5 million, still have wild card. I was considering just doing Ryan -> McCarthy and play WC next GW. Now I thought maybe I should do Trent -> Zouma + Jimenez -> Kane (c) for -4 instead. Here is my team:

    Ryan* Walton*
    Trent Taylor Ayling KWP Kilman
    Zaha Son Salah Foden Soucek
    Werner Jimenez DCL

    Please help!

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    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      You don't need the hit

      Improve one spot with one transfer, then WC next GW

      Or WC now, even, if you feel it's all gone wrong already

      Suggestion: TAA to Chilwell only, then WC

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  14. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Have the funds to do:

    Saïss > Cresswell
    Foden > Ziyech/James Rodriguez
    Maupay > Wilson

    All for a -4.

    Yay or neigh?

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nay.

      Just do Saiss out. I don't know why people love Cresswell. Prefer Zouma and Bellerin.

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      1. La vida FPL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Own Chilwell, don’t trust Arsenal.

        Cresswell on set pieces and some decent fixtures coming up. Might just go Coufal instead though and bank the cash.

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        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I'd trust Arsenal. They've played against United, Liverpool and City already and still have the best defensive record in the league.

          Bellerin is also extremely attacking. They've snuck under the radar a bit imo.

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  15. CrouchDown
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Going to do one of these for -4. Which one isn’t best?

    (A) Saiss, Sterling, Foden > Chilwell, Rashford, Zaha

    (B) Saiss, Sterling, Watkins > Chilwell, Grealish, Werner

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    1. yosim
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I would go with B

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    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

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    3. CrouchDown
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers guys, Reckon Foden starts v Pool?

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      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah

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    4. krumcake
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

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  16. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Ings & Saiss -> DLC & Chilwell look ok?

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    1. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      DCL*

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      1. Ritchies Magic Hat
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Do it

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  17. BeaversWithAttitude
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Just refreshed my transfer page to see Ings out until December 19? Ouch! Hope this is a Fantasy doctor diagnosis!

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    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Standard Ingsury

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  18. Ritchies Magic Hat
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Need to make changes after a couple of poor weeks.

    Ryan, Walton
    TAA, Saiss, Justin, KWP, Mitchell
    Salah, Rashford, Son, ASM, Romeu
    DCL, Jiminez, Maupay

    2FT 2.3m ITB - time to pull trigger on WC? or just do something like TAA + Maupay to Zouma + Kane? Other thoughts?

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    1. krumcake
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      That is quite similar to my team above. I think we should wait one more week to WC, but I could be wrong.

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      1. Ritchies Magic Hat
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah I'm leaning that way. Not having Kane next week is more of a worry than Ryan playing or not!

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  19. MarcusAurelius
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    So Lampard tried to rest Werner last GW but with Pulisic injury in warm up had to play him. He then plays Werner for the full 90 mins of that game. Then tonight he doesn’t rest him and again hasn’t subbed him.

    I want to get him in for Jimenez but feel like he might be rested this weekend now. Thoughts?

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If Pulisic is out, he's the best LW they got. Doubt he'll get rested.

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      1. My Name Is Prince
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        That’s true too, Pulisic out obviously changes things, could be Frank now can’t afford to rest him...

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      2. Seanigula
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Frank clearly wanted to rest him, and Sheffield might be the perfect fixture to do it

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    2. My Name Is Prince
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah I ain’t too bothered just yet, he’s scored two pens, are we 100% sure he now has pens in the prem too? Has Frank said something? And the fact he was supposed to be rested would imply he’ll get rested soon, so not looking too good for over 9m forward when there are good options still in the game for a lot less

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    3. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Werner's only competition at the moment is Mount, who is busy playing the #8 role except if FL goes with 343, which is reserved for "big" opponents

      So, Lamps is expected to flog Timo until Pulisic returns, and then there might be an almost instant rest when Pulisic is ready to start again

      My guess, mind

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    4. Netters2018
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ive got the same dilemma want to do jimi to werner but need assurances timo starts.. the fact that its IB next may sway me, managers tend to try and squeeze a bit more knowing there going away

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    5. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yera what rest does a young fit man like that need?

      If anything now that i see he is on pen duty's i am considering him for the captaincy.

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    6. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      With no Pulisic and Havertz i’ll be stumped if he rests Werner aswellz

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      1. MarcusAurelius
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah I agree I think he plays

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  20. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A) Robertson ➡ Creswell and free up 2 mil
    or
    B) Keep Robertson and save FT
    ..?

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    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Honestly I still don't trust in West Ham, so I say A

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      1. LewanGOALski
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        You sure you mean A) with that argumentation..? 😉

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        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          B* 😉

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  21. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What's with this Bowen hype?

    Surely West Yam will struggle offensively with Antonio out?

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    1. Ritchies Magic Hat
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      My thoughts exactly

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  22. TheDragon
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best Pulisic replacement

    A) Ziyech
    B) Zaha

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    1. Whiskerz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Zahas next 4 fixtures look ideal.

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  23. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best Ryan replacement

    Ryan or Fabianski

    I Have Chilwell.

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    1. krumcake
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ryan

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      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        You think he starts?.

        I would prefer not to use a transfer on a gk

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        1. krumcake
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I don't know. I have him too. Not too keen on using a transfer. Fabianski does have a nice game though...

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          1. Old Gregg
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Someone posted this on a earlier post

            https://www.reddit.com/r/FantasyPL/comments/jnzhnp/athletics_brighton_correspondent_expects_sanchez/

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  24. tc93
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    start KWP or Kilman this GW?

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    1. DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      KWP

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  25. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Jimenez to?
    A) Werner
    B) DCL
    C) Martial
    D) Wilson

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    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’ve gone B. Nailed on and better fixtures

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      1. Big Ronnie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers Obi

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  26. Longiss
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on Abraham 1 week punt before wildcarding?

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  27. School of Poch
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Appreciate any thoughts on this?

    McCarthy Nyland
    TAA Justin Mitchell Taylor Davies
    Salah Son Zaha Podence Bissouma
    Werner DCL Jimi

    2FT 1.7ITB

    A: Davies > Chilwell (Roll FT for IB)
    B: Davies Jimi > Chilwell Wilson

    Plans to bring in KDB,Grealish,Vardy,Wilson from GW10 for the fixture switch

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    1. MMN
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A but I don't know how Jimi's record is Vs LEI

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      1. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I'm leaning towards A. Gives me 2FT during IB to consider which of the 4 players I want in to prioritise

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  28. Zlatan F.C
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Next move here? Saiss to Coufal? 1 FT 2.4m

    Martinez
    Robbo Chilwell Lamptey
    Grealish Salah Son foden podence
    DCL Kane

    Forster Saiss Brewster Ferguson

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    1. Zlatan F.C
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Anyone?

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  29. Aaa
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Suggestions here? 2ft 0.1itb

    Ryan
    TAA/KWP/Kilman
    Salah/Son/Grealish/Zaha
    Kane/Werner/Maupay

    (Button/Taylor/Mitchell/Burke)

    Thinking TAA -> Chilwell and roll a transfer with cash in the bank

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  30. MMN
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which one on a WC?

    A) Chillwell, Son, DCL
    B) Justin, Rodriguez, Vardy

    McCarthy Forster
    Bellerin, Zouma, Kilman, Phillips, Chillwell/Justin
    Zaha, Salah, Graelish, Riedewald, Son/Rodriguez
    Kane, Wilson, Vardy/DCL

    Haven't done any transfers this season so team value is really low.

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