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Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 11?

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Fantasy Premier League managers arguably have more choice for the Gameweek 11 captaincy than first thought.

With the deadline moved to Saturday morning following the postponement of Newcastle’s trip to Aston Villa, Fantasy managers have been gifted an extra day to dwell on the destination of their next armband.

We should use that time wisely, testing Manchester City’s meeting with Fulham against the other appealing fixtures this weekend, comparing underlying statistics for players and team defences alike.

As this article uses extensive data from the Fantasy Football Scout Premium Members Area, only those with a valid subscription can access it in full.

Captain Poll

For the first time in several weeks, we have a runaway captain poll winner again. It is Kevin De Bruyne (£11.7m) this time as he gathered over 47% of votes ahead of an appealing home fixture against relegation-threatened Fulham at the Etihad Stadium. 

That number might even increase closer to the deadline as anyone considering Jack Grealish (£7.7m) or Callum Wilson (£6.5m) will almost certainly look elsewhere for a solid captain choice.

Following yet another away from home haul, Bruno Fernandes (£10.9m) sits second in the poll, although he still only managed to get the support of 9.0%. The Portuguese international and his team will visit a West Ham United that has been a little fortunate not to concede more heavily in recent weeks.

The remaining three picks in the top five list (if we exclude Grealish for now) are Jamie Vardy (£10.3m | 6.9%), Mohamed Salah (£12.2m | 5.3%) and Riyad Mahrez (£8.3m, 5.2%).

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  1. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which scenario is better to follow?

    A) Hockey-kokey:
    - GW11: Hamez ➡ KDB (C)
    - GW12: KDB ➡ Salah (C)

    or

    B) coverage:
    - GW11: Hamez ➡ Mahrez (C)
    - GW12: Ziyech ➡ Salah (C)

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    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Coverage is not a dirty word

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  2. The Final Boss
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    No replies..

    Guys no gk this week, 1ft 2.6itb

    Xxx
    Robbo * lamptey chilly
    Son Bruno grealish * ziyech
    Vardy dcl bam

    A) save
    B) son to kdb
    C) I Robbo out robbo and ziyech to a defender and Kdb for -4?

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    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B. We don't know if Robbo is def missing or not yet, do we?

      I Robbo out Robbo is a bit tricky to understand

      Might help if we could see the ebcnh.

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

      Who comes on for Grealish?

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

    If you had this team heading into gw12, how would you improve it? or how would you get salah with 1ft and 0.2m itb

    Martinez
    Chilwell James Dallas -- Lamptey Lewis
    Jota Kdb Bruno Son -- Burke
    Bamford Kane DCL

    A: Son + Burke + Kane >> Salah + Grealish + Brewster (-4)
    B: Son + Kane >> Salah + Watkins (-4) + 1.8m but not sure how to use the remaining funds
    C: Ignore Salah

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    1. afsr
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B looks best

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      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

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  4. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    If the only way into Man City assets is by dropping one of Vardy or Kane

    Would you do it? If Yes, who to drop?

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    1. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy unless Mou says Kane is out

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        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        So much this

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    2. NETFLIX & CHILWELL
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kane.

      Drops a lot deeper now and won't score as much.

      He is on pens though.

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  5. afsr
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who to get for GW11?

    Martinez
    Сhilwell, Lamptey, PVA
    Bowen, KdB, Bruno, Jota
    Vardy (C), DCL, Bamford

    Forster, Grealish, Cresswell, Mitchell
    1FT, 1.6 ITB

    A - Bowen -> Rodriguez
    B - Bowen, PVA -> Mahrez, Dallas/Walker Peters (-4)
    C - PVA -> Walker/Dias
    D - save

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      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      D

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

      like B

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  6. Bielsa Murderball
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    why does grealish have more votes than salah xD

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    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      There was a time when people used to say "When in doubt, captain Salah".

      Really need King Mo to punish the non-owners soon!

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      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Think Mo has a Sampson thing going on - strength in his hair

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  7. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What to do?
    2FT's 0.2 itb

    Martinez*
    kilman, Coufal, Chilwell, Cancelo*, KWP
    Ziyech, KdB, Grealish*, Bruno, Soucek
    DCL, Watkins*, Vardy

    Yeah.. A lot of moves but what to do? Watkins and Martinez out?

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    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You've got a bench - Cancelo out'll do. Even if he plays this week he is obviously going to be a headached to own.

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    2. b91jh
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I have the exactly same team with you apart from Kilman (Bernardo). Not favoyring gk transfer and maybe I'll just do Cancelo to James/Dias.

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      1. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Double Chelsea def?

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        1. b91jh
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Why not when Liverpool's are always injured, City's are always rotated and Spurs' do not have much attacking threat.

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    3. Piksau
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Keep 1 that will be your longer term player.
      With 2 FTs you can change 1 player. Just look at the value rise from when you bought him. Doesnt make sense if you will need to shell out extra to buy back later.
      I think Cancelo can be a good transfer out for you.

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      1. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah true. Don't know for whom than

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        1. Clay Davis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          How about Cancelo to Lamptey (4.8) or Webster (4.4). Brighton have a good run coming up and it saves funds for when you do know who to get

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  8. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I don't think holding and taking Martinez 0 is a bad idea at all but I just feel I don't trust Martinez as a 4.8 option long term either, think Mendy at 0.3 is definitely a much better option and a reliable source of CS(even besides the blank imo he's worth the extra, probably not worth the transfer though)

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Agreed. I’ve been wanting to sell Martinez anyway. Took the opportunity to do it. I think McCarthy out scores him.

      Mendy certainly does

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    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Martinez my only playing option - no keeper this week - I'll fix him if/when I get the chance BUT yes, if no issues, Mendy is still well underpriced.

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    3. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ill be bringing Martinez in after the blank. He has two more games essentially.

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  9. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Slightly concerned ill only have 9 players?

    No GK
    Mitchell (dropped)
    Robbo (flag)
    Kane (flag)
    Dias (rotation?)
    Grealish (no fix)
    Jota (rotation)
    Kane (flag)

    Martinez*
    Robbo* Chilwell Dias
    Bruno Son Grealish* Jota
    Kane* DCL Bamford

    steer lamptey soucek mitchell*

    Son > KDB locked in for FT

    Any transfers worth a 4pt hit?

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    1. Piksau
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Dont take a hit...let this GW play out...

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    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You look better off than most. Enjoy your no hit green arrow.

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    3. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Don’t sell Son. Arsenal at home is a great fixture.

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      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kane, Jota will play. Robertson and dias very likely to play also. This is not needed to be worried about

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  10. Piksau
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ryan Mcarthy
    (Targett) Taylor Chilwell Cancelo Coady
    (McGinn) KDB Bruno Son Pereira
    (Wilson) Bam Werner

    0.1m ITB
    2 FTs
    All chips and Wildcard available

    I was thinking of just doing 1 transfer this GW, this bringing in 1 player as a cover for any player not getting minutes.
    A) Targett -> Dallas/Masuaku/WalkerPeters
    B) Mcginn -> Neto/Podence/Harrison
    C) Any other suggestions?

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    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Neto could be the way

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      1. Piksau
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Personally leaning towards that way too. Tough fixtures ahead, but with Jimenez out he has the chance to rack up some goals/assists.

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      2. Piksau
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Neto is in....mainly as a cover this GW....
        Thanks!

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    2. b91jh
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Raphinha?

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      1. Piksau
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Has not had that many minutes till now, problem is that he has a very solid looking Chelsea defense in front of him this GW and if he doesnt perform then could be out again next week.

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  11. Kuzser
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Will appreciate your thoughts guys on the best way to approach City and Liverpool matches vs Fulham
    1ft, 3.1itb
    1) Son-> KdB -> Salah hokey-cokey
    2) Son->Kdb this week, Ziyech Vardy-> Salah Bamford gw12 for -4
    3) Bowen->Mahrez this week, Ziyech Vardy-> Salah Bamford gw12 for -4
    4) Ziyech Saiss-> Kdb Dallas this week for -4, Vardy Bowen-> Jota Bamford gw12 for -4

    Martinez
    Robbo - James- Justin
    Son - Bowen - Grealish - Ziyech - Bruno
    DCL - Vardy

    Mitchell - Brewster - Saiss

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    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'm planning Mo & Bam-bam minus 4 next week.
      2 for you

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  12. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    All those triple villa and Cancelo problem and I'm considering Ziyech to Mahrez as one of my 2fts.

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      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Lucky man (or woman)

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      1. b91jh
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        All those triple Villa and Cancelo problems (in my team).

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        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          OH. Unlucky man (or woman).
          Cancelo out - even if he plays this week, you don't want him going forward until Mendy twangs something again.

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          1. b91jh
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Very much agree. Quite sure that Cancelo will be out of my team but I have no idea who the replacement should be. Dias may be rotated with Stones in easy games, James means doubling up Chelsea defences, and Telles...

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            1. Fulchester's New Centr…
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              I went James last night (price rise would have fudged my plans for next week) - M&S player still at Tesco price

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  13. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any chance we get an update on Reguilon before the deadline?

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    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Seems unlikely now

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    2. Piksau
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Deadline moved to tomorrow, so maybe

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

    Martinez
    Robertson Chilwell Cancelo Dallas
    Fernandes Son JamesR Foden
    DCL Vardy

    Forster Brewster Grealish Ferguson

    1 FT, 1.7 itb

    1. Robertson JamesR >> Lamptey KDB (-4)
    2. JamesR Vardy >> KDB Bamford (-4)
    3. JamesR >> Mahrez

    Thanks!!

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      3

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      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      3

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  15. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    If there was ever a time for Brewster to get his first Sheffield United goals...

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      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I've never prayed to you before Sean Bean, but...

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    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldnt mind that myself but Brewster unfortunately is utter dross.

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Lad knows where the goal is. Needs to be given a run of games. Wouldn’t write him off just yet.

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        1. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Yea fingers crossed. But looks like hes in the same category of his other strikers for Wilders. 30-60 minute per game likely.

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  16. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    WC Team.
    McCarthy.
    James, Chilwell, Justin. (Got @4.5m).
    Jota, Salah, KDB, Fernandes.
    Welbeck, DCL, Bamford.
    Forster, Dallas, Mitchell, Grealish.
    0.0m ITB.

    Could also go for Targett/Douglas/Mahrez over Justin/Mitchell/Grealish
    for the next 3 games or so and bring Grealish in after.
    Thoughts on these?

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    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      DOn't see the point in getting Justion or Mitchell on WC or planning a transfer, but do think Mahrez could explode again this week (or of course just troll everyone)

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      1. Piksau
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Mahrez could blank...he has given returns in 2 games till now only

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      2. Sz21
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers- Yeah Mahrez could be a great guy to have initially and really go for it. Mahrez in for Grealish leaves 8.3m for 2 defenders, 4th/5th. Brewster/Targett + Mitchell/Douglas would be fine I think.

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  17. Pringle
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Cancelo and Watkins out for free makes sense right?

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes. For who though?

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    2. Piksau
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Cancelo yes...Watkins maybe, depends on what changes you want to make to the rest of your squad

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    3. Sterling Archer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Whos the best Cancelo replacement?

      think i'll avoid city defence going forward, already have chilwell.

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  18. JaydenLFC87
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Currently have no playing keeper with Martinez this week

    Is Martinez > Meslier worth it for -4 on the hope Leeds have another good defensive day against Chelsea?

    Or is it best to have a non playing on the hope villa get rescheduled next week?

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Keeper for a hit is never worth it.

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    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not worth a hit, only do it if you much prefer Meslier over Martinez (regardless of the blank) as an option long term, I don't personally.

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    3. Piksau
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Keeper for a hit is very dicey...i wouldnt do it.
      another thing to consider is the price rise after you bought Martinez.

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  19. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is getting Antonio now for over Xmas period too risky?

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    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If he plays 90 over the next couple of weeks and looks sharp, worth the punt if money a bit tight

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  20. CLOD
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Hi folks, have we any indication of when the Villa v Newcastle game will be played?

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    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No, which leads me to believe it won't be soon.

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    2. Piksau
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Reports suggested midweek, if everybody else tests negative i think it might happen

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      1. CLOD
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        If it were to be played midweek, could it be included in this game week?

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        1. Piksau
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Yes most probably, since it will be played before the next deadline

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  21. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Rafinha nailed now at Leeds? Not sure who the best mid to get for Leeds is tbh

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    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'd say Raph.
      They payed a lot for him i relative terms and has looked really good. Always takes a while for players to get into Bielsa teams, but once they're in, they're in

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    2. Piksau
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      With the goal i would say he will play this week.

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    3. b91jh
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes but if you feel unsafe, may just go for Klich and enjoy the odd penalty kick.

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  22. as33
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any1 transferring out Sterling? i bought him last week and captain him 🙂

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    1. 1zverGGadeM
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah. For Salah 🙂 The easiest FT this year..

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      1. Piksau
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        no brainer

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  23. ZakyJ
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Newcastle seriously putting a spanner in the works!!!!

    Martinez Forster
    Coufal Robbo Justin Chilwell Mitchell
    Salah Bruno Grealish Son JRod
    Watkins DCL Brewster

    1.7itb 2FT

    1: Robbo & JRod > KDB & Ayling/KWP (Starting Brewster and no GK)
    2: Mitchel & Martinez/Forster > Ayling & McCarthy or something. (starting 11)
    3: Robbo & JRod & Mitchell > KDB & Taylor & Veltman -4 (starting 10)

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  24. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Are people removing Martinez and Grealish for -2?

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    1. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nope. Are you?

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

      Why -2? You could end up with a gk that concedes three and gets 1 point?

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      1. Piksau
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        True

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  25. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Awful selection of captain choices for me this week.

    Who would you captain?

    A. Ziyech
    B. DCL
    C. Son
    D. Kane
    E. Jota
    F. Bruno

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    1. Esalman
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      F

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    2. Piksau
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ratings:
      A 6
      B 3
      C 2
      D 1
      E 5
      F 4

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  26. drughi
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Captain

    A. Vardy
    B. Salah
    C. Bruno

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    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

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    2. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Think I'm going to go with Vardy but also have KdB

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    3. Esalman
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

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    4. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bruno Bruno Brunoooo

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

      Bruno has best stats right now but Salah has fixtures (Fulham next week).

      I'd go Salah

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  27. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Remember when Brewster was a no brainer and FPL gold as a nailed 4.5 (goal every second game track record) forward ... well this week he has a chance to prove it to the community 😉

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    1. Esalman
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I seriously hope so lol

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    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      That’s if Chris Wilder starts him. His strikers have looked TERRIBLY.

      Surely he has to given his record signing a start?

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  28. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Remove who for KdB? Will be a hit.

    A. Son
    B. Grealish

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    1. Esalman
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      A if you have Kane

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    3. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Neither.

      But if you really want A (if you have Kane)

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    4. Piksau
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Agree with the other replies, A only makes sense of you have Kane.
      Having one or both of them is pretty much a requirement.

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  29. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Clyne safely nailed for Palace now?

    Or is there a more nailed 4.5m Palace defender?

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  30. RIDZ
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who has bigger chance to play this gameweek?
    Neco or Phillips?

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