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Dugout Discussion February 14

Bielsa reshuffles in Phillips’ absence as Aubameyang and Odegaard make Arsenal XI

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The third of four Premier League matches to take place on Sunday sees Arsenal play host to Leeds United at the Emirates.

Kick-off in north London is at 16:30 GMT.

The visitors are without influential midfielder Kalvin Phillips (£4.9m) for this encounter, with the England international missing out with a calf injury.

Jamie Shackleton (£4.8m) comes in for Phillips in Marcelo Bielsa’s only change from Gameweek 23.

That alteration prompts a wider tactical reshuffle, however, with the Leeds boss confirming ahead of kick-off that Pascal Struijk (£3.9m) would fill in for Phillips in midfield.

Luke Ayling (£4.4m) will move across to centre-half as a result, with Shackleton deployed at right-back.

The Arsenal team news is no less interesting as captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.3m) returns to the starting XI for the first time since Gameweek 19.

Real Madrid loanee Martin Odegaard (£6.0m) is also promoted to Mikel Arteta’s line-up and makes his first start for the Gunners.

David Luiz (£5.4m) and Bernd Leno (£5.0m) are back after suspension, with Dani Ceballos (£4.7m) replacing the injured Thomas Partey (£4.9m) in midfield.

Mat Ryan (£4.2m), Alexandre Lacazette (£8.3m), Nicolas Pepe (£7.6m) and Rob Holding (£4.6m) all drop to the bench.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Bellerin, Luiz, Gabriel, Cedric, Xhaka, Ceballos, Saka, Smith-Rowe, Odegaard, Aubameyang.

Leeds United XI: Meslier, Ayling, Cooper, Struijk, Alioski, Dallas, Klich, Shackleton, Harrison, Raphinha, Bamford.

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  1. Eh, just one more thing ...
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Shambolic Leeds. Feast or famine sadly.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      More famine to come over the coming months

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

    These Arsenal goals aren't even that bad for anyone's rank since so many have Leeds defenders.

    Encore! Encore!

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    1. MoSalad
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Aubem 0.02% EO haha!

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

        I genuinely nearly brought him in for a -4 and then wildcard this week. Chose to make no transfers. Ah well.

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      2. William.gallant
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Brought him in for soucek 3/4 weeks ago which has still cost me more than I’ve gained this week

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    2. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Need those Dallas -1s before I bring him in next week.

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  3. Coaly
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is Kane essential or would Ings + another upgrade be better?

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    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kane and Ings

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      1. Coaly
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Not helpful

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    2. Marcin the Pole
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      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Think it's essential to have one of Son or Kane. Whether both are necessary I'm not sure - for me it depends on what you lose by bringing Kane in.

      Personally it would mean I forego Ings and would likely have to take a hit, which I'm not overly comfortable with.

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  4. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Could still end 3-3, 4-3, or 3-4. Classical Leeds.

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    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Absolutely 0 chance they score

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      They have been awful going forwards

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  5. WVA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Any news on Digne or Antonio? Need them both to miss out so both will play and score probably

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    1. Hazz
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      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Way more likely to play.

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  6. Scots Gooner
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    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Argh - wish I'd played Coufal over Bamford now.

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    1. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'm still far from convinced in our CS.

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    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Was my plan. Till I got two players flagged.

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  7. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    HT: Arsenal (1.75) 3-0 (0.15) Leeds

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  8. A. PRISE
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    To all of you who said Leeds will beat Arsenal, I would suggest spending your time with another sport. Tennis perhaps?

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    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Water polo is my recommendation.

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      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Not bad!

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    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      OK Mr Hindsight.

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      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I actually have a bet on Arsenal. And Saka in my team.

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        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          You must be a millionaire. In that case with the source ability to predict the future.

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

      Leeds can beat anyone. So can Arsenal.

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

      Thought they’d lose today but still fancied bamford to knick somthing against Luiz and Meslier to rack up some saves...

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      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Bamford may still score. I benched him though

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    5. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2021/02/09/five-time-top-1k-finisher-on-double-gameweek-players-captaincy-and-chip-strategy/?hc_page=7&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_23403707 This you?

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      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        It's me alright. Gundo's run is something you will never see in football again. Arsenal beating Leeds is elementary

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        1. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          credibility gone..that wasn't long.

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          1. A. PRISE
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Ok

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

      Badminton as Mr Mourinho once recommended

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      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        He did? When?

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    7. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You could have waited for second half tbh.

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      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Trust me it will only get worse in second half

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        1. A. PRISE
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          SAY WHAT?

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    8. Lord.
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      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Arsenal have demonstrated that they are capable of losing to anyone.

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      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Say what?

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  9. Weasel Boy
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    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is Gundo ok or still crocked?

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    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Wait and see ; nothing serious

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      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cool

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

    Leeds will burn everyone next week. Absolutely shocking side.

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    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      One bad half and booom

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    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      They do this though. Get whacked one week then whack someone else the following.

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  11. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    7 played, all 7 returned. And now I have Bamford in this game.

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  12. @persecuted_by_mods
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Will enjoy people writing off and potentially getting rid of Leeds players again, no idea why some of you expect them to be prime Barca week in week out

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      1. JONALDINHO
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        People have short minds

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      2. aleksaa2
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Because the players in your team have no right to blank apparently...

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      3. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Don't be silly, nobody is expecting them to be prime barca.

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    • DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Double Leeds owner. Sigh. Meslier particularly annoying as his dreadful performance may lead to him being dropped for double gameweek next week. 3 conceded and 0 saves so far!

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    • DropkickMurphys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Has anyone seen the contact for sure in the second penalty? Couldn’t see clearly but that one didn’t look so convincing either to me.

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      1. DropkickMurphys
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        They didn’t even show all the angles for it. Unlike the first one which was shown from at least 5 different angles.

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

        Yup, he slid through him

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    • JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Any idea how long Phillips is out for?

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    • jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Any news on Gundogan?

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      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Pep news conference before next game

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      2. Vazza
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        In my opinion, he’ll be rested against Everton and play against Arsenal provided his injury isn’t too bad

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    • Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Laca isnt coming on is he?

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

        After Auba gets his hatty, yes will come on.

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        1. Stupendous
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Neeeeeeeeed his 1 pt cameo

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      2. The Ilfordian
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        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hope not. Doesn’t seem like they need extra strikers so would guess not

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      3. Scots Gooner
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        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I think he'll get some time on the pitch

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      4. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        He will

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    • Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Dear Mr Struijk

      I regret to inform you that you have been demoted back to the bench as my star player Robertson deserves a place in the starting XI.

      To be frank, you are not even fit to tie Robertson’s shoe laces.

      Vazza

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    • FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Leeds are missing Kilvin Philips

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      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Kalvin's brother ?

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    • SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      4 goals in his last 2 starts for Auba, wonder if he’ll get back in form

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      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Form is temporary...

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      2. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        With the amount of money sitting idle in the bank, I'd definitely be tempted by him if the fixtures were a bit better.

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

        Maybe He’ll realise Aubmeyang is a stricker.....not a winger.

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    • Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Lookman hatrick would be appreciated later.

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      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        No thankyou.

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    • Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Meslier owners must really hate Martinez

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    • Oooo Matron
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Would you WC this team:

      Martinez
      Mee Cancelo Dallas
      Grealish Fernandes Sterling Salah Son
      Bamford Watkins

      Subs: Button, Dias, Dawson, Brewster

      To this (Bench Boost in 26):

      Martinez/Sanchez
      Dunk Cancelo Dallas Vestergaard Shaw
      Raphina Fernandes Sterling Gundogan Son
      Bamford Kane Ings

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      1. Vazza
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        What’s your exit plan.? You’re going to have too much money on the bench after you BB

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        1. Oooo Matron
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Good question. I'm struggling to work out when I'll be able to use my Bench Boost otherwise. Might be a slow sell of of players like Ings & Sanchez with a view to upgrading defence over the long term.

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          1. Vazza
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            The way I see it is, if you’re going to take multiple hits to strengthen your first XI, the value of you BBing would be diminished

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        2. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          He won't need one. Easy with some FT's to reallocate the cash.

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      2. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Wouldn’t bench boost with two Leeds remove both or one

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    • The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Think I’m doing Antonio > Ings and forgetting Bamford until 29.

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    • wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Do you think it's worth to keep Raphinha for the long term?

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

        ... Everyone was asking who to sell for him 5 mins ago?

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        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          A few were. I wouldn't say everyone.

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        2. Egg noodle
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          True. I'm also reconsidering buying him for a hit now.

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          1. Botman and Robben
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            I would have to get him for a hit too.

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    • TheTruth
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Will Arteta start playing Aubmeyang where he is supposed to be played now please.

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      1. Scots Gooner
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        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Silly it's taken so long for a manager to play him in his strongest position.

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    • Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Will be tough to decide between Bamford and Ings for Cap

      Both teams shocking defensively

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      1. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Bamford with two haulable games, Ings with one.

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      2. Vazza
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Haha!! When Fernandes outscores both in his single game, you’ll have nowhere to hide mate

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        1. Nightcrawler
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Like hes outscoring gundogan this week?

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          1. Vazza
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Form is temporary, class is permanent

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    • Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Bit out of the loop, who is supposedly getting a double in 26? Ta

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      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Majority of teams. We will know before the coming GW deadline.

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        1. Bartowski
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Well that's all I really need to know as mulling BB next week. Thanks

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

        Google Ben Crellin and go to his Twitter

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

      What do you think is best front 3 for next few game weeks?

      Watkins Bamford Kane?

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      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Ings Kane certainly. 3rd depends on fixtures.

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      2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Depends on doubles getting confirmed.

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      3. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Kane Ings Watkins

        We all writing off Vardy and DCL tho

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

        Kane Vardy Ings but unaffordable really

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    • George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Wc sorted. Don’t trust the saints defence. Any suggestions?

      No bb, FH29

      Martinez, Fabri
      Alioksi, stones, cancelo, targett, dunne
      Salah, son, Bruno, grealish, Gundo
      Kane, Ings, bamford

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      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Maddison over Son and upgrade defense?

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

        Gundo injured

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