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Chip Strategy February 24

Which chips are FPL managers using for Double Gameweek 26?

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Disparity reigns supreme as Fantasy Premier League managers decide which chip to use for Double Gameweek 26.

Ahead of the bumper round of fixtures, no chip has appeared an overwhelming favourite, according to our latest poll.

We asked Fantasy Football Scout users which chip they were planning for Double Gameweek 26 and received some intriguing results.

It is not tremendously surprising to see the Bench Boost as the most popular chip.

14 teams have two fixtures in Double Gameweek 26. As a result, the pool of viable players for a Bench Boost arguably increases for this round, while the ceiling for points from cheaper options is also higher than usual.

Such thinking has led to 29.3% of Fantasy Football Scout voters declaring for the Bench Boost ahead of Double Gameweek 26.

However, there was not a majority share of the votes for this option, a gap of just 2.8 percentage points between Bench Boosters and Triple Captainers.

27.0% of our voters are looking to hand the enhanced armband to their skipper in Double Gameweek 26.

As things stand, Harry Kane (£11.1m) still leads our latest captain poll with Bruno Fernandes (£11.6m), Ilkay Gundogan (£6.1m), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.6m) and Kevin De Bruyne (£11.8m) the top-five there.

It is also interesting to note that nearly as many Fantasy Football Scout readers are preparing to use no chip as use the Triple Captain.

26.3% of our voters chose this option, a statistic that should take on great significance in a week where chips are very much the talk of the town.

Meanwhile, the Wildcard has received less attention than its so-called colleagues so far.

As is often the case, we saw more managers use it in the week before the big Double Gameweek, lining up to prepare for a maximised Bench Boost.

As a result, 14.8% of Fantasy Football Scout voters are pulling the trigger on a new squad ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

Finally, the Free Hit is the real differential chip for Double Gameweek 26, especially after a large number of managers deployed this chip in Blank Gameweek 18.

According to our recent poll, only 2.6% of voters are considering the Free Hit chip for Double Gameweek 26.

You can still vote in the poll below.

The Complete Guide to FPL Double Gameweek 26
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  1. Aster
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    What are the chances of Shaw starting both games?

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

      80%

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

      Worried about Telles

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      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Telles will play Europa league hopefully

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

      High, Telles to be used in dead rubber second leg for EL.

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    4. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Good chance I reckon

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

    Best mid up to 6.8 on a WC apart from Gundo and Barnes. Currently looking at Lookman as he also plays in gw29, but is there any better option?

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    1. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Mount could be a nice option longer term. He's one that's going under the radar.

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

      Raphinha?

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  3. Viper
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which looks stronger to start?

    A. Robertson (shu, CHE) & Raphinha (AVL)

    B. Targett (lee, shu) & Barnes (ARS, bur) -8

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

      A

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    2. T88MYE
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

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  4. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Hey guys,

    Robbo, Raph & Antonio > Kane, Barnes & Holgate for a -4 hit? Yay or nay?
    I would rather sell Soucek and keep Raph but not enough funds. 

    Martinez
    Cancelo - Stones - Robbo
    Salah - Bruno - Gundo - Raph
    DCL - Bamford - Antonio

    Pope - Dallas - Soucek - Coufal

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

      Have you got BB left?

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      1. Jet5605
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        No only WC and TC

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

          Yes especially if you are considering (K)ane

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

    Chances of Mitchell playing at all?

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    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Well he started in a winning team so it'd hsrshyto drop him. I reckon he gets at least 1 game

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

        Thanks didn't even realise he played last game

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        1. Viper
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          That should have read 'hard to' drop him 😆

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  6. It's his Job.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    How is this team looking? TC Kane. Cheers folks.

    Martinez
    Stones Shaw Cancelo
    Son Salah Barnes Gundogan Fernandes
    Kane Watkins

    Leno-Konsa-Bamford-Dallas

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

      Perfect really

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

      I would only have DCL for Watkins

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

      DCl over Watkins but you’re good mate.

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      1. It's his Job.
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Keeping Watkins for upcoming DGW again and GW29. Many Thanks for the advise and good luck folks. Stay safe!

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  7. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Play one of:-
    1)Dallas
    2) Antonio
    3)dallas-->shaw/Antonio to Watkins for -4

    If I play Dallas it would mean starting 3 leeds players....

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  8. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Do I need to use my WC if I can do Robbo, Raph & Antonio > Kane, Barnes & Holgate for a -4? 
    I would rather sell Soucek and keep Raph but not enough funds. 

    Martinez
    Cancelo - Stones - Robbo
    Salah - Bruno - Gundo - Raph
    DCL - Bamford - Antonio

    Pope - Dallas - Soucek - Coufal

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

      I'd say there's no need to WC in your case

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      1. Jet5605
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. What do you think about my three transfers? Is Holgate the best 4.9 or less defender. Coleman is also an option I guess

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

          Both are good options. Could also keep an eye on GW29 and go with El Mo.

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  9. More Cowbell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    The weird thing about BB this week is thany many will have Dallas, Raph and Bamford who they can't get rid of because of BGW29.

    The question for me is whether an all Leeds bench vs AVL is good enough for the boost. Big gamble with all eggs in one basket.

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

      Not for those with FH. But yeah, I still have Dallas and Bam in my BB. Still can't see a better time to BB as I have 6 games on bench.

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      1. More Cowbell
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        You can't use FH and BB in the same GW

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

          Nope. buut you can get rid of Leeds if you FH 29.

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    2. Shatner's Bassoon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      only saving grace of keeping Ayling on GW9 wildcard and this whole time is that now i can finally ditch him guilt free and BB.

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

      Was a fail in GW19 - obviously could work but I'd rather take a base 4 points x 4 on my BB bench.

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

      I have to play all 3 in my starting 11 due to injuries elsewhere. I think it's fine to boost them with a decent DGW keeper. I'd expect 20 points.

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    5. Russell
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      This is my issue - have 3 Leeds and all chips. Really unsure what to do.

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

    Pick one to bench: Dallas, Raph, Bamford

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

      Dallas.

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

      Dallas

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  11. Russell
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Hi All - I've missed the several gameweeks and just come back to my team with all chips intact.

    What is the best plan? I have 3 Leeds and Antonio and Grealish. Is it best to do Antonio and Grealish to DCL and Barnes and BB my three Leeds players?

    Or should I save BB and TC Fernands or Sterling?

    More hits for DGW players? Will there be another big DGW when I can WC and then bench boost? Sorry for all the questions just a bit confused as to best tactic!

    Thanks in advance

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    1. More Cowbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Difficult without seeing your full squad

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

        Sorry -

        Martinez and Mendy

        Two city defenders, Mee, Dallas, Dier

        Fernandez, Rash, Sterling, Grealish. Raphina

        Bamford, Antonio, Watkins

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    2. T88MYE
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I assume you have 2FT and ££ ITB?

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

        £1m in the bank and yes 2 FT.

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        1. T88MYE
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          So for a -4 it might be in a position to BB. Can you..

          Antonio, Grealish, Dallas > DCL, Barnes, Digne?

          That should give you 13 DGW and Raphina & Bamford?

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          1. T88MYE
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Don’t get me wrong - there’s a few players that have tough game weeks, or I wouldn’t particularly pick (Mendy, Dier, Rash) but they all play DGWs so the opportunities are there.

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

              Is it worth WC?

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              1. T88MYE
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 2 months ago

                It’s close, but I think it doesn’t quite need a WC when 2FT or -4 can get it to a good place.

                -4 & BB if you have 13DGW and 2 Leeds, or just 2 FT and TC

                I’d probably start these;

                Martinez
                City, City, Dier
                Bruno, Rash, Sterling,
                Watkins

                Try and get a combo of these;

                Son, DCL, Kane, Digne, Barnes, Periera

                Keep 2 Leeds for future GWs

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

                  Thanks so much, good to have a clear idea from someone else.

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            2. Russell
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              When would be a better time to BB if not now? FH will be for teh BGW coming up, all others are up in the air

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          2. Russell
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            No but i could get Keane - essentially Dallas +4 vs Keane ( or any other defender)

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  12. bored by december
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Ings to:
    A: Kane
    B: DCL

    (-4) Coufal to:
    A: White
    B: Veltman
    C: Konsa
    D: stretch the budget to Targett
    E: If DCL then obviously more cash to go to Digne

    Thoughts?

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  13. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    thinking of holding my TC as the gy i'm chasing will captain him and is 40 points ahead so won't allow much in road.

    Do we think there will be any further double aside from the ones announced + likely Eve & Villa one?

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  14. T88MYE
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If you could bring in any GK for the DGW who would it be?

    Who would be your set a and forget GK for the season?

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

      Martinez

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  15. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which one sounds best?

    1. Martin Grealish Antonio to Lloris Barnes Kane -8 and BB: Lloris Dallas Raph Bamford

    2. Grealish Antonio to Barnes Kane -4, play Raph or Bamford and maybe use TC

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  16. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Current team for next GW:

    Martinez*
    Cancelo* Stones* Lowton*
    Bruno* Salah* Gundogan* Son*
    DCL* Bamford Ings

    subs: Steer Raphinha Dallas Coufal

    Ings + Raphinha > Kane + max 5.0 mid for -4? and TC Kane?

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  17. Azathoth
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    To (bring in) Kane,or not to Kane?

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  18. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Salah(TC) feels very under the radar

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    1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      The Sheffield fixture could cause serious damage

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  19. umerlfc
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    WC Team, going slightly different with Vardy + Mane instead of Salah + Son. 0 ITB

    Martinez
    Cancelo Stones Shaw
    Mane Bruno Barnes Gundo
    Kane Vardy DCL

    Fabri Raphinha Dallas Veltman

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

      Very lethal attack. Not a fan of Mane right now but this team could be gold.

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

        Yeah it's just that I won't be capping Salah in any of the next 5 GWs at least
        So Mane just needs to match him or he's an easy downgrade to Son as well

        Bruno, Gundo, Double City Def, Kane are already the shields, need to play the swords now

        Leicester's fixtures after the double are great as well amd Vardy has potential to explode in those

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

    Have just Son and will not bring in Kane. Too much pain to bring him in. Hope I don't get punished too much.

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  21. thepancakeman123
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Who would you start this week out of Bamford and Raphinha?

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    1. Max City
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      probably Raph

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

      Raph. Returns pretty much every week

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    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Raphinha for me, he's in excellent form and will be up against a RB that has played very few mins this season

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  22. Max City
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which 2 of these lads would you have as additions to Bruno, Salah and triple MCI for DGW 26, 27, and 28?
    (BGW 29 doesn't matter)

    A) Kane
    B) DCL
    C) Vardy
    D) Son
    E) Barnes
    F) Digne

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    1. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      DCL and Kane I think.

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

    Areola

    Lowton Cancelo Stones

    Barnes Bruno Salah Gundogan

    Watkins Bamford Kane

    Bench: McCarthy Dallas Raphinha Coufal

    A) TC Kane
    B) BB

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    1. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'd go with TC and also play Dallas over Lowton regardless of the DGW.

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  24. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Best option?

    A. Dias
    B. Stones
    C. Non City defender. Who?

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

      A

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    2. marcos11
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

    Bit of a Dilemma after last night

    Doing Ings > Kane for free

    BUT Would u do any of the following? Would be -4 each

    Dallas OUT for a def under 5.6

    Raphina OUT for a mid under 6

    Bamford OUT for a striker under 7

    DO HAVE FH FOR 29

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  26. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Richarlison. Hear me out. Coming into form (he's clearly a confidence player), best possible fixtures, pens when Siggy isn't playing.

    I'm basically either getting Richarlison for free or getting Kane for a hit. I have both Son and DCL so it's a double up either way. Suppose GW29 is a consideration for Kane too. Hmm.

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

      Rich for differential, Kane for safety. Depends on your situation

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  27. footballcandy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    POPE
    CANCELO - DIAS - RUDIGER - Dallas
    SALAH - GUNDO - FERNANDES
    KANE - DCL - Bam

    AREOLA - H. REED - Raph - Cresswell

    -4 to get this team. BB.
    Should I settle down and just be happy with this?
    (Wave WC/FH left).

    (H. Reed is random nailed fodder from months back. Expect 4p from him).

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  28. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Who to get rid of for a DGW player:
    a) Raph to Barnes
    b) Dallas to Digne

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    1. Jet5605
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Tough one. Anyone else you can lose?

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

      A

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  29. Ninja Škrtel
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Can anyone tell me how do i find the captain poll on the mobile site?

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

      Click on 3 dots in top right corner

      Scroll down

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      1. Ninja Škrtel
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        cheers

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  30. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    2 FT to burn. Which option looks best:

    A - Soucek & Antonio > Barnes & Vardy
    B - Raphinha & Antonio > Barnes & Kane

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

      B, spread the risk. (Depends if you have Son or other Leicester already)

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