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West Ham boosted by Rice return for Blank Gameweek 36 trip to Brighton

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West Ham welcome Declan Rice (£4.7m) back into the matchday squad as they take on Brighton in Blank Gameweek 36.

The central midfielder has missed each of the Hammers’ last six Premier League matches, a period in which they have failed to register a single clean sheet.

David Moyes’ men have conceded 10 goals across that period and will be hoping to take advantage of Brighton’s key absentees tonight, Lewis Dunk (£4.8m) and Neal Maupay (£5.9m) both missing through suspension.

It looks like a back-four for West Ham at the Amex Stadium featuring Aaron Cresswell (£5.6m) and Vladimir Coufal (£4.8m) either side of Angelo Ogbonna (£4.7m) and Craig Dawson (£4.5m).

Further up the field, Michail Antonio (£6.5m) makes his third successive start since returning from injury, supported by Jesse Lingard (£6.6m), Pablo Fornals (£5.8m) and Jarrod Bowen (£5.9m) in attacking midfield.

Dan Burn (£4.2m), Adam Webster (£4.3m) and Ben White (£4.5m) comprise Brighton’s back-three without Dunk tonight while Leandro Trossard (£5.6m) and Alireza Jahanbakhsh (£5.4m) support Danny Welbeck (£5.5m) in attack.

Blank Gameweek 36 Line-ups

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: R Sánchez; Burn, Webster, White; Alzate, Moder, Bissouma, Groß; Trossard, Welbeck, Jahanbakhsh

West Ham United XI: Fabianski; Cresswell, Ogbonna, Dawson, Coufal; Rice, Soucek; Lingard, Fornals, Bowen; Antonio.

Blank Gameweek 36 so far…

Danny Ings (£8.4m) followed in Patrick Bamford‘s (£6.5m) footsteps as Southampton beat Fulham 3-1 on Saturday afternoon.

He came off 57 minutes into the encounter having avoided any involvement for his 7.3% ownership.

His replacement Nathan Tella (£4.3m) stole the Fantasy show with his goal and assist as well as a pair of bonus points.

The FPL midfielder has traditionally operated as a centre-forward when on the pitch for Southampton and, if he can earn some more minutes between now and the end of the season, could be a shrewd differential with Leeds (away) and West Ham (away) Saints’ last two opponents.

Che Adams (£5.7m) has shown decent short-term form too, adding his ninth goal of the campaign against Fulham and claiming maximum bonus.

Over his last two matches, he has two goals, one assist, five bonus and a total of 20 points (10 per game).

Bonus points:

  • 3 – Che Adams
  • 2 – Nathan Tella
  • 1 – James Ward-Prowse
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  1. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Just goes to show that the relationship with club owners can be healthy and doesn’t have to be toxic. Well done Leicester

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    1. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      The relationship works b/c their not dodgy scum unlike many others. So the real issue is to only allow fit and proper owners

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        *they’re.
        But it doesn’t work like that. If I want to buy something, I simply pay for it.

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    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Nicely said.

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    3. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I’ll cheers to that.

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    4. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      As a United fan, watching the Leicester owner celebrate on the pitch gave me goosebumps

      Glazers eat your heart out

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah it was lovely. Bring a little tear, especially after the tragedy.

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  2. el polako
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Tuchel punished for not playing Mendy against Arsenal.

    Fantasy football karma is not something to mess with.

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    1. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Hope Pep understands this

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  3. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Very happy to leicester.. What a club, Great team.
    Have to love Hamza and foffana.
    Congrats leicester fans.

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  4. DRIZ ✅
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Chances of Chelsea losing UCL final and finishing out of Top4?

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      high
      they are on bad mood, scared and dont know what to do with the line up

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      1. Utopsis
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Wtf are you on about

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        1. Nightcrawler
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          2 big defeats and no goals scored

          Ucl final will be tougher than city side they played a week ago

          If they dont beat lei on tuesday i dint see chelsea finishing top 4

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          1. Bushwhacker
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Liverpool will take care of it.

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          2. Utopsis
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            This makes more sense. Not sure why we would be scared, and what does "don't know what to do with the lineup" even mean?

            We've got 3 finals coming up, let's see how we go

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    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      50/50

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  5. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Preparing myself to be punished by Antonio tonight.

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    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I'm an owner, preparing myself to be looking away from tv in fear every time he sprints.

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      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        No he braces tonight.

        I can feel it.

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    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Naughty boy. Xx

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  6. Amey
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Beautiful Club
    Beautiful achievement
    Happy for Leicester City Club & Fans & Players.
    And yes, LOL at Chelsea 😆

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    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      All of them wonderful human beings.

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      1. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Lol

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    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah it’s a great day for football. They are so well run.

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    3. Utopsis
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Good luck in the Europa final

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  7. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Guys just saw the goal.... why was it allowed? Didnt it strike the hand before the pass to Tele?

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    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Leg first than hand. No intended movement towards ball either with hand.

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      1. SteJ
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        This

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      2. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Ok i thought the rule was any part of hand at any point like the wilson disallowed goal vs Pool

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        1. el polako
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Wilson decision was wrong all togheter, if anything it was penalty for Newcastle as he was being pushed.

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          1. Nightcrawler
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Yeah i agree

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      3. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Current rule, which is daft and being changed, is that accidental handball like this from a player in the build up is still handball and the goal should have been chalked off. But until July 1st that's the law. VAR should have been used, and if applied correctly, no goal.

        Not that I care and I'm glad someone outside of the 'Big 6' has won the cup for the first time in a few years, but them's the facts.

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        1. Nightcrawler
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Thats what i thought the rule was too. Wanted lei to win but chelsea unlucky given the tight rules applied to their goal but not the Leicester one

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          1. Pasqualinho
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            The Wilson-type one will still be handball. The goalscorer cannot touch the ball with their hand/arm at all, even accidentally - but from Jul 1st anybody in the build up can. as long as it's deemed not deliberate.

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    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      As of 19/20 you are allowed to pass with your arm as long as it hits somewhere legal first.

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      1. BRFC1883
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Don’t be silly

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    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I’ve seen loads of foot to arm not given this season.

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  8. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Antonio haul incoming...

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    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      100%

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    2. OLD Rafiki
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Inevitable

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

      As a non-owner, this scares me - ML in the balance here.

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    4. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Don't think so

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    5. A. PRISE
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Either that or a first half injury

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    6. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      0% chance as he’s in my team

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  9. OLD Rafiki
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    No veltman 🙁

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    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      He was ruled out.

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  10. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    moyes more lies about cresswell, blokes right up there with smith #lies

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  11. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Brighton 0 - West Ham 3

    Antonio 18,43 amd 63rd minute

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    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      This

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    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Only in Lingard assists all three.

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    3. Jindaljain
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Give brighton 1 goal pls

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  12. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Leicester are so well run and do great things with money and transfers.
    Almost get relegated and then win the league. Sell Mahrez and replace. Sell Kante, Drinkwater, Chilwell. Bring in the likes of Tielmans and Iheanacho et al. Almost in the Champions League and won the FA CUP. Just incredible and I’m so happy for them.

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    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I remember when Arsenal did that for a decade and were praised that same way by everyone......

      Yeah..

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Ok.

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        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Leicester are awesome tho, I agree,

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      2. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        This is true. If arsenal didnt have so many fans they would have got a lot praise. Personally think arsenal would have even won the league in 2016 if they'd got the same luck with penalties as Leicester did that season

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        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          The season we should have won the league when that Welbeck goal went in..... sigh

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          1. Nightcrawler
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Really shd have. I think it was immediately after that match arsenal played utd at OT and we had a nothing team. Then faced Swansea after that at home

            Those were the worst two arsenal performances i have ever seen and that includes this season. Lost both

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            1. Qaiss
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 11 months ago

              Took 6 points off leicester that season too. Prime ozil and Sánchez as well. Such a shame.

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    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      As a neutral I'm really impressed with what they have achieved.
      And VAR offisde or not - with that Tielemans wonder shot and Schmeichel heroics they really deserved to win

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah it was lovely.

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

      Fantastic scenes to see, Leicesters recruitment has been class.

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        They really know what they’re doing. If only Southampton could raise their game as their recruitment, along with Liverpool has been excellent.

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    4. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks Rupert - very much appreciated. I really didn't think that we'd ever win the FA Cup (let alone the Premier league) in my lifetime so tonight I'm a very happy old bunny.

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        My pleasure. It’s always a good thing, but for this to happen against a proposed ESL Club is quite poignant and the irony, I hope, isn’t lost on anyone.

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      2. Iwantmorepointsthanks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Congratulations 🙂

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    5. Utopsis
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yep wonderful club

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Nice you’re saying this. Very humble. I respect that.

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        1. Utopsis
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          It's the truth. Was delighted for them when they won the league. Today was much more bitter than sweet, but can't think of another club I'd rather lose to.

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          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Claps

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          2. Old Man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Cheers man - very generous.

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            1. Utopsis
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 11 months ago

              No worries. Also just read your bio =^D

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  13. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Blankety blank please Lingard

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    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Cmon been 3 weeks now, us owners deserve somethin

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      1. Sandy Ravage
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I've only had him for the last 3 weeks so I feel I deserve something

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        1. Pompel
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          In my 7th season of playing FPL, I'm sorry to say it's not the way this game works. Be prepared for another slap in the face when Antonio hauls, Lingard nowhere to be seen

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  14. GoonerSteve
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    I could really use a Coufal haul

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    1. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      same here plus lingard but its unlikely

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  15. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Its a very satisfying GW when a lot of "pro pundit" picks dont deliver

    Mini League has a lot of Big Man bakar's friends that just follow his advice blindly. Foden and Mahrez already let them down hopefully Antonio is nexttt

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    1. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      What / who determines what is a "pro-pundit" anyway?
      Is it similar to that basically anyone can call themselves "influencer" or "model" these days?

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Yes

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        1. Iwantmorepointsthanks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          hahaha.

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  16. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Rice is back, West Ham won't be conceding 3 goals today then!

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  17. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Coufal CS doesn't look likely

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    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Apologies

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  18. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Brighton all over WHU

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  19. Drexl Spivey
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Where's GW37 on the fixture ticker?

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  20. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Will Bruno play vs Fulham?

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I’m sure he will.

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    2. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Shd do. Rested vs WOlves probably

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

      In front of own fans, so I'd guess he plays at least 70. Rested or very limited minutes in GW38 for sure

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      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Good point.

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    4. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Highest captained player for GW37

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      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Think I'll go for Salah...

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      2. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I fear not having Bruno, but wonæt bring him back. Captaincy between Kane, Salah, Greenwood or Antonio for me

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  21. Bushwhacker
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Is it time for Lindgard/Antonio fail?

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    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yea,Lingz has been piss the last three gameweeks

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      1. The Train Driver
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        He had these purple patches with United as well, few and far apart.

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  22. KEN YA DIG IT
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Antonio blank confirmed then .I have seen this script before.

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  23. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Roman is "finding Timo" Useless!

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  24. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Do smth Antonio!

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    1. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      1 goal vs Brighton in the 15 games he's played against them. Due?

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  25. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    West ham poor tonight.

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    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Tonight?

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  26. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Nice touch from Google. Type Leicester FC into Google and get a surprise.

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    1. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      What would you get if you type in chelsea fc...

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      1. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Nothing

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    2. BeaversWithAttitude
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Didn't know the final was today! Well done, Foxes! x

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      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Thank you!! 😀

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  27. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    I firmly believe that Brighton would have fought for a Europa spot if they had a decent striker.

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    1. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Or replaced ryan earlier in the season

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      1. The Train Driver
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        True, another factor as well. But lack of a clinical striker has cost them more.

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  28. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Lingard and Antonio come on!

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  29. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Is it me or did Lingard looked much more threatening when I didnt own him weeks ago.
    Lot of dropping in deep or drifting very wide.
    I think I broke him 4 gws ago...

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      You and me both.

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  30. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Regretting owning antonio and lingard now. West Ham attacking threat non existent

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    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Problem is got on the Lingard wagon too late and now the goals have dried up he not worth a hit to remove.

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    2. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah their form really tanked

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