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Dugout Discussion August 23

Antonio the most-owned player on show for West Ham v Leicester

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Fantasy Premier League’s (FPL) second-most popular forward, Michail Antonio (£7.6m), starts as West Ham United take on Leicester City in the first Monday night football fixture of the new season.

There are no real shocks in either line-up, with both sides unchanged from Gameweek 1.

At West Ham, Vladimir Coufal (£5.0m) and Aaron Cresswell (£5.5m) both start in defence, with Jarrod Bowen (£6.5m), Said Benrahma (£6.1m) and Pablo Fornals (£6.0m) lining up behind Antonio in David Moyes’ 4-2-3-1 formation.

Arthur Masuaku (£4.5m) remains out with a knee problem.

As for Leicester, Harvey Barnes (£7.0m) – owned by 11.3% of FPL managers – starts for the visitors, alongside James Maddison (£6.9m), Jamie Vardy (£10.5m) and £4.0m defender Daniel Amartey.

Ryan Bertrand (£4.9m) is still unavailable due to the positive test that also caused him to miss last week’s match with Wolverhampton Wanderers, while new signing Jannik Vestergaard (£5.0m) has picked up an injury in training and is not included in the squad.

Kick-off at the London Stadium is at 20:00 BST.

Be sure to join Scout regulars Gianni Buttice and Seb Wassell for our Matchday Live watch along, as they cover all the FPL action from West Ham v Leicester, live at 19.45 BST:

MATCHDAY LIVE WATCH ALONG

GAMEWEEK 2 LINE-UPS

West Ham XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Dawson, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Rice, Soucek, Bowen, Benrahma, Fornals, Antonio

Subs: Areola, Baptiste, Fredericks, Diop, Johnson, Coventry, Noble, Lanzini, Yarmolenko

Leicester XI: Schmeichel, Pereira, Amartey, Soyuncu, Thomas, Ndidi, Tielemans, Perez, Maddison, Barnes, Vardy

Subs: Ward, Castagne, Choudhury, Soumaré, Dewsbury-Hall, Praet, Albrighton, Daka, Iheanacho

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM GAMEWEEK 2

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  1. Invincibles
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Barnes, Cresswell, Toney > benrahma, reg, DCL?

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    1. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

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    2. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      This will end in pain

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      1. Invincibles
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Just Barnes > Ben? Like Everton’s fixtures and don’t want Toney currently.

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    3. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Nah

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      1. Invincibles
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Any of those moves?

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        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Toney to DCL is obviously a big upgrade, but Barnes has Norwich next and Cresswell is a great pick so

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          1. Invincibles
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            Cresswell not on corners though.

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        2. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Also prefer Harrison or Sarr to Benrahma for nailedness

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          1. Invincibles
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            Think Ben is nailed.

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  2. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Best 4.5 defender

    A. Ayling
    B. Spurs defender
    C. Coady
    D. Someone else

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  3. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    People selling Barnes before Norwich will only have 1 outcome

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    1. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      They won't have 3 points?

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      1. BirdyRob
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Nice

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    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Delight

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    3. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Happiness

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    4. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      With Perez banned, Rodgers may play 2 at top and then no room for rusty Barnes.

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    5. puhd
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      What makes you think he won’t blank again

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    6. Ibralicious
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Relief

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    7. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I think I'll keep him for the Norwich game and if he blanks or doesn't start then he's out for Mason Mount.

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    8. rupopo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I sold him for Torres last week. It's okay so far.

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  4. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Is everyone scrapping the Salah - > Son move mooted most the weekend?

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    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Son injury concerns + Liverpool putting their foot down wanting to keep Salah from going to Egypt

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      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah Liverpool blocking the Brazilian trio too. Good on them.

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  5. Threat Level Midnight
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Is it time to remove Ferran Torres? He looked very good last match and has started both. Pep seems to be very fond of him as well.

    Thoughts?

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    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Think I’d keep if I had him

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    2. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      all the ingredients of a Pep benching lol

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    3. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Keeping until City buys Kane.

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    4. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Get rid

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  6. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Dion Dublin on celebrity masterchef bbc1 if any Barnes owners have had enough

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    1. puhd
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Love this

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    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Love Island final though... 😛

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    3. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Moments like this where I wish we could post gifs on here

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  7. puhd
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    How’s Barnes looking?

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    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Who? Haven't seen his name mentioned on here

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      1. puhd
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I know- sorry

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      2. jackruet
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Overall Leicester looks poor. Soyuncu, amartey sideway passing at back, suddenly some stupid long pass and they lose the ball

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    2. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Not good.

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    3. Zalk
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I think he had the ball at one point, not sure.

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  8. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    I seem to have gone and got drunk by mistake.

    Are you the farmer?

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  9. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Some people on Reddit are hilarious.

    21 minutes ago.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasypl/comments/pa76jj

    (Ignoring the fact Perez is rubbish regardless.)

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  10. Haa-lala-land
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    C'mon Leicester, dig deep!

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  11. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    I'm a 4 point hit away from Bruno, Salah, Lukaku if son is out injured. Almost hoping son stays a slight doubt to justify it(uncertainty during conference is enough for me even if he starts haha) since it'll be Digne, Son and Toney out for Duffy, Benrahma, Lukaku and I really fancy those 3 and solves some problem areas in one go lol

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  12. 1LHerne
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Cresswell not on any corners

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    1. twisterteo
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Who's taking them?

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      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Bowen, he took a wide in-swinging free too.

        Cresswell took one but it was from deep left handside.

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    2. mixology
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Surprising. If Zouma comes to WH and starts alongside Dawson, they’re going to a real force from set pieces with Soucek in the mix as well. Great assist potential that Matt be split up unfortunately

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

        *may* be split*

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  13. twisterteo
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    A. Fornals
    B. Harrison
    C. Sarr
    B. Mbuemo

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    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B or C

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    2. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      C

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

      A or C

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    4. Rankbajin
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I've got Harrison and he's on my ditch list. Seems to be in no man's land
      I'd either go up to Raphina or down to Dallas if you must have a Leeds midfielder.

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  14. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    A) Mahrez (ARS h)
    B) Pogba (SOU a)

    If I don't lose Mahrez this week, I'll do it next... worth risking him for one more GW?

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    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I’m giving it a go

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    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez could do well against Arsenal if he starts but will he start? I'm not confident.

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      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        that's the dilema

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    3. BobbyV
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Pogba is away to Wolves

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      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Ah yes of course. thanks. Would you bring him in over Mahrez. Can't decide

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        1. BobbyV
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          It’s a tricky fixture for Utd. I wouldn’t. Unless this is long term of course

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  15. Marvin Moon
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Is anyone here moving mountains to get Lukaku in?

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    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I need to move Shaw Tsimi Barnes Toney first!

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Me. Maybe. Depends on son. Considering I can keep salah and bruno.. Get rid of digne and Toney and get benrahma and lukaku in means I almost feel compelled to do it. If son is fit il delay thr move for a bit though

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I'm half expecting me to get lukaku in only to see kane move to city which would make me want to upgrade him .. So getting him in for a hit vs Liverpool in that case may not be ideal

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

      Digne, Mahrez & Toney out. Happy enough

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    4. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Nope

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    5. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      No, why would you ?

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    6. Studini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Dropped my WC to pick him up, and caught the price rises on a bunch of players. First time I've felt good playing an early chip.

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  16. Podge
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Fornals owner must be chuffed.

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  17. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    OMG Barnes (not subbed yet).

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    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Fell for it 🙁

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    2. The Legend Squad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      This is my current WC draft. Not sure if I’m going to pull the trigger, but it feels good!

      Raya
      TAA R.James Livramento
      Salah Greenwood Grealish Benrahma
      Lukaku DCL Ings

      Gunnarsson Duffy Amartey Bissouma

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      1. Podge
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Nice if James gets the games

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      2. Threat Level Midnight
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        basically the best team from this past GW. LOL

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        1. The Legend Squad
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Lol. That’s what WC drafts are about!!!

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          1. Rainer
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            No.

            Pick the best team for future weeks.

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            1. The Legend Squad
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 8 months ago

              Sorry the above was tongue in cheek

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          2. @persecuted_by_mods
              2 years, 8 months ago

              Are they though

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            • Threat Level Midnight
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 8 months ago

              Do you, But I think this would be a horrible decision

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              1. The Legend Squad
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 8 months ago

                Appreciate the honesty! Fun to play around with the idea thouh

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

            Sorry, can u predict the future?

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            1. Threat Level Midnight
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 8 months ago

              Clearly you don't know how the game works. Lol

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

                All of these picks have shown that they can be solid season keepers, and either have good fixtures or are on form. If that's not the basis on how to pick a WC team then idk what is

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

            Im not mad on some of his selections but by week 3 last year people were saying the same but despite that the best performers by then were also close to being the highest scorers

            Martinez
            Justin Robertson
            Salah Son James Grealish Zaha
            Kane Bamford DCL Vardy

            Most of those went on to be season keepers

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        2. WVA
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Not good enough to pull the trigger

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

          Scary looking bench and missing Bruno (and possibly Son) but other than that looks good!

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        4. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Depends how many changes? Is this to fit in lukaku mainly?

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          1. The Legend Squad
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            It’s from:

            Sanchez
            TAA Shaw Tsimikas
            Salah Bruno Barnes Gundo Benramha
            Ings Antonio

            Steele Livra Veltman Scarlett

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            1. Pat Bonner
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 8 months ago

              No way I’d wc that team. You’re doing it for 1 player

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              1. The Legend Squad
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 8 months ago

                I guess I’m doing it to be an early mover on Lukaku, and to shepherd in DCL, Greenwood and Grealish who I see to be season keepers.

                But I’m thinking you’re right. Lukaku GW7 with FTs is probably the way to go

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        5. mezza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Vardy over Lukaku for 1 week?

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        6. FPL Brains
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Honestly mate, don't like it.

          What's the point in keeping Ings? One more GW, he's over delivering compared to the amount of chances being created.

          You're one move away from having 2 defenders starting and that's if Tuchel doesn't rotate. Duffy, Amartey and Livramento aren't going to be first teasers for the season.

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          1. The Legend Squad
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            Good feedback, taken on board 🙂

            Thanks!

            Thinking that Ings is Antonio, and Amartey becomes a 4.5 to give more solid defence.

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            1. FPL Brains
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 8 months ago

              Definitely a better way around it.

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      3. Zalk
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Coufal is the top defender in WH if you count BPS (5). That's how much Leicester has threatened.

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        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Ogbonna wearing an invisible top?

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          1. Zalk
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            *Transfer done

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

        WC draft

        Sanchez / Steele

        TAA / Dias / James / Liv / Duffy
        Salah / Greenwood / Raph / Benrahma / 4.5
        Ings / DCL / Vardy

        1.3 itb
        Ings + Vardy -> Rom + DCL week after

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        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Would just get lukaku and dcl now

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          1. WVA
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            This

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        2. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          You want to take a hit the week after using a WC?
          Just get Lukaku now and if you really want a Leicester player get Periera then change him to James.

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

            You're right, would probably just go DCL from the start

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        3. Threat Level Midnight
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Terrible

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          1. Scholes Out For Summer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            lol

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

            In a bit of a mood tonight are we?

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      5. tiger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Ant denied

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      6. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Great save

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      7. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Antonio is finished.

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        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          New Traore?

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      8. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Nearly man strikes again

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      9. Duke Silver ☑
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Quality defending there from Leicester 😆

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        1. Duke Silver ☑
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Fornals given the freedom of London there.

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      10. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        That was hilarious. Leicester just allowed that cross to happen so easily. Just watching him and waiting and doing nothing.

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      11. WVA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        A West Ham clean sheet here is the worst possible outcome

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        1. Podge
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Hmm

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        2. TheTinman
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Not for us non Antonio owners

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      12. TheTinman
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Vestegard on for Amartey yet?

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        1. mezza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          He’s not in the squad

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          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              2 years, 8 months ago

              Well can they replace Amartey with an inanimate carbon rod or something, it might do a better job

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              1. TheTinman
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 8 months ago

                At least my bad humour isn't wasted on everybody

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          2. Andy_Social
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            Smarty Amartey's in the baps.

            Not any more 🙁

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        2. Bielsa's Bucket
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Pen?

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          1. Bielsa's Bucket
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            Ahh booo

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          2. TheTinman
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            Pencil

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

          Ant + Benny COMBO!!!

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