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Pro Pundits October 20

Brentford, £4.0m defenders and Leicester: The FPL surprises of 2021/22 so far

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I’ve been a bit slack with my Pro Pundit articles this year, but after seeing Neale, Tom and Marc pick up the “Best in Editorial” accolade at the Fantasy Content Awards, I’m keen to ride on their coattails.

With that said, I’ll be back to doing my regular pieces on here, looking at some of the key issues and deliberations facing Fantasy managers, and major talking points.

Before that though, with eight Gameweeks now behind our belts, I want to do a bit of a stock check for what started out as quite a predictable season but quickly flipped on its head as only Fantasy Premier League (FPL) can, with some surprise options and teams emerging.

Brentford

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Every year, we seem to get at least one promoted team that everyone falls in love with. This year, it is unquestionably Brentford, who have lit up the Premier League with some slick, attacking performances. Priced up at 5/4 to get relegated before the start of the season, these odds have been pushed up to 10/1 after a strong start in which they sit in ninth place with 12 points – that’s more than the likes of Leicester City, Arsenal and Aston Villa have got.

What’s been so impressive about Brentford however is their performances both in attack and defence. Their expected goals conceded (xGC) this season is up there with the best in the division (with only Manchester City’s freakishly imperious backline substantially better than them). The Bees have only conceded more than one goal on one occasion so far this season, and even that was against arguably the Premier League’s best attack right now.

David Raya (£4.6m) is looking a solid pick between the sticks with good fixtures to come, and Ethan Pinnock (£4.6m) and Pontus Jansson (£4.7m) already chipping in with five attacking returns between them.

But Brentford’s success isn’t solely based on good defensive numbers; they are more than holding their own against more established Premier League teams in attacking terms, too. An expected goals (xG) tally from open play of 7.71 puts them eighth, with Ivan Toney (£6.4m) and Bryan Mbeumo (£5.5m) offering cut-price options for our FPL teams. In case you missed it, Mbeumo has hit the woodwork six times already this season! With Burnley, Norwich and Newcastle on the horizon, however, many will be turning to the Frenchman, hoping that his luck will change – and that we don’t have another Adama Traore (£6.0m) on our hands…

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

    Varane back in training..so should start against pools.

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    1. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      United desperately need him. Would worry about rushing him back though vs. Pool a la Maguire against Leicester

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

      Think a back 4 of Thuram, Moore, Baresi, Maldini would struggle under OGS.

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

    Brentford Leicester bit of a tough one to call what’s your prediction ?

    I’m going to say 2-2

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    1. tibollom
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      yea reckon a draw, maybe 1-1

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    2. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      1-1

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

      2-1 Brentford

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    4. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      2-1

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    5. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Toughest part is Rodgers seems to have seen the light and realised he needs to play Iheanacho to get the best out of his team, so they could well go on one of those long runs of good form they tend to have at some point in most seasons and that could be now. Brentford will be a lot more organised than MU were so it'll be tighter but should be a decent game

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  3. tibollom
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    tough choices to make, got 2 FT (0.1 ITB) and WC intact.. thinking of:

    Shaw + Ronaldo to

    a. Dias/Cancello + Vardy
    b. Dias/Cancello + Kaku

    Sanchez Foster
    TAA SHaw Marcal Livra Rudiger
    Salah raph benhrama saka brownhill
    antonio ings ronaldo

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  4. hustler7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Reading the comments about Nacho in the article, he has got 70 & 76 mins in the last two and performed well. Is he more nailed now? Or still too risky?

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    1. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Good chance that he keeps starting till he is performing, certainly won't say he is nailed on

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    2. Gross Blank Point
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rogers said a few weeks back that Nacho is only a striker, he won't really play him in any other position apart from through the middle.
      That's my only worry, he'll not play sometimes for tactical reasons.
      I'm still thinking of swapping Vardy for him soon though, hopefully same return for less bucks

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      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        But last match he deployed a 352 with Vardy and Nach up top. Let's see if he persists with that.

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        1. Gross Blank Point
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          That's what I'm waiting on. If Rodgers was talking c**p then I'll be all over that transfer

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  5. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Edouard looks to have nailed a place down now. I think I may DCL > Edouard (-4).

    Worse thing that can happen is he blanks but with managerless Newcastle may work out. Even if they appoint a new manager to take over for GW9, it is a massive task ahead.

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    1. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Any DCL news? Would definitely keep if fit. Otherwise wouldn't get a bench risk Palace player for a hit

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    2. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Nah, the worst thing that can happen is he may get a YC, miss a pen(or two), score an OG(or two), then get red carded for head butting the ref.

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      1. Amartey Partey
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        and a meteor crashes into Selhurst Park.

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    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Interesting thought on Edouard. But Zaha was out last game and if he comes back Edo might be back on the bench.

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      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Edouard is starting matches with Zaha in the lineup.

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      2. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Was probably the man of the match against Arsenal and offers more than Benteke in all aspects - especially in movement and the press.

        There is nothing at all to suggest that he'd lose his spot. Really nothing. Vieira was quite clear that he'd need time to acclimatise and that accounts for the sub appearance at Liverpool.

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        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I said might. But yeah I guess he looks an interesting option.

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          1. pingissimus
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            The danger is possibly this - that he moves wide right into the Ayew spot. And it's also likely that Tekkers will get consistent minutes - Vieira rates him. Those minutes could be the best minutes as Palace are currently running teams into the ground first half and striking late.

            So not without danger.

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            1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              I think Olise might be a bigger threat to Ayew than Benteke/Edouard, he's been the one to replace him in both of the last two games. Biggest headache will be when Eze comes back and he's trying to fit in Zaha, Eze, Edouard, Olise, Gallagher and Benteke/Ayew

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              1. pingissimus
                • 5 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Agreed. Olise is the natural replacement but Vieira has been a little Roy like so far in keeping faith with the regulars. Ayew does a team job so he may yet keep that spot a while as a starter - which will be very unpopular with fans!

                Eze is the puzzle. When he comes in the game plan changes dramatically. Palace are currently overrunning decent teams in midfield via the Macca Gallagher axis as two 8s. Pop Eze in there and the situation looks different - the press weakens. He could possibly be played in attack and not midfield. All very wait and see.

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        2. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Do you have Edouard?

          I am ready to make the move and perhaps be ahead of the curve.

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          1. pingissimus
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Yep

            Was top of my preseason watchlist as interesting budget striker - the one who might just get 15. In FPL I hoped he would end up at Brighton but new look Palace are possibly a good destination too. Chances few and far between right now but the team is improving and fixtures have been all top 10 plus Brighton and Brentford.

            Think Toney could be equally good but instinctively prefer the differential option. Nothing in fixtures if you're looking longer term - both Palace and Brentford will be top of ticker for a couple of months. Only difference Palace have City early and Brentford have them late.

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            1. FOO FIGHTER
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Thanks for the input. I will however hold for Benitez presser but also do not want to lose value on DCL dropping and he bound to go down this week.

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              1. AC/DC AFC
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                You're losing transfers and points with DCL in last week and out this week though.

                Far more important than 0.1m.

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      3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I'd say Bentekkers will drop out when Zaha is back

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  6. Tcheco
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Priority move?

    A. Ronaldo to Vardy

    B. Saka to Mbeumo

    C. Save & do Ronaldo Digne to Vardy TAA for free next week

    D. All 3 moves for -4

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    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

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    2. JBG
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Out of those, A.

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    3. Kloppage Time
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B, will be my move as well

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    4. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      a

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    5. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Thank you 🙂

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    6. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

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  7. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anything worth a hit here? 3.7 itb
    Foster
    White Cancelo Azpi
    Salah Sarr Saka Raph
    Lukaku (c) Antonio Toney

    Sanchez Brownhill Shaw Williams

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  8. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Hhhmmm, just noticed that Palace are out of the Mickey mouse cup, no extra fixtures until the FA Cup so getting someone in like Edoaurd is tickling my fancy.

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    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Might go for him if Antonio or Hwang fail to do anything next GWs.

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    2. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Put out by Watford 🙁

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  9. Budgies
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Had a few bad weeks of late, but hoping to get some decent pts. How's this looking?

    Sa
    Azpilicueta, Chillwell, Cancelo
    Salah, Benrahma, Tielemans, Gray
    Jiminez, Antonio, Lukaku

    (Gunn, Semedo, Livramento, Pogba)

    Already used up my FT this week swapping in Chilwell for Rudiger. Pogba next week.

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

      chilwell -> rudiger? strange move

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

        sorry. rudiger -> chilwell?

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      2. Budgies
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I swapped out Rudiger for Chilwell - as stated above.

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

          yeah, thats what i meant sorry. what was the reasoning there?

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          1. Budgies
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Just sense that if Chilwell starts playing like last 2 GW he will pick up more as he has more attacking threat.

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

              the move makes sense but i feel like there were better ways for you to use your ft, that's all i was thinking

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              1. Amartey Partey
                • 4 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                I actually think it’s a great move. If Chilwell starts he should keep a CS and probably the most attacking threat in that whole Chelsea side right now.

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

    was going to transfer ESR > Mbeumo next week but I am now thinking to get it over and done with this week? You reckon I would be rushing and missing out on 2 transfer hits next week?

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    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'd save.

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  11. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thinking really aggresive here.

    Matip DCL(if out long term) > Chilwell Edouard (-8).

    Palace fixtures are plum and I have a solid bench to cover Chilwell.

    Following week I remove Doucoure for free.

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

      no way. the upside isn't worth the -8

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      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        DCL a lovely 0 pointer and waste of cash on my bench at this point. Palace at home could very well thump Newcastle.

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  12. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sooooooon
    I packed his UECL Road to knockout card.. Worth a 1m

    Have to celebrate here, feel ages since last fpl success.

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  13. Tic Tacs
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I don't own Lukaku so am going with Salah for the captaincy, but is it too risky going without the Chelsea striker this week?

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

      don't bother

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    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Tuchel saying Lukaku is mentally tired and also mentioned a formation change so every chance he could end up on the bench.

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

      Don't think it is too risky considering his form and Chelseas toothless attack in general last few GWs.

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    4. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      You would expect them to bang in a handful of goals over the next 3..who is likely to be most involved is up in the air

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    5. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Or lukaku is benched against malmo, become mentally fresh, starts against norwich and scores hattrick

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      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I can easily spoil that by transferring Lukaku in

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

      I will contrast what others have said and believe it is actually pretty risky. He could pop off finally. Norwich tend to do that for other teams.

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  14. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Really kind of stuck of what transfers to make if any?

    Sanchez
    TAA James Tierney
    Salah Raphinha Jota Benrahma
    Lukaku Jimenez Antonio

    Steele Livramento Allan Andrew Omobam

    1.6 ITB 1FT

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    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'd save

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  15. Tic Tacs
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Cool, just me being paranoid then!

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    1. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ok

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    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Or schizophrenic.

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    3. Tic Tacs
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Or just stupid

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    4. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Do you ever feel like you're being watched?

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  16. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Coady to chilwell for free?

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    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I would. As long as Alonso starts tonight..

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  17. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on Jimenez I have been thinking of transferring for Toney. (bottomed from previous page)

    Good idea?

    Thanks

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    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe wait a week? Wolves have Leeds next

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    2. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not for me

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  18. Mozumbus
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who will score more in GW9:
    A. Bruno (current)
    B. Son
    C. De Bryune
    D. Vardy
    E. Lukaku

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

      vardy

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      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

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    2. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Surely E if Chelsea play anyway half decent

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  19. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anything worth a hit here?

    Sanchez
    Alonso, Tierney, Duffy, Livra, Marcal
    Salah, Mahrez, Saka, Gallagher, (Docoure)
    Lukaku (c) Antonio, Jimenez

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    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Anyone??

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      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Depends on pressers

          Saka could be out, Mahrez could be rotated as could marcal, doucoure injured Alonso rotation hell even Duffy may drop out soon and Lukaku could be rested

          I'd say get rid of the injured players for starters asap or you could be burnt putting out only 9-10 players if all get rotated at the same time

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      2. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        A hit? Hmmm … Doucoure injured long term … so eye him … wait for Saka news on his possible injury.

        Not sure about a hit … but if Saka out this game week … might be worth Mbeumo in for Doucoure….. just because Mahrez is a rotation risk …

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        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Judgement call ofc, but I'm looking at your team and between the injury risks and rotation risks a day of reckoning is coming soon, id start with doucoure out too as he'll be injured for a while

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            1. BrockLanders
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Cheers

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      3. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I don't think Saka will make it for this week. Tight turnaround with the Friday kickoff.

        What's the best combo?

        Ronaldo + Saka (-4) for:

        A) Kane + Mbeumo
        B) Vardy + Foden
        C) KdB + Toney

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        1. BrockLanders
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          A

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        2. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          B actually looks really good.

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        3. Snooze ya lose
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          B

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      4. RedJive79
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Keep James for this GW and risk it or ditch? Have Livra first sub, home to Burnley.

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        1. BrockLanders
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Risk it

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        2. DangerFC
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah keep him. Livra a good first sub. If James plays I fancy him to get a goal or assist with a CS

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      5. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Bruno + Antonio > Mbeumo + Vardy
        Using 2 FTs
        Remaining funds will be utilized next week to bring in TAA/Son

        Yes/No?
        Thanks

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        1. BrockLanders
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yes. Looks good

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      6. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Bench 1:

        A) Mbuemo
        B) Wood
        C) White
        D) Benrahma

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        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          White. Low ceiling.

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        2. Eh, just one more thing ...
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          White

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

          White- can't see him keeping cs

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      7. aleksios
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        2 ft here, 0.2 itb.Any ideas?

        --Sanchez
        --TAA--Rudi--Cancelo
        --Salah--Gallagher--Raphinia--Gray --Antonio--Jimmy--Luk.

        --Steer--Livra--Sarr--Semedo.
        a) Steer to Foster.
        b) Semedo to Tierney
        c) Sarr and Semedo to SmithRow and Chilwell.

        Thanks guys.

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      8. Erez Avni
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        What’s the right order here:

        A. Sar (EVE away)
        B. Liv (Bur home)
        C. White (Villa home

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        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Same as yours

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        2. DangerFC
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          B,a,c

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      9. Pariße
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Half of this page has been calling Jiménez Jiminez for years. Is this the Mandela effect or collective dyslexia?

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        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Only one Jiminez on this page.

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          1. Holmes
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            now 2

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            1. Philosopher's Stones
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              3 actually, counting yours as well 😀

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        2. Eh, just one more thing ...
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Lazy typing … of which I am guilty …. So much so I usually just call him Jimi. I might start calling him Jim from now on.

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          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Jime

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              1. Pariße
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                I like that.

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            • Philosopher's Stones
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Might just call him JimBeam while you're at it 😀

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              1. Eh, just one more thing ...
                • 12 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                R-Jay?

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                1. Eh, just one more thing ...
                  • 12 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  No …. RJ.

                  The striker formally known as …

                  Maybe JimJam …. I think I like JimJam.

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        3. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          How about this.

          Doucoure DCL > Mount Edouard (-8)

          Or is Mount a no go zone?

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          1. DangerFC
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Not convinced on mount yet with rotation. -8 is a big hit aswell for someone who might not play. Wait to see who plays this evening.

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            1. FOO FIGHTER
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Mount if he does start, could very well destroy Norwich defence.

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              1. jackruet
                • 2 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Mount Isn't a destroyer. Werner Lukaku have that potential.

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                1. FOO FIGHTER
                  • 4 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Can't afford Werner or Lukaku and not interested in Lukaku. Got rid of him after 3 blanks. Werner is a blankmaster aswell.

                  Mount's problem is fitness. Guess it all depends what role Tuchel will be giving him as he has not had a chance to hit some form.

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              2. @persecuted_by_mods
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  What defense has he ever destroyed in fpl terms? He basically plays like lingard with pressing passing and movement but without the good attacking returns

                  Age is on his side though, but fpl wise he needs to do more

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                  1. BIGREDDOG
                    • 6 Years
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    That's not a good parallel at all. Lingard wouldn't score 35 goals or whatever Werner did. He has it in him. He also has assists in him. He's also been very unlucky. Keep in mind I don't think that about Traore. That guy properly can't produce final balls or finish.

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                    1. @persecuted_by_mods
                        2 years, 6 months ago

                        I was talking about mount not Werner

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                    2. BIGREDDOG
                      • 6 Years
                      2 years, 6 months ago

                      Oh sorry bro I misread hahaha

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                      1. @persecuted_by_mods
                          2 years, 6 months ago

                          No probs lol

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                      2. BIGREDDOG
                        • 6 Years
                        2 years, 6 months ago

                        I don't rate Mount as an FPL prospect at all. Werner I do.

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

                Start one
                A, esr
                B, hwang
                C, Antonio

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                1. jackruet
                  • 2 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  C

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              4. BIGREDDOG
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                If Lukaku starts UCL then I'm locked in for Werner.

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                1. Andy_Social
                  • 11 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  And if Werner gets 90 minutes?

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                  1. BIGREDDOG
                    • 6 Years
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    Then I have a choice to make. Depends on Lukaku minutes also.

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              5. Drexl Spivey
                • 5 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Wishing Steve Bruce the best for the years ahead. Whether he's Top 10 pedigree or not may yet be answered.

                Curious though, whether the people knocking Newcastle's fans right now would welcome him with open arms at their club?

                Arteta, Rodgers, Dyche out > Brucey in?

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                1. Andy_Social
                  • 11 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  No, not any PL club. He's good for bog-standard Championship.

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                  1. BIGREDDOG
                    • 6 Years
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    Agree

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                  2. @persecuted_by_mods
                      2 years, 6 months ago

                      This, how he keeps getting chance after chance is mind boggling. His excuse is well I usually manage teams that are relegation favourites, but other managers have done really well in that situation, and don't usually get 20 bites of the cherry either!

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                  3. @persecuted_by_mods
                      2 years, 6 months ago

                      Man he really does have some Ole level PR, wonder if it stems from all his mates in the media always backing him too

                      Likeable man sure but arsenal Leicester quality management? No way, dyche is clear too

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                      1. Drexl Spivey
                        • 5 Years
                        2 years, 6 months ago

                        They're coming hell for leather at us this morning for some reason, but we've literally only set the ball rolling for a top salary manager. I really don't get the hatred. Brucey was always an, ' I'll see what I can do', manager, and paid well for it. Nothing more.

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