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Tips and advice from the Fantasy Premier League world number two

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In our latest Fantasy Premier League (FPL) video of the November international break, Az chats to the current world number two Oscar – aka FPL Focal – about his triumphant season to date.

Oscar can be found profiling some of the greatest FPL managers of all time over on his YouTube channel but is in with a shout of achieving something special himself in 2021/22, sitting just three points behind Daniel Masson-Abraham in first place.

Oscar discusses his spectacularly successful decision to Bench Boost in Gameweek 11, the result of which catapulted him from 323rd to a podium place.

Luck versus skill is debated as Oscar talks us through his season history, while thoughts on his Gameweek 12 set-up and future plans – including what to do with the misfiring Ivan Toney (£6.7m) – are also discussed.

You can watch the interview via the embedded video below or over on our YouTube channel.

Az <p>One half of the FPL BlackBox YouTube series with Mark Sutherns.</p><p>Former Membership Strategy Manager for FFS&nbsp;</p> Follow them on Twitter

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  1. Legohair
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Im doing just one FT this week,which one?

    A. Sanchez to Foster(i own ramsdale)
    B. Rudiger to James(I own Chilwell)

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    1. BIG TONES
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Both moves are sideways imo, but probably B

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    2. Dexters Laboratory
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

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    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Rudiger to Cancelo,

      Will give you TAA, Cancelo & Chilwell

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      1. Legohair
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cant do it,0.5 too short

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        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          roll the FT and do it next week 😉

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          1. Legohair
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            What about rudiger to walker?

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

        This

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    4. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Neither.

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  2. Dexters Laboratory
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    A) Gallagher
    B) Toney

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    1. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

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  3. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James Chilwell
    Salah Foden Raphinha Mbeumo
    Jimenez Antonio

    Foster Vardy Livramento Brownhill

    2 FT, 0.0 itb

    1. Vardy + Brownhill >> Son + FWD fodder [4.8 budget] (Davis)
    2. Brownhill Vardy >> Jota Wilson
    3. Something else ??

    Thanks

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    1. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Tricky one. 2 gives better squad but will be a benching headache.

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

        Definitely!! Fear going without Son or Kane but equally Jota could be good

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        1. Ayzay112728
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I don’t think Jota is going to get the big hauls. He was wasteful in those early fixtures. Son has the bigger ceiling imo

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

          Yeah but you’ve got cover with Salah but no cover for the Spurs run

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

            Very true… so you think
            Option1?

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

              I’m a bit hesitant on going for a non playing FWD fodder, come the festive season you’re going to need your bench, whereas Brownhill as fodder plays. Might have to get rid of Mbuemo or Raph

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

                I don’t think I can lose Raph

                Mbeumo is an option though, I’ll take a look

                I’d still have a pretty strong bench though even with Davis

                Livramento is a great bench option then it would be between Mbeumo and Jimenez occupying the other spot each week assuming no problems elsewhere in the team

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

                  I have Raph too but I’m actually considering getting rid. His last goal was lucky and the fixtures aren’t actually that great. If Bamford was back I’d be more inclined to keep him but I might get rid

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  4. antis0cial
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Early thoughts, plan was to get Son in for fixtures, thoughts?

    A) Bring in Son for Havertz, -4
    B) Havertz to Jota for free
    C) Save
    D) Other - if so what?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo Chilwell James
    Salah Havertz Foden
    Antonio Jimenez Toney

    Foster Livramento Raph Benrahma

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

      Probably B given the hit for Son

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    2. Ayzay112728
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      What’s your extra transfer needed for Havertz to son?

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      1. antis0cial
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Benrahma to Bissouma probably. Otherwise Toney to fodder or Jime to 6 fwd.

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

          I’d get rid off Benrahma anyway he’s had his time and you have Antonio to cover WHU

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  5. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is steele brightons no2

    Is any one going with playin with 10 men

    Son or kane for hit

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

      Yes Potter did confirm that Steele would start

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    2. AD2110
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Son

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  6. Ayzay112728
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    2 FT and 1.7m ITB

    Sanchez
    TAA, Rudiger, Livra, Reguilon
    Salah, Havertz, Raphina, ESR
    Vardy, Antonio

    Bench - Steele, ASM, Semedo ,Allan,

    Should I go:

    A) Havertz, Vardy, Semedo —> Son, Wilson, Cancelo (-4)

    B) Havertz, ASM —> Son, Hwang

    C) Havertz, Semedo —> Jota, Cancelo

    D) Havertz, Semedo —> Foden, Cancelo.

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

      B

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  7. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What to do.with this mess

    Sanchez (steele)
    Taa cancelo livramento chilwell (coady)
    Salah sarr havertz (saka sarr)
    Antonio vardy toney

    1ft

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    1. Ayzay112728
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Need to get Havertz out, how much in the bank?

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      1. Hazardous1983
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        0.7m

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        1. Ayzay112728
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I’d do Havertz for Foden/Jota then

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    2. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Double sarr is an issue you are right

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      1. Hazardous1983
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Lol was meant to say sissoko

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      2. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Ouch.

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    3. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Havertz -> Foden

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  8. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Rudiger to James worth a -4? Needs to be done tonight otherwise priced out

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    1. Ayzay112728
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not for a -4

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

      Overwhelming yes and I own both. James is essential. A creative beast!

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  9. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    A. Gallagher
    B. ESR

    Y. Rudiger
    Z. James -4

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    1. zon
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      AY

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    2. C0YS
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Definitely AZ. Actually just made those very transfers ahead of next GW for -4, taking Rudi out for James; as long as you have a decent bench, you’ll be better off.

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

      Not James for a hit . His best fixtures are behind him. He could easily concede in the next few

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      1. C0YS
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Agreed on conceding, but that would mean Rudiger is definitely the wrong transfer to make. James is the one with potential attacking returns

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  10. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    How long is Bobby out for?

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

      Lemme shoot him a text. I'll get back to u

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    2. BIG TONES
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      At least a month I think?

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  11. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I sometimes wonder why do we spend so much time on fpl, while we could be learning something that actually can earn you money and is not that entirely different, like poker or investing. Bummer

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    1. European Bob
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I does all 3

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    2. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Because we love football.

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    3. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Less stress investing or playing high stakes poker.

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    4. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I really wanted to learn to poker properly last year, but I just couldn't hack staring at a screen for the amount of hours it takes to get good. I reckon if you haven't got hours upon hours to dedicate each week though, you can probably earn as much from FPL as you could from poker given the same moderate time investment.

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      1. UnitednationsXI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Earn from fpl?

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  12. abaalan
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    1.0 it, 2 ft.
    Time to get rid of Grealish?
    Keep or best option from zaha, cornet, Gallagher, Jota, esr etc?

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    1. C0YS
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Gallagher or ESR

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  13. C0YS
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who is the best bench enabler to have for 5.4 or under?
    A) Dennis
    B) Doucoure
    C) Other mid/forward

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    1. Bleh
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Possibly Dennis or McArthur. Doucoure has a slight injury and I wouldn’t go near Everton players at the moment anyway.

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      1. C0YS
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks. Already have McArthur and Livramento as benchers, need 1 more enabler who can get more than 2 points…been planning to get Dennis, but noticed Doucoure may be a more reliable outlet for points during the upcoming fixture congestion than Dennis once he’s fit again. Both at a great price

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    2. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Broja?

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      1. C0YS
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Inconsistent minutes so far…reckon he’ll play?

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  14. George James
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best move?

    A) Havertz >> Son

    B) Antonio + Havertz >> Kane + Gallagher -4

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    1. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

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  15. C0YS
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Tough one, but I’d go with A. Ronaldo may be the premium forward to get vs Kane anyway

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  16. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I think people are a bit overestimating James fpl-wise. He's a great option, for sure, but he won't be scoring a goal every game, he'll still get benched from time to time, especially in more difficult games. Think his stats will revert a bit too (but even if so, they're still great). That said, I will probably be getting him, just not sure he's worth a hit.

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    1. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah he’s been great but I expect Azpi to come back in for some of the tougher games. Could end up being frustrating

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    2. Bleh
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah I’m not sold on him either. When he does play though, he is hard to watch as a non-owner.

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    3. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      He is phenomenal and if he misses 2/3 but nails the one appearance it doesn’t matter

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    4. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      It’s more his price/value for me.
      Im pretty confident he will outscore every Chelsea attacker this season and for under 6mil, that’s pretty good

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

      Fecker ends up getting 20 points whenever he does play 😆 I'm not going without anymore

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

      Always posts really good numbers when he gets minutes.

      Whilst he's the main RWB starter, I'm happy to take that risk.

      When his minutes become less certain then I can look at selling.

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  17. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsdale (foster)
    Taa james livra cancelo (duffy)
    Salah foden gallagher (esr raphinha)
    Kane antonio hwang

    Any changes ??

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  18. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Need to get rid of one of my premium defenders next week, out of this lot.. I’m assuming Rudiger is the best one to shift?

    Cancelo, Rudiger, TAA & Chilwell.

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    1. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

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    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I think Rudiger will prove to be a season keeper

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

      I’d definitely shift one of the Chelsea boys so between Rudi and Chily for me.

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  19. Bleh
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Just did Gray > Gallagher. Anything worth a hit here or GTG? 0.5 ITB.

    Steele
    TAA, Cancelo, Chilwell, Livramento
    Salah, Son, Jota, Gallagher
    Vardy, Antonio

    (Sanchez*, Dennis, Duffy, Allan)

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

      Great team

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      1. Bleh
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers, didn’t do so well the last two weeks so hopefully can regain a few back.

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  20. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Have Havertz + Vardy and 2FT. Best move(s)?

    A) Jota, Kane +1.3m ITB
    B) Son, Vardy + 1FT
    C) Havertz, Kane +0.7 ITB +1FT

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    1. Bleh
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Just Havertz > Son if possible, keep Vards for after Chelsea.

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    2. Salalalalah
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Similar dilemma but with 1 FT.
      A looks good and my plan over 2 weeks
      Mind helping below?

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  21. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Havertz to Gallagher or give him one more game if fit?

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    1. Salalalalah
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      If Lukaku is still out, Havertz can play one more. Else, make the transfer

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  22. Salalalalah
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Should I do -
    a) Havertz > Son. Allow Vardy for next 3 weeks that can be Lukaku or Ronaldo (more work for that)
    b) Vardy > Kane. Kane will allow to do Ronaldo in few weeks and Havertz can be Jota next week
    c) Duffy > Cancelo . Means keeping Havertz longer and no spurs

    Team
    Guaita Foster
    TAA James White Duffy Livra
    Salah Havertz Foden ESR Bissouma
    Vardy Antonio Toney

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    1. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy to Wilson Havertz to Son?

      Or Havertz to Jota, Kane to Vardy? Not sure of your funds

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  23. MadeinIreland
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsdale or Foster this week in goals?

    Also if you had a choice of either...

    1 - Raphina to Jota for free

    Or

    2. Raphina to someone cheap and Vardy to Kane for a -4

    Which one would you do?

    Thanks...

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    1. Salalalalah
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Will just do Jota move for free. Could get Gallagher or ESR for Kane move. Kane is good for not for a hit, can wait another week

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      1. MadeinIreland
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks - already got in Gallagher but could get ESR for Raphina and Kane the following week as you suggest.

        Team is...

        Ramsdale, foster
        Liveromento, Chilwell, James, TAA, Cancelo
        Mbeumo, Gallagher, Salah, Foden, Raphina
        Vardy, Antonio, Hwang

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    2. yeahbuddy
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ramsdale

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  24. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    How would you get TAA in this team?

    Sanchez
    Rudiger James Cancelo
    Salah Son Gallagher Foden
    Antonio Vardy Toney

    Steele - Livramento Sissoko Johnson

    0.0 ITB

    Thanks!

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    1. Bob B
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy down, Chelsea boy up

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    2. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Toney to Broja.
      Rudi to Trent.

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      1. Fitzy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        That's forcing him into playing 4-4-2 every week. In that case, downgrade Vardy and upgrade Johnson to TAA.

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        1. Boberella
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          But that would also be a 4 at the back every week.
          I’d rather keep Vardy and Toney is off the boil. Broja will get more mins now he’s fit again

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          1. Fitzy.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah, but with 4 defenders you'd be happy to play every week. Livramento isn't at that level imo...

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

            And without having checked prices and options, by downgrading Vardy, he may have enough to get someone better than Broja and be more flexible with the formation?

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  25. martyhan
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Have 2fts and 0.7 itb. Not sure what to do. Thinking mbeumo and vardy to son and toney? Thoughts?Team is

    Ramsdale Foster
    Dias, cancelo, taa, chilwell, livramento
    Salah, foden, raphina, brownhill, mbeumo
    Antonio, vardy, Armstrong

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

      Wilson over Toney possible?

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

        No unfortunately I can't afford him.

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  26. Bob B
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Steele (Sanchez)
    TAA Cancelo Reguilon (Livramento Duffy)
    Salah Son Raphinha Benhramha* (Brownhill)
    Kane Toney Hwang

    WC available hence the triple Spurs punt, exact money for Benrahma to Jota (-4)?

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    1. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'd play Benny and avoid the hit.

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  27. MadeinIreland
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is it more important to get Kane into your team or Jota?

    I have a feeling spurs could be a flop despite the fixtures but I do favour Kane rather than Son purely so the route to Ronaldo or Lukaku is easier. Getting Son would be too disruptive to me so I’m going to gamble on missing him.

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    1. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Kane needs the easy fixture imo. Son not so much. Think I’ll bring Kane in 1st and wait on Son as I wouldn’t mind having him when fixtures turn anyway. Spurs are the floppiest team in PL history though.

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    2. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Don't like either. Kane at a push for those fixtures, new manager and potential explosiveness.

      Jota love is inexplicable. Feels like another FFS band wagon.

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  28. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Guaita
    Chilwell James Cancelo
    Mbeumo Salah Raphinha Havertz
    Kane Toney Antonio

    Foster Dias Livra Brownhill
    2ft. 0m itb.

    a) Havertz to Jota
    b) Toney to Wilson
    c) MBeumo to Cornet
    d) another option

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    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

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    2. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

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  29. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Play one of:

    A) Livramento
    B) Reguillon
    C) Raphina

    Thank you

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    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

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      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

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  30. BERGKOP
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Tough. Probably A

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      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Reply for Milkman

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    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Thank you

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