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Podcast December 3

Scoutcast: Manchester clubs on the FPL radar ahead of Gameweek 15

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Joe, Seb and a different Andy help Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers prepare for Gameweek 15.

In this latest episode, usual host Andy North is otherwise engaged, so another Andy, FPL Sonaldo, has kindly stepped off the substitutes bench to fill in.

Manchester City and United players are firmly on the Scoutcast’s radar ahead of a fantastic festive run of fixtures. Pep Guardiola’s troops face Watford, Wolves, Leeds and Newcastle over their next four and the Red Devils take on Crystal Palace, Norwich, Brentford and Brighton.

But while the fixtures are sublime there are question marks over these two teams’ key assets.

Just how will Manchester United’s team set up under the leadership of the godfather of pressing football, Ralf Rangnick?

Meanwhile, rotation and injury worries make it tricky to second guess the Manchester City line-up, particularly among their midfield assets such as Phil Foden (£8.1m) and Ilkay Gundogan (£7.3m).

Our Scoutcast trio discuss these issues and more as they prepare to jettison their Tottenham players, discuss whose fixtures begin to turn soon and look for alternative FPL options.

Mid-price midfielders are also on their Christmas shopping list. Which differential players in this price bracket will excel into the New Year? And which template options will falter?

This show was recorded on December 2 just before the final two matches of Gameweek 14. Cristiano Ronaldo‘s (£12.3m) brace against the Gunners and another blank for Spurs’ Harry Kane (£12.3m) look likely to cement their views on future transfer moves.

Elsewhere, there are fixtures to frisk, captain plans to discuss and an update on the Scoutcast’s community team, during this packed teatime look ahead to Gameweek 15. Next week’s episode will be back to its usual slot, Tuesday at 8pm.

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  1. Bobby_Baggio
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Evening all. G2G or take a -4 somewhere? Gallagher > ESR? 0m ITB.

    Sanchez
    TAA - James - Rudiger
    Son - Raphinha - Salah - Gallagher - BSilva
    Vardy - Dennis

    (Steele) - Livra - Hwang - Johnson

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    1. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      G2G

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  2. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Transfer King or Dennis in?

    Thank you!

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

      Im going King if i had to. Dennis for sure going to AFCON and King's got pens

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      1. Forgetmeknot
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I think these two points just edge it for me too

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    2. Rassi
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Dennis hoing to AFCON is far from sure.

      Still, I would pick King.

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      1. Rassi
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        *going

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

        Osimhen is injured. His eye came out his socket....

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    3. Bobby_Baggio
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Actually think both will end in similar points. I like dennis but only just

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

      Everyone is saying King, but it's Dennis that is in form and banging! Buy him for the festive season, he's a bargain. Ignore the AFCON for now, that's most likely 6GW away.

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      1. SINGH
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        ndiyo bwana

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    5. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      If you still have WC then deff Dennis

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

        this actually

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    6. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm a big King fan. Got him in before his hattrick. He was just looking so sharp and so dangerous.

      Quality player, in great shape, great data, passes the eye test, on pens, no AFCON.

      Dennis a good option too, but if I could only had one it'd be King.

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

        I think passes the eye test is key. He looks as involved as Dennis. The only reason people are going for Dennis is his goals, which isnt a reliable indicator to how much he will score in the future

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    7. beerhockeyrock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Went Dennis, to save a bit. I like King better, but Dennis form right now.

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

    Made the decision to transfer out Mbeumo + Antonio instead of Toney or Kane. 0.1m short of Watkins + ESR is pain, but eyeing Gundo as he's back in contention

    5.9 mid + Watkins
    Maddison + Benteke/King
    Zaha + King
    Gundo + King
    Foden + 5.2 fwd

    Any other combination of differentials that are piquing people's interests? Currently eyeing these

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  4. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    So,is Ronaldo injured?

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  5. Forgetmeknot
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Any consensus on which Man City mid is best to get?

    Silva looks great but tempted if Foden is back. Grealish & Gundo presumably not worth a punt even though cheap?

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    1. jackx13
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Gundo for me personally.

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    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      BSilva is in the form of this life

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      1. Forgetmeknot
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        His goal on Wednesday was so good

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    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Kevin will be ripping the guts out of the template sooner rather than later.

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

    James or Reguillon for next 5-6 games? ( Already have Alonso and Son)

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    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      James_All day.

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    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      James

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    3. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm stuck on this dilemma also. I'm more scared of not owning James

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  7. tissae
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    G2G?

    Ramsdale
    TAA James Cancelo
    Salah Jota Son Raphinha Gallagher
    Toney Antonio

    Foster Livramento Duffy Gelhardt

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    1. tissae
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Duffy -> Reguilon perhaps? Would leave me with 0.2m ITB.

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  8. sacana12
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TTA / Cancelo / Rudiger / Livramento
    Salah / Jota / Mbeumo / Raphinha / ESR
    Vardy

    B: Foster / Veltman / Antonio / Dobbin

    2FT

    Considering Antonio --> Jesus . Any concerns?
    Gonna roll one FT to probably bring so Man Unt player near future.

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    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Decent move. Think I prefer Watkins personally.

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      1. sacana12
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        May do it in GW 17 for Vardy and release funds to bring Bruno in to the team at same time

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

          Leicester the fixture to target for attackers

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  9. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I'm playing a 451 this week and I must say it's very pleasing on the eye

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    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      5 4 1 here. Looks even better

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    2. JariL
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I still have my WC left. Seriously considering Antonio-Dennis-4.4m and investing heavily in midfield and defense.

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  10. Traction Engine Foot
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Which one to play?

    A Antonio
    B Dennis
    C Livramento

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    1. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm going C

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

      Risk B... He's scored big via United, Leicester and Chelsea in the last 3 (form/no-fear)

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  11. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this plan?

    Walker>Reguilon (own Cancelo)

    Next week:

    ASM>Dennis/King
    Raphinha>B. Silva

    Or just save FT this week and keep Walker? Got good depth in the team

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    1. Steiger
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Save

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  12. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Struggling to make a transfer here
    2FT

    Ramsdale
    James, Cancelo, Reguilon, Livra, TAA
    Raphinha, Salah, Foden, Jota
    Watkins

    Gunn, Antonio, Hwang, Gilmour

    2.8 itb

    Hwang to Dennis/King?

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    1. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Gilmour > ESR?

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  13. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Last Man Standing GW14 (1456 teams)

    Safety score = 55
    Top score = 95
    LMS average = 66.0 (-0.46) = 65.54

    117 teams to be removed, 1339 teams through to GW15
    8% or minimum 108 out next GW.
    Congrats to all the survivors 🙂

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

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    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Im still standing, je je je...

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Good well, under 1000 soon.

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  14. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso Livramento
    Salah(C) Jota Raphinha ESR
    Kane
    Foster Pukki Antonio Brownhill
    GTG?

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  15. winchester
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    2ft and 0.4m itb. What moves should be done here? scary without jota and city asset, such as bernardo?

    ramsdale
    taa - cancelo - james - reguilon
    salah - raphinha - gallagher - son
    antonio - vardy

    (foster - livra - hwang* - gilmour)

    a) hwang -> dennis/king
    b) gallagher -> bowen
    c) gallagher+vardy -> jota+watkins?
    d) gilmour+vardy -> jota+watkins
    e) something else?

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  16. Cheeky Onion
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA - Cancelo - Rudi - Livra
    Salah - Son - Jota - Raph
    Toney - Armstrong

    Foster - Veltman - Antonio - Brownhill

    A) Antonio + Brownhill > Dennis + ESR (Veltman + Raph > James + Bowen next week -4)

    B) Veltman > Reguilon (Antonio + Brownhill + Raph > Dennis + ESR + Silva next week -4)

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  17. ididnt
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Livra > Reguilon?

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    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Sure

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  18. DagheMunegu
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Gundo to Foden for free ?

    I think Foden scores more long term

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Does he this GW though?

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  19. smix
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is Foden expected to start against Watford ? Or will he be eased in coz of lack of match fitness ?

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

      He’s been in full team training for a while so I’d expect him to start. Jesus, Sterling, Mahrez and Bilva all need a rest soon too

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

      He didn’t get any minutes in the last game so I’d guess there is more chance he is on the bench.

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  20. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Folks, anything worth a hit?
    1.3m itb.

    Ramsdale, Foster

    TAA, Alonso, James, Cancelo, Livramento

    Salah, Jota, Foden, Bilva, Brownhill

    Vardy, Armstrong, Dennis

    Anything else worthy of a hit?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No, might get Vardy as a sub though.

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      1. seewhyaxe
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks TM mate

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    2. ball c
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No, not for this gameweek. You are good to go.

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      1. seewhyaxe
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks mate. Good luck for your gw

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  21. ball c
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How is this starting eleven / bench order?
    Should anyone on bench start.. if so for who?

    Ramsdale
    TAA - Cancelo - James - Alonso
    Salah (c) - Raphina - Jota - ESR
    Vardy - Wilson

    Subs: Fernandez - Toney - Gallagher - Livramento

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  22. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is this good to go and the correct players on bench?

    Sánchez (Foster)
    Alexander-Arnold, Cancelo, Rüdiger, James (White)
    Salah (C), Jota, Raphinha, Smith Rowe (Gilmour)
    Antonio, Vardy (Dennis)

    Thank you!

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good. White first on bench.

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      1. Corona is not good 4 U
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you!

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  23. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Team GTG?

    Ederson
    TAA Rudi Livra
    Salah Son Raph Tross
    Jesus Wilson Toney

    Foster Pinnock Gilmour Amartey

    0.9m itb, 0 ft

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  24. Cali
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    2FTs, Gray to Brownhill and reassess the rest next week? Or any other ideas?

    Sanchez
    TAA, Cancelo, Rudiger, Reguilon, White
    Salah, Jota, Raphinha (Gallagher, Gray)
    Kane, Antonio (Scarlett)

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Good idea

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  25. Bishopool
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Havertz to..

    a) Jota
    b) Rowe
    c) Maddison
    d) Moura
    e) Hav and Jim for Son and Dennis/King (-4pts)
    c) keep Havertz

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      a

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

      A

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  26. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    People selling Reece James. Why? Missed one match and is back now.

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Fickle people

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    2. Steiger
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Casuals mostly

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    3. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Great!

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  27. AF90
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) Antonio & Duffy -> Dennis & Cancelo -4? ( would bench Dennis)

    B) Save FT & play Livramento

    Basically do you think Cancelo gets rested?

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

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  28. XABI 15
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hi All, if I had a 4.5m 3rd striker and meaning I would play 5-3-2 or 4-4-2. Would you rather have:

    Dias (5th defender) Raphinha
    or
    Livramento (5th defender) Foden/gundogan

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Latter. Raphinha's fixtures turn sour next GW.

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  29. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who’s more likely to get a rest this weekend?
    Vardy or Ronaldo.

    Just weighing up Vardy > Ronaldo this week.

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

      Ronaldo won’t be rested unless he has a knock.

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    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      The one you pick will be the one rested.
      That's how it always works.

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      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        So true.

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

    Tempted to captain Son v Norwich. Am I overthinking this? Wolves don’t concede much, especially at home.

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    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Mint.

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    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Captain Mo

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    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Norwich don't concede much now and we Spurs don't score much unlike Pool

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    4. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Gotta be Salah... Boring I know, but his form is something else atm.

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