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Dugout Discussion December 4

West Ham v Chelsea team news: James returns, Lukaku and Benrahma subs

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The dust of Gameweek 14 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) has barely settled but we’re already up and running for Gameweek 15, which gets underway in east London this lunchtime.

A tasty-looking clash between West Ham United and Chelsea kicks off at 12:30 GMT.

Reece James – who rather curiously dropped in price last night – is back for this clash as expected and is one of four changes that Thomas Tuchel has made from the Blues side that unconvincingly beat Watford 2-1 at Vicarage Road in midweek.

Thiago Silva, Jorginho and Hakim Ziyech also return, with Christian Pulisic, Saul and Cesar Azpilicueta dropping to the bench and Trevoh Chalobah missing out altogether with a hamstring injury.

Romelu Lukaku is again only a substitute.

Hammers boss David Moyes makes two alterations to the team that drew 1-1 at home to Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday.

Issa Diop and Manuel Lanzini return to the starting line-up, with Pablo Fornals and Said Benrahma dropping to the bench. That will see the hosts turn to a wing-back system, a shape Moyes has adopted in the past when up against the big guns.

Aaron Cresswell remains out with a back injury.

GAMEWEEK 15 LINE-UPS

West Ham United XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Dawson, Zouma, Diop, Johnson, Soucek, Rice, Bowen, Lanzini, Antonio

Subs: Areola, Yarmolenko, Fornals, Vlasic, Noble, Benrahma, Masuaku, Kral, Ashby

Chelsea XI: Mendy, Thiago Silva, Christensen, Rudiger, James, Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Alonso, Mount, Ziyech, Havertz

Subs: Kepa, Lukaku, Pulisic, Werner, Saul, Barkley, Hudson-Odoi, Azpilicueta, Sarr

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  1. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Fair play to the stats lads for plucking Bowen out

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    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Check last week's differential article.

      I was on him for the coming GWs already but wish he kept quiet today...

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

    Son/Toney/Wilson -> Bowen/Ronaldo/Dennis for -8?

    Wanted to avoid hits, but exact cash

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

      No way

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    2. zdrojo187
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No easy

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

    multiple mistakes in a row from Jorginho?

    ManU goal was his. Now penalty situation etc.

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    1. gooberman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      but apparently he is the worlds 3rd best player and better than Salah!

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    2. Zalk
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      100% mendys fault

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    3. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I think pass is unecessary but mendy is the one to blame, plenty of time to kick the ball away, but trying to be clever..

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  4. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Declan Rice is the most important young player. I wish he’d go to Arsenal (not happening) but whoever he goes to will dominate for years to come.

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    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      It'll be Chelsea.

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

        This

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      2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yep, he’ll go for the money not the history

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        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          He's going for Money Mase lad.

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    2. DARE TO BISCAN
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      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      The player ManU should've bought.

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

        He ain’t goin nowhere lads ⚒ the hotter the furnace the tougher the iron

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  5. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A good game in terms of football but one to forget in terms of FPL.

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    1. Will Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not for me! Totally unexpected Bowen haul! Things can only go downhill from here

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  6. Zalk
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    32% in top 10k have both James and Alonso. Time to gain some ground.

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    1. GoonerSteve
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I sold Alonso this week for Regullion.

      So far so good.

      Also played Antonio so got a jammy assist.

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  7. Random Name
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Well done West Ham. Well done Mendy. Incredible performances.

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    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Alexandre Lack of Threat levels

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

    Why Bowen have negarive BPS? Scored and assisted and still only 23 bps. Am I missing something?

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Missing big chances. He had a few.

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      1. Will Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Slightly annoying because one decent chance he missed would have been ruled out by VAR for offside but I presume as there was no flag raised that it goes down as a miss...?

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    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      missed a few chances, probably recorded as big chances as well

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    3. gooberman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      That is quite baffling

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

      It's a broken system.

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      1. Zalk
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        How would you improve it?

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  9. Randaxus
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    West Ham vs top 3 should be considered a big game.

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    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure why people were just expecting a Chelsea clean sheet like west ham are some walkovers

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      1. Randaxus
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I have triple Chelsea defence I did not expect a clean sheet, West Ham are a high quality attacking team.

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

          Same. Benched Rudiger and played Antonio over Gallagher last minute

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

    Hats off to Moyes.What a season.

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    1. Randaxus
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      This is a joke, but United return back on? haha 😀

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      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Not beyond the bounds of possibilities if Moyes has another great season with West Ham.

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    2. Zalk
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Indeed

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    3. Jet5605
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Hilarious that many Everton fans started having a meltdown when he was linked with a return to them

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      1. Marvin Moon
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Everton fans are in a near perpetual state of meltdown.

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  11. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Where are those that say triple Chelsea defence is the way to go, I severely regret having double

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

      They played West Ham away, not Newcastle or Norwich.

      Chelsea will still keep 15-20 clean sheets this season comfortably. People like you just expect returns every single match.

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    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      injuries

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    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Double Chelsea defence for me - I am not that worried Mendy was the main fault for the collapse. Chelsea were coasting until he conceded that first goal. James played well and Rudiger was his normal self.
      I thankfully do not own Alonso would not be surprised if he is dropped.

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      1. FantasyClub
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Alonso played okay. You’re one of those that expects returns every GW.

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        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Not a all my point was Chelsea were unlucky to concede and I am not worried about having double Chelsea defence.
          Not sure how you turned that into 'You are one of those who expects returns every week'.
          As for Alonso he did play poorly he was subbed around the 70 minute mark. Appeared unfit.

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

            Tuchel subbed him cuz of back pain

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            1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Probably the back pain is the cause of not being properly match fit?

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    4. FantasyClub
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      They have a good run for 5 weeks starting next GW. We’re you really certain of a clean sheet against West Ham?

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    5. FantasyClub
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Were *

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    6. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Reece James has only gotten returns in 6 games this season. There have been 15 GWs. He's in the top 10 for overall FPL points

      Good luck predicting exactly when those games with returns would be, and being without him for the others

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

    Antonio pts and Chelsea dropping pts makes up for Alonso

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  13. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    James on a zero now without a 1 or a 2 before it.
    At least I know rank will not drop much as my team is now 'very template' according to live fpl. Need Vardy to have a great game.

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

    Pathetic defensive display from CHE...

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  15. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Can see Alonso getting dropped soon
    He’s absolutely dreadful and Hudson odoi is much much much better even at LWB

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    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Possibly, although the coach was just talking him up the other day and how it was his spot or something but you just never know

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    2. FantasyClub
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      How was he dreadful lol

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      1. Lord of Ings
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        How was he any good?
        He’s terrible at defending
        Had 1-2 decent crosses but that’s about it

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        1. FantasyClub
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Just because he didnt return for you doesn’t make him terrible lol. None of the goals were conceded were his fault. And I didn’t say he was good but he definitely wasn’t terrible. Don’t be one of those that expects a return every single game week, be a little realistic. From an FPL perspective he was taking up the exact positions we would like to see

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

      CHO can't defend - better option against weaker teams

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    4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      None of the goals came from Alonso, there was nothing he did today that was particularly bad

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      1. FantasyClub
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Exactly this. But unfortunately we have people on here that expect returns every GW. I mean what were they expecting against West Ham anyway lol…they’re a good side

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

      I don't think u watched the match honestly. Just spouting shite

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      1. FantasyClub
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        This 100% lol

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    6. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I gave been very critical against Alonso in the past, he cant defend and are slow and when high tempo game he has no weapon to arm. But he is a wb specialist and in that system he trives, but there are some things now, it is Kante and Kovacic missing which makes the gaps between the lines Bigger and thus exposes the Chelsea wb system more clearly.

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      1. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        And Chelsea were much more troubled after Alonso went off, James owners should count themself Lucky to get zero. Should have been 4 goals west ham

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  16. Randaxus
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Soucek taking pictures with the fans, what a guy.

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  17. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Soucek 😀

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  18. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    West Ham could finish 4th they way they are playing.

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

      Race for 4th will be interesting, if United don't find consistency.

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    2. Bada Bing
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      They're not playing against Mendy every week. He gifted them two goals.

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      1. Lord of Ings
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        One bad game and you make it sound he’s darlow or something lol..

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        1. Bada Bing
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          He tried to gift a goal in the previous match as well. He's clearly having a crisis of confidence and will surely be dropped now at least for a few matches.

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          1. Lord of Ings
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            In the early part of the season Mendy bailed them out for a number of games
            Be it 10 man vs Liverpool vs Aston Villa he was absolutely amazing
            Really don’t see any reason for tuchel to drop Mendy yet.

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

          Tbf he has been super shaky for a few games now

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    3. Marvin Moon
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I for one hope they do.

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    4. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Arsenal helped with no European games

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

      The next four weeks would tell

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  19. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    1st WC draft. Any first impressions.
    Sanchez, Bachmann.
    Cancelo. TAA, James, Lamptey, Johnson(injury concern and all).
    Jota, Bowen, Salah, Foden, ESR.
    Ronaldo, King, Broja,
    0.0m ITB with this.

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    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Amazing team

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    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Needs some Villa - maybe Watkins - Cash - Targett ?
      Great fixtures and look on the up - great value as well.

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

    Reece James for me, 1 injured 0

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    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Ah so it was you! Can you get bilva in to hurt my rival

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      • GoonerSteve
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Give it time

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    2. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Raph > Bowen for free? No Antonio.

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      1. DARE TO BISCAN
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        It's what I'm doing.

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      2. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        That will be a popular move this week

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      3. kempc23
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Definitely. Thats what im doing. Either for a minus 4 this week or free next week. Need to ditch Krappy Kane first.

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    3. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Kane/ Mbeumo/ Duffy to King/ Mount/ TAA (-4)

      Yay or nay?

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    4. HD7
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      2FT

      Ramsdale
      Trent Rudi Dier James
      Saka Salah Raph Cornet
      Kane Ronaldo

      Steele Livra Sissoko Scarlett

      If Kane hauls: Raph to Gallagher/Bowen

      If Kane gets 2pts again: Kane to Antonio, Raph to Bernanrdo/Jota

      Agreed?

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      1. Powers106
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Personally I can’t wait to dump Gallagher but don’t want -4 to do it…

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      2. kempc23
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Disagreed.

        Regardless of what Kane does against probably the worst team in the league, just get rid. He is crap. Its bizarre. (Owner)

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    5. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I have James and benched Rudiger today (regretting putting him first sub ahead of Livramento this morning) but looking at the fixtures, I think I’ll play them both in most if not all games until they face Liverpool in GW21. Would be happy to see a firesale of Chelsea defenders from others!

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      1. Kellz86
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Alonso is going 50/50 for me

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        1. PascalCygan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Fair enough. I like their defensive prospects for the next few - not too concerned about losing to a good West Ham side

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    6. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Saul to replace Alonso at LWB surely?

      Time to move on?

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

        Yea take Alonso out before Leeds go on

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        1. Kellz86
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Subbed early, hasn’t performed since the start of the season, Tuchel talking up Saul to play in the same position.

          Lots to think about regardless of fixture

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          1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            He's had 3 games since late September in the PL in the space of a week after coming back from injury. Give him a minute to build up some match fitness and rhythm

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        2. FantasyClub
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Lmao some people have lost their sanity tonight eh

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      2. F4L
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I wouldn't unless you need the cash

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      3. Lord of Ings
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Saul was pathetic at cm whenever he’s played
        But tuchel might try Saul at lwb
        Alonso just isn’t the answer many with fpl bias will probably disagree with me

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        1. FantasyClub
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Many will disagree because you’re spouting shite atm not because of bias. Did you watch the game?

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

        I’d expect Alonso to be rested midweek but he should be back for Leeds. He’s the only natural in that position and is back playing after a long time out. People too harsh

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    7. Zalk
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Hopefully the Masuaku goal will be an own goal and Antonio loses the assist

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      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 4 months ago

          It won't, while I do think it took a deflection off RLC it's so minor it's impossible to prove

          Antonio assist will stand

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          1. Zalk
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            yeah, you're probably right...but I still have hope.

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        • GoonerSteve
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Hopefully not

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        • Lord of Ings
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Antonio owners have suffered enough over the weeks I think this is probably the least they deserve!
          (And nope I don’t own Antonio)

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          1. AzzaroMax99
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Sold him last week. Enough is enough xD

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      2. banskt
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Raphinha -> Bowen was my planned move this week. Wanted Bowen to stay quiet so that I could make the trade after the mid week games.

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        1. Flair
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Now everyone will be getting him and Mount!

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          1. banskt
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Yes, Mount is also going to be popular, but I did not have plans for bringing him in. I do want Saka though and I want him to stay quiet as well.

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

          Same

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        3. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Was already going to be popular with the FPL professional influencers

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          1. banskt
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            The "professional influencers" include this website, doesn't it?

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

        What an assist by Antonio 🙄

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

        Mark benched Antonio 😮

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

          So the assist won't stand?

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

          No Baps confirmed

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        3. Collie01
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          *insert 'autosub for Reece James' joke here*

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      5. EL tridente
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Raph to
        A) Bernardo
        B) Bowen
        C) Cornet
        D) Mount

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

          B

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