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Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 18?

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Despite 10 teams missing out on Gameweek 18, all of the Premier League’s current top three are still in action.

That means there are options beyond Mohamed Salah (£13.1m) for the latest captaincy decision, especially for the more maverick managers amongst us.

First, we will assess the fallout of the Gameweek 18 Captain Poll, before then analysing the best options, Rate My Team (RMT) and the Premier Fantasy Tools ratings ahead of Saturday’s 13:30 GMT deadline.

THE CAPTAIN POLL

As you can see from the current results, Mohamed Salah is the leader of the Gameweek 18 captain poll. The Egyptian midfielder has accumulated 52.57% of total votes from our users at the time of writing.

Manchester City’s Phil Foden (£8.0m) is in second place, backed by 9.44% of users, ahead of his trip to Newcastle United on Sunday.

Ollie Watkins (£7.7m) occupied third place with 8.53% of votes before Aston Villa’s game was postponed, with the top-five list completed by Manchester City duo Joao Cancelo (£6.8m) and Kevin De Bruyne (£11.8m), with 6.91% and 6.2% respectively.

MOHAMED SALAH AND TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 14? 2

Mohamed Salah netted his 22nd goal of the season on Thursday, and in doing so, has equalled Jamie Vardy’s (£10.6m) record of scoring or assisting in 15 successive Premier League games. That means he has blanked just once across the opening 17 Gameweeks, as he continues to show a frightening level of consistency.

However, it’s worth noting that Trent Alexander-Arnold (£8.2m) has outscored Salah in six of the last seven Gameweeks, thanks to a goal, four assists, four clean sheets and 12 bonus points.

SALAH V ALEXANDER-ARNOLD GAMEWEEKS 8-17
GameweekOpponentScoreSalahAlexander-Arnold
17Newcastle United (h)3-1811
16Aston Villa (h)1-089
15Wolverhampton Wanderers (a)1-069
14Everton (a)4-1152
13Southampton (h)4-069
12Arsenal (h)4-0815
11West Ham United (a)2-3512
10Brighton and Hove Albion (h)2-251
9Manchester United (a)5-02410
8Watford (a)5-0136
HOW HAS CAPTAIN SENSIBLE PERFORMED SO FAR THIS SEASON?
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  1. AC Yew
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who are the players to target on WC?

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

      Scout pick's

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

    Still can't decide where to use my FT. Any final votes?

    A) Steele—> Ramsdale
    - Guaranteed points, 0 risk involved
    - Allows me to keep DDG and capitalize on upcoming doubles
    - Low ceiling

    B) Raphinha —> Foden
    - Uncertainty of playing time for Foden
    - Raphinha can outscore him
    - Foden has high upside

    Cheers!

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

      A if you have no GK.

      Raph could do well Vs villa

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

        This

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

        Raph is playing Arsenal. Thought they've looked good defensively lately?

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

        I agree with this, Raphinha could get his usual 8 points and Foden 1. Could help next week or the weeks ahead as well if somehow United miss out again

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

      B

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  3. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Better 1 week punt?

    A) Martinelli
    B) J Rod

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

      Martinelli keeps his place with ESR fit and scoring?

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

    Are any of the remaining games doubts ?

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

      Situation changes so rapidly that Sunday's games could end up in doubt if it spreads.

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

        Of course, just wondering if any of the other games were rumoured

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

    I have multiple teams in fanteam.

    Should I just go Watkins captain as it's the safest game??

    Are spurs going to be playing youth team?? Worried about late cancellations

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

      Youth team?

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

        what team will they put out?? youth team due to injuries/covid

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

    So what do I dobhere lads? 2FT, 0 itb. Cheers!

    Ramsdale,4.0
    TAA,Cancelo,James,Reguilon,Livramento*
    Salah,Bilva,ESR,Jota,Brownhill
    ASM, Ronaldo*, Dennis*

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

      You've got 11 playing already? Ronaldo Brownhill to Watkins Foden?

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

      Ronny and Brownhill > Laca and Foden

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

        Think it’s worth loosing Ronaldo without the possibility to get him back for less than 2-3 FTs?

        Think I can manage without captaining him, and doesn’t seems like he’ll get many braces

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

    Boring moves but gets me a strong 11? DDG Liv > Ramsdale Cash.

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James Reguilon Cash
    Salah Son Bilva ESR
    Watkins
    Steele Antonio King Sissoko

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

      Good moves for FTs

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

        Thank you, can't afford to upgrade Sissoko to anyone decent and no-one to upgrade King/Antonio too

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

      Go for it

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

        Cheers mate

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

      It's only Cash being on the suspension tightrope that worries me

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

        Yes but who else is there and doesn't that reset after 19?

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

          You're probably right about it resetting, I can't remember. I'm going Livra to Tomiyasu I think but Cash is a good option

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  8. MGD
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Really tempted on capping Foden…

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

      He's looked so good recently but the City boys do share it about

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

      you even sure he starts??

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

      If he was assured to start, it's a good call. But because of the former point, it's a risky one.

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

        He’ll start surely.

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

          You'd have thought so. But Pep has form where that is concerned.

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

      I’m doing just that.

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

        I wish I had your balls…

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    5. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I am.... Pep will field his best 11

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

        How can you be so sure?

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

          I'm thinking cause they'll have a week break and it's possible Pool and Chelsea can slip up again

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

      Foden always looks like he should get triple returns, in every game, regardless of opponents. Sometimes, even off the bench

      I want to catch that with the captaincy when he faces the best opponents possible. I just hope he doesn't get injured again

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

        So you are giving him the armband then? 😉

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    7. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Really thinking about Foden as Captain, just nervous with the fact he may not start.

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

    Which option for Gallagher?

    A) Saka
    B) Foden -4

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

      For this week, Saka, but longer term I think Foden pays off the hit

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

        I mean, if you're looking to get 11 out this week I'd not take the hit and go Saka. Not that Saka is a better option than Foden this week.

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

      Both have looked great

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    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Really tempted to do Ronaldo/Gallagher/Sanchez to Watkins/Foden/Ramsdale for -4.

      But will require 2-3 FTs to get Ronaldo back.

      Other option is Ronaldo/Gallagher to Watkins/Saka for free, with the chance to get Ronaldo back for FT next week.

      But it will leave me without A gk this week and Sanchez versus my opponent’s Ramsdale the upcoming weeks

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

        And no Foden, have Bilva

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

    Gallagher to
    A. Foden - probably causes problems/needs hits in upcoming GW, especially if I want CR7 for NEW
    B. Ramsey - should play but great enabler for future GW

    Not massively keen on the short sightedness of Foden and spreading funds too much that it takes a couple of hits / GW to work a premium in.

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  11. Dhody
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone have an idea as to whether Walker wil play? Was he pictured in training perhaps?

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

      Saw something about a close bereavement but think he's been out of training so not sure it's likely

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  12. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Good morning all! My last dilemma is whether to take a hit for midfielder or defender, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Bowen ➡ ESR/Saka/Mount/Gundogan (already own Foden/Jota)
    Livramento ➡ literally anyone except TAA/RJ/JC

    What's better?

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

      I'm in the same boat.

      Personally I wouldn't ditch Bowen

      I might go Livra to Cash. The midfield dilemma is giving me a headache

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  13. Merlinho
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Gallagher -> Foden
    Antonio -> Lacazette

    For a -4 to get 10 out?

    I’m also considering Duffy to Cash for another -4 to get out 11, but not sure if worth it.

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

      I'd do both, kinda fancy Laca and would have been tempted had I not maxed my Arsenal quota

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  14. Rider on the Storm
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ings or watkins?

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

      Watkins

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  15. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) gundo
    b) Foden
    C) bilva

    ?

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  16. D.Glynn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Would you bring in a Villa or Arsenal defender?

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

      Neither but Arsenal if u have to

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

      Tempted more by Villa as I now have Ramsdale.

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    3. rozzo
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Arsenal.

      Gabriel has more points than most of the strikers

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

    Really tempted to FH this team! Am on a -4 already but can only field 8.
    0.9 itb.
    Worth it to get players like Laca - KDB - James etc… and also keep Gallagher & Bowen?

    Rams
    TAA Cancelo Alonso (Livra, 3.9)
    Salah(v) Jota Foden(C)
    Watkins (Antonio Dennis)

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

      I would save for the huge DGWs next year

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  18. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo Rudiger James
    Salah Jota BSilva Foden Raphinha
    Watkins

    Foster Antonio Dennis Livramento

    1) Livramento to Targett
    2) Antonio to Lacazette
    3) Save FT

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  19. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    DDG/Gallagher -> Ramsdale/Sterling to get 11?

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  20. TVPlugSockets
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I’m doing
    Vardy > Watkins
    Antonio > ???

    Who’s the next best attacking option this week? Would have preferred to shuffle midfield around but can’t afford it.

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  21. KirkhamWesham
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Which is the better pick?
    A) Foden -4
    B) Jota -4

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo TAA James Reguilon
    Raphinha Bowen Salah ESR Bilva
    Watkins

    Foster King Livramento Davis

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    1. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Foden

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

        Thanks

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  22. FPLMACKEM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale,
    TAA, James, Livramento
    Salah (c), Foden, Raphinha, Bowen
    Ronaldo, King, Antonio

    Foster, Brownhill, Cancelo, Duffy

    0 ITB 2 FT

    With 2ft I will likely do Ronaldo > Watkins. for the second ft would you.

    A Bowen > Smith-Rowe
    B Bowen > Jota
    C King > Lacazete
    D Hold

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

    Apparently Salah has never scored in an away game at spurs. Doesn't mean anything I guess. Just putting it out there.

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  24. jaywills
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who takes Arsenals set pieces?

    Corners specifically?

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    1. King Carlos
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Saka, Ode, esr

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  25. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Morning.....who is the best option please?

    A....raphinha

    B....saka

    I already have ramsdale and arsenal blank in 25.......thanks

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  26. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Seriously what’s even the point now?

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

      As Albert Camus famously said, the point is to make peace with the absurd pointlessness.

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      1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        He was killed in a car accident, right?

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

          I think so, yes

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

      Embrace the challenge

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    3. The-Red-1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Is this a FPL question?

      If not, I hope you are alright. Remember that even if you can't feel it right now, people care about you deeply.

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      1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks dude.
        FPL hopelessness.
        This community is fing ace

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  27. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    1 FT and £0.6m ITB. Which is best option? Currently have 11 if all play but don't like Wilson.

    A) Gallagher to Saka
    B) Antonio to Watkins
    C) Wilson to Watkins
    D) Gallagher and Antonio to Foden and sub £6.3m forward (no real options for this week) -4
    E) Save

    Ramsdale
    Rudiger, James, TAA, Cancelo, Reguilon
    Salah, Bilva, Jota, Mount
    Wilson

    Foster, Antonio*, Gallagher*, Archer

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

    All roads seem to lead to Arsenal for me this week. Any preference out of these?

    A) King to Laca
    B) Brownhill to Saka
    C) Livra to Tierney

    Thanks!

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

    Better option here? 1ft, 3.4m itb

    A. Dennis > Laca
    B. Omo > targett
    C. Bowen > foden

    Ramsdale
    Taa cancelo rudiger alonso
    Salah bilva Jota esr
    Watkins

    Foster king dennis bowen Omo

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

        Thanks

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    2. Pops15
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Possibly B as the other two options you are getting rid of good players, while in B its a dead option

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

        Thanks pops15

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  30. Well you know, Triffic
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is this week one of the rare one's that a City player is a better captain option than Salah. Newcastle are a shambles and City look in the mood.

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    1. Bruno Commando
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Seems like it but we don't know which City player to captain...

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      1. Well you know, Triffic
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Kdb

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

      Leeds have 9 1st team players out and coming off a proper hiding - really tempted by Laca or even ESR

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