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Newcastle v Man Utd team news: Ronaldo starts, Sancho benched

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The final match of Gameweek 19 sees Newcastle United play host to Manchester United at St James’ Park.

Kick-off on Tyneside is at 20:00 GMT.

A lot of captaincy hopes will be pinned on Cristiano Ronaldo tonight (not far off 50% in the top 10k, in fact) and the veteran Portuguese starts up top for the Red Devils as expected.

After going with the same team in his last two league outings, Ralf Rangnick has made two changes for the visitors tonight: Raphael Varane makes his return from injury to replace the absent Victor Lindelof, while Mason Greenwood is in for the benched Jadon Sancho.

Eddie Howe has made six changes from the defeat to Manchester City.

Three come in defence, with Javier Manquillo, Emil Krafth and Fabian Schar replacing Jacob Murphy, Matt Ritchie and Ciaran Clark.

Further forward, Allan Saint-Maximin, Jonjo Shelvey and Sean Longstaff are in for the benched Miguel Almiron, the suspended Isaac Hayden and the absent Joe Willock.

The omissions of Clark, Ritchie, Willock and Karl Darlow from the matchday squad are reportedly due to a combination of injuries and Covid-19.

Manchester United have a coronavirus case themselves, with Lindelof self-isolating.

Ronaldo’s ‘second’ debut for the Red Devils came against the Magpies in the Gameweek 4 reverse fixture, when he plundered 13 points at Old Trafford – a score he hasn’t been able to top since his return to England.

GAMEWEEK 19 LINE-UPS

Newcastle United XI: Dubravka, Schar, Lascelles, Manquillo, Krafth, Fraser, Shelvey, S Longstaff, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin, Wilson.

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Dalot, Telles, Maguire, Varane, McTominay, Fred, Fernandes, Greenwood, Rashford, Ronaldo.

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  1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    What’s happened to Aubemayang?
    Injured?

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

      Seriously?

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    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      On bad terms with Arteta

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    3. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Disciplinary reasons I believe. Arteta not happy with him

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

      Disciplinary issues/Something personal with Arteta. Doesn't seem to be missed.

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    5. POGON 1948
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      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Currently being packed to be shipped via 2nd working class Royal Mail delivery to St Etienne

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    6. nico05
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      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Discipline. He is training away from the first team so looks to be frozen out for the long term

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

      In the bold corner.

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    8. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
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      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      1.6 average points a game in team, 1.9 without.
      Good riddance, if he wants to go to Germany every other weekend then he can play his football there too.

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  2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Got Ronaldo in ahead of GW 17. Stuck him on the bench as he would come good vs Toon.

    Three game weeks = 1 point. Revoke my FPL license.

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

      Same. Also have had King+Dennis.

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  3. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    2.1 ITB 1FT thoughts on what to do here?

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo James Dalot
    BSilva Foden Mount Bowen
    Broja Ronaldo

    Williams *ESR *Laca

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

    Idiot interviewer on Sky Sports.

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    1. nico05
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      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Couldn't agree more

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  5. Louis99
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Bottomed... sorry repost!

    69 all out without FH - delighted with that!

    Onto the next week... is this a save FT?

    Sanchez
    TAA - Cancelo - James - Alonso
    Son(C) - Jota - Bowen - Gallagher - Gundo
    Dennis
    (Foster - Laca - Watkins - Tierney)

    1FT and 2.9itb. No bench cover so tempting to invest the cash, but leaning towards saving...

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

      Not that you need the help from the likes of me with those scores. Lol.

      However I'm shipping laca this week I think. Could you get up to Kane?

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    2. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Laca to Antonio and then Dennis the week after (DCL?)?

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  6. drughi
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale>DDG or ramsdale> 4.8 goalie and son >Salah for a hit ?

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    1. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Just Ramsdale out. But I’d be tempted to save and play without GK. Man Utd defence was awful.

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    2. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Think the move would be to brave no Salah of you don’t have him. I’m bricking it but praying

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  7. NATSTER
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Raphainha OUT ... Is it worth to take -4 for Son?

    A) -4 to do Raphinha + B.Silva -> Son + 4.6 mid
    B) FT for Raphinha > Moura
    C) FT for Raphinha > Bowen
    D) FT for Raphinha > Gallagher

    Sanchez - Ramsdale*
    TAA - Cancelo - James - Alonso - Livramention
    Salah - Jota - B.Silva - Foden - Raphinha*
    King - Dennis - Watkins*

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

      C

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    2. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      C or A ... I cant decide

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    3. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      C

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

      Would have said A before the Villa game postponed, but now I'll say C.

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    5. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers all. Let's wait & see if we will get more postponements or some clues to DGW before deadline.

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  8. nico05
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Any help would be hugely welcomed. 1FT & 1.3 available. Willing to take a hit to sort this out a bit.

    .....
    James Cancelo Livramento TAA Dalot
    Bissouma KDB Jota
    Kane .....
    Ramsdale, ESR, Laca & Ramsey -no game. Foster & Wilson - injured

    Would appreciate any idea's. Cheers 🙂

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  9. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ronaldo doesn't exist until the end of the season for me. Absolutely not worth the price.

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    1. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Agree. I’m thinking of shifting for Kane

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      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Smart move

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    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      So difficult to not rage transfer him out right now

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      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        At least I only got him on FH

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    3. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ronaldo-Kane seems the smart move

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  10. jose1
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    When’s a safe time to make transfers before deadline without leaving it too late for server to crash?

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

      20 mins before?

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

      20 mins before.

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    3. POGON 1948
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      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      30 mins prior to deadline

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

      Hard to say when you try to wait for early team news.

      No Man City and Chelsea tomorrow. I think it'll be fine.

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

    I'm thinking of reversing Salah->Son transfer, but Mo's record against Leicester City is not that impressive. On the other hand Southampton concedes on average two goals per game and Son with his 85.8 mins per goal should score one.

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    1. POGON 1948
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      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Also considered but think it's a FOMO transfer, might as well cap Jota or a City player & realistically expect same returns

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      1. Going Home
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Expect? Or hope for?

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        1. POGON 1948
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Pray for

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

      Seems a waste to me, as you’ll need to reverse again and Son could easily match him this week

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  12. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    a) Ramsdale > DDG
    b) Ramsdale > Lloris
    c) Foster > Sanchez (bench Ramsdale)

    Was set on DDG but tonight's game was not encouraging. Having said that, United should have their fair share of doubles coming up...

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    1. POGON 1948
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      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Any option that doesn't ship out Ramsdale bro

      so C

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      1. nico05
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        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I agree. Ramsdale is great value

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        1. Dave’s Rubber Digne R…
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          +1. I’m looking at upgrading Steele to Sanchez and rotating with Ramsdale

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    2. Moose™
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Foster is fit?

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  13. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Foden Lacazette to Son Antonio is a good move?

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    1. POGON 1948
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      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm doing just Laca -> Antonio. Foden seems to be off the naughty list with that sub on & now has a lot to prove to Pep

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  14. Starskyb
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    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Are we seriously all ready to sell ramsdale? Got a good run of fixtures and on great form. I think I'm just going to go rush keeper this week :-p

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

      Why wouod you sell him?

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

        Ah right. I checked his lack of fixtures. Ignore my last remark!

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

      Yeah, Livra going in goal for me, he’s versatile

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

        Lol how much is James Milner?!?

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    3. POGON 1948
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      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Definitely not all, most of us are looking for a 2nd keeper to compliment Ramsdale blanks

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

        Ah well that's where I'm stuffed as my second is Foster and even I'm not stupid enough to spend points to get Angus Gunn in!

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

      Nope ; doubled up on decent playing keepers given there's loads of spare cash around with no high priced strikers worth buying.

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

    Using my first WC. How am I set? Feel free to rip it apart.

    DDG - Steele
    James - TAA - Rudiger - Dalot - Tierney
    Son - Bowen - Foden - Odegaard - Mount
    Kane - Watkins - Broja

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    1. Moose™
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Double Chelsea def?

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

        Can't think who else I would want? Can't fit cancelo

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

      Isn't Rudiger exiting Chelsea in January? They've also got their blanks. I think I'd just go for one Chelsea defender (though currently admittedly I have three).

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

        Ok cool cheers who else? Can't fit cancelo

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

          Well I'd suggest fit Cancelo in. Maybe downgrade Watkins to King

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    3. dabber7
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm looking to get off double Chelsea defence, not bring them in ...

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      1. dabber7
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Reguillon a good option

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

          Have double Chelsea already, pre WC. Reguillon is good shout just have Kane and son too

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      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        So am I. Cancelo is a must also, second name after TAA. Something else has to give in. Just check his points per match and rethink. Triple Che, no way. James is enough. Back to drawing board.

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    4. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
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      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Triple chelsea, I would have zero. Reguilon, a Burnley defender like Lowton, 2 keepers and Maddison on standby would be my thinking if I had 1st wc. Odegaard and Foden also strange picks, you can attack the doubles so Gray for Odegaard?

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

        Cheers, it's my first stab at it so I know there will be plenty of faults with it

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        1. dabber7
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          As has already been said, I think you 100% have to have Cancelo in your team and also leave yourself a clear route back to Salah when he comes back from AFCON. Maybe even have him on your WC for this week and then transfer him out before he leaves.

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

      Looks good.

      Would prefer Reguilon or Laporte to Rudiger.

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    6. sentz05
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Avoid Arsenal. They have a blank and the two tricky fixtures. They’ve been amazing recently but they will crumble against city.

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    7. sentz05
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Upgrade Steel to Bachman so you have two keepers to cover postponements

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

    Howe thinks Wilson injury more serious, St. Max might be OK.

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  17. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Was thinking Laca to Cavani anyway before this.. thoughts?

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    1. Moose™
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not nailed, but seeing CR7 today.. he might have a chance imo

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

      Super sub. If you're lucky.

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  18. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Think the move for Ronaldo probably ruined my season. If Salah hauls im done.

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

      Same. I'm honestly tempted to FH

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    2. Baps hunter
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      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Take -4 to solve the issue

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  19. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Which of these do you prefer?

    1. KDB > Salah (did the opposite this week)
    2. James > Reguillon
    3. Rudiger > Reguillon

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    1. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      1 or 3. Doing 2 is risky, James can monster haul.

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  20. swanseag55
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Wilson injured has blown my plans to get Salah back in for this Gameweek. Thinking for a minus 8 Wilson to Kane, Bernardo to Bowen and Ramsdale to Lloris. Thoughts?

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  21. No Kane No Gain
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who gets more points from Gallagher or Antonio this week?!

    Looking to sell either Laca or Martinelli

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  22. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone keeping Watkins?

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

      Yes.

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  23. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Well... 25 pts gain with FH, would have been 30 had I sold Alonso for Reguilon before servers were down. But for that I can blame only myself. One main positive is that I don't have Ronaldo stinking in my team, Salah comes back and I have money to get Son for free. C CR7 fail and none of Son, Kdb or Kane hauled. But if that is bad luck, I can probably take it.

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  24. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Which one guys?

    A) Hold Ramsdale and have no keeper (Steele is back up)
    B) Switch to DDG

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    1. POGON 1948
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      C) Steele -> Sanchez

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

      Same situation as you. Will probably do B

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      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks both

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

    Who to captain?
    A) Son
    B) Jota

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    1. POGON 1948
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Jota for me, will be less scared to watch Salah play knowing I can feed off his scraps

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

        Thats a great point!

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      2. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Agree with this. Just hoping he starts!

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

      Jota because in a way that will help cover Salah captainers

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

      Has to be Son because he'll start. There's a good chance Bobby will.

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  26. Starskyb
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    So is wisdom of the crowd now to get Kane over Ronaldo even if we already own Son?

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

      He'll get the same points whether or not you own Son.

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

        Very good point. I suppose my question is do we predict Kane will outscore CR7? He's just about the only Utd asset I seriously wanted and finally have the funds but sounds like he was useless tonight!

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    2. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes seriously considering it

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  27. sentz05
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How would you improve this wc?

    DDG Bachman
    TAA Cancelo James Regulion Livra
    KDB Son Gray Jota Maddison
    Antonio King Broja

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  28. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone considering VVD?

    We see in every gameweek how bad are Leicester on set pieces. VVD could score a brace.

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

      C Salah is a must and every man and his dog has Trent and Jota.

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      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I don't have Jota

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  29. Rattus Norvegicus
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ronaldo and Fdez spent all night moaning at other team members United are a disgrace - I don't have any United players and have no plans to bring any in

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  30. Hiddenpaw
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Captain Son, Kane or Jota?

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    1. Dave’s Rubber Digne R…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      If you’re like me and without Salah, I’m leaning towards Son personally.

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