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Who are the best FPL captain options for Double Gameweek 21?

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Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers face another tough captaincy decision for Double Gameweek 21, with several viable options for the armband.

First, we will assess the fallout of the captain poll, before then analysing the best options, Rate My Team (RMT) and the Premier Fantasy Tools ratings ahead of Saturday’s 11:00 GMT deadline.

THE CAPTAIN POLL

Jarrod Bowen (£6.6m) is the leader of the captain poll in Double Gameweek 21, with 38.89% of total votes from our users at the time of writing.

Team-mate Michail Antonio (7.8m) sits in second place, backed by 34.26%.

Son Heung-min (£10.5m) occupies third-place with 8.33%, followed by Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) and Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m), with 4.63% and 3.7% respectively.

SON HEUNG-MIN AND HARRY KANE

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Under Antonio Conte, Spurs are clearly on an upward trajectory, having won four and drawn three of the Italian’s seven Premier League matches in charge. During that time, they have scored 13 goals, averaging just under two expected goals (xG) per game.

At Southampton on Tuesday, Harry Kane – who traditionally enjoys a New Year’s Day fixture – scored his third Premier League goal in as many Gameweeks from the spot. It could have been more, too, after his goal from a Harry Winks (£4.4m) pass in the second-half was narrowly given offside by VAR.

However, it is worth noting that Southampton performed well up until their sending off, with Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side pinning the visitors in their own half for large parts.

As for Son, his performance was not up to his usual standards, but having picked up the assist for Kane’s penalty, he has now produced six attacking returns across his last five starts.

Up next for Spurs is Watford, who have now lost their last five Premier League games in a row, with their latest defeat a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of West Ham United. During that period, they have conceded two or more goals in each match, in a run of form which suggests Son and Kane can both be good captaincy picks in Double Gameweek 21.

WATFORD’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS 2021/22 – LAST FIVE MATCHES
GameweekOpponentScorexGC
20West Ham United (h)1-42.71
16Brentford (a)1-21.89
15Manchester City (h)1-33.05
14Chelsea (h)1-20.75
13Leicester City (a)2-42.05
HOW HAS CAPTAIN SENSIBLE PERFORMED SO FAR THIS SEASON?
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  1. tabby98
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    4 years, 23 days ago

    Anyone else thinking TC Bowen?

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      too risky imo with covid

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      1. FPL_Crisis
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        • 15 Years
        4 years, 23 days ago

        Agree but we may be saying that all season!

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  2. AC/DC AFC
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    • 10 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Is Coufal, Lanzini or Soucek a better option for 3rd WHU pick?

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    1. JoJoRed
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      • 12 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Soucek I think but I am a little worried he may not get forward as much with Rice in instead of Noble. But he's looked good recently

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      1. AC/DC AFC
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        • 10 Years
        4 years, 23 days ago

        That's my thinking too, on Soucek and good point on Rice.

        Would Rice be too much of a punt?

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  3. Atwood
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Saka/Gallagher > Gray/Bowen (-4)

    Boring transfers but they make sense right?

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    1. HD7
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      4 years, 23 days ago

      Seems logical

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  4. BlzE_94
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Play one:

    A) Dennis
    B) Reguilon
    C) ESR

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    1. JoJoRed
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      • 12 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      A

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    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      A

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  5. Wolfman180
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Tempted with a mini Wildcard this GW,

    Salah, Bilva, James, Gallagher out for KDB, Son, Bowen, Ait Nouri for -8

    I'd have to make all the moves at once pretty much due to pricing. I can literally just afford this move.

    Worth the punt to help try save a freefalling team?

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  6. HD7
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Should I do these moves, mates?

    If I do Ramsdale James and Foden to Pickford Coufal and Gray (-4) I will have:

    Pickford
    TAA Rudiger Coufal Cancelo
    Son Bernardo Gray Bowen
    Antonio Watkins

    Steer Livra, Saka, Scarlett

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    1. Atwood
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Any way you can keep Foden? I'd rather keep him and not take the hit.

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      1. HD7
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 23 days ago

        Sure. I can sell Bernardo. But those rumors that Foden has covid influence me

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        1. Atwood
          • 15 Years
          4 years, 23 days ago

          Didn't know there was such a rumour, god its hard to keep up...

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  7. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Play Ben Davies or Broja?

    Thank you!

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    1. JoJoRed
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      • 12 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Broja

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  8. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Best option:
    A) Son + Johnson -4
    B) Reguilon + Martinelli (Foden if he starts)
    C) Coufal + Martinelli (Foden if he starts)

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  9. Jordan.
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    • 16 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    3 options innit
    A bilva to bowen
    B bilva and raphinha to bowen and gray -4
    C bilva/raphinha/pukki to bowen/gray/dcl -8

    bilva ruined by kdb
    raphinha off to bayern apparently
    pukki just a crap team
    hits in reality are -2 or -4
    i fancy C

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    1. Atwood
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      B

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    2. JoJoRed
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      • 12 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      A

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    3. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      A.

      Pool also interested in Raohinha.

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    4. Camzy
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      • 15 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Just keep Raph. He hasn't gone anywhere yet. Good game this week.

      A

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  10. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    WC. Bench ok and all that?

    Pickford
    Trent Cancelo Coufal
    Son Foden Jota Bowen Gray
    Kane Antonio

    (Guaita King Emerson Targett)

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    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Looks pretty ideal - nice one!

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      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 23 days ago

        Cheers pal!

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  11. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    WC G2G? Prepared a bit for potential DGWs

    Pickford Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo Cash Coady Johnson
    Son Jota Bowen Gray Lucas
    Antonio Kane DCL

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Hold the WC.

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      1. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 23 days ago

        Too many injuries sadly 🙁

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  12. Atwood
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Which of these defenders would you bench?

    Alonso, TAA, Dalot

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Alonso

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    2. vova
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Alonso

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    3. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Zo

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  13. FCSB
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    With the Foden news, transfer out which for Gray?

    1. Bilva
    2. Foden

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      I'm playing each GW at a time so going with Foden.

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  14. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    I am so ambivalent about getting a WH def for James...even for a double gw. Why would they suddenly be able to keep a CS and with their best defenders out?
    What are your thoughts on this?
    Maybe a Man City def a better choice? Or? Have TAA, Cancelo, Dalot and White.
    HNY Everyone!

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      I'm going cheap in Johnson to replace James. Think he'll play both games and can be benched afterwards.

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      1. bso
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        • 11 Years
        4 years, 23 days ago

        That makes more sense. Maybe will go with Diop who is not likely to be rotated.

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        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 23 days ago

          Yup diop is also an option if you are using the same reason that he is cheap to bench

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    2. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      It is Norwich tho

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    3. FPL_Crisis
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      • 15 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Feels like you’re blinded by the dgw
      I have Bowen Antonio so not tripling up myself

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  15. HD7
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Any idea if we will get any info about Foden?

    Was planning to do Bernardo to Gray but now I dont know If Foden is the one to be sold...

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    1. Atwood
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Where has the rumour come from?

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Yes as the City Arsenal is the early KO

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    3. FPL_Crisis
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      • 15 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Had the same decision and sold Bilva.
      Reason being I have ESR cover and likely to FH in 22 so would then have Foden from 23 for their good run, saves a transfer

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      1. FCSB
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 23 days ago

        I’m tempted to hold too, my cover would be King, Alonso or Livramento however…

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        1. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          4 years, 23 days ago

          Livra could play vs Brentford
          Just go with your gut here and who you’d want more from gw23 if FH22

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          1. FCSB
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 23 days ago

            I think if Foden is confirmed out I’ll transfer him out, purely because so much can change over then next 2 or 3 GWs, and I’d be happy to transfer him back in if required

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            1. FPL_Crisis
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              4 years, 23 days ago

              Can’t fault the logic. I’ve been making the wrong decision a fair bit this season. I’m trying to avoid that future transfer and probably don’t want Bilva long term as I might go Laporte instead

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              1. FCSB
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 23 days ago

                Yep one of those that could go either way I guess

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    4. FCSB
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Thinking we will find out before deadline as should be a leak on whether he has travelled or not

      If he is ruled out, would you say it’s best to do Foden >> Gray instead of Bilva ?

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      1. HD7
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 23 days ago

        I cant make up my mind. I can easily sell Bernardo and play Saka or Livra... but whats the point of having ill Foden in the team. If Bernanrdo hauls it will be hard...

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        1. FCSB
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 23 days ago

          I think I’d sell Foden if confirmed out… FH22 (are you?) then I’d look to get him back in GW23 somehow

          Would be painful if Bilva scored v Arsenal if not owning

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          1. HD7
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 23 days ago

            Question is if we will get any info. I wont be able to watch for news as I go to sleep and will be awake after the deadline 😀

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 16 Years
              4 years, 23 days ago

              As soon as you sleep.

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  16. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Thoughts on the - 8

    James, Salah, Gallagher and Foden to Johnson, Son, Gray and Bowen

    2FT 0ITB
    Ramsdale
    Cancelo TAA James
    Jota Foden Salah Bernardo Gallagher
    Antonio Watkins
    (Foster King Alonso Livramento)

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    1. Wolfman180
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      • 11 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      I'm looking at a similar move myself

      Salah, Gallagher, James and Foden or Bilva to Son, KDB, Bowen and Ait Nouri for -8

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      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 23 days ago

        I don't think Ait Nouri is back this GW

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        1. Wolfman180
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 23 days ago

          I don't need him this GW but I do think he can be a good pick at that price when he is back with half decent fixtures. Have to make all the moves now though moving the funds around.

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          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 23 days ago

            He is a decent pick but I think he has been linked with a move away this month. Something to be wary of if you wanted to keep him long term

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            1. Wolfman180
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              4 years, 23 days ago

              I hadn't seen anything about a potential move away for him but I'll keep my eye out before making a move. Thanks for the heads up. Any idea who he's been linked with?

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    2. JoJoRed
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      • 12 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Seems to add up but I'm just not convinced about Gray. Like the other 3 though and I'll likely be proved wrong about Gray

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      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 23 days ago

        With rich and Townsend out, he'll take some set pieces and play close to DCL. I think he is worth the - 2 gamble

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  17. Oooo Matron
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    A or B?

    A) Foden, Cucurella & Dennis

    B) Gray, Alonso & Watkins

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      B

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  18. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Will u do a -4 for livra to coufal?
    Or dennis to toney?

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Coufal

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  19. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    sterling or moura on fh? cheers

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    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      What other City players will you have?

      Gun to my head I would say Sterling, as Man City always perform against Arsenal. Tough one though.

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  20. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    For some reason haven’t considered Antonio captain material this week, maybe doubts over starting both.

    So…Bowen or Son for the armband?

    The other will be vc

    Watford are the only team yet to keep a cs this season so tempted by Son even if Bowen plays twice

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Got to chance it on a doubler imo

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    2. TheSteel
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      • 13 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Bowen of those

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  21. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Foden news is real or?

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    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      We are unsure still. Keep a tab on things here tomorrow in the half hour before kick-off.

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      What's the news about him?

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      1. HD7
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 23 days ago

        Covid

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        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 23 days ago

          Cheers HD7. Not listed on PL injury table yet and no articles so fingers crossed.

          Cancelo is on list though, pending fitness test.

          https://www.premierinjuries.com/injury-table.php

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          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 23 days ago

            It's leaked from a quite reliable itk account. So probably true that Foden is out tomorrow.

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  22. TheSteel
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    • 13 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Did Hassenhuttl have a presser? Dont see it in scout tweets. Update on Liveamento?

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    1. vova
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      I think Livra should be fine since Southampton play in 12 days. Don’t take my word for it though haha

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  23. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Livra still injured?

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  24. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Worth keeping Maddison with Leicester's 1 fixture against Everton on 11th Jan?

    Or simply move to Gray now?

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Might be worth keeping of LEI double in 22

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      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 23 days ago

        Thanks, not a priority right now but just trying to shape team up in the best way

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  25. Junglist95
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Gtg?

    I spent 8 already so done I think unless another 4 maybe for Keane in for James but then who sits?

    DDG
    Livra Cancelo TAA
    Son Bowen(c) Gallagher Jota Salah
    Antonio Broja

    Steer King Alonso James

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    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      One of the Southampton players I'd say

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  26. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Did Ranieri stop Dennis going go AFCON or did Nigeria FA take offence to Ranieri remarks and not pick him?

    https://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ranieri-dennis-watford-afcon-decision-6426464

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    1. ScoutHelp
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      I'm wondering about this as well. It seems highly unlikely that Dennis wouldn't just request to leave if he truly wanted to leave.

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    2. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      From what I read, Watford didnt want him to go and the new manager for Nigeria didnt pick him so...shrug.

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  27. doppelganger
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    DCL or Toney for this GW?

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  28. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Is Broja likely to start?

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      The game isn't till Jan 11.

      FA Cup 3rd round first, every chance Broja plays.

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  29. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Triple capt bowen anyone?

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    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      With COVID around as much as it is I don't think it is worth the risk right now.

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      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 23 days ago

        TC later

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        1. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 23 days ago

          And even though Bowen is my C, Bowen is not my TC.

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          1. The Count of Monte Cristo
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 23 days ago

            Same here!

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  30. Ynwalfc
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 23 days ago

    Kane or Ronaldo? I have Son

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    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      This week Kane imo

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 23 days ago

      Kane.

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