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Watford v Arsenal team news: King and Smith Rowe miss out

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Gameweek 28 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) continues on Sunday with Watford v Arsenal at Vicarage Road.

Kick-off is at 14:00 GMT.

Watford are without Ismaila Sarr and Josh King, both of whom miss out through hamstring injuries, although the latter is deemed ‘precautionary’ by the club.

As a result, Cucho Hernandez and Joao Pedro join Emmanuel Dennis up front in Roy Hodgson’s 4-3-3 formation.

Elsewhere, full-back Kiko Femenia returns to the starting XI in place of Jeremy Ngakia (hamstring), having missed the game at Old Trafford last weekend with a minor issue.

For the visitors, Emile Smith Rowe is out with Covid while Takehiro Tomiyasu has failed to recover from a calf injury.

That means Mikel Arteta names an unchanged XI, with popular picks Aaron Ramsdale and Bukayo Saka featuring from the off.

GAMEWEEK 28 LINE-UPS

Watford XI: Foster, Femenia, Cathcart, Samir, Kamara, Louza, Sissoko, Cleverley, Hernandez, Pedro, Dennis

Subs: Bachmann, Etebo, Masina, Sema, Kabasele, Kalu, Sierralta, Kucka, Kayembe

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tierney, Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Lacazette

Subs: Leno, Holding, Pepe, Tavares, Lokonga, Elneny, Nketiah, Swanson, Hutchinson

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  1. tokara
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Which striker is Arsenal chasing

    Might become a force next season

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    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Dennis

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    2. banskt
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Arsenal already a force this season?

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    3. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      DCL and Jonathan David the biggest rumours

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    4. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Laca is a good link man but they need better to take the next step.

      Getting 4th would be massive and open up plenty of options!

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    5. Qaiss
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Need Odegaard to have a chat with his mate Haaland

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      1. tokara
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Lol

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      2. Philosopher's Stones
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        This

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    6. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      We'll take Haaland.

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      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I agree

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    7. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Especially the way they pushed Man City at home this season

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  2. Paqueta Rice
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Bowen replacement sorted

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    1. tokara
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No don't

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      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        If he is out for a few weeks I’ll have to. No FH for gw30

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      2. banskt
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Why not?

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  3. Firmino
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Would you bring in Martinelli or Odegaard for next GW?

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    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Saka only for me. He's their main man

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      1. Firmino
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Already have him.

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    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      As an Martinelli owner I'd say Odegaard

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      1. Firmino
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Really, obviously Ode scored today but Martinelli should get more chances to score.

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    3. tokara
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Odegaard is streaky

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  4. Moose™
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Benched Saka for Dennis. Ah

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    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Hard to bench a doubler for anyone really. Could still work out, who knows

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    2. Sam (Team Sam)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I benched him for Hwang, so I feel even stupider.

      Really hoping Digne isn't back.

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      1. TomSaints
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Hwang was such an error by me too. Hwang and Kilman over TAA and Sake

        (Sick emoji)

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    3. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I also had to bench Saka. However, I got extremely scared of him and Cancelo and decided to BB 🙂

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  5. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I am a sucker for taking out Saka.

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  6. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who do I get. Pick one:

    A) Odegaard
    B) Martinelli
    C) Hwang
    D) Broja

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    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Got Martinelli for few weeks and frustrated ... Odegaard seems to get some form of late

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      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yes. Odegaard is central to everything that is happening on the pitch.

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  7. Viper
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I did Lacazette -> Adams (-4) and instantly feel like an idiot.

    I've made some very good outcomes this week but this decision is still bugging me.

    The bad decisions are more annoying than the good decisions are enjoyable.

    And yes, I know there's an awful long way to go still

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    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I agree about the bad decisions hurting more than the good decisions pleasing you. I went Alonso over Rudi, Saiss over TAA and Jimi over Kane on my FH. With James captain, Havertz and Coutinho. Guess which was the stronger emotion!

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  8. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Cedric has been awful

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    1. tokara
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Agree

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  9. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Laca & Saka! Give us more points!

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    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Will be getting these 2 for this week. Just don't know who I'm taking out yet!

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  10. Philosopher's Stones
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Funny that SGWer Saka doing the job for me when most of the DGWers have done f all so far.

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    1. banskt
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Quality. TAA, Saka, Robertson. Still Cancelo, Mahrez and Son to play. Coupd end up with a respectable score.

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      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah. Cancelo and Kane to go for me. Hope for more SGW fruits in the DGW season.

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  11. FFFoxy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any idea if Digne will be back for Leeds game? Saka 1st on bench

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    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Depends when his positive test was which we do not know right now

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    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No one knows

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    3. Sam (Team Sam)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Same situation. Going to be an anxious wait.

      If Young was younger, I think they'd be less keen on rushing Digne back.

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      1. Firmino
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        They play next Thursday and then again on Sunday. Makes more sense to give Young the Leeds game and Digne comes back in for West Ham. But probably knowing FPL gods, Digne will come on around 10 minutes to go against Leeds.

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    4. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      5 days from sunday to thursday so if it was saturday he should be fine, and since game was saturday he should be. But that does not mean he plays as covid plays different from person to person. And they won 4-0 so no rush to get a defender who makes lot of mistakes, when he can play the solid Young

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  12. JoeSoap
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    FH last week a flop & WC this week a flop, Saka on bench just one of the many disasters. Take my chips away.

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    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      “Take My Chips Away” - by Berlin

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    2. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      🙁

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  13. Hits from the Bong
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Does Digne+JWP to Tierney+Saka look the best option here? Thanks

    Sa
    TAA Robertson Coady
    Salah Son JWP Willock
    Kane Jimenez Broja

    Foster Livramento Digne Ramsey

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  14. Balls of Steel
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Guys will Digne be back for Thursday night against Leeds?

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    1. Balls of Steel
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      See same question asked above..my bad!

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  15. The Final Boss
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Was 14k, after saka goal 17k one point away from red arrow.

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  16. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    So many Digne owners now hoping he doesn't feature in the next game.

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    1. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I’m one of them

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    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Unfortunately they're likely to be very lucky - after winning 4-0 there will be a temptation to keep the same team.

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    3. Philosopher's Stones
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      People getting Saka(whom I started) off the bench while I get Veltman. Crazy season keeps on giving.

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    4. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Not me! Bowen first sub.

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    5. Wirtzel Gummidge
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I hope he does feature lol 🙂

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  17. dshv
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Waiting for second ait nouri bench to get saka’s points.

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  18. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Here lies the problem with FPL and why it's so hard to make any ground. On FH this week and yesterday's 15.00 games were great for me but as always it seems, points scored by my players just get wiped out by other players that aren't in my team. TAA and now Saka (who would have been in my non free hit team) outscoring some of the doublers and completely negating the free hit value. I fully expect Cancelo to do the same. Just so damn hard to find an edge in this game even with chips.

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    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No-one ever said FPL was easy ... and if they did they were wrong.

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    2. Kermit Special
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I don't have Saka but these things happen. SGW can always outscore DGWs

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    3. banskt
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      You forgot Robertson, besides TAA and Saka.

      I hope they continue delivering. Still have Cancelo, Mahrez and Son to make grounds on DGWers.

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    4. Qaiss
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Trent is a season keeper at his price. Saka is playing Watford who are crap. You can’t say it was unexpected that they’re doing well.

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      1. gooberman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        No it isn't unexpected that they have returned. Just annoying that they pick this week to haul. I was just emphasising how difficult it is to gain an edge.

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        1. JONALDINHO
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          There’s 9 million players of course it’s going to be difficult

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    5. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Most set their standards too high. Top 90k is the top 1% of players. Ludicrous target really.

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      1. Qaiss
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Oh yeah and this. Anywhere inside the top 50k is a good rank, with all the spoon feeding these days.

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    6. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      So you matched Trent with a cheaper player. Thats a win

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        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        This

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    7. Fish up a tree
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      That’s the joy of it!
      Getting the right balance of SGW & DGW players is key. Playing a crap DGW player just for the extra fixture over a SGW player with a good fixture is a mistake we have al made.

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      1. gooberman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yes I agree but I am free hitting this week. Even lesser players should still in theory out point the better players with 2 games against 1.

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    8. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Didn't check my rank after the 3pms as I had no players til Thursday. Everyone I took out (even Dunk) has scored points so far. While I'm sat with 5 duds from Wolves and Southampton. Could salvage it, but won't.

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      1. gooberman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Exactly the same feeling here. Are you on FH as well? Also have Southampton and Wolves players, 2 from each and I'm not optimistic either of my chances of points from them in their second games. I'm also sat on the useless Raphinha as my captain who looks like being significantly outscored by Saka. I'm close to giving up in terms of playing FPL sensibly and might just fill my GW31 wildcard team with differentials, Mane instead of Salah etc.

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    9. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Of course a position can be eroded.

      But much better to start any game week with points early on.

      Harder to turnaround a red arrow.

      3 goals for Arsenal!!!

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  19. Kermit Special
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Saka has really stepped up this season. What a player!

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    1. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      And he's only getting better. We're blessed.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        So are England. Him and Bowen are going to have quite the tussle on the RW.

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    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah agree ... better than Mahrez or Sancho?

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      1. JONALDINHO
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yes imo. Offers a lot more off the ball than those 2

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      2. Paqueta Rice
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Better at some aspects of the game for sure.

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          It's his defensive work off the ball that really impresses me. Sign of a top player. Southgate loves him for that.

          "When you play a match, it is statistically proven that players actually have the ball 3 minutes on average … So, the most important thing is: what do you do during those 87 minutes when you do not have the ball. That is what determines wether you’re a good player or not." - Cruyff

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      3. Qaiss
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Saka is way better than Sancho

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        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          The price tags though, mind blowing

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  20. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    In the meantime of HT, I've got 5 doublers DGW29 and 8 playing BGW30 before using FTs. I would think to use one of my FHs, 29 or 30 the higher upside? It seems 29?

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    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If you have most of the top choices for gw30 in the 8 you own then maybe 29 is better but by the sounds of it you don’t need to use it for either

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      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Not really ... got only Son Saka ... missing Coutinho Kane Maddison/Barnes Vardy ... could add 2 out of them with FTs.

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    2. banskt
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Depends on which 5 DGWers you have. 3 Liverpool, 1 Arsenal, 1 Spurs could already be great for next week.

      But yes, a FH can give you more upside. Note that the fixtures of Spurs and Arsenal double games are tricky. Chelsea and Man City assets will score points.

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      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah agree, got Cancelo and one CHE def ... Salah TAA Son Saka Dubravka ... can add White/Tierney or VVD/Robbo or Laca ... seems ok?

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        1. banskt
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Seems ok. Add Robbo from them.

          I will add and one of Foden / Mahrez / Sterling for next week. But that's me. To each his own. Already have 3 Liverpool, 2 Arsenal, 1 Spurs, Chelsea def. Playing with only a few doublers this week.

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          1. Magic Zico
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks, if I add City mid then I need to FH30 ... I would probably pass and use FH33 and FH36

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  21. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Best defender for dgw29 and gw30 except Arsenal,Wolves,Villa?

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    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Not great options ... you're left with BRE, LEI, TOT among others?

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      1. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I want a defender for both dgw29 and gw30 so i guess only someone from Tottenham.

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        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Ahh yeah if you want doublers only for 29

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        2. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I'm not sure Spurs defence is worth it tbf.

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    2. jacob1989
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I am considering romero. He gets into the box a lot.

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  22. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any digne updates? Saka first sub….

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    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Enjoy the points

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    2. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Lol just saw I’m not alone

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    3. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I'd say that you could get lucky!!

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  23. BlzE_94
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Play bench boost?

    de Gea
    TAA* Robertson* White*
    Salah* Son* Saka* Odegaard* Fraser*
    Kane* Maupay*

    Foster R.James Broja B.Williams

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  24. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Dread to count how many more points my draft wc team would have had right by the end of the gameweek. Was having a great season and all come undone

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    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yer but you can’t do that to yourself. There’re always more points we don’t consider by virtue of how many players we leave out for the one we do bring in.

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      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        The ones*

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  25. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Knew once Leicester v Leeds was over thar Saka would haul and Bamford will inevitably come on for 10 mins midweek. Oh well, a silly punt I wanted to take

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  26. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Saka will get another return, enjoy it owners.

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    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      This is almost such a Moneyball post haha.

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  27. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Only just noticed but any reason why no King?

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Queen is still breathing

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    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Bench or out altogether?

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    3. banskt
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Mentioned in the article above.

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  28. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Gonna use all my chips in first 3 weeks next season. They only bring absolute pain.

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    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      What’ve you used them on this season?

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      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Tbf I did BB week 1. Free hit this week has got me less points than if I'd left my team alone. Even got a red arrow on a triple captain who scored 84 points.

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        1. Mr. O'Connell
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Laca drives another nail into the coffin

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    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      The expectation is the killer

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  29. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Hernandez, really!?!

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  30. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I mean, that’s just gorgeous.

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