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Newcastle v Arsenal team news: Martinelli benched as White and Wilson start

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Double Gameweek 37 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) continues at St James’ Park this evening, with Newcastle United hosting Arsenal at 20:00 BST.

The Gunners go into their penultimate match knowing that two victories will guarantee them Champions League football next season. After Tottenham Hotspur’s win over Burnley on Sunday, they currently lie in fifth place, two points behind their north London rivals.

Mikel Arteta makes three changes for the visitors.

Ben White has recovered from injury and replaces the suspended Rob Holding, while Nuno Tavares and Emile Smith Rowe also come in for Cedric Soares and Gabriel Martinelli.

Callum Wilson, meanwhile, makes his first start for Newcastle since December. That’s one of two changes for Eddie Howe, with Fabian Schar also back in the XI.

Kieran Trippier is a substitute, but Chris Wood is absent with a hip injury.

GAMEWEEK 37 LINE-UPS

Newcastle United XI: Dubravka, Krafth, Schar, Burn, Targett, Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton, Almiron, Saint-Maximin, Wilson

Subs: Dummett, Lascelles, Ritchie, Trippier, Fernandez, Fraser, Murphy, Darlow, Gayle

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tavares, Elneny, Xhaka, Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe, Nketiah

Subs: Leno, Lacazette, Cedric, Pepe, Sambi Lokonga, Martinelli, Oulad M’hand, Swanson, Patino

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  1. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Dias to

    A James
    B Alonso

    Cheers!

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    1. Alan The Llama
      • 14 Years
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      A

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
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      A

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    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
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      • 9 Years
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      B

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    4. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
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      A

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    5. mdm
      • 12 Years
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      B

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  2. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    No Bowen in the bus team or the watch list, strange

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    1. AC/DC AFC
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      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A mention at the end but Brighton with their 4 home wins all season considered a tough fixture.

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      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Lol fortress

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      2. Skonto Rigga
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        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Have you seen Brighton play recently? They've been excellent. Seven goals conceded in their last eight matches, three of which were shipped at City. Bowen very capable of scoring against anyone but you wouldn't say there are 'easier' fixtures out there in GW38?

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  3. yousunkmybattleship
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Come on Newcastle, time to shine!

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  4. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    I still have Martinelli for GW38

    Not sure about his prospect now with this benching

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    1. putana
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      depends how esr plays

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        I guess you are right

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    2. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Thinking will keep

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  5. Alan The Llama
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Gabriel goal, please.

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  6. Els365
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Did Salah + B. Davies to Son + Reece James (-4). Already had davies occupy 3rd apurs slot. Who to captain between Kane and Son? Will likely be playing 5 man defence for the first time in my fpl career. Hope it wont backfire. Defence is laporte, alonso, james, trent and sessegnon.

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    1. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Why make these moves so early? Kane v Son is a tossup, but I'd go Son

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    2. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Will kick yourself if you’ve gone too early!

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    3. Els365
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Fear of getting priced out as i feel both could rise. Had exact cash in the bank and scared that salah could drop

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  7. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Everyone thinking Sessegnon over royal GW38?

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    1. AC/DC AFC
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      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Stats and eye test.

      What could possibly go wrong?

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      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Yeh both good but been persuaded to go Sessegnon

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        1. AC/DC AFC
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          • 8 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          I meant Sessegnon too. He's the better option.

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          1. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            Thanks yeh probably chabolah to sess

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    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Picked Sess last week with Norwich especially in mind.

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      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Cheers will do

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  8. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Wood rested with a hip injury.

    He wasn't dropped.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Saving himself so he can send Burnley down on Sunday

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      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        That would be

        Ironic

        Do you think he'd celebrate?

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Probably not but I’d imagine he would feel like celebrating

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  9. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Best five mids for 38 from ones below anyone missing?

    Son, Mount, Bowen, KDB, Maddison, Jota, Saka

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    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I'm going Son, Diaz, Mount, Maddison and Bowen

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      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Sweet, any reason Diaz over Jota?

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        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          He is a baller , just like watching him, passed the eye test, he has got a haul him, but i could got Jota to, is a close call

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          1. g40steve
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            Same thoughts, Jota through the middle

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    2. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Son, KDB, Mount, Jota, Saka for me.

      Only player missing from that list might be Kulu, but he wouldn't break into my top 5

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      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Saka over Bowen?

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        1. Cheeky Onion
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          I think so, a must win for Arsenal + on pens and set pieces

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          1. Dynamic Duos
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            West Ham will want to Europa league spot

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    3. asr
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Son, Mount, Maddison, Kulu and Saka is my current GW38 midfield and pretty happy with that. It's figuring out the 3 in defence and 2 in attack really the issue for me.

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    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Who you got up top & defence

      Vardy Eddie or Toney

      James, Alonso, Cancelo

      Thinking Lloris keeper

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      1. asr
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Currently got Alonso, TAA, Matip and Kane, Nketiah. Considering a -4 Nketiah>Vardy

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        1. jason_ni
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Of you have 5mill itb, best not to sit on it.

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          1. asr
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            Yea 6.4 ITB from selling Salah. Pretty much set on Vardy, but waiting for Thursday at least

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            1. jason_ni
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 11 months ago

              Yeah, you want that cash on the pitch!

              Vardy is a good punt, massive upside if it works, but there's always that risk on mins with him.

              I think he will want to finish season with a bang.

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      2. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        My team would be

        Pickford
        TAA Cancelo Royal
        Son Diaz Mount Maddison Bowen/Saka
        Vardy Richarlison

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      3. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Sweet, all aboard the party plane ✈️

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    5. Arn De Gothia
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      KdB son luiz mount zaha-> maddison

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      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Zaha against Maguire 🙂

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        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          He will be up for it against Utd.

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          1. Arn De Gothia
            • 13 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            Right, thanks

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        2. Arn De Gothia
          • 13 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Ohhh, right. Must keep. Thanks

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      2. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Zaha, Bowen -4 or Saka -4?

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        1. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Will be watching palace mid week game

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        2. Arn De Gothia
          • 13 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Out of those, Z

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  10. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Ben White who looks Red gets a Yellow...

    😉

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    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Colorful commentary!

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  11. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    I'm on KDB, Son, Bowen, Maddison and Diaz at the moment.

    Vardy over Kane too. Can't afford them all.

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  12. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Do I really need Son in 38?

    Pope
    TAA Robbo Cancelo James
    Salah KDB Saka Martinelli
    Eddie Watkins

    (Kasper Cash Gordon Vydra)

    A. Salah & Saka to Son & Diaz (-4)
    B. Salah & Martinelli to Son & Maddison (-4)
    C. Martinelli & Watkins to Toney & Eriksen (-4)
    D. Salah & Watkins to Son & Jesus (-4)
    E. Salah & Watkins to Mount & Vardy/Lukaku (-4)

    Thinking C or E atm (means no Son)

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    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Depends on Vardy mid week but E

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Yep E is tempting. Can even go Puli over mount

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    2. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Not sure if dbl Brentford in c is too much?

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        I'm chasing 42 points in ML so maybe a good move for me.

        Think Brentford can smash Leeds

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        1. jason_ni
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          They, personally wait for salah news, if he's out/ doubt, would push me to e with vardy

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 11 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            So 2 votes for E, thanks peeps!

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  13. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Looking for a -4 with biggest upside.

    Davies -> James

    Is that worth it?

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Definitely

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      1. jason_ni
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Would give me
        Schmeichel
        Taa - Robbo - cancelo - James- alonso
        Kdb - son - mount - kulu
        Richarlison

        Heavy at the back in a week where cs are rare, but they all have attacking returns in them!

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        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          That's a strong team for 38. James is captain material.l!

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        2. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          In case the Schmeichel 2nd benching after Chelsea happens. Who's your back up goalkeeper?

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 11 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            Pope here 😉

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          2. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            Foster, so I'm getting nil points either way. 😛

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    2. asr
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I would personally. Considering -8 myself to fit in James.

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  14. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Saka or Bowen gwk38?

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Bowen of you can

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  15. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    A. Roberts(NEW)
    or
    B. Sessegnon(nor)

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    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B

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    2. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B

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    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Sessengon surely far clear

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    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B easy

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    5. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Cheers all!

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  16. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Not looking good for Arsenal. Newcastle totally dominant.

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    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Of course. Big teams always dominate

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      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        What about if 2 big teams play each other?

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  17. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Which one of these clubs will play in the UCL sooner? 😮

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    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Manchester United

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    2. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Most likely newcastle if arsenal flunk it this season!

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    3. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Did you support City when they were in league 1?

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      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        By that logic, how are Gravless FC doing this season?

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        1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          That makes no sense. Answer the question

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          1. Rainer
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            The answer is in my question.

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          2. Grande Tubarão
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            Rainer is not a City fan

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          3. Paqueta Rice
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            Pool fan who has a grav of Aguero because he is a fpl legend.

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            1. Rainer
              • 7 Years
              1 year, 11 months ago

              Thanks.

              Aguero was great for FPL too!

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              1. Paqueta Rice
                • 3 Years
                1 year, 11 months ago

                😆 haha, I see what you did there !

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          4. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            Owned throughout the thread.

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    4. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      It will be Liverpool, City, Man Utd and Chelsea for a few years yet. Going to rake Newcastle a little while

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      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Fair, neutral perspective.

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        1. Grande Tubarão
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Thanks mate

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        2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Slurp slurp

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          1. Rainer
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            It's a joke of Redro saying "We/Us" for United then saying as a neutral...

            Keep up at the back!

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  18. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Lee Nicholls would be gold dust as a £4.5m keeper in FPL next season if Huddersfield come up.

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    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Come on Forest!

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    2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      That’d be like having a Norwich keeper in FPL.

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      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        He's a terrific keeper and would bag save points.

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        1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          I prefer CS and save points

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          1. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            They might surprise you.

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    3. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      He's been outstanding all season

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  19. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    On this seasons form and results for both teams, Chelsea would be better off playing at Watford on Sunday.

    https://footystats.org/england/premier-league/home-away-league-table

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  20. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    New set of front teeth needed for Callum Wilson!

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    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      What did I miss flicking between playoff & Ars game?

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  21. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Wilson toothless this half

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  22. Cheeky Onion
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Pleeeeeeease keep Nketiah quiet today Toon

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Doesn't look like you have anything to worry about so far.

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      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        famous last words

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        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Hopefully, as I own him too.

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  23. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Is it possible for Arsenal to get a bit of referee luck today please?

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    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Something from Eddie would be nice!

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  24. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Arsenal lucky not to be behind here

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  25. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    This is a side pushing for 4th place, right???

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    1. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      No, they’re 24 points behind Tottenham with only a game to go mate

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      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        😀

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  26. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Tomi done, Cedric on.

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  27. BeaversWithAttitude
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Cedric getting his kit off the highlight of this half for me.

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    1. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Jake Daniels, that you?

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      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Lol

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      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        People really found this funny? God help us

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    2. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Send link of the footage for all to see

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  28. pablo discobar
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Tommisou hammy by looks of it. Should mean tavares nailed for 38

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    1. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Good bench fodder at least

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    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Don't sell your Richarlisons or your Gordons!

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  29. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    This is exactly why Arsenal will most likely sign two full backs (Hickey and Molina) in the summer. Tierney and Tomiyasu are simply too injury prone and you can't rely on them to play full PL season, let alone featuring in all other competitions.

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  30. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Conte and Kane to stay at Spurs then?

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