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The Complete Guide to FPL Gameweek 38: Tips, captains, team news and best players

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So, it all comes down to this.

Gameweek 38 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is where overall ranks are etched onto your season history page and where mini-leagues are settled.

Hits will be taken, captaincy punts will be gambled on and the occasional chip will be deployed. Or perhaps you’re doing none of these things, sitting tight while all around you opt for the all-or-nothing approach.

Whatever your strategy or moves this week, we’ve got all of our content for the upcoming Gameweek on this page to help with your transfer dilemmas and chip-related conundrums.

Don’t forget that the later-than-usual FPL deadline is at Sunday 22nd May at 14:30 BST, although it might not be a bad idea to have your moves confirmed a little before this cut-off point given the likely spike in traffic that the site will experience.

WHO ARE THE BEST FPL PLAYERS TO OWN FOR GAMEWEEK 38?

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SCOUT PICKS – FINAL SELECTION: Spurs triple-up but no Salah or De Bruyne

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SCOUT SQUAD: The Scout Squad’s best players for FPL Gameweek 38

Three FPL differentials to consider for Gameweek 38

SPOT THE DIFFERENTIAL: Three FPL differentials to consider for Gameweek 38

GAMEWEEK 38 TEAM AND INJURY NEWS

Rotation carnage, Norwich down, Weghorst on pens? Saturday's FPL review 11

TEAM NEWS: FPL Gameweek 38 predicted line-ups, team and injury news

For more information, check out our Predicted Line-ups page and Injuries and Bans feed.

WHO IS THE BEST CAPTAIN FOR GAMEWEEK 38?

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 38?

CAPTAIN SENSIBLE: Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 38?

RATE MY TEAM AND POINTS PREDICTIONS

FPL Rate My Team surgery with five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman 14

RMT: FPL Rate My Team surgery with five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman

Members can check out our points projections here.

EXPERT OPINION

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SIMON MARCH: Why we shouldn’t rush to change the rules of FPL

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FPL Q&A: Best Gameweek 38 picks, Salah, and what to do with Arsenal and Villa assets

FPL team news: Live updates of Gameweek 28 injury updates

THE EYE TEST: Opposition weaknesses that Liverpool and Chelsea players can exploit in Gameweek 38

The lessons learned from a taxing FPL season 1

LATERISER: The lessons learned from a taxing FPL season

STATS ANALYSIS

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GAMEWEEK 38: Is the last day of the Premier League season a goal-fest?

GAMEWEEK 38 TEAM REVEALS

Mark Sutherns’ FPL Gameweek 38 preview and transfer plans

MARK SUTHERNS AND LUKE WILLIAMS: FPL Gameweek 38 preview and transfer plans

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AZ: My Gameweek 38 team reveal and top three picks for the final day

BEST FPL MANAGERS’ TEAMS ANALYSED

FPL TOP 10K: How many managers used the Free Hit in Gameweek 37?

Meet the Manager: 2x top 1k FPL manager looks ahead to Gameweek 38

MEET THE MANAGER: 2x top 1k FPL manager previews Gameweek 38

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THE GREAT AND THE GOOD: Learning from ‘The Great and The Good’ FPL managers ahead of Gameweek 38

NOTES FROM GAMEWEEK 37

USEFUL TOOLS AND LINKS

READ MORE FPL CONTENT FROM THE FANTASY COMMUNITY HERE

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  1. European Bob
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    First?

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    1. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Man City

      Second
      Liverpool

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  2. Catalan Rangers
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Mane (C), it’s written

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    1. Futureform
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Getting this feeling too.

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    2. LC1
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Yup! Brace at least 😉

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    3. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      The FPL connoisseur‘s choice

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  3. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    My final ever decision this season. 🙂

    Best pick?

    A. Davies
    B. Kulu (-4)
    C. James (-4)

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    1. Sam (Team Sam)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Don't think you're in a unique situation with it being your last decision!

      I'd just play Davies.

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        Hahaha! That’s true! Although some people have a few to make and those on FH have loads 🙂

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    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      A

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        Thank you mate

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    3. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      A

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        Thanks

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    4. LC1
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      A

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        Thanks

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  4. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Where are the team lineup leaks? 🙂

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Liverpool usual leak source at 2.45pm.

      Leicester City probably not happening, the çlubs onto him but today doesn't really matter for the foxes.

      People will need to make up their own minds.

      Bound to be some rumours.

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      1. Bonus magnet
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        You mean her for Leicester

        Wink wink

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  5. Futureform
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Salah - if he starts then which other TWO players make up the front 3?

    A) Jota
    B) Mane
    C) Diaz
    D) Firminho

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    1. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Diaz and mane

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        Not Jota against his former club?

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        1. Futureform
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 3 days ago

          Ah, do you think Jota will start then?

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          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 3 days ago

            I think Salah will start on the bench, based on Salah and the club say they want to be cautious.

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            1. Futureform
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 3 days ago

              Ah I seem. So then probably Mane, Diaz, Jota

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              1. Futureform
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 3 days ago

                *Ah I see

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    2. LC1
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Diaz and Mane

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  6. Sam (Team Sam)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    De Bruyne, Mane, Sterling

    Closest rival has none of them, so I'm bringing one in to captain to hopefully catch up.

    Who is best?

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    1. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Kdb

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    2. Futureform
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Mane.

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    3. Catalan Rangers
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Both

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  7. Junks
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Start one... Who concedes the least ha....

    A. DDG
    B. Foster

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    1. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Ddg

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    2. Futureform
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      DDG

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  8. Hits Central
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Play Dier or Tarkowski?

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    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Dier

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    2. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Dier

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    3. tokara
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      D

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    4. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      D

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  9. Maeki2
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Salah or Kane?

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    1. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Kane

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    2. Futureform
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Kane

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  10. Heisenberg W. W.
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Current Team

    Schmeichel
    Taa-Cancelo-Rjames-Alonso
    Son-Kulu-Saka-Salah-Raphina
    NKetiah

    Ramsdale-Pukki-Amartey Dennis

    1.Hold Salah
    Yes or No

    2. Kane or Vardy

    3. Maddison or Diaz

    4. Leading ML by 3pts
    -4 or -8

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  11. marcos11
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Son/Diaz or KDB/Kulu?

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    1. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Son and diaz

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    2. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      SD

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    3. DoubleAKash
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Son + Diaz

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  12. Better Call Raul
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Would you

    Salah -> Mane (-4)

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    1. Futureform
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      It's all about does Salah start, isn't it?! So tricky!

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    2. LC1
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      I am doing this and captaining Mane

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    3. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Asking myself the same question…

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  13. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Would you do Kulu to Maddy for -4, as an insurance to cover rival ?

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    1. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Bit of a side way move imo

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    2. Ruinenlust
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      No

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    3. Futureform
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      If its cover and you can afford the -4, I'd go for it.

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    4. marcos11
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Not for a hit, Kulu could well return

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  14. brixtonBob
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Good chance of VVD playing ?

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    1. PartyTime
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Yes imo

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  15. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Play White or Gordon?

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    1. Futureform
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      White

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    2. BurlingtonDriftersFC
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      same dilemma here - White, I think

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    3. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      White

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  16. Akshatjazz
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Will you take out Zaha for Barnes and Saka for Diaz if chasing points ?

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    1. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Keep saka get rid of Zaha

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      1. Akshatjazz
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        thoughts on Alonso ? wat shld i do with him ?

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        1. Heisenberg W. W.
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 3 days ago

          Can go either way based on tuchel's comments. Depends who you have on your bench to cover

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  17. tommo1989
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Is Coutinho to Mount worth it for a hit?

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    1. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Not really as one return won't justify the move

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Considering this myself.

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  18. Teamok
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Saka or Nketiah in 11?

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    1. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Saka

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      1. Teamok
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        Thanks

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  19. Lingard’s Shin Guards
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    choose one
    A) Salah, Gordon -> Diaz, Maddison (-4)
    B) Salah, Gordon -> Diaz, Mount (-4)
    C) Salah -> Mane (play pukki)
    D) Pukki -> Toney

    cheers

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    1. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      A or D

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  20. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    FH38. Going full differential compared to my ML leader.

    Dubravka (3.9)

    Alonso Matip Sessegnon (BWilliams Tsimi)

    Salah KdB Bowen Kulu (Brownhill)

    Lukaku Vardy(c) Toney

    How is she looking?

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      A bit brave if Alonso or Vardy don't start.

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    2. marcos11
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Don’t know if Lukaku will start, would probably go Kane instead

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    3. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Salah and Lukaku to Mane and Kane still

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    4. M2.0
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Mane over Salah

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  21. Legohair
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Still no latest news about Salah?

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Likely no substantive news till 2.45 pm.

      I had heard he was preparing for the game.

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  22. The Final Boss
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Guys Rudiger zaha to matip mount -4? Especially if we get early news on Rudiger?

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    1. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      It’s Rudiger’s final match at Chelsea so would expect him to start.

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    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      No

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    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Tuchel has said Rudiger will start

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  23. iL PiStOlErO
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Any suggestion of using last ft?

    Mendy
    TAA Cancelo T.Silva
    Son Saka Mahrez Maddison Gordon
    Kane Mateta Greenwood

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  24. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Best player with a shot of two attacking returns? Go…!

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    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Kane

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    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Forden

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    3. thegame983
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Maddison

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    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Son

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        apart from Son 🙂

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    5. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Mane

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  25. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Too much of a gamble to hveToney -4 over Pukki?

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    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Yes, no hit

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  26. McPollolocco
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Schmeichel or Ederson to start? Have also Laporte

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    1. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Ederson

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  27. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Who to start?
    A. Matip (already have TAA)
    B. Toney

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    1. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      B

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    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      A

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    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      B

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  28. iL PiStOlErO
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Typing fail on post above. GTG? Or cpt Sonny?

    Mendy
    TAA Cancelo T.Silva
    Son Saka Mahrez Maddison Gordon
    Kane(C) Mateta Nketiah

    Dubravka Gordon Veltman White

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    1. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      X2 Gordon? Would captain Son

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      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        Typo again, I am little drunk waiting for Milan to play his game, thats the main game for me today, this is just to finish season in best way. Cheers.

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  29. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Would you sell Weghorst or Richarlison for Kane?

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    1. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Weg

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    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Obviously

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      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        ?

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        1. Mozumbus
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 3 days ago

          Weg

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        2. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 3 days ago

          They were being glib- as phrased, your question was a yes/no one, not a which question.

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    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Weghorst

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    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Weg

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    5. iL PiStOlErO
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Anyday

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  30. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Which keeper to start S or D?

    Schmeichel/Dubravka
    James TAA Laporte
    Salah Son Diaz Saka Mount
    Vardy Jesus Nketiah

    Coutinho KWP Doherty

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