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The complete guide to UCL Fantasy Matchday 1: Best players, captains + strategies

6 September 2022 203 comments
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This week sees the UEFA Champions League (UCL) return for 2022/23, which means the competition’s official Fantasy game is also back.

We’ve collated all of our content for Matchday 1 on this page to help with dilemmas regarding your squad, captaincy and upcoming strategy ahead of the UCL deadline on Tuesday 6 September at 17:45 BST.

Don’t forget to join the official FFScout UCL League (Pin code: 75L4Q5EA10).

SIGN UP TO PLAY UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FANTASY HERE

UCL FANTASY BASICS

WHICH PLAYERS TO PICK?

MATCHDAY 1

OTHER UCL GAMES

SPITCH

There is also a preview for SPITCH’s UEFA Champions League contest, where managers choose 11 players predicted to succeed within the game’s sophisticated scoring system.

They can also choose to under or over their ₵1,200 budget – this will determine how many positive or negative points they begin the round with.

Alongside the season-long cash prize option, there are numerous ‘Classic’ games that split each Matchday into two separate games (for example, 1a on Tuesday and 1b on Wednesday).

Make sure to check out this Matchday 1 article, as well as joining Scout’s SPITCH UCL community.

FANSLIDE

There are four opportunities to play Fanslide in Matchday 1:

  • Dinamo Zagreb v Chelsea (Tuesday)
  • PSG v Juventus (Tuesday)
  • Ajax v Rangers (Wednesday)
  • Napoli v Liverpool (Wednesday)

If you’re new to Fanslide, it’s a free game to play that takes part live, in one-off fixtures. Just ‘slide’ in three players at any one time and they will score single, double and treble points between them. There are loads of ways to win or lose such points.

Yet the skill comes in judging when you think players are about to make an impact and managing their time wisely, as each one is only available for a maximum of 20 minutes per match. The first three ‘slides’ per half are free, the rest cost two points.

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  1. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    How does this look:

    Vlachodimos
    Hernandez Guerriero Otamendi
    Hazard Reus Nkunku (c) Florentino
    Neymar Lewandowski Mbappe

    Grbic Perisic Kounde Hojberg

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    1. nerd_is_the_werd
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Jorginho on the bench so had to make some further tweaks.

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

      Double PSG attack against a poor Juve it’s nit a bad shout as they score goals for fun

      Not sure on Hazard & Florentino but he’s cheap as chips

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  2. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Meyer in for Vlacho?

    It will help me upgrade Reinildo to Chilwell.

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    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yes do itt

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      1. ☈☾
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers

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    2. lugs
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      if you're using chips early yep, i just did the same but with Chilwell in for Ake

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      1. ☈☾
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yep

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    3. putana
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      does meyer start?

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      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yes

        https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2035653--dortmund-vs-copenhagen/lineups/

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      2. Jebiga
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        yes, look lineups, you have perin/grbic combo as well

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    4. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Is Vlacho not playing?

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      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Later. Think OP just wants to save money downgrading him

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      2. ☈☾
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        He is. Meyer is 1m cheaper

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

    Would you change anything here?

    Pope
    TAA Cancelo James Perisic
    Salah Martinelli Rashford
    Haaland Toney Mitrovic
    Ward Saliba Bailey Andreas

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Beautiful
      Obvs Perisic will be frustrating to own.

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    2. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Just Perisic to Trippier

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

        Double up on Newcastle defence?

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    3. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Wildcard?

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

        No I already have that team but with GroB over Rashford, annoyingly I started the season with Rashford too!

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        1. Prinzhorn
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Why GroB over Trossard/MacAllie?

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

            I brought GroB in for Rashford weeks ago

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    4. Arn De Gothia
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Mitro->Isak?

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  4. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Post from earlier. Got some good tips and thanks for those. But after some more.

    I've become a completely clueless manager. I'm not improving, I'm regressing. So any help would be much appreciated. I'm feeling recklessI and don't mind taking a hit. I've essentially wanted to get a third striker for weeks now. All my moves have been boring and 2 weeks late.
    I'm going to wild card over the international break so short term moves.
    I have 2 FT's & 0.9 in the bank.

    Ederson
    TAA James Cucu Walker
    Salah Marti Diaz GroB
    Haaland Jesus

    Iversen Neco Andreas Archer

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

      Fabio Borges: "Just because someone blanked twice in a row, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he is suddenly a bad pick and the same applies to poker – just because you lost one hand, it doesn’t mean that you played it poorly.

      I think that being able to distance myself from the short-term results is one of my biggest strengths in FPL and poker played a huge part in that."

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2020/07/15/top-fpl-tips-and-advice-from-ffscout-hall-of-fame-number-three-fabio-borges/

      Try not to go on tilt horse. Stay calm, think long-term. This is how you become better.

      Are any of those players actually bad picks?

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      1. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Correct. Good decisions, bad outcomes, dark side of probability. Marathon not a sprint...

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      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Namaste mother effer.

        I’ve wanted a third striker for most of the season so far.
        What do you think about a very short term punt of Diaz and Archer to Rashford and Mitro? Then wild card.

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

          Sounds fine to me.

          Personally I don't care about a third striker. I'm sticking with Robbo instead.

          Mitro and Toney have done well, but I doubt they'll continue at the same rate.

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          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Well I’ve held off due to lack of funds. I’ve been waiting to get in Mitro. Wanted to get him the week after Chelsea but I’m getting very bored.

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

              Fair. It's only a game after all, gotta play the way you enjoy, or no point playing.

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

      Cucu to Trippier is a good move.

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah him or James. Just feel it’s too soft though. I’ve had no aggression for a few years and am getting tired of the soft approach.

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      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Or Walker

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

          yeah

          Walker.

          Or Diaz and Archer to BHA mid and Mitrovic?

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          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            I got in Macallister in draft last week should have done the same.

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  5. Zladan
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    RMT:

    Made a few changes given Chelsea and Dortmund team sheets.

    See the below as a FH as I completely change the team for next week and the week after.

    Haaland Lewa (C2) Werner
    Nkunku (C1) Reus JMario Bergwijn Torres
    Meunier Guerreiro James Kounde Ota
    Kepa Grbic

    LL in MD2, WC in MD3.

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  6. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    jump in
    Join My UCL League
    DontMissThatPenMyFriend
    League Code
    49X3NB4905
    https://gaming.uefa.com/en/uclfantasy/leagues/49X3NB4905/0044006F006E0074004D006900730073005400680061007400500065006E004D00790046007200690065006E0064/Jim%20Reinhart

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    1. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      4 times and counting....

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      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        We turned the page, and its deadline time in 20mins. Normal FPL service will resume shortly, don't worry. 🙂

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

      I’m in mate, Amy thoughts on my team below…

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    3. nerd_is_the_werd
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Also in....

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    4. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Lol great team name whoever has Mané vs Food

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      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        That you Lugs? I see Aubameyang

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        1. lugs
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          no lol i'm in there though "Foyth Me"

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  7. Mr. Mystic
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Dalot or Fofana?

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    1. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Both..

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  8. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Last one.. for just MD1

    Reinildo or Rensch?

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Rensch

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      1. ☈☾
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Ty

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

    Chaps any glaring mistakes here. I am thinking Alvarez starts for City tonight as a 6m punt thst could bear fruit…

    Just typing some of these names out was an ordeal in itself!

    Vlachodimos,Grbic
    Mendez, Guerriero, Otamendi, Dias, Chilwell
    KDB, Nkunku, Bergwijn, Mario, Kvaratskhelia
    Alvarez, Lewandowski, Mbappe

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      What, you didn't fancy typing out Odysseas Vlachodimos in full? Love that name.

      Not too sure about Alvarez & the striker spots are, for me, too precious for a risk like that. But if you're confident he starts...

      Don't see any "glaring mistakes"

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    2. nerd_is_the_werd
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Would personally stay away from City Sevilla (a) seems quite hard.
      Alvarez will get some minutes, can't see any issue there for a punt.

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

        Seville are having a shocking season & haven’t won a game yet

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      2. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Seen their La Liga results?

        Osasuna 2-1 Sevilla
        Sevilla 1-1 Valladolid
        Almeria 2-1 Sevilla
        Sevilla 0-3 Barcelona

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  10. Jebiga
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Join Champions league:

    https://gaming.uefa.com/en/uclfantasy/leagues/53JAUNEU08/004300680061006D00700069006F006E00730020006C00650061006700750065/Djapex

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

      I’m in, cheers

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    2. nerd_is_the_werd
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Also in...

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  11. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Keep getting bottomed.

    2FT and 0.9 in the bank. Would you move Perisic to Fofana? Im looking at Pope and Mitro in on 2FT the following GW.

    Sanchez Ward
    TAA Saliba Trips Perisic Neco
    Salah Gundo Trossard Marti Andreas
    Haaland Toney Jesus

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Zip

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      1. Weak Become Heros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Fantastic.

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  12. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I'm done 🙂

    Perin - Grbic
    Chilwell - Meunier - Guerreiro - Kounde - Otamendi
    Nkunku - Reus - Torres - Bergwijn - Joao Mario
    Lewandowski - Benzema - Ramos

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    1. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Why not Mayer over Perin ? 🙂

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  13. The Red Devil
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Trubin/Hraedecky
    Cancelo/Chilwell/Guerrero/Reinildo/Nuno
    Taylor/Nkunku/Florentina/Goncalves/Musiala
    Lewa/Haaland/Benzema

    thoughts?

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    1. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Kvaratshelia, Reus and Mario are must have

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      1. The Red Devil
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Goncalves to reus?

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    2. lugs
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      looks a bit unbalanced with so much invested up front and in defense, not sure Cancelo is worth his price tbh

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      1. The Red Devil
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        donwgrade cancelo & upgrade florentina?

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        1. lugs
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          not sure who that is so yes lol

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          1. The Red Devil
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            cancelo to otamendi
            Florentino to Mario
            K Taylor to Kvarat

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            1. lugs
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              good moves if you were able to do it in time

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              1. The Red Devil
                • 10 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Hope kvarat makes up for the 6 point gap between cancelo & Otamendi

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          2. The Red Devil
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florentino_Lu%C3%ADs

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  14. Mr. Mystic
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Which for 5th defender?
    A) Dalot
    B) Fofana

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    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      А

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  15. InsertPunHere
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    *NON-UCL ALERT*
    Am I good to roll my transfer this week?

    Pope Ward
    Trent Cancelo Trippier Saliba Neco
    Salah Zaha Martinelli Groß Andreas
    Haaland Jesus Toney

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  16. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Lewa + Fodder
    Vinicius Jr + Fodder

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  17. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Looking to GW8 would you rather have Jesus @ Brentford or Isak (h) to Bournemouth?

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    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Isaaaak

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    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Do you know much about Isak?

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

      Jesus

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

      Second one looks like a decent punt, although both could easily return. Am thinking that I might bin Jésus after that particular fixture myself...

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

    Is Persisic to TAA worth a hit? Think I've got very lucky with my lack of Liverpool and small at the back team, but fancy him to score well against Wolves

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    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't. Wolves are strong defensively and TAA hasn't really got going yet.

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  19. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    And pants down!

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  20. AD105
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Would you prefer to bring in Dalot or Saliba atm? Or someone else for 4.8 or less?

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    1. FMPM
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Dalot more attacking

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  21. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I'm glad I'm on a train and not watching Chelsea concede again.

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  22. AD105
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Perisic/Diaz/Archer > Dalot/Rash/Mitro for a -4? Rest of team below

    Sanchez Ward
    TAA Cancelo Perisic* Tripps Cucu
    Salah Diaz* Martinelli Gross Pereira
    Haaland Jesus Archer*

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  23. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Nice dink by Orsic

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

      Who was at fault for the goal?

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      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        High line was at fault, Fofana lost his man.

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

          Ta

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  24. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Guerreiro, Reus and Meunier owner 😀

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    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Blimey. I have the first two but not Meunier.

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