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FPL December 6

The FPL half-term report: Bournemouth

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Our Fantasy Premier League (FPL) restart coverage continues with a review of all 20 Premier League clubs’ seasons so far.

In this Half-Term Report series, we look at which FPL players and teams have been top of the class in 2022/23 to date and who should be consigned to the Fantasy naughty step.

FPL bosses get unlimited transfers before Gameweek 17, so these articles will hopefully help you pinpoint some key targets for the Boxing Day resumption.

Next up is Bournemouth, who confirmed Gary O’Neil as their head coach last month after 12 matches as caretaker boss.

ATTACK: SEASON SO FAR

TotalRank v other clubs (adjusted per game)
Goals scored1813th
Shots12220th
Shots in the box8920th
Shots on target4818th=
Big chances1720th
Expected goals (xG)11.7720th
Non-penalty expected goals (NPxG)11.7720th

Aside from the actual goals scored column, Bournemouth’s key attacking metrics make for grim reading, as they sit bottom of the pile for shots, shots in the box, big chances, expected goals (xG) and non-penalty expected goals (NPxG).

Under O’Neil, they have rarely been entertaining, yet it’s worth noting they scored eight goals in their last three games before the World Cup break, showing more quality in the attacking third.

Indeed, against Everton in Gameweek 16, the Cherries registered their most xG (2.49), most shots (16), shots in the box (12) and shots on target (eight) in a single match this season.

Overall, it’s three wins, four draws and four losses for Bournemouth under their new manager. As a result, they now sit 14th in the Premier League table, three points above the relegation zone.

Above: How Bournemouth compare to other Premier League sides for minutes per NPxG across 2022/23

DEFENCE: SEASON SO FAR

Haaland Foden


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  1. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Would you make any of these transfers with remaining round of 16 transfers to set up for quarter finals

    A Alvarez to Richarlison
    B Klaesson to Rabiot
    C Perisic to Pacqueta

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    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Yes I'd do all of them. Brazil players my priority to get in.

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    2. The Mentaculus
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      1 year, 5 months ago

      A - definitely
      B - yes but low priority
      C - would prefer 3x def & 2x fwd from Brazil, but if you're going a different way then Paqeuta is ok. Certainly wouldn't keep Perisic

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      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Hard to look past Messi & Mbappe though.

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        1. dunas_dog
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          • 8 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Yes got them and keeping

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        2. The Mentaculus
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          1 year, 5 months ago

          I'm selling Messi

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          1. dunas_dog
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            • 8 Years
            1 year, 5 months ago

            So are you going for front 3 of Neymar Richarlison Mbappe - I think if you look at Mbappe Neymar Messi in fantasy football terms he probably is third

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            1. The Mentaculus
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              Yep that'll be me. Its not really an overall FF ranking so much as I think Brazil v Croatia is the tie I'm most certain of in the round

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        3. Crystal Alice
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          • 5 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          I'm selling Messi. Going death or glory on Netherlands to maximise differential

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      2. dunas_dog
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        • 8 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Trouble is Messi Mbappe not going anywhere and can’t really afford Neymar or Vinicius as third striker

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  2. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Rabiot or Enzo Fernandez?

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    1. Catilo
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      • 9 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I had Enzo on the knockout round. He played really deep. Sold him for paqueta.

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  3. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Choose:

    A) Paqueta & E.Fernandez
    B) Casemiro & Mac Allister

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    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      A

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    2. dunas_dog
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      • 8 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      A

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    3. St Pauli Walnuts
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      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      A by miles

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  4. I Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Which of these defenders, if any, would you sell for Dumfries in the next round?

    Alba, Marquinhos, Hernandez, Otamendi, Shaw.

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    1. dunas_dog
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      • 8 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Probably Shaw, then Otamendi( assuming Spain progress)

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    2. dusky
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Definitely not Marquinhos/Alba. But depends on money as well, as Dumfries costs 6M, exept Alba (6M) or Marquinhos (5,5M) the rest costs only 5M.

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      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        So maybe worth the risk to go without Dumfries and use my transfers elsewhere?

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    3. Crystal Alice
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      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Otamendi. otherwise you're forcing a transfer next matchday

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  5. Mozumbus
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Who's the best Swiss midfielder?
    Thanks

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  6. GW17: Is KDB a must-own?
    Az
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    1 year, 5 months ago

    Afternoon all!

    Let's get some GW17 chat going!

    Kevin De Bruyne. Awful World Cup for him, and for Belgium, but it means a nice long rest ahead of the restart.

    Is he a must-have now? Or are Haaland and Salah still clear if going with two premiums?

    Is 3 heavies the way forward now?

    What's your plans with him?

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    1. The Mentaculus
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      1 year, 5 months ago

      Shhh, the World Cup is still on, dont you know? 😛

      I'm not sure he's going to be like 60%+ EO "essential", but it's going to take a lot to budge me from Haaland & KDB as my 2 main City players for the rest of the season. Foden's triple benching, coinciding with Halaand's absence left a big City void in my team that I don't want to see again. As long as Pep deems Foden sufficiently immature as to need teaching a lesson via benching, KDB eclipses him for me.

      2 premiums or 3 will depend on other factors like Kane's fitness, Darwin's form/nailedness

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    2. dunas_dog
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      • 8 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      KDB very much in plans

      Plan is 3 City- Haaland KDB Cancelo
      Probably no Salah but Darwin in front 3
      alongside Mitrovic.
      Probably no Kane but may have Kulusevski in midfield

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      1. KingZamalek
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Kulu won't be in XI with how Richa is playing. Son and Kane can't be benched.

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        1. The Mentaculus
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          Whatever god has possessed Richarlison will leave his body once he leaves the Brazil squad.

          I have Kulusevski in one of my 2 main drafts also, although its the "benching headache" draft so I could bench him from time to time

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          1. kevinjj123
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            • 2 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            lol.. whatever god you say

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    3. RedLightning
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      • 13 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I think three premiums is the way to go - Haaland plus any two out of Kane, Salah and KDB.
      Haaland is the only must-have of these four.

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    4. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Kane and Haaland for me

      KDB if I can afford as a third premium but not instead of those two

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  7. fenixri
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Anyone going without Mbappe next round?

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    1. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
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      • 3 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Seems like suicide unless you're playing a format that allows multiple teams and you want a draft that's stacked with England. Giroud cannot cover, only supplement imo.

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    2. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Not convinced England can stop him

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    3. St Pauli Walnuts
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      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      50/50 who goes through but I think he scores this game and then if France do go through you'd want him next round. If you have (which almost everyone does), he's a hold for me.

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  8. Jengkreng
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Neymar or vin jr to pair with richarlison and mbappe.

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    1. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
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      • 3 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Neymar, Brazil will ramp up the playacting and get more pens as opponents become more difficult.

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      1. Jengkreng
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Thanks..yep..i think neywar have good advantage as penalty taker

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    2. The Mentaculus
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      1 year, 5 months ago

      Probably going with Neymar but I have thought about Vini. Juranovic hasn't looked that convincing to me, whereas Croatia's mids should be able to do a better job of tracking Neymar. I think Brazil will get more penetration down the Croatia's right flank, especially if Sosa is back (with the mighty Gvardiol covering the left too). But then Neymar will probably end up drifting down that side too.

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    3. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Pens and Brazil track record make it Neymar. I'm going without though, eek.

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  9. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Saka, Maddison or Luiz Diaz?

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  10. PompeyUpNorth!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Advice required please. Top of ML, top 5 win something, only 8 points separating 5th from top, so it’s close
    I have Alba, Bruno and Olmo to play, the rest just have 2.
    Do I Captain Bruno when I’m on Messi with 14 banked?

    A. YES, go for it!
    B. No, too much of a punt
    C. No, Captain Olmo

    Cheers!

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

      If I was going to swap, it'd be for Olmo. So B or C, for me.

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    2. The Mentaculus
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      1 year, 5 months ago

      Hmm not for me. Think both these games will be tight. Would be surprised if anyone gets more than 1 attacking return

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      1. PompeyUpNorth!
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        • 11 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Hmmm, mixed views so far then thank you

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    3. Taegugk Warrior
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Same boat. And will go to A

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    4. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
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      • 3 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I would stick with Messi, think you might have fomo kicking in for not switching to Mbappe or a Brazilian but that ship has sailed.

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      1. PompeyUpNorth!
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        • 11 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Yes probably. You’re right thanks.. I’m still doing well so no point in taking big risks I guess

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        1. Taegugk Warrior
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          What risk you will take…? Olmo or Bruno…?

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  11. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Do you think there’ll be any upset today?

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    1. The Mentaculus
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      Certainly more chance than the last couple of days. Ultimately I think Spain & Portugal win 1-0, but 0-0 pens wouldn't be out of the question for Spain, and I'm not sure if Switzerland winning would be that much of a shock really

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

    Spain: Unai Simón; Marcos Llorente, Rodri, Laporte, Jordi Alba; Gavi, Busquets, Pedri; Ferran Torres, Asensio, Dani Olmo

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

      Morocco: Bono; Mazraoui, Aguerd, Saïss, Hakimi; Amrabat, Amallah, Ounahi; Boufal, En-Nesyri, Ziyech

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    2. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Cheers. Something up with Carvajal or is he not nailed?

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    3. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Olmo to Ascensio done!

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

        Asensio is usually first forward to be subbed.

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  13. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Struggling to go with the threemium, and have come up with the following:

    Kepa,
    Trippier, Cancelo, Gabriel
    Salah, Foden, Rashford, Martinelli
    Darwin, (H)aaland, Mitro

    (Ward, Patterson, Pereira, Neco)

    0.7 ITB

    Thoughts? Can squeeze to Foden > KDB if I do Darwin > Nketiah and Patterson to a non playing 5th bench player.

    Feels a bit too loose though...

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    1. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Threemium works much better without Cancelo. If he's non-negotiable for you then this structure is probably better

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    2. St Pauli Walnuts
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      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I like it

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    3. ryacoo
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      • 8 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Almiron and Kane over Salah and Darwin imo

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  14. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Fun fact:
    If Spain and Portugal qualify for QF it will be tightest QF in WC history - all 8 teams ranked inside FIFA top 12 spots!

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  15. Ajaxeeding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Should I sub in Saiss for MARQUINHOS‘a 1 pointer?

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    1. dunas_dog
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      • 8 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Yes

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      1. Ajaxeeding
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        • 5 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Thanks!

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  16. FFscouter
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Doing well this matchday so don't have room for all subs. Dilemma is whether to sub on Alba (MOR) for Otamendi who got 4 points. Do I play conservative or gamble?

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  17. FFscouter
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 5 months ago

    NEW POST

    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2022/12/06/morocco-v-spain-team-news-asensio-starts-morata-benched/

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  18. PompeyUpNorth!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Help ! Di Maria to who for 8.5?
    De Paul and McCallister have been suggested so far …
    I’m thinking Bergwijn though?
    Running out of time now. 5 transfers left

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    1. PompeyUpNorth!
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      • 11 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Oh dear god I wish I hadn’t had 5 pints!

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  19. PompeyUpNorth!
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    • 11 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Di Maria to who please ? Someone say Bergwijn…

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    1. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Bergwijn

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      1. PompeyUpNorth!
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        • 11 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Thank you LOL!

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        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          I just budget hacked my way to Bergwijn trying to salvage something today

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  20. The Mentaculus
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    • 2 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    I'm on the ropes with 5x Brazil. And I have no Messi 😎

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