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

    People considering using a wildcard around gw26 to avoid a couple of blanks for Liverpool or Spurs could get burnt.

    It's only one game they miss, maybe gw29 but you'd want to wildcard to get them back in ideally!

    I always think a wildcard is best held to get you out of a tricky situation or to respond to right away changes like the Haaland opportunity before Christmas.

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      There are may ways to WC - some do it when their team requires it and others from a point of strength.

      I would rather WC and maximise points potential from the 2 best teams in the league than WC to fill my squad up with players from poor teams.

      If anything it's refreshing to see manager adopting their own strategy - in recent years it feels like most have used the same strategy. There will be a lot of variance between now and GW38.

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

        Yeah, I agree.

        I think the excess of double gws previously with COVID or the Queen's funeral put a bit of a straight jacket on the chip strategy.

        Last season the WC to dgw BB worked for many but it's less obvious this year and more flexible.

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        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Yup, I think this is the first 'normal' season in a while in regards to blanks, doubles etc. I personally have WC'd this week even though my team was decent and ranked quite well (12k).

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

            Wow

            Flying

            Good luck

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  2. LC1
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Completely stuck on what to do here chaps and would really appreciate any advice;

    Leno
    Porro Bell Trippier
    KDB Foden Saka Palmer Gordon*
    Haaland(c) Watkins

    Areola Gabriel Estu Archer

    0.5 ITB and FT used.

    Was always set on Saka > Jota and then Porro to VVD to give me Lpool coverage for BUR and then DGW but now debating as to whether bringing in Jota for Saka for a -4 is worth it..

    Won't be able to bring in any Lpool unless I downgrade someone like Saka..

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    1. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Thinking the same. Not 100% sure if it is worth bringing Pool attackers since none of them are exactly nailed for players that have same amount of fixtures over 3 gameweeks and are nailed. Going to be very tricky

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    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I would feel extremely uncomfortable without one of Jota/Darwin for the next 2 GW. I would take Saka out.

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      1. LC1
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thanks mate.

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    3. Conners
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I think I'd wait a week, then do Porro / Gordon to Van Hecke / Jota.

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      1. LC1
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        This is a really good shout tbh and one I hadn't thought of.

        However, I am able to afford these moves right now but looks as though Jota will go up in price and Van Hecke too, so it's likely I won't be able to afford them after this GW.

        Thank you

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

      You do need a plan.

      Can you manage something different like Porro to VVD?

      Not sure of the price difference off the top of my head!

      Is Gordon to Diaz way out?

      Otherwise Watkins is the enabling move, but who too?

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      1. LC1
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Unfortunately not mate.

        Can't afford to get VVD or Jota / Diaz unless I downgrade Watkins or Saka, and both have great fixtures.

        Very tricky!!

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

          Keep Saka and sacrifice Watkins.

          Would that give you Nunez and VVD and lose Estu or Porro?

          Or just do Trippier to VVD, does that help you afford Jota and retain Saka?

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          1. LC1
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Yes, can afford Watkins & Estu / Porro to Darwin & VVD.

            Trippier to VVD doesn't allow me anything else tbh.

            Appreciate the good advice mate.

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  3. Rodney
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Will be rolling next week so have two FT's for BGW so I can field 11. I have no LIV in squad for their DGW or home game vs Burnley, so with that in mind am considering moving a BGW player on to get one in. So with that in mind:

    A) Porro to TAA
    or
    B) Palmer to Jota

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    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B as Palmer has MCI away GW25 so that's 2 weeks at least you won't play him.

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    2. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      If I had to choose then B. Porro is a good player to have post bgw26 and I do believe that only 1 Liverpool player could be enough for 24 + dgw25.

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    3. Rhodes your boat
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B for me

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    4. Phil's Stamps
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

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    5. Rodney
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Thanks all. Confirmed my thoughts.

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  4. Super John McGinn-
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    How do I get Haaland back here then?

    Raya
    TAA, Porro, Gabriel
    KDB, Bowen, Foden, Palmer
    Watkins, Solanke, Alvarez

    Turner, Garnacho, Moreno, Gusto

    2 FT 6.2 ITB

    A) Moreno + Alvarez > 3.8 + Haaland
    B) Watkins + Alvarez > Darwin + Haaland
    C) Porro + Bowen + Alvarez > Van Hecke + Jota + Haaland (-4)
    D) Moreno + Bowen + Alvarez > Van Hecke/Brainthwaite + L.Diaz + Haaland (-4)
    E) Other

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    1. Phil's Stamps
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

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

      B.

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    3. Conners
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Think I prefer C from those.

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      1. Tanaka'd
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Think I'd go C too

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    4. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      C

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    5. LC1
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      C looks juicy

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  5. aapoman
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    2ft and 1.2itb. Konsa injury royally screwed me last week with points and for bgw26...

    Ederson
    TAA Saliba Porro
    Saka Foden Richalison Palmer
    Haaland Watkins Solanke

    Dubravka; Garnacho, Konsa*, Colwill*

    Basically feel like I have 2 options.
    A. Bring in Jota this week for Saka which books hits for bgw26
    B. Play passive and do Colwill* -> Alex Moreno to prepare for bgw26. Locks in the plan to manage until gw30/31 without WC or FH.

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    1. HODGE
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Watkins to the Luton striker upgrade, Garnacho to Jota

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    2. Phil's Stamps
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Dough-boy in for Colwill.

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      1. aapoman
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Holyy! Actually a goated move. Pretty much solves all the issues I have with the other moves I was considering

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  6. Rhodes your boat
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Initial plan was Bowen to jota but now that Bowen has a fixture in 29 who should I sell?

    A) Saka
    B) Bowen
    C) Gordon (no direct route to Salah if he’s fit)

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      C

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    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Salah hasn't trained (or at least from pics and videos)

      Sell Gordon, he's injured and Howe's a liar on timeframes

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  7. DanLFC1
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Ok but when’s the press conferences …

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    1. Skonto Rigga
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Ask and ye shall receive

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  8. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Would you get Garnacho or Barkley as cheap enabler to start (or rotate with Estu / Branthwaite) at least as far as GW26-28 time?

    I like Garnacho better but only being swayed to Barkley bc of DGWs, despite them being tough fixtures… and Barkley also obviously leaves me with an extra blanker in GW26, but that can be navigated

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    1. Phil's Stamps
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Barkley. Decent double in 28 and probably a fixture in 29 too.

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    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Ross the Boss, Ross the Boss!

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  9. Friday's Press Conference Times
    Skonto Rigga
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Morning, all! Here are today's press conference times (in GMT):

    9.30am - Howe
    1pm - O'Neil, Postecoglou, Pochettino
    1.30pm - Guardiola, Arteta, Klopp, Moyes, Nuno, Edwards, Silva, Iraola, Maldera (in for De Zerbi)
    2pm - Emery

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

      Cheers

      The usual 1.30 rumble!

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    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I’m not going to listen, all the fun is in the waiting!

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  10. HODGE
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Bench 1?

    A) Watkins (Man U at home)
    B) Solanke (FUlham away)

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Solanke

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  11. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Took a -8 and left with this team, would you hit the WC button?

    Raya
    Gusto Doughty Taa
    Jota KDB Saka Richy Palmer

    Turner Mengi Burn Archer

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    1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Strikers are Haaland & Alvarez*

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  12. andre_c
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Any ideas here? Trying to fit Darwin and Jota in but really short on cash.
    My team value is horrible for this time of the season at $102.1. Every season I seem to struggle with increasing my team value, don't know why.

    Neto
    Gabriel - Estup - Doughty
    KDB - Foden - Saka - Palmer
    Haaland - Watkins - Solanke

    Areola - Gross - Gusto - Branthwaite

    1FT - $0.1ITB

    Thanks

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    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      The same front 7 that I have for this week.

      I guess you have to sacrify Saka and Solanke if you need both Darwin & Jota.

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    2. Phil's Stamps
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Does Palmer->Barkley & Solanke->Darwin work?

      One Liverpool attacker is enough.

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  13. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    1 FT and 0.7 ITB. I'm considering to buy Jota, but not finding a good way to do it.

    Dubravka / Areola
    TAA - Porro - Udogie
    KDB - Foden - Saka - Palmer
    Haaland - Watkins - Solanke
    Bench: Gordon, Gabriel, Lascelles

    Some possible routes. Is there any good way? Feel free to suggest please.
    A : Palmer + Solanke > Jota + Adbayo
    B : Gordon + Palmer > Jota + 4.3 bench, e.g. Chukwuemeka

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    1. Phil's Stamps
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A out of those.

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      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Praise Phil!

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        1. Phil's Stamps
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Bring forth the holy hit-grenade!

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      2. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thanks. I have 2 more options. What do you think?

        C : Palmer + Porro > Jota + 3.8 perma bench
        D : Gordon + Porro > Jota + Mengi/Bell from Luton

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        1. Phil's Stamps
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Maybe D, but I think I still prefer A.

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  14. VardysParty
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Wanting to get some pool cover in:

    A) Palmer and Porro -> Jota and Bell

    B) Palmer, Watkins and Colwill -> Jota, Darwin and Bell (-4)

    Thanks

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    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Umm.. Selling Porro is another interesting way to get Jota.

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  15. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Morning folks,

    Should I (c) Jota or KDB?

    Start Martínez (h) to United or Raya @ West Ham?

    Thanks

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Jota and Raya

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  16. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Done Solanke to Darwin for free this week. Thoughts on Porro Palmer to Gvardiol Diaz -4 next week as some differentials? Otherwise I was set on getting Jota.

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    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Actually not sure who is more likely to play GW 27 - Jota or Diaz, I will defo want some Pool in my team, Darwin will go after GW25.

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Don’t like Díaz as a pick, Jota far more clinical. I had Gvardiol for months and I barely remember a clean sheet.

        Playing twice is one thing but the inevitable consolation goal will most likely leave you with a grand total of 4 points in the DGW.

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    2. Phil's Stamps
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I wouldn't bother with city defence or Diaz, get Jota. I think Dougherty is a great punt considering his double in 28 and likely fixture in 29 if you need cash.

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  17. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Morning all, GTG here?

    Leno
    TAA Gabriel Porro
    Saka Jota Foden Palmer
    Haaland(c) Nunez Watkins

    Areola *Gordon Gusto Estupinan

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    1. LC1
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yep. Big points incoming

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    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Beautiful Miguel, beautiful! You must be very pleased to share this!

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      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Pretty pretty pretty pleased

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  18. Big W
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    FT Konsa >
    A) Doughty
    B) VVD

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

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    2. Phil's Stamps
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

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      1. Big W
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        great, one of each haa

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        1. Phil's Stamps
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Liverpool defence is leaky and then you have to waste a transfer to remove in 26. you also get -likely- 2 extra fixtures up to 29 with the Luton man.

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  19. The Pep Revolution
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Is anyone else playing the WC this week or is it better to wait?

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

      A few are but generally it's better to wait.

      How many players are injured or need changing?

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      There will be folks in both camps...

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    3. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I would play your wildcard if your team needs it or you think you can take advantage of the weeks ahead. Not because other people are.

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

    Would you start Porro or Gusto this weekend?

    Porro possibly for some attacking returns but Chelsea have a slightly higher clean sheet potential.

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Close one, probably sligthly better attacking potential but with the way Palace are looking I might lean into the Gusto actually

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      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        * attacking potential for Porro

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  21. Sandy Ravage
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Bench one:
    A - Palmer
    B - Alvarez
    C - Watkins

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

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  22. focaccia
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Any thoughts on this team much appreciated. 1FT & £1.4itb…

    Johnstone

    Porro / Gabriel / Trippier

    Saka / Jota (v) / Palmer / Richarlison / Foden

    Watkins / Haaland (C)

    Subs: Areola / Solanke / Estupinan / Taylor

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  23. MikeLowrey
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    A) Saka & Solanke to Foden & Darwin. Palmer to Rodri GW25

    B) TAA & Saka to VVD & KDB. Palmer to Rodri GW25

    C) TAA & Gordon to VVD & Foden. Roll with 4 doublers only for GW25

    Other issues I have is Porro blanking (might hold) and Gordon out this week (benched for Palmer anyway)

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  24. Tonyawesome69
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    I don't think folks need to roll/wait until 25 to get Liverpool players.

    Best time is to jump on now. Plum fixture at home against Burnley

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  25. boc610
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    in his last three away fixtures Solanke has got 32 points. he also scored against fulham in corresponding fixture . so defo bench him

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Haha nice of you to include the Forest game

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      1. boc610
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        so dont include it?

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        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Use as many GW samples as you want to suit your narrative

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          1. boc610
            • 13 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            lol so whats your way to confirm your bias chief? i generally go on points a player actually gets in football matches not magical thinking like fulham suddenly have an air tight defence

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            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 6 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Haha don't forget to add a bit of context behind those points scored.

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            2. x.jim.x
              • 11 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              12 GC in 11 home games is pretty good tbf

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          2. boc610
            • 13 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            if your benching or selling him him please enlighten me, im all ears

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    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Play him, play him!

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    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Only 12 GC in 11 home games for Fulham this season. For some teams with no obvious bench option in their front 8 I think its the right move this week

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      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Promoted to mod? 😮

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        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          🙂
          Aye, newly badged up. Not really sure what I'm doing yet!

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  26. Fuddled FC
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who to sell for Toney/Darwin?

    a) Solanke
    b) Watkins

    Gotta be Solanke right, even with his dgw 28

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    1. Phil's Stamps
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

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  27. MGD
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Bench 1:

    A) Saka (whu)
    B) Palmer (cry)
    C) Solanke (ful)

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    1. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      In a similar position. I have Jota too but don’t have an answer as they are all on pens and against average defences.

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  28. Ruinenlust
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Will Darwin stert?

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    1. Fuddled FC
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Very likely

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  29. kysersosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Benching headache! Who to bench??

    A) Palmer
    B) Saka
    C) Jota
    D) Gross
    E) solanke
    F) Watkins

    TIA

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  30. Tonyawesome69
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Eddie Howe says Anthony Gordon has not trained this week but added: “We're hopeful he'll be back sooner rather than later.”

    https://twitter.com/lee_ryder/status/1755887983595561059?t=Fv0oh5x8aOoFFuqguH9JgA&s=19

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    1. ritzyd
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      That's a sell then - or maybe not - Howe's injury updates are useless . . . .

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      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        "Not trained" is solid gold info from Howe, relatively speaking

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      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Fine to bench this GW and assess for 26. Also good enough reason to sell this GW to Liverpool/City as well

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