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FPL expert Pras’ Gameweek 30 Wildcard team

1 April 2025 352 comments
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In his latest article, Pras – who has finished inside the top 40k of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) in each of the last seven seasons and now ranks 13th in our Live Hall of Fame – is using a Gameweek 30 Wildcard.

I won’t be in the minority that are holding their Wildcard for another week, as I’m now looking at a forward line featuring injured Norwegian and Kiwi assets. It has me wondering if activating the Wildcard now may work better, as it spreads funds and jumps in early on some of the teams doubling. After all, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and Manchester City all have superb entry points.

FIXTURE ASSUMPTIONS

The catch, of course, is that even though we now know the four FA Cup semi-finalists, we’re not yet certain of where the rearranged fixtures will go. 

For my Wildcard draft, I’ll use the below permutations prepared by Jonny Currie from Solio. This basically assumes that Man City, Palace, Aston Villa and Arsenal will double in Gameweek 33 and subsequently blank in Gameweek 34. Likewise, the two FA Cup finalists will double in Gameweek 36 and blank in Gameweek 37.

FPL expert Pras' Gameweek 30 Wildcard team 2

CHIP STRATEGY

Good luck, everyone. We discussed the above and a lot more on the latest episode of The FPL Wire, below.

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  1. Gohn
      8 months, 17 days ago

      is Wood likely to start or play this gameweek?

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      1. Heiro
        • 16 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        no

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    • Atimis
      • 9 Years
      8 months, 17 days ago

      Which one:

      Kerkez Eze

      or

      Munoz 7.2mid

      ?

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      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Have Savinho already, and can't get Newcastleones

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    • jonnybhoy
      • 13 Years
      8 months, 17 days ago

      Best Kluivert replacement?

      A) Rogers
      B) Savinho
      C) Asensio

      Choose one.

      A) AWB
      B) Konsa

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      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        BA

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    • Shark Team
      • 8 Years
      8 months, 17 days ago

      Start Areola or Raya?
      already starting Gabriel

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      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Raya

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      2. Ze_Austin
        • 7 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Raya

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      3. bialk
        • 16 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Raya - all in.

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    • Pomp and Circumstance
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 months, 17 days ago

      for captain--are people going with Salah, or taking a chance on Marmoush?

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      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Salah

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    • ubermann
      • 13 Years
      8 months, 17 days ago

      As Kluivert seemingly semi-risky for playtime, who do you play?

      Currently on WC

      A. Saka
      B. Kluivert?
      C. Others?

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      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        A, dropped Kluivert

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      2. Powers106
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Parked him on the bench for this GW (I’m on WC) too much value to drop on a mild comment.

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    • RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 months, 17 days ago

      Which combo?

      A) Gordon and Sarr
      B) Murphy and Eze

      New player will be benched this gw

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      1. bialk
        • 16 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Murphy and Sarr

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        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Money no issue, Gordon not better than Murphy on dgw?

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          1. RamaJama
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 months, 17 days ago

            Leaves my WC with 2.6 in the bank.

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      2. Gohn
          8 months, 17 days ago

          murphy and sarr

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      3. octopuscaveman
        • 14 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Final WC tinkering:

        Timber + Eze
        or
        Gabriel + Sarr

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        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          G+S

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        2. bialk
          • 16 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          B

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        3. g40steve
          • 7 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          T & S more differential

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        4. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          TS

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      4. Jullepuu
        • 6 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Milenkovic worth it over Neco if not playing most weeks?
        Trippier worth it over Livra if playing most weeks?

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      5. bialk
        • 16 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        On WC, need an Aston Villa defender. Which one is more nailed - Konsa or Digne?

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        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Konsa, but will wait until DGW

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          1. Silecro
            • 8 Years
            8 months, 17 days ago

            Perfectly fine for benching and then has sou in 32

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        2. Bad Kompany
          • 7 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Konsa

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        3. STHH
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          I've gone with Digne. Only four defenders have more assists than him this season. Two of those are injured, and the other two don't have doubles. He also bagged two assists at the weekend in the FA Cup.

          Whenever he's mentioned anywhere, a load of people jump on it and say the line "Digne is the ultimate FPL troll". I'm not sure where this started or who said it first, but I don't believe it's true. It's just something people believe because people say it. He's featured in all but one Premier League match this season. Sure, he's had a few 45 minutes here and there, but he's a cheap attacking defender in a strong team.

          In reality, he'll be on your bench almost every week anyway.

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          1. Black Knights
            • 13 Years
            8 months, 17 days ago

            I owned him between GW4 and GW28 and he's a nightmare.

            He got more 1 pointers than CSs and Assists combined.

            He went on an 11 game run with no returns, which included 2 cameos from the bench (one in a CS v Saints), 4 other games where he only played 45 minutes, and 1 where we played 0 minutes, so i actually missed his Everton CS because i'd given up and benched him by then.

            He only got one of his 3 CSs because he managed to get subbed before Villa conceded.

            Honestly, you spend every Villa match dreading the line-up in fear Maatsen finally starts. He's a troll of the highest order.

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      6. cigan
        • 7 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Would you replace Kluivert/Wood or hope at least one of them passes fit?
        Got 2 FT & all chips except AM

        Sels
        Gabriel Kerkez Munoz
        Salah Bruno Mbeumo Bowen Kluivert*
        Isak Mateta
        (Wood* Robinson Mykolenko*)

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        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Would replace

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        2. g40steve
          • 7 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Pull WC out

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      7. Bad Kompany
        • 7 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Thoughts on Rogers vs Rashford on WC?

        Really like the idea of the Rashford punt but worried about minutes with UCL and FA Cup

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        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Rash

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          1. Bad Kompany
            • 7 Years
            8 months, 17 days ago

            Are you confident in his minutes in 32 and 33? Do you think he won't be a starter vs PSG?

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            1. Andy_Social
              • 13 Years
              8 months, 17 days ago

              I'll bring a Vila player in GW33 when we know more. Could even be Ascencio.

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      8. g40steve
        • 7 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Should wait or just go for it, last decisions on WC?

        Kluivert & Bruno > Foden & Gordon

        Raya,
        Munoz, Gvardiol, Timber
        Sarr, Foden, Salah, Saka
        Isak, Mateta, Marmoush

        Areola, Gordon, Milenkovic, Burn

        .4

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        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Go for it!

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        2. PascalCygan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Go for it

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        3. g40steve
          • 7 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Thx

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          1. g40steve
            • 7 Years
            8 months, 17 days ago

            Marmoush Cap or too risky?

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        4. bialk
          • 16 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Murphy and Gabriel is better combo than Gordon and Timber, IMO.

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      9. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Team news causing some late doubts on WC!

        A) Foden, Dias, Burn
        B) Savinho/Rogers, Gvardiol, Trippier

        Cheers!

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        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          B

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          1. PascalCygan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            8 months, 17 days ago

            Cheers

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        2. Bad Kompany
          • 7 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          A for me although I'd try to get to Gvardiol

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          1. PascalCygan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            8 months, 17 days ago

            Thanks

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        3. Big Mike
          • 3 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          B with Rogers

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      10. abaalan
        • 9 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        To WC or not to WC.... (already used 1 ft on halaand -> marmoush)

        Henderson, 4.0
        Gabriel, RAN, Milenkovic (Castagne, Myko)
        Salah, palmer, Dango, Bowen (Rogers)
        Mateta, Marmoush, Wissa

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        1. PascalCygan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Next week

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        2. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Save

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      11. NotsoSpursy
        • 8 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Chances of line ups pre 18:15??

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      12. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Salah or Marm cap?

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        1. g40steve
          • 7 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Asking above that Leicester defence is ripe for a huge pumping

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          1. Royal5
            • 14 Years
            8 months, 17 days ago

            Argee. Thinking Marm atm. Everton have looked decent.

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            1. g40steve
              • 7 Years
              8 months, 17 days ago

              Yep, I do like to go against the crowd as well 😉

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      13. JY84
        • 10 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Jus to clarify.. Besides the double fixtures, why is Savinho such a popular option in WC? Is it because of his record of 10 assists so far? Given a choice, would you prefer Bowen or Savinho?

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        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          City have good fixtures and double. I like Bowen as an option, but you aren't starting him vs Liverpool when you probably have four doublers in attack. Maybe he is benched 31 as well which starts to make him an expensive 5th mid

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      14. ididnt
        • 14 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Marmoush or Mateta for a 1 week pick? Have only Gvardiol and Munoz from City and Palace so far.

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        1. TallestJohn
          • 8 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          I made the Marmoush move first with Håland out, on the off chance Nketiah gets a game in place of Mateta. Have now wildcarded to get both in.

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          1. ididnt
            • 14 Years
            8 months, 17 days ago

            And if not wildcarding which one in isolation?

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      15. RICICLE
        • 3 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        I’ve only just learnt of Kluivert’s possible unavailability, are people on WC keeping?

        My WC team as it stands is:

        Raya
        Gabriel - Gvardiol - Munoz
        Sarr - Palmer - Salah - Kluivert
        Isak - Marmoush - Mateta
        ___________________________
        Martinez: Murphy: Trippier: AWB

        Got 2.4m ITB

        Would you swap out Kluivert for anyone else?

        Cheers guys!

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        1. BUZZBOMB ♡
          • 10 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Im keeping and playing Konsa ahead of him for 1 wk only.

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          1. RICICLE
            • 3 Years
            8 months, 17 days ago

            Decent tactic, tempted to just keep and play Murphy

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        2. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          The Ipswich game was a big part of keeping him for me.

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          1. RICICLE
            • 3 Years
            8 months, 17 days ago

            True, bit if a spanner in the works ain’t it!

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          2. Rwilliams90
            • 14 Years
            8 months, 17 days ago

            Next 4 aren't bad fixtures either.

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      16. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        I just don't see the appeal of Palmer or Foden so have some cash floating around.

        Three mid spots alongside Salah and Saka on WC and £18.9m

        a. Gordon, Sarr and £5.8m (means benching Gordon and playing Saka who i'd possibly bench)
        b. Murphy, Eze and £7.2m (likely Savinho and save £1m)
        c. Murphy, Sarr and £8.2m (probbaly Bowen)

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        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          A

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      17. Steavn8k
        • 2 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Think I've decided to replace Kluivert. Go Foden for a chance of instans impact or pick Rogers eyeing the double later on?

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        1. Steavn8k
          • 2 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Should be said, I have Marmoush already.

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        2. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          I don't think Foden has instantly impacted anything yet this season outside of those 142 minutes vs Ipswich and Brentford

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          1. Steavn8k
            • 2 Years
            8 months, 17 days ago

            Fair point. Leicester just looks juicy.

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        3. STHH
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          I'd go with Foden now. No risk of being rested in comparison to Rogers also playing in CL.

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          1. g40steve
            • 7 Years
            8 months, 17 days ago

            He’s a rank destroyer & capable of large hauls

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            1. Steavn8k
              • 2 Years
              8 months, 17 days ago

              My thoughts exactly and I am chasing

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          2. Steavn8k
            • 2 Years
            8 months, 17 days ago

            Rogers never seem to be resten though, and Foden always a rotation risk.

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        4. The Iceman
          • 3 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Same dilemma - dropped Kluivert and took a punt on Foden vs Leicester. Easy swap to Saka if he doesn't perform.

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          1. Steavn8k
            • 2 Years
            8 months, 17 days ago

            True, I already have Saka though.

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      18. Donny_Rover
        • 10 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Really fancy getting Saka in and I can afford him but would cost -4 and mean benching one of:

        Salah (EVE) Bowen (wol) Elanga (MUN) Savinho (LEI)
        Marmoush (LEI) Isak (BRE) Mateta (sou)

        Best to wait a week right?

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        1. The Iceman
          • 3 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Wait.

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      19. Merlin the Wraith
        • 9 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        -52 hits here & w/c button pressed. Relief! 🙂 No doubt we'll get stories (some fabricated) of players forgetting.

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      20. MetallicaJack93
        • 2 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Who would you swap Kluivert for? Got 8.1 mil to spend, on wc and happy with the rest

        Raya
        Gvardiol Munoz Kerkez
        Salah Palmer Kluivert Sarr
        Isak Marmoush Mateta
        Areola Gabriel Murphy Trippier

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        1. Boxwoods
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          Saka. No need to save 8M. Robot not coming back anytime soon.

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      21. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        Great! Everyone has just wildcarded into the same team.

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        1. DandyDon
          • 7 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          why i'm not WC this week. game is so boring most of the time!

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        2. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          I've got 6 different to Metal above. I'm thinking Savinho for Kluivert but not sure

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        3. mr_jones
          • 6 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          absolutely true

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        4. x.jim.x
          • 11 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          This site represents like 0.001% of the playerbase

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          1. g40steve
            • 7 Years
            8 months, 17 days ago

            There must be 6-7 ghost teams

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            1. x.jim.x
              • 11 Years
              8 months, 17 days ago

              They've really done well at keeping people engaged this season

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      22. mr_jones
        • 6 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        bench two)

        A) Aina
        B) Gabriel
        C) Asensio
        D) Mitoma

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      23. gers23
        • 14 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        to Wildcard this week or not?

        Sels

        Aina Gabriel Robinson

        Salah Palmer Kluivert Semenyo Mbuemo

        Marmoush Isak

        Fabianski Wisa Chalobah 4.0

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      24. Threat Level Midnight
        • 7 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        On WC, final decision

        A. Gvardiol/Quansah/3.9 keeper
        B. Burn/Konsa/Areola .8 ITB

        Or just go Gvardiol over Kerkez

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        1. g40steve
          • 7 Years
          8 months, 17 days ago

          C

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      25. CoracAld2831
        • 4 Years
        8 months, 17 days ago

        On WC.

        Best Kluivert replacement?

        A: Savinho
        B: Rogers
        C: Semenyo
        D: Bowen (Have to downgrade Trippier)
        E: Kluivert, Mateta -> Eze, Evanilson
        F: Keep him

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