Captain Sensible

Who is the best captain for FPL Gameweek 7?

2 October 2025 161 comments
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After four million FPL managers captained Erling Haaland (£14.4m) for his 16-point haul against Burnley, the Gameweek 7 captaincy will once again be straightforward for the majority.

But in Captain Sensible, we wouldn’t be doing due diligence without asking if there was a case to look beyond the Norwegian this week.

First, we will assess the on-site captaincy poll. We will then analyse player and team statistics, Rate My Team (RMT) and the Premier Fantasy Tools ratings ahead of Friday’s 6.30pm BST deadline.

Captaincy Poll

Gameweek captain 7

The Fantasy Football Scout captaincy poll is at risk of mimicking a tick-box style exercise for an authoritarian dictator thanks to Haaland’s early-season form. Among site users, the Norwegian is once again the runaway leader in the poll, currently sitting on not far off 60% of the vote. 

Antoine Semenyo (£7.8m) occupies a distant second place, with a little over 15% of the vote. The Ghanaian international notched his sixth attacking return of the season against Leeds in Gameweek 6.

Victor Gyokeres (£9.0m) is the only other player to pick up more than 5% backing with Arsenal hosting Nuno Espirito Santo’s West Ham United.

Incredibly, Mohamed Salah (£14.5m) sits in joint-10th place with just 1.4% backing ahead of a trip to Stamford Bridge.

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  1. Manani
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    A. Gordon + Gyo
    B. Saka + Wolt

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    1. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Prefer B but I guess Wolts minutes might suffer once Wissa is back. For now I like it.

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    2. G Banger
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      This is my quandary exactly! Option A has all the pens though which may swing it for me, and also will be booking a sub when Wissa is back. So based on reading my comment back I'm going A

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      1. GunnerStorm
        • 11 Years
        2 months, 2 days ago

        Although Saka did take full possession of the ball to take the overturned penalty against Newcastle. This makes me uneasy about my decision to get Gyok over Saka.

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  2. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Bench order correct?

    Statch, VDV, Gudmund

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    1. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      GTG

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    2. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      I'd have VDV over Statch

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  3. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    VC: Senesi or Gyökeres?

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    1. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      G

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    2. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      S

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  4. Kay317
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    My front 8 are...
    Foden, Semenyo, Bruno, Reindeer, Stach
    Pedro, Richi, Haaland

    Best option here
    A) Saka in for Reindeer
    B) Gyok in for Pedro
    C) Gyok in for Richi
    D) Roll

    With A, C and D I'd have to play Pedro against Liverpool.

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    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      C

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    2. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Probably C or D for me

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    3. Manani
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      d

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      1. Kay317
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Thanks all. Feel like rolling is a good option but a bit boring...I will try and resist the urge.

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  5. wagner is king
    • 15 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    sell
    salah, wood, dorgu

    for

    Gyokeres, saka, Gabrielle

    have 3 free transfers .

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    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      With moves like that, dreams really can come true. It's an upgrade for all three.

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    2. Assisting the assister
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      I would

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    3. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Good timing

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    4. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Probably. I would maybe go with someone else over Saka though because he seems to be an injury waiting to happen, and I don't think Arsenal will score many goals against West Ham with Nuno in charge.

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    5. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Do you expect Gabrielle to be wearing an eye patch after the head injury?

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  6. Biggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Raya VVD & Gakpo to Pope, Gabriel Saka for free?

    Sound?

    Or just VVD to Gab and find a non-Ars mid? I've got Gyokeres and sticking with him for now.

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  7. Radulfo28773
    • 4 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    My bench right now is Dubravka, Ekitike, Cucurella, Gakpo. What can go wrong?!

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    1. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      I'm starting Gakpo because I have a feeling he will haul against Chelsea.

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  8. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Best 5th mid for a BB8?

    A. Stach
    B. Xhaka
    C. Anthony
    D. Reijnders

    Or anyone else? 5.8 budget

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    1. Roshen
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Reijnders

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    2. Viper
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Reinjders if budget not an issue. I'll be going B though as I don't want too much money on the bench

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      1. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
        • 14 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Cheers, yeah he's good option too. I usually hate money wasted on bench, but got budget for now. Might downgrade after the BB

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  9. Roshen
    • 3 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Any Chelsea fans here?

    Who is more nailed long term: Fofana or Tosin?

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    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      I watched Chelsea once, back in 2003, therefore Tosin is the correct answer!

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    2. Vman
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Tosin but neither will play this week.

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  10. C_G
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    no FT, 5 itb, is this gtg?

    Senesi Romero Munoz

    Gakpo Salah Semenyo Reijnders Caicedo

    Haaland Mateta

    Dubravka Hill Esteve Guiu

    really want to do Gakpo ---> Sarr (-4), or stick?

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    1. Vman
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Stick don't take a hit for that..

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  11. TBL
    • 3 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Richards or Van de Ven

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    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Richards

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    2. Vman
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Richards

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    3. dhamphiir
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Richards

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  12. Vman
    • 12 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    How is this looking for gw7 Cheers.
    Dubravka
    Senesi Virgil Richards
    Salah Tonali Reijnders Semenyo
    Gyökeres Haaland Richarlison

    Sanchez VdV Gudmundsson King

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    1. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Looks good to me

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      1. Vman
        • 12 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Many Thanks

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      2. Vman
        • 12 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Was a bit skeptical of the Tonali pick but he plays in one of the best midfields.

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    2. DennisTheMenace
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Looks solid

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      1. Vman
        • 12 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Cheers.

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  13. Viper
    • 15 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Is it mad to get rid of Reinjders on WC? Had him from the start

    Saka Semenyo Gordon Sarr (Xhaka)

    Pedro Haaland Gyokeres

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    1. G Banger
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      I see him as a dont transfer in dont transfer out. I would only remove if I had a wild card. So yeah why not.

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    2. Vman
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      For that price point I thinks he's great and an asset at City that will keep getting assists and the odd goal.
      Nobody has really stood out yet in midfield apart from Semenyo...

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    3. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Don't think it's a problem to sell him if there's others you want, but he's not easy to beat at that price point

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  14. G Banger
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Right, before any price changes, I'm going for 3FT full port out of LIV with:
    VVD => Gabirel
    Gakpo => Gordon
    Ekitike => Gyokores

    Anyone want to talk me out of it?

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    1. Vman
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      1 and 3 yup, Gakpo for me is key to liverpool.
      Pool don't look to kerp a clean sheet and Ekitike injured so probably rested until after internationals, your choices are spot on.

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      1. Amartey Partey
        • 6 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Agree with this. I'd give Gakpo one or two more games.

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  15. marpy016
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Already have Raya & Gyokeres, who should be 3rd Arsenal asset:

    A) Saka
    B) Gabriel

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    1. DennisTheMenace
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Got to say saka for that high ceiling

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      1. marpy016
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Agreed. I'm chasing upside

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        1. DennisTheMenace
          • 3 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Me too i‘m going with Gabriel, Saka + Gyok over double defence. U on a WC?

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          1. marpy016
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            Played it GW4, just got 2FT.

            My moves will likely be:

            Salah to Saka
            Grealish to Gordon

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          2. Vman
            • 12 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            Spot on

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    2. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      B

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  16. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Would you do Williams to Saliba and BB this team? Think Saliba pays that -4 back in 1 week (have exact enough money for Williams -> Saliba)

    (1.1itb & 0FTs)
    Dubravka
    Munoz Andersen Dorgu
    Bruno Semenyo Reijnders Kudus Ndiaye
    Haaland Gyokeres

    Sanchez Mateta Rodon Williams

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  17. C_G
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    is gakpo ---> Foden (-4) crazy?

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    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Bat-guano crazy.

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    2. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Close the app. Too risky.

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  18. DennisTheMenace
    • 3 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Does anyone know if Woltemade is likely to be a rotation risk once Wissa returns? Currently on a WC and toying between Gyokeres and Woltemade.

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    1. Vman
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      6 & 7

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    2. Manani
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      i keep switching between the 2 as well

      arsenal fixture not as easy as it looks with WHM new manager bounce, solid fulham away then palace with form of their life right now in the next 3

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      1. Manani
        • 14 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        (in terms of attack anyway)

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      2. DennisTheMenace
        • 3 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        I reckon Arsenal still stuff them tbh. Gyokeres shows how he can really capitalise against smaller teams too

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      3. Vman
        • 12 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        I feel Arsenal fixtures looking great for a while so why not go Gyökeres.if hour struggling with funds then Woltemade.
        Gyökeres Haaland Woltemade great front 3...

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  19. 1569Tippins
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Which is best?

    A) Muniz to DCL for free

    or

    B) Salah and Muniz to Saka and Gyokeres -4

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    1. DennisTheMenace
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      B by an absolute country mile

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      1. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        This

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      2. Vman
        • 12 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        This

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      3. Vman
        • 12 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Any chance you could cast an eye over my team above...
        Many Thanks.

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  20. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    For this GW only who can get more pts pick only one
    A- Gabriel
    B- Sensei
    C- Kudus
    D- Sarr

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  21. Vman
    • 12 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    A

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  22. Skout
    • 6 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Got 3 FTs and 0.8 itb, any suggestions?
    Munoz to Gabriel?

    Petrovic
    Munoz Lacroix Senesi
    Salah Semenyo Reijnders Grealish
    Haaland Pedro Mateta

    Dubravka King Rodon Reinildo

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    1. Vman
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      You need some Arsenal cover for this fixture so Mun̈oz to Gabriel fine.could go Salah>Saka Mateta>Gyökeres /Woltemade

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  23. DennisTheMenace
    • 3 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Anyone against double Newcastle defence? Most clean sheets so far, 2nd best XGC (after Arsenal) + decent fixtures.

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  24. Manani
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    is

    Gabariel Richards Sensi Mukiele Rodon

    too light for defence?

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    1. Vman
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Not at all, Gabriel, Senesi and Richards all proving to be invaluable.

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  25. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    How does this WC draft look with a view to BB8?

    Pope Dub
    Gabriel Senesi Trippier Rodon Alderete
    Saka Semenyo Gordon Enzo Reindeer
    Haaland Gyokeres Bowen

    After BB8 will drop one of the attacker to a filler to avoid bench headache

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    1. Manani
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      looks great

      i am still not too convinced with ARS double attack

      west ham (Nuno new manager bounce), fulham away (fulham no pushover), palace (form of their life)
      fixture not as easy as it looks IMO and arsenal is not exactly scoring for fun right now.

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      1. DennisTheMenace
        • 3 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        I‘m torn between double Arsenal or Newcastle defence atm. It‘s raya + woltemade vs. Pope + gyokeres

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        1. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
          • 14 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          I prefer Pope and Gyok personally

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    2. Manani
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      also thoughts on Palmer being back after IB?
      Enzo will lose his penalty after that and lose a lots of his appeal IMO

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      1. DennisTheMenace
        • 3 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Sarr much better option at that price point imo

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  26. Roshen
    • 3 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Last decision:

    Senesi - Guehi - Van de Ven - XXX - Gudmundsson:

    a. Andersen
    b. Cash
    c. Tosin (don't need him this week)
    d. Richards
    e. Kilman
    f. Dunk

    Thanks!

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    1. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      A

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  27. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Elliot likely won’t play start with Buendia in form. I want to BB. Not overly keen on Xavi either. What do you think of these moves?

    Xavi and Elliot
    To
    Sarr and Minteh fresh

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    1. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Look good to me

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  28. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Any reason to pick Guehi over Richards?

    Budget no problem, just who scores more points?

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    1. DennisTheMenace
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      As a richards owner unfortunately its guehi. On a wc with no spare cash 🙁

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  29. Jarnathan
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Is Gakpo just unlucky?

    I see he's likely to fall tonight whereas Eze is going up?!? Why are people buying Eze when it doesn't appear he's even first choice - or at the very least, likely to be a major rotation risk...

    And who would I bring in for Gakpo anyway? Doku?

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    1. DennisTheMenace
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Out for Doku, Sarr or Minteh imo. Depends on your team. If u can, upgrade to saka.

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  30. DennisTheMenace
    • 3 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Thoughts on this WC? 0ITB. BB in 8

    Pope
    Gabriel Burn Senesi Richards
    Saka Semenyo I.Sarr Minteh
    Haaland Gyokeres

    Dubravka Bowen Anthony Alderete

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