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Arsenal v Man Utd team news: Hincapie, Saka + Jesus start

25 January 2026 1158 comments
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The penultimate match of Gameweek 23 sees Arsenal take on Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.

Kick-off is at 16:30 GMT.

TEAM NEWS

Mikel Arteta makes four changes to the Arsenal side that beat Inter Milan in midweek.

Gabriel Magalhaes, Piero Hincapie, Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice all return.

Cristhian Mosquera, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Mikel Merino and Eberechi Eze drop to the bench.

The front three consequently remains unchanged, with Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard flanking Gabriel Jesus, who scored two goals at the San Siro on Tuesday.

Michael Carrick sticks with the same team that beat Manchester City in the derby, with Bryan Mbeumo once again leading the line.

LINE-UPS

Arsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Odegaard, Rice, Saka, Trossard, Jesus

Subs: Kepa, Mosquera, White, Eze, Martinelli, Gyokeres, Madueke, Merino, Lewis-Skelly

Manchester United XI: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Amad, Fernandes, Dorgu, Mbeumo

Subs: Bayindir, Heaven, Malacia, Mazraoui, Yoro, Ugarte, Mount, Cunha, Sesko

LIVE GAMEWEEK PAGE!

New to Fantasy Football Scout this season is the Live Gameweek page, which you can see on the side menu.

Here you can follow the scores, watch the defensive contribution (DefCon) points roll in, see who the leading players are for xG and more as the games play out, as seen below:

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  1. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    2 days, 3 hours ago

    Saka,Foden > Bruno Fernandes,Mbuemo for free?

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    1. Koflok
      • 13 Years
      2 days, 3 hours ago

      Yes

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    2. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 days, 2 hours ago

      Yes

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  2. _Greg
    • 15 Years
    2 days, 3 hours ago

    I actually think Bruno Mbeumo and a Man Utd defender could be the triple up. Martinez.

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    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      2 days, 3 hours ago

      I’m stuck with Dalot.

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  3. WVA
    • 9 Years
    2 days, 3 hours ago

    Finals baps for that game?

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      2 days, 3 hours ago

      last i checked was mbeumo and cunha 3, merino 1

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  4. F4L
    • 11 Years
    2 days, 3 hours ago

    im guessing most are now whacking the captaincy armband on bruno now for next GW?

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    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 days, 3 hours ago

      Gutta, det er Tottenham.

      (But probably, yer)

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      1. Punned It
          2 days, 2 hours ago

          Sjøl om de er lekk, må'n jo klare å putte mål også.

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      2. Ignasi M
        • 8 Years
        2 days, 1 hour ago

        semenyo probably the most obvious choice?

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    2. Udogie-style
      • 2 Years
      2 days, 3 hours ago

      Is Estevao a mins risk or ok for a few weeks?

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      1. JBG
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 3 hours ago

        With 500 wingers, he will always be a mins risk, but with the fixtures coming up, it might pay off

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      2. John Colby (C)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 days, 3 hours ago

        I really like his appeal in the game. I watch Chelsea and fail to see why Enzo is SO important to our FPL squads.

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        1. JBG
          • 7 Years
          2 days, 3 hours ago

          Pens

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          1. g40steve
            • 7 Years
            2 days, 2 hours ago

            Only when Palmer not playing

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

        Too many games for Chelsea coming up, will be minutes managed

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        1. JohnnyB10
            2 days, 2 hours ago

            This

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      4. John Colby (C)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 days, 3 hours ago

        Owning Saka has got to be one of the most frustrating experience in FPL I’ve had all season!!
        Is he gagged by Arteta - not able to express himself or is he out of from?

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        1. JBG
          • 7 Years
          2 days, 3 hours ago

          His touch and crossing doesn't look off tbf, so I'd say it mostly down to Mikel Moyesta

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          1. John Colby (C)
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            2 days, 3 hours ago

            ‘Mikel Moyesta’ LOL - love it mate!!!!

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        2. Free Hat
          • 6 Years
          2 days, 2 hours ago

          Try Gordon

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        3. Qaiss
          • 10 Years
          2 days, 2 hours ago

          Hasn’t been the same since his hamstring injury last year and he’s now hiding in games when he’s meant to be the main man

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      5. chilli con kone
        • 12 Years
        2 days, 3 hours ago

        Palmer a sell now?

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        1. John Colby (C)
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 days, 3 hours ago

          Yes. He should have had the operation when the injury lay-off occurred.

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        2. JBG
          • 7 Years
          2 days, 3 hours ago

          Was he ever a buy?

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        3. Jet5605
          • 11 Years
          2 days, 2 hours ago

          100%

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      6. FDMS All Starz
        • 10 Years
        2 days, 3 hours ago

        We expect Enzo to start next week? Has UCL and Arsenal either side midweek

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

        Hard to sell Salah before Leeds and a potential DGW in 26 right? I can get Bruno for Schade or Rogers but also want Mbuemo and Semenyo. Too much choice in the mids

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        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          2 days, 3 hours ago

          yeah imo dont salah. need slot to stick with this 4-2-2-2 shape keeping him up top, but with haaland's form, salah could become really important to have as a reliable captaincy option

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

          Sorry I meant Saka

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      8. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 days, 3 hours ago

        Mbeumo equalled Enzo on 7 points

        Albeit he might get max bonus

        Who would you rather have for the next 5?

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        1. JohnnyB10
            2 days, 2 hours ago

            Yeah tough one I prefer more Mbuemo

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          • Free Hat
            • 6 Years
            2 days, 2 hours ago

            If Palmer is questionable, Enzo seems too good to be true with those fixtures

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          • Jet5605
            • 11 Years
            2 days, 2 hours ago

            Enzo for me. Pens and generally plays more minutes when he starts although I'd wait to see Enzo's minutes in the CL before deciding.

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          • Punned It
              2 days, 2 hours ago

              I'm between Mbuemo and Semenyo, leaning towards the former even though I've got Fruno also.

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          • FDMS All Starz
            • 10 Years
            2 days, 2 hours ago

            Ekitike or Saka to fund mbuemo?

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            1. JBG
              • 7 Years
              2 days, 2 hours ago

              I'd say Saka, just for being 10 something and doing nothing

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              1. FDMS All Starz
                • 10 Years
                2 days, 2 hours ago

                Leeds and Sunderland next not tempted to keep considering loads will sell now? Potential differential

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                1. JBG
                  • 7 Years
                  2 days, 2 hours ago

                  He's just not playing like a inside winger anymore it seems and way too reliant on corners, with the way they play

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          • aleksios
            • 10 Years
            2 days, 2 hours ago

            Ektike+BrunoG to
            J.P.+ Mbuemo for free is like a no brainer right?

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            1. Traction Engine Foot
              • 8 Years
              2 days, 2 hours ago

              Looks like decent moves

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          • The 12th Man
            • 12 Years
            2 days, 2 hours ago

            So Saka,Foden > Mbuemo,Bruno Fernandes with my 2 FTs gives me the following for next week…

            Roefs
            Gabriel,Senesi,VVD
            Rice,Fernandes,Cherki,Mbuemo,Wilson
            Haaland,Ekitike

            Dubravka,Dalot,Keane,Guiu. Leaves 1.3m itb

            Is that good enough to avoid Wild Carding?

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            1. Traction Engine Foot
              • 8 Years
              2 days, 2 hours ago

              Think ypu can hold off the WC but I understand the temptation..

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          • Traction Engine Foot
            • 8 Years
            2 days, 2 hours ago

            Cherki to Mbeumo? Got exact money. Also a bit tempted to wildcard...

            Raya
            Gabriel Tarkowski Mukiele
            Saka Bruno F Cherki Wilson Enzo
            Haaland Ekitike
            Dubravka Richards Gudmundsson Guiu

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            1. Jet5605
              • 11 Years
              2 days, 2 hours ago

              Prefer Rogers due to 90 mins but good move if you can live with the 70 minute subs

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            2. The 12th Man
              • 12 Years
              2 days, 2 hours ago

              I’d say your squad is in better shape than mine. I’d just do Cherki to Mbuemo.

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            3. Traction Engine Foot
              • 8 Years
              2 days, 2 hours ago

              Thanks both

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          • Jet5605
            • 11 Years
            2 days, 2 hours ago

            1 FT and 0.3 ITB. Good to roll here? Not enough cash to upgrade Dorgu to anyone decent assuming he's out and so can dump Eki next week to free up cash.

            Pickford
            Gabriel - Timber - Andersen
            BrunoF - Rice - Enzo - Szob - Cunha
            Haaland - Ekitike

            Dubravka - DCL - Dorgu - Guddy

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          • GENERATION X
            • 12 Years
            2 days, 2 hours ago

            Virgil defcons added

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            1. Magic Zico
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              2 days, 2 hours ago

              Nice

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          • Scapegoat Salah
            • 9 Years
            2 days, 2 hours ago

            Foden | Bruno G | Rice
            To
            Bruno F | Semenyo | Wilson

            For -4?

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          • ball c
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            2 days, 2 hours ago

            When will Virgil’s def con points be added?

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            1. GENERATION X
              • 12 Years
              2 days, 2 hours ago

              Five comments ago

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          • F4L
            • 11 Years
            2 days, 2 hours ago

            romero defcon added nice, now can he get his assist? 😉

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          • Connor's Calling
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            2 days, 2 hours ago

            DId Dorgu go off with a hammy issue? or just cramp?

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            1. Brosstan
              • 11 Years
              2 days, 2 hours ago

              haammy

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            2. Jet5605
              • 11 Years
              2 days, 2 hours ago

              Looked like hammy issue but best to wait for an update

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            3. JBG
              • 7 Years
              2 days, 2 hours ago

              Looked like a hammy, but didn't look too bad. Wait and see I guess

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            4. JohnnyB10
                2 days, 2 hours ago

                Looks like a hammy but we don’t know yet.

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                1. Connor's Calling
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  2 days, 2 hours ago

                  THanks all

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              • Free Hat
                • 6 Years
                2 days, 2 hours ago

                Hard to tell. But looked more like a hammy and saw a pic where he holds ice against it

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            5. JohnnyB10
                2 days, 2 hours ago

                Ekitike to Evanilson? Any thoughts? Pedro obvious but BOU play once a week, well rested, on pens, nice run of fixtures. They looked good yesterday.

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                1. Punned It
                    2 days, 2 hours ago

                    Considering this. Not considering JP at all. Thiago is lacking in my team as well, but he seems to have gone a bit off the boil.

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                    1. JohnnyB10
                        2 days, 2 hours ago

                        I have Bowen ( finally paid off ) and the robot of course. UCL and that midweek coming up for Pedro, had him from the start for a long time, Evanilson 2% owned, just not bad punt at all!

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                        1. Punned It
                            2 days, 2 hours ago

                            Yeah, that pushed me over. Transfer done!

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                            1. JohnnyB10
                                2 days, 2 hours ago

                                Cool! I will do it too, why not, he’s a good punt, plays every game and BOU really surprised me yesterday. He was asking for the ball every time they went up front.

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                      • Brosstan
                        • 11 Years
                        2 days, 2 hours ago

                        They never showed a real replay again of the 2nd Arsenal goal. To me it looked like the ball hit Timber in the chest/stomach before it was blocked and Merino scored.. If so it should be a Timber A but they production just opted to never show it again so it was impossible to make out who (if any) could have gotten an assist for the goal...

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                        1. Connor's Calling
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 16 Years
                          2 days, 2 hours ago

                          Looked like it hit Timber to me (only saw it once)

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                        2. Naatie
                            2 days, 2 hours ago

                            How many boxes of tissues do you go through per gameweek??? jeez

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                            1. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
                              • 14 Years
                              2 days, 2 hours ago

                              I prefer to use an old t-shirt.

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                            2. Brosstan
                              • 11 Years
                              2 days, 2 hours ago

                              Ironic coming from the biggest crying bit** on this site

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                            3. Bushwhacker
                              • 6 Years
                              2 days, 2 hours ago

                              Enough to make his Mum suspicious

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                          • Punned It
                              2 days, 2 hours ago

                              I think it's a big cover-up, Rice clearly scored three goals.

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                          • Mom, Butters just gave me a…
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 4 Years
                            2 days, 2 hours ago

                            Thanks ManU.

                            Arsenal looked like they had suddenly something to lose.

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                          • Magic Zico
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 7 Years
                            2 days, 2 hours ago

                            Was Dorgu off injured?

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                            1. Magic Zico
                              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                              • 7 Years
                              2 days, 2 hours ago

                              *ignore, just saw above threat

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                          • Steve McCroskey
                            • 12 Years
                            2 days, 2 hours ago

                            Is Dorgu crocked? Just my luck to own him and bench his last 2 hauls

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                            1. Bluetiger1
                              • 3 Years
                              2 days, 2 hours ago

                              ouch

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                          • Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
                            • 14 Years
                            2 days, 2 hours ago

                            Best replacement for Guiu under 6.0? Want to bring Enzo in.

                            A) Brobbey
                            B) Calvert-Lewin
                            C) Raul
                            D) Mane
                            E) Kroupi Jr
                            F) Barry
                            G) Igor Jesus

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                            1. JBG
                              • 7 Years
                              2 days, 2 hours ago

                              D or E

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                            2. Bluetiger1
                              • 3 Years
                              2 days, 2 hours ago

                              B or E

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                            3. JohnnyB10
                                2 days, 2 hours ago

                                B or E, I wouldn’t write off A though

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                            4. Steve McCroskey
                              • 12 Years
                              2 days, 2 hours ago

                              If you look closely I think it was in fact Timber that scored United's third goal so no doubt he should get points for that as well.

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                              1. fedolefan
                                • 11 Years
                                2 days, 2 hours ago

                                He also pulled Dorgu's hammy, so should get a red card for unsportsmanlike conduct.

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                            5. DagheMunegu
                              • 5 Years
                              2 days, 2 hours ago

                              O'Reilly to

                              A Chalobah
                              B Munoz
                              C Keep

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                              1. Bluetiger1
                                • 3 Years
                                2 days, 2 hours ago

                                A

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                              2. Jet5605
                                • 11 Years
                                2 days, 2 hours ago

                                A

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                            6. The Mighty Hippo
                              • 9 Years
                              2 days, 2 hours ago

                              Gordon to?

                              a) Enzo
                              b) Semenyo

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                              1. Jet5605
                                • 11 Years
                                2 days, 2 hours ago

                                A

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

                                B

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                            7. Jet5605
                              • 11 Years
                              2 days, 2 hours ago

                              A - Ekitike to Evanilson
                              B - Roll and dump Dorgu (if he's out) and Eki in GW25

                              Pickford
                              Gabriel - Timber - Andersen
                              BrunoF - Rice - Enzo - Szob - Cunha
                              Haaland - Ekitike

                              Dubravka - DCL - Dorgu - Guddy

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                              1. JohnnyB10
                                  2 days, 2 hours ago

                                  I am seriously thinking about that A option. You could roll too.

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                                  1. Jet5605
                                    • 11 Years
                                    2 days, 2 hours ago

                                    Cheers. The benefit of rolling is that Bowen also becomes an option with Chelsea out of the way.

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