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Scoutcast Episode 348 – Spurs and Chelsea players gather support

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Joe and Az are joined by Andy for this week’s Scoutcast as they look ahead to Gameweek 5.

Tottenham Hotspur assets are in fine scoring form and about to head into a strong run of fixtures, so it is no wonder that the community questions in this latest Scoutcast are focused on Jose Mourinho’s men. Are Son Heung-min (£9.1m) and Harry Kane (£10.6m) players we should be definitely bringing in? And are both feasible without disrupting the balance of Fantasy Premier League managers’ squads? These questions and more about Spurs are considered by our trio.

The best of Chelsea has arguably not been seen yet this campaign. But with Christian Pulisic (£8.3m) and Hakim Ziyech (£7.9m) set to return from injury and Southampton up next, the community is pondering the merits of early investment in the Blues.

Meanwhile, the current international break has already produced a number of scares, from positive COVID-19 tests to injuries. Amid the pandemic, the Scoutcasters consider whether FPL managers need to alter the way they play, to cope with late sudden withdrawals due to the illness that has shocked the world.

Joe also attempts to make amends with his disastrous Dele Alli (£7.6m) differential pick in Gameweek 1. Can his latest low-owned gem succeed?

There is news of Fantasy Football Scout’s UEFA Champions League coverage, the next four fixtures are frisked and our trio reveal their transfer and captaincy plans.

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  1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    WC draft for 3, 5, 2
    Martinez, Macey
    Kilman, Targett, Mitchell, TAA, KWP
    Pulisic, Son, Salah, Grealish, Hames
    Kane, DCL, Brewster

    Obvious concern with Kilman but does allow for Pulisic + Kane
    To get KDB back in would be Kane downgrade to Antonio in a few GWs likely

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    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      You can downgrade Trent and spread the cash in defense, gives overall strong team

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      1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        Did not see that!
        Trent > Robbo
        Kilman > 4.5

        done

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    2. Fit_to_drop
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      You will probably get away with 1 non playing defender anyway so I dont see a problem.

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    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      If Antonio keeps firing, he's a viable alternative. Obviously Kane is a more consistent pick, but Anton could be a season differential - who knows 😉

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  2. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Hi guys! Who do you prefer as a 5.5 option Harrison or Mcginn?

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    1. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      McGinn

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    2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Tough one, McGinn

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    3. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Probably Harrison

      Would be better if you can spend lil bit extra

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    4. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      McGinn

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    5. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      McGinn

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      1. Will J 256
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        Thanks!

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  3. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    What to do with this lot? Thinking I need better backup with

    McCarthy (che)
    TAA (eve) - Mitchell (BHA) - Saiss (lee)
    KDB* (ARS) - Salah (eve) - Fernandes (new) - Pereria (BUR)
    DCL (LIV) - Jimi (lee) - Mitro (shu)

    Steer - Lascelles - Bissouma - Johnson

    1FT, 0.4 itb
    A) Hold FT
    B) Lascelles > Zouma
    C) Lascelles > Villa defender
    D) Lascelles > Lamptey

    Ta

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    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      A

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    2. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      A

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    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      A

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    4. Dexters Laboratory
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      A) unless the press conferences throw up something

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  4. hustler7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Is there a reason not many are going for Mahrez? I know he can be a rotation risk but at the moment he should be pretty nailed?

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    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Concerns over Man City performance. Even likes of Kevin and Sterling are on chopping block

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      1. Bushwhacker
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        If Aguero and/or Jesus are back from injury this week then he's a massive rotation risk.

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    2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Did we not say this all last season and he still stungs us.
      Would need a decent 1st bench if you do go down that route

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    3. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      City look awful

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    4. Pep bites Kun
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Just better performing, nailed-on options for the price

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  5. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Evening!

    Any thoughts on my WC?
    Many thanks

    Ryan - McCarthy
    Mings - Justin - Robertson - Saïss - Zouma
    Bissouma - Salah - Grealish - Pulisic - Son
    Davis - Lewin - Kane

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    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Frontline looks weak and defence will give you a benching headache. It also lacks citeh, so I'd have a plan to allay 11m

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  6. DOUBLEDOWN
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Can I ask for help how to use my free transfers with this lot please? 2FT and 0.0ITB

    Martinez, Forster
    James, Saiss, Robertson, Lamptey, Mitchell
    Salah, KDB, Rodriguez, Havertz, Barnes
    Jimenez, Antonio, Brewster

    Maybe Jimenez to DCL, although feel Jimi has better fixture. James is pressuring issue but can't afford swap to Chilwell, plus he's flagged.

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Jimi to DCL. I don't think Chilwell will be available for the weekend. Azpi could play LB and James RB

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      1. DOUBLEDOWN
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        Thanks! Tempted by Barnes to Grealish too but maybe hold for this week?

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    2. Clay Davis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      I’d keep Barnes this week. Scored big against Villa last season. I think James is the weak link in this team. He’s not nailed on. I’d transfer him to Dunk

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  7. Me Spurs
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    So tempted to do kdb podence to bale Pulisic, low ownership high reward, thoughts?

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      I would wait and see how Bale will fit in

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    2. FantasyHero
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Risk > reward

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    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      🙂 Bale was an injury risk at Real. If he lasts a season, I'd be asking questions about his prior sick notes. I have no doubt whatsoever on his talent.

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    4. Ron_Swanson
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      If Bale is fit he’s going in my team.

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  8. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    GTG for this GW?

    0.8itb 0ft
    McCarthy
    Robbo TAA Taylor Justin
    KDB Salah Son Podence
    DCL Jimenez
    (Peacock Bissouma Ayling Vassilev)

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  9. Joey Tribbiani
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Trying to understand xG and xA, how is Kanes xA only 0.95 from 6 assists when few of them were to Son through on goal?
    Is it because the passes were received some way away from goal?

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    1. Amey
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Which stats are you using ?
      Opta ?
      Or understat ?

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      1. Joey Tribbiani
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        Just heard that stat from a video

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  10. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Kdb getting a kicking, I thought he looked decent V Leeds and if that free kick went in it would be a different story

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    1. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Could be injured so that's contributing to the sales

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    2. DAZZ
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Exactly.

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  11. RohanVaswani
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    A) Kane Maupay Grealish

    B) Vardy Watkins Havertz

    Already have Son and on a WC

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    1. FantasyHero
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      A

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    2. Runaway
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      A

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  12. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    ...or this WC

    Ryan - McCarthy
    Mings - Justin - Robertson - Saïss - KWP - ASM- Salah - Grealish - Pulisic - Son
    Davis - Lewin - Kane

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    1. FantasyHero
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Would do Brewster over Davis

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  13. FantasyHero
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    How does my WC team look:

    Martinez steer
    Lamptey Ferg Sais Casta Dallas
    Salah Son Hamez Zaha 4.5
    DCL Kane Jimmy

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    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      I would get Brewster instead of Jimi and Grealish. Use rest to get robbo over cast

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  14. A19
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    A) Jimenez Barkley
    B) Watkins James Rodriguez

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      b

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  15. Bucket Man
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Hi Guys. Gave myself a break during the IB. Obvious move Martial to DCL? Can maybe then afford Rodriguez to Son if he keeps up his form.
    1FT 0.5 ITB

    McCarthy
    TAA, Castange, Taylor
    Salah, KDB, Rodriguez, Podence
    Martial, Ings, Mitrovic
    Mitchell, Ayling, Bissouma

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    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      You could do both this week tbh. Captain Son

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      1. Bucket Man
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        I could but I don’t like hits and Rodriguez still a good option, especially when chasing like I am. West Ham have Spurs if I’m correct and they have looked good last few fixtures as well. Thank you!

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        1. zotter
          • 15 Years
          4 years, 28 days ago

          Who would you captain otherwise ?

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        2. zotter
          • 15 Years
          4 years, 28 days ago

          Or martial to Brewster. Bissouma to son

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      2. Bucket Man
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        Just seen he may be back late and not play or something if that’s the case I will do it reluctantly.

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  16. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Hi chaps. I have one question, and one question only: will Reece James start this weekend (at RB)?

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      He could do...

      If Chilwell is fit he may start at RB with Azpi being kept to start the games against Sevilla and United that immediately follow.

      If Chilwell is unfit then Azpi may move to LB and James comes in at RB. Lampard played this set up about 8 times in the league last season. Alonso is out of favour and Emerson has barely featured so far.

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      1. Milk, 1 Šuker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        Thanks as always Miggy.

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  17. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    What do you guys make of mcginn as a cheaper alternative to Grealish? Worth a punt!

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    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Not for me. Barkley if going cheaper

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      1. Will J 256
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        Okay thanks very much

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  18. DAZZ
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Mccarthy
    Justin TAA Doherty Mitchell
    KDB Salah Son
    DCL Wilson Jiminez
    (Nyland, Taylor, Podence, Bissouma)

    1FT any changes needed? Would you start Podence/Taylor?

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    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Start Podence over Mitchell.

      Save the FT imo. No issue if kdb injured

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  19. Ibralicious
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Hi all, just catching up on IB news. Anything else noteworthy besides J. Rodriguez missing a week or two due to late International duty involvement and Chillwell's injury?

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    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Is James deffo out??

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    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      He’s not swimming back from Chile

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      1. Joey Tribbiani
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        lol

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      2. Ibralicious
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        Hahaha, I chuckled at that. So he's only missing one week of action then?

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        1. Seanigula
          • 15 Years
          4 years, 28 days ago

          He and many others will all be back from S America in time. Will he be fit to play, or play well, nobody knows. He just played 90 minutes vs Chile about 14 hours ago...maybe he gets back on Thursday or Friday?

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        2. Miguel Sanchez
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 28 days ago

          Depends on his recovery. Has a 15 hour flight to rest up on.

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  20. cigan
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Lloris
    Trent Robbo Digne
    Mane KDB Foden Grealish
    DCL Wilson Adams
    (Bissouma, Mitchell, Lewis)

    KDB > Son or save FT?

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    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Anything itb?

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      1. cigan
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        0 ITb 🙁

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    2. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Could do Adams to Brewster. Then upgrade Bissouma or Mitchell next week with the funds? Brewster lovely fixture this week

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      1. cigan
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        Thought about this too but will Brewster start tho?

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        1. zotter
          • 15 Years
          4 years, 28 days ago

          Expect he will

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          1. zotter
            • 15 Years
            4 years, 28 days ago

            This is kind of must win from sheff u

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  21. Shark Team
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    My captains gave me 1 goal and 1 assist so far in 4 gws 🙁
    Who to trust this gw to make me happy again?

    A)Kane WHU(H)
    B)Son WHU(H)
    C)Vardy AVL(H)

    I just add Vardy because when I captain a player who had a haul in the last gw (Son Kane) he fails this gw...

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    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      A

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      1. Will J 256
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        A for me as well

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  22. zotter
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Anything worth a hit (with kdb risk and ings poor fixture)

    Or stick

    Or wildcard

    McCarthy
    Ferguson. Trent. Ayling
    Salah. Son c. Kdb. Soucek
    Ings. Wilson. Dcl

    Steer. Bellerin. Romeu. Lascelles

    2m itb

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    1. cigan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 27 days ago

      Nothing for a hit imo

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  23. Ibralicious
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Pick one on a WC:

    A) Robbo + Castagne (£12.7)
    B) TAA + Saiss (£12.6)
    C) Robbo + Semedo (£12.5)
    D) Robbo + KWP (£11.5)
    E) Robbo + Ayling (£11.5)

    Was currently on (B), but if other options are better I might save the cash.
    Cheers!

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    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Trent plus Ayling for me

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      1. Boly Would
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        I like this

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  24. tissae
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    What would you go for on the wildcard?

    1) KdB + Maupay (have Son already)
    2) Kane + Rodriguez (have Son and DCL already) No City coverage scares me

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    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      1 safer imo

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  25. Joey Tribbiani
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Doing some premium swapping for next few, Salah & Mane double up from for gw6-7 and Auba for gw8 and maybe gw9, anyone else?

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    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Like the Liverpool double

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  26. thetommy14
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    KWP, Dallas and Masuaku a good rotation?

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    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Apparently Leeds Brighton rotate well. Is that for 1 or 2 spots ?

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      1. thetommy14
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        1 spot together with TAA and Chilwell (if fit)

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        1. zotter
          • 15 Years
          4 years, 28 days ago

          Then totally fine. I wouldn’t do Masuaku as medium term rotation risk. Get Kwp or 4.0

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  27. BNMC
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Bench Castagne, Semedo, or Dallas?

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    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Dallas. Lowest attacking upside

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    2. Shark Team
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Not Castagne. The logic says bench Dallas but if you dare bench Semedo as Leeds will probably score as always. Plus the fact that Dallas gonna start as CM

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  28. tissae
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Noticed a lot of people going for Robbo instead of TAA? What is your reasoning for that lads?

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    1. Joey Tribbiani
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Watched all Liverpool games and been more impressed with him and his position.

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  29. SomeoneKnows
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Your thoughts on this WC?

    Martinez (Forster)
    Robbo, Saiss, Castagne (Lampety, Mitchell)
    Salah, Son, Rodriguez, Grealish (Jorginho)
    Kane, DCL, Maupay

    Main dilemma is whether to downgrade Jorginho so that I have some money itb for a rainy day. Anything else I should consider or take into account?

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    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      I would go Brewster over Maupay. Barkley for Jorginho. And either Trent or semedo instead of robbo Saiss

      Lack of city issue too. But hard to get someone in. Maybe Aguero in due course for Kane

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      1. SomeoneKnows
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        Don't you think that having both Grealish and Barkley will be an overkill?

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        1. zotter
          • 15 Years
          4 years, 28 days ago

          Best in their price bracket ? But you can do Barnes for Grealish?

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  30. VinMar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Best 1 week defender punt up to 4.9? Thats not from Sheffield of Leicester
    Thinking Lamptey or Dallas

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    1. zotter
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      How much is Aurier?

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      1. VinMar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        5.2

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        1. zotter
          • 15 Years
          4 years, 28 days ago

          Probably Lamptey or Burnley

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