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Scoutcast: FPL managers face a mixed set of Double Gameweeks

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Joe, Seb and Andy help Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers prepare for Double Gameweek 31 and beyond.

With relegation-threatened Burnley and Everton playing twice over the next week, FPL managers are bracing themselves for arguably the worst Double Gameweek they have faced in recent memory.

Our Scoutcast trio consider the long-term prospects of loading up on the likes of Clarets striker Wout Weghorst (£6.4m) and Toffees defender Mason Holgate (£4.2m).

They look at the best options and wonder whether Burnley’s statistically best asset Dwight McNeil (£5.6m) will really interest many FPL managers.

Meanwhile, there are far better Double Gameweeks on the horizon, featuring assets with significant points potential. The crew delve into the possible permutations ahead, with a close eye on when the likes of Manchester City’s Joao Cancelo (£6.9m) will play twice in a Gameweek.

Joe unleashes a flurry of statistics for those looking to deploy a chip in Double Gameweek 33, which looks to be among several pivotal Gameweeks ahead.

Elsewhere, Seb makes Andy “laugh like a teenager”, with his startling comments on City star Phil Foden (£7.8m).

There is the community team’s latest travails to consider, Gameweek 30’s poor scores to rake over and crucially the Scoutcasters’ captaincy and transfer plans for the weekend to reveal.

With Liverpool’s injured defender Trent Alexander Arnold (£8.4m) set to miss a Gameweek or two, could risk-takers prosper by removing him until he returns? Joe, Seb and Andy ponder this classic dullard-versus-maverick decision, which could make or break FPL managers’ season.

This latest show, which was streamed live on the evening of Tuesday 29 March is once again slightly different, with Andy and his Yeovil internet kindly taking on hosting duties while Joe updates his tech.

There’s also time for some quick-fire questions at the end of his mammoth episode to help FPL managers recover from the international break and return to team tweaking and captain calls.

Be sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel to get notified of future live episodes. It is also available as a podcast.

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  1. LeytonOrient
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Any updates on Ramsdale?

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    1. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Not yet, could be out for a couple of weeks with hip injury but I'm hoping he is fit for Monday night

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    2. ElliotJHP
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Poor mans Vigouroux

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    3. Arteta
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Nothing new so far.

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  2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Maybe Ziyech is the Chelsea mid to get. Mount/Havertz might be taken off early or rested for UCL.

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    1. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah maybe, although Havertz and Mount are more likely to do well when they play so I would be choosing one of those two

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  3. jimmy6363
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Worth bringing in Weghorst for -4 when I could play Doherty and Che Adams instead (I'd have to bench one of them if I played Weghorst)?

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    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I think I’d probably just play 1 of those 2, both with a decent enough fixture

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    2. LeytonOrient
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Weghorst not worth a hit

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    3. EL_FENOMENO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Would play Adamas and Doherty even if I had Weg

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    4. Gazwaz80
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I had the same predicament, although I did bring Weghorst in for free. Why do we put ourselves through this 😀

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  4. Atimis
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Have FH, WC and BB - any recommendation regarding the strategy? FH GW33?

    Ramsdale/Foster
    TAA/Cancelo/VVD/Doherty/Jonny
    Salah/Saka/Kulu/Martinelli/Ramsey
    Kane/Jim/Broja

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    1. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Team is similar to mine and I'm going to FH33 and WC34 to BB in 36.

      Trent to James or Robbo this week and get him back on WC

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      1. Atimis
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        FH33 sounds reasonable so may target GWs 31 and 32, just the thing is with that team GW32 ain't looking great for points tbh

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    2. Atimis
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe Jim Ramsdale to Weghorst Mendy -4?

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  5. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Which move (already have Robertson and only 1 FH left)

    A. TAA Kilman and Jimenez to Cancelo RJames and Weghorst for -4 (bench Tierney, Broja, Amartey)

    B. Kilman and Jimenez to Gelhardt and Cancelo. Keep TAA through injuries (bench Gelhardt, Amartey, TAA)

    Thanks

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    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      B

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  6. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Playing TAA. Who should be the first bench:

    A) Gelhardt
    B) Ramsey
    C) Davies

    Thanks!

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    1. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      B

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    2. XABI 15
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      he wont start, but Ramsey out of those

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  7. XABI 15
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Rephrasing my previous post.

    Of 4.4 and under defenders who do you prefer:
    1. Burn
    2. Schar
    3.Roberts
    4. other

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    1. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      2

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      2

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  8. TopBinFC
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Is TAA 100% out? Why is everyone selling, surely wait til presser.

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    1. XABI 15
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      he almost certainly wont play this week. Liverpool can win without him.

      They have a huge double CL QF, FA cup semi and game vs Man City in league (in next 2 weeks), would be a total shock to see him play.

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      1. boombaba
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Probably was never injured in the first place

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    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      The rush to sell is a little puzzling but I agree with the above it’s unlikely he plays the next game

      Seems strange to sell when he could be back the game after, he’s literally missing 1 game

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  9. Silecro
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Any ideas on what to do here? Have WC; FH, BB. Probably will not FH in 33 (5 or 6 doublers)

    Sanchez
    Cancelo, Digne, Doherty, Livra
    Salah, Son, Foden, Saka
    Watkins, Broja

    Foster, TAA, Willock, Dennis
    3.0 itb, 1ft

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    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I would be tempted to WC this GW

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  10. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    I am feeling low today guys

    I don't even feel like tinkering with my team

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    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Same mood since last couple of years 😀

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    2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      What's got you down Spud?

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      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        This and that mate

        I just sold digne and feeling better now. 😀

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        1. Arteta
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          That's the spirit!

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    3. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      That's OK mate, we all have days/weeks like that.

      Anything else you wanna chat about besides FPL?

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  11. boombaba
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Would you sell Coutinho for Havertz/Maddison or is he worth keeping?

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    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Did he play with Brazil? Not sure he'll even play this GW if he's back late

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      1. boombaba
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Played an hour.

        Thinking Havertz but he could also be rested vs Brentford at home and tricky games coming up.

        Maddy is a shout in prep for the DGW but gets rotated and they are in Europe comp still....

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  12. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team? Plan is to BB33, FH36

    Pope Schmeichel
    Robbo Cancelo James White Schar
    Salah Saka Havertz Foden Fraser
    Kane Weghorst Cucho

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    1. ElliotJHP
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Few too many sad mid range options in mid/up top for me, I think post BB you'll be looking to downgrade Weg/Cucho/Fraser v quickly but I can see the logic

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    2. Arteta
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Decent.

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  13. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Does this need a WC, or can it be fixed with a couple of hits? Can do Trent Jimenez to Robbo Kane (-4)… 1FT 4.3m ITB

    Ramsdale* (Foster)
    TAA Cancelo Lamptey Livramento (Digne)
    Salah Foden Saka (Bowen* Moura)
    Jimenez** Dennis Broja

    Any thoughts appreciated x

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    1. ElliotJHP
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Couple hits fine, like your moves too

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    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I'd WC with that team.

      There's a lot of dross that needs moving like Digne, Moura, Bowen, Dennis, Jimenez. Now that TAA is out you're just patching over a dying team. Just do it.

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  14. ElliotJHP
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Leaning towards C, but thoughts welcome:

    A) Trent to Cancelo, start Saiss GW31
    B) Saiss to James, start Broja GW31
    C) Saiss/Ramsey to Cancelo/Gordon -4, start Gordon GW31

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    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      C

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  15. G Banger
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Dier + Jiminez => Robertson + Cucho leaves me with:

    Sa (Dubravka)
    White Rudi Robbo Cancelo (TAA)
    Martinelli Raph Salah Kulu (Willock)
    Kane Broja (Cucho)

    a) Go for it
    b) Too weak up front

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    1. ElliotJHP
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      A

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    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      A

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  16. Silecro
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Which option do you like the most?

    A) Watkins > Laca
    B) TAA > Robbo
    C) Digne > Robbo
    D) Watkins, TAA > Kane, Matip (-4)

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    1. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      C

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    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      D

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  17. hogree
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Current state of affairs - WC and BB to go.

    Sa - Steele
    Robbo - TAA - Cancelo - Doherty - Dalot
    Kulu - Saka - Salah - Coutinho - Willock
    Laca - Watkins - Toney

    Thoughts on:
    Watkins + TAA + Coutinho --> Kane + James + Delph (-8 - exact money)

    GW34 Wildcard
    GW36 Bench Boost

    Bit lost on this gameweek, ngl. Appreciate any thoughts

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  18. El_Gigante
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    A. Jimenez > DCL / Rodrigo or further downgrade
    B. Jimenez, Foden > Lacazette, Benrahma (-4)
    C. Jimenez, Son > Kane, Benrahma (-4)

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    1. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      C because Kane

      You don't want DCL, trust me..

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  19. McSauce
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Bench one;

    A) Coutinho
    B) Barnes
    C) Saka

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    1. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Barnes this week

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  20. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Morning folks, what moves would you recommend here with 2FT?

    Ramsdale -- Dubravska
    Robbo Doc TAA -- Digne Saiss
    Saka Salah Kulu Raph Son
    Laca Jimmy -- Broja

    A: Saiss + Jimmy >> James + Weghorst and bench Taa
    B: Taa + Jimmy >> Cancelo + Weghorst
    C: Saiss + Digne + Jimmy >> Cancelo + Roberts + Weghorst (-4)

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    1. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Wait for pressers.

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  21. cam
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    To replace TAA would you transfer in Robertson or VVD? VVD less likely to be rotated, Robertson could be rotated with Tsimikas due to liverpool playing 8/9 games in April.
    Also VVD as played more minutes and scored more points than Robertson, and also cheaper saving money to replace Jiminez. But who to replace Jiminez?
    Thanks for reading

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    1. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Robbo - more attacking threat and in great form.

      There's no one good up front to replace Jiminez so may as well get the cheapest you can, Geldhart, although he won't play 90 much

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    2. Arteta
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I would still go for Robertson.

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    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Robbo. They won't rest while they still have a shot at winning everything. Robbo also in great form.

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    4. cam
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks everyone Robertson it will be

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  22. John Colby (C)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Morning everyone.
    Thank heavens the international break is nearly over!!!

    Can I have your thoughts on these transfers please?

    Sa - Pope
    Raphinha - Sancho
    Jimenez - Mateta

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    1. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Interesting moves. Why Sancho?

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      1. John Colby (C)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Morning Nights Template. I like the look of United’s upcoming fixtures bar the Liverpool away game. They have the fixtures to challenge for that 4th place in the league and Sancho has been matching Bruno’s output for a good few weeks now. He has low ownership too, doesn’t cost as much as Bruno and Ronaldo who I wouldn’t risk captaining in 33.

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    2. G Banger
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Not keen on the first two, as don't see much of an upside.

      Bottom one is interesting as I am looking for a cheap FWD, but will be play? I am looking at Gelhardt or Cucho

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      1. John Colby (C)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        On the football.London website on March 22 they did an article on why Mateta is Viera’s number 1 striker and I do like the look of him. He’s signed a new contract too.

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    3. Arteta
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Good differentials for the run-in and especially next few gameweeks. Is this - 4 or - 8?

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      1. John Colby (C)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        It’s for -4 mate. You’re entirely correct in that the changes are with one eye on coming gameweeks too. I do honestly think that that 4th place spot is up for grabs and that Sancho and Mateta are such an under-the-radar picks. After a difficult season for me personally I’m going to try to enjoy the final stretch and I think these low-owned picks will be exciting to watch.

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  23. G Banger
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Ok so I think I've decided what to do, just need an FWD 5.3mil or under and already have Broja:

    a) Cucho
    b) Gelhardt
    c) Other suggestion

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    1. Arteta
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Cucho or Mateta.

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  24. mcsteely
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    WC this week or in 34?

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    Robbo, Cancelo, Regulion, Dawson, (Livra)
    Salah, Raphina, Coutinho, Kulu, Saka
    Kane, (Broja), Dennis)

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    1. Arteta
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Save WC for later.

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  25. balint84
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    What do you think of Weghorst? Is he the best forward choice this weekend and good for gw33?

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    1. Arteta
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Some would say the best of the worst. I think WW is gonna score at least 2 goals in next 5 games and he's worth a punt.

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      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        I believe 1 goal for him is much more likely than 3.

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  26. tim
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Good day,

    1FT what to do?
    Play Cash?

    DDG
    Cancelo Rudi Tierney
    Saka KDB Kulu Brownhill Salah
    Broja Weghorst

    Foster Cash Dennis TAA

    Cheers!

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    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I am starting Cash over Broja atm.

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  27. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Reece James is explosive asset and a good one when he starts. But looking at his injury record and minutes during this season, I have started to wonder if selling TAA for him is worth it. He could be easily eased in and used more in other competitions. Tuchel isn't forced to risk him in PL. Therefore I have started to wonder if he is next big fpl trap.

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    1. vova
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I wouldn't rush to get James in, his minutes will definitely be managed (especially in the league).

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  28. vova
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    A) TAA > Cancelo
    B) Jimenez > Weghorst
    C) Both -4 (Broja starts otherwise)

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    1. Froes
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I would do both

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  29. Froes
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Doherty or kulusevski to start ?

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