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Line-up Lessons – Gameweek 32 – Part One

Antonio Conte brings in fit-again Victor Moses and reverts to Nemanja Matic in the Chelsea midfield. Craig Shakespeare rotates ahead of Leicester City’s European D-Day and Middlesbrough coach Steve Agnew switches to a defensive three but still can’t buy a win.

Here’s the first instalment of our Gameweek 32 teamsheet summary, outlining the trends and tactics on show and offering early insight into the likely line-ups to come next weekend.

Bournemouth

Starting XI: Boruc, Adam Smith, Francis, Steve Cook, Daniels, Fraser (Gradel 84), Arter, Wilshere, Pugh (Ibe 71), King, Afobe (Mousset 77).

  • Eddie Howe made one change from the side that drew 2-2 against Liverpool for the home clash against Chelsea, with Ryan Fraser handed a recall in place of Jordon Ibe.
  • Fraser returned on the right side of midfield in the 4-4-2 formation used by the Cherries’ boss. Josh King and Benik Afobe continued their blossoming partnership in attack.
  • Howe’s first substitution saw Ibe brought on for Marc Pugh. Ibe played down the right flank, with Fraser temporarily moving to the left, although he made way for Max Gradel for the final six minutes. The other change saw youngster Lys Mousset take over from Afobe up front with 13 minutes remaining.
  • Dan Gosling missed a second consecutive match due to a knock but, if he’s fit for Saturday’s trip to Spurs, could push for a recall in central midfield. Ibe appears to be edging back into favour under Howe, so he could be an option to start out wide at White Hart Lane in place of either Pugh or Fraser.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield, Flanks

Burnley

Starting XI: Heaton, Lowton, Mee, Keane, Ward, Boyd, Hendrick, Barton, Brady, Barnes (Tarkowski 90); Gray (Vokes 62).

  • Clarets’ boss Sean Dyche made two changes from the side that beat Stoke City for the trip to Middlesbrough. Robbie Brady and Ashley Barnes were recalled in place of Sam Vokes and Steven Defour, with the latter missing out with a thigh problem.
  • Brady started on the left of the four-man midfield, with Barnes stationed just behind lone striker Andre Gray in the 4-4-1-1 formation.
  • Dyche made his first move just after the hour mark, with Vokes introduced in place of Gray in a straight swap. James Tarkowski then entered the fray late on, replacing Barnes in a defensive substitution. Tarkowski slotted in next to Michael Keane and Ben Mee in central defence to form a 5-4-1, with the visitors happy to hold on for a point by that stage.
  • With Brady, Scott Arfield and Defour all vying for the starting spot on the left wing, Dyche could continue to rotate in that position. The Clarets face a trip to Everton next and Defour could push for a recall if available. Gray has been substituted in his last three appearances, so while he should keep hold of his starting role, Vokes is a viable alternative in attack.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Left Wing, Forwards

Chelsea

Starting XI: Courtois, Azpilicueta, Luiz, Cahill, Moses (Zouma 90+2), Kante, Matic, Alonso, Pedro (Willian 88), Costa, Hazard (Fabregas 84).

  • Antonio Conte made two alterations for the trip to Bournemouth, with Nemanja Matic and the fit-again Victor Moses starting in place of Cesc Fabregas and Kurt Zouma.
  • Matic returned alongside N’Gole Kante in central midfield in the usual 3-4-3 formation, with Moses slotting in at right wing-back. That allowed Cesar Azpilicueta to start in the three-man backline, alongside David Luiz and Gary Cahill.
  • All three of Conte’s substitutions were made during the latter stages at the Vitality Stadium. Fabregas and Willian took over from Eden Hazard and Pedro in straight swaps, while Zouma was handed a brief run-out late on in place of Moses.
  • With Moses back to full fitness, the only real selection dilemma likely to be faced by the Chelsea manager is who to start in the middle of the park alongside Kante. The Blues travel to Manchester United on Sunday, so that fixture could be more suited to the more defensive-minded Matic than Fabregas.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central Midfield

Everton

Starting XI: Robles, Holgate, Pennington, Jagielka, Baines: Gueye, Schneiderlin (Barry 73), Mirallas, Barkley, Davies: Lukaku.

  • Ronald Koeman made two changes from the side that drew 1-1 against Manchester United for the home fixture with Leicester City. Matthew Pennington replaced the suspended Ashley Williams, while the fit-again Morgan Schneiderlin came in for Gareth Barry.
  • Pennington partnered Phil Jagielka in central defence and Schneiderlin formed part of a three-man midfield, playing just behind Idrissa Gueye and Tom Davies. Ross Barkley and Kevin Mirallas played as central attacking midfielders behind lone striker Romelu Lukaku, creating more of a 4-3-2-1 formation.
  • Koeman only made one substitution, with Barry brought on to provide some fresh legs in place of Schneiderlin for the final 17 minutes.
  • Williams will be available for the visit of Burnley to Goodison Park following his one-match ban, so he’s likely to return in place of Pennington in central defence. Koeman may keep faith in the same midfield trio, although Barry is a viable alternative. Likewise, Dominic Calvert-Lewin could challenge Mirallas for a starting spot.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield, Attacking Midfield

Hull City

Starting XI: Jakupovic, Elmohamady, Dawson, Ranocchia, Robertson, Grosicki, N’Diaye, Clucas (Henriksen 58), Markovic, Niasse (Maloney 82), Evandro (Hernandez 58).

  • Tigers’ head coach Marco Silva made two changes for the trip to The Etihad, with Michael Dawson replacing the injured Harry Maguire, while the fit-again Evandro was recalled in place of Abel Hernandez.
  • Dawson started alongside Andrea Ranocchia in central defence and Evandro was stationed next to Alfred N’Diaye and Sam Clucas in a three-man midfield. Lazar Markovic (right) and Kamil Grosicki (left) flanked central striker Oumar Niasse.
  • With his side trailing 2-0, Silva made a double substitution just before the hour mark, with Markus Henriksen and Hernandez introduced in place of Clucas and Evandro. Henriksen joined N’Diaye in central midfield and Hernandez played next to Niasse in attack, seeing the visitors switch to a 4-4-2 formation. The final substitution saw Shaun Maloney replace Niasse. Maloney played in more of a No 10 role as Hull ended the match in a 4-2-3-1.
  • Maguire missed the trip to The Etihad with a knee injury picked up during the 4-2 win over Middlesbrough. If he remains out for Saturday’s trip to Stoke City, Dawson or Curtis Davies should partner Ranocchia in central defence. If Silva opts for a 4-3-3, the front six could stay unchanged. But if he wants to incorporate Hernandez in the starting XI, he may have to sacrifice Evandro, to allow the Uruguayan to partner Niasse in attack in a 4-4-2.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield, Forwards

Leicester City

Starting XI: Schmeichel, Amartey, Benalouane, Huth, Chilwell, Albrighton (Ulloa 78), Drinkwater, King, Gray (Mahrez 61), Vardy (Musa 61), Slimani.

  • Manager Craig Shakespeare made five changes for the trip to Goodison Park, with Daniel Amartey, Ben Chilwell, Marc Albrighton, Andy King and Islam Slimani replacing Danny Simpson, Christian Fuchs, Riyad Mahrez, Wilfred Ndidi and Shinji Okazaki.
  • Amartey and Chilwell slotted in at right-back and left-back respectively, while Albrighton started on the right side of midfield. King joined Danny Drinkwater in the middle of the park and Slimani partnered Jamie Vardy up front in the 4-4-2 formation.
  • Just after the hour mark, Shakespeare decided to introduce Mahrez and Ahmed Musa for Demarai Gray and Vardy. Mahrez played in his usual position on the right wing, with Albrighton switching flanks. Musa operated down the middle next to Slimani. As a final roll of the dice, Shakespeare brought on Leonardo Ulloa for Albrighton, with Musa then drifting over to the left to allow Ulloa to combine with Slimani up front.
  • The Foxes’ Champions League quarter-final first leg clash against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday persuaded Shakespeare to rotate his side against Everton. With Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace sandwiched between the two European ties, there is a strong likelihood he’ll do something similar at Selhurst Park. Amartey and Chilwell could keep their places, then, with King and Slimani others who may be handed another start. Marcin Wasilewski and Musa could also come into the reckoning.

Current Status: Very Unsettled
Risk Areas: Full-Backs, Central Midfield, Flanks, Forwards

Liverpool

Starting XI: Mignolet, Lovren, Matip, Klavan; Alexander-Arnold (Coutinho 46), Milner, Can, Wijnaldum, Clyne, Woodburn (Firmino 46), Origi (Sturridge 68).

  • Jurgen Klopp made three alterations for the trip to Stoke City, with Joel Matip, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ben Woodburn replacing Lucas Leiva, Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino.
  • Those changes saw Liverpool line up in an unfamiliar 3-5-2 formation. Matip joined Dejan Lovren and Ragnar Klavan in central defence, with Alexander-Arnold (right) and Nathaniel Clyne (left) operating as wing-backs. James Milner was handed a central midfield role next to Emre Can and Georginio Wijnaldum, with Woodburn joining Divock Origi in attack.
  • But with his side trailing 1-0 at half-time, Klopp decided to bring on Coutinho and Firmino in place of Alexander-Arnold and Woodburn. The Brazilian duo flanked central striker Origi, while Clyne moved to right wing-back, seeing the Reds switch to a 3-4-3. The final substitution saw Daniel Sturridge take over from Origi as the central striker for the final 22 minutes.
  • After playing three matches in a week, Klopp could return to his usual 4-3-3 formation for Sunday’s trip to West Bromwich Albion. Coutinho and Firmino should start alongside Origi in attack, then, with Sturridge and Woodburn the alternatives. Lucas may be handed a recall in central midfield, unless the Liverpool manager considers using 3-4-3 from the start at The Hawthorns, with Can and Wijnaldum combining in central midfield.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield

Manchester City

Starting XI: Bravo, Navas, Stones, Kolarov, Clichy, Toure (Fernando 74), Delph, Sterling, Silva (Iheanacho 72), Sane (Nolito 66), Aguero.

  • Pep Guardiola made four changes from the side that lost 2-1 to Chelsea for the home clash against Hull City, with Claudio Bravo, Aleksandar Kolarov, Yaya Toure and Raheem Sterling starting at the expense of Willy Caballero, Vincent Kompany, Fernandinho and Kevin De Bruyne.
  • Kolarov returned to partner John Stones in central defence, while Toure sat alongside Fabian Delph at the base of midfield in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Sterling was stationed on the right of the attacking midfield trio, with Sergio Aguero operating as the lone striker for City.
  • Guardiola’s first change saw Nolito take over from Leroy Sane on the left wing for the final 24 minutes. Kelechi Iheanacho then replaced David Silva in the No 10 role, with the final substitution seeing Fernando come on for Toure in a straight swap.
  • It’s in central defence where Guardiola looks most likely to continue to rotate, with Nicolas Otamendi and Kompany viable alternatives to Stones and Kolarov. Jesus Navas and Gael Clichy have been regular starters in the full-back positions of late, and may continue to remain in favour. Fernandinho, along with De Bruyne, could well earn recalls when the Citizens travel to Southampton on Saturday, so they may replace Toure and Delph in a 4-1-4-1 formation.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Central Midfield

Manchester United

Starting XI: Romero, Damian, Bailly, Rojo, Shaw (Blind 61), Fellaini, Herrera, Pogba, Lingard (Rashford 64), Mkhitaryan (Martial 78), Ibrahimovic.

  • United boss Jose Mourinho made five changes for the trip to Sunderland, with Sergio Romero, Matteo Darmian, Luke Shaw, Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan starting at the expense of David de Gea, Ashley Young, Daley Blind, Michael Carrick and Marcus Rashford.
  • Mourinho switched to a 4-3-2-1 system at the Stadium of Light, with Pogba starting on the left of the central midfield trio. Mkhitaryan played in a central attacking midfield role behind lone striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Darmian and Shaw slotted in at right-back and left-back respectively.
  • Shaw was the first player to make way for United, with Blind taking over at left-back shortly after the hour mark. Rashford then replaced Lingard, seeing United switch to a 4-3-1-2 as the youngster joined Ibrahimovic in attack. Anthony Martial was handed a few minutes late on in place of Mkhitaryan.
  • Mourinho chose to rotate his side ahead of United’s Europa League quarter-final first leg at Anderlecht, but it remains to be seen if he’ll repeat the move next weekend, given that leaders Chelsea are the visitors to Old Trafford. De Gea missed out due to a minor hip problem, but he, along with Antonio Valencia, who sat out a second successive match, should be available if selected. Carrick provides another option in central midfield, while Rashford and Martial are viable alternatives in attack. Blind may also push for a recall at left-back in place of Shaw.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Goalkeeper, Full-Backs, Central Midfield, Attacking Midfield

Middlesbrough

Starting XI: Valdes, Bernardo (Bamford 83), Ayala, Gibson, Barragan, Clayton, Leadbitter, Forshaw, Downing, Gestede (Traore 69), Stuani (Negredo 58).

  • Steve Agnew made four changes for the home encounter against Burnley, with Bernardo Espinosa, Grant Leadbitter, Adam Forshaw and Cristhian Stuani starting in place of James Husband, Marten de Roon, Adama Traore and Alvaro Negredo.
  • Those changes saw Boro switch from a 4-4-2 to a 3-5-2 system, with Bernardo joining Daniel Ayala and Ben Gibson in the three-man defence. Antonio Barragan and Stewart Downing operated in the wing-back positions, while Forshaw linked up with Adam Clayton and Grant Leadbitter in central midfield. Stuani partnered Rudy Gestede in attack.
  • But with the match goalless, Agnew decided to introduce Negredo in place of Stuani just before the hour mark in a straight swap. Gestede then made way for Traore, although the substitute, who normally plays wide on the right, remained in a fairly central role. As a final roll of the dice, the Boro head coach threw on Patrick Bamford for Bernardo, seeing the home side end the match in a 4-4-2, with Bamford joining Negredo in attack, while Traore moved to the right wing.
  • After failing to register three points once again, Agnew could consider changing systems for the visit of Arsenal to the Riverside a week today. Much will depend on whether Fabio (concussion) or George Friend (calf) are fit to return. Calum Chambers won’t be eligible to play against his parent club, though. But with matches running out, it’s likely Agnew will continue to play with two forwards, so Negredo may earn a recall in place of Stuani. If he opts for a 4-4-2, Traore should push for a start on the right, with Downing perhaps on the left if Fabio or Friend are available to play at left-back. Gaston Ramirez would be another option to play on the left if he can recover from an ankle injury. De Roon was surprisingly dropped last weekend, but after playing three matches in six days, that might have been due to fatigue. He should return to the starting XI against the Gunners, then, perhaps joining Clayton in the middle of the park.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central Defence, Left-Back/Left Wing-Back, Central Midfield, Flanks, Forwards

Part Two of Lineup Lessons, covering the remaining ten teams, will be published tomorrow.

1,690 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Debauchy
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    After the Walker/Valencia fiasco need a few Hahas' from Zaha
    Arse win of course

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    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I'm only asking for Zaha and Sanchez hatties

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    2. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Want 4-3 to us, Sanchez hattie and assist, Zaha goal and assist, to take me over the 25 pts to get me to 100+ 🙂

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    3. Debauchy
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I thought I was being greedy , Bring it onnnn !!

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  2. EL_FENOMENO
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    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I am doing Ibra to Kane. Thank you

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    1. the snazzy viking
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      2 points confirmed

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    2. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Are you going back to Ibra for DGW 34?

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  3. Individual
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    New crowd - Valencia owners. What are you doing? One more week or shipping? If so, to whom?

    Cheers!

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    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Keeping rest of season most likely

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    2. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I think I'm going to stick for now. I'm still angry about Brunt, so I think he's gotta go first.

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    3. twoplustwo
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      It's a real pain if it persists. Surprising given that top 4 is 1 point within reach if they can win the game in hand. Even a sideways transfer to another United defender is probably ok.

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      1. Individual
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah I am thinking of taking a punt on Rojo or something, but idk whether it's worth it, especially with Chelsea being the next game and I have Haz in that match too. Might just leave it cos I'm uncertain.

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    4. _Make
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      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Hoping that two weeks off will front-load the rotation and he's good to go for the rest of the season now. Keeping.

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    5. b✪mber
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Keep Valencia and get Yoshida.

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      1. Individual
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Yes my friend, I have his 9 points off the bench this week 🙂

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        1. Hurricane Gilbert
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Ahhh Jammy bench points! I'll get 8 points from Alonso

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          1. Individual
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Haha nice mate. How are you doing?

            75 from 9 here, Sanchez and Zaha to go tonight!

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            1. Hurricane Gilbert
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Pretty good! 66 points from 9 - Sanchez and Tekkers to go. 8 points ahead of my H2H rival who has Sanchez (C) and Zaha. Going to go down the wire!

              Most likely no Kane for me this week though, as I have all Spurs holes filled (lol). Banking on Kaku (c). Siggy to Zaha this week is likely, then Costa to Ibra next week I suppose.

              Your plans?

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              1. Individual
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                Ohh it's close! My ML rivals are all out, except one on 48 with Walcott as well as Zaha/Sanch. It'll be tense!

                Yeah no Kane for me. I'm going Eriksen. Was my initial gut instinct for this week and I want to follow that. Love Kaku too but I feel like it's time for Spurs.

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                1. Hurricane Gilbert
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  Might joint you on that Eriksen (c) punt, just because it's more fun and what else can you do when ur stuck at 100k... We FPL bros lol 😉

                  Siggy to Zaha or Costa to 1GWpunt striker? Or even save?

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                  1. Individual
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 11 months ago

                    Yeah exactly, an explosion and suddenly we're at 50k 😀

                    and yah bros lolz

                    Hmm I reckon Siggy to Zaha and save the other 🙂

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              2. Individual
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                Oh yeah changes, gna leave it actually mate, it's at this:
                Pick / Hennessey
                Valencia Holgate Stones / Barragan Yoshi
                Hazard Eriksen(c) Alli Sanchez Zaha
                Kaku Kun / Anichebe

                Don't think I want to remove Valencia before 34 is over, so I'm gna roll. Was thinking of getting Vert in for him but that feels really uninspiring, not sure that's worth an FT, and also King in form for Bournemouth.

                Siggy to Zaha is good!

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                1. Hurricane Gilbert
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  I like that midfield a lot mate! Sexy AF! Best to save!

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    6. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks guys. Am 60:40 leaving it for this week @ this:

      Pick / Henn
      Valencia Holgate Stones / Barragan Yoshi
      Eriksen(c) Alli Sanchez Haz Zaha
      Kun Kaku / Anichebe

      Kun->Ibra on DGW. Not sure I'd do much else, though!

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    7. zon
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Keeping over DGW34 then lose him on a WC.

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    8. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Keeping. Hopefully they get knocked out of Europa.

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  4. KingOfLuck
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Is WC actually a chip in the sense that you can't use it the same GW as TC, BB or AoA?? So if the aim is BB in GW37, I need to play WC in GW36?

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    1. KingOfLuck
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      And on that note, is it known when the extra games will be decided which GW they will be played?

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      1. A.T
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        News expected soon on that.

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    2. A.T
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Correct

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    3. Sess!
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Correct. Can't play any other chips same gw as WC.

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  5. Who Am I?
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Is it better going with Ibra,Lukaku,Kane or with stonger Midfielders?

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    1. PaddyPyne
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I am seriously thinking of sacking Sanchez to King and upgrading Carroll to Kane! mids King Sterling Alli Siggy Pedro, Plus Kane Ibra, Lukaku, -4

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    2. Sess!
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I currently have aguero, lukaku, ibra and midfield of sanchez, alli, siggy (who will be switched soon) and sterling so it's not like I've had to compromise there.

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    3. Fuchs Mane Kante
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      K.I.L defo

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  6. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Does anyone here think that Benteke will score tonight?

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    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Gonna go with a.... Yes.

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    2. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      That's why I brought him in

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    3. kalmoffit
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah, why we own him otherwise

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    4. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Good, this gives me confidence. Origi blanked, so it could be a win-win transfer if he does something.

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    5. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Assisted by Zaha, yeah.

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    6. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Probably. Arsenal don't keep clean sheets anymore.

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  7. Jedi_Reed
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    If Gibson becomes unaffordable, who are the next best options in the Boro defence? Chambers, or Fabio likely to make a return for the double?

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    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Go with Valdes

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      1. Jedi_Reed
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        It's also to free up funds for Zlatan.

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      2. Jedi_Reed
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        *which I couldn't do with Valdes.

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    2. ThisTimeNxtYrRodney
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I think chambers may be ready to return. The problem is that he can't play against arsenal next week as they still own him.

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      1. Jedi_Reed
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah, wouldn't transfer in until GW 34 though.

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    3. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      wait a few days for update on both Chambers and Friend. Will get a good idea then

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    4. A.T
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Chambers

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      1. Jedi_Reed
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers guys.

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    5. Sess!
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Fabio only had concussion. He'll be back next game and is pretty nailed on. If chambers back before the double though then he's just as nailed on as gibson and gets bonus too, so prob best shout.

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    6. kalmoffit
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Not much mention of Ayala but Chambers still not around

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  8. Atimis
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Current team:

    Grant
    Alonso Walker Holgate
    Sanchez Dele Eriksen Coutinho
    Ibra Kaku(c) Carroll

    Jaku Valencia Robertson DeRoon

    Would you WC or take -8 this week to bring Kane in or just save FT ?
    If I save, I will do Grant Carroll to Valdes Beneteke next week.
    Thoughts ?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      What's the -8?

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      1. Atimis
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Walker Eriksen Carroll to Davies Zaha Kane
        or could figure out something with Walker and Coutinho out leaving Eriksen in the team

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          I guess you can WC to fix it up. Would need to captain Kane to even bother tbh.

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          1. Atimis
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Yah, thanks 😉

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  9. whitearselane
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Hi, which teams are still to have 2 doubles left

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    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Southampton (3), Arsenal & Man Utd

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  10. Fuchs Mane Kante
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Who can afford K.I.L yet.
    Shearer, Ibro and Troll.
    Even got Son of a gun. Lol

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Next GW I will have Ibra, Kane and Lukaku but a midfield of Sanchez, Alli, Zaha, King, Ward-Prowse

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      1. Fuchs Mane Kante
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Nice touch.

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  11. Tshelby
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Bottomed

    Any suggestions?

    Valdes, Heaton
    Cahill, Valencia, Baines, Davies, Yoshida
    Alli, Siggy, Son, Pedro, Obiang
    Lukaku, kun, Origi

    A) Siggy -> Couthino
    B) Siggy -> Walcott
    C) Kun, Son, Siggy -> Kane, Sanchez, Can (-8)

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  12. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Which lineup do you like this week?

    a) Heaton(Jaku)
    GIBSON/UTD DEF Valencia Mawson (Holebas, RFM)
    ERIKSEN Sanchez Siggy Alli Zaha
    KANE Lukaku (Llorente)

    b) Heaton(Jaku)
    DAVIES Valencia Mawson (Holebas, RFM)
    Sanchez Siggy Alli Zaha (4.3 MID)
    KANE Lukaku AGUERO

    c) Heaton(Jaku)
    DAVIES Valencia Mawson (Holebas, RFM)
    HAZARD/ANY MID Sanchez Siggy Alli Zaha
    KANE Lukaku (Llorente)

    Cheers in advance.

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    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B because I favour Kun over Haz

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Hazard can be any mid apart from Spurs. Best mid for next 2 GWs really.

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      2. Debauchy
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Yep , B this week

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Think Aguero + Davies beats Eriksen + any def?

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    2. Debauchy
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Not like you to get this desperate TM
      Give me a minute... or 2

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    3. kalmoffit
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I was looking for D with no Heaton. Failing that B with Aguero

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        How does D) work?

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    4. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers all. Surprised B is winning tbh.

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    5. Kloppen Schloppen
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I like A but can see the appeal of B with Kun.

      Lots of people getting rid of Kun this week for Kane - could be a good week to have him

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        It's a great fixture so A may be safer.
        S'ton vs City could be high scoring. Makes Ibra easy to get in 34.

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    6. b✪mber
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      b... is this the same like yesterday?

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah, just hopefully better explained.

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    7. AA33
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      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Are you using your WC?

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        No, WC in 35/36.

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  13. jurgenklopp.8
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Pickford
    Toby A - Alonso - Holebas
    Coutinho - Sanchez - Firmino - Siggy
    Kane - Lukaku - Origi

    Foster - Carrick - Yoshida - Kingsley
    2.6 itb

    I know its early but anything worth a hit? Maybe to bring in some dgw34 players?

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    1. SWANCK
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Look at Firm/Cout/Siggy out for DGW'ers
      I know liverpool fixtures look plum on paper, but LIV mids are just a no go.. In my humble opinion.

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      1. GoonerByron
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Liverpool mids a no go? Coutinho + Firmino have returned in all of their last 3?

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        1. SWANCK
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          When you own them, you don't want them.
          Far better options elsewhere for similar prices

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      2. jurgenklopp.8
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        s**t sorry it's alli in place of firmino.

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    2. jurgenklopp.8
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      **alli instead of firmino

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  14. SWANCK
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Afternoon fellas, did anyone watch the Spurs game this weekend?
    Just curious as to how Kane played during his cameo? Back to full fitness or worth a wait-and-see?

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    1. jurgenklopp.8
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      get him in asap imo

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      1. SWANCK
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Did he look that good?

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        1. jurgenklopp.8
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          looked dangerous, hit the bar, would've scored but passed to son for his hat trick instead.

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          1. SWANCK
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            A 3rd consecutive -4 for me this week.
            All green arrows though so its all good!

            Thankyou sir.

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            1. jurgenklopp.8
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              🙂

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    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Looked good, could have 1 or 2 goals

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    3. Carlton P
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Sharp, take a -4 if you have to

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      1. SWANCK
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Now to decide who is going to be my enabler..

        arrivederci McAuley!
        Or do I downgrade Valencia..

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        1. Carlton P
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Mc > yoshi

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      2. kalmoffit
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I've taken-8. He terrified me

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    4. kalmoffit
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Spurs were creating so many chances, it was a relief he didn't score. Set Son up for what should have been his hat trick

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    5. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Looked unfit - I would say he is likely to start next game, but not 100% certain.

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      1. SWANCK
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Really? Would you take a hit for him or would you wait?

        I'm uncertain tbh with BOU at home

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  15. The 12th Man
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Gibson or PVA?
    Getting Valdes next week.

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    1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      GIBBO

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    2. Carlton P
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Gibson is no good after 34 imo, if you need pva for 34 + other fixtures in between then pva

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  16. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Still no dgw news!!!

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Still no link 😉

      +1
      1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Why you want a link so bad?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Your comment history wants it more.

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  17. DR0GBA
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I am seriously struggling with what transfer to make for this GW. Can you guys help me?

    Heaton(Jaku)
    Valencia, PVA, Baines, Olsson (McAuley)
    Eriksen, Alli, Hazard (Antonio, Capoue)
    Lukaku, Aguero, Origi

    1FT £0.1m ITB

    - Valencia hasn't played past 2
    - PVA has been injured (may still be for this weekend)
    - Baines can't keep a cleansheet, and never gets attacking returns
    - Olsson is likely to concede
    - McAuley has been taken off twice in a row

    - Antonio pulled his hamstring
    - Capoue a horrible benchwarmer

    - Origi likely to be rotated
    - Aguero possibly to be rotated in the coming weeks

    There are so many cons to this team that it's hard to just make one transfer to get rid of the problems. Any help? Please!

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Maybe Aguero > Kane and use change to fix Antonio?

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      1. DR0GBA
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Have Eriksen and Alli, would triple Spurs attack be too much?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Would be short term if you wanted. Could just do Antonio to Zaha or similar and ignore Kane.

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      2. A.T
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        This or maybe even a WC

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        1. DR0GBA
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Could I get away with that team, or would the WC be the most beneficial for me to use it now?

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          1. Carlton P
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            WC, I assumed you didn't have it left

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          2. A.T
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            As there's only 6 he's left a WC might be best. Hopefully the fixtures will announced before the next gw and it all should become clear. There'll probably be a way to improve your team now and still cover what you need for the dgw's.

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  18. Carlton P
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Sanchez Alli eriksen King sane
    Kun kaku anichebe
    1.8 ITB
    If Sanchez looks out of sorts tonight I am strongly considering
    Sanchez + anichebe > zaha + Kane....crazy?

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    1. Baz
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      looks good (I havnt got the balls to lose sanchez though)

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  19. GoonerByron
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Are people taking hits for DGW players?

    I currently have Negredo, Zaha, Valencia, Jones (RIP) + can only get 2 more with FTs..

    Is it mad to take a -8 to also bring in Valdes, Gibson, Mkhi + Ibra?

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    1. djpete
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      bONKERS

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    2. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      jesus what a horrible team you will have, expect big dissapointment and an awful end to your season with that lot of trash. Lietrally only player worth having for this dgw is ibra

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      1. GoonerByron
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I'm WCing straight after the 34 DGW

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        1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          K well thats ok then, but still think your going to have a dissapointment and someone with only like 1 or 2 double players is going to do better. Kane, Alli, Aguero, Lukaku, Hazard, King, Sanchez arent just going to chill out on that double and you wont have many of them

          +1
  20. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    would not get rid of Eriksen personally. So A

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    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      @TM

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers. It's a tricky one for sure.

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  21. twisterteo
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Aguero and Redmond --> Kane and Coutinho for a -4.

    Yes or No?

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    1. Baz
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      just aguero to kane?

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      1. twisterteo
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Yes can do that, but I have Redmond and Snodgrass at midfield and they don't really look as good options from now on.

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        1. Baz
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          maybe wait for dgw annoucment as Redmond should have a couple. Snodgrass should go after this week to zaha if you havnt already got him

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          1. twisterteo
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Do you know when is the news coming out? Worried about price rises

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    2. KneejerkJoe
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      got wildcard?

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      1. twisterteo
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Unfortunately not 🙁 team is:

        Jaku / Heaton

        Davies/ Brunt/ Alonso / Holgate

        Sanchez / Alli / Siggy / Redmond / Snodgrass

        Aguero / Lukaku / Negredo

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        1. KneejerkJoe
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Keep Redmobd then, think he will be good for the doubles.

          Just Aguero out then Snodgrass to Zaha next.

          Maybe even keep Aguero!

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  22. Baz
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Use or lose transfer:

    A) Siggy to Zaha

    B) Davies & Ibra --> Barragan & Kane

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    1. b✪mber
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I'd save and/or find another route to Kane

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  23. JÆKS ⭐
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Is anyone with his wildcard still intact, considering bench boosting in 34 and still playing their wildcard after that?

    For a -4 I can get Jaku (H WAT) Olsson (H STK) Pieters (A SWA) and Negredo (DGW), didn't think of this before but it is tempting me, because I don't see anyone who I can trust with my TC chip besides someone in 37

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    1. GoonerByron
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Use your TC in Arsenal's DGW in 35/36

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      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        If it's in 35: Spurs and Saints, with Alexis on the wing, I do not see him scoring more than 2 goals

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        1. GoonerByron
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Sanchez can score points against anyone, on the wing or not.

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          1. b✪mber
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            this - he was priced 11.5M at the start of the season as a winger

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            1. b✪mber
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              11M*

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    2. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Perfect time for a TC punt on Gabbi if first DGW goes in GW35.

      Would still use BB for 37

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  24. Oggle22
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Sane to Coutinho or Son
    Hold and see how Sanchez does then get shut if he blanks?

    GW33
    Jakupovic
    Davies Lovren Huth
    Walcott Sanchez Alli Sane
    Kun Ibra Origi

    Valdes Yoshida De Ron Chambers

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    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      why transfer out Sane? Hold

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      1. _Make
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        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Stay Sane

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  25. manu4life99
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    A) Aguero>Kane (FT)
    B) Carroll, Sanchez > Kane, Zaha (-4)

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  26. goriuanx
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Palace-Arsenal predictions?

    1-0 for me.

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    1. A.T
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      1-3

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    2. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      0-4

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      1-1 no Dann so unlikely CS.

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      1. goriuanx
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        There's only one reason why they've been keeping clean sheets. 😉

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          The same reason they conceded 3 vs S'ton?

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          1. goriuanx
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Ok, maybe Dann is a bit good..

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    4. Oven Glover
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Wouldn't mind a high scoring game as I need Benteke to do well but I think it's going to be a 2-1 Arsenal win.

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    5. Smurf
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      1-2

      Palace playing well but I think Arsenal are starting to perform again.

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    6. b✪mber
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      1-4

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    7. kalmoffit
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      3-2

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  27. GoonerByron
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Which one..

    A - Aguero GW33, Ibra DGW34

    B - Kane GW33 + 34

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    1. The Polymath
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      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Kane 33, Ibra 34

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      1. GoonerByron
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Means a hit for Ibra in 34, can't see it's worth it

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    2. Oven Glover
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B

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    3. Jersey
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A

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  28. seaside
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Grant Jaku
    Alonso Nyom Mawson Holgate Chambers
    Alli Coutinho Sane Pedro Fletcher
    Zlatan Lukaku Aguero

    0.5 ITB, 0 FT.

    Good to go? Any suggestions? Who would you upgrade if Aguero -> Kane? Is Hazard a must now?

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  29. seaside
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Grant or Jaku to play?

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  30. The Polymath
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    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    For DGW 34 would you go (if available)

    A) Chambers
    B) Gibson
    C) Other Boro Defender

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B

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    2. Jersey
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Gibson

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