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Dec 2021
28m 44s

Is it time to triple-captain Salah at ho...

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We've got another midweek round of Premier League fixtures starting on Tuesday, so the FPL General is here to get you up to speed with his usual batch of transfer advice, captaincy choices, an updated watchlist, and these burning questions dealt with: Stick with King or switch to Dennis? Best Raphinha replacement - Foden, Bernardo or Bowen? Bowen or Galla ... Show More
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