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  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited July 22 Posts: 26,178
    Just had a quick look at FPL I live the new lay out, freshens the game up a bit. I am on leave for a few weeks on Sunday so will start properly looking at my team then.

    Seriously considering going without any Man United players all season, when ever I chose players from my team it complicates things and often ends in failure lol

    Edited: I may just get Mbeumo and no other player unless, Mbeumo price tag is lower than I thought it would be.

    Edited: Made my first draft and have two Man united players :))
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited July 22 Posts: 26,178
    Romano reported last night that Sporting have offered Gyokeres to Man United, Portugal report the other day was right... He still wants Arsenal lol

    Sporting probably trying to get Arsenal to react...

    I would not ne surprised at any outcome football is crazy at times.
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    Feyador wrote: »
    And we're live!
    I have reactivated our league for the upcoming season, so if you played in our league last season, you should automatically be entered once you've registered your first draft. If that does not happen, you can join via this auto join link.
    Feyador wrote: »
    Just as an experiment I asked DeepSeek AI to evaluate the early price reveals mentioned above. It responded as follows, in less time than it took me to process the first lines of information:

    Here’s an evaluation of the four officially revealed FPL player prices for the 2025/26 season, based on performance data, expert analysis, and potential value:

    1. Alexander Isak (FWD, Newcastle) – £10.5m
    Evaluation:
    ** Justified but Premium: Isak’s £2.0m price hike from last season reflects his 23 goals, 6 assists, and 211 FPL points in 2024/25, making him the top-scoring forward .
    ** Fixture Concerns: Newcastle’s tough opening matches (Aston Villa and Liverpool in GW1-2) may deter early investment, but Leeds and Wolves in GW3-4 offer rebound potential .
    ** Transfer Rumours: Linked to Liverpool, but Eddie Howe expects him to stay. If he moves, his appeal could rise further.
    ** Verdict: Fairly priced but a wait-and-see pick due to fixtures/uncertainty.

    2. Florian Wirtz (MID, Liverpool) – £8.5m
    Evaluation:
    **Potential Bargain: Priced £6.0m below Salah, Wirtz offers a budget route into Liverpool’s attack after his 10G/12A Bundesliga season .
    **Adaptation Risk: Bundesliga imports like Werner/Nkunku struggled, but Wirtz’s creativity and role under Slot could defy this trend.
    **Fixtures: Mixed early schedule (Bournemouth H, Arsenal H), but Burnley (A) in GW4 is enticing .
    **Verdict: High upside at £8.5m, but preseason form will be key.

    3. Rayan Aït-Nouri (DEF, Man City) – £6.0m
    Evaluation:
    **Attacking Threat: Led defenders with 11 attacking returns (4G/7A) last season. At City, his clean-sheet potential rises .
    **Rotation Risk: Pep Guardiola’s lineup unpredictability and competition with Gvardiol could limit minutes .
    **Fixtures: City’s first four games all rank 3/5 for difficulty, offering moderate appeal.
    **Verdict: A gamble at £6.0m—viable if nailed, but wait for team news.

    4. Jordan Pickford (GKP, Everton) – £5.5m
    Evaluation:
    **Overpriced?: Elite managers argue £5.5m is steep despite his 158 points and 12 clean sheets. Budget keepers (e.g., £4.5m options) may offer better value .
    **Defensive Stability: Everton conceded few big chances under Moyes, but fixtures (Leeds A, Brighton H) are mixed .
    **Verdict: Hard to justify at £5.5m unless other keepers are similarly inflated.

    ### Summary:
    **Best Value: Wirtz (£8.5m) could be a steal if he adapts quickly.
    **Risk/Reward: Aït-Nouri (£6.0m) and Isak (£10.5m) depend on team context.
    **Avoid?: Pickford (£5.5m) seems overpriced unless goalkeeper pricing shifts universally.

    Interesting read, @Feyador! I'd say that DeepSeek AI has given a fair evaluation of these players. I think Pickford's price depends a lot on your own goalkeeper strategy. As a set and forget keeper, £5.5m might not be a bad price, but I wouldn't have a pair of rotating, starting goalkeepers where one has that price – at least not early in the season when team value is low.
    FYI ... looks like basic AI models have little utility as they will have no or little access to live FPL data. Best they can probably do is provide analysis based on exact information that a user provides to them.

    That's my experience with AI too, which I now use quite regularly as a tool. What the AI provides you, be it generated images, text summaries, etc – it all rely on the user's prompts.
    Just had a quick look at FPL I live the new lay out, freshens the game up a bit. I am on leave for a few weeks on Sunday so will start properly looking at my team then.

    Seriously considering going without any Man United players all season, when ever I chose players from my team it complicates things and often ends in failure lol

    Edited: I may just get Mbeumo and no other player unless, Mbeumo price tag is lower than I thought it would be.

    Edited: Made my first draft and have two Man united players :))

    I had a hard time navigating with the new UI. When it's all new and you're so familiar with a layout that's been very much the same over many seasons, it will take some time getting used to.

    Only made one draft so far, and that includes Chido Obi as my third striker. Not decided on formation or many players as of yet; I think they nailed the prices this time around, and I think we can see some very different teams going into gameweek 1. I'm fairly certain I will have Salah in my team, but that's about it really.
    Romano reported last night that Sporting have offered Gyokeres to Man United, Portugal report the other day was right... He still wants Arsenal lol

    Sporting probably trying to get Arsenal to react...

    I would not ne surprised at any outcome football is crazy at times.

    It's difficult to tell what's reliable news with transfers these days, but if most of what is written is true, then I won't be surprised if Arsenal messes up this transfer deal. It just can't go on for much longer…
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited July 22 Posts: 26,178
    @Torgeirtrap Obi was my third striker also, good value and should get game time even if we do buy another striker.

    I am hoping Arsenal somehow mess up the deal as United desperately need a top class striker like Gyokeres, he would be ideal for our system.

    Some of my spelling is bad, I need to get my eyes tested lol
  • FeyadorFeyador Montreal, Canada
    Posts: 799
    Gotta say, a ManU attack that includes Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo, and Amad sounds formidable.
  • edited July 22 Posts: 18,034
    @Torgeirtrap Obi was my third striker also, good value and should get game time even if we do buy another striker.

    I am hoping Arsenal somehow mess up the deal as United desperately need a top class striker like Gyokeres, he would be ideal for our system.

    Some of my spelling is bad, I need to get my eyes tested lol

    Right now Obi is sitting on the bench, and he will be if I stick with the 4-4-2 formation in my current draft. If he gets regular minutes he can be great option from the bench and in the right games. I think the striker spots are the most difficult spots right now; I just don't see that many players I think can outscore the midfielders. Preseason might change my thinking considerably though.
    Feyador wrote: »
    Gotta say, a ManU attack that includes Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo, and Amad sounds formidable.

    Indeed. This will be a lot stronger attack than what they could field last season. Maybe with a new striker coming in as well, they look all sorted for the upcoming season, in those positions.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited July 22 Posts: 26,178
    Arsenal have got there man, looks like Sporting's tactic worked. United need to go and get Sesko ASAP.
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    It's unfortunate that Gyökeres will miss days of training with his new teammates because of this transfer saga. Very happy it looks to be all but done now, but it should have been done sooner.

    I wonder if Lepzig will be just as difficult with United as they were with Arsenal about the transfer of Šeško. He will cost more than Gyökeres if they stick to their asking price.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 26,178
    It's unfortunate that Gyökeres will miss days of training with his new teammates because of this transfer saga. Very happy it looks to be all but done now, but it should have been done sooner.

    I wonder if Lepzig will be just as difficult with United as they were with Arsenal about the transfer of Šeško. He will cost more than Gyökeres if they stick to their asking price.

    It is difficult to know how that will play out, from my point of view i am happy that United seem to have the money to spend. I just hope we don't end up going for a quick fix striker option as we need to be competing. INEOS of said we should be fighting at the top of the table I am paraphrasing, they need to get players in to do that, apparently we are after three more signings according to tier one journalists... a striker, midfielder and goal keeper.
  • edited July 23 Posts: 18,034
    It's unfortunate that Gyökeres will miss days of training with his new teammates because of this transfer saga. Very happy it looks to be all but done now, but it should have been done sooner.

    I wonder if Lepzig will be just as difficult with United as they were with Arsenal about the transfer of Šeško. He will cost more than Gyökeres if they stick to their asking price.

    It is difficult to know how that will play out, from my point of view i am happy that United seem to have the money to spend. I just hope we don't end up going for a quick fix striker option as we need to be competing. INEOS of said we should be fighting at the top of the table I am paraphrasing, they need to get players in to do that, apparently we are after three more signings according to tier one journalists... a striker, midfielder and goal keeper.

    Given what United paid for Mbeumo, it certainly seems like they have money to spend. A striker, midfielder and a goalkeeper seems like sensible signings for United too.

    I actually thought before the transfer window opened that Kepa Arrizabalaga could have been an option for them, coming from a decent season at Bournemouth and available at a price that would allow upgrades elsewhere. I'm very happy he ended up at Arsenal, as Arsenal's other reported target, Joan García, had a 25m Euros release clause. Had they got him, that would have impacted Arsenal's transfer activity significantly.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 26,178
    It's unfortunate that Gyökeres will miss days of training with his new teammates because of this transfer saga. Very happy it looks to be all but done now, but it should have been done sooner.

    I wonder if Lepzig will be just as difficult with United as they were with Arsenal about the transfer of Šeško. He will cost more than Gyökeres if they stick to their asking price.

    It is difficult to know how that will play out, from my point of view i am happy that United seem to have the money to spend. I just hope we don't end up going for a quick fix striker option as we need to be competing. INEOS of said we should be fighting at the top of the table I am paraphrasing, they need to get players in to do that, apparently we are after three more signings according to tier one journalists... a striker, midfielder and goal keeper.

    Given what United paid for Mbeumo, it certainly seems like they have money to spend. A striker, midfielder and a goalkeeper seems like sensible signings for United too.

    I actually thought before the transfer window opened that Kepa Arrizabalaga could have been an option for them, coming from a decent season at Bournemouth and available at a price that would allow upgrades elsewhere. I'm very happy he ended up at Arsenal, as Arsenal's other reported target, Joan García, had a 25m Euros release clause. Had they got him, that would have impacted Arsenal's transfer activity significantly.

    Do you think Kepa wil challenge for number one spot.

    Heard mixed reports about Sesko today, the last I heard was his asking price has been dropped? If true maybe the club are panicking after Arsenal pulled out.
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    It's unfortunate that Gyökeres will miss days of training with his new teammates because of this transfer saga. Very happy it looks to be all but done now, but it should have been done sooner.

    I wonder if Lepzig will be just as difficult with United as they were with Arsenal about the transfer of Šeško. He will cost more than Gyökeres if they stick to their asking price.

    It is difficult to know how that will play out, from my point of view i am happy that United seem to have the money to spend. I just hope we don't end up going for a quick fix striker option as we need to be competing. INEOS of said we should be fighting at the top of the table I am paraphrasing, they need to get players in to do that, apparently we are after three more signings according to tier one journalists... a striker, midfielder and goal keeper.

    Given what United paid for Mbeumo, it certainly seems like they have money to spend. A striker, midfielder and a goalkeeper seems like sensible signings for United too.

    I actually thought before the transfer window opened that Kepa Arrizabalaga could have been an option for them, coming from a decent season at Bournemouth and available at a price that would allow upgrades elsewhere. I'm very happy he ended up at Arsenal, as Arsenal's other reported target, Joan García, had a 25m Euros release clause. Had they got him, that would have impacted Arsenal's transfer activity significantly.

    Do you think Kepa wil challenge for number one spot.

    Heard mixed reports about Sesko today, the last I heard was his asking price has been dropped? If true maybe the club are panicking after Arsenal pulled out.

    I'm not sure really. I think he's come to Arsenal to prove himself, and given the number of games and all the competitions, he will get his chances. It's an important spot to have competition for too, because it will bring out the best in Raya as well.

    Pretty sure Leipzig took a gamble on Arsenal accepting whatever they were asking for in the end, as they knew Arsenal desperately needed a striker. I don't think they counted on how Berta arriving at Arsenal, has most likely influenced how the club approach their transfer activity. Berta is apparently known to work on multiple targets at once, while Edu was more of a "find the one player and get him" kind of guy.

    From what I've read, Lepizig must sell players, which might force their hand the longer we get into the transfer window. At some point we might see them lower their asking price, or the structure of the deal. The structure of the deal was apparently something that made the transfer impossible for Arsenal; Lepizig was asking for a lot to be paid up front, whereas with the deal for Gyökeres, the issue was more about the various add-ons rather than the transfer fee itself.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 26,178
    It's unfortunate that Gyökeres will miss days of training with his new teammates because of this transfer saga. Very happy it looks to be all but done now, but it should have been done sooner.

    I wonder if Lepzig will be just as difficult with United as they were with Arsenal about the transfer of Šeško. He will cost more than Gyökeres if they stick to their asking price.

    It is difficult to know how that will play out, from my point of view i am happy that United seem to have the money to spend. I just hope we don't end up going for a quick fix striker option as we need to be competing. INEOS of said we should be fighting at the top of the table I am paraphrasing, they need to get players in to do that, apparently we are after three more signings according to tier one journalists... a striker, midfielder and goal keeper.

    Given what United paid for Mbeumo, it certainly seems like they have money to spend. A striker, midfielder and a goalkeeper seems like sensible signings for United too.

    I actually thought before the transfer window opened that Kepa Arrizabalaga could have been an option for them, coming from a decent season at Bournemouth and available at a price that would allow upgrades elsewhere. I'm very happy he ended up at Arsenal, as Arsenal's other reported target, Joan García, had a 25m Euros release clause. Had they got him, that would have impacted Arsenal's transfer activity significantly.

    Do you think Kepa wil challenge for number one spot.

    Heard mixed reports about Sesko today, the last I heard was his asking price has been dropped? If true maybe the club are panicking after Arsenal pulled out.

    I'm not sure really. I think he's come to Arsenal to prove himself, and given the number of games and all the competitions, he will get his chances. It's an important spot to have competition for too, because it will bring out the best in Raya as well.

    Pretty sure Leipzig took a gamble on Arsenal accepting whatever they were asking for in the end, as they knew Arsenal desperately needed a striker. I don't think they counted on how Berta arriving at Arsenal, has most likely influenced how the club approach their transfer activity. Berta is apparently known to work on multiple targets at once, while Edu was more of a "find the one player and get him" kind of guy.

    From what I've read, Lepizig must sell players, which might force their hand the longer we get into the transfer window. At some point we might see them lower their asking price, or the structure of the deal. The structure of the deal was apparently something that made the transfer impossible for Arsenal; Lepizig was asking for a lot to be paid up front, whereas with the deal for Gyökeres, the issue was more about the various add-ons rather than the transfer fee itself.

    I was thinking of Kepa for my team.

    Yeah I heard that if anyone wanted to pay in installments then the Sesko price would go up, if they need to sell it will strengthen United's position, not sure if anyone else in looking at him now.
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    It's unfortunate that Gyökeres will miss days of training with his new teammates because of this transfer saga. Very happy it looks to be all but done now, but it should have been done sooner.

    I wonder if Lepzig will be just as difficult with United as they were with Arsenal about the transfer of Šeško. He will cost more than Gyökeres if they stick to their asking price.

    It is difficult to know how that will play out, from my point of view i am happy that United seem to have the money to spend. I just hope we don't end up going for a quick fix striker option as we need to be competing. INEOS of said we should be fighting at the top of the table I am paraphrasing, they need to get players in to do that, apparently we are after three more signings according to tier one journalists... a striker, midfielder and goal keeper.

    Given what United paid for Mbeumo, it certainly seems like they have money to spend. A striker, midfielder and a goalkeeper seems like sensible signings for United too.

    I actually thought before the transfer window opened that Kepa Arrizabalaga could have been an option for them, coming from a decent season at Bournemouth and available at a price that would allow upgrades elsewhere. I'm very happy he ended up at Arsenal, as Arsenal's other reported target, Joan García, had a 25m Euros release clause. Had they got him, that would have impacted Arsenal's transfer activity significantly.

    Do you think Kepa wil challenge for number one spot.

    Heard mixed reports about Sesko today, the last I heard was his asking price has been dropped? If true maybe the club are panicking after Arsenal pulled out.

    I'm not sure really. I think he's come to Arsenal to prove himself, and given the number of games and all the competitions, he will get his chances. It's an important spot to have competition for too, because it will bring out the best in Raya as well.

    Pretty sure Leipzig took a gamble on Arsenal accepting whatever they were asking for in the end, as they knew Arsenal desperately needed a striker. I don't think they counted on how Berta arriving at Arsenal, has most likely influenced how the club approach their transfer activity. Berta is apparently known to work on multiple targets at once, while Edu was more of a "find the one player and get him" kind of guy.

    From what I've read, Lepizig must sell players, which might force their hand the longer we get into the transfer window. At some point we might see them lower their asking price, or the structure of the deal. The structure of the deal was apparently something that made the transfer impossible for Arsenal; Lepizig was asking for a lot to be paid up front, whereas with the deal for Gyökeres, the issue was more about the various add-ons rather than the transfer fee itself.

    I was thinking of Kepa for my team.

    Yeah I heard that if anyone wanted to pay in installments then the Sesko price would go up, if they need to sell it will strengthen United's position, not sure if anyone else in looking at him now.

    Ah! I wouldn't go for an Arsenal goalkeeper. I think Raya will play in the PL games, but I would rather look to getting a defender if covering the Arsenal defence.

    I think one or two Saudi clubs have enquired about Šeško from what I've read, but I think he will either end up staying at Leipzig or go to another European club. Depending on United's transfer strategy, it wouldn't surprise me if they make a move for him.
  • 007InAction007InAction Australia
    edited July 24 Posts: 2,715
    Alexander Isak stuns Newcastle by handing in transfer request after missing pre-season tour amid Liverpool and Al-Hilal interest...
  • edited July 24 Posts: 18,034
    Alexander Isak stuns Newcastle by handing in transfer request after missing pre-season tour amid Liverpool and Al-Hilal interest...

    Wow! Can see a scenario now where Liverpool sell Diaz to fund Isak. Obviously, Al Hilal can probably pay him whatever he wants…
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited July 25 Posts: 26,178
    Liverpool spending big though if i remember they made no transfers at all last summer.

    Ekitike a possible replacement for Diaz? I think he can play in this position.
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    Imagine Ekitike might be able to play in that position, but I'm not sure. In any case, the transfer window Liverpool are having now is like nothing we've seen before.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited July 25 Posts: 26,178
    Lets just hope the new Liverpool players don't gel quickly lol

    Slot is certainly building his own squad now.
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    Fingers crossed!

    Very much looks like it will Liverpool or no move for Isak. There can't be any other clubs in Europe at least that can afford him. Can't see anyone competing with Liverpool for the title with him in the team.
  • 007InAction007InAction Australia
    Posts: 2,715
    Fingers crossed!

    Very much looks like it will Liverpool or no move for Isak. There can't be any other clubs in Europe at least that can afford him. Can't see anyone competing with Liverpool for the title with him in the team.

    Defensively Liverpool are not as good as Arsenal who were one of the best teams in europe last season even with so many injuries to top players.

    You could say Liverpool were mostly injury free for the title win, imagine if VVD or Salah were injured.

    We need a couple of central defenders as most teams will be playing counter attacking tactics against them in the EPL and the cups.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 26,178
    I watched United vs West Ham, early days though Cunha looks a player will add much needed power and creatively to our team.
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    Fingers crossed!

    Very much looks like it will Liverpool or no move for Isak. There can't be any other clubs in Europe at least that can afford him. Can't see anyone competing with Liverpool for the title with him in the team.

    Defensively Liverpool are not as good as Arsenal who were one of the best teams in europe last season even with so many injuries to top players.

    You could say Liverpool were mostly injury free for the title win, imagine if VVD or Salah were injured.

    We need a couple of central defenders as most teams will be playing counter attacking tactics against them in the EPL and the cups.

    It wouldn't surprise me if Liverpool could afford a defensive signing or two, especially now that Luis Díaz is on his way to Bayern. Even so, that attack Liverpool are building now is scary good, and will more than make up for whatever else the team might miss.
    I watched United vs West Ham, early days though Cunha looks a player will add much needed power and creatively to our team.

    How do you rate him as a FPL option right now?
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 26,178
    Fingers crossed!

    Very much looks like it will Liverpool or no move for Isak. There can't be any other clubs in Europe at least that can afford him. Can't see anyone competing with Liverpool for the title with him in the team.

    Defensively Liverpool are not as good as Arsenal who were one of the best teams in europe last season even with so many injuries to top players.

    You could say Liverpool were mostly injury free for the title win, imagine if VVD or Salah were injured.

    We need a couple of central defenders as most teams will be playing counter attacking tactics against them in the EPL and the cups.

    It wouldn't surprise me if Liverpool could afford a defensive signing or two, especially now that Luis Díaz is on his way to Bayern. Even so, that attack Liverpool are building now is scary good, and will more than make up for whatever else the team might miss.
    I watched United vs West Ham, early days though Cunha looks a player will add much needed power and creatively to our team.

    How do you rate him as a FPL option right now?

    I would not get him as an asset at this stage, I think Cunha may be the assister to the assist early days, time will tell.

    Cunha will impact United though class player, I have seen odd clips previously though did not realize how good he actually is, game changer.
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    Interesting! I guess with Cunha and Mbuemo, the question is if they will become better or lesser assets after moving to a bigger club.

    I've been trying to make a few more drafts, but not really getting anywhere with the striker spots. Too many question marks with many of the strikers right now.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 26,178
    Interesting! I guess with Cunha and Mbuemo, the question is if they will become better or lesser assets after moving to a bigger club.

    I've been trying to make a few more drafts, but not really getting anywhere with the striker spots. Too many question marks with many of the strikers right now.

    I am hesitant with both of our two big signings simply because our system has not functioned very well (I have major issues with our system) they are both great players no question, will Man United gel as a team?
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    Interesting! I guess with Cunha and Mbuemo, the question is if they will become better or lesser assets after moving to a bigger club.

    I've been trying to make a few more drafts, but not really getting anywhere with the striker spots. Too many question marks with many of the strikers right now.

    I am hesitant with both of our two big signings simply because our system has not functioned very well (I have major issues with our system) they are both great players no question, will Man United gel as a team?

    You'd think both of them will contribute to the system actually functioning, though it will depend heavily on the rest of the team – and whoever they might bring in. In isolation they are no doubt fantastic signings for United.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited July 27 Posts: 26,178
    Congratulation to England ladies for winning back to back European Championships.

    My eyes welled up that was amazing.
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    Looks like the move to Arsenal did Chloe Kelly good! She's been fantastic in this tournament.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 26,178
    Looks like the move to Arsenal did Chloe Kelly good! She's been fantastic in this tournament.

    I heard Kelly was frozen out, it ended up Kelly making history.
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