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Frisking the Fixtures- Gameweek Thirty Seven

Today’s Frisking article has a slightly different angle to it. With only two Gameweeks of the season remaining, we take a look at the remaining schedule, with form and motivation as much a factor as fixtures in our analysis this time round:

The Strong

Wigan

Wins over three of the top five in the last four Gameweeks highlights the Latics’ flourishing form. United, Arsenal and Newcastle have all tasted defeat, with three back-to-back clean sheets at the DW also thrown in as Roberto Martinez looks to engineer another great escape. Sitting three points above the drop zone, Wigan are handed an outstanding chance to seal their own survival in the last two Gameweeks, with a trip to Blackburn followed by a home showdown against doomed Wolves on the final day of the season.

Victor Moses proved his capabilities against Newcastle, with a 16 point return summing up his potential at just 5.2. Shaun Maloney has a share of set-piece duties and is also on spot-kicks for Martinez’s men – at just 4.5 and with an ownership of 0.2%, he could be a strong differential, given that he’s produced double figures in each of his last two starts. Franco Di Santo’s goals may well be decisive – he has scored in two of the last three Gameweeks, while Emmerson Boyce offers an in-form alternative at the back. Priced at 4.3, he has provided a goal and assist over his last two appearances.

Everton

David Moyes’ men enter the final straight in superb form. The January introduction of both Steven Pienaar and Nikica Jelavic has made the Toffees an altogether different prospect from an attacking perspective. Tonight’s draw at Stoke took their unbeaten run to seven games and with a trip to Wolves this weekend, followed by a home clash with Newcastle, the chances of further Fantasy returns look strong.

Wolves have shipped 30 goals in 11 games under Terry Connor, offering Jelavic and Pienaar further chance to run amok, while a record of six clean sheets in the last seven at Goodison bodes well for the likes of Phil Jagielka and Tim Howard ahead of the Magpies showdown.

Tottenham

Victory over an insipid Blackburn last weekend re-ignited the London outfit’s push for a fourth place finish. Harry Redknapp’s side still have the small matter of a trip to the Reebok tomorrow evening and the fixture list remains kind over the final two. A trip to Villa Park – where the home side have won just one of their last six – is then followed by a game at the Lane against Fulham. Spurs will be determined to finish the season on a high in front of their own fans and, as the Cottagers performance at Everton highlighted, their away form is far from impressive.

Rafael Van der Vaart has scored in each of his last three home starts and perhaps looks the most promising, particularly with the Fulham clash in mind. Gareth Bale seems as if he’s ready to return a monster score and has been unlucky of late, while Emmanuel Adebayor is still capable of picking up the points. Kyle Walker’s stunning free-kick against Rovers last weekend summed up his potential at both ends of the pitch – he has already received plenty investment ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

Arsenal

Having picked up just two points from their last three, Arsene Wenger’s seem to be stuttering towards the finishing line but are handed an opportunity to get back to winning ways this weekend as Norwich pay visit to the Emirates. The Canaries have lost three in a row, shipping 11 goals in the process and, with their survival now secured, have lacked their usual intensity of late. The Gunners then travel to West Brom on the final day of the season – a match that looks far from straightforward. Roy Hodgson’s last match in charge of the Baggies looks likely to be an emotional occasion, though with five clean sheets in the last six at the Hawthorns, they’ve proven to be anything but pushovers.

Robin Van Persie looks a strong armband contender for the weekend ahead and will be keen to spoil Hodgson’s party, while Thomas Vermaelen could add to his tally of six goals before the campaign comes to a close. Tomas Rosicky, with an assist in two of his last three, could be a midfield differential, with just 1% ownership and a price of 5.7.

Also Consider…

Stoke – the Potters see out the season against two of the relegation candidates, with a trip to QPR followed by a final day home clash against Bolton. Peter Crouch has scored in four of his last six at home (excluding tonight’s own goal) and could well add to that tally against the Trotters – Tony Pulis’ side are now unbeaten in their last six at home and won’t make matters easy for Bolton, regardless of their own top-flight safety. Robert Huth’s goal threat has come to the fore in recent weeks – the big centre-half has notched twice in his last five and could pick up the points at both ends, given how poorly both opposition defences have performed in recent Gameweeks.

Bolton – another side caught up in the scramble for survival, Owen Coyle’s men play host to West Brom before travelling to Stoke. With clean sheets looking highly unlikely, Adam Bogdan’s save points are likely to come in handy, but it’s Martin Petrov and Kevin Davies who have picked up in performance in recent Gameweeks. Handed his first 90 minutes since Gameweek 15, Davies bagged a brace at Sunderland last weekend, while Petrov has produced attacking returns in each of his last three fixtures.

Man United – goals are likely to be in the agenda this weekend in United’s final home game of the season. Swansea roll up to Old Trafford having shipped four at home to Wolves and, with Sir Alex Ferguson’s side producing four clean sheets in their last five at home, returns at both ends of the pitch look a good bet. Wayne Rooney will rival Van Persie for the captain’s armband, while Nani could be key, as will Antonio Valencia – the Ecuadorian will surely return to the first XI after his omission at the Etihad last night. A trip to Sunderland on the final day looks a real battle, though – Martin O’Neill’s side have lost just once at home since he arrived on Wearside back in December.

Man City – a trip to Newcastle this weekend is anything but straightforward. Alan Pardew’s side have chalked up a clean sheet in each of their last four at the Sports Direct Arena, though with a victory likely to put them in the driving seat ahead of a home game against QPR, Roberto Mancini’s side won’t be holding back on Sunday afternoon. The attacking contribution of Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez will surely be crucial, while David Silva’s recent upturn in consistency could be the key to breaking down the Magpies’ backline.

The Weak

Swansea

A trip to Old Trafford followed by a home game with Liverpool hardly looks the most prosperous. Few will be backing Gylfi Sigurdsson this weekend, with United likely to dominate the match. Liverpool have won their last two on the road, scoring three goals on each occasion, though Sigurdsson will be determined to finish his loan spell in style. With a single clean sheet in their last seven, though, Brendan Rodgers’ defence are looking far from secure at the back right now, suggesting Fantasy points may be hard to come by at both ends of the pitch.

Sunderland

The 2-2 draw against Bolton brought their four-game goalless run to an end last Saturday but, with their safety secured, Sunderland are another side who seems to have taken their foot off the gas. The Black Cats have recorded a single win in their last eight and, while James McClean has been a steady performer, Stephane Sessegnon has scored only once since Gameweek 24. Hardly the sort of form required ahead of a trip to Fulham and the visit of United. With Fulham racking up four wins and a draw in their last six at the Cottage, the Wearsiders look up against it and with Sir Alex Ferguson’s side rolling up in desperate need of a win, few Fantasy managers will be confident of backing the Black Cats over the remaining two matches.

Newcastle

Having won six back-to-back matches prior to Saturday’s hammering at Wigan, the Magpies will be looking for a response at the Bridge tomorrow night. In spite of their own fine form, however, Alan Pardew’s side are faced with an awful pair of fixtures to see out the season. City arrive on Sunday needing to win to maintain their lead over United at the top – Tim Krul is likely to have his work cut out to keep the visitors at bay, while Papiss Cisse could struggle against a side that have three clean sheets in the last four.

Also Be Wary Of

Fulham – Another side with little to play for, Martin Jol’s men were taken apart at Goodison last weekend and, although they managed to sneak a win at Anfield this evening, the result was more down to Kenny Dalglish’s pre-FA Cup Final tinkering more than the visitors’ performance. It’s more a case of motivation over the next two for Jol’s men, though they’ll want to grab a win over Sunderland this weekend to cap off their schedule at the Cottage before heading to the Lane on the final day of the season. Clint Dempsey’s owners will also be banking on returns this weekend- the US international has now gone three games without a goal, equalling his worst run of the season.

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  1. Little Frank
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Team for GW37:

    Krul (Vorm)
    Walker Sagna Evans (Turner, Simpson)
    Dempsey Bale VDV Pienaar (Mclean)
    Cisse Rooney RVP

    Thinking of getting rid of either Bale or VDV for Valencia

    Sound ok? If so, which one? Also is it worth doing Cisse -> Jelly for a -4?

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    1. bobbydinho - Portland Irons
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      have you thought about just doing cisse > jelly?

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  2. mikess
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Al Habsi (Vorm)
    Terry Cahill Evans (Williamson Turner)
    HBA Mata VDV Dempsey (Sigurdsson)
    Jelavic Cisse Aguero

    Any advice on what to do with this lot?

    Defence is worrying and midfield doesn't fill me with confidence. Rooney in an obvious suggestion. Alot in bank, 1ft

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  3. jimnastics
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Welbeck out is not great for Rooney.... never seems to play well with Chico. Anyone else worried about that?

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    1. mikess
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Agree. He gets too frustrated with him, different wavelengths

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    2. tosey
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      have a feeling berba could be given some gametime before he leaves

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      1. Goose
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I mentioned this on twitter but kind of got shot down for it, wouldn't be that surprised tho.

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Not really the time for sentiment.

          Agreed Chicca = worse Rooney

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          1. tosey
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            more desperation over sentiment

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          2. Goose
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            I know but I'd rather rely on Berbatov than Hernandez personally.

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      2. mikess
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        would love one of his random hattricks

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      3. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        He's a home ground bully so it would have to be in GW37. He deserves a run out. Maybe in GW38 if title destiny isn't in their hands.

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yes me, stuck with Rooney specifically for these last two weeks, and may now see him drop back to that..............whatever holding/standing about/not getting FPL points/ role it was he had.

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    4. zee303
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      i have not seem them together much this season, but last year Chico and Rooney were deadly together

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  4. roscola
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Have Siggy and HBA, expecting nothing from either for remaining games. Should I do:

    A) GW37 HBA > Nasri (points from new,QPR)
    B) GW38 HBA > Mata (points from just BLA)

    (consensus is that Mata will not play GW37, so soon after FA Cup final)

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    1. mikess
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Definately better options than mata imo and i own him. Liking narsi punti, against the grain. Yaya may be better cheaper option

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  5. gunner1994
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    bonus points predictions for games played today?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      It's 8.53am, we can't see into the future. 😉

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Lol

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      I might just wait to see a ball kicked.

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    3. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      My crystal ball is on the blink, sorry.

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  6. the Penman
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I currently have

    Cisse / Aguero / Jelavic

    I have Newcastle cover (Ben Arfa), and Everton cover (Pienaar), Valencia and Moses.

    Money is no object: Who should I remove for RVP? (Or should I wait to see Cisse's form tonight?)

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  7. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    My reserves, front line.......
    Torres Suarez Adebayor

    Guess who I captained? 🙁

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    1. the Penman
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Still a chance of him getting a hat-trick...away...to a fighting Bolton...

      ...

      🙁

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Suppose so. Or another one for Torres? 🙂

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    2. the Penman
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      But that said, come on, you have 6 goals and 6 bonus on your frontline, with 2 to play. That's more than I think I've ever had this season.

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        True dat. Shame my actual team front line didn't do as well, unless Cisse unleashes hell tonight?!

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  8. tosey
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    well last night went ok as managed to match the score of the lad chasing me with

    me: hibbert
    him: enrique and jelavic (c)

    any chance of me still being top tonight

    me: cisse (c) + 9
    him: terry, mata, simpson, HBA, cisse

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Close, how far behind is he Tosey?

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      1. tosey
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        9pts

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          11 years, 11 months ago

          Sorry I meant overall, or is 9 pts it? If 9 is the total you could find yourself chasing.

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          1. tosey
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            yeh 9 is the total, he had 10 dgwk players n has caught 25 up this week so far

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Sure. You have Cisse + 9 vs his Terry(2) + Mata + Simpson(2) + HBA ?

      A Cisse goal = 15 vs his 4 points + 2 attackers.

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      1. tosey
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        if i can be top after tonight im confident of winning it as his team doesnt look great (on paper) for the final 2 weeks

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Leading after this GW is a big bonus if you are prepared well.

          Will I lead after tonight?

          Me : Krul + Simpson + Cisse(c) +13
          Him : Terry + Torres + VDV(c) + Schwarzer baps

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          1. tosey
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            be very surprised (and annoyed personally) if u arent

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 14 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              I am expecting to lose the lead tonight. 🙁

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          2. In Like Flynn.
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            • 13 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            I think so TM 13 is a hefty lead, always take the points on the board.

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 14 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              VDV scares the bejesus out of me. 🙁

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              1. In Like Flynn.
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                • 13 Years
                11 years, 11 months ago

                You need games like last night rather than the weekend.

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                1. TorresMagic™
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                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 11 months ago

                  True, hoping Bolton at least play for a point. Hoping to see Newcastle score 1st or else it could be a repeat of Wigan.

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      2. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        You win by 1 point! 😉

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    3. Fratboy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Hmmm. One goal from Cissé pretty much decides it!

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  9. mikess
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I'm intrigued with how Cisse does tonight. Can't rule him out completely for 37 imo

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I know. I think if he scores v City hell get 1 tops, so depends who you can get in for him?

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      1. mikess
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        rvp or roo. RVp edges it for me now with welbeck out

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  10. Hybrid.power
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Sigurdsson and Tevez out, Rooney and Maloney in. Worth a 4 point hit? It's that time of the season where it's best to just throw caution to the wind.

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    1. tosey
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      im not buying all this wigan love this week, think blackburn will be so fired up for their last shot at it that i think theyll turn wigan over monday

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Exactly, see V Fulham gw 35 for details

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      2. Hybrid.power
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I duno. It could be a high scoring game with both teams throwing everything at it.

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        1. tosey
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          maybe i just wouldnt want to take a hit for moses or mclean with that fixture up first (i did consider it)

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          1. Hybrid.power
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Yeah I know what you mean. I wish I had planned my transfers better. Injuries messed up my strategy.

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      3. Jax
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        i agree. 2-1 blackburn.

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    2. Pinoche
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Good move for Rooney , not sure about Maloney though ..

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      1. Hybrid.power
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I'd have to do another transfer to get Rooney in. Can't afford his price by just getting rid of Tevez.

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    3. mikess
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Do you own Cisse? I'm thinking of chopping Aguero instead and maybe getting him back for 38

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      1. Hybrid.power
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I do indeed have Cisse.

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      2. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I'm keeping Aguero I think, main striker, on pens for the league leaders with a hard game and an easy game

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  11. zee303
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Mclean and Cisse > Pinnear + Jelavic

    Wortha 4 point hit?

    or just Cisse > Jelavic and bring Moses in for Mclean next week?

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    1. tosey
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      the 2nd option

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      1. bobbydinho - Portland Irons
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I agree with Tosey!

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  12. Eaglet
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I'm thinking I probably need to bring in a defender this week to replace Assou-Ekotto. With money no object, who would you bring in?

    My current back 7 runs:

    GK: Vorm, Bogdan
    DEF: Assou-Ekotto, Vermaelen, Evans, Caulker, Enrique

    I'm toying with Huth, Walker, Hibbert and Kompany as options.

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  13. Efan Ekoku Pops
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Is it worth doing a -4 hit this week getting RVP and Pienaar in for Siggy and Cisse? I need to make up for a very disappointing week (so far) and thought I'd have a gamble on Pienaar. Can't see Siggy doing anything against Man U and I'd only sub him anyway.

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    1. Kevin Twine
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I'm thinking of doing the same but would rather have in Moses over Pienaar.

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      1. Efan Ekoku Pops
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I'm not buying into the Wigan hype this week. I'd rather have Pienaar v Wolves than Moses against a Blackburn side fighting to stay up.

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  14. mikess
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    id say u are maybe ok with verm, evans, enrique this week. komp if u do tho

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    1. mikess
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      reply fail eaglet

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    2. Pigvig
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Think Evans is likely to play?

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  15. stevexp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Needing a 6m Midfielder, needing some Arsenal covergae, think of doing Sigurdsson to Song or Rosicky ??

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    1. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I like the Rosicky idea.

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    2. dan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I have taken a punt on Song with his next 2 fixtures in mind - think he could score well and be given a bit more of an attacking role

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  16. tosey
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    was pretty set on doing cisse to jelavic this week but now im thinking ill need a city forward for gwk38. which option is better

    a) 37 cisse > jelavic, 38 dempsey > silva/nasri
    b) 37 nothing, 38 dempsey > moses and cisse > aguero/tevez

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    1. Fratboy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Probably depends on tonight doesn't it? I'd say that B would probably see a couple more points but if you still had Cissé in GW38 would you really get rid? Even if he scored against Chelsea and City?

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      1. tosey
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        true, having 2 freebies would leave me so many more options too. think i may have to try to resist jelavic and just play hibbert away at wolves (benching cisse)

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          BTW, tosey...you recon I need to get valencia in to accompany Rooney this week?

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          1. tosey
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            while he may score well i think saving a transfer for 38 to get city coverage in is more vital imo

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            1. Christina.
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              11 years, 11 months ago

              Hhmm...Yeah, could work. Maybe I need to just go with Pienaar this week and play Cisse vs Citeh.

              Moses/Kun in then with the 2 free trades in gw 38. Makes sense.

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        2. Fratboy
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Whether Cissé scores or not tonight depends on whether I do Jelavic>RVP or Cissé.

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          1. Scroobius Mac
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Cisse in?

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            1. Fratboy
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              Out.

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          2. tosey
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            potentially shifting jelavic? interesting, makes my decision to leave him alone easier

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            1. Fratboy
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              Potentially....Norwich as so bad for conceding at the moment and if Cissé scores again tonight then I just don't think I could shift him.

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      2. mikess
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        ManC, Chelsea + Wigan coverage in that order for 38. i own Aguero now but am in no mans land with him in 37

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    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I'm thinking Cisse-->Jelly in 37 and Rooney-->Kun in 38? Depending on results.

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      1. tosey
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        but utd will have to win no matter what at sunderland. also rooney and rvp will be in the battle for the golden boot

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          I know, but MON and sunderland will surely be tougher than Qpr,who might be relegated by then?

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          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            ..plus if I ignore Jelly this week and get Val instead, then I will have some ManU cover in val for gw 38 anyway.

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          2. tosey
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            if utd need to win at sunderland they will comfortably. look at past end of season fixtures where a team has needed to win for a chance of the title against a mid-table team, they always do

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      2. Efan Ekoku Pops
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Rooney > Kun GW38 is my current plan. Jelly this week makes sense too.

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  17. Fratboy
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I know some people really hate these posts so please forgive me 😳

    Him: Cech & Mata
    Me: Cissé, +4, possible Dempsey, Jag, Howard bonus?

    We both have Terry, Bale and VDV(c)

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    1. tosey
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      you by a long way (i hope)

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        +2 goals.

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      2. Fratboy
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Me too....I can't believe Dempsey didn't score last night...he never misses 1v1's!! To think I thought Dempsey and Cissé were decent differentials against him 🙁

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    2. Scroobius Mac
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Should be you but another Mata haul wouldn't overly shock me either.

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      1. Fratboy
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Me neither....really hoping he doesn't play but can see another 60-70 minute appearance.

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  18. airborneaksai
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    why is there a talk of removing cisse next week.....at home he is certainly a nuclear missile....irrespective of the opponent....for me cisse is a nailed on member

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Cisse vs Citeh....up against...Jelly vs Wol....Rvp vs Nor and Rooney vs Swans...that's why.

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      tough game at home to city whilst others have easier ones

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    3. Pinoche
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      So is Rooney imo

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    4. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I'm with you on this. It isn't worth the transfer. There are numerous choices for using the FT and that includes midfield. I suppose if your more than happy with the rest of your team though then there is some merit to selling Cisse.

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    5. Goose
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Agree, was gonna make the same point even tho I dont have him.

      As is normal here, if he scores tonight people will be all over him again, quite fickle if u hadnt noticed?

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    6. airborneaksai
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      cisse is the most in form player...then comes jelavic.....rooney,rvp both have been fluctuating in revent GW's....

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  19. SPorting
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    morning gents.

    seeing as we're all playing the guessing game, how about this little lot:

    A) HBA + Ade
    B) Kaboul +15

    who's your money on?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      B)

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    2. tosey
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      B

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    3. Fratboy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      B easily.

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    4. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      i love you all.

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    5. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      For my own sakes I hope A) does better. However I expect B) to win

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    6. In Like Flynn.
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      B) By a fair bit Sporting.

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      1. SPorting
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        i hope you're right.

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  20. southernpacific
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Praying for Cisse to score tonight!

    My ML rival has just over taken my by 6 points. I know he will Capt Rooney this week and doesnt have RVP.

    Do I also Capt Rooney to prevent him gaining anymore or Capt RVP in the hope he outscores Rooney?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Go for the one you think will score more. If he is leading, you may want a different captain.

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  21. gers23
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Will my rival catch me 2nite? im 36 ahead.

    Rival. vdv(c) friedal and cabaye

    me.krul terry bale and cisse

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  22. In Like Flynn.
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    I think I'm keeping my front line of RVP, Rooney and Cisse for the season. They all have the potential to outscore the alternatives whatever the fixtures imo, and I can tinker with my midfield or get damage limitation in my dubious defence.

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    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Fair enough. The two R's and Cisse are a formidable front line. You won't miss the alternatives.

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  23. tosey
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    looking at the fixtures i think aguero is even more of a must for gwk38 than i first thought.

    captain choice

    rvp is away may have nothing but golden boot to play for
    rooney is away in a fixture they should win but wont be easy
    dempsey away at spurs
    jelavic home to newcastle who will be tough regardless
    cisse away at everton very tough
    mata/torres/lamps may all be rested in prep for CL final

    the only other viable option other than city imo is spurs and fulham at home could well be low-scoring. has to be aguero or tevez imo

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    1. Fratboy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Nice reasoning but will only be worth it if free 😉

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    2. Scroobius Mac
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Unless Drogba has got injured Torres will play vs. Blackburn surely.
      But yeah I think thats a good plan getting Aguero, might have to forego plans of RVP this week.

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      1. Ryan
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        If Torres continues with his good form I wouldn't be surprised if he starts in the CL final

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        1. Fratboy
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          11 years, 11 months ago

          Nahhh Drogba has been too clinical in their big games, no way he won't start.

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          1. Ryan
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            11 years, 11 months ago

            The final game of the PL will be a big game too, they will likely be playing for a top 4 spot.

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            1. Scroobius Mac
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              11 years, 11 months ago

              Yeah it is but Drogba fired them to the CL final - I think RDM will reward that with loyalty and start him in both cup finals and entrust Torres with getting them to 4th.

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    3. mikess
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Agree completely. Annoying and confusing thing is owning him and Cisse for this week

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    4. BMox81
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I plan on shifting VDV for Silva this week, then Dempsey out for Moses and Cisse out for Aguero for GW38.

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  24. mikess
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Al Habsi (Vorm)
    Terry Cahill Evans (Williamson Turner)
    HBA Mata VDV Dempsey (Sigurdsson)
    Jelavic Cisse Aguero

    At mo defence is worrying and midfield doesn’t fill me with confidence but thinking...

    Siggy > Valencia & Cisse/Aguero > RVP

    What you guys think?

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  25. Hanso Lo
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Yo Ho Ho...

    Double gameweek has been bittersweet but least my closest rival has had just as bad a time...(wipes sweat from face). I've lined up my team to assess my options and I'm not sure what route to take. Anyone care to chuck a suggestion or two my way please?

    Krul
    Simpson, Jag, Evans
    Pienaar, Dempsey, Bale, Valencia
    Rooney, RVP, Cisse

    Mignolet, Sig, Kompany, Caulker

    0.9 in the Bank...

    I'm thinking that my starting line-up needs to change with Mig in for Krul and Kompany in for Simpson. I have 1 free transfer and not sure if I should look at defense, midfield or forwards to use it...

    Options:
    DEF: ???
    MID: Moses
    FWD: Jelavic

    Anything would be much appreciated...

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    1. blue cheese
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Isn't Gordon getting to play ahead of Mignolet these days ?

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Your front line is the same as mine Blu-Zulu and I'm pretty sure I sticking with it.I have Simpson and think he has to go, injury doubt and fixtures, you have Krul for cover.

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      1. Hanso Lo
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I reckon I may bench Simpson this week cause I can't see any other options in the "market" that I can afford with the budget I will have available. Do have any suggestions?

        The other "mad" option is to sell Dempsey for Moses and have that extra money available but I've not yet decided on that...I may actually just try not make a transfer this week unless I have to...but thanks for sharing...

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  26. Demel
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Is it Chico time?

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Chico the Clown? or is that Ronald Mcdonald?

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      1. Demel
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Chico of little pea fame. Lethal, up top for the team who most wants to win, great at picking up bp's. Liking the sound of a Chico Jelly RVP strike force.

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          No thanks. I will pin my hopes on Rooney.

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    2. Ryan
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yes depending on how long Welbeck will be out for

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  27. PlayPercentage
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Any BP predictions for last night?

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    1. Fratboy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I predicted 3 Hangeland 2 Dempsey and 1 Kelly but I don't have a whole lot to base that on so don't get your hopes up 🙂

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    2. stilicho
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Murphy 3

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      1. Christina.
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        Liar Liar Pants on fire.

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    3. blue cheese
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Hangeland 3, Riise 2, Dembele / Dempsey 1

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      1. PlayPercentage
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        What about BPs for Stoke vs. Everton?

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        1. blue cheese
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          11 years, 11 months ago

          Sorry. No clue

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        2. Fratboy
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Probably Upson 3 Hibbert 2 Jerome 1

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  28. CFC1990
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Do you think it is worth replacing any of these midfielders for Moses (I fancy him in the next two games):

    Bale, Valencia, Dempsey, Pienaar, Sigurdsson

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    1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      siggy seems to be the obvious one

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      1. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Only if you want to play 5 in midfield though. Siggy is a good bench option

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    2. Conal_H
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Whow ould you bench?

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      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Cisse

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  29. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    how likely is Evans looking to play?

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    1. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I think he was close to being fit for the derby so should be back for Sunday.

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      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        great news, thanks!

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I hope you're right FUML_, My defence is looking shabby to say the least.

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        1. Efan Ekoku Pops
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          I hope I'm right too because I've only got 1 defender I have some faith in this week!

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  30. mikess
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    play komp over simpson and save transfer imo for 38

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    1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      yes

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    2. mikess
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      for blu zulu

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      1. Hanso Lo
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        haha...cool...thanks...

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