Games November 2

Sky Sports Focus

With our Fantasy Premier League contenders brought into focus earlier this week, we switch attention to our other supported Fantasy pursuit this term, with a glance at the current Scout League rankings in the Sky Sports Game and the latest transfer market activity…

The Scout League

The “Vuvuzela Symphony” plays on and enjoyed a boisterous Gameweek as Chris Tuck not only retained top spot in the Scout League, but climbed to second in the overall rankings with a score of 602. He is now just seven points shy of the summit and being name-dropped on the Fantasy Football Club. Tuck’s outstanding showing has left the chasing pack trailing, with Charles Mouzon’s “Geordie Boys” some 22 points behind on 580, while Gary Paterson’s “Pack Leaders” are back on 574 and 28 behind our leader.

Andy remains the top Scout contributor in the game and is now 32nd on 524 points – back in the ascendancy, then, along with my team which jumped up to 1562 in the world, thanks in the main to Robin Van Persie’s Stamford Bridge returns.

A reminder that if you’re playing the Sky Sports game and have yet to join our league, you can sign up to the FFScout League with this Pin: 8004519. We have a home cinema system, worth £600, available to the winner.

Market Forces

There’s been a big surge in activity in the transfer market this week with the weekend’s injuries no doubt providing a catalyst for change. It’s no surprise to see that Robin Van Persie ousts Juan Mata as the most transferred in player following his performance at Chelsea – the Dutchman goes into this Gameweek as the most popular Captain choice in the game and, just as he does in the FPL, looks unshakable as an option up front. Almost 25% of the transfers made this week have seen Van Persie brought in. Mata’s appeal remains strong with 14% of transfers involving the Spaniard, although he is superseded by two goalkeepers, with Chelsea’s Petr Cech and Stoke’s Asmir Begovic both part of over 20% of the transfers in made over the past seven days.

The need for a new stopper has been caused by the injury to Michel Vorm, who has suffered huge sales this week – he’s been involved in 32% of the transfer out deals. There’s been a general exodus of keepers with Pepe Reina suffering big sales after being kept on the bench at Everton, while patience with Joe Hart is wearing thin – he has been subject of 11% of transfers out this week. Elsewhere, Chelsea’ Fernando Torres is mirroring his continued slide in FPL ownership, with a decline in this market. Over 17% of transfers out involved Torres this week with Van Persie and Jermain Defoe seemingly the most popular replacements.

The Fantasy Football Club

It’s Darren Anderton’s turn to make his way into the Fantasy Football Club studio – we’ve heard his fully fit and should make tonight’s episode. Join Fenners and Merse from 10pm later on Sky Sports 1.

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AAAAA
11 years, 5 months ago
Begovic/Mccarthy

Baines/Wilson/Demel/Hughes/Cuellar

Should I do Wilson to Cameron?
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1. Dark Mata
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Use the Force
  
  I did it earlier this week, but I'm also a Jedi Master
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isacki: full casual
11 years, 5 months ago
Annoying Mata news. Mata's transfers were still rising 30 mins - 1 hour after he was flagged. The 1500 update shows him only rising by two transfers. In other words, he's getting transfers out from now on and he won't rise again. Not for a while.
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1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
  11 years, 5 months ago
  He is down. 2%.
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2. heco87
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Total FPL have him starting to drop ... back down to 93.5%.
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3. The Gambler.
  11 years, 5 months ago
  was 95% 10 mins ago, now 93%
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  1. Jafooli
    11 years, 5 months ago
    Mata to fall tonight? Didn't think we'd be asking that......
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    1. heco87
      11 years, 5 months ago
      No chance.
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4. isacki: full casual
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Confused. "Today's NTI" was 10617 in the 2:30 update and is 10619 now, but he's gone from 95% to 93%.
  
  Anyway, rise over!
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  1. Billy Gilmore
    11 years, 5 months ago
    You keep track of the Today NTIs?! 😯
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    1. isacki: full casual
      11 years, 5 months ago
      Yeah, SHOULD in theory come to the same thing and I generally look at them more because I'm interested in momentum
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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
      11 years, 5 months ago
      I do too ... 🙂
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deepblue
11 years, 5 months ago
so just noticed that i could be left with 2 defenders on my team if Cuellar does not play. Anyone has any idea of his chances of him making the game?
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1. Efan Ekoku Pops
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Exactly a 75% chance of playing.
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  1. deepblue
    11 years, 5 months ago
    i know that's what the site says mate. Actually was hoping that someone here knows something a bit more definite
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    1. Efan Ekoku Pops
      11 years, 5 months ago
      I can't access the FPL site from work, so that would have been quite informative to folk like me. Sorry it didn't help.
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    2. SC not pearls before swine
      11 years, 5 months ago
      So like you're hoping that Martin O'Neill or Cuellar himself is going to post? We've got this article: And if I was guessing I would say he won't play, but it would be a guest.
      
      http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/sunderland-afc/safc-news/sunderland-s-martin-o-neill-waits-on-final-choice-1-5087475
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      1. deepblue
        11 years, 5 months ago
        actually was hoping for some knowledgeble sunderland fans.. anyways thanks for the link mate. cheers 🙂
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      2. SC not pearls before swine
        11 years, 5 months ago
        *Guess
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kaz 96
11 years, 5 months ago
ramirez playing in the "hole" makes him more tempting than lallana who has done very well over the last 6 weeks or so and his superior match fitness could see him outscore ramirez, though.
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1. kaz 96
  11 years, 5 months ago
  outscore ramirez over the next few weeks.
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2. Billy Gilmore
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Yeah, I'm gonna hold Lallana for a couple of weeks then make the switch if Ramirez is looking better.
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The Finnisher
11 years, 5 months ago
Cazorla skillz
Managed to go down in the Watchlist yet still be first on the list 😎
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1. Billy Gilmore
  11 years, 5 months ago
  😆
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2. Conrad.
  11 years, 5 months ago
  most impressive.
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सनकी
11 years, 5 months ago
holy tits Cazorla to 9.4 tonight. didn't really think it was that serious, people really do not like him that much ey.
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1. denial
  11 years, 5 months ago
  They will do again in a few weeks.
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Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
11 years, 5 months ago
Is anyone elses league rankings messed up like mine take a look its f***ed up my team is linked
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1. heco87
  11 years, 5 months ago
  That's a lot of leagues.
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  1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
    11 years, 5 months ago
    yes it is but most of them havent updated properly my overall rank is 2280 and then it says my gw1 rank is 4,033
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2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Mine too. 🙁
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  1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
    11 years, 5 months ago
    well at least I am not the only one its very annoying and this is not the first gw it has happened either
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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
      11 years, 5 months ago
      No. *sigh*
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3. Phoenix Wright
  11 years, 5 months ago
  You're kidding...
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  1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
    11 years, 5 months ago
    ?
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AF90
11 years, 5 months ago
Cameron or Cuellar in for Zabaleta? Need to free up cash for midfield
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1. WorldCupDanB
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Cueller is potentially injured
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2. Rodders
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Bardsley
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jdogg
11 years, 5 months ago
hoillet nailed on?x
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1. Crouch Potato!
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Hate saying anythings definite,however looks that way, on the verge of getting him in.
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john25
11 years, 5 months ago
PLEASE HELP!

Does anyone know for sure whether Aguero will be starting this gameweek vs. West Ham?

I have him in my team and if he will start then I will find a way to transfer him out for RVP next week.. if he isn't then I will try to do it right away!

Thanks! 🙂
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1. simsey
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Unfortunately nobody knows what Mancini will do any week/
  You will get a lot of answers saying probably this or most likely that but nothing for sure.
  I have the same situation with Tevez and I'm just hoping he starts.
  In fact the reason I have Tevez over Aguero is that any sub that comes in is better cos Tev is 2m cheaper
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Thomass
11 years, 5 months ago
Hey lads who should I play from these for Mata
Pienaar or Vermaelen?
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1. Shaps
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Pienaar
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2. lightspeed
  11 years, 5 months ago
  I wish I had those problems.
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  1. Phoenix Wright
    11 years, 5 months ago
    Lol
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3. simsey
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Pienaar
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el flacooo
11 years, 5 months ago
i have to replace gervinho with 1 ft and 0,5 in bank:
A) yaya toure
B) michu
C) lennon
D) de guzman
E) someone else?
cheers
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1. Shaps
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Walters?
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  1. el flacooo
    11 years, 5 months ago
    al ready have crouch
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    1. Shaps
      11 years, 5 months ago
      Lennon
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2. simsey
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Michu. A midfield goalscorer playing up front, get him in and keep him
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Zep
11 years, 5 months ago
I am super excited about getting 2 points off the bench this weekend in the guise of Lambert and Clyne...
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1. Billy Gilmore
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Be optimistic. It could be 3 😉
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2. Mull
  11 years, 5 months ago
  They've got Ramirez back who should have a positive impact on Lambert's points.
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  1. The Finnisher
    11 years, 5 months ago
    If he doesn't take his place.
    Lambert has been in behind Rodriguez, which is where Ramirez plays.
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    1. Scroobius Mac
      11 years, 5 months ago
      Lallana is a much better player than Puncheon though, will just shift him wider.
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      1. The Finnisher
        11 years, 5 months ago
        They could play;
        -----Schneiderlin--------Davis---------
        -Puncheon------Ramirez-----Lallana-
        ------------------Rodriguez-------------
        
        Unlikely but possible.
        
        I'm guessing one of Lambert or Rodriguez drops out though?
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        isacki: full casual
        11 years, 5 months ago
        Interested in this too. Isn't that the most likely scenario, between Lambert and Rodriguez up top, with Ramirez CAM, Lallana wide and Puncheon on the other flank. Lambert doesn't play wide does he? Can Rodriguez as a striker?
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        The Finnisher
        11 years, 5 months ago
        Rodriguez played wide right (or left?) earlier in the season but it didn't work and he got dropped to the bench. Then he played up front in the League Cup and impressed and has been there since. Not sure what is gonna happen.
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        isacki: full casual
        11 years, 5 months ago
        I feel obliged to play Lambert now with the chance he may start in front of a monster mid
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        Le Limpar
        11 years, 5 months ago
        I was thinking:
        
        —–Schneiderlin——–Davis———
        —Rodriguez——Ramirez—–Lallana-
        ——————Lambert————-
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    2. Mull
      11 years, 5 months ago
      Glad I've got rid of Lambert then.
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      1. The Finnisher
        11 years, 5 months ago
        It might not be Lambert out, but given Adkins isn't afraid of benching him it wouldn't surprise me.
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सनकी
11 years, 5 months ago
come on few thousands more for mata to rise 0.1m 😀
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1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Not. Going. To. Happen.
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2. isacki: full casual
  11 years, 5 months ago
  It's over...
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3. roscola
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Sadly, his NTI have already started going in reverse
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Van Dal
11 years, 5 months ago
which option lads quick style

A) Ben Arfa > Bale
Michu > Morrison
Hangeland > Nelsen (4PT HIT)

B) Ben Arfa > Bale Michu > Sterling (FREE)

C) Hangeland > Nelsen & Guthrie > Sterling (FREE)
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1. Shaps
  11 years, 5 months ago
  C!
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  1. Van Dal
    11 years, 5 months ago
    cheerie pal thats one i was leaning towards, closely followed by bale
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King Nemanja
11 years, 5 months ago
With Ramirez returning, is this likely to effect Puncheon's game time?
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1. OPTA FPL
  11 years, 5 months ago
  yes
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2. The Finnisher
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Yes.
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3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Apparently.
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4. King Nemanja
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Cheers, a hit might be in order so
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The Finnisher
11 years, 5 months ago
Ramirez back and Mata injured is gonna make it hard to do my planned boring transfers of upgrading Clyne and Gunter.

Must. Hold. Strong.
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Lateriser 12
11 years, 5 months ago
Keeping the Mata news in mind, who would you bench?

Michu Sterling Mata Pienaar Santi
RVP Berbatov Tevez
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1. rvp786
  11 years, 5 months ago
  STERLING
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2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Errr ... 😀
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  1. Lateriser 12
    11 years, 5 months ago
    No, really, I am confused. Worried by a 10 minute cameo.
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3. blue cheese
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Does it matter?
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  1. Crouch Potato!
    11 years, 5 months ago
    Would if Mata played.
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    1. blue cheese
      11 years, 5 months ago
      Yeah, but RDM himself said "very doubtful" ...
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  2. Lateriser 12
    11 years, 5 months ago
    What exactly did RDM say?
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    1. blue cheese
      11 years, 5 months ago
      http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2968128/title/newsflash-doubts-over-duo
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4. Conrad.
  11 years, 5 months ago
  start Mata and have Sterling first off bench. there's no way Mata will get a cameo appearance.
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  1. kaz 96
    11 years, 5 months ago
    why is there no way? it looks very likely to happen
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    1. Conrad.
      11 years, 5 months ago
      if he's not fit enough to start, they'll want to save him for UCL. and surely, they'll have a lead going into the 60' and won't need him to come in and save the day.
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5. el flacooo
  11 years, 5 months ago
  steerling
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6. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Sterling but expect him to come off the bench
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7. kaz 96
  11 years, 5 months ago
  sterling
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  1. Lateriser 12
    11 years, 5 months ago
    I was starting Sterling ahead of Santi, just fyi.
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Ska_Man
11 years, 5 months ago
Will Lukaku start I am driving myself crazy over whether to transfer out fletcher.
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1. the Chaser
  11 years, 5 months ago
  he is certainly not nailed on and therefore not worth transferring in
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2. Kostja
  11 years, 5 months ago
  he should as Long is out
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3. the Chaser
  11 years, 5 months ago
  and fletcher has the best fixture this week so no!!
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4. Jimbo123
  11 years, 5 months ago
  I'd be suprised if he didn't......
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Jimbo123
11 years, 5 months ago
Clyne (wba) or Saylor (liv) ???

Thinking Clyne on the basis that he could gather some attacking points and Saylor isn't even nailed on........!?
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Catastrophe
11 years, 5 months ago
Guys, got quite a few problems:

- Ba (doubt)
- Cole (doubt)
- Mata (doubt)
- Kacaniklik (hardly plays)
- Demel (out)

Is it worth making any transfers for a hit? 0.4 in bank)

Jaasekelainen
Ridgewell, Rafael, Baines
Mata, Michu, Sterling, Bale
RVP, Tevez, Ba

Subs: Gazaniga, Cole, Kacaniklik, Demel

cheers!
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1. the Chaser
  11 years, 5 months ago
  no need, cole is fit so you can field 11
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  1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    11 years, 5 months ago
    not if Ba doesn't play
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  2. Catastrophe
    11 years, 5 months ago
    OK thanks, i thought he was still a doubt
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Le Limpar
11 years, 5 months ago
Chances of Defoe rising again before the deadline?

thanks
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1. Billy Gilmore
  11 years, 5 months ago
  I think he'll rise again tonight...
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2. Mull
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Very high.
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3. Le Limpar
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Great. Thanks
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4. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
  11 years, 5 months ago
  likely enough he is on 77 now
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Pepin - RIP Absinthe
11 years, 5 months ago
Honeslty, as a Hazard owner, I don't know if the Mata news is good or bad...he makes the team better, creates chances for others...
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1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
  11 years, 5 months ago
  wum
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  1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    11 years, 5 months ago
    I had to google that to figure out what it means. I am certainly not that.
    
    I feel bad for all those who transferred in Mata early. I was saying for myself, as a Hazard owner, I am not sure if Mata being out is good or bad. Mata's ownership (both overall and in my ML) isn't large enough to threaten me.
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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      11 years, 5 months ago
      not owning Mata hasn't helped me I can tell ya.... feel a little sorry for those that have just trf in tbh
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2. Jafooli
  11 years, 5 months ago
  That is a very fair comment......but still better to have Hazard them Mata 😉
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  1. Kevin Twine
    11 years, 5 months ago
    Not when Mata is unlikely to to start tomorrow it isn't.
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3. Kevin Twine
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Oscar, Hazard and Moses should still be fairly deadly I think, and if anything, Hazard will be more central which could boost his goal threat.
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Tiki-Taka
11 years, 5 months ago
Mata has pretty much no chance of featuring this weekend then? Bearing in mind the champ league on Weds
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Denis Tueart on the wing
11 years, 5 months ago
Is Rooney worth bringing in ? can't afford RVP without an 8 point hit !
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1. the Chaser
  11 years, 5 months ago
  8 points is worth it for VP but not this weekend
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  1. Denis Tueart on the wing
    11 years, 5 months ago
    So forget Rooney ?
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Jafooli
11 years, 5 months ago
Zamora and Mirallas now flagged, apologies if already posted.....
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1. Mull
  11 years, 5 months ago
  What is going on today!!!
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  1. Jafooli
    11 years, 5 months ago
    I reckon one of the FPL employees brought his kid to work today and they're just randomly hitting button....
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    1. Shaps
      11 years, 5 months ago
      Haha
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Zep
11 years, 5 months ago
I wish I could line up all my players this week in my in my own imaginary dressing room and give them each a heart felt war-cry to go out there and do the business for me this week in the face of such adversity... one of those famous speeches would do the trick...

Then I'd take shake their hands as they each left the dressing room and give them all an inspiring private message in their ear, telling them that I believe in them, and that this is their time to shine etc...

Oh well... just thought I'd share...
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1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
  11 years, 5 months ago
  just scream FREEEEEDDDDDDOOOM no need for a speech
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  1. Zep
    11 years, 5 months ago
    Yeah that would work... 😀
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2. Le Limpar
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Hahaha.. 'etc'... Nice
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3. isacki: full casual
  11 years, 5 months ago
  This is why I don't have Suarez in my team anymore.
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सनकी
11 years, 5 months ago
my subs are Guthrie Demel Barnett.

even if i put Barnett at the last spot for subs. he'll still come in if one of my players is not playing right ? LOL just a thought that's running in my head..
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1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Guthrie and demel are certain not to play
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Bielsa’s bucket
11 years, 5 months ago
Right, all set for the weekend?

Foster
Baines, ShawX, Hughes
Santi, Bale (vc), Morrison, Michu, Peanut
RvP(c), Tevez

Bench: Begs, Lambert, Davies, Demel

The one niggle apart from (c) is should i have Lambo on the bench?
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1. Jimbo123
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Bloody 'ell......looking strong.
  
  Lambert over Michu possibly!?
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Jebiga
11 years, 5 months ago
So peoples still selling Demba Ba ? 😀
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1. Denis Tueart on the wing
  11 years, 5 months ago
  would cost me 4 points to sell and 4 points to get him back next week. - Not on your nelly!
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