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The Big Numbers – Gameweek 14

Gareth Bale and Robin Van Persie top our ICT Index rankings for the midweek matches, with the likes of Marouane Fellaini and Adel Taarabt also flourishing to catch the eye. They all come under focus in the Big Numbers analysis, as we provide our members with a few of the key stats from Gameweek 14…

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    Ba got a bap! 🙂

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    1. roscola
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      Bah

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  2. Birthday Sess
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    I am finding it really difficult not to transfer Mata out for Walcott for a hit. I know he is almost certain to start this weekend, but I really can't see any future value for Mata playing under Benitez as I can see him playing deeper like Xabi Alonso used to. Don't get me wrong, Alonso was/is an incredible footballer however he never really delivered in fantasy terms and I can see Mata following this route. With the possible threat of rotation in the future (playing deep in a team that aren't really gelling), a blank GW on the horizon and an away match against a defensively solid West Ham (who only conceded 1 at Old Trafford), I am finding it really difficult not to pull the trigger on Walcott, who has some nice fixtures and the potential to explode! It would be for a hit but there are other areas of my team that need addressing so I'm tempted to just do it now. Any thoughts?

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    1. Ashley ♥
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      See how he plays this weekend and then make a rational decision.

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      Do you have any other Arsenal attacker?

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      1. Birthday Sess
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        No I don't.

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    3. Ancelotti's Eyebrow
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      I am on the same boat, mate. Just concerned about the injury update Wenger gave post-match.

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    4. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
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      Put it this way if walcott scores & mata does nothing but keep a clean sheet you'll be no better off. Its a no brainer. Wait till you can do it for free

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      1. Ancelotti's Eyebrow
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        But he'll save a transfer that he would make in the future anyway.

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  3. Timmy Cahill Rules
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    nelsen worth a pick at 4 mil

    QPR bound to improve under arry

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  4. The Chosen One...
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    did anyone watch the Swans West Brom game......why didn't West Brom make any substitutions?

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      I think Clarke made his team suffer for going down 3-0 so early. He seems like a really strict manager with agendas.

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  5. roscola
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    Lucas back for Southampton clash! CS chances just went up a notch

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    1. thetinkerman
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      Doubt it's that simple!

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      1. roscola
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        Well, it's not a guarantee but he does work very hard to protect the backline

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        1. thetinkerman
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          Eventually he'll be good for Liverpool's defensive prospects but he's surely 100% yet.

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          1. thetinkerman
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            surely not*

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          2. thetinkerman
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            and don't call me Shirley

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            1. roscola
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              That's a fair point altogether

              Everyone: "It's a fair point"

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    2. Ancelotti's Eyebrow
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      He wouldn't start.

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      1. roscola
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        Boo!

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  6. joinho
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    Sorry for the relayed reaction, Green Arrow! 😀 only just checked my team since baps were added.

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    1. The EJJ
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      Grats mate!

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  7. Famous Mike
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    lost on previous page.

    Who should i play: Sterling or Lallana?

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    1. heartsattack
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      Sterling by a big margin.

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  8. Soccaholic
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    @Aatish i hope u checked my comment on your post!

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    1. Pinoche
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      Yep, just did.
      I think Walcott will be fine for Saturday. I'll wait for further news on him anyway.
      I'm benching Fellaini this week so I want to get rid of Hazard. Also, he might be rested now for the CL game.
      Mata will surely start. Why not stick with him?

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      1. Soccaholic
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        IMO they are struggling offensively. Got a feelin Hazard could be rested also so if he comes on for a 1 pt cameo u'll be pissed
        Also Enrique could go Berzerk this week so can u sacrifice such an opportunity?
        Whatever u do i hope u dont bench sterling 🙂 hoping u do the right choices.
        Cheers!

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  9. Tmel
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    Mignolet
    Rafael Enrique Cameron
    Mata Fellaini Sterling Bale
    RVP Berba Ba
    (Bego, Ramirez, Clyne, Gorkks)

    Ba & Mata > Suarez & Walcott (if it) for a 4 point hit?

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    1. Famous Mike
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      yes

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  10. Clintymints
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    Yeeeeeeeeeeer a million baps today

    Up to 16k and almost back where I belong

    AT THE MOTHERFCKING TOP

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  11. Limbo
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    Just done
    Baines > Enrique
    Jelly > Suarez

    Feel dirty.

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    1. thetinkerman
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      Tevez > Suarez. Mercenary to racist. Conscience unchanged!

      Not sure how I feel about trippling up on Liverpool as I plan to get Enrique and already have Sterling.

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    2. daisybcfc
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      change them back then

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  12. King Kohli
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    Team linked guys.
    Baines + Mata ----> Enrique + Walcott

    good moves for free right??

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    1. Birthday Sess
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      I'm considering for a hit, So yes!

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    2. Spike ⚽️
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      It would be my choice if I didnt have Cazorla

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    3. A.T
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      I'm thinking of doing the same for a hit

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  13. RD84
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    So I wouldn't take a hit to do Mata + Clyne > Fellaini +Enrique, but if Fellaini goes up before next week, I won't be able to afford to. Should I still wait and re-consider everything next week or take the hit?

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    1. JUSTBLAZE
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      They're good transfers. I'd take the hit.

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      1. RD84
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        Screw it. I'll do it, and hope like hell that I can make it to January without another hit!

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        1. JUSTBLAZE
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          I think the players you're bringing in justifies the hit and they will deliver the points if you are patient.

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          1. RD84
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            Thanks

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        2. Gullikgul
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          not worth it. not by far.

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  14. heartsattack
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    Begovic
    Zabaletta Bardsley Jones
    Mata Silva Cazorla Bale
    Tevez Berbatov Suarez (C)

    McCarthy Maloney Cameron Gorkks

    My dream midfield failed to deliver at the first time of asking and now looks like an overpriced pile of shite.

    Stick or Twist?

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    1. Ashley ♥
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      Stick. Very nice team.

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    2. daisybcfc
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      main problem is rotation risk on Tevez, but it looks good

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  15. Timmy Cahill Rules
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    ryan nelsen as 4th def

    ?????

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    1. heartsattack
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      I think Harry will tighten things up. As good an option as any imo.

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  16. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    My goodness, gracious me! 😀

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    1. Ashley ♥
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      Good week?

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  17. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    I saw Lallana got his assist taken off him. I never saw the Fonte touch if I'm honest. Poor Lallana owners!

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    1. thetinkerman
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      One of my ML rivals has him 😆 makes up for that ridiculous Spurs own goal that cost me 3 points. Justice!

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  18. Manani
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    get fellaini this week or wait a week?
    I will be trading out mata for him
    rest of front 7:

    silva bale mcanuff morrison
    giroud berba suarez

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    1. Ashley ♥
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      Good move in my opinion.

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    2. Gullikgul
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      Mata vs WHU or Fellaini against City...

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  19. thomthom
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    Maloney (inj), Baines (inj), McCartney (inj), Crouch (no teeth), Gorkss (not playing?)

    1 ft, 0.5 in the bank

    Maloney -> Puncheon?

    Team:

    Bego, Jussi
    Cuellar, McAuley, McCartney, Baines, Gorkss
    Silva, Bale, Michu, Sessegnon, Maloney
    VanP, Crouch, Berba

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    1. Pinoche
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      Going in this gw I had high hopes for Mr. Crouch.

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  20. MESSIAH
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    hi guys.

    how can i get Enrique in??????

    Begovic

    Rafael Ivanovic Cuellar

    Mata Bale Sterling Silva

    Ba Fletcher V.Persie

    Subs: Fellaini MCartney Gunter

    0.1 in the bank.

    i want to keep mata cause i think he will play against westham and ba to wigan home.

    help appreciated.

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    1. daisybcfc
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      either for Rafael or Ivanovich.

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  21. @FPLStrategist
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    I'm no expert on Liverpool, but would a Lucas return have any impact on Enrique?

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    1. daisybcfc
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      only positive i would assume. a real defensive mid to sit to protect the back 4 more. meaning he can push on more.

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    2. Chris_White
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      Nah. Henderson to the bench.

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    3. Ancelotti's Eyebrow
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      It'd definitely increase their chances of a CS. But it's hard to see him starting after spending so long on the sidelines.

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      1. thetinkerman
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        This

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    4. Mannone is Mob Boss
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      Surely have, that's why City will miss De Jong

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  22. Mid-Table Obscurity
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    morrison of wba

    or taarabt

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    1. Ancelotti's Eyebrow
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      Neither.

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    2. @FPLStrategist
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      explain?
      To play, to bench or to transfer in? Short term or long term?

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      1. @FPLStrategist
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        Play Tarrabt and bench Morrison if you have them.

        Don't buy either if you don't have them.

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      2. Mid-Table Obscurity
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        to have as 4th/5th mid with sterling until the january wildcard

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    3. Mannone is Mob Boss
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      Tarrabt, Never buy, Never even put on watchlist

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  23. Pinoche
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    So, McCartney has lost his place now?
    West Ham fans?

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    1. Ibracadabra
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      Nope - was injured.

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  24. smash
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    Thinking Foster out for Szczesny would be for a hit, otherwise I'm playing Federici away to united, thinking this move will pay off long term? - Do ppl think Szczesny is as good as any arsenal defensive coverage for the price?

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  25. joinho
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    Chances of Tevez getting any decent amount of game time at the weekend?

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    1. Mannone is Mob Boss
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      You'll never know

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      1. thetinkerman
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        Yeah, doubt we can know for sure.

        In theory he should play but I wouldn't bet on it.

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      2. joinho
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        Bloody Mancini!

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  26. Mannone is Mob Boss
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    backline of Rafael - Nastasic - Azpilicueta is veryyy appealing

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    1. Soccaholic
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      And enrique also!

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      1. Mannone is Mob Boss
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        That's too much lol

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        1. Soccaholic
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          Enrique Instead of Nastasic till the Derby game 😉

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    2. iain_90
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      I just know the week I get Nastasic in will be the week where he is dropped forever.

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    3. Ancelotti's Eyebrow
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      With the blank for Chelsea coming up, Azpi can wait.

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      1. Mannone is Mob Boss
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        Yeah, not now, maybe later

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    4. Home Run Baker
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      not a fan of enrique then?

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  27. Demel
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    Begovic Taylor
    Baines Saylor Cuellar Cameron Gunter
    Silva Cazorla Michu Bale Puncheon
    Aguero Suarez Giroud

    Quite a lot of transfers I want to do but which is the best?

    A) Michu -> Taraabt
    B) Baines -> Nastajevic/Enrique/Evans/Azcapulta
    C) Baines & Saylor -> 2 of the above (4 point hit)
    D) Baines & Michu -> Nastajevic & Walcott (4 point hit)

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    1. Demel
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      E) Michu & Saylor -> Taraabt & Natajevic

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  28. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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    4 point hit to get baines out which I will have to do anyway next week or play one of clyne / gorkss.

    as I had planned to get rid of baines for ridgewell gw 17 anyhow, see no reason not to do it now

    yes or no

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  29. SMOOTH
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    ideal front 8 ?

    A. fellaini bale SILVA walcott puncheon
    TEVEZ suarez rvp

    B. Fellaini Bale MICHU walcott puncheon
    AGUERO suarez rvp

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      I prefer the 1st one

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    2. Mannone is Mob Boss
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      At the mo' i'd go only for Silva, guaranteed playing time

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      1. SMOOTH
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        tevez vs aguero is aguero guarenteed time too

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        1. Mannone is Mob Boss
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          Silva only have 1 competitor, Aguero have 3. Do the math

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  30. Waldaz
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    Surely been discussed 3049782 times already, but feels weird considering all these Liverpool players, fixtures are great but do I trust them enough? Arsenal more reliable surely? 😕

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    1. iain_90
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      Arsenal proving to be far from reliable in recent times.

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