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Sky Sports Focus

Having covered the Fantasy Premier League community already this week, we round off with a look at the Sky Sports game, checking on the progress of the Scout League leaders, analysing the latest transfer trends and popping in on Fenners and Merse ahead of tonight’s Fantasy Football Club…

The Scout League

Yet again, Charles Mouzon remains at the top of the Scout League standings. His team “Geordie Lads” is on 976 points, six clear of Paul McAnulty, a new name to our top three – his side “Housewives Favourite” moves into second after picking up an impressive 83 points last weekend. Simon Davis is a couple of points behind Paul in third – his “Nags Head Rovers” have accrued 968 points so far.

For the Contributors, Andy remains the highest-ranked on show – he sits in 33rd in the Scout League, with 882 points on the table.

We now have five players in the top 20 overall rankings, which maintains our lead at the top of the Private Leagues standings; the gap, however, is now just 7.6 points over our nearest rival.

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

Asmir Begovic’s eighth clean sheet of the campaign has earned him continued investment this week. The Stoke stopper has been party to an incredible 52% of all transfers in but in spite of a lowly 4.1 price tag, he is currently owned by less than 6% of Sky managers. A tough run of festive fixtures is likely to test the Potters over the next few matches, though.

Michu is the next most popular player this week after the Swansea man took his tally to 12 for the season against Norwich last Saturday. Coming in at just 5.0, he is the best value player in the game right now, having racked up 104 points in the opening 16 Gameweeks –over 24% of transfers in have included the in-form Spaniard in the past seven days.

Marouane Fellaini, Robin Van Persie and Jermain Defoe have also proven popular heading into the weekend – while Fellaini faces a tricky trip to Stoke, Van Persie and Defoe have been privy to 20% and 16% of transfers in as they prepare to play host to Sunderland and Swansea respectively.

Luis Suarez continues to be shipped out of teams at a frantic pace – with his one-match ban completed and a favourable set of fixtures to follow, the Liverpool forward has been part of 26% of all transfers out made this week. Chelsea pair Petr Cech (24%) and Eden Hazard (17%) have been shipped out due to the Blues’ blank Gameweek and while sales of Ben Foster continue due to his groin injury, many of Van Persie’s have decided to part company with the Dutchman – given United’s run of games, this could come back to bite them.

The Fantasy Football Club

The Fantasy Football Club has a bit of a north London feel to it tonight. Teddy Sheringham and Jack Wilshere are the guests – they’ll be going shoulder to shoulder, or maybe not, alongside Fenners and Merse from 10pm on Sky Sports one.

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    1. Fantasy-er
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      😀

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    2. Mr.KK
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      Hehe. I'd prefer if it was a frame.

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  2. Tmel
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Start Nelsen (FUL) or Sess (mun)?

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    1. HelloSidney
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      Probably Seess but I'm starting Nelsen ahead of AJ

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  3. blue cheese
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Phil Cadden ‏@pjcadden
    Michel Vorm and Pablo Hernandez still out.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      So I do have a choice to make this weekend...

      Hmmm, that'll be a tough choice...

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      1. blue cheese
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        Begovic, imo.

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          Yeah, real toughie that one. The fortress, or the team that just let in 4, away against Spurs. 🙂

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    2. Andrew
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      Is that 100% if so I can keep Tremmel

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      1. blue cheese
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        I'd assume so. But wait for the official article to be put up on the club website.

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        1. Andrew
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          Cheers, nice one

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    3. OPTA FPL
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      at least you're back

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      1. blue cheese
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        😳

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  4. Doolittle
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Who to sell first - Wilkinson or B. Jones?

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    1. Fantasy-er
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      This week you mean? Why would you sell either of those this week?

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      1. Doolittle
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Because it's unlikely either will play (neither has for weeks).

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        1. Fantasy-er
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Shotten suspended. Wilkinson will play.

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          1. Doolittle
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Oh is he? Excellent, that saves me playing Cuellar. Thanks!

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    2. Stykes
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      Whoever is more expensive. Otherwise, no matter.

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    3. Paul Psychic Octopus
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      • 13 Years
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      Jones - looks like he's no longer first choice

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  5. Wings of Steel
    • 13 Years
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    Welcome to my team Clint

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    1. GYM JUNKIE
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      hill?

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      1. La Roja
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        😯

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  6. dracoira
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    A - Tevez + Suarez + RVP + (£5.9 mid)
    B - Tevez + Suarez + Rooney + (£7.8 mid)

    I got Michu, Cazorla and Fellaini.

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    1. drunken_mess
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A with snodgrass

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    2. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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      a with sterling. i dont think there are great options in midefield at 7.8 mark other than michu & fellaini who you already have.

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      1. dracoira
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        or B and buff up my defence?

        I have A Cole, Shawcross, Mc Aculey, Demel and Cuellar

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  7. Stykes
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Play Morrison (WHU) or Fellaini (stk) ?!

    Tough one for me…

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    1. Fantasy-er
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      Both.

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  8. Sarnab
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    My defense :: Enrique Cameron Mcauley (davies Cuellar)

    If enrique doesn't play then davies comes on.
    1. Sess > Silva planned transfer.. yay or nay?
    2. Cuellar > hughes (-4) yay or nay?

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    1. drunken_mess
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      1

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    2. HelloSidney
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      Yeah, I'd take my chances with Davies for sure

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  9. Gooders
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    Afternoon all, any thoughts on the below? 1.2 in the bank.

    Foster (Begovic)
    Enrique Nelsen Cameron (Shorey Cuellar)
    Cazorla Dempsey Michu Fellaini (Sterling)
    RVP(c) Suarez(vc) Berbatov

    A. Enrique > G Johnson
    B. Cuellar > Caulker/(Mertesacker/Gibbs/Sagna)
    C. Save

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    1. drunken_mess
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      C

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    2. HelloSidney
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      I'd save, definitely. Enrique might play, if he doesn't he's back next week. If he doesn't, Shorey plays, which is fine IMO.

      I'd play Begovic though.

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      1. Gooders
        • 11 Years
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        Cheers, even with Cameron?

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  10. AmeliesDad
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    Ba and Lallana -> Suarez and Tarrabt
    or
    Ba and Cazorla -> Rooney and ????

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

    Popov going to start this weekend? thinking of getting him for Yahoo...

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  12. cassanata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Really hope Bale's price nose dives. Might make some handy profit when getting him back in.

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  13. JedJez
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I'm looking to cash in on Sterling.I bought him cheap so if i sell, its likely that he won't be coming back.

    Does anyone think this is a mistake?

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    1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      with fixtures yes imo. at 5.7 i dont think there are many better attacking options than him.

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      1. JedJez
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        It would allow me to upgrade walcott to Mata next week tho, Sterling has only got me 1 assist all season due to being my 5th Mid. However he's a reliable sub of my squad

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        1. JedJez
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          Giving me the playing mid of Bale Mata Fell Michu (4.5er on the bench)

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          1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            if you want a cheapie as a mid less than sterling then maybe puncheon? i think mata is a great buy. though he might get rested in xmas?

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  14. rdpx
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    edited repost:

    my defence this week

    Boyce
    Enrique [FLAG]
    McCartney [FLAG]
    Morrison [FLAG]
    Ivanovic [NO GAME]

    anyone got any bright ideas?

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    1. JedJez
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      ouch, poss bring in rafa for Enrique?

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      1. Crouch Potato!
        • 12 Years
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        No way! Better ditch a player who is def out, Ivan to Rafa.

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        1. rdpx
          • 12 Years
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          I thought about both of these, but Ivan has good fixture next GW and JE is almost sure to play next GW so I need to look to GW18 a little.

          The worst thing is that if I had free choice it would be BOYCE who I want to get rid of.....

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          1. Crouch Potato!
            • 12 Years
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            West Ham def out then would e best move, they could start to struggle.

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    2. cassanata
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Do you have a FT. If not i'd just ride it out and hope for 3 out of the 5 to play.

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      1. rdpx
        • 12 Years
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        I have a FT.
        There is no way 3 will play, Morrison and McC have been called as definitely out today.

        My best bet is JE plays but it looks unlikely.

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        1. HelloSidney
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          Ah, so Morrison and MCartney definitely out. I'd definitely get rid of McCartnet then. How much does that leave you?

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          1. rdpx
            • 12 Years
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            I have lots of cash available.

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            1. HelloSidney
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              Then McCartney to someone with a decent fixture IMO. Seems like a nobrainer, no? McCartney's not even nailed on anyway

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              1. rdpx
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                thanks - Yep it is a no brainer.
                It gets harder when I start to think about hits.

                I also want to do Fletcher to (probably) Suarez and maybe another def move, as one still only leaves me with Boyce and whoever I bring in....

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    3. HelloSidney
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      I'd take my chances with Enrique and sawp out one of Morrison or McCratney

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  15. arsenalfc01
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Hello guys ! Really need some help for this gameweek .
    Jass/Cech
    Verm/Enrique/Demel/Baird/Clyne
    Walcott/A.johnoson/Fell/Michu/Dempsey
    Ba/Suarez/Fletcher 0.8 in the bank

    I was thinking Verm-> Sanga then Johnson to some better MID.. hope walcott will play and go for 3-5-2

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    1. Bolt-on
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      I have him - don't think he will unfortunately

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  16. Andrew
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    Managers now refusing to list their injured players, whatever next??

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    1. GYM JUNKIE
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      showing signs of the world ending.

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  17. cuterandy
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    guys, walcott > dempsey or fletcher > aguero..which one should i go for this game week?

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  18. drunken_mess
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    any news on walcott guys? :S

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    1. HelloSidney
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Wenger doesn't know...

      For the 1000th time.

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  19. hillbillypete
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Ashley Young running against Cuellar and Titus Bramble....thoughts?

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    1. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
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      Titus red card!

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    2. Mr.KK
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He'll fall over before he starts running that's for sure.

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    3. Kostja
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I considered captaining for a second bc of the Rooney doubtfulness. But I just cant. A good option for sure

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    4. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      I think he'll fall over a lot.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        11 years, 5 months ago

        With Rooney stepping up... 😎

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        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Rooney won't play... 😉

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    5. Scroobius Mac
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      Could get a few assists for diving.

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  20. olidooley
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    I've taken a hit and am left with this joke of a team!

    Foster (Bego)
    Enrique Mertesacker Nelson (Cuellar)
    Fell Michu Lennon Sterling
    RVP Suarez Fletcher

    Need a good Captain.....Are people going Suarez over RVP for a differential?

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  21. Andrew
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    1FT this week, should I do:-

    Ba>Suarez or
    Sess>Silva

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    1. Butters
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Both... But if i had to choose Sess to Silva

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    2. cassanata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sess>Silva. I can see Ba nicking one against city.

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  22. Stykes
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Rephrased:

    Play TWO from of these:
    - Fellaini (stk)
    - Morrison (WHU)
    - Fletcher (mun)

    ???

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    1. HelloSidney
      • 12 Years
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      Top 2

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      1. Butters
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
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        agreed

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
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      Afro and Morrison, imo.

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    3. Stykes
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      You guys don't think Fletcher will nick one?

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      1. HelloSidney
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        11 years, 5 months ago

        He might but you have to bench somebody

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        1. Stykes
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Not the man visiting *gladiator announcer voice* FORTRESS BRITANNIA ?

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          1. HelloSidney
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            I think you'd kick yuorself more if you benched Fellaini and he did well, than if you benched Fletcher

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            1. Stykes
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              Fair enough. Thanks!

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  23. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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    How in the hell does Mata only have one more point overall than Arteta?

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    1. r0nh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He has 26 points more?

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    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      87 vs 61?

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      1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
        • 11 Years
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        🙄

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    3. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sky game? Arteta gets plenty of points for general hard work in midfield.

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      1. King Nil Miss ✩
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        This, old school bonus goes to MOM.

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        1. King Nil Miss ✩
          • 13 Years
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          *MOTM

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      2. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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        11 years, 5 months ago

        Great, that frees up a lot of cash

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  24. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Any news at all on Adam The Llama?

    Not heard anything since he hobbled off on crutches against Reading

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    1. In Bale We Trust
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I have him too and since he has two weeks to get right I'm presuming he'll be okay.

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    2. AmeliesDad
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I don't think he'll play this week 😉

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  25. Mak_Gold
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Here’s my team:

      Foster,
      Enrique, Cameron, Demel,
      Cazorla, Michu, Fellaini, Sess,
      RVP, Tevez, Berba.
      Subs: Fed, Cuellar, Puncheon, Clyne.

      Got 1 FT and 2.3m in the bank. What do
      you think I should do?:
      A) Sess > Bale
      B) Tevez > Suarez
      C) Federici > Begovic.
      Really want all 3 of them but don’t want
      to take any hits. (Okay, maybe a 4
      pointer.) Thoughts?

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      1. HelloSidney
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Bale's not likely to be fit. I'd do Sess to Silva

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    • Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Think I might do the very exciting transfer of Enrique > Johnson.

      Having a player doubtful can be fine, but not when you also have Sterling and Bale, both of whom may play 0 minutes.

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      1. In Bale We Trust
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Why do you reckon Sterling won't start? Think Cole might be ahead of him?

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    • GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Thoughts on below appreciated

      Mignolet MUN (A)
      Cameron EVE (H) Mariappa ARS (H) Jose Enrique AVL (H) Demel WBA (A)
      Sterling AVL (H) Michu TOT (A) Fellaini STK (A)
      Van Persie (C) SUN (H) Suarez (VC) AVL (H) Tevez NEW (A)

      Gazzaniga Cuellar MUN (A) Puncheon Mata

      £4.0

      A:) Cuellar > Olsson / Sanga
      B:) Sterling > Silva
      C:) Enrique > Johnson

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    • THE BAD
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Begovic (Henderson)
      Demel | Gibbs | Shorey | Cuellar (Hughes)
      Sess | Fellaini | MIchu (Mata | Kaca)
      Suarez | RVP | Ba

      1FT

      Ba>Defoe

      yay or nay?

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      1. THE BAD
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        or Kaca>Lennon?

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        1. King Nil Miss ✩
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Would do this, your defense doesn´t look good so I would rather play only 3.

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    • Sarnab
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sess > Silva or fletcher > defoe ??

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      1. Stykes
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I'd say Fletcher has more of a chance to score this week then Sess, so I'd do Sess > Silva first.

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