Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Gameweek 21 – Tuesday

Robin Van Persie and Javier Hernandez bag a brace apiece as United overpower Wigan. Sergio Aguero is pivotal for City before limping off with a hamstring problem, Dimitar Berbatov notches in Fulham’s win at West Brom, Christian Benteke returns to form for Villa, while Theo Walcott is amongst the points again as Arsenal stutter at Southampton:

Van Persie Rolls on Relentlessly
Back in the first XI after a brief sub appearance last time out, Robin Van Persie continued to storm away from the pack at the top of the Fantasy standing with his biggest points haul of the season. Two goals and an assist helped see off Wigan as United ended the festive period with three wins and a draw from four games – a quarter of fixtures which harvested four goals, three assists and four bonus points for the Dutchman. It seems to make no difference whether he’s partnered by either Wayne Rooney or Javier Hernandez up top for the Red Devils; the points simply keep coming. Van Persie has now produced attacking returns in each of his last eight and has scored or assisted in 16 of his 18 starts since moving to Old Trafford last summer – a total of 16 goals and nine assists means for many, the captaincy option has simply become a mere formality this season.

Hernandez mirrored Van Persie’s returns to add to a goal and assist from his previous start, in Gameweek 19 at home to Newcastle. Clearly, he remains behind Wayne Rooney in the pecking order and will surely drop out when the former Everton man recovers from a knee injury but the Mexican’s contribution has been key for Sir Alex Ferguson – he has netted eight times and provided four assists in just 605 minutes, compared to Rooney’s seven goals and seven assists in 1081 minutes.

United’s Defensive Resolve
While the men up front hogged the headlines, yesterday’s 4-0 win was the first time this season United have registered back-to-back clean sheets. Having seen off West Brom at Old Trafford at the weekend, Ferguson made two changes to his backline, with Rafael and Rio Ferdinand in for Chris Smalling and Nemanja Vidic – Evans has now started the last four and with three goals chalked up already, the 5.8 priced defender may be one to consider for those flourishing winter wildcards. Certainly, an upturn in resilience at the back looks crucial – although they have scored 54 times (13 more than City), United have conceded 28 goals, only five less than last season – as a result, their goal difference is only four better than City’s right now.

City Find their Stride
The champions added to their 4-3 win at Norwich by seeing off Stoke with ease at the Etihad. Sergio Aguero mirrored his Carrow Road 11 points return with a goal and assist in the 3-0 win – the first time he has produced back-to-back attacking returns since Gameweek 12. Indeed, prior to the Norwich match, Aguero had just one double figure return this term – a sign of his flourishing form and with 10 starts in his last 11, he seems to be immune to rest and rotation, with the club’s exit from Europe now looking likely to secure his status in the City XI. Post-match, however, David Platt ruled Aguero out of the weekend FA Cup game with Watford and admitted there are worries over his availability for the Gameweek 22 clash with Arsenal on January 12 after the Argentine was subbed off with a hamstring problem late on:

“Sergio won’t play at the weekend and is probably doubtful for the trip to Arsenal but we’ll know more in 48 hours. It’s too early to make an accurate assessment but it’s a blow for us because he’s been playing so well. There are different degrees of hamstring injuries which is why we need to assess the extent of what has happened until Thursday.”

The news could boost Edin Dzeko’s stock further. The Bosnian has scored in consecutive matches since being given the opportunity to start at Norwich and it will be interesting to see if he is kept out of City’s FA Cup tie at the weekend in order to preserve him for the Arsenal clash in Gameweek 22. Should he be absent from the starting XI in the Cup, the 7.3 striker will appear to be cementing his start.

David Silva chipped in with another assist yesterday to continue his recent consistent spell. The Spaniard has now produced attacking points in four of the last five and although he has just one goal to his name, Silva has provided nine assists – only Eden Hazard (11) and Carlos Tevez (10) have managed more. At the back, Pablo Zabaleta staked a case for our consideration. Having now started 10 of the last 11, the Argentine has benefitted from injuries to right-back rivals Maicon and Micah Richards and with Matija Nastasic perhaps unexpectedly dropping out at centre-half, Zabaleta looks the most assured mid-price route into Mancini’s defence. A goal and maximum bonus points, in addition to a clean sheet, returned 15 points for his Fantasy owners. Joleon Lescott was drafted in to face Stoke, with Roberto Mancini perhaps recognising his aerial ability and Premier League know-how as an effective counter measure against the Potters. It remains to be seen if, having earned a clean sheet, Lescott can retain his start for Gameweek 22’s trip to the Emirates.

Berbatov Upturn Continues
The Bulgarian is another who has proved to be a strong value over the festive period. Berbatov’s opener against West Brom took his tally to 23 points over the four festive Gameweeks, with attacking returns in each of his last three. There’s no doubt his resurgence has coincided with Bryan Ruiz’s comeback from injury – Berbatov had previously gone seven games without a goal or assist but back in his preferred advance role, with the Costa Rican pulling the string behind him, he is back on Fantasy radars as the winter wildcard kicks in. Ruiz also produced the goods again, with a goal and a couple of bonus points as the Cottagers secured a crucial win – he has now produced two goals and eight assists over just 12 appearances. Coming in at 5.4 and with an average of 4.8 points per game, Ruiz looks a viable alternative for those seeking a cut-price third forward.

Lukaku Notches Again
Handed his third start in the last four, the giant Belgian grabbed West Brom’s consolation in the home defeat by Fulham. Lukaku has featured in the first XI seven times so far and has scored on five of those occasions – forward rival Shane Long has scored in just five of his 15 starts, by comparison. Looking at the pair’s respective game times, Lukaku’s displays are certainly worthy of more game time – he has seven goals over 857 minutes, compared to Long’s five strikes in 1217 minutes – having started three of the last four, he may well be edging ahead of the Republic of Ireland international in the pecking order. The one caveat to Lukaku’s potential is the possibility that he could be recalled from his loan spell by Chelsea. Post-match, Steve Clarke was again keen to avoid discussion on this…

“We haven’t had any dialogue with Chelsea about Romelu. There is a period in January where they can recall him. Like I said before, we can’t affect it, so I prefer not to talk about it. I’ve said all along that the squad I started the season with, I wanted to keep for the whole season. Rom is a part of that squad and, if we can keep him here, that would be great.”

Benteke Boosts Villa
It seems to be all or nothing when it comes to Benteke. A goal and assist at Swansea earned him a second double figure haul in the last five Gameweeks, with no more than blanks in between. Paul Lambert’s side arrived on the back of three hammerings and had scored in just one of their previous five but the Belgian proved their talisman at the Liberty – he has now scored or assisted 10 of the midlanders’ 15 goals since making his debut in Gameweek 4. With Southampton, West Brom and Newcastle up next, he clearly has the potential for points and although his lack of consistency is a real issue, a price of 6.7 may appeal for those shopping for a mid-price, guaranteed starter.

Villa’s Casualties Mount
Paul Lambert’s ability to revive Villa’s fortunes are being limited by a string of injuries, a trend which continued in yesterday’s clash. Ashley Westwood is the latest casualty – he suffered an ankle problem in a tangle with Michu, with Paul Lambert sounding pessimistic on his early prognosis…

“It looks it at the minute. It’s his ankle. He’s hobbling about. It will be a blow if he’s out because we have too many at the moment. We have some lads at the training ground too. Hopefully we can get one or two of them back very soon.”

McDermott Explains Shorey Absence
Since being dropped to the bench at Man City in Gameweek 18, Nicky Shorey has been out of the matchday squad and his Fantasy owners have been selling on the left-back, resigned to the fact that Ian Harte was now above him in the pecking order. However, following the 3-1 defeat at Spurs, the Reading boss revealed that Shorey has in fact been absent through illness…

“Nick had a little virus. I put Ian Harte in for the game against Manchester City and he’s had a virus since then, he hasn’t been involved because of that. I think he had a little check-up at hospital so hopefully he’s coming through that.”

We’ve no guarantee that Shorey will earn a recall once fit but this does shed some light on the situation and offer some reassurance that Shorey isn’t yet frozen out in the Royals’ camp.

Hernandez Maintains Consistency
Michu’s recovery from an ankle injury raised hopes of a points haul against Villa but while the Spaniard ultimately disappointed, his compatriot Pablo Hernandez registered an assist in the 2-2 draw. The former Valencia man has now produced back-to-back assists since returning from a hamstring injury against Fulham last weekend and has offered a steady stream of points, when fit and available. Factoring in a five-game absence between Gameweeks 15-19, Hernandez has now scored or assisted in six of his last nine match for the Swans and, since netting in Gameweek 8 against Wigan, hasn’t gone more than a single appearance without producing attacking points. With 44.8% ownership, Michu is obviously the main Swansea midfielder of choice and while Hernandez is far less explosive, he continues to tick over nicely and comes in at just 5.9, with an ownership under 1%.

O’Brien Stakes a Double Gameweek Claim
The full-back vindicated our decision to hand him a place in the Scout Picks squad by returning a 15-point haul at home to Norwich as the Hammers won for the first time in five. O’Brien was subbed off with a knock prior to his side conceding, affording him clean sheet points in addition to a goal and maximum bonus – providing he shakes off the problem, he’ll be firmly on Fantasy radars for those eyeing up a West Ham defender for their upcoming double Gameweek. The 4.4 priced defender has now started each of the last 11 for Sam Allardyce’s side and with two goals, two assists and eight bonus points accrued, has averaged 4.6 points per game so far – Winston Reid is the next best Hammers defender, with 3.5 points per game by comparison.

Walcott Outshines Cazorla Again
The Gunners midfielders have both been earmarked by many ahead of the upcoming double Gameweek and while Cazorla drew a blank at St Mary’s, Walcott’s somewhat fortuitous assist maintained his record of picking up attacking points in all four games since moving to the lone forward role. Indeed, since nailing down a starting berth in Gameweek 11, Walcott has proven to be significantly more consistent than Cazorla in the subsequent eight games they have started together. Walcott has scored or assisted in seven of those featured fixtures and has bettered Cazorla’s FPL score on five occasions – Cazorla has proven superior twice, with one Gameweek drawn. Their respective scores in those matches have Walcott way out in front, with 77 points to Cazorla’s 52 highlighting their form heading into the double fixture in Gameweek 23.

Saints Shut Up Shop
Southampton again demonstrated new defensive resolve with the point against Arsenal, as Nigel Adkins tinkered with his side to counter the threat from the visitors. Jack Cork was deployed at right-back, with Steven Davis drafted into the midfield and the Southampton boss also went with the experience of Artur Boruc in goal. Post-match, Adkins explained his decision here, whilst praising the performance of Cork at full-back…

“Artur has had a shaky little start to the game, but he’s gathered his composure and that’s what you know you’re going to get when you’ve got an experienced goalkeeper. He’s been very impressive in training, his attitude has been outstanding so I’ve given him the opportunity today. Everyone knows how much I like Kelvin I think he’s top drawer, but I look at Jack Cork as well who got man of the match and what a great job he did in there. Jack Cork and Luke Shaw at full back I thought were outstanding. Jose and Maya in the heart of defence have kept Theo Walcott very, very quiet there, but when we’ve got the ball, we’ve moved it about well and created opportunities.”

Southampton have shown an improvement defensively over the past two months, whilst perhaps sacrificing some of their attacking verve. Adkins clearly feels he has now got the balance right, however…

“It’s only two defeats in ten that we’ve had, we’ve played Arsenal and I thought we were very good again today. Tactically I thought we were spot on, we had a good defensive shape about ourselves in what we were doing. Arsenal have been spanking teams for fun of late, scoring goals and they’ve got massive threats which we’ve nullified.”

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1,573 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Goodfish
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone with an ear to Rafanitez? If so, please tell him that a fortune cookie told me that either Hazard starts and gets 2 goals and an assist, or he stays on the bench and doesn't play a single second. If one of these two things happen, then Chelsea will win 3-0. If he puts on Hazard for an 11 minute cameo, then the score will end 1-1. You choose, Rafa...You choose.

    PS. Anyone else got a Chelski player with the armband and RvP as vice?

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    1. AK ⭐
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Torres(c) and RVP(vc)

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    2. Paz12
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Mata as (C) Walcott as (VC)

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    3. Give The Todd Some Love
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      You have Hazard (C)? Brave

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      1. Goodfish
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        I went mental. Sometimes good things come to those who loco.

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    4. Bobbydhino - ⚒ Saint Slav…
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      Mata (c) RVP (vc)

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    5. v12w12
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      No but have Gerrard as captain. Changed from RVP at the last minute thinking of a differential. Both my rivals hadn't gone for RVP either! I'd love Gerrard to get 2 goals and an assist but will be happy if he gets more points than Suarez, unlikely though 🙁

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    6. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I really got away with the captaincy gw20 I had RVP captain and eh Benteke VC.
      Then gw 21 I changed my captain last min from walcott to RVP and back again three times.
      It finally landed on RVP.

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  2. AK ⭐
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Zabaleta's 15 last night and Nasty's 0 make my knee jerky a bit, when I have the exact money to do it.. 😕

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    1. athleticbilbobaggins
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Welcome to the Zabaleta owners club. You won't be disappointed. (Except for next week when my Arsenal will thrash City) 😛

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      1. AK ⭐
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Haven't done it yet, and probably won't still 😛

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Was just a rest in my opinion. Zab could be next in line knowing Mankini.

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      1. athleticbilbobaggins
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Their best player this season. Been immense. As nailed as you can get with Mancini, me thinks.

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      2. AK ⭐
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Exactly. Nasty will surely play the next game I think. But that goal threat from Zaba.. 😕

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        1. Parm
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Are you playing Nasty this week?

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          1. AK ⭐
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Yes.

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  3. CarsonYeung
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    when will angelo henriquez be added to FPL?

    Depending on how cheap he is he could be a 3rd striker option if you want a 5 man midfield

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah I was thinking about him, with Kone going to ACON and all

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  4. Messiah Hazard
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Was just perusing the Rate My Team section in the members area and looks like no players have 10+ point Game Week in the next 6 GWs...

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    1. RMT's Professor
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      This doesn't mean that no players will get 10 or more points! The points aren't predicting what a player WILL get, they are predicting what a player would get on average if you imagine playing the game 1000s of times. For example a player will never get 4.5 points but you could imagine them getting 45 points if the game was played 10 times. Hope that helps!

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  5. kaz 96
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Pienaar a doubt for tonight?

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Slight doubt I heard. Heard nought concrete though.

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Baines

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    3. Mile Plankton
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      No. Why would he be?

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

      There was a link earlier saying Pienaar and Baines are doubts.

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  6. Give The Todd Some Love
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Thinking of keeping Silva for the long term and not getting Mata. Madness?

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    1. Demí
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yep. Mata's a goalscorer. Silva, not so much.

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Are you not worried that what happened at the beginning of the season will happen again with Mata?

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        1. AK ⭐
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          But why? Moses will be going to AFCON soon, not many options left tbh for us now.

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          1. Give The Todd Some Love
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Moses didn't play at the beginning of the season

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            1. AK ⭐
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Yeah, but it'd senseless to think what happened to Mata will happen again, he needed rest after the Olympics and Euro, according to RDM, and now there's benitez, Spanish connection, in-form, Moses out. Can't see why he'd get as much rotated as he was in the beginning.

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    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Mata's price is rising quickly and Chelsea have a double gameweek sometime in the future.

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Do they? Who are they playing?

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        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Southampton game was called off for World Club Cup it will have to be rescheduled at some point.

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          1. Give The Todd Some Love
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Interesting. Home or away?

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            1. Squeakybumtime
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              11 years, 2 months ago

              Away

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Mmm... yes. Mata is point scoring FPL gold and if that continues he will leave Silva behind.

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I got burnt by Mata earlier this year, so that probably why I'm hesitant

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    4. Squeakybumtime
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      In the same boat, Silva just doesnt seem to be getting goals this year. He is very consistent with his assists though, seems to produce 6/7 every week.
      Pros of Silva are his his practically rotation proof, and I think city will score more goals than Chelsea.
      Pros of Mata are he scores plenty goals, on (some) direct free kicks
      Cons of Silva are his lack of goals
      Cons of Mata are Rafa-rotation will happen 2 or 3 times I feel

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    5. Caine & Co.
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Check out points per game for example. Mata's in a different sphere with 6.5 compared to Silvas 4.3 (fighting with the likes of routledge, lennon, yaya) watching mata play suggests he will continue to score more than silva

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Shame. It's gonna be hard to fit Mata in in a few weeks if his price continues to rocket

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  7. Squeakybumtime
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    798 in HoF. Quite please with that. 1 bad 480k season, could have been a lot higher but for that

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  8. Mojo Rojo
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone know why Sean Morrison hasn't been starting for Reading? Thought be was playing decent before he got injured.

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  9. Lao Tzu
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who is the least essential from the following:

    A) Walcott
    B) Mata
    C) Michu
    D) Fellaini
    E) Bale
    F) Dzeko
    G) RVP
    H) Suarez

    I think probably F.... although short-term potential looks good

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'd agree with that assessment.

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    2. Squeakybumtime
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      In order of least essential IMO

      Dzeko
      Michu
      Walcott
      Mata
      Suarez
      Fellaini
      Bale
      RVP

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  10. Beavis
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who else is looking forward to the Oscar show tonight?

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    1. athleticbilbobaggins
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Woah. The Oscars? Best soundtrack - The Dark Knight Rises. 😛

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    2. Mile Plankton
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Right here. Need double figures. Baines too.

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    3. Mojo Rojo
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Would much rather watch the Mata show tonight.

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    4. ILOVEBAPS
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I hope he does well. He was the one I thought would be most likely in this match. Good luck to you!

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  11. PanTanti
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    anyone hoping rafa ret mata just so punch could come in? 😀 but if mata does score then thats another story

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I doubt anyone is Mata could easily get a ton of points against qpr

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  12. PanTanti
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    anyone hoping rafa rest mata just so punch could come in? 😀 but if mata does score then thats another story

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    1. Frazek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I don't have Mata and rivals do, so yep, I'm all for a 10 min cameo for the lil' wizard. Baines out tonight would be good too, sub-in Punch 5 pt'er and avoid a 9th in 10 1-2 pointer from the LB. 🙂

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  13. Something Clever
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Do you think Fellaini will rise before the next GW?

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    1. athleticbilbobaggins
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on tonight. Lot of time too.

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

      he is flagged, but once he is unflagged in 6 days or so then I would say yes

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    3. Smakies
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      if he does well today yes

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    4. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I do hope so as I got him in for Bale this week.

      Cue a 2 pointer 🙁

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    5. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      If he scores tonight, then yeah probably.

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  14. Paz12
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    How much rotation should we see for FA Cup games? TFF has FA Cup games counting, so its important. My team is:

    Begovic
    Mertesacker Ivanovic Luiz
    Michu Cazorla Bale Pilkington
    Ba RVP Suarez

    Think any of those will be rested for FA Cup games?

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  15. Dr Dream
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    I see Sky reporting that Walcotts representatives are meetng with Arsenal today...I wonder if Wenger will arrive at a point where the issue of him signing becomes more troublesome and disruptive than cashing in on him...doesn't half seem to be dragging on...

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    1. Paz12
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Just read that Arsenal's interest in Zaha is cooling because they are close to signing a new contract with Walcott.

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      1. Dr Dream
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        I hope so...he's a great player but sometimes there just comes a point...I think if he'd been a United player he would have already have passed that point with Fergie...

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        1. Paz12
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          If Wenger loses Walcott, after losing Fabregas/Nasri/RVP/Song etc, it really would cement their position as a seller/feeder club and the fans would lose what little patience they have with Wenger. He can't just keep selling their best players whilst charging the highest ticket prices in the BPL and hope to keep the fans happy.

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      2. athleticbilbobaggins
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Woah. Where? Was resigned to losing Walcott. You are giving me hope now. 😐

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  16. Roberto Baggio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Will I regret not getting Michu and Fellaini in my team ? Team looks like this
    Bego
    Ashleycole Sagna Cuellar
    Gerrard P.Hernandez Bale Walcott Mata
    RVP Aguero

    Subs : playing cheapies frm reading and a non playing gk.

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    1. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      yes you will, michu is the top goal scorer! 8 mill midfielder definitely have him over Gerard. also risky playing cheapys on the bench

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    2. Squeakybumtime
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Fellaini for Gerrard, liv have MUFC Arsenal and City away in their next 4

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      1. Roberto Baggio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Isn't Fellaini leaving for PSG?

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        1. Squeakybumtime
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Is he?

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      2. ILOVEBAPS
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        This is good advice^^

        I like Aguerro in there if he is fit.

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        1. Live4pool
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          suarez loves big games

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          1. Squeakybumtime
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            11 years, 2 months ago

            Suarez can be kept, Gerrard I don't think so, too many better options in his price range

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    3. Dr Dream
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      dunno..depends who is in your mini league and wether you are playing catch up...doesn't it ?....no point replicating if you're catching up, bu yeah Michu over Gerrard would be my pick...Who's your third striker ?

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      1. Roberto Baggio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Pogrebnyak

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  17. Smakies
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    would you rather have :
    a)davies and suarez
    b)clyne and aguero
    ?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Davies and Suarez.

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    2. Paz12
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Difficult one. Probably A.

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      1. Smakies
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        yeah i'm going towards it too, aguero is coming back to form though

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      11 years, 2 months ago

      b

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    4. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    5. athleticbilbobaggins
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    6. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    7. Squeakybumtime
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    8. Richd
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A.

      I personally don't see this as even being a close thing. Clearly A for me.

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    9. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B. Think Kun is about to fire.

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Hehe.. keep this up and I might be taking the late shift from Doosra. 🙂

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      2. Smakies
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        i sense it too, he looked in shape yesterday, maybe it was his gret partnership with dzeko who knows...... i'll have to look for him after his injury

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  18. Pea Soup
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I'm thinking Torres looks a better option than Suarez until GW27....

    Also thinking Fellaini looks a better option than Michu until GW26...

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    1. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      True but form plays a part. Im reluctant to part with Michu but Fellaini is tempting. If Torres keeps up his form then definately

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  19. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Long-term:
    Mata >= Bale > Silva >= Caz > Walcott

    I think...

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Bale > Mata >>>>> Silva > Walcott = Caz

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    2. Frazek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      What's this, an algebra lesson? 😉

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        😀

        Find x:
        fjuweiwdjuioxoxoiejoirfsodsefkpwo

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        1. Frazek
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          GiggsB, now it's turned in to a numerical 'Where's Wally?'. 😀

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    3. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sorry is that order of importance?

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    4. Squeakybumtime
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think swap Walcott and Caz, and Bale >= Mata IMO

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Short-term, but not long-term imo. Mata and Caz are more consistent than Walcott and Bale.

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        1. Squeakybumtime
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          From here to seson end I reckon Bale will be top points scoring midfielder

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          1. rvp786
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            bale
            mata
            walcott
            silva
            caz

            bale is the most important and caz least

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          2. Frazek
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            +1

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  20. Kevin Twine
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Which 2 would you play next GW out of:

    Cameron (CHE)
    Nelson (QPR)
    Demel (sun)
    Clyne (avl)

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Cameron and Clyne

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    2. Smakies
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      demel and clyne

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    3. Jonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      nelsen playing qpr? 😉

      demel and cameron probably

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    4. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Is Nelson playing QPR? That should be interesting.

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      1. Kevin Twine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry Sir! 🙁

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  21. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    any more news on the demba ba transfer?

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    1. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Latest is that the move to Chelsea has stalled because Ba's advisors want him on more than 70k per week and they want a 23k appearance fee

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        hmm... That is crucial for my WC.

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      2. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        cheers

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  22. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Result predictions for Chelsea-QPR? Trashing? I believe so, a 5-0 win for me 🙂

    Yours?

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    1. Jonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      2 - 1 chelsea win

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      1. Absinthe Minded
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        this

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    2. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      3-3

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    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      If Chelsea score early it might be a thrashing but they seem to struggle against Q.P.R so I think it will be 2 -1

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        7:1

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    4. athleticbilbobaggins
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Cue a qpr win. 😛

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  23. Tiki-Taka
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    ffs scout tweets just posted an article on Moyes saying Baines and Pienaar both doubts tonight. I got Baines 3 or 4 GWs ago as a short term punt till wildcard and given me nothing! Lucky he's already out my team in the WC draft

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    1. Jonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      if they are both doubts everton are screwed

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    2. pezzerman
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      what!? i have baines, pienaar along with sessegnon as my remaining players for this gameweek with no points on bench..They cant announce this now!

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      1. Absinthe Minded
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        how dare they!!!!!!!! 😉

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  24. Steviegrey
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Lads am I the only one with Gerrard, no one seems to be mentioning him at all but he is
    on a savage run of form!!!

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    1. Smakies
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      yeah i though about him but i'm going for mata and bale(or silva) for my big hitters and i have suarez

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    2. Jonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      too many alternatives as you cannot really consider gerrard if you already have bale and walcott and mata/santi and michu
      also suarez enough liverpool attacking coverage

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  25. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    dzecko in? i realised out of the top 10 alot have him.

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  26. Liastro ⭐️
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    My defence is Nastasic (ars) - Sagna (MCI) - Davies - (eve) - Clyne (avl) - Demel (sun)

    Would it be stupid to leave Nastasic and Sagna on the bench?

    Which 3 should I play?

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  27. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    My predictions for tonights games 🙂

    Chelsea win 5-0
    Liverpool win 2-1
    Newcastle-Everton= 2-2

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    1. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I can't see Chelsea winning 5-0. QPR will keep it tight. The others seem feasible.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah 5 is way low. 7 more likely 😉

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    2. Paz12
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Chelsea 3-0 (Mata x 1, Torres x 1, Oscar x 1)
      Liverpool 2-1 (Suarez x 2, Fletcher x 1)
      Everton 3-2 (Ba x 2, Jelavic x 1, Fellaini x 1, Heitinga x 1)

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Che 3-1
      Liv 2-1
      New 2-2

      Pretty close.

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  28. athleticbilbobaggins
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    AW to offer Theo a long term deal that makes him the clear highest earner at AFC plus a signing on fee of £4-5m. Good news for Arsenal fans. 😀

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  29. Reckoner.
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Last couple of decisions for my WC, finding these really hard.

    Begovic & Rafael
    or
    De Gea & Luiz

    Bale
    or Suarez

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    1. Squeakybumtime
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Bego and Luiz

      Bale and Suarez

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  30. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    would anyone still keep demba ba if he moves to Chelsea.

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    1. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nope. Id take a punt on Cisse if it happens

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      That will need to be monitored.

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