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The Watchlist – Wildcard Defenders

Having analysed the Goalkeepers yesterday, the next article in our winter wildcard series focuses on defensive options. We’ve tried for a little variety here, offering alternatives from every price bracket and looking at the long-term fixture lists as well as short-term schedules in order to balance our selections.

Kieran Gibbs
The left-back has started every league game he’s been available for this term, with only a thigh injury sustained in October disrupting his regular game time. While rotation on the right and through the middle is more of a potential issue for the Gunners, the unconvincing displays of Andre Santos at left-back suggest Gibbs’ minutes look safe. Three assists in his last four Gameweeks are indicative of Gibbs’ upturn in attacking displays in recent matches – backed up by a superb strike in the FA Cup draw at Swansea last Sunday in a display that earned plenty praise from his manager. So far this term, Gibbs has provided more assists (five) than any other defender, while at the back, Arsenal have racked up seven clean sheets, just two less than Stoke, for example – his potential for returns at both ends of the pitch has earned Gibbs 4.5 points per game, considerably greater than any other regular at the back for Wenger’s side. Coming in at just 5.6 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Gibbs looks a prosperous pick for double Gameweek 23 and beyond, with the schedule remaining kind for Arsenal for the foreseeable future.

Leighton Baines
Everton may be without a clean sheet since Gameweek 5 yet Baines sits in third spot in the FPL defender standings thanks to his attacking endeavours. There’s little doubt that his 7.5 cost is enough to deter many but with the lion’s share of set-pieces, in addition to spot-kicks, the Toffees left-back always has the potential for double figure hauls. Back-to-back goals in his last two games in all competitions, courtesy of a free-kick and penalty, brings Baines back onto Fantasy radars ahead of a strong run of fixtures for David Moyes’ men, though the ankle problem which saw him subbed off as a precaution against Cheltenham in the FA Cup last night will need monitoring. Already this term, Baines has equalled his total bonus haul from 2011/12, has doubled the number of assists and is just one strike away from equaling his goal haul – if Moyes’ men can find a little more resilience at the back, that price tag could ultimately be more than justified.

David Luiz
While the recent move to a central midfield berth heightens his appeal, Luiz’s share of free-kicks and penalties are both significant factors in our thinking here. Branislav Ivanovic and Gary Cahill seem to be Rafa Benitez’s preferred central defensive partnership in light of John Terry’s knee problem, with Luiz’s forward forages perhaps best-suited to a more advanced berth as the interim manager opts for a more cautious, no-frills approach at the back. Factor in John Obi Mikel’s imminent departure for African Cup of Nations duties and Luiz could well be set to continue in his new role ahead of the Blues’ upcoming double Gameweek against Stoke and Southampton, though today’s news of a return to training for Terry does slightly lessen his appeal. Nevertheless, a home record that has seen Chelsea concede just once in four home games under Benitez looks appealing, with Arsenal, Wigan, West Brom and West Ham all arriving at the Bridge in the next 10 Gameweeks, while trips to Reading, Fulham and Southampton all hold potential. Although Benitez’s penchant for rotation will always mean no Chelsea player is 100% certain, Luiz seems to have benefitted more than most from the Spaniard’s arrival.

Pablo Zabaleta
The Argentine has been picked up by significant number of Fantasy managers prior to the weekend deadline, with over 45,000 acquiring his services – the second most popular defender since the end of Gameweek 21. Having started 10 of City’s last 11, Zabaleta is benefitting from injuries to fellow right-backs Maicon and Micah Richards and has demonstrated a propensity for picking up points at both ends of the pitch over that spell, with four clean sheets supplemented by two goals, an assist and nine bonus points. He seems to have edged Matija Nastasic as the most secure mid-price route into a City defence that has racked up eight clean sheets so far and with a favourable run of fixtures on the horizon for the champions, including games against five of the current bottom seven (FUL, qpr, sot, avl, WIG) in the next eight Gameweeks, continues to look strong value for a price of 5.9.

Guy Demel
With George McCartney sidelined for the foreseeable future due to a knee injury and Joey O’Brien remaining a doubt as a result of the hamstring injury that forced him off in the Gameweek 21 win over Norwich, the Ivorian has been propelled onto Fantasy radars ahead of West Ham’s double Gameweek 23. Priced at a mere 4.0 in FPL, Demel’s decision to quit international duties with Ivory Coast means he no longer has the upcoming African Cup of Nations on his agenda and, with security of starts looking assured, looks a strong cut-price option over the next five Gameweeks. Sam Allardyce’s side travel to Sunderland before squaring up to QPR and Arsenal for the double – after that, games against Fulham, Swansea and Villa offer potential as the Hammers look to garner the points before the schedule takes a turn for the worse in Gameweek 27.

Ian Harte
The former Leeds man seems to have nailed down the left-back berth at the expense of Nicky Shorey in recent weeks for Reading. Granted, Shorey missed out in the last couple of matches due to a virus but Harte was handed the armband by Brian McDermott for the FA Cup trip to Crawley – a sign of his manager’s faith. Coming in at a mere 3.8 in FPL, Harte has four enticing home games on the horizon that propel him into our thinking, with West Brom, Sunderland, Wigan and Villa all rolling up to the Madejski between now and Gameweek 29. With clean sheets in each of their last two at home, McDermott’s side have shown a definite upturn in defensive resilience after moving to 4-4-1-1 and with set-pieces also in his locker, Harte also has the potential to pick up attacking points – he registered an assist in the 3-1 defeat at Spurs last time out.

Seb Bassong
Norwich’s summer signing from Spurs has five home games (NEW, TOT, FUL, EVE, SOT) in addition to a trip to QPR in the next eight to take advantage of. The clean sheets that saw the Canaries keep out Arsenal, Stoke and United in successive Carrow Road clashes earlier in the season have disappeared but Bassong’s attacking prowess has more than atoned for a downturn in resilience at the back. Over the last nine matches, the 5.2 priced centre-half has produced three goals and an assist, which have helped him accrue five FPL bonus points – while skipper Russell Martin has also impressed offensively in recent matches, the return of Steven Whittaker places question marks against his game time, making Bassong a more secure route into Chris Hughton’s backline for the schedule ahead.

Ben Davies
The youngster has benefitted from a long-term injury to Neil Taylor and has started all but one of Swansea’s matches from Gameweek 3 onwards. Davies has picked up plenty of interest since the previous match against Villa – over 18,000 FPL managers have been persuaded by his cut-price appeal and, at 4.2, the left-back is significantly cheaper than any of Michael Laudrup’s defensive regulars. A pair of assists have helped add to his three clean sheets and highlight his attacking potential; no other Swansea defender has supplied a single assist, by comparison. The next seven affords him home showdowns with Stoke, QPR and Newcastle and if trips to the likes of Everton, Sunderland and West Ham don’t appeal, his price makes him easy to bench as a budget rotating option at the back.

Marc Wilson
Yes, he is injured right now. Wilson is one for the radar, though, after Tony Pulis confirmed a few days ago that he’s just a couple of weeks away from returning from a broken leg. Out of action since Gameweek 9, Wilson is on the verge of returning to offer us a superb value route into the league’s most resilient defence – priced at just 4.0, he’s far less costly than the second cheapest option, 4.9 priced Geoff Cameron. If his rehabilitation stays on course, Wilson’s next four home games (WIG, RDG, WHM, WBA) look particularly appetising – the fact that the first of those fixtures falls within the winter wildcard window earns Wilson a place on our list.

Emmerson Boyce
Having filled in as part of the Wigan back-three due to injuries to others, Boyce’s potential was severely dented in recent weeks but as the treatment room begins to empty, a return to his out of position berth on the right of the Latics’ midfield bring him back into consideration. Moving back to a more advanced role in the Gameweek 20 trip to Villa, the 4.8 priced defender produced a goal and maximum bonus – with a clean sheet also accrued, he racked up 12 FPL points, his highest haul of the season. If Roberto Martinez is to engineer another scramble for survival, Wigan’s upcoming home fixtures are likely to be crucial – Boyce’s next five in front of his own fans sees Sunderland, Southampton, Liverpool, Newcastle and Norwich all roll up to the DW. As last season’s late form demonstrated, Wigan tend to produce the goods as the pressure racks up and Boyce’s contribution is likely to be key to their fortunes.

Ciaran Clark
The centre-half has proven to be an integral member of the midlanders’ backline this term and has already accumulated more minutes under Paul Lambert than in any of his previous campaigns for Villa. While recent results are likely to deter the vast majority, Lambert’s side have, nevertheless, registered five clean sheets this season; the same number as United, for example. Villa’s home performances are the reason behind our decision to back Clark – while their away displays have been abysmal at the back, that have conceded 15 times in front of their own fans, just two more than Arsenal and United, and hinted at their resolve in a run which harvested three back-to-back home clean sheets between Gameweeks 13-16. With Southampton, Newcastle and West Ham paying visit in the next five, Clark – priced at 4.4 – offers a cut-price defensive differential, whose aerial threat in the opposition box could prove dividend.

Carlos Cuellar
Having limped off with a possible hamstring problem in Sunderland’s FA Cup draw at Bolton last weekend, the Spaniard’s short-term availability is perhaps unclear but with double figure returns in two of his last three home matches, Cuellar has clear potential. The 4.7 priced defender has three clean sheets, two assists and three bonus points in his last five at the Stadium of Light and is handed an enticing run of fixtures to boost his appeal – indeed, according to our season ticker, only United and Chelsea have a more favourable run over the next 10 Gameweeks. With West Ham, Swansea, Fulham and Norwich all paying visit during that upcoming set of matches, in addition to trips to Wigan and QPR, Cuellar’s stock could be set to rise – any potential length of absence, however, could bring the likes of Phil Bardsley onto the radar as a similarly priced Sunderland alternative.

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  1. Gimli son of Gloin
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    How long we expecting Aguero to be out for?
    Strongly considering getting Tevez in.

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    1. @FPLMason
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      A month at least.

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  2. tommo-uk-
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    Like a lot of others on here i was planning to Captain Mata for the DGW but now i am having second thoughts.....

    Chelsea have 3 games in 8 days vs Stoke, Soton & Arsenal.........surely Mata will be rested for one of these??!

    I am 99% sure he would be rested for the Soton game and if this does happen, would anybody ever consider captaining Mata in a single Gameweek vs Stoke Away??

    Appreciate your thoughts guys.....cheers

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    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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      I'm c him he has just only recently had a rest

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  3. royals forever
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    On a WC would you get Michu or Felliani

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    1. cr4zym4n
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      Prob Fellaini over Michu at this point b/c of Michu's current asking price. Argument against Michu is also that everyone owns him, so no differential.

      Still, nice to have both though.

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    2. Evs
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      Michu. No contest.

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    3. SC not pearls before swine
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      Fellaini, not much between them and his fixtures are better.

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    4. Voodoo
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      Michu because he is super deluxe.

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    5. Butters
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      I'm going Fellaini For fixtures...

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    6. Tobiathan
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      I'd go Fellaini at this point. Next 4 fixtures are JUICY for Everton

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  4. thehut
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    Cant wait to get Akpan in my team!

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      One can hope

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      1. FORCA INTER
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        hat down to cheap defenders post

        i like it a lot!

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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          No problem, I found it helpful to write it all down

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    2. Smarty Pants
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      who is akpan?

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  5. cr4zym4n
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    Poll: Better matchup when choosing your DEF and GK starters?

    A) Home fixture vs top side (MCI, MUN, CHE, TOT, EVE, LIV, ARS)

    B) Away fixture vs mid table side (e.g. wba, ful, whm, sun, new, sot)

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    1. alsybach
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      who knows?

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    2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      Toss a coin.
      Then guess

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    3. cr4zym4n
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      OK so I'm not the only one who struggles w/ these decisions. I usually 100%avoid MCI, MUN, but I definitely struggle w/ the rest

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  6. Piggs Boson
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    People who end their comments with 'Discus.' are w*nkers. Debate.

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      People who spell 'Discuss' are the worst people though...

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      1. Evs
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        😆

        Made me chuckle.

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      2. Piggs Boson
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        People who fail to write 'People who spell ‘Discuss’ wrong are the worst people though…' without making a typo are EVEN worse though 😀

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    2. Evs
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      Correct.

      They should say 'discuss'

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    3. alsybach
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      surely they wouldn't spell 'discuss' like that would they? you w*nker.

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    4. Holy See
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      People who end their comments with 'Debate' are lovely 😉 Debate.

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      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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        People who end there comment with Debate. Are Punctual.

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    5. Scroobius Mac
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      Do you what my favourite Olympic event is?

      Discus.

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      1. alsybach
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        that makes very little sense

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        1. Scroobius Mac
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          Missing the word 'know'. Teach me to be a smartarse.

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          1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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            That's about all Alsybach can teach you..

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            1. Scroobius Mac
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              😀

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          2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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            Smart arse 2 seperate words, sorry for being a smart arse 🙂

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      2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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        So close

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    6. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      Not so much as people who write an opinion then end with FACT.
      FACT

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      1. alsybach
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        now they really ARE wannkers............FACT.

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    7. Trigg ⭐️
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      You know what my favourite track and field event is? Discus.

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    8. Smarty Pants
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      People who end their comments with ‘Debat.’ are w*nkers. Discuss.

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  7. Voodoo
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    So is Turnbull looking less likely for the DGW?

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  8. FORCA INTER
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    i am all set up to C Hazard over Mata for dgw

    -he has been rested twice over xmass period

    -possible penlty kicks

    -likes to dive

    -very explosive at his day

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    1. SC not pearls before swine
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      Decent gamble, but I don't think he'll make it into my wildcard team. Too much risk.

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      1. FORCA INTER
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        he will be in my team as 1gw C punt anyways

        mata over hazard for WC , imo

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    2. Optimus.
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      rested or dropped? 😉

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      1. FORCA INTER
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        the question is 😀

        rested i hope

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    3. Scroobius Mac
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      -Is the new Dempsey

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  9. Butters
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    Friends 🙂

    Whats the dealio with Russel Martin?

    I noticed he started the season and then Whittaker took his place, injury or loss of form?
    And does his captaincy and recent influence suggest he'll keep his place?

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      injury

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    2. alsybach
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      he is a very average player and very average don't play forever...............unless you are gary neville.

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      1. Holy See
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        I see you scraped thru in the cup.

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        1. alsybach
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          it was nip and tuck for a while there..............

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          1. Holy See
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            😛

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    3. Butters
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      thanks guys

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  10. Cocky Spaniel Alves
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    Shameless repost, as I really need your help 😉

    Here’s my WC team:

    Bego-Turnbull
    Sagna-R Martin-Demel-Kilgallon-Davies
    Walcott-Mata-Michu-Bale-Puncheon
    RvP-Suarez-Ba

    Any help appreciated concerning my defense mainly. It’s very light, admittedly.

    I’d only pick Kilgallon if Cuellar is indeed out for a longer period.

    Martin isn’t nailed on, really, is he? Should I go for Turner instead?

    Not sure about Demel either…

    Other options would include Shaw/Clyne, Wilson, Naughton (as a big punt)…

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    1. Butters
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      If you're going light in defence I think you probs still need slightly better defender. i.e. Cuellar if fit, Bassong instead of R.Martin who may lose his place.

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      1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
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        Thanks, but can't find a way how to fund the upgrade, as I have 0,0 left.

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    2. Champ
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      Lose ba and fix ur defence

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      1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
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        You reckon? I'm very tempted to keep him for the double at the very least...

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        1. Butters
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          lose bale to fellaini... Bale's a bit of a luxury if you can't squeeze in a decent defender, will save a lot of cash

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          1. Butters
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            Fellaini + Luiz/ Zabaleta will outscore Bale + Kigallon

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            1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
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              hmmm... thanks, will consider this!

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  11. SC not pearls before swine
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    Does anybody think it wouldn't be stupid to choose Puncheon and Cisse over Fellaini and Lambert for my wildcard? I'm just looking for one person to tell me it's smart, and I'll be all in 😉

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    1. cr4zym4n
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      Don't do it unless you going for a cheeky punt and/or looking to make up points

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  12. Hamstergod
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    Lost at the bottom of last page...

    In order to be fully set for the double gameweeks I was considerind these transfers
    1. Cazorla -> Mata, Schwarzer-> Guzan for -4
    2.Cazorla -> Lampard
    3. G.Johnson -> Demel/O’Brien, Cazorla-> Mata for -4

    What do you think?
    I plan to have 3+2 for both gameweeks.

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  13. Sickboy
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    Looks bad for O'Brien owners. The cranium injury appears to have significantly worsened.

    http://t.co/pvIAZ2Un

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    1. Evs
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      Sickboy, I responded on other page re: de gea.

      See my team gw1 - 4.

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      1. Sickboy
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        Cheers for that Evs.

        I really do think he is worth considering at that price especially bearing in mind the rotation risk to the other defenders in the back four (with the exception of Evra).

        I can cover Stoke with Wilson or Cameron, so wouldn't miss out if their defensive solidity continued.

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  14. DRIZ ✅
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    So it looks like Cech Terry back for Soton.

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    1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
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      eh?

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  15. Optimus.
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    what position does bale play? 😯

    http://ballsdot.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bale.png

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    1. Evs
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      A winger that cums in the hole 🙄 ?!

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    2. Parm
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      Cums in the hole

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  16. Voodoo
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    Who is the best FPL pick between Maloney and Puncheon. Any thoughts?

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    1. heartsattack
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      Think Maloney is on pens but I'd say Puncheon till Wigan find a wee bit if form.

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      1. Voodoo
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        Yeah he's been quiet recently. Cheers.

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  17. Wild Rover
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    Chamakh v Arsenal.... It is written 😉

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      🙄 loan

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    2. Voodoo
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      He can't play against them!

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      1. Wild Rover
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        Crazy fools.... 😀

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    3. Trigg ⭐️
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      .... in his contract that he cannot play against his parent club.

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      1. Wild Rover
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        This is not always the case... but yeah, probably

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        1. Trigg ⭐️
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          Who was it who scored against his parent club and celebrated, therefore annoying them greatly? I can't remember for the life of me.

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    4. heartsattack
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      Lol. He'll get sent off. The rage at Arsenal will get to him.

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    5. Zat Knight Rises
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      Is he not inelligable?

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  18. Joga Bonito®
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    Soooo, with Terry back do you think Azpil's game time to be affected? Do you think Ivanovic will go back to right back or will Cahill be dropped and Ivanovic stay central?

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    1. King Nemanja
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      Who knows. Puts Azpil, Cahill and Ivan all at risk now really

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    ok, think the WC team is done 0.2 in bank, what changes would you make?

    bunn/ jussi

    o'brien/ martin r/ shaw/ demel/ cameroon

    mata/ bale/ fellaini/ michu/ punch

    suarez/ RVP/ ba

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    1. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
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      ok o'brien out maybe, trying to think who.

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  20. RUUD!
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    Think ive nailed it, out of 10 please.

    Turnbull

    Rafael Luiz Cuellar

    Walcott Michu Bale Fellaini

    RVP Fletcher Berbatov

    Rudd Sagna Noble Davies

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    1. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
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      7

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    2. A.T
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      6

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    3. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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      Cuellar injured and don't like Fletcher rest is ok although when Cech is back you will have no keeper 6/10

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  21. King Nemanja
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    So, do we think Chamakh will go straight in to the West Ham team?

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  22. jonnybhoy
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    Bench 1 player

    Gibbs v Man City
    Demel v Sun
    Cuellar v West Ham

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    1. royals forever
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      Bench the away player

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    2. Trigg ⭐️
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      Cuellar went off the last game with a hamstring injury ... but it's nigh on impossible to find any news on him!

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  23. royals forever
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    On WC apart from Joe Cole who is the best MF for less than 7m

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

      i would have punch for mega saveing's or walters?

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

      actually snodgrass

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    3. cr4zym4n
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Pienaar, Snodgrass, Nolan, Taarabt

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    4. @FPLMason
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      When he regains some form--->Nolan.

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  24. Trigg ⭐️
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I reeeeaaaalllly want to do Hazard (C), over Mata. Javelin.

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    1. FORCA INTER
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      i am doing it 😉

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  25. Burd Turglars
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Given the 5-1 result last time, the 'new boy' factor that Ba has and the fact Rafa is still trying to win the fans over, there could a chance he'll experiment away from the 4321 and try a Torres / Ba partnership vs Soton. Shameless speculation I know, but thoughts?

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    1. Sickboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Rafa has very rarely played 2 forwards as far as I can remember so I doubt it.

      I think he'll revert to type and keep things tight.

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  26. FORCA INTER
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    anyone have a cle how WHA starting 11 will looks like?

    is doos around maybe?

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    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Jussi
      Demel, Reid, Ginge, O'Brien.
      Noble, Diarra
      Cole, Nolan, Vaz Te/Jarvis
      Donkey

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      1. King Nemanja
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Is 'Donkey' Carlton or Marouane?

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        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Either or Carroll. Classic hedging of bets...

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          1. King Nemanja
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Ah, forgot about Carroll

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      2. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ginge? You seen his pubes? 😯

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        1. Parm
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Big Fat Sam called him that in the Post match interview vs Pool.

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      3. FORCA INTER
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        it's only one Doneky in epl and his name is Giroud

        caroll and chamack are class acts for that guy

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        1. Parm
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Carroll, Cole or Chamakh, I just call them donkey's as they have little to no place.

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    2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Probably quite shite really

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    3. Burd Turglars
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm swapping Noble for Diame when he's fit again, v underrated player

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  27. Peteex
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I have Suarez, Berbatov and Hernandez.

    Is it worth to bring Lambert in for this gameweek? And should I then replace Berb or Hernandez?

    Do you think Chicharito will start agains Liverpool?

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    1. Smarty Pants
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      1. Good for you
      2. Yes
      3. Hernandez
      4. No

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

        Ok thanks!

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

      Not worth it. Chico roll will triple Lamburts score if he starts. Even with Lams DGW

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

    Anyone know when Cech is back? Wondering if Turnbull is worth bothering with?

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    1. Jimmers
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Last Saturday Cech was out for 2-3 weeks - not sure how he is now suddenly going to be back

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      1. heartsattack
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        People are assuming it because he's been doing light training. There has been nothing from the club regarding the duration of his lay off since last weekend. Believe me I've looked.

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  29. DRIZ ✅
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is Mata Luiz Lambert good enough for DGW?????????

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    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      i think so

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  30. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    think I might just say feck it till waiting till tomorrow to get Luiz.

    I'll probably buy him even if he plays. Will Rafa really play Ramires and Lampard?

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