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The Watchlist – Wildcard Forwards

Having analysed the Goalkeepers, Defenders and Midfielders, we roll out the final piece in our series of Wildcard articles by focusing on the forwards. Factoring in the upcoming double Gameweeks, we look at short-term and long haul options across the price ranges, from cut-price alternatives all the way up to the premium protagonists on offer…

Robin Van Persie
Slotting in seamlessly to life at United, the Dutchman has continued the sensational displays that kept him head and shoulders above any other Fantasy asset last time round. While many other Fantasy prospects are capable of frustrating in any given Gameweek, Van Persie has scored or assisted in 16 of his 18 starts – highlighting the security and armband consistency that comes with his acquisition. With goals in seven of his last eight, his thirst for Fantasy points is as relentless as ever and while a 14.1 price tag is steeper than any other player by some distance, his performances so far have shown just why.

Luis Suarez
Second only to Van Persie in the FPL standings, the Liverpool forward has finally translated his Opta statistics into Fantasy returns this season. Fifteen goals and five assists over 20 appearances, in addition to 19 bonus points, has earned Suarez 127 points already – just nine less than his tally for the previous campaign. He does have a tendency to frustrate, however; with nine of those strikes arriving over four matches, Suarez has drawn blanks in eight of his 20 appearances, with a goal or assist in just six of his 11 matches at Anfield demonstrating the armband risk in comparison to Van Persie. The arrival Daniel Sturridge is expected to see a change in role for Suarez, with the Uruguayan moving either to the flank or “the hole” in order to accommodate the new boy – his talents should prosper regardless, however, and at 10.4 he’s proven superb value thus far. Suarez has a tricky upcoming run of fixtures on the horizon, with trips to United, Arsenal and City in the next four, but his sensational festive form is unlikely to deter investors – he averaged over 10 points per game across Liverpool’s last four matches. The Reds’ schedule picks up significantly from Gameweek 26 onwards, for those who are reluctant to jump on board with the Wildcard but perhaps plan for acquisition later.

Demba Ba
The former Newcastle man has proven the most popular Fantasy target since the end of Gameweek 21, with a massive 170,000+ snapping up Ba ahead of Chelsea’s double with Stoke and Southampton. While Rafa Benitez’s rotational whims could very well scupper our best laid plans, Fantasy managers will be hoping that a brief 10 minute sub appearance against Swansea in Wednesday’s Capital One Cup defeat is an indication of Benitez’s intention to start Ba against Stoke on Saturday. In spite of his limited game time in the 2-0 loss, Ba showed more hunger and threat than Fernando Torres mustered in the previous 80 minutes and while the Spaniard is surely set to cut into Ba’s minutes over the double, Benitez can surely ill-afford to omit a forward on the top of his game right now, following back-to-back home defeats in all competitions. After the double, the Blues have four home games (ARS, WIG, WBA, WHM) and trips to Reading and Fulham in the following eight Gameweeks – it may well be that Benitez’s rotation will have dented his prospects by then but heading into this weekend’s deadline without the 8.7 priced forward is a potentially dangerous tactic.

Rickie Lambert
The best value forward in the FPL game so far, Lambert has made a mockery of his initial 6.0 price tag and despite sitting sixth in the forward standings, has risen just 0.3 in price this term. A double Gameweek 22 sees Southampton travel to Villa and Chelsea and with goals in three of his last four on the road, Lambert has been in fine away form. With a home clash against Everton and a trip to Wigan in his next four, Lambert looks a strong short-term option – given his consistency, though, he could be worth holding onto beyond this spell, with goals against City and United earlier in the season highlighting his potential to produce.

Lukas Podolski
Two sets of double figure returns in his last four is indicative of the German international’s recent form ahead of Arsenal’s double Gameweek 23. Podolski has flown under Fantasy radars, with Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla shaping up as the main protagonists for the Gunners’ games against Chelsea and West Ham next week but his recent exploits suggest he may deserve our attentions. With five home fixtures in the next six Gameweeks (MCI, che & WHM,LIV, STO, sun, AVL) he looks a decent mid-price shout at just 8.2.

Papiss Cisse
The departure of Demba Ba to Chelsea is set to boost his compatriot’s potential over the remainder of the season as Alan Pardew looks to last winter’s signing to fire Newcastle up the table. Cisse has suffered from a change in role this term – Pardew’s decision to field Ba in a central role, either in a 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 has proved hugely detrimental to his prospects, with the former Freiburg man shuffled out to the flank when the Magpies manager opted for a lone striker system. Clearly, the central role in a 4-3-3 suits Cisse –13 goals in 14 appearances in the latter part of last season attests to his abilities and with Pardew looking to return to this system, the 8.8 priced forward is back on Fantasy radars ahead of a run of fixtures that sees him square up to Norwich, Reading, Villa and Southampton in the next six Gameweeks.

Jermain Defoe
Having started all but one of his side’s league matches this term, the 8.5 priced forward has been an integral part of his side’s march into third place in the league and with 97 points accrued, he sits in fifth spot in the forward standings, with 10 goals and four assists to his name thus far. A cheaper, if somewhat less explosive Tottenham option than Gareth Bale, Defoe won’t be deterred by four away trips in the next six (qpr, nor, wba, whm) – Spurs are the second top scoring away side have racked up 22 goals in their travels so far.

Edin Dzeko
Three goals in his last couple of starts bring the Bosnian into the reckoning as a decent short-term punt. While Sergio Aguero’s “should” return next weekend from a hamstring problem, according to Roberto Mancini, Dzeko could well retain his starting berth ahead of Carlos Tevez, given his recent form. With games against Fulham, QPR and Southampton in the next five, the 7.4 priced Dzeko could well offer an in-form mid-price route into the champions’ frontline over the next few Gameweeks, though his manager’s penchant for rotation up top means his acquisition doesn’t come without risk.

Steven Fletcher
Currently the seventh top scoring forward in the FPL game with 94 points, Fletcher remains something of a differential, with just 5% ownership. The 7.0 priced forward is set for an enticing run of fixtures which hands him five home games (WHM, SWA, ARS, FUL, NOR) in addition to trips to Reading, Wigan and QPR in the next nine – affording him plenty opportunity to add to his current haul of eight goals and three assists. Bonus point potential also plays a significant part in Fletcher’s prospects – so far, only Van Persie’s tally of 25 is superior to Fletcher’s 20; the Black Cats have never lost a league game when Fletcher has netted, a sign of his importance to their attacking cause.

Dimitar Berbatov/ Bryan Ruiz
Bryan Ruiz’s recent return from injury has made an instant impact on the Bulgarian’s Fantasy prospects. Shifted into the more advanced forward slot, with the Costa Ruiz tucking in behind, Berbatov has produced a goal or assist in each of his last three, having previously gone seven Gameweeks without a goal or assist as a result of a more withdrawn role. Up next, he has three favourable home games in the next six (WIG, WHM, STO) to help Martin Jol’s side climb the table after a recent run of poor results – averaging 5.1 points per game so far, in spite of the aforementioned drought, Berbatov’s 7.1 price tag looks enticing, while Ruiz also offers potential. Coming in at a mere 5.4, he will appeal to those looking at a 3-5-2 formation going forward – Ruiz has scored or assisted in eight of his 12 appearances and has averaged 4.8 ppg, suggesting he’s more than just a squad filler.

Christian Benteke
The one real positive of a hugely underwhelming season for Villa so far, the Belgian could be the difference between top-flight survival and a drop to the Championship. Since Benteke made his debut in Gameweek 4, Villa have scored 15 goals – the 6.7 priced forward has played a part in 10 of those strikes, with six goals and four assists helping him accumulate 10 FPL bonus points. With three home games in the next five (SOT, NEW, WHM) in addition to a trip to neighbours West Brom, Benteke looks a decent short-term acquisition in the mid-price bracket, with an ownership of 3.4% highlighting his differential appeal.

Kenwyne Jones
A price of just 5.0 could well appeal to those eyeing up a cut-price forward to free up budget for five premium midfielders. Since establishing a regular role in the Stoke first XI in Gameweek 14, Jones has scored or assisted in all four of his home appearances, racking up 31 points at the Britannia – on the road, he has failed to deliver, making his easy to bench when the Potters are on their travels. With four favourable home fixtures in the next nine (WIG, RDG, WHM, WBA), the Trinidadian could be a real differential prospect, with an ownership of less than 1%.

Pavel Pogrebnyak
The Reading forward is another who has found his way into some Wildcard teams on site due to the recent trend for a 3-5-2 alternative. Pogrebnyak seems to have cemented his place in the Royals’ first XI once again and has started the last five, finding the net in each of his previous two Gameweeks. Priced at a mere 4.3 in FPL, he frees up plenty budget to be spent elsewhere, and with four favourable home games in the next eight (WBA, SUN, WIG, AVL), Pogrebnyak looks a viable pick if he continues his recent form and maintains his starts.

Angelo Henriquez
Wigan’s loan signing from United is perhaps more of a punt, though is another who may appeal to those eyeing up a 3-5-2. Henriquez is likely to be afforded game time in light of Arouna Kone’s African Cup of Nations departure and coming in at just 4.5 in FPL, could be an intriguing cut-price alternative, with home clashes against Sunderland and Stoke and trips to Fulham and Reading in the next six Gameweeks.

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  1. denial
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I took a -4 hit to get this team:

    Turnbull
    Azpili Gibbs Clyne
    Mata Bale Walcott Michu
    RVP Berbs Suarez

    (Bego / Demel / Davies / Sterling)

    Can someone tell me it's OK and make me feel better please?

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    1. Kevin Twine
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looks fine to me. Similar to mine.

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    2. सनकी
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      you took -4 to bring in Turnbull ? :s

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

        I took a 4PH to get in Azpili. Kind of sounds better don't it?

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

          LOL. you sure are very confident of a Chelski CS..

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    3. SC not pearls before swine
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      You have Berbatov. At Home. Against Wigan. And stupid people like me are considering picking Lambert over him...

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

        its not stupid mate, can't blame you for choosing a player with better fixture(DGW)..

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    4. Viper
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looks fine but it is likely Turnbull will only play vs. Stoke if at all..

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

        Well if he doesn't then guess I’m not alone in looking like a nob。 

        He was always going to be WC out anyway。

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        1. Viper
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          wtf? 😯

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          1. denial
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Sorry - just having a nervous breakdown.

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  2. सनकी
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    reposttt..

    ready team ? i am away for this weekend so i need opinions.

    Mignolet
    Gibbs Zabaleta Nelsen
    Michu Mata(C) Walcott Bale(VC)
    RVP Suarez Berba

    Mccarthy Davies Guthrie Fonte

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    1. Christina.
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nice

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  3. Mak_Gold
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Start Jaask or Bunn?

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      1. Kevin Twine
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Bunn

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

      I have a bad feeling about this gw.

      Cue Rvp(c) outscoring all the DGW lady boys.

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

        Same, really not fancying Mata Captain

        And now I'm considering Hazard over Bale for one week punt before I move for Cazorla, what do you reckon?

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

        I have a bad feeling about Chelsea defenders.

        Bertrand could get a start, Terry could oust either Ivan or Cahill or Azpil, and Lampard and Ramires in CM for one of the games isn't a ridiculous concept.

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, I'm giving Chelski def/keepers a miss.

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        2. Back on the horse
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I tihnk Luiz has the greateset chance of 180

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    • Lambert Is A Goal Machine
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Bench one for this GW:

      Ramirez Bale Michu Mata Walcott

      RVP Lambert Berbatov

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

        T.h.e.o.

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

        Walcott perhaps? Strong line up either way

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      3. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Walcott

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        1. Lambert Is A Goal Machine
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Yeh that's who I had benched, was just double checking that I wasn't being an idiot ... Michu is the other one but the boy cant stop scoring and Everton can't stop conceding.

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    • Conrad.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A) risk Turnbull (and use a transfer next week to get him out)
      B) get Boruc and start him
      C) get Bunn (and start Lloris)

      ?

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      1. Bubbles
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        From what Rafa said it seems like Turnbull will only have the Stoke game at best, maybe not even that. If you're on a WC, get him out I'd say.

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

          aye. for whom? Boruc or Bunn?

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    • heeljames
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Bassong or Gibbs for this week? Cant decide between the two

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

        gibbs for the attacking returns

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

        Bassong for me. Citeh will score....

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    • fenolaj
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Changes of Mata, suarez or Azpi go aup tonight?
      Didn't manage to gain any money playing my WC 🙁

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

      Has there been a Reading presser yet? If so, did Brian McD say anything along the lines of 'Harte is 65 and can't manage to play this weekend, so Shorey will definitely start. And score'. Possibly?

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

      so, looks the Turnbull wagon may have hit the bufffers

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      1. Super John McGinn-
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        only got him in on wildcard luckily enough, its free for me to take him back out 😀

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

        U -Turnbull

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

          😀

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        2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Nice 🙂

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        3. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          😀

          Like it

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        4. Waldaz
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          lol

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        5. blue cheese
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          😀

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    • lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      After hearing that press conf.by rafa m not so sure about ba starting both the games

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

        he doesnt need to start both, just feature. Providing Torres doesnt score Ba will be given ample time to play in both

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

        Thing is he will prob clean up if he gets 90 min over the 2 fixtures, especially if 65min of those is against South

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

          d prob is he will start against stoke and come off the bench aginst sot

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      3. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        True. Ba may not be injured but Rafa might be setting things up so that he doesn't get vilified when he picks Torres. Either way it doesn't bode we'll for Ba owners.

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

          true that on a wc not sure if i should go with him now

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

        Makes my captain selection a lot easier.

        Mata

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    • PompeyUpNorth!
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Any advice appreciated. I am top of my league 60 points in front for info. Need to keep the gap best I can. .6 in bank

      Mignolet (cerny)

      Gibbs Luiz Harte (Demel B Davies)

      Fell Bale Walcott Mata (C) (Sterling)

      RVP Berb Ba

      Doing Mata to Caz next week then Caz to Michu then downgrade Luiz/Gibbs later to get Suarez back if all goes to plan..
      Cheers!

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    • Super John McGinn-
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      So Cech and Terry are both in squad for Stoke, I have Azapilicueta and Turnbull, should I just get rid of Turnbull to a 3.9 and just take the risk on Azpil? Can transfer him to City def next week...

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

        id say Turnbull is probably more likely to play, simply because Terry is 100% ready to play, we are not sure of Cech's status

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

          What are you on about Terry is not 100% ready to play!

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        2. Feed the Yak and he will sc…
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          bull

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        3. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Cech travels.

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      2. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        As your on your WC id ditch them both. Dont want those two in your squad after this week. You'll be battling to get rid later on. Set your team up as future proof as possible. Neither will play both by the looks of things this week anyway

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    • Viper
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Afternoon Gents. Simple question, simple answer please..

      Cazorla -> Mata (c) (-4).. Have Ba & will captain him if I don’t do it.. Already have taken a 4 pointer..

      Yay/Nay?..

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      1. RD84
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Straight up between those two I think it's worth it personally. I would (and actually did) do it.

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

        ummmmm Nay. That is basically 8 points spent (Getting an Arsenal player back for their DGW)

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Nervous about Ba?

          I ultimatly want Suarez back in with my WC ingw 24, but might be worth risking getting ba in with a FT for suarez?

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

            Its touch and go. Follow the gut. or get all 3 like me 😉

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      3. heco87
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Nah I wouldn't do that, you'll want Cazorla back next week.

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      4. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        yOU'LL WANT CAZ NEXT WEEK. Id gamble & leave alone

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

        Cazorla is a genuine captaincy option next week. Factoring that, I would say no.

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      6. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        No need unless you're wildcarding next week cause you'll want caz straight back in

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

        You already have a good captain choice IMO, I do fancy Ba to get something over the 2 games for sure. Ba (C) + Caz could score more than Mata (C) and Ba for sure.

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      8. Viper
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ok, thanks all! Looks like i'm watching the Chelsea game from behind the couch!!

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

      Captaincy poll:

      a) Mata
      b) Ba
      c) Luiz
      d) Gaston

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

        Ba

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      2. Super John McGinn-
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        A

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      3. Pinoche
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Mata.

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          You have Ba?

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

            Yep 🙂

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      4. Kevin Twine
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ba

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      5. heco87
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Mata

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      6. The Chosen One...
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        a) although c) is tempting

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      7. heeljames
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ba, think he will play more than Mata, who looks pretty tired

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      8. Scroobius Mac
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        D

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

          +zillions

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      9. Viper
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        b) because I have him, a) if I had him..

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      10. Buck The Trent
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Mata

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      11. Mojo Rojo
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ba

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    • Super John McGinn-
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      If your going to keep Mata for the rest of the season yes, if you are just going to transfer him back out for Santi, no

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      1. Super John McGinn-
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Reply Fail -.-

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

        Seen it, thanks!

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    • Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looks like I am the only cool kid thats captaining Berbatov...

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      1. RD84
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        We'll see how cool soon 😛

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      2. Back on the horse
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I'm very tempted, he do much against Blackpoo though. You think he wasn't up for it?

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        1. Egg noodle
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I reckon they didnt study Blackpool as well as they can study Wigan. Well thats just my guess anyway.

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

        He's my vice 🙂

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    • hnmfm
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      http://i.imgur.com/M78Wd.png
      srs question play Pog instead of Walcott? Yes or No?

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

        No. Walcott so much more explosion potential. Even against City. Should be an open game.

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    • Viper
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Will David Luiz' haircut affect his performances over the dgwk??? I was going to get him but now i'm not so sure..

      *Not serious but I bet someone will post something to that effect over the rest of the day! 🙂

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      1. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        His headers will be off target.

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    • Mak_Gold
        11 years, 2 months ago

        A) Bunn + Luiz + Guthrie

        B) Turnbull + Zaba + Marveaux???

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      • Tommyg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        A few highlights from the Chelsea press conference:

        Ba had a niggling hamstring injury and was the reason he did not play the entire game against the swans.

        Torres also had a stomach bug so was also not 100% against the swans.

        Both Torres and Ba are now fit and healthy.

        Terry is fit but has not trained enough, i read that he is unlikely to start against Stoke.

        Cech will travel and be assessed. Doubt anyone will get two games from either keeper.

        Benitez was asked if Ba starts against Stoke, while no formal answer was given a knowing smile alluded to this being the case.
        Benitez as good as confirmed Luiz place in the starting 11 for Stoke and hinted that he would like to see goals from him, so keeping his place in midfield is most likely.

        Benitez was asked if Torres and Ba could start a game together, again no formal answer was given but i read that he has no intention of this happening as he spoke about them as starting singularly.

        Not really an awful lot to go on but he did at least confirm that majority of the squad are fit.

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

          Great post

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

          Terry played for the under 21's the other day, so id expect him to feature in both games.

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          1. Feed the Yak and he will sc…
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            guess you didn't watch the press conference.. please captain Terry then? 🙂

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      • chunk
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Anyone WC Tacobell in and now changing?.

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      • Chris_White
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Begovic / Federici
        Luiz / Azpilicueta / Shaw / Demel / Harte
        Mata / Bale / Walcott / Michu / Fellaini
        RVP / Suarez / Pogrebnyak

        0 in the bank, whatchu think?

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        1. Buck The Trent
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          quite like azpil in there

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      • duncansarmy
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Soz lads, bit out of touch this week

        Any changes worth a hit here...

        Foster/fedrici)
 ● Nelson ● O'Brien ● Cuellar ● Santon ● Demel
        
Santi ● Fellaini ● Nolan ● Sterling ● Walcott
        RVP ● Berbs ● Suarez

        And who should i bench?

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        1. PompeyUpNorth!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          cueller definitely and possibly obrien are injured... bench santon and nolan in my opinion..good luck!

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      • SW6
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        My defence and Gk this week comprises of only Chelsea and Norwich players. What could possibly go wrong...

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      • Fabio's left pinky
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Quick poll:

        A:
        Enrique->Azpilcueta
        Cazorla->Mata
        4 point hit

        B:
        Enrique->Luiz
        Sess-> Fellaini
        4 point hit

        C:
        Enrique->Luiz
        No hit

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

          A

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      • lfcserg
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Repost:

        Any changes you would make to this wc team?

        Turnbull – Begovic
        Ivanovic – GIbbs – O’Brien – Davies – Demel
        Mata – Bale – Michu – Fellaini – Puncheon
        RVP – Suarez – Lambert

        Also who would you captain and who would you bench

        Should I jump off this turnbull wagon and swap him for federici/bunn?

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        1. SW6
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          O'brien is out, thoughts on having berba or ba for this week and then get suarez next week?

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

          Id playclyne this week over O'brien and why no RVP???

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

            my team value is low.....he's really expensive...

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

        I doubt Rafa would want to risk Mata against the brutes of Stoke City.

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

          Oh god

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        2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Oh for god's sake... not this carry on.

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      • Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Michu to Fellaini on the WC what say you? Yay or nay?

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

          Yay i think. Better fixtures for Everton, although ideally i'd fit both in as soon as you could

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

            Thanks lad value your opinion, sorry bout the Ivanovic bust you andrenaline pumping on the WC with these double gameweeks too. Thinking myb monitor Walcott could go him to michu after his double. Had the both till the headbutt. Would you worry bout the transfer interest?

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

          Both

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

            My thinking for this GW is that theyll be much of a muchness but a plum two fixtures vs Southampton and Villa could see Afro pull in a good return if i dont do it on WC then itll be a hit to do it which will minimise any possible gain. Of note however is that boys my current rivals in mini league have Fellaini and not Michu and I would still have enough to terms of differentials to score higher if I matched them we Afroman.

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