Preamble

The Pre-Match Preamble – Gameweek 22

In Rafa we trust. These are words that choke in the throat, that almost cramp the fingers as they are typed. As Fantasy managers, it’s a sentence that seems unnatural and illogical and yet, on the edge of another Gameweek deadline, there are thousands praying at the altar of Rafa, clinging to the hope that his teamsheet twiddling will fall kindly.

Today’s three o’clock trip to the Britannia is not a fixture that would normally find us backing Chelsea’s playmakers, or even a new centre-forward bristling with confidence. The midweek meeting with Southampton has lured our attention with promise of follow-up returns, bolstering whatever can be grappled from Tony Pulis pugilists today.

The problem, of course, is that anticipating those lucky enough to feast on two bites of the Gameweek cherry is nigh-on impossible. Having seen Demba Ba score twice against Southampton in the FA Cup and witnessed an impressive ten minute cameo in the midweek Capital One Cup slump to Swansea, we can be reasonably happy that he has a good chance of seeing action across both matches. The situation with Juan Mata is perhaps less certain.

Controversially rested for the clash with QPR last time out, that was the first time in five Gameweeks that Mata had failed to return a goal or assist for Rafa’s side. The decision to rest such an influential player, along with Eden Hazard, was surely at the root of the shock defeat and we can perhaps take some comfort from this; hoping that Rafa will perhaps be wary of taking chances over the approaching double-header.

Chelsea’s schedule is punishing. Four matches in the space of eleven days provides Rafa all he needs to justify rotation. With Arsenal following just four days after the home clash with Southampton, will Benitez really be able to resist preserving Mata and Hazard for the Gunners visit?

In normal circumstances it perhaps seems unlikely. The absence of Mikel and Victor Moses do, at least, narrow his options in midfield areas. Ramires may have to be utilised in the defensive midfield position in one of the next four, keeping him from being an option as part of the three attacking midfielders behind the lone striker. Without Moses, Benitez is forced turn to Ramires and Marko Marin, then. Realistically, it seems that his ability to rotate all of Hazard, Mata and Oscar in this spell is restricted – without a change of formation or the risk of disappointing the Stamford Bridge throngs further.

That’s the other key factor. Can Benitez really gamble on fielding a weakened side for the second league home match running, having seen a starting XI without Mata struggle to break down a stubborn QPR?

With Wednesday’s setback to Swansea following the derby defeat to Harry Redknapp’s side, it would mean that Rafa would be risking three consecutive home reversals. That would surely tighten the vice-like pressure around the Spaniard: he may want to rest his playmaker against Southampton but, against a side who have shown defensive solidity and plenty of fight of late – see the 1-1 with Arsenal and the 3-3 away at Stoke – it would be a gamble taken at a time when Benitez has diminishing support amongst the Stamford Bridge faithful.

As always, then, we can find logic and comforting arguments to support our choices. As we’ve seen in the past, however, the Premier League’s real decision makers play by their own rules; they take risks just as we do and, in Rafa’s case, we’re dealing with perhaps one of the most renowned tinkerers in modern football. A manager who has shown in the past he’s willing to gamble with the favour of his supporters in order to maintain his theories with player rest and fatigue.

The morning’s papers can’t be expected to have more insight than us but, perhaps, offer a guide to selection we can follow for today’s visit to Stoke.

The Telegraph hands a first league start to Demba Ba, with Mata safely tucked in behind the Senegalese striker, backed by Hazard and Ramires either side. Frank Lampard is restored and David Luiz is, once again, used to reinforce the engine room. That’s a lineup I’m in agreement with and one also backed by the Independent and the Times.

We see something slightly different in this morning’s Sun, with Ramires alongside Lampard, Oscar included and no place for David Luiz. I’d say that was most unlikely given the opposition. The Guardian also go for something similar, this time with Lampard omitted. Again, I’d beg to differ here – Lampard’s experience will surely be called upon for the toughest of battles, plus his record at the Britannia has been decent in the past.

Elsewhere this morning, we’ve some concern over two notable left-backs that have question marks over their starts, although Everton’s Leighton Baines is present in every one of our predicted lineups this morning.

Reading’s Ian Harte, as we mentioned in last night’s Scout Picks, is a bigger risk. With Nicky Shorey now recovered from his virus and having played 90 minutes for the reserves in the week, he will threaten Harte’s start against West Brom. Shorey’s former club, it could be that Brian McDermott recalls Shorey. Glancing through this morning’s papers, the Times, the Independent, The Mail and the Telegraph are all backing Harte in their lineups, with only the Guardian and the Sun opting for a Shorey recall. Make of that what you will.

Such issues seem trifling next to the likely problems served up by Benitez. Although it seems likely that we’ll be appeased by today’s team-sheet at Stoke, we will be left guessing and fretting as to how many strings the Chelsea puppeteer will cut for the visit of Southampton. There’s no question that the Gameweek can turn on his decisions over the next few days – those backing Chelsea’s assets to the full can only hope that Benitez shelves his urges.

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

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  1. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    In Manchester today for the game tomorrow .. heading to the pub for the Spurs game in a minute!
    Confident Bale will do well , Best of luck today everyone! 😀

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  2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    THE TRUTH IS REVEALED. I AM EL BERBOSA> MUHAHAHAHA

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      ok

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

      Who?

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

      who?

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        The guy who has the same grav

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

          its still lost on me 😉

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    4. King Nil Miss ✩
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Tell us something new...

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

      WHO?

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

      You're banned 😉

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    7. Mílanista
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      We already knew. Your crap posts gave it away.

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    8. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Who?

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    9. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      BERBOSSA*

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  3. FPL Touches
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is there any way to change your FPL team name?

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    1. Parm
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Admin near the bottom of your team.

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

      yeah, team details. there is a box there.

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    3. Jimmers
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, go to user profile near bottom of page

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    4. FPL Touches
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks guys

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      1. FPL Touches
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Got a message for a guy in my ML 🙂

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    1. CarelessGenius©
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      RvP must have a right long schlong.....

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

        Tevez a close second?

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    2. Nopli
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      WHAT?? 😯

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    3. Birthday Sess
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Comment of the day!

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

      ...Or Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink...Doh...flaw in the system there.

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  5. MJ6987
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Get ready with those comments people...

    "Damn, Walcott on my bench!!"

    "Any chance RVP or Suarez might not play?"

    Etc.

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Whats the first two line ups?

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      by the truckload....lol some of us are going to be lucky and some incredibly unlucky........

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    3. Keane There Dunne That
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Match could be cancelled with the bad weather 😉

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    4. Mílanista
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Damn, Pog on my bench!

      Hang on, I won't be saying that.

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  6. FantasyFS007
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Lost on last page...

    Who'll score better this weekend (not including Wednesday) - Silva or Mata??

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    1. Grumpy Camel
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Silva.

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  7. rez-rez
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    dinner & drinks on me for everyone here if i get more then 65 points. got a 20% chance maybe,,,,

    Bunn

    Demel Tomkins Luiz

    Puncheon Walcott Mata Bale

    Lambert Ba (C) Van Persie

    bench; 2,3 million in the bank

    Szczesny Michu Gibbs Cameron

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    1. Doctor X
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      ok. now jog on.

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      1. rez-rez
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        ur alrite yeah.

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

      never bench Michu

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      1. rez-rez
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Had a big game midweek.

        gonna have one eye on the cup, will be fairly knackered to, they didnt have it easy against chelsea even tough the socre suggested otherwise.

        everton will be fresh and solid at home.

        it was his or theo, city missing some key players and have a shocking record at the emirates.

        its a risk but i think im gonna be ok.

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  8. John Nerdelbaum
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Dawson then - 3 starts on the trot now. Perhaps see if he starts against United but tempting if you have Demel/Davies as back up?

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

      He was linked with QPR before season started. Might resurface?

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      1. big oak
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        i dnt think so
        its more likely to be gallas this time round

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      2. John Nerdelbaum
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Vert and AN Other. Doesn't seem to be going with Caulker now after the Everton shambles. I would like Dawson as my third defender but I might have put in Gibbs for security of starts

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    2. Doctor X
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'd go for it. 4.5 is just about as budget as it get for a defender from a top 5 club.

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    3. rez-rez
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      gallas is out today.. too much rotation risk

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

    SuperDunny?

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Here

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

        Are you interested in participating in the UEFA Council, CL/EL competitions?

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        1. Keane There Dunne That
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          What are they. I might be 😀

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

          I am if am allowed to 😉

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

            Sorry guys, next season... 🙁

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

              Follow the site and it will inform you when to apply... http://uefacouncil.wordpress.com

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            2. Nopli
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              11 years, 2 months ago

              No Problem 🙂

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        3. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          No thanks mate. I was in the french league thing at the start of the season but decided i didn't want to do it so pulled out.

          Cheers for the offer though

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

            Ok, no worries just trying to finalise it all.

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  10. big oak
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    a blank from bale and somthing from either cisse or joe cole will guarantee a good week
    everywhere else i have the usual suspects
    at this time of the year it becomes very tight since everybody have practically the same team

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

    If it put anyones fears to rest Granville also Benched Walcott & handed Ba the armband.

    Mark however played Walcott and Captained Mata.

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

      What Granville does will only increase the fears of people that did the same.

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      1. Grumpy Camel
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        This, after listening to the scout cast I played Walcott and benched michu. Granville has shocking luck.

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

        he's got injured players so many times this season

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  12. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Which transfers for next week. Already have santi and demel for dgw.

    A) walcott & sagna
    B) nolan & gibbs

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    1. Keane There Dunne That
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A because you need Walcott

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

      A

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

      a

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    4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      wally n saggy

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  13. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Wild Rover:

    I checked and our WC teams are nearly identitcal with the exception of Migs/Federici--good thing it's not us in the PPC. Checked KK and it looks hard to call: Suarez and Walcott vs Lambs and Michu, with Baines being a possible big player for you. Good luck! 🙂

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Good luck to both of you!

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

      Exactly what I thought when I first saw his team. Baines worries me the most. One big point haul and I'm out. I did have Baines for his frustrating series of 2 pointers and got so pissed.

      Anyway, good luck Wild Rover. May our Captain matter.

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

        You've both done well, good luck...

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

          Thanks SN.

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

      Oh, it's fortunate that you and WR are matched up in the PP Cup. It would be a boring face off with the GKs are the only things different.

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

    Anything else I should consider with this team?

    Bego, Jussi
    A Cole, Gibbs, Davies, Demel, Harte
    Mata, Bale, Walcott, Michu, Fellaini
    RVP, Ba, Berba

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    1. Keane There Dunne That
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Who to bench 😀 It's too good

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

        I figure there will be tough games for one front 8 player every week. Over time will just tweak my defence and keep long term injuries at bay

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    2. Grumpy Camel
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Expensive keepers.

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

        Agreed but I bought them at 4.5.

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

      should have played Demel and Michu over Fellaini and Gibbs...

      But you will see that later.

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  15. Brodel
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Best three long term... keeping in mind Adebayor is off to the ACN

    A) Bale, Ba, Fellaini
    or
    B) Walcott, Mata, Defoe

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    1. Grumpy Camel
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B, just

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

    oK, now get ready for Bale double hatricks! w0h00

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

      Defoe*

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

        +1....I think so....

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  17. FantasyFS007
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Silva vs arsenal
    or
    Mata vs stoke

    Get your votes in guys, first 3 decide it! (I have 15 mins till the deadline for this game and can bring Mata in for the midweek southampton game if I like)

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

      mata has DGW

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      1. FantasyFS007
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I know - please read the rest of the post and let me know!

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

          you cant bring Mata before the soton game.

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    2. Grumpy Camel
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Silva

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    3. 1LHerne
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Silva will enjoy playing on that fine Emirates pitch.

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  18. andres
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hope bale runs wild today!

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

      runs riot you mean

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        😀 😀

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  19. John Nerdelbaum
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Nervous being a non Bale owner. Watching from behind the sofa. Hope it's not a repeat of Reading - Arse when I didn't have Caz 🙁

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    1. Somalion
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Only thing is 'Arry knows Spurs and I imagine knows how to keep Bale quiet.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        There is a way to keep Bale quiet??

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Give him a big banana?

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            can I help?

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 14 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              You have a big banana?

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          2. TorresMagic™
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            Joke btw.

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      2. Caine & Co.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        but bale knows harry 'knows'. he'll have a cunning plan

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        1. COMH
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Harry knows that Bale knows that Harry knows though...

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          1. SuperOsçarBaby
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            11 years, 2 months ago

            hahahah.....no one will knows for sure...

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

          But Harry knows Bale knows that he knows how to keep him quiet.

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

        No RB can keep Bale quiet when he is in top form.

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      i benched punch, so ill be doing the same lol

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    3. Bolt-on
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ouch

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    4. COMH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I picked Bale over Mata for my WC.

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    5. rez-rez
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      its gone be 12 + points or just 3.

      you will be happy whatever happens.

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  20. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Sean didnt notice the DGW.......

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

      Yes I did.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        different Sean, you Somalion not Sean on here...

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

          But he's hardly ever on here ..

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

          😀 Was only messing.

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          1. Call Me Old Fashioned
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Must say i am very pleased you have your old grav back.

            just for the relentless dark side and death star jokes that can be made 😀

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

      😯

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        3 out of 3, 😀

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

          Don't count your chickens before they hatch... 😉

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    3. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Did he spill the milk too?

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  21. LMNO
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    where can I watch todays matches online. In bed with flu

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      google.com

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    2. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      or buy a new TV and put it in your bedroom

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Listen online & use your imagination.

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

      can't tell ya

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

        ah...ok

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

      google it, it will take you minuets.

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

        cheers

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    6. Grumpy Camel
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lay on the couch with flu?

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

        sounds like mayhem down there with all the kids. think I'll stay in bed thx

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    7. El Asesino Pacheco
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      thefirstrow.eu

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  22. 1874FC
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else having a problem with the FPL site?

    Pitch view has everyone listed in a long column Data view overlaps the boxes on the right side of the screen. The tabs along the top status / points / pick team etc are listed vertically not horizontally.

    It's the same in Firefox, IE and Google Chrome.

    I know at least four people with the same problem since last night....any ideas?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Screenshot?

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

      Mine is ok atm.

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    3. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Some days ago people seem to take care of that problem by cleaning cache.

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

      Yeah me and it's really pissing me off......

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  23. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    lol at RVP most captained and vice captained

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  24. FantasyFS007
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    10 MINS guys please let me know!

    Silva vs arsenal
    or
    Mata vs stoke

    Get your votes in guys, first 3 decide it! (I have 10 mins till the deadline for this game and can bring Mata in for the midweek southampton game if I like)

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      errrr you have a week till the next deadline, but this weeks has passed my friend

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      1. FantasyFS007
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        As I said in the post I'm playing another game whose deadline is in 7 minutes!

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        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          you said this game, it wasnt clear dude but ok

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          1. FantasyFS007
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Oh I see I did say that - apologies! Who do you think I should play for the weekend?

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

      Mata

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    3. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Silva

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  25. Lawrø
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Can people name me some premier league No 7's please? (apart from Suarez)

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

      Tony V, Ramires

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Man City?

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

          Milner

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

      Lambert

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    3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      steve mcmanaman or are we talking current

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

        Current :L

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

      Rosicky, Ireland.

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

      Rosicky, Milner, Valencia

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  26. Elwood
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Not heard this before: Coloccini to leave Newcastle during January.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20985928

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  27. Perthite
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I see Felliani finally increased in price. Which leaves me on no margin for the Sterling->Felliani trade. So I'll have to do it after the Everton game to ensure he doesn't get red carded and/or injured. Don't like doing trades early in the week but...

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

    @CHIC14 how is your deadline later than 11:30

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He cheated. Happens on the odd occasion.

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    2. FantasyFS007
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It's a different game - and midweek is considered a separate gameweek - so just for this weekend (not midweek) shall I do Mata or Silva??

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

    Very nervous that I have benched Michu...

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

      +1

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

        oh wait, i dident. thought i did.

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

      Mistake!

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

      OH MY GOD SO DID I !!!!!

      lets trust in Everton to keep them quiet.

      I am hoping for 1-1 with goals from Osman and Graham

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Michu assist does the job.

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  30. rdpx
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    This week looks like it is going to mainly be decided on the peripheral players - cheap defenders or 5th mids

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      or 3rd strikers.

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