January
13

Scout Notes – Gameweek 22 – Saturday

Filed under: Scout Notes - Posted by: Paul

Juan Mata provides a trio of assists as Chelsea get their double Gameweek up and running by ending Stoke’s unbeaten run at the Britannia in scintillating style. Rickie Lambert notches on the road yet again for Southampton, Adam Johnson stars as Sunderland sweep aside West Ham, Romelu Lukaku and Pavel Pogrebnyak are amongst the goals again in a five-goal thriller at the Madejski, while Tottenham register another clean sheet in a disappointing draw at QPR…

Chelsea Midfield Produce the Goods
While Demba Ba received the most Fantasy interest heading into the double, with almost 230,000 FPL managers snapping up the former Newcastle man, it was a trio of Blues midfielders who racked up the points in the 4-0 win at Stoke, as Ba drew a blank at the Britannia. Juan Mata’s three assists continued his outstanding consistency – he has produced attacking returns in 12 of his last 13 starts and is now level with Michu at the top of the midfielder standings, pre-bonus, while Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard produced a goal apiece as Rafa Benitez’s side prepared for Wednesday’s home clash against Southampton with an emphatic victory. Surprisingly, Hazard had dropped in price prior to the weekend; the 56,000+ Fantasy managers who bizarrely shipped out the Belgian were made to regret their decision as he lashed home the Blues’ fourth – Hazard has scored or assisted in three of his last four starts under Benitez now. Ba’s owners will still be confident of picking up the points against the Saints, though with Fernando Torres handed just 20 minutes in yesterday’s match, there’s a worry the Spaniard could start the midweek match at Ba’s expense – with Benitez’s obsession for rotation, though, we’re almost always second-guessing his intentions.

Blues Defensive Options
David Luiz picked up plenty interest prior to yesterday’s deadline thanks to a recent move into central midfield but the Brazilian returned to the back-four yesterday, filling in for the absent Gary Cahill, who was omitted as his partner went into labour. With Cahill having been rested and John Terry returning to the fold for a brief 11 minute sub appearance late on, Benitez could very well decide to rest and rotate for the midweek match. Indeed, yesterday’s match saw Chelsea utilise as many as seven defenders – Ryan Bertrand was fielded in the attacking midfield three, while Paulo Ferreira replaced Cesar Azpilicueta at right-back with nine minutes remaining – the former’s first appearance in the league this term. With a clean sheet already accrued, the Blues could be set for further defensive returns as Southampton roll up to the Bridge – they’ve conceded just one goal in four home games under Benitez, though with so many alternatives available, it’s far from certain who will start against Nigel Adkins’ side.

Potters Defensive Worries
Yesterday’s thrashing at the Britannia saw the last unbeaten home record in the Premier League fall and continued an alarming run of defensive form for Tony Pulis’ side. Stoke have now shipped 10 goals in their last three matches – bearing in mind they have conceded 14 times in the previous 19 Gameweeks, the turnaround is remarkable and a real concern for those Fantasy managers who had opted for the tactic of doubling or even trebling up on the Potters’ backline. Asmir Begovic and co have now mustered just a single clean sheet in their last six and with cheaper options elsewhere, an exodus could be on the cards if the situation continues. With Marc Wilson possibly returning from injury as an option in the Stoke defence at just 4.0, those who look to back them for a revival may well have a far cheaper route open to them in a matter of weeks.

Lambert Proves the Difference
The Saints lone striker vindicated the show of Fantasy faith that had earned him over 114,000 new owners heading into the double by grabbing the only goal of the game in a crucial win at Villa. Lambert’s spot-kick duties came to the fore, with a converted penalty maintaining a superb run of form on the road which has now seen him score in four of his last five away games. Granted, the upcoming trip to Chelsea looks tricky but with a strong chance of maximum bonus to come, any returns from the Bridge will be regarded an unexpected extra. Lambert has now overtaken Jermain Defoe and has moved up to sixth in the FPL forward rankings – a price tag of 6.3 continues to look incredible value.

The Saints Stand Firm
Nigel Adkins side battled for their second clean sheet in the last six league outings – their first away from home this season. Significantly, while the Saints have kept just three shut-outs in the last eleven league matches, they have conceded just a single goal in seven of those games – indication that Adkins has instilled new belief in defensive areas and suggesting that his budget defenders may yet be able to deliver Fantasy value. With Chelsea, Everton, United and City in the next five, however, few will be looking to invest in the short-term, whilst perhaps planning an exit route for the defensive acquisitions made for this double Gameweek. Luke Shaw is one such player, he picked up an injury in yesterday’s game, Adkins offered us this on his talented full-back, post-match…

“He is a massive talent for us and you could see that today on a number of occasions – what an exciting talent we have got here at Southampton. It’s a nasty gashed knee that he has got at this moment in time, so he will be assessed because he has got scars all over his legs and a particularly nasty one on his knee.”

Shaw is now a doubt for Southampton’s second fixture of the Gameweek at Stamford Bridge.

Magpies Stop the Rot
The 0-0 stalemate at Carrow Road gave Newcastle a valuable point as Alan Pardew’s side halted a run of three straight defeats to battle for a draw. The Newcastle boss was able to recall the likes of Jonas Gutierrez and Yohan Cabaye, with the latter emerging as a second-half sub. It was Fabricio Coloccini who drew the plaudits, however, putting in a solid shift in the centre of the Newcastle back four.

“He was excellent today. Of the four centre-halves on the pitch he was the most assured. He gave us that calmness in the heat of battle and you need that.”

Coloccini’s future is currently in doubt following his request to return to Argentina for personal reasons. Losing the significant influence of their skipper, at a time when Pardew is looking to strengthen, would be a bitter blow. The Mapgies boss remains confident that the defender could remain at the club, however…

“We will speak to him this week and we will resolve that situation.”

Black Cats Flourishing Home Form
Highlighted in our recent Wildcard Midfielders piece, Adam Johnson moved clear of Stephane Sessegnon at the top of the Sunderland midfield rankings with an 11 point, pre-bonus haul. The former City winger’s form at the Stadium of Light has been particularly crucial for the Black Cats as Martin O’Neill’s side start to pull away from the drop zone – he has scored or assisted in four or his last five in front of his own fans and, at just 6.7 in FPL, is looking a real differential ahead of a superb run of fixtures, with an ownership of just over 1%. Steven Fletcher currently has a pair of assists from yesterday’s match although one looks almost certain to be removed and handed to Stephane Sessegnon, while the first for Johnson’s goal, is also somewhat dubious. At the back, O’Neill’s side delivered their eighth clean sheet of the season; just one less than Stoke, for example, despite losing Carlos Cuellar and Danny Rose to hamstring injuries. The Black Cats have kept out their opponents in four of their last six home fixtures and could well be set for further defensive returns, with clashes against Wigan, Swansea and Reading in the following three Gameweeks.

Lukaku in the Goals Again
While his brace at the Madejski ultimately proved fruitless as Reading stormed back to take the points, Romelu Lukaku’s Fantasy potential continues to rapidly climb. With Shane Long missing out due to a leg problem sustained in training, the giant Belgian was handed his fourth start in the last five and vindicated Steve Clarke’s faith with another barnstorming display for the Baggies. The 6.4 priced forward has now scored in six of his eight first XI appearances and has moved to nine goals for the season, despite being handed just 949 minutes since moving on loan from Chelsea. Steve Clarke’s side continue to slide down the table – this was their third straight defeat and they now have just a single clean sheet in their last 12 league outings. If they are to arrest their current form, Lukaku’s contribution looks crucial: it’s a local derby with Villa at the Hawthorns next for the Baggies and the confident Belgian.

Pogrebnyak’s Cut-Price Appeal
The Russian grabbed a late winner against the Baggies to maintain a run of form which has seen him score in each of his last three for Reading. Having slipped out the picture earlier in the season, Pogrebnyak has now started the last six as the lone forward in a 4-4-1-1 and at 4.3, looks a real bargain and an obvious choice for those Fantasy managers intent on rolling out a 3-5-2. Indeed, the only issue is that Pogrebnyak’s price makes him almost too easy to utilise as a sub in place of costlier Fantasy options – he’ll likely be warming many a Fantasy bench as a result but his form suggests he could be worth a starting slot if he continues to produce the goods. A grinning Brian McDermott had this to say on his Russian striker, post-match…

“Pavel worked his socks off today. He never stopped trying and it was a great finish for the third goal. I’ve just seen it back and he got himself in the pocket between the centre half and the goalkeeper. If you give him chances, Pavel scores. His goals to shots ratio is first class.”

Tottenham’s Continued Resilience
While Gareth Bale’s Fantasy owners were left with no more than a three point return from yesterday’s goalless draw at Loftus Road, Tottenham’s backline once again impressed. Andre Villas-Boas’ side have now racked up four clean sheets and conceded just two goals in the last six Gameweeks – considering they kept out their opponents just twice in the opening 16 league fixtures, it’s an eye-catching turnaround for the north London outfit. Intriguingly, Kyle Naughton is beginning to suggest he could well be worth our consideration as a real cut-price option. Coming in at a mere 4.2 in FPL, Naughton was given the nod ahead of fit-again Benoit Assou-Ekotto at left-back and has now started five of the last six – he has also picked up bonus in three of those matches and provided an assist. Like Michael Dawson, who has started four of the last six, Naughton’s situation requires monitoring. Spurs have United at the Lane next, before a run of three away games in four Gameweeks.

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1,376 Responses to “Scout Notes – Gameweek 22 – Saturday”

  1. January 13 at 12:42 pm

    In Like Flynn says:

    Come on defenders a nice 0-0 will do.

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    1. January 13 at 12:43 pm

      Steel Arm - Drogba "Unstoppable, Unforgettable... Irreplaceable." says:

      as long as rvp stays quiet….

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      1. January 13 at 12:44 pm

        In Like Flynn says:

        Off 25 mins slight strain. One can but dream.

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    2. January 13 at 12:44 pm

      KLUIVERT#DJANGO says:

      dreaming mate thats a big score game

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      1. January 13 at 12:45 pm

        In Like Flynn says:

        I know :(

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    3. January 13 at 12:47 pm

      Van The Man(Formerly Yash) says:

      Hey Flynn!
      How are you fella???

      • 1 reply
       
      1. January 13 at 12:55 pm

        In Like Flynn says:

        Fine thanks Yash, You? FF is total poo this season but what the F

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        1. January 13 at 12:58 pm

          Van The Man(Formerly Yash) says:

          Hmmm.
          Wildcarded this week, in vain though!
          I’m fine too.

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  2. January 13 at 12:42 pm

    chocolove says:

    end of chicawagon?

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    1. January 13 at 12:51 pm

      zgunce125 says:

      SAF is cilling him every time he is in good form…great manager but love to fak some players

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      1. January 13 at 12:54 pm

        zgunce125 says:

        killing

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  3. January 13 at 12:42 pm

    KLUIVERT#DJANGO says:

    Suarez will kill Ferdinand :D

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    1. January 13 at 12:43 pm

      kraftwerk says:

      Wouldn’t put it past him, to be fair.

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    2. January 13 at 12:44 pm

      Rafabio says:

      And Evra :(

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      1. January 13 at 12:45 pm

        EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

        And Young.

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      2. January 13 at 12:45 pm

        KLUIVERT#DJANGO says:

        and Vidic :D :D:D

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  4. January 13 at 12:43 pm

    Chris_White says:

    Mourinho entering OT

    #futureworkspace :(

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    1. January 13 at 12:46 pm

      Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:

      Or scouting for the champs league game?

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      1. January 13 at 12:47 pm

        Chris_White says:

        Yeah that is of course the reason, just pictured him as the Utd boss when he entered

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  5. January 13 at 12:43 pm

    Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:

    Nani Ando on the bench?

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    1. January 13 at 12:44 pm

      Rafabio says:

      United subs: Amos, Jones, Valencia, Anderson, Giggs, Chicharito & Smalling

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    2. January 13 at 12:44 pm

      chocolove says:

      nani no
      ando yes

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  6. January 13 at 12:43 pm

    Limpar says:

    Where’s Isacki at?

    Isacki, is there any Order of Valour merit in the captaining of Hazard this game week? I know, double game week and all that, it’s hardly Kolarov(c) territory… but bearing in mind his 3 points in the 3 games prior to this… Just asking. Thanks.

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    1. January 13 at 12:45 pm

      Nitin Nagaraja says:

      Giroud(c) next week? ;)

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      1. January 13 at 12:46 pm

        Limpar says:

        Almost certainly :) Will see how he does today. Glutton for flair related punishment.

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        1. January 13 at 12:47 pm

          Nitin Nagaraja says:

          :D

          I’m tempted to get him in as well … just 1% ownership. Will wait till the FA Cup replay and assess.

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          1. January 13 at 12:48 pm

            Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:

            Olivier you say? :D

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            1. January 13 at 12:49 pm

              Nitin Nagaraja says:

              Aye! :D

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            2. January 13 at 12:51 pm

              Berbilly Gilmore says:

              He’s lost his marbles… :roll: ;)

              :D

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              1. January 13 at 12:54 pm

                Nitin Nagaraja says:

                We’ll see … ;)

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                1. January 13 at 12:56 pm

                  Berbilly Gilmore says:

                  I thought I’d lost my marbles with the 8pter I had planned for this week…

                  Shame I didn’t do it as it would’ve payed off handsomely :(

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                  1. January 13 at 12:59 pm

                    Limpar says:

                    “Never look a double gameweek in the mouth.”

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                  2. January 13 at 1:04 pm

                    Nitin Nagaraja says:

                    Oh :(

                    I couldn’t decide which one to get between Mata and Hazard. So, I got both :mrgreen:

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                  3. January 13 at 1:04 pm

                    Berbilly Gilmore says:

                    Nice! :D

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            3. January 13 at 12:59 pm

              Limpar says:

              Do it!

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    2. January 13 at 12:46 pm

      Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:

      Nope. Azpi would have got you somewhere

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    3. January 13 at 12:47 pm

      The Light Knight " I don't have tactics, I have Tic Tacs and that's how I stay fresh" says:

      Slight merit but any other sort of punt that came off would almost definitely be better

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    4. January 13 at 12:49 pm

      Santiagounreal says:

      No way Hazard has DGW history…it was a decent decision.

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    5. January 13 at 12:50 pm

      Berbilly Gilmore says:

      Na, very decent option in a DGW, especially after GW1.

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  7. January 13 at 12:44 pm

    Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:

    Can’t wait to see Kagawa in action.

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    1. January 13 at 12:44 pm

      Steel Arm - Drogba "Unstoppable, Unforgettable... Irreplaceable." says:

      was not great vs west ham…..

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    2. January 13 at 12:44 pm

      Bemba Da says:

      i’d rather see his girlfriend in action

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      1. January 13 at 12:45 pm

        chocolove says:

        :?

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      2. January 13 at 12:46 pm

        Chris_White says:

        ugh

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    3. January 13 at 12:44 pm

      chocolove says:

      +1

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    4. January 13 at 12:45 pm

      Rafabio says:

      This. I’m hoping he shows the world why we signed him up. Kagawa to RVP all day long please…

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    5. January 13 at 12:45 pm

      Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:

      Are you and Fat Henry and El Berbossa the same mate?

      Class grav btw. Love the show.

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      1. January 13 at 12:47 pm

        Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:

        Huh?

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      2. January 13 at 12:48 pm

        Berbilly Gilmore says:

        El Berbossa doesn’t talk sense…

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        1. January 13 at 12:49 pm

          Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:

          Neither does Fat Henry. Is he comparing me to them!?

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          1. January 13 at 12:50 pm

            Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:

            My bad.

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          2. January 13 at 12:52 pm

            Berbilly Gilmore says:

            No, they’re the same people. You are nothing like him…

            Just your name sounds like something he would use and no link, just like him…

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  8. January 13 at 12:44 pm

    shinyfong says:

    Anyone got man utd lineup already?

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    1. January 13 at 12:45 pm

      EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

      Prev page.

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  9. January 13 at 12:46 pm

    Timmy Cahill Rules says:

    Both fletcher assists to get removed ?

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    1. January 13 at 12:47 pm

      The painted man says:

      1 just

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      1. January 13 at 12:50 pm

        Timmy Cahill Rules says:

        thanks

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  10. January 13 at 12:47 pm

    Aosni says:

    Giroud for next week, anyone with me?

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    1. January 13 at 12:47 pm

      Fernando Bubbles - No, I will not rate your team. Do go away. says:

      Either him or Podolski in for Berba. Will see how both do today.

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      1. January 13 at 12:48 pm

        Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:

        This.

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    2. January 13 at 12:47 pm

      EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

      Podolski if anything.

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    3. January 13 at 12:47 pm

      kraftwerk says:

      Podolski for me.

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      1. January 13 at 12:49 pm

        KLUIVERT#DJANGO says:

        +1

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    4. January 13 at 12:48 pm

      Steel Arm - Drogba "Unstoppable, Unforgettable... Irreplaceable." says:

      podolski for me

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    5. January 13 at 12:49 pm

      Rafabio says:

      Contemplating Podolski.

      Might do Ba –> Podolski and Bale –> Gerrard

      Might just do the latter because it would be for a hit.

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    6. January 13 at 12:49 pm

      Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:

      I’m thinking Lukaku

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      1. January 13 at 12:51 pm

        Home Run Baker says:

        Absolutely v AV

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        1. January 13 at 12:52 pm

          Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:

          The beauty of still having a WC

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  11. January 13 at 12:47 pm

    TA18 Thiago-the future of our midfield says:

    Balotelli and Tevez will both start today !

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  12. January 13 at 12:48 pm

    Aosni says:

    Bale or Mata out for caz? Or no tf?

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    1. January 13 at 1:05 pm

      BruLee2 says:

      No transfer

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  13. January 13 at 12:49 pm

    masyuris says:

    Hard choice:
    A. Pogrebnyak
    B. Henriquez
    C. Anichebe

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    1. January 13 at 12:50 pm

      Djerbil says:

      A

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    2. January 13 at 12:50 pm

      Rafabio says:

      Right now?

      A.

      But could well be B, once we see him get some playing time.

      Would not go near C

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      1. January 13 at 12:51 pm

        masyuris says:

        Do you think Henriquez will play regularly?

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    3. January 13 at 12:50 pm

      chocolove says:

      A easily

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  14. January 13 at 12:49 pm

    Timmy Cahill Rules says:

    Anyone tempted by Defoe

    Looked sharp yesterday and was abit unlucky

    And with Ade aay to ACON defoe could score well again like earlier in the season,

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    1. January 13 at 12:51 pm

      Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:

      I haven’t owned him this season but everyone who has seems to be frustrated with him.

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    2. January 13 at 12:51 pm

      EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

      He’s looked sharp for the last 7 matches and scored 1 goal.

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      1. January 13 at 12:53 pm

        Timmy Cahill Rules says:

        without asde scored big

        ade away to ACON ?

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  15. January 13 at 12:49 pm

    Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:

    Brilliant two games today. Bloody excited!

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    1. January 13 at 12:50 pm

      Aosni says:

      Walcott hattrick pleaseee

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      1. January 13 at 12:53 pm

        Rafabio says:

        Uptempo game and we got this. If it’s slow and pedestrian we will get beaten.

        Push the tempo!!

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    2. January 13 at 12:50 pm

      Rafabio says:

      Yup! Come on United!!!

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  16. January 13 at 12:50 pm

    Home Run Baker says:

    LOL at SAF comment about rotating Rio and Vidic. Everyone on here took that to mean Evans is nailed. Classic mind games from SAF.

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    1. January 13 at 12:50 pm

      Demi says:

      Who’s going to tell him?

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      1. January 13 at 12:51 pm

        kraftwerk says:

        :D

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    2. January 13 at 12:50 pm

      Chris_White says:

      He is injured

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    3. January 13 at 12:51 pm

      Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:

      He neglected to mention the Evans knock

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    4. January 13 at 12:51 pm

      heartsattack says:

      Umm…

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    5. January 13 at 12:52 pm

      Binij says:

      Isn’t Evans injured which means he woulda played?

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    6. January 13 at 12:53 pm

      EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

      Oh dear.

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    7. January 13 at 12:54 pm

      paulassetnicholson says:

      Evans picked up a slight knock in midweek.

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  17. January 13 at 12:50 pm

    Perthite says:

    From the status page:

    “Important information
    •The assist for the third Sunderland goal and the number of saves awarded to Petr Čech have been queried with the Press Association. An update will be posted later today.
    Last updated: 13 Jan 09:33″

    So… who got the assist and who is it possibly going to?

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    1. January 13 at 12:52 pm

      EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

      Sessegnon.

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    2. January 13 at 1:00 pm

      Paz12 says:

      It was clearly a Sessegnon assist?!

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  18. January 13 at 12:51 pm

    Mile Plankton says:

    With Chicha instaed of Welbeck Man Utd would have more chances for goals, but that would mean RVP less threatening.

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  19. January 13 at 12:53 pm

    paulassetnicholson says:

    Very excited about today’s prospects.

    I have RvP (C), Suarez, Dzeko and Walcott all playing today. 4 strikers :)

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    1. January 13 at 12:56 pm

      In Like Flynn says:

      + Webb.

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      1. January 13 at 1:04 pm

        paulassetnicholson says:

        LOL :)

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  20. January 13 at 12:53 pm

    Binij says:

    Let’s go United!!! We could possibly go 10 points clear if results go our way

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    1. January 13 at 12:54 pm

      Rafabio says:

      Yeahhhhhhhhh! Come on!!

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  21. January 13 at 12:54 pm

    Bemba Da says:

    Newcastle United and Marseille have agreed a fee of £10.5m for striker Loïc Rémy.

    (Sources: Canal Plus & beIN Sport)

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    1. January 13 at 12:54 pm

      Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:

      Very interesting.

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      1. January 13 at 12:55 pm

        Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:

        —–HBA—————–Remy—-
        —————-Pisse——————-

        Not bad.

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    2. January 13 at 12:55 pm

      Berbilly Gilmore says:

      Never heard of them.

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      1. January 13 at 12:55 pm

        The Light Knight " I don't have tactics, I have Tic Tacs and that's how I stay fresh" says:

        Newcastle are a wee team in the North East. Marseille are from France

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        1. January 13 at 12:57 pm

          Berbilly Gilmore says:

          Ah, thanks for clearing that up… ;)

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        2. January 13 at 12:59 pm

          Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

          Small village just outside Sunderland..

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    3. January 13 at 12:55 pm

      Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:

      I was gonna get Cisse

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      1. January 13 at 12:56 pm

        Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:

        Won’t affect him.

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        1. January 13 at 12:57 pm

          Berbilly Gilmore says:

          Only improve him you would think.

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    4. January 13 at 12:55 pm

      Rafabio says:

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    5. January 13 at 12:56 pm

      Timmy Cahill Rules says:

      not one of your wind ups i hope …………………

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    6. January 13 at 12:56 pm

      Bemba Da says:

      https://twitter.com/Joey7Barton/status/290441232147173376

      Joey Barton wishes him luck at NCastle

      • 0 replies
       
    7. January 13 at 12:57 pm

      Rafabio says:

      So how much you guys think he will start at in Fantasy price-wise?

      • 2 replies
       
      1. January 13 at 12:58 pm

        Brookins says:

        7

        • 1 reply
         
        1. January 13 at 12:59 pm

          heartsattack says:

          8

          • 0 replies
           
      2. January 13 at 12:59 pm

        Timmy Cahill Rules says:

        8.5

        • 0 replies
         
  22. January 13 at 12:54 pm

    Ricky smokes lets go says:

    Come on Liverpool!!!!

    • 1 reply
     
    1. January 13 at 12:56 pm

      KLUIVERT#DJANGO says:

      {+1000

      • 0 replies
       
  23. January 13 at 12:55 pm

    Djerbil says:

    Marseille have accepted an offer of €10.5m from Newcastle for Loic Remy (BeINSPORT through Johnny Séverin

    • 2 replies
     
    1. January 13 at 12:58 pm

      Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:

      Joseph Barton ‏@Joey7Barton

      Good luck to Loic in Newcastle. Don’t worry i’ve told him what to expect. Great guy. Perfect club for him. #toonarmy

      • 1 reply
       
      1. January 13 at 1:01 pm

        Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

        Perfect club for him? Barton must think he’s a right tosser

        • 0 replies
         
    2. January 13 at 12:59 pm

      Gaz Downright says:

      sauce?

      • 0 replies
       
  24. January 13 at 12:56 pm

    Djerbil says:

    I would like to see a very good game as neutral.. A few fights with no Red Cards would be great.. and if Suarez can punch Webb in the face by mistake, that would make my day..

    • 4 replies
     
    1. January 13 at 12:58 pm

      Santiagounreal says:

      What has Webb done to deserve that?

      • 2 replies
       
      1. January 13 at 12:59 pm

        drunken_mess says:

        . . . spoil games

        • 0 replies
         
      2. January 13 at 1:00 pm

        Djerbil says:

        oh nothing.. He’s a very good man

        • 0 replies
         
    2. January 13 at 12:58 pm

      In Like Flynn says:

      Sliding tackle ACL would be better. ;)

      • 0 replies
       
    3. January 13 at 12:58 pm

      drunken_mess says:

      :D

      • 0 replies
       
    4. January 13 at 12:59 pm

      Birthday Sess says:

      I’d love it to be a Cantona karate kick. Would pay good money to see that :D

      • 0 replies
       
  25. January 13 at 12:58 pm

    Timmy Cahill Rules says:

    remy fpl price ?

    • 3 replies
     
    1. January 13 at 12:59 pm

      drunken_mess says:

      8.0 me thinks

      • 0 replies
       
    2. January 13 at 1:00 pm

      Fifa las vegas says:

      Dunno, 9m? 9.5? Will be very tempted to get him though!

      • 0 replies
       
    3. January 13 at 1:03 pm

      Djerbil says:

      8 max.. Ba was 7.5 to start the Year

      • 1 reply
       
      1. January 13 at 1:05 pm

        paulassetnicholson says:

        Yes Ba was £7.5 but Papiss Cisse was £9.5 at the start of the year.

        • 0 replies
         
  26. January 13 at 12:58 pm

    paulassetnicholson says:

    Anyone considering Lukaku. He is scoring loads and defenses cannot keep with him. But theoretically Shane Long could replace Lukaku at any thime, especially if Lukaku has a bad game or two.

    • 4 replies
     
    1. January 13 at 1:00 pm

      toaster says:

      I had Lukaku a while back. When he gets minutes he scores, worth a punt for sure. Thinking about getting him back in myself.

      • 0 replies
       
    2. January 13 at 1:01 pm

      Timmy Cahill Rules says:

      rotation risk clarke loves swapping his strikers no matter what form their in

      • 0 replies
       
    3. January 13 at 1:05 pm

      Absinthe Minded One says:

      yes next week for a hit (for berb)
      or on WC

      • 0 replies
       
    4. January 13 at 1:06 pm

      Revival says:

      Berba > Lukaku next week is tempting

      • 0 replies
       
  27. January 13 at 12:59 pm

    Paz12 says:

    £10 on Suarez anytime goalscorer, £5 on Suarez FGS, £5 on Suarez team FGS. Suarez in my FF team.

    Everyone expect a Suarez blank then!

    • 6 replies
     
    1. January 13 at 12:59 pm

      drunken_mess says:

      yep

      • 0 replies
       
    2. January 13 at 1:01 pm

      EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

      A blank and a red card hopefully.

      • 0 replies
       
    3. January 13 at 1:02 pm

      Fifa las vegas says:

      Whats Suarez team FGS? May be a stupid question, but i don’t know.

      • 1 reply
       
      1. January 13 at 1:03 pm

        EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

        First goal scorer for the team.

        • 1 reply
         
        1. January 13 at 1:04 pm

          Fifa las vegas says:

          Ooh, i see, thanks

          • 0 replies
           
    4. January 13 at 1:02 pm

      Birthday Sess says:

      I did this before. It always ends in heartbreak!

      • 0 replies
       
    5. January 13 at 1:05 pm

      1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:

      £20 on Utd to win.

      • 2 replies
       
      1. January 13 at 1:08 pm

        Fifa las vegas says:

        Good choice

        • 0 replies
         
      2. January 13 at 1:10 pm

        Paz12 says:

        What are your odds? Like 1/2?

        • 1 reply
         
        1. January 13 at 1:10 pm

          Paz12 says:

          1.95 … not bad. Bunged £20 on. 3-1 Utd, Suarez FGS anyone?

          • 0 replies
           
    6. January 13 at 1:09 pm

      Paz12 says:

      So ideally I need Suarez FGS and all bets come in. I can just see it. RVP FGS, then someone random like D. Agger scores for Liverpool :(

      • 0 replies
       
  28. January 13 at 1:00 pm

    KLUIVERT#DJANGO says:

    Repost > Suarez will kill Ferdinand :D

    • 2 replies
     
    1. January 13 at 1:02 pm

      EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

      I can see why you would think it was worth reposting…

      • 0 replies
       
    2. January 13 at 1:11 pm

      Gopher: good FPL season so far! says:

      Go Suarez

      • 0 replies
       
  29. January 13 at 1:01 pm

    BruLee2 says:

    RVP(C)

    Make me proud brother!

    • 2 replies
     
    1. January 13 at 1:01 pm

      drunken_mess says:

      +10000000000

      • 0 replies
       
    2. January 13 at 1:02 pm

      Djerbil says:

      hello Brother of RVP

      • 1 reply
       
      1. January 13 at 1:04 pm

        Fifa las vegas says:

        :-D

        • 0 replies
         
  30. January 13 at 1:02 pm

    Gaz Downright says:

    Apparently they are now called Château Nouveau Unis

    • 3 replies
     
    1. January 13 at 1:03 pm

      Berbilly Gilmore says:

      :lol:

      • 0 replies
       
    2. January 13 at 1:04 pm

      Santiagounreal says:

      :lol: :lol:

      • 0 replies
       
    3. January 13 at 1:05 pm

      Nitin Nagaraja says:

      :D

      • 0 replies
       

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No Change Hart MCI B, Vs
Up Cech CHE B, Vs
Up Robles WIG C, Vs, £
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No Change Foster WBA C, Vs
No Change Vorm SWA C, Vs
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Defenders

Player Club Factors
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No Change Vertonghen TOT A, Vs, Rest
Up Luiz CHE A, Vs, Rest
No Change Baines EVE A
Up Boyce WIG C, Vs, OoP
Down Bassong NOR B, Vs
Up McAuley WBA C, Vs
Down Johnson LIV B
Up Jones MUN A
No Change Sagna ARS B
Up Huth STO C
No Change Cuéllar SUN B, Vs, £
No Change Rangel SWA C, Vs
Up Clyne SOT B, Vs, £

Midfielders

Player Club Factors
Up Bale TOT A, Vs
No Change Mata CHE C, Vs, Rest
Up Walcott ARS C, OoP
Up Hazard CHE B, Vs, Rest, Inj
Up Maloney WIG B, Vs, £
No Change Y Touré MCI B, Vs
No Change Silva MCI B, Vs, Inj
No Change Fellaini EVE C
No Change Coutinho LIV B
Up Morrison WBA C, Vs
Down Cazorla ARS C
No Change Snodgrass NOR B
Up Kagawa MUN B, Rest
Up Walters STO B
Down Lallana SOT C, Vs
Down Sissoko NEW C

Forwards

Player Club Factors
Up Tevez MCI A, Vs, Rest
Up Koné WIG B, Vs, £
Down van Persie MUN A, Vs
Up Sturridge LIV B
Up Lukaku WBA B, Vs, Rest
Up Benteke AVL A
Down Aguero MCI B, Vs, Inj
Up Rodriguez SOT A, Vs, £
Up Defoe TOT B, Vs, Rest
Down Lambert SOT C, Vs
Down Rooney MUN C
Up Carroll WHM A, VsX
Up Ba CHE C, Vs, Rest
Down Berbatov FUL C
Up Cissé NEW B
Down Remy QPR B

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