Scouting The Doubles

Scouting the Doubles – Arsenal

A 2-0 home loss at the hands of the champions was hardly the ideal preparation for Arsenal ahead of their double Gameweek. Sitting in sixth place in the Premier League, Arsene Wenger’s side are 21 points off the summit and brace themselves for a pair of all-London fixtures, as they roll up to the Bridge next Sunday before entertaining West Ham at the Emirates the following Wednesday.

Prior to discussing their potential, it’s also worth noting Arsenal’s fixtures following on from the double. Wenger’s side then have three home games in four (LIV, STO, sun, AVL) which are likely to offer them further chance to benefit – a factor which could well be crucial when weighing up any acquisitions. Our upcoming “Frisking the Fixtures” article attests to that, highlighting the value of snapping up the Gunners’ main assets not only for this Gameweek but over the next few as well.

The Prospects

An opening trip to Chelsea will afford Wenger a degree of optimism, given that the majority of the Blues’ home performances have been somewhat lethargic under Rafa Benitez. A total of 14 goals in six games in all competitions at the Bridge sounds reasonable but all those strikes have come in two matches – aside from the 8-0 hammering of Villa in Gameweek 18 and a 6-1 demolition of Champions League whipping boys FC Nordsjælland, the Blues have drawn blanks four times. Outside of the Emirates, Arsenal have been defensively strong – a total of nine goals against is joint-top for least goals conceded of any away side so far, with four clean sheets also accrued on their travels. A return of 15 goals scored over 11 road trips is a little worrying for their Fantasy owners, though.

Of the two games, the midweek match against the Hammers is the one that Fantasy managers will be targeting as their main source of points. Similar to Chelsea, Wenger’s side have been erratic at home but have shown they are more than capable of harvesting goals in any given Gameweek – they’ve hit five past Spurs, six past Southampton and seven past Newcastle at the Emirates. On the other hand, Arsenal have either notched once or failed to score in five of their 10 home games. At the back, their clean sheet prospects will be boosted by West Ham’s dire away form; Sam Allardyce’s side have scored just five times on the road and while they arrive on the back of a 3-0 hammering at Sunderland, they tend to keep it tight on their travels and have conceded more than a single goal in just four of their 10 away games so far.

The Likely Lads

Theo Walcott has already racked up over 20,000 transfers in ahead of the double – twice the number of any other Gunners asset. A move to the lone forward role has boosted Walcott’s appeal and with attacking returns in seven of his last nine, he’s been the most consistent Arsenal performer in recent months; a price of 9.1 looks set to rise, though Wenger’s side have still to come through a midweek FA Cup home replay with Swansea unscathed.

Santi Cazorla sits fourth in the midfielder standings; an indication of his impact in his debut season at the Emirates. In comparison to Walcott, he has scored or assisted in just three of the last nine, though – his returns have been far more erratic but a 23 point haul at Reading in Gameweek 17 (one of three sets of double figures) highlights his capabilities.

Lukas Podolski looks the safest forward in terms of game time. The German international has started all but two of his side’s matches so far but a role on the left of the attacking midfield three has somewhat limited his returns. The absence of Mikel Arteta means the role of penalty-taker is up for grabs – according to quotes from Wenger, Podolski is next in line, followed by Walcott, then Cazorla. Priced at 8.2, many are looking at swapping out Demba Ba for Podolksi after Chelsea’s double. While Olivier Giroud is similarly priced, the Frenchman has failed to start since Gameweek 16 and is likely to rely on time off the bench to make any sort of impact.

From an attacking perspective, Kieran Gibbs has been the most impressive in defence. The 5.6 priced left-back has registered five assists so far and looks a guaranteed starter over the pair of fixtures – Wenger’s decision to select Laurent Koscielny ahead of Per Mertesacker casts doubt over his preferred central defensive pairing heading into the weekend deadline; Koscielny will sit out a one-match suspension against the Swans on Wednesday, affording the German the chance to slot in alongside Thomas Vermaelen once again. While the Belgian and Bacary Sagna have both produced the goods in seasons gone by, neither player has any attacking returns to their name this term, suggesting their acquisition comes with a risk attached.

Wojciech Szczesny looks a safe bet heading into the pair of fixtures. The stopper has averaged four points per game so far – second only to Gibbs’ 4.3 ppg at the back – and at 5.3 offers a cheaper defensive alternative to the left-back.

Cheeky Punt

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has started the last six league matches and seems to have cemented a role on the right as a result of Walcott’s move up top. Coming in at 7.2 in FPL, the youngster has less than 1% ownership and has scored or assisted in two of his last three at the Emirates – the one blank came on Sunday, when he was sacrificed for Mertesacker after 11 minutes, following Koscielny’s dismissal against City.

Our final selection doesn’t come without substantial risk. Indeed, by the time you’ve finished reading this very sentence, Abou Diaby could have sustained another one of his injuries but the Frenchman looks the obvious deputy for Arteta alongside Jack Wilshere in the double-pivot. At 6.1 in FPL, he’s the cheapest of Wenger’s likely midfield starters over the pair of fixtures and his marauding runs from deep could come to fruition, providing he manages to avoid any problems over the next few days.

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  1. r0nh
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    I give up

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    1. r0nh
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      🙂

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    2. @ImpressiveTackl
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      Come on out of the closet?

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  2. roscola
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    B because it's not 3-5-2 🙂 Also, because you have Aguero. Any way of squeezing a chelsea defender in there? Maybe Suarez > Studge

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    1. roscola
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      wahay! First reply fail in ages :facepalm:

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    2. Demí
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      Reply fails that come up on the top of a new page are the best kind 🙂

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      1. @ImpressiveTackl
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        +1 😀

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      2. roscola
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        A special kind of fail

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    3. Billy Gilmore
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      Great place for a reply fail. 🙂

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    4. YingYang
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      tut tut tut 😉

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  3. Piggs Boson
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    Damn you Sturridge, i wanted Gerrard, but you just have to come along and provide an decent alternative don't you! 👿 With Sturridge around i can't justify a Gerrard Bale Mata Walcott midfield anymore 😀

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      At 7.3m, yes you can justify that midfield if you think they are going to be in the points.

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      1. Piggs Boson
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        To get that midfield, i'd get a team like this:

        (Mignolet/Federici)
        Rafael – Nastastic – (Wilson/Davies/Demel)
        Bale – Mata – Gerrard – Walcott – (Hernandez/
        Pog) – Van Persie – Aguero

        No Sturridge.

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    2. RamaJama
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      I'm wildcarding, but think I'll go for Podolski for the DGW and consider Sturrige next if he seems in form and set to start from then.

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  4. berbatron
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    Bego (Bunn)
    Rafael O brien Jones (Cameron, Wilkinson)
    Silva Mata Walcott (c) Michu Sterling
    RVP Ba (Berbs)

    1ft 0.8 in bank. Options are:
    A: Ba-Podolski
    B: Bebrs-Giroud
    C: Silva - Cazorla
    D: Rafael - Gibbs.
    E: Silva - Fellaini, Sterling-Oxdale
    F: Silva - Fellaini, Berbs-Podolski

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    1. athleticbilbobaggins
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      B followed by F.

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      1. berbatron
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        B is my favourite if he gets playing time

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  5. Parm
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    This article can all change on Wednesday...injuries, suspensions, new signings... 😉

    Great write-up.

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    1. athleticbilbobaggins
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      David Villa is who I'll be getting in. 😛

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      1. Parm
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        Tempted by RVP or Fabregas myself. ;D

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        1. Thomass
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          😆

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    2. Demí
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      Parmtree! Your pick?

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    3. thetinkerman
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      How was your GCSE?

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  6. meerlight
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    Mark, is there going to be any coverage on here for ACON?

    I'm going to give the ACON fantasy game ago again (my account is still good from last time around). Might try and put a team together tonight, to take my mind off Ba's time on the pitch on wednesday.

    fantasy game is the same: ultimate dream teams. The url is http://afconfantasy.standardbank.com/fantasyfootball/

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  7. COMH
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    What is it with the media and their obsession with snow? Sky News were 15 minutes from where I live yesterday and there was no more than a light dusting on the hills. How is that news?

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      I love the apocalyptic sets, graphics and music that accompanies the modern day "news".

      I miss Brass Eye.

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      1. COMH
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        Haha the doomsday production team is a full time operation.

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      2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        That show is genius...absolutely genius

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        1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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          +1 great show

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    2. Drip Doctor
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      Daily Mail is the best. "The Big Freeze" "Band of snow turns Britain white and there is more to come" "Armageddon" Ok, i made the last one up...

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  8. MountainBeach
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    bego
    nasty gibbs demel subs:o brein clyne
    michu fellaini mata bale subs:sterling
    rvp , suarez , berbs

    what would u change

    bring in who exactly and take out who?

    thanks alot

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      Sterling > Walcott

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  9. Billy Gilmore
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    Santi(c) anyone? 😉

    http://i.imgur.com/e3Y73.png

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      1. @ImpressiveTackl
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        😆

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      What's the highlighting about?

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        Every 5 weeks. This is the 5th week and it just so happens to be a DGW.

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      2. King Nil Miss ✩
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        He found a pattern, deal with it! 🙂

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        1. @ImpressiveTackl
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          I'll deal with it by highlighting how ludicrously superstitious the whole thing is. It's like early kick off captains. Stop taking up space on the internet, it's running out you know.

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    2. athleticbilbobaggins
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      😆 am really captaining him. Must be mad but I trust him more than Walcott.

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    3. Scroobius Mac
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      Why have you highlighted his score of 8 but not the 13?

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        Pattern, not the scores.

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      2. Yossi
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        I think its to show that every 5 gws he scores well..

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      3. @ImpressiveTackl
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        ^This. A pattern doesn't just ignore facts in order to support its BS theory. It's like when I fight with my missus FFS.

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    4. Djerbil
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      New Dempsey?? "Law of Every Five Matches"

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    5. Ginkapo FPL
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      GW6+GW7 = 10 pts. Not great

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      1. Djerbil
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        If I (C) Walcott next week , I will take a 10 and Run..

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      2. Billy Gilmore
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        38 this week...

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  10. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    so if you had to pick one would you have

    Fellaini and Pog for the power 5

    or

    Sturridge and and a cheap mid for the classic 3-4-3.

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      Classic 3-4-3 with Sturridge. The arse is about to fall out of the Walcott bandwagon.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        So you prefer Fellaini to Walcott? What makes you say that. Even last season he delivered good returns when played wide right.

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        1. @ImpressiveTackl
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          Racist. Nah, only joking. Last season he played wide right of RVP, I could play wide right of RVP and still get FPL points, and he'll be injured soon.

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          1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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            😆

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          2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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            I have 2 weeks to decided, who knows what may happen. It's a tough one as right now there is only Suarez who is really outperforming any of the 5 and i can get Suarez in over Aguero easily enough as he's cheaper.

            You could play wide right of RvP and still get FPL points? Give Fergie a call, he might need you as Valencia has done a piss poor job of backing that point up

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            1. @ImpressiveTackl
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              😆 @ Valencia. He's having a poor season. It seems EPL defenders have caught on to kick-and-run. Who'd have thought it!

              I like Suarez myself. Building up to getting him back in but Sturridge is very cut price.

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              1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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                This is the thing, right now Suarez is my first choice, but as I'm waiting until GW25 I can see how his output is affected by Sturridge. Will his ouput decrease (as Sturridge is a selfish bar steward) or will Danny simply help Liverpool move upwards by supplementing Suarez' goals.

                I made that Valencia remark with some sadness. Last season he was just insane, but yeah defenders have figured out that of they show him inside they counter him. Nani can beat a man a number of ways, but his final ball is a sack o' sh***t. If only we could find a player who combined Nani's ability to beat a man, with Valencia's final ball.

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      2. rvp786
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        atm felliani as he is proven. see how studge settles in properly before going the 3-4-3 route. look at fellianis next 3 fixtures over studge

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    2. Hot Sauce
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      Basicly ? about Fellaini or Sturridge.

      Fellaini,

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    3. Connor's Calling
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      think i'm going to go for

      3 4 3

      With Punch & Sturridge rotating as necessary

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    4. LOCO ABREU
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      classic 3-4-3

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    5. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
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      Fellaini over Sturridge all day long

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  11. Connor's Calling
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    My GW24 WC strike force currently looking like:

    RvP Aguero Sturridge...

    Any value in waiting another week to play WC?

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      There's always value in waiting (except after GW25). In your case, it would be to see if Aguero is fit.

      What's your gunner coverage like?

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      1. Connor's Calling
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        currently Gibbs and Walcott.

        thinking about binning them both in my WC though.

        a midfield of:
        Bale, Michu, Felliani, Mata, Punch
        looks fine to me.

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        1. @ImpressiveTackl
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          Absolute madness. Enjoy your DGW points and come back next week.

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    2. 4vets
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      Is Kun definitely fit? I'm having the same thoughts.

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  12. JELLYFISH
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    Thoughts on Mertesacker's chances of starting the DGW? As an owner I am thinking (hoping!) that Koscielny's red makes him nailed on. Logical, or nonsensical naivity?

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    1. athleticbilbobaggins
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      As an Arsenal fan, I hope Mert starts both. But this season's Wenger is a man who is not interested in having his best attacking mid from last season on the bench atleast. So, hard to predict.

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      1. JELLYFISH
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        As I feared then. He's gone when I play my WC next week.

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    2. Stupendous
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      Well who exactly else will start next to Vermaelen, with Koscielny out?

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      1. @ImpressiveTackl
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        Djourou? 😛

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    3. @ImpressiveTackl
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      He is now nailed on. *vomits

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      1. JELLYFISH
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        Only for this week (don't give a rats 'arris beyond gw23)

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      2. Connor's Calling
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        Koscielny will serve his one match ban on Weds no?

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        1. @ImpressiveTackl
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          Yeah but he'll still be an idiot even when he is available for selection. Lesson learnt for Arsene.

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        2. JELLYFISH
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          Oh sh1t, I think you might be right 🙁

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  13. Thomass
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    Parm how did you get on with your exams??

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      I actually agreed with Old Schools advice.

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    2. Parm
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      Pretty well I think, most others found it fairly difficult...

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      1. thetinkerman
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        That's always a good sign!

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  14. Stupendous
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    Remarkable. This is almost DZ slow today. Shame I have nothing of any value to spurt out! Case of the Mondays surely...........

    Might as well do the old RMT and see if im set for the week ahead.

    Vorm
    Demel Davies Gibbs
    Michu Mata Bale Walcott Fellaini
    RVP Ba

    .1m and 1FT.

    Bale to Gerrard?
    Ba to Sturridge?
    Ba to Suarez and Bale to Nolan maybe?

    Stick?

    I think im good to go.

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    1. thehut
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      Ba > Podolski for the DGW

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      1. RamaJama
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        Also considering Ba to Podolski or Giroud for the DGW, or Sturridge long term.

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        1. Stupendous
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          I fancy Giroud as a differential, Podolski as a 'safer punt'. Podolski more nailed for time, but Giroud could easily get a start up front, and if it's against West Ham it could be productive.

          Podolski screams consistent threat and returns, but we've seen Giroud play 20-30mins and score bags full.

          Ill see how Wengers pressers go and the state of Girouds fitness. Thanks fellas.

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          1. RamaJama
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            Thanks!!

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    2. berbatron
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      Ba-Pod if anything

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  15. thehut
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    Anyone else considering that new Sunderland defender, Mangina or something?

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    1. athleticbilbobaggins
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      😯 I saw a mangina in californication 😛

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    2. heartsattack
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      Only if he wears a Mankni to cover it up.

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      1. thehut
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        😛

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    3. YingYang
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      Sunderland have a mangina? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5boZdINItXI

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    4. COMH
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      I'm gonna stick with Old Greg.

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    5. Stupendous
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      Depends what he's priced at. I might be able to upgrade to him if he's sub 5 or at a push 5.5.

      I would be more interested in Debuchy I think.

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    6. Yossi
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      Definitely a deliberate misspelling 😉

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    7. LOCO ABREU
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      if 4.5 yes

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  16. Thomass
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    Bale to Gerrard
    Bale to Cazorla
    Or Just Stick
    Thanks

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    1. Sarnab
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      Stick

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    2. @ImpressiveTackl
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      Keep Bale you jerk.

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  17. Sarnab
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    Adding more sauce to JK's question

    If u are considering 3-4-3 with sturridge upfront then who will u drop from the template 5 ??

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    1. Djerbil
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      Walcott

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      McAnuff would have to go

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    3. Dealbert
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      Michu

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  18. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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    How long before everyone stops with the power 5 nonsense?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      when 3 strikers show they can put-perform them.

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        🙄

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    2. rvp786
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      until granville loses the plot and brings it up as one of his Miffs

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        That'll be this week then, he must be close to breaking point 🙂

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        1. rvp786
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          maybe granville should bring all 5 in so he can injure them all with his injury record

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          1. Billy Gilmore
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            😆

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          2. Djerbil
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            listen , I bought Michu in Week 15 and he got injured 3 weeks later and I bought Fellaini in Week 14 and he got suspended 3 weeks later

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    3. athleticbilbobaggins
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      17 days.

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    4. heartsattack
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      If it wasn't for bonus points there would be rumblings of discontent already.

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      1. rvp786
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        why is everyone moaning about it anyways? at the moment the power 5 are all in good form so whats the problem exactly??

        it only needs 1 or 2 of them to perform each week to give u a green arrow. this week it was mata who saved the power 5. next week it will be someone else.

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        1. simsey
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          Once their ownership is at a certain level it takes more than 2 of them performing to get a green arrow

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        2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          this is the thing with the power 5. Pretty much every week one of them at least is delivering. Bar Suarez and RvP the same can not be said for the strikers.

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          1. rvp786
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            • 12 Years
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            now that sturridge has arrived on the scene it may change. until then im happy with the power 5 and feel confident going into the gameweek with them rather than without.

            people were saying take one out and upgrade to the likes of berba etc.

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

          I've no idea why people are moaning. I'm sticking with my plan of 3-4-3.

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

            3-5-2 all the way for me.

            I have this 'power 5' (Mata, Walcott, Fellaini, Michu, Bale) altho I didnt know it..

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

              Who do you value most Bale or Michu. I'm only having 4 mids.

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

                Probably Michu tbh, but thats more a value thing cos I've had him from the very start. I expect them to score roughly the same from here to the end....as long as Swansea dont give up after the carling cup and leage safety are acquired

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

      when James Collins gets a black flag in fpl

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    6. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I've heard it twice here and I do not like

      who invented it?

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

        I'd like to know this...

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      2. Gaz Downright
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        there was a power 5 sort of thing last season as well...

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

      Who 'are' the power 5 anyway?

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

        Bale Michu Fellaini Walcott Mata/Silva

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

          Silva is not a member, what has he done to justify even coming close? Cazorla is ahead of him in that queue, arguably even Hazard and Gerrard

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

          Aha, so theres a power 6, which instantly dismisses the power 5 non-sense

          It cant be a power 5 if its Silva/Mata.

          Anyway Gerrard has more points than Silva and Bale and is cheaper than both of them so it really is a crap notion. I give it another week or two when Aguero/Tevez start firing again, people wont want 5 mids then, at 8.9 Tevez will be irresistable

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      2. Gaz Downright
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        that's up to you (but it certainly isn't Silva ;))

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      3. perfectred8
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        i think its mata bale walcott fellaini michu ?

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    8. Djerbil
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      till Sneijder signs for Spurs

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    9. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      The power five are not just essential. They're quintessential. 🙂

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

        brilliant mate, too clever for here 😉

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

    If Fellaini goes to Chelsea and Swansea sign a striker, things might get very interesting around here 🙂

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

      if if if

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

      Fellaini will never go to chelsea. (Atleast not in jan)

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

      if Norwich signs Messi.... hmm...

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

        You mock, but Barca have just accepted a transfer fee from QPR for him. If the can convince him of their ambition, who knows? He may want to prove himself further...

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

          in Fifa 13?

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

    Little Johnny Frostbite!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsHKbd8rKfg

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  21. Gaz Downright
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    How will Wellington Paulista f*** up my defence this GW then? Anyone? Doosra?

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

      isnt he a striker?

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

    I have Walcott and Gibbs. After midweek are either Bale ➡ Cazorla or Ba ➡ Podolski worth considering? Bear in mind it will lead to a hit in week 24.

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

      I would recommend Ba to Podolski, as Cazorla isn't doing to well atm 🙂

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

        Leaning that way myself. Thanks for reply.

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  23. Hatter
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who is the best striker for the next 3 weeks, (Already got Suarez and RVP)
    A). Dzeko
    B). Tevez
    C). Sturridge
    D). Ba
    E). Podolski

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    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      maybe b

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

        Not Podolski for the DGW?

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

      Podolski

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

    Bunn Mingolet
    Gibbs Nasty Demel Wilson Dawson
    Walcott Mata Michu Felliani Guthrie
    RVP Sturridge Aguero

    What u guys reckon for WC team?

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

      Aguero is a bit risky, I'd say a better alternative would be Suarez whos scored more and is cheaper

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      it's nice

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

      BTW wheres Bale? Lol

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

      Sturridge is a knee-jerk, Guthrie will never give you any points, mata will not play every week, so you need a better 5th mid.

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    5. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      looks nice.

      not enough Bale mind

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

        went for fellaini over Bale, some wierd man love for Bale at the mo. Prefer balance without Bale

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  25. Iamjack
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    how nailed on tevez is now ??/

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

      Quite, he won't be rested unless Aguero is back and even then it is unlikely

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    2. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Kun could be back anytime now and Dzeko in form so will be back to the striker merry-go-round very soon

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    3. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      About as much as before.

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  26. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Just brought in Fellaini before he rises again tonight. Feels good to have the 'Fro back in my team. Decided to use my FT on him instead of another WHU DGWer. Already have 3 Arsenal and Demel which I think is enough DGW cover.

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

      good decision..

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      1. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. Yeah, Fellaini looks essential with Everton's next few fixtures and I have no other Everton cover at the moment.

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    2. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I got Nolan in my WC last week just to have Luiz over Azpi and also have someone in front 8 to bench. Looking like an awful decision right now. Afro will be back in my team post DGW.

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      1. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I brought in Collins in on my WC last week who replaced O'Brien (double facepalm) 😀

        WHU's defence is awful with their injuries, so not bringing anymore in there, and mids and forwards are as appetising as a shiit sandwich

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

    From this: a

    Mata Cazorla Nolan Michu (Scheneiderlin)
    RVP Saurez Tevez

    To this?: b

    Mata Cazorla Nolan Michu FELLAINI
    RVP AGUERO (cheapie)

    So basically Tevez and Saurez, or Aguero and Fellaini? Prob wildcarding at the last minute for GW25!

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

      Defo Tevez and Suarez how about Suarez and Fellaini?

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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Question to nasty owners. Are you keeping him post wildcard?

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

      depends

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

    *** Rotating Attacking Pairs ***

    Which would you prefer:

    1) Hernandez(Swansea) & Pog

    2) Puncheon & Ruiz

    3) None, that is far too abstract for me.

    .
    Both those pairs have decent rotation.

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Still wiping the vomit of my computer screen. Will answer shortly.

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

      Taarabt over Puncheon and Hernandez

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

        I think you've misunderstood... 🙂

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

          why?

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

            I think I'm superior to you as a Mata captainer vs. a Ba captainer so maybe you should follow my advice for the best

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

              Wow. Don't take it personally but i want CHEAP and ROTATING pairs. Taarabt costs more and does not rotate him them 😐

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

                I'm only kidding

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

                  And to answer you question, never consider Pog again in you life, also forget about Ruiz. Just go for the magic 15

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    3. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      all are a bit 'meh'

      I wouldnt bank on any of them delivering when i needed them to.

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

        Of course they are, they're cheap players! Puncheon has done well for me however. Using these gives you an uber team elsewhere. Rotation is power.

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

      considering 2) as it allows for a heap of cash to be spent elsewhere

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