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. AK ⭐
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    This whole power 5 thing is beyond me. In fact, I'm going with a heavy defense of Baines, Luiz and Gibbs. 2 mid-priced forwards and a cheap mid. Love the team tbh.

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    1. Chris_White
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      each to his own. i am quite fond of the 5-man midfield myself

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    2. athleticbilbobaggins
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      Baines? Why not Evra, AK ?

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      1. AK ⭐
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        A fan of Baines tbh. And love those fixtures, his luck has to change soon.

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        1. athleticbilbobaggins
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          Fair enough. Everton even kept a cleansheet this weekend. 😯 But am not sure why Evra is not in anyone's thinking.

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          1. AK ⭐
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            He's getting the odd goal yes, but United aren't keeping many clean sheets too, Baines is on penalties, free kicks, better value as it stands.

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            1. I am not a smart guy
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              As an Evra owner, it is very nice to hear people thinking those goals are odd 🙂

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    3. Pinoche
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      That's my team!

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      1. AK ⭐
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        Great minds.. 🙂

        What does it look like?

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    4. Nopli
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      My new power 5 :

      Mata Bale Fellaini Nolan & Maloney

      Better than the original one 😉

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    5. Jude Rooney
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Not for me - be at least 2 of the 5 considered surplus to requirements by the end if the month

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    6. Spencer
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looking at playing mostly 3-4-3 benching the cheap midfielder?

      Seems most logical to me.

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      1. AK ⭐
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        Yes, I think there's a lot of value in mid-priced forwards. Eg: Ba, Dzeko, Sturridge, yes their nailed on-ness is a bit of a concern sometimes, but if you can wok that out, the team can do wonders.

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        1. Spencer
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          Totally agree.

          Think I'm going with something similar, at least in the interim, so I can save a WC.

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    7. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Normally, I'd be with you in thinking a packed expensive mid line-up is inflexible and not worth it but when you have the likes of Mata, Bale, Walcott, Michu and Fellaini who are pratically out and out forwards or in-the-hole, it's really like playing with 7 forwards. You have to like those chances of sccoring.

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      1. AK ⭐
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        You know it's going to change soon, the Spanish trio of Cazorla, Mata and Silva got a bit popular too, but look where we are now.

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        1. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
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          Good thing about having expensive mids is that it's easy to downgrade or switch sideways to the more in-form mid. THough I agree nothing stays constant in FPL and who knows what next week's trend will turn out to be 🙂

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    8. SC not pearls before swine
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      Hmm, double mid-priced forwards is interesting because that's what I'm looking at for the next couple weeks. But I'm thinking I will want 2 of RVP/Rooney/Aguero when the last two are fit.

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    9. Jimbo123
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Are you confident going without Bale longer term?

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      1. AK ⭐
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        I'm really not. But you can't have them all.. Well you can, but I'm really not a fan of the power 5.

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  2. cassanata
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    For those with Suarez are you going to captain him or a DGW player?

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    1. Tadic is the new Eriksen
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      walcott

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      1. Jude Rooney
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        same

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    2. athleticbilbobaggins
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      Santi.

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      1. The Dom-Bastic scale
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        is fantasy poo poo

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        1. athleticbilbobaggins
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          See you after the DGW. Same time. Lets compare our captain scores. 😛

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          1. The Dom-Bastic scale
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            Haha sure thing boss!

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        2. Locarno
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          Santi takes more of the set-pieces. Great shout for the DGW captaincy.

          Not as good a shout as, say, Nolan, but....

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          1. Jude Rooney
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            11 years, 2 months ago

            What set pieces? Walcott and Wilshere take them.....

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    3. heartsattack
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Was gonna but Walcott. Buoyed by captaining Mata over Bale (my original choice) this week.

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  3. Craig
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    Team linked, Bale and Kone to Walcott and Lukaku look good for a 4pt hit?

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    1. Iamjack
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      why out bale :O

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      1. Craig
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        One weeker, gunna WC after that

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      2. heartsattack
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        To get Walcott and Lukaku. Good moves.

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    2. Chris_White
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      Yes

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  4. Very Messi
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    Goodbye santa hat grav test

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  5. Pabster
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Dzeko or Podolski for the next gameweek only. Pick one.

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    1. Disco Stu
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Think you got to go Podolski. Dzeko a minor risk now with Aguero's return

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    2. footballoholic
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      Pod

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    3. Locarno
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      Has to be the German. He's got maybe 140mins to score points, whereas Dzeko has - at most - 90, and Aguero's coming back.

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  6. AAAAA
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    (A)Billy Jones to Sagna

    OR

    (B)Suarez to Pod

    I know getting rid of Suarez versus Norwich doesn't sound great but then with Sturridge's playing time Suarez may not be that valuable.

    Also I will wildcard after the gw so I can get him back.

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  7. The Dom-Bastic scale
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    Any non RVP owners left or am I waiving my flag around alone? The whole world seems to have him which makes watching UTD games unbearable.

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    1. Locarno
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      Raise hand.

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      1. The Dom-Bastic scale
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        Do you watch UTD games?

        I can't. So I get a bit of paper, cover the screen and when I am feeling brave enough I remove it to check his (UTD's) score.

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        1. Locarno
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          I watch them to cheer on the other team. Not having much luck with that lately...

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        2. rvp786
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          you have done well without him. well played. why dont you bring him in if its unbearable??

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          1. The Dom-Bastic scale
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            Because in the real world I would get laughed at endlessly if I joined his camp with my friends and became one of the RVP (C) gang. Aside from the laughs, 14.1 is too much.

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    2. J0E
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      If you are on twitter you should follow @ffscout_andy and the hashtag #norvpexperiment. He's getting some good scores without RVP. You are not alone.

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      1. The Dom-Bastic scale
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        Not on twitter. But shall see if I can view his material without signing. Thanks!

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    3. Nopli
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      Just got him this week on my wildcard 😉 .

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      1. The Dom-Bastic scale
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        At 14m? Can you afford to feed the rest of your players paying that!?

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        1. Nopli
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah i have got a pretty decent side if you ask me.

          Solid defence Having 2 big hitter (might even get 3 if i downgrade Ivanovic and get Gibbs & Nasty)

          Power 3 + Maloney+ Nolan (Not bad)

          RVP + Cisse + Fletcher 🙂

          Team Linked

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  8. Locarno
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    I'd love to take a gamble on Diaby, but don't have any midfield spots left. Think he could bag 12-15 points in the DGW.

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    1. athleticbilbobaggins
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      😯

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      1. rvp786
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        with his injury record u will be lucky to bag 12-15mins of playing time from him

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        1. footballoholic
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          😀

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          1. Jude Rooney
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            Like it...

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    2. Disco Stu
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      I was thinking the same thing as I'm trying to sneak one last cheap DGW player in. It's looking like either Diaby or Joe Cole

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  9. Iamjack
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    lost in last page..

    ba to whom for long term...got 9.4

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    1. Iamjack
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      option available.....tevez.defoe..lukaku..podolski..

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      1. Absinthe Minded
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        Keep Ba?
        I'm planning front 8
        Wally, Michu, Mata, Bale, Sterling
        RVP, lukaku/lambert, suarez
        at the mo

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    2. Root
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Fletcher

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  10. Jonah Takalua
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Power 5 everybody lets all have the matching teams

    We need a specific power 5 article to explain ways of affording it too

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  11. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hmm, AJ, Back in his City days he was 8 PPG player. If he can back to anything near that he could force his way into my plans. His form has certainly picked up. But since Michu is nailed on in my team, I'd have to see evidence of him outperforming Fellaini or Walcott before I got him back

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    1. AK ⭐
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Which looks risky as of now tbh.

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  12. Chris_White
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone thought of bringing in Rooney prior to SOT? I might double up with RVP, their fixtures look tasty for a while there...

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    1. heartsattack
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      Don't have RVP but planning on Rooney if he's fit.

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    2. SC not pearls before swine
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      Yeah, he's looking really affordable. Long term, Aguero/Rooney over RVP/Ba looks really tempting to me.

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    3. The Chosen One...
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      yep, i'm thinking Roon + RVP for that game but using my wc to get rid

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      1. Chris_White
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        I would do that too if I was gonna WC after. I might take a punt and then switch to Aguero after

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  13. Ferris Bueller
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Lukaku worth a punt in your opinion? Had enough of Berba and, with City and Utd for Fulham in the next three and Villa this GW for WBA, wonder if now's his time.

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    1. Donnie Chen
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lukaku is a better bet than Berbatov for me. He even lucked out at home to Wigan. For that reason, I'm out.

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      1. Ferris Bueller
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers Donnie. Who are you considering getting in for Berba? Or already set on Lukaku? I can't see passed him at the moment, 9 goals to date in approx 950 mins playing time...that's a great record.

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    2. SC not pearls before swine
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      Long term fixtures aren't the best, but I'm really tempted to get him. He's a goalscoring machine if he continues to get the minutes.

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    3. Jimbo123
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      Looked good on Sat, but don't like his fixtures....

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      1. bitterandstout
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          +1

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    4. athleticbilbobaggins
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      Don't get the Walcott love in. Don't think he will start as striker after his awful performance yesterday. Might go back to being right winger after the transfer window closes. How he is being talked about in the same breath as Michu and Fellaini is beyond me.

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      1. Donnie Chen
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        I agree - a streaky player, like a lesser Bale. Points come in spikes. I prefer the regular cashpoints that are Fellaini, RVP etc

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      2. Locarno
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        Because he's getting 180 minutes - the other two are getting 90 each. Simple maths.

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        1. athleticbilbobaggins
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          Nope. He is being talked about as one of the "power five" long term. Not just for the DGW.

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          1. Absinthe Minded
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            price over Cazorla only
            i would have Caz over him only for price

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      3. VagnerLove
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        Yeah he's a class apart... ^^

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      4. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        Giroud will get his place back in time...they can't just leave their only proper striker on the bench.

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        1. Donnie Chen
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          agree

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          1. I am not a smart guy
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            agree, Giroud will get back after Arsenal loses both games in DGW

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      5. AK ⭐
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        Actually, he wants to play upfront, Wenger knows this, and he won't sign a contract until he's offered that role upfront. He should continue up-top for me.

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        1. athleticbilbobaggins
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          I don't know. Feel the experiment is done. Don't care about the contract but Giroud is a far superior player in the striker position and Arsenal need to win games desperately now.

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        2. Donnie Chen
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          He's a decent box finisher when he's on his game but he hasn't got the weaponry of Giroud. Giroud heads like a piston hammer.

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          1. Donnie Chen
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            Unfortunately he runs a bit like one, but you know.

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      6. HelloSidney
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        Becuase he's OOP and scoring for fun? It's too hard to say long term whether he's a shoe-in but it's dnagerous not to have him.

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      7. Crouch Potato!
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        Wouldn't describe his performance as awful, more understandable, 10 men of Arsenal against a top side, limited to few attacks. Also only for top defending from Lescott would have scored.

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        1. athleticbilbobaggins
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Giroud had more touches in his cameo than Walcott had in 90 plus mins. For me, he was awful.

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      8. bitterandstout
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          As an Arsenal Fan I've never understood the Feo love either. I don't fancy him doing anything v Chelski, not certain he can do enough against the Hammers to justify his existence.

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      9. ViperStripes
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Is it time to get rid of Defoe?

        Probably bring in Podolski until play Winter WC

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        1. athleticbilbobaggins
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          Might as well. I would.

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      10. jacob.toye
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        http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/826836/event-history/22/

        I'd love a little advice guys. I've already done Bale -> Walcott this week and wondering if I should do one of:

        A. Luiz and Puncheon -> R Martin & Santi Cazorla (-8 points), then Santi -> Bale next week.
        B. Nothing this week. Luiz and Puncheon -> R Martin & Bale (-4).
        C Nothing this week. Luiz -> Martin R next week. Week after Puncheon -> Bale. (No points penalty)

        I want to bring Bale back into the squad in the coming weeks. Thinking maybe the return of the DGW will cancel out the points drop.

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        1. Donnie Chen
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          C for me

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        2. ViperStripes
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          Have you played your Winter WC yet?

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          1. jacob.toye
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            Yup.

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      11. VagnerLove
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        Ba to Pod for the DGW?

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        1. Donnie Chen
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          I think so. Wait till their FA cup game has been and gone Weds though...

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        2. Very Messi
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          Seems to be the way to go

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      12. Thomass
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        What are Mata points predictions??

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        1. Locarno
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          He's got 14 now. I reckon he'll have 14 on Thursday.

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        2. Donnie Chen
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          As he's my captain I'm hoping for 20 (40) at least

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        3. rvp786
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          tbh id just be glad when and if i see his name in starting line up

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        4. Very Messi
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          1 He will get rested knowing benitez

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          1. Donnie Chen
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            I doubt it, he was subbed off on 75 - that has "starting Wednesday" written all over it.

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            1. Locarno
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              To me, it has "taking off my best player when the game is beyond doubt" written all over it. Don't think Wednesday came into Rafa's thinking.

              I hope I'm wrong, because I also gave him the armband.

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        5. Nopli
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          10 more which makes it 24 for the DGW 🙂

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      13. La Roja
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        Jude Rooney doing well mate, congrats.

        Right behind you 😉

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      14. heartsattack
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        GERVINHOOOOOOO!

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        1. La Roja
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          😯

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        2. athleticbilbobaggins
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          Gervinho is Ivory Coast's penalty taker. 😯

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          1. heartsattack
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            Mr Reliable 😆

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            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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              He's no Drogba

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              1. heartsattack
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                Aye no arguments there.

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      15. Tadic is the new Eriksen
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        How does this look?

        Berbatov > Podolski
        Azpilicueta > Gibbs

        for a 4 point hit?

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      16. PC ALLSTARS
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Hey Guys what do u think of my WC team?

        Bego Bunn
        Ivan Baines Verm
        Theo Santi Nolan Michu
        Rvp Tevez C Cole

        Subs Punch B Davies Marria

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        1. Tadic is the new Eriksen
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          defence far too strong

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          1. PC ALLSTARS
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            11 years, 2 months ago

            I know but i've made a fair bit on Ivan, Baines should score well and Verm could be a good punt! Could get Gibbs?

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        2. athleticbilbobaggins
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Who will C Cole become after the DGW?

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          1. PC ALLSTARS
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            11 years, 2 months ago

            Prob just bench CCole & play Punch or B Davies!

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      17. Yxz
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        A) Bale/Mata Out for Fellaini
        B) Bale/Mata + Berbatov Out for Fellaini + Suarez (-4)
        C) Bale/Mata + Berbatov + Luiz Out for Fellaini + Suarez + Gibbs (-8)

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      18. rvp786
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        to those who say they cant afford rvp now that he is 14m its a myth.

        people still bring in michu whos risen 1.8m above his original value.

        people still bring in suarez who is roughly a million above his original value.

        theres a few more examples too. its never too late to bring in anyone esp a machine like rvp

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

          rvp has only risen 1m above his original value so its similar to the likes of suarez

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        2. VagnerLove
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Bringing the top/2nd top midfield for £8m doesn't ruin your team £14m in one player does. You basically have to field RVP 8 decent players and 6 bench fodders.

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

            most people brought in rvp at 13-13.5m. its only an extra 0.5m-1m. same as every other play who has risen

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      19. VagnerLove
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Anyone notice how since Lucas as has been for Liverpool, Gerrard has been getting attacking returns (last 6GW he's earned 55 points), yet no one ever mentions him?

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        1. VagnerLove
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Back* from injury

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

          Gerrard is getting plenty of notice on here

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      20. El Muñeco
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        In my opinion as an arsenal fan I think the following will happen in the DGW;
        Giroud to start against WHM
        Kos to start against che and Mert against WHM
        Pod to play a total of around 120 mins
        Caz to drop deeper with no arteta

        Walcott is the only real 'safe' option imo. I would go wilshere for differential.

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        1. heartsattack
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Won't Diaby just slot in where Arteta was meaning Caz unaffected?

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

            Yes

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          2. El Muñeco
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            11 years, 2 months ago

            Diaby much more conventional box to box like vieira was. Caz played the role at Malaga but I mean that there will not be a single pivot when there is arteta. All three will share attacking responsibilities rather than santi as a 10.

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

              and defensive responsibilities

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        2. HelloSidney
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, I have Mert and I thought that might happen. I'd settle for that tbh. He's likely to play against the aeriel threat of WHU.

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      21. Beautiful Game
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        wildcard(24th gamewk) draft no 4:

        bunn,bego
        zaba,evra,cashley,devies,wilson
        mata,bale,michu,fellaini,guthrie
        rvp,tevez,pod

        btw thinking fellaini/AJ

        wat do u guys reckon????

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        1. Beautiful Game
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          *davies

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

          Getting Evra is just chasing points for me. I'd spend the extra cash for Baines or downgrade to Rafael/Evans. Tevez is a huge rotation risk and Podolski is out of position, and not in the good way.

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          1. Beautiful Game
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            11 years, 2 months ago

            oops...it will be pog!!!!

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

              Oh. Then in that case, don't like doubling up on Guthrie/Pog. In spite of the last couple weeks, Pog is not good enough to start every week.

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      22. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I have a strong feeling that bpth Demba Ba and Torres are going to be in the starting lineup against Soton.

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

          Benitez changing his 4-2-3-1 formation which he stuck to since his Valencia days 11 years ago? I wouldn't bet on it.

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          1. AK ⭐
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            11 years, 2 months ago

            I know, but then there's this strong intuition I have. Let's see. I really want Ba to start though.

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        2. heartsattack
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Won't happen imo.

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      23. Canadian Football
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Just downloaded the FPL app for blackberry....it is pretty handy. Good App. for 0.99

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        1. Acquafresca
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          whats it called?

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        2. bitterandstout
            11 years, 2 months ago

            another great app is Differential FPL, I know it runs on Android also 99p.

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        3. toxik
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          For next week:

          Mig (Guzan)

          Demel Gibbs Shaw (Harte, Luiz)

          Walcott (c), Cole J, Pienaar, Punch, Mata

          Ba RVP (Berba)

          Was thinking Ba to Pod? and is Berba likely to score away at Man City? swap him for Punch maybe? Is defence ok Luiz for Shaw?

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