Matchday Surgery

The Saturday Surgery

After a fraught and frenzied double Gameweek schedule, this weekend brings us back down to earth with the simple pleasures of a single set of fixtures. While that reels in our expectations, the pressure is still on to squeeze out every last point from the Gameweek, whilst keeping one eye on the next double header arriving in a fortnight’s time.

While some will be looking to consolidate after enjoying their recent three-figure haul, others will be assessing the damage of double Gameweek gambles gone bad – wondering if their squads can be reassembled to cope with the tests that remain.

We’re here to help. This week’s “Scout Picks” are laid on a platter for you just here, while those seeking emergency measures can perhaps find a game-changer amongst our selection of “Differentials”. With all the team news, together with our predicted lineups collated for you just here, you’ve plenty to absorb if you’re playing catch-up this morning.

Of course, our “Matchday Surgery” chatroom is also now open to welcome those who seek some real-time solutions to their dilemmas.

Our first “Dugout Discussion” of the Gameweek begins around 2.45 ahead of today’s kick-offs. A leisurely “Pre-match Preamble” is on its way shortly.

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

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  1. Teahupo'o
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    2nd

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Well done 🙂

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      1. Teahupo'o
        • 12 Years
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        😉

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  2. joelfreeborn
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Play Sturridge or Fellaini?

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    1. Fenners
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Fellaini for me

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    2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      I think both well do well

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Sturridge, against old club.

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  3. Fenners
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Would you play mata over benteke?

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

      I think so

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    2. karankachiefs
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      100%

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    3. Pap Le Cissier
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Tempting given Matas rep for picking up points on the road

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  4. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Huge gameweek. Good luck everyone.

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Thx. I dont reciprocate

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Feeling comfortable across the ditch?

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 day ago

          I have a feeling its gonna be one tight clash with no real differentials on display this week.

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

        Well I guess you need the luck more 😉

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    2. Eboue
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      And to you, make or break time

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    3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      You too Giggsy.

      Any gambles for you this week?

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        I've saved my transfer this week. I guess Rooney(C) could be considered a gamble, but I don't see it that way 🙂

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        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 day ago

          Fair enough. I can see both RVP and Roondog hitting the onion bag this GW

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
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      You too, vice.

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    5. @FPLStrategist
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      That are your thoughts about these transfers. Each are for a hit.

      Mirallas to Lukaku
      Fellaini to Bale

      Both dgw 36 players

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      1. karankachiefs
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Wouldn't do both for a hit. Probably just the first.

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

        I'd keep Mirallas against Sunderland and keep the 4 points. Bale might be worth it.

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        1. rdpx
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 day ago

          everyone seems to have forgotten that Sunderland are rubbish.

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  5. Teahupo'o
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Only one decision this week. Bench Maloney or Berbatov?

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    1. Bolt-on
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Maloney

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    2. Voodoo
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Berb on pens so would have to say Maloney

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      1. emperikal
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Maloney on pens as well.

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        1. Voodoo
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 day ago

          Is he? Didn't realise. Still say bench him though over Berba

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

          You sure about that? 😉

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    3. Teahupo'o
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Thanks gents. Maloney benched for now...

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  6. Thick Of It
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Bench 1:
    Sagna
    Zaba
    Enrique?

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    1. Art Vandelay
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Virtually same dilemma except GJ instead of JE. Benching Zaba, I think...

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      1. Thick Of It
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        It is a tough one, damn us for having such good teams. The fear is that City have been great defensively recently and Spurs have been in a bit of a poor run

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    2. Gizmo
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      tough

      Sagna, just because the other 2 are quite attacking (and he's cheapest 😉 )

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      1. Thick Of It
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        And due to the dgw I have Caz and Arteta in midfield, so too many eggs. Sagna benched it is

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  7. Voodoo
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    My rival has Baines and Fellaini as do I. Im tryna catch him up (he's 70 points ahead). Worth playing Maloney over Fellaini?

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    1. @FPLStrategist
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Yes I think so

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    2. Bolt-on
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Definately

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  8. karankachiefs
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Chances of Monreal playing?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Posh spice.

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  9. Seal
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    sissoko or fellani out for michu?

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    1. joelfreeborn
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Sissoko out

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    2. Gizmo
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Sissoko most prob. But don't think Fellaini will be far behind in going

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      I did Sissoko. Fella gets one more chance.

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  10. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    @ doos, you may have to drop me to the bench if its an issue, but it feels right this week

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Bit late for that... deadline was midnight

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  11. Locarno
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    ONE Scout pick. Should probably captain him.

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    1. Gizmo
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Do you not know anything about the scout picks? 😉 You're in for a great week!

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      1. Konig Luther
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        that's true... less i have, means more points

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  12. adams_6
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    When is the week's best article? in about 20 mins?

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  13. TheAcestarr
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc2C1mJE3FY

    I need your help guys- what's the name of the song at 34:00 minute

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Know the song, don't know the name....

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      1. TheAcestarr
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        ............

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        1. Granville
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 1 day ago

          I answered you. It's called 'Miss you like crazy'.

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          1. TheAcestarr
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 1 day ago

            Alright, got it mate, cheers, I'll stop asking...

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            1. Granville
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              • 14 Years
              11 years, 1 day ago

              No worries. Got any others?

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              1. TheAcestarr
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 1 day ago

                nah, thats it~~

                But I got a question regarding FPL. Should I start Zaba or Azpil?

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                1. Granville
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                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 1 day ago

                  Close one. Zabaleta for me.

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                  1. TheAcestarr
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 1 day ago

                    Which team do you think will relegate? (Excluding Reading and QPR)

                    I think Newcastle actually has a chance...

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                  2. TheAcestarr
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 1 day ago

                    Is it just me or do you guys do really like Pardew? I find him pretty damn cocky.

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

            That's the one. 🙂

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    2. Thick Of It
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Why have you made me listen to that? Feel like I need a wooly jumper, a mug of cocoa and a pair of slippers now.

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  14. UnitednationsXI
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Still confused...sigh

    ddg
    baines davies riether (clark harte)
    michu wally fellaini santi (maloney)
    rvp berb giroud

    A: riether + berb >> jones/fig/dawson + tevez (-4)..leaves me just enuf funds to do santi >> bale today
    B: harte >> ridgewell
    C: harte + berb >> ridgewell + lukaku (-4)
    D: save FT

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    1. Pap Le Cissier
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      B out of those but I wouldnt even consider wba def

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      1. karankachiefs
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        WBA have good next 4 fixtures tbf.

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        1. Pap Le Cissier
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          • 11 Years
          11 years, 1 day ago

          Dont trust their def and obly 2 wins at home from 7

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      2. UnitednationsXI
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        • 12 Years
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        i was leaning towards A

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  15. Pap Le Cissier
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    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Only question of the morning

    Looking ahead to gw36, is it worth bringing in Lukaku or Jone for Giroud or Berbatov?

    Tempted to hold off this weej but getting the 11.30 jitters!!

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    1. Revival
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      I Berba > Lukaku last night. His 3 two pointers in a row convinced me it time to get rid.

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  16. SpinyNorman [*_*]
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Captain Bale or Giroud??

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    1. Pap Le Cissier
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Bale!!

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      1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Exactly what I wanted to hear! Thanks

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  17. Mílanista
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Thoughts on Lampard starting tomorrow?

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    1. Pap Le Cissier
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Good if Maccy Ds is closed

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

      50/50 not favoured in big games at the moment and played Fulham midweek

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      1. Mílanista
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        • 12 Years
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        Sorry but you're benched again. Was a tight call but the lack of Utd attack was decisive.

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  18. Revival
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    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Chances of Evans playing?
    Clyne or Wilson come in if he dosen't

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    1. Demelbrush
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      0. it's going to be the same team according to SAF. Or was it squad?

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      1. Revival
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        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Squad, and in the team news section here they reckon he will start over Vidic.

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  19. Demelbrush
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    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    DDG Bunn
    Enrique Davies Zab Martin Clyne
    Coutinho Cazorla Fellaini Mata Walcott
    Suarez RVP Pog

    last minute transfer to get in michu?

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    1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      No need

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

      You have a good midfield as it is. Fellaini or Caz to Michu if you feel strongly about it.

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  20. Dennis
    • 14 Years
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    Will Lukaku play?

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    1. Demelbrush
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      It's a long shot.

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  21. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Rafael/Harte/Fellaini/RVP
    to
    Zab/Vert/Bale/Kone

    staggered over 2 weeks with 8 points of hits.

    worth it?

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  22. wimiw
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    play clyne or luiz?

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    1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Seriously?!

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    2. Revival
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Luiz, he will be on free kicks so guaranteed some shots at goal.

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  23. Mind över Mata
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    All set before l set off for the Fulham game?:

    DDG
    Sagna, Demel, Enrique
    Walcott, Michu (vc), Mata, Fellaini
    RVP (c), Suarez, Berbatov

    3.9; Maloney, Zaba, Wilson

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    1. Pap Le Cissier
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Long time no.see!! Hows your rank faring?

      And yes

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      1. Mind över Mata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Long time indeed, doing well thanks rank wise - but not the lofty heights of some on here

        Best of luck this week

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

      All set. I know he's not your Arsenal mid but cheer Santi on will you? 😉

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      1. Mind över Mata
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Certainly will! He was my player last week

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  24. Gizmo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    deGea
    Baines Zabaleta Sagna
    Cazorla Fellaini Michu Hazard
    Rvp Suarez Benteke

    Subs: Maloney Wilson Pearce

    0FT 1.0m

    A) Good to go?
    B) Cazorla -> Bale (-4)
    C) Benteke -> Kone (-4)*

    *Bear in mind I will be doing C most likely FOR A HIT at some point before DGW

    Thanks 😀

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    1. Pap Le Cissier
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Be tempted with getting bale

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  25. Lao Tzu
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Bench Piennar or Sissoko?

    I already have Baines and Fellaini

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    1. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Sissoko, Sunderland without Bardsley at right back, that left flank is going to the main attacking threat for Everton and Sissoko is a fat lump, but in reality you should take a 8pt hit Sissoko + Pienaar ---> Pilkington and Puncheon...

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  26. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    is bale price locked? nice!

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  27. markieffm
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Just one question this week?

    Cazorla >Michu ?????

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    1. gervinhosforehead
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      not worth it caz could tear fulham apart!!

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  28. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    for t!ts sake.. dont go weird on me now fpl website.. i still gotta decide who to bench from maloney and fellaini

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      It still amazes me how late people leave their decisions. I'm still haunted by the site crash at the beginning of last season 🙂

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

        exactly, i missed a week cos of that lol
        now as soon as the deadlines passed i pick my next team

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      2. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        not really bothered tbh.. transfer made, captain done, startin 11 decided.. just wrestlin with the maloney/fellaini one.. dont mind who starts if i'm locked out

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    2. Granville
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      I find it's always best to go with your first decision, so leave it how it is.

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        maloney it is then.. 🙂

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  29. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    How close is Lamps to the record?

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    1. Mílanista
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      2 to equal it, you getting him this week or soon?

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Not this week, but he is in my thoughts for the double.

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        1. Mílanista
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 day ago

          I'll be getting him next week. Considered it today but not sure it's right this week.

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    2. Real Socially Distant
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      I think 3 goals. he better get it as ive had him in last 2 gw!!!

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  30. UnitednationsXI
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    1) Lukaku or Tevez for the dgw??
    2) would you do berbs >> lukaku/tevez (-4)

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    1. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      1 Tevez
      2 only if you decide on Lukaku

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      1. UnitednationsXI
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        why no hit on tevez...

        i will have to take a hit at some point till gw36 so might as well take it now as berbs has two hard games...

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