Matchday Surgery

The Saturday Surgery

While Gameweek 35 looks, on paper, to be an ordinary ten-match affair, with another set of double fixtures looming, Fantasy managers will already be using transfers to prep their squads in advance.

They’ll be much debate on how much to commit one week early and whether strong single Gameweek assets should be neglected in favour of those treated to two matches in Gameweek 36.

Our Matchday Surgery chatroom is now open for those looking for some real-time reaction to their musings and dilemmas.

There is, of course, plenty to take in about the site. Details on our Scout Pick selections this week can be found here, while Paul outlined three explosive differentials who could not only fill the void left by Luis Suarez, but potentially help make up ground on mini-league rivals. The team news has been collected and collated, together with our thoughts on the likely weekend lineups. Finally, there’s the ScoutCast, where Granville and I review the week gone by and give our views on the where the profits will lie for the Gameweek ahead.

That should keep you occupied if you’re furiously catching up this morning. The chatroom will morph into the Dugout Discussion in time for the early kick-off at the Etihad. Sadly, due to family commitments this morning, the usual Pre-match Preamble has had to drop from my schedule today. This will return next week when normal service is resumed.

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

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  1. Granville
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    DDG or Foster?

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    1. Nopli
      • 12 Years
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      Foster
      I bought him yesterday for a 12 point hit 😉

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      1. Evans
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        Good one

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    2. Lateriser 12
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      The team in form i reckon Granny.

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    3. Declan-
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      Tough one. Probably Ddg

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    4. Evs
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      DDG.

      United cleansheet form. They still won't want to lose to the gunners today, title or not !

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        Tomorrow*

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        1. Evs
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          Aye, same thing 😛

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      2. RoysCallerAnne
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        Evs, replied to your e mail.

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        1. Evs
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          Thanks buddy, appreciated.

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    5. just a man
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      I fancy Arsenal to score.

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      1. Nopli
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        +1
        United CS at Emirates, I don't think so

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    6. La Roja
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      Has to be ddg

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    7. RoysCallerAnne
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      Foster. Sot/ Wba could easily end 0-0. Nowt to play for an' all that.

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  2. Nopli
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    Good Morning 🙂

    Play Berbilly or Martin ?
    Thanks

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    1. Declan-
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      Berba

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  3. Solenya
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    Preamble at 11?

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    1. Tibidabo
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      nope

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      1. Solenya
        • 12 Years
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        k, jst read the article

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    2. Demí
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      "Sadly, due to family commitments this morning, the usual Pre-match Preamble has had to drop from my schedule today. This will return next week when normal service is resumed."

      Source: http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/04/27/the-saturday-surgery-73

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      1. Lateriser 12
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        There is no way whatsoever we get early city team news? Any of the reporters give a sniff?

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        1. Demí
          • 13 Years
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          No. We never do

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          1. Lateriser 12
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            Tevez. Kun. Silva. Could you put percentages on chances of starting?

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            1. Stats King-@football2space
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              80, 60, 40 %

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            2. Demí
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              Okay but not sure how it helps..

              85
              80
              80

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          2. Stats King-@football2space
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            😉

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  4. Mclean as a Whistle
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    Also have a DDG conundrum.

    What do you think about...

    Sagna vs Boyce

    &

    DDG Vs Bunn

    Thoughts?

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  5. Threppence
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    Any news on Aguero starting?

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  6. I Am Nobody
    • 11 Years
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    Only 19 points ahead of Mini League rival. I hope Bale(C) is the right pick for this gameweek.

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    1. Declan-
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      So do I 🙂

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  7. What Else
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    Morning all,

    Luiz or Vert ?

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    1. Threppence
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      Luiz.

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    2. Mclean as a Whistle
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      Luiz for me.

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    3. Declan-
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      Vert

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    4. Stats King-@football2space
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      Luiz

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    5. TeamSteam
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      Vertongen. Way better fixtures, only the league to play for. Better attacking, yes i said it.

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  8. Sarnab
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    Choose:: (for gw36)

    1. Berba + Maloney + 4
    2. Kone + Silva (Bench Berba)
    3. Berba + Silva +4 (no wigan players)

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    1. Kuqi Monster
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      1

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    2. Lateriser 12
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      3.

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      1. Kuqi Monster
        • 13 Years
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        yeah, I change my mind - 3!

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  9. rollingstones
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    will defoe play?

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    1. Mclean as a Whistle
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      50/50

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  10. Plagued by indecision
    • 13 Years
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    Right. Tevez (c).

    If he rips it up I'll be loving it all weekend. If he doesn't, I'll feel sick all weekend waiting for Bale's inevitable brace and 2 assists...

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  11. Valar(Keith)
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    All sorted? not sure about my benching decisions or order..
    Ddg (Robles)
    Baines Nasty Rafael
    Bale(c) Wally Mata Maloney
    Tevez(vc) Mirallas Kone

    Robles Michu Dawson Sagna

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    1. Christina.
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      Nice.

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    2. Valar(Keith)
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      not likin my defense at all this week 🙁 .. nasty prob wont start and a manu double up vs arsenal does'nt seem right.. oh well.. what else can i do
      oh and 2.2 in the bank

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  12. JayBomb
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    Captain
    A Bale
    B Tevez
    C Hazard
    D Mata

    Ml leader will prob have Bale as captain 20 Pts behind ??? Help

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    1. Nopli
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      Mata

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    2. La Roja
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      D

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    3. Hybrid.power
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      Tevez

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    4. saint4life
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      20 is nothing with mega dgw coming up I'd stick with bale, if not then feces but its a gamble!

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    5. I Am Nobody
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      Mata

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    6. Stats King-@football2space
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      A

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  13. saint4life
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    Kompany (or any city defender) or Mata worth a hit?
    Slightly concerned Rafael won't play and my other 2 def are injured.

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  14. Hybrid.power
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    Bring in Caulker or Dawson?

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    1. Mclean as a Whistle
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      Spurs haven't a clean sheet in 9!
      If they are attacking defenders I ignore spurs def..

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  15. Mr Smith
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    Already bought in Maloney, Hart & Tevez for Suarez, DDG & Sissoko for an 8pt hit this week.

    Worth taking another 4pt hit to bring in Vert at the expense of Rafael, considering i'll be bringing in Mata next week for the double?

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  16. snowman
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    tevez or bale for captain... who would u go for?

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    1. YingYang
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      Went for Bale

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  17. r0nh
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    As the season draws to its climax, it appears that the majority of people are obtaining transfer point deductions with astonishing insouciance. 🙂

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Blame the DGWs.

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    2. Hybrid.power
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      It's all or nothing now

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    3. Black Knights
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      It's all or nothing time for a lot of people. Can't chase a lead if your team is too similar.

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    4. Evans
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      Great word insouciance and your not Wrong I'm doing an 8 pt hit for the following reasons

      1) ready for DGW
      2) as h2h leagues go into playoff mode I want to get my hits out of way before the gw

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    5. Nopli
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      Hits FTW 😉

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    6. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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      I've only taken 4 so hoping to climb with all the mad -8's and -12's.

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  18. Evans
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    Granville said something memorable in the podcast ( I know first time for everything )

    Anyway it was Defoe who just loves playing against Wigan

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    1. YingYang
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      Yeah, all we need now is for AVB to start him

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      1. Evans
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        I think he will

        Adebayor is quite frankly a plank

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  19. Plagued by indecision
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    Man City 4 - 0 West Ham

    Tevez 2 goals, 2 assists. Make it happen Gods of Fantasy Football.

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    1. Konig Luther
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      what will hapen with jussy?

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    2. Declan-
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      -1

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  20. Theseus
    • 11 Years
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    A) anichebe to kone (-4) and bench michu
    B) walcott to bale (-4) and bench michu (have cazorla)
    C) play michu as i expect anichebe not to play
    come on guys

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  21. Kuqi Monster
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    play michu or berbatov?

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    1. Theseus
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      michu

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    2. Dazspurs
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      Berbatov, can score from nothing.

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    3. PM
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      tricky one, but I think that Michu has been more dangerous generally so go with Michu. Everton have been tight defensively at home recently, so seem more likely to blanks Fulham...

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    4. Art Vandelay
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      Same dilemma here. Leaning towards playing Michu or doing Berba to Ba for a hit. 😀

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  22. PM
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    QUICK POLL, start:

    (A) Berbatov (at Everton); or

    (B) Jay Rodriguez (home v West Brom)

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      J Rod

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      1. Theseus
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        +1

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    2. afcblegend
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      Why would you not start all 3 strikers? But J-Rod

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  23. Ash
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    What's with the recent love with Mata? I thought it was a coinflip decision between him and Hazard, but looks like Mata is the pick over here.

    Not sure which one to get next week.

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    1. r0nh
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      His fixtures are shite too!

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      1. Ash
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        They are. If I wasn't protecting a minileague, I wouldn't get either of them. Not worth the hit at all.

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    2. Christina.
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      No one.

      Get Mata this week.

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  24. Dazspurs
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    Good Morning, am trying to sort my team and am looking for a bit of advice. Which of these combinations do you think will score the most points between now and the rest of the season?

    a) Hazard, Sessegnon & RVP

    b) Michu, Kompany & RVP

    c) Lampard, Benteke & Defoe

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  25. Ivz
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    Play Sissoko or maloney??

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    1. afcblegend
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      Ha! Snap. I'm not sure but leaning on Maloney

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  26. afcblegend
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    Quick one guys. Start Sissoko or Maloney?

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    1. Dazspurs
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      I'd choose Maloney

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  27. P&F
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    Someone please talk me off the ledge, on the verge of captaining NASRI! AHH

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    1. Theseus
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      dont

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  28. Christina.
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    Have a good everyone.

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      😕

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    2. Valar(Keith)
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      same to y... wait what? 🙂

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  29. YingYang
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    Who to bench?

    Fellaini, Wally or Maloney?

    Currently on Maloney

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  30. Torres76
    • 14 Years
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    Looks like Sturridge and Walcott could be shoehorned into many DGW teams and kept for the rest of the season

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