Moving Target

Moving Target – Oussama Assaidi

Stoke boss Mark Hughes added to his options on the flank earlier this week by snapping up Oussama Assaidi from Liverpool on a season-long loan deal. The 25-year-old becomes the third summer arrival since Hughes’ installation at the Britannia, following the acquisition of defenders Erik Pieters and Marc Muniesa – in an interview with the Potters official website, the Moroccan revealed he was much in demand before opting to join up with the Staffordshire outfit:

“I had a number of options available to me but I really feel that this is the best one for me. I am excited about what the season holds for us. I spoke to the manager here, he told me his hopes for the season and how he sees me fitting into the team and he made it a very attractive move for me to be honest. He plays football the right way, the way that I want to play, and it was quite an easy decision for me to make in the end. I came to the game on Saturday and watched the match and I was impressed. I feel I can fit in here well and help the team to progress.”

The History

A product of the AZ Alkmaar youth academy, Assaidi’s career began in the Dutch second-tier with Omniworld back in 2006. Over the course of a couple of seasons, he registered three goals from 36 appearances before making his way to De Graafschap ahead of the 2008/09 season. Assaidi’s first year at the club produced just a couple of goals from 16 appearances but after netting five times in as many games at the start of the following campaign, he was purchased by Heerenveen prior to the closer of the summer transfer window.

The Moroccan took time to settle in his new surrounds, with just one goal and three assists from 20 league games but stepped up significantly the year after. Assaidi racked up nine goals and 13 assists from 31 top-flight matches and followed that up with 10 goals and seven assists over 27 games in 2011/12. Having played a single match for the Dutch club at the start of last season, he was snapped up by Liverpool for a fee of around £2.4m but failed to impress new Reds boss Brendan Rodgers – all four of his league appearances arrived courtesy of the subs bench.

The Prospects

After falling firmly behind the likes of Philippe Coutinho and Raheem Sterling for a role on Liverpool’s left, the move to the Britannia certainly looks in the Moroccan’s best interests. Granted, Stoke have no shortage of wide men to provide competition – Matthew Etherington has started both league games thus far, while Michael Kightly and fit-again Brek Shea are also in the mix.

Crucially, though, Assaidi’s speed on the flank may help edge him ahead in Hughes’ thinking as the new man in charge looks to inject a little more urgency to his side’s play out wide. Upon completion of the deal, the Potters boss explained:

“He’s an exciting player, who has great pace and is very direct and will certainly add another dimension to what we already have at the Club.”

Certainly, Etherington’s failure to produce a single goal or assist over the entirety of the previous campaign suggests he’s at risk from the new arrival, with Hughes desperate to add more directness to his attacking options as he attempts to introduce a slicker, more possession-based approach to the Potters’ play. Assaidi’s stats across his last couple of full seasons in Holland certainly highlight his capabilities and, if given a run of regular games, may be one to consider. Already handed a 45-minute debut in last night’s Capital One Cup win over Walsall, his performance was hailed by Hughes, who has already tipped him to be a crowd favourite.

Coming in at just 4.9 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and 4.2 in the Sky Sports game, Assaidi could potentially hand Fantasy managers a real budget option for their five-man midfields over the season ahead. At present, though, with more secure options such as Cardiff’s Peter Whittingham or Hull’s Robbie Brady in the same price bracket, we’ll be happy to keep our distance until Hughes’ intentions for the new boy become apparent. An upcoming run of matches which see the Potters play West Ham and Arsenal away and welcome City to the Britannia will certainly deter any initial suitors, affording us time to assess Assaidi’s impact before contemplating any possible transfer in.

Further Reference

Oussama Assaidi Transfer Markt Page

Oussama Assaidi Wikipedia

Oussama Assaidi YouTube

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  1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Walcott or Soldado captain?

    I think it'll be open and will be one that suits Soldado as extremely previous games have been very defensive.

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    1. Chris_White
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      Walcott

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    2. The King
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      I've got both, and I'm going Theo at the moment. I think the game will be typically open as well.

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    3. Podge
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      I think it'll b tight as a frogs arse with neither team wanting to lose

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      1. Herman Toothrot
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        More importantly both teams will want to win.

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        1. Podge
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          Supporters yes, managers will be very happy with a draw at this stage

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    4. andres
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      fair point,

      now I will have to put soldado in the mix with silva and wally...

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      1. Herman Toothrot
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        Try having Soldado, Silva, Wally, Dzeko and RvP

        Not a clue who I should captain

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        1. andres
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          when in doubt...

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          1. Herman Toothrot
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            I think the weakened Liverpool defence certainly tips the odds into RvPs favor.

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  2. the axolotl
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    what a difference a few years makes. from 2008, spurs trying to get downing with bale as part payment. And middlesborough said no 🙂

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/tottenham-hotspur/3775479/Spurs-must-lose-Gareth-Bale-to-land-Stewart-Downing-Football.html

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  3. Demí
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    @milesstarforth 2m
    Pardew on Cabaye: 'I've said to Yohan that I expect him to play this weekend (against Fulham).'

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    1. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
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      Too right. Bloody cheek by Cabaye.

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  4. BelfastBoyo
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    Many people playing their WC during the international break?

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    1. andres
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      I might, depending on how gw3 goes and if thera are any exciting transfers

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      1. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
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        I'm with Andres. I think it will be a good time to play it, but need some extra info from GW3 before I determine whether it's the best time for me.

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        1. Pasqualinho
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          But, to more directly answer your question - yes, many people will play their WC during the first break. As far back as I can remember, it has always been the most popular week to play it - and significantly so. I don't see this year being any different.

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          1. BelfastBoyo
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            Thanks mate. Played it last year and it worked well, hope it goes well this year too

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  5. Demí
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    @lee_ryder 2m
    Loic Remy is set for a bench role against Fulham

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  6. Rinseboy
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    Anyone transfered out Mirallas this week? if so who for?

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    1. andres
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      not yet, will do so after cardiff. Will downgrade to brady to dzeko to tekkers

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    2. Jackson123
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      I wildcarded in the end so it didnt matter as the whole team changed, but Nolan could be a good straight swap.

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    3. BelfastBoyo
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      Gonna do it next week maybe

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    4. gentlemanlyconduct
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      He gets another game for me.

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    5. Dogba
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      Given him 2-3 GWs more, not really a priority. Might look into Mirallas -> Lampard.

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      1. Dogba
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        Of course, good stats could definitely stave off his execution.

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  7. Jackson123
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    Good to go for this week?

    Mignolet
    Coleman Vidic Collins (Chester) (B.Turner)
    Walcott Silva Noble Barkley (JWP)
    RVP Soldado Dzeko

    GW4 Dzeko > Benteke.

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    1. andres
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      great team! will do the same transfer after this gw

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    2. Super John McGinn-
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      looks good

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    3. Jackson123
      • 10 Years
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      Cheers guys, do you think Noble is a good shout for the mids 6.0 and under? Or are there any better ideas?

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      1. andres
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        whittingam now or brady next gw

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  8. Drogo
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    Boruc. Adrian.

    Chester Olsson (NOR) Ward Toure coleman

    Walcott mirallas snodd R.Morrison Hazard

    Rvp (c) dzeko Benteke

    How do i fix this mess? Ive already done lukaku/ivanovic to rvp/coleman without a hit.

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    1. Cash'nBurn
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I sold Olsson this week to avoid the price decrease.

      Hughton started him in the Carling Cup on Tuesday night and his performance should secure him a start on Saturday in place of Garrido.

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  9. Disco Stu
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    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Currently have Soldado/Sturridge/Lambert

    Would you replace any of them with Aguero or Giroud for this weekend? (Have Theo and Silva)

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    1. andres
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      10 years, 7 months ago

      I would save the transfer and get tekkers after this gw

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  10. seb1109
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    Odds on Bony starting?

    Townsend looks like an interesting purchase.

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    1. junitrules
      • 11 Years
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      See if Bony plays tonight, and if Laudrup says anything about him

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      1. pompeyfan
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        Bony isn't in the squad tonight.

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        1. junitrules
          • 11 Years
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          Oh, my bad

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    2. Dogba
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      Will get a pressie tomorrow and see how his chances are.

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  11. Get up ya bum
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    Please rank first to last. This gw only.
    1 Snodgrass (SOU)
    2 Nolan (STO)
    3 Whittingham (EVE)
    4 Giroud (TOT)

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    1. The King
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      Giroud
      Nolan
      Snodgrass
      Whittingham

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      1. Dogba
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        +1

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    2. andres
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      4 3 2 1

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      1. Get up ya bum
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        This is actually what I'm thinking

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        1. andres
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          go with your feeling then!!

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          1. Get up ya bum
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            Wise words cheers mate

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
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      Giroud
      Nolan
      Snodgrass
      Whittingham

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    4. Super John McGinn-
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      4 2 1 3

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    5. Whazza
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      4
      2
      1
      3

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    6. Get up ya bum
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      So Whittingham last seems the consensus. Not what I wanted to hear 🙂

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 11 Years
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        cardiif play well at home

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    7. Beavis
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      • 12 Years
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      Nolan
      Giroud
      Snodgrass
      Whittingham

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    8. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 11 Years
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      1
      3
      4
      2

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  12. Scoredelario
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    If I get rvp I will be allowing myself to be controlled by fear and weakness. Buggar it, I want to stick to my guns.

    While there are so many decent attacking options, to bring him in is to accept the easy and yet unimaginative option, accepting mediocrity elsewhere in the team.

    Mr van, you ain't my man!

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    1. andres
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      +1

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    2. Scoredelario
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      Disclaimer: unless I get an injury up front 😀

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    3. gentlemanlyconduct
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      10 years, 7 months ago

      Haha, imagine how you are going to feel waiting on the man utd palace score..and then the next 5 gameweeks following that

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      1. Scoredelario
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        Exactly... fear is the only thing to overcome. Logically, I expect that other combinations will outscore rvp. Logic > fear

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        1. gentlemanlyconduct
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          10 years, 7 months ago

          Not if you captain rvp, which is what most will do.

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          1. Scoredelario
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            • 13 Years
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            Disagree. Everytime rvp is the best captain choice I have the option of sturridge/ soldado/ Walcott with a good fix. Sure sometimes rvp outscores them. Not every time
            Furthermore I have an extra 4-6mil to invest elsewhere (or if I opt for Rooney, 3.5)

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    4. Dogba
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      Sticking to my non-RVP existence myself, for now! Don't see any reason to panic yet.

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  13. roscola
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    • 12 Years
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    RVP Vs non-RVP

    Following Applebonkers' exceptionally good post yesterday, I've boiled my RVP decision down to a very simple pair of options for my WC team:

    Migs - (Lewis)
    Vidic - Coleman - (Collins / Fonte) (Chester)
    XXXXX - Walcott - Silva - Paulinho - (Barkley)
    XXXXX - Benteke - Sturridge

    A) Ward-Prowse & RVP
    B) Coutinho & Soldado/Giroud

    I'm very surprised that the decision can be boiled down to a simple choice between two pairs.

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    1. Super John McGinn-
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A RVP offers the captain option every week and has some great fixtures including CRY

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      1. roscola
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        • 12 Years
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        Yeah, that has basically made my decision for me.

        Although even with RVP, I'd be captaining Benteke against Newcastle that week. Morecambe outplayed the toon last night 😯

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        1. Super John McGinn-
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          I think Benteke will score against Newcastle maybe even a brace but RVP could easily get a hatty vs Palace at OT

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    2. Chris_White
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      A

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      1. roscola
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        • 12 Years
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        Yep

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    3. Podge
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      A for me

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      1. roscola
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        Yep, me too.

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    4. Scoredelario
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      • 13 Years
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      Pretty much same pairing controlling me. For me it would also cost 4 pts. More importantly, it is easy to transfer coutinho-> quality without rvp, should he flop. Ward prowse... not so easy

      Join me on the non-rvp ride of nerve jangling defiance!

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      1. roscola
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        • 12 Years
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        I kind of hate myself for it because I was so sure of myself on the non-RVP front. But when I see the decision laid out for me like that, the argument dissolves.

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        1. Scoredelario
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          • 13 Years
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          Ward prowse / barkley may eventually get dropped too. You'll end up using transfers on low cost midfielders which seems a waste.

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          1. roscola
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            • 12 Years
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            I think with that team, I'd expect very little from JWP or Barkley. It's RVP(C) plus nothing or Coutinho & riskier captain

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    5. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      JWP and Barkley is far too risky for my liking. Could easily end up with 2 non-playing (or sub only) midfielders.

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      1. Podge
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        4-3-3 is quite easily done with that team though

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          Absolutely zero flexibility though. Still think 3-4-3 will be the formation of choice once the midfielders decide to turn up this season.

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          1. roscola
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            • 12 Years
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            That is true, and it's the one thing staying my hand. And if Suarez goes orbital, it'll be near impossible to have both.

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      2. roscola
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        • 12 Years
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        Saints and Reevesy is very certain that JWP is nailed on, partly on account of his work-rate. Barkely is surely a problem but if Fellaini goes, he looks very secure.

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 11 Years
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          Ya, I'm thinking of replacing Williams with JWP for a hit this week as I have to play him with Benteke on my bench. Barkley is a big if though.

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          1. roscola
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            • 12 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            He is a big if. Could be settled very soon though i.e. Fellaini

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  14. Ghost Ship
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Who is going to keep more clean sheets in the next couple of months, West Ham or Southampton? I've looked at their fixtures and their shots conceded so far and nothing much in it as far as I can see but would appreciate some second opinions.

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    1. Get up ya bum
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      In the next two months Southampton imo

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      1. Ghost Ship
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        why's that mate?

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        1. Get up ya bum
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          10 years, 7 months ago

          Just looked at the next few home games as you wouldn't bank on either getting many away.
          WHM CPL SWA FUL vs
          STO EVE MCY

          Plus I think Southampton are a much better team and will dominate more

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          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            West Ham got 6 home CSs and 5 away CSs last season. They simply park the bus away...

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            1. Get up ya bum
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              Good point. Still fixtures are tough after this week

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    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      WHAM...look at their away record for last season. Not just the defending stats but the shockingly bad attacking stats for away games...(about nine goals if memeory serves me right)..it just demonstrates that Big Sam sets his teams up for a tight ship away from home...unlike Soton who seem to be developing a more attacking style as time goes on.

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    3. Ghost Ship
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      10 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks all, I think I might go Southampton as they have marginally better fixtures and more attacking threat out of defence.

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  15. D_man795
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    What about Chamakh? any one have him in their team?
    cheap + regular player for palace playing up front + penalties (probably)

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    1. Ghost Ship
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      took his goal well, a much maligned player and they will attack. Question is whether Puncheon and co will give him enough service but worth a punt I think.

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  16. Chris_White
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    10 years, 7 months ago

    How long is Arteta out for?

    Thinking Rosicky may be worth a punt with both him, Ox and Pod out.

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    1. andres
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      10 years, 7 months ago

      ramsey and wilshire in the mix...

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      1. Chris_White
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Ramsey - Wilshere

        Walcott - Rosicky - Cazorla

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    2. Dogba
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      You're not wrong, that price it could come good. Don't see any other option than playing him in the hole really.

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  17. andres
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    if lamela is classified as a mid I think the way to go forward is:

    studge tekkers roo/giroud/bent

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    1. Get up ya bum
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      10 years, 7 months ago

      That's how I'm going, nothing to do with Lamela though.
      Studge Tek Soldado/Giroud/Roon/Aguero/Lambert

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      1. andres
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        just have to stay calm and dont panic when RVP scores big I guess...

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        1. Get up ya bum
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          Yeah. Gotta accept that RVP will be amongst the top scorers and will do something most weeks. The cheaper lads can go close to matching him though

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  18. Super John McGinn-
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    10 years, 7 months ago

    Benteke is a season keeper

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  19. Voodoo
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    10 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone know who's a good keeper pick for rotating with Boruc. Have 5.2 in the bank.

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    1. GoonerByron
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      Speroni for me

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      1. Voodoo
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        Won't Palace get tonked a lot though?

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  20. Chris_White
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    Thoughts on this potential WC team?

    Migs, Daniels
    Coleman, M.Turner, Collins, Ward, Chester
    Walcott, Silva, XXX, Brady, Whittingham
    Aguero, Sturridge, Soldado

    XXX = 6.9 mid, suggestions?

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    1. Chris_White
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      Btw, got money to do Aguero > RVP next week

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    2. Beavis
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      Defence is a bit weak IMO.

      As for your remaining mid, maybe Snoddy or a bit cheaper you have Adam/Hernandez.

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      1. Chris_White
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        I know, as Tommy says I should probably get a SOU defender with their fixtures. Cheers.

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    3. Tommytour
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      Snoddy

      Ward > Clyne

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      1. Chris_White
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        Yeah forgot about SOU cover. Ta.

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    4. The King
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      Lallana and a bit of dosh maybe?

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      1. Chris_White
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        Could work out, cheers

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        1. The King
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          No worries bud.

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  21. Malkmus
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    Best DEF for 5.5? Already have Coleman and Collins . So I guess it is out of Lescot, Nasti, Kos, Mert, ShawX, Dawson, Rio ?

    Cheers

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    1. The King
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      I'd go Dawson from next week...and have .5m to work with.

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    2. No Luck
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      Clyne, or look at Arsenal def after next week.

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      1. Malkmus
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        Cheers both

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  22. Van Dal
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    currently 85% in favour of playing WC during int break!

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    1. The King
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      I think I'll be doing that also...

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    2. pompeyfan
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      im guessing you have a pretty small sample size there

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      1. Van Dal
        • 14 Years
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        ?

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        1. pompeyfan
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          85% of who/how many? That's what I mean't

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          1. Van Dal
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            i mean there is an 85% chance i will play my WC during break. cathcing price rises and setting my team up nicely for change in fixtures.

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            1. pompeyfan
              • 14 Years
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              ok, understand it now

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    3. Back to Back Ballacks
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      • 13 Years
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      mental

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  23. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Llama Erikson (if they come) Chadli Paulinho. 4 cracking additions to the Spurs midfield. Could be a good alternative to Soldado and free up a striker spot.

    Im going to do a bit more scouting though before I get them in.

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    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Agreed but as you say, it remains a bit of a wait-and-see situation.

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    2. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Eriksen will be the man im looking at!

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    3. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      you'd want security of starts so best to wait and see how it pans out

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    4. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Lamela could be huge.

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        As could Erikson

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        1. pompeyfan
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          I'd want Eriksen to be on freekicks really. Hopefully it falls through at the last minute tho!

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    5. gentlemanlyconduct
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Very much wait and see. Good buys for sure, but don't be deluded that spurs are suddenly going to batter teams 5-0 every game. It will take them a while to gel.

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Of course. It will be a wait and see operation but its exciting from and FPL POV

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        1. gentlemanlyconduct
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          For sure. They're very tight at the back already, which is a good start.

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      2. The Invincibles
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I'm going with:

        Walcott, Silva, Lamela, Mirallas
        Sturridge, Benteke, Giroud.

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  24. junitrules
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    -4pt hit to ditch JRod?

    Options:

    Campbell
    Chamakh
    Gayle
    Crouch
    Jones
    Elmander

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    1. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Campbell or Chamakh in form. Nice punt would be elmander.

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    2. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      god no, none of them for a hit

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    3. No Luck
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Not worth it imo, Crouch could be a decent shout in a few weeks.

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    4. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      None of those are worth it... keep the geezer

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  25. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    rate my front 7:
    Lamela Walcott Silva Mirallas
    Eto'o Elmander Bent

    ?/7

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    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      4

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    2. The King
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      When is this for?

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    3. FPL Mike the Knight
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      2.5

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    4. gentlemanlyconduct
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      premature.

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  26. Jackson123
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Barkley or Brady?

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    1. The King
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Brady.

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    2. Joshhwa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      i'd say brady just on the basis he will probs start every game

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    3. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Whittingham

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    4. gentlemanlyconduct
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Brady: on pens; good upcoming fixtures.

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  27. Joshhwa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    RMT:
    Which team do you guys think is best?

    Team 1
    GK: Mignolet (Boruc)
    DEF: Walker, Coleman, Zabaleta, Mertesacker (Collins)
    MID: Walcott, Nolan, Morrison, Mirallas (Jedinak)
    FWD: RVP, Sturridge (Chamakh)

    Or
    Team 2
    GK: Mignolet (Boruc)
    DEF: Jose Enrique, Coleman, Zabaleta, Mertesacker (Collins)
    MID: Nolan, Morrison, Paulinho, Walters (Jedinak)
    FWD: RVP, Sturridge, Giroud

    Basically what im saying is it worth dropping Walcott to upgrade my forwards and have a 3 man attack?

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  28. mathmo
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Arsenal fans - what additions are you hoping for (or expecting!) this season?

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    1. The Invincibles
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Hoping for Begovic, Kondogbia, Mata and Benzema.

      Expecting very little ;(

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      1. mathmo
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Kondogbia could be great in three years, the lad has a volatile streak to him though. I always thought he'd settle as a center back.

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    2. The King
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I'm not expecting a thing, most of the top forwards have already gone elsewhere. I think we could do with a forward and a defensive mid...I don't understand why Wenger let Gustavo go to Wolfsburg.

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    3. ~SpartakMac
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Hoping - Di Maria, Ozil, Mata, Benteke et.al.

      Expecting - Flamini, Cabaye, another French youth...

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    4. No Luck
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Hoping for: world class striker(s) or even players we have heard of.
      Expecting: randoms we have never heard of, some more freebies.

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      1. mathmo
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Noone seems happy with Giroud - he didn't have a bad season last year and I'm certain he'll break through the 20 goal barrier this season. Once he settled at Montpelier he managed to get on the end of just about every pass - with wilshere, cazorla et al in your team I'm sure the same will happen.

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        1. No Luck
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Giroud will not create something out of nothing against the top teams, and also injuries will hit. A top striker is still a priority no matter how Giroud is imo.

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  29. FPL Mike the Knight
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Quick Poll:

    A: Hazard -> Walcott FT
    B: Kim -> Ramsey FT

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    1. The King
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A.

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    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A, then B... in that order

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    3. Jackson123
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A.

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    4. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A

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    5. mathmo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A) short of scoring an own goal or getting red carded, walcott will outscore hazard just by being on the pitch.

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    6. FPL Mike the Knight
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A seems popular, might just go with the crowd.

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  30. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    How many heavy-hitting midfielders is there currently worth investing in?

    Only Walcott from what I think. Silva is decent, but not a must - especially with CL coming up. Coutinho has started slow, but will probably come good. Lamela could be good as well.

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    1. Jackson123
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      imo its 2. Walcott and Silva.

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    2. mathmo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      No doubt after GW3 when midfielders run riot and BPS go their way, there will undoubtedly be a renaissance and everyone will ditch their 5.0 center backs and shoehorn in the likes of Michu.

      For what it's worth: Coutinho, Cazorla, Snodgrass, Silva, Nolan, Paulinho, Lamela (if classed as a midfielder) Hazard, Oscar, Michu Lampard

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