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Versus – Ramsey and Barkley

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With five weeks of the season now behind us, Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey and Everton’s Ross Barkley have been two of the biggest success stories thus far. Racking up 32 points and 25 points respectively in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game, the duo’s displays, allied with their mid-price appeal, continues to tempt huge numbers of new owners.

Drafted in by over 510,000 managers last week, Ramsey has already picked up over 144,000 transfers in since Saturday’s deadline and with 31% ownership, is now the most popular midfielder in the game. Barkley is not far behind – now residing in 27% of teams, the Toffees youngster is third in terms of midfield ownership, with only City’s Yaya Toure separating the pair.

With Fantasy managers looking for ways to free up cash to acquire the returning Luis Suarez, we take a look at the pair’s performances over the first five Gameweeks so far to ascertain just what sort of an impact they’ve been making on the field of play:

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  1. Red Devil Swede
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Is this a decent WC team? What changes would you do?

    Boruc Lewis
    Terry Vidic Distin Wilson Turner
    Ramsey Michu Moses Özil Brady
    Rooney Suárez Lukaku

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

      Like it. Ditch Lewis, he could drop in price in the next couple of months before Jan. Get a 4.0 with less ownership.

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      1. Red Devil Swede
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers. No Chelsea or City attacking cover tho.

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

    Not sure which two of Ozil, Ramsey, Giroud??

    Giroud: Nailed on, focal point
    Ozil: Creative hub but assist based player, pricey
    Ramsey: Only bringing him in now...ship sailed? value for money? allows investment in other areas of the team

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    1. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Giroud + Ozil, or just Giroud.

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  3. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Just some stats from Football 365 about players many of us own I said I'd throw up.

    -Peter Whittingham recorded pass completion rates of just 48% v Tottenham on Sunday.

    -Mesut Ozil has created more chances (10) in two PL games than any Manchester United player all season. He made seven key passes v Stoke on Saturday.

    -Everton attack down the left in 42% of their attacks while only 32% of their attacks come down the right. (Baines more than Coleman.. )

    -Nikica Jelavic touched the bal just 15 times in 45 minutes v West Ham. Romelu Lukaku came off the bench and had 40 touches in the same period of time. He also scored. (You really would expect him to start from here on in)

    -No Fulham player is averaging more than one key pass per game this season. (Anytime I've seen them they look woefully short of creativity, not awful at the back though)

    - Robbie Brady created four chances for his Tigers teammates v Newcastle, with three of seven crosses reaching a teammate.

    -Seven different City players have registered a PL assist this season. Only two United players have done the same. (Startling lack of creativity. Surely Kagawa and even Januzaj will get a look in over the next few weeks. )

    -Ashley Young has reached a teammate with just one of 22 attempted crosses in four games.

    -Ricky van Wolfswinkel missed the target with all five shots v Aston Villa. He has hit the target just once in his last four PL games. (Surely nobody has him anymore.. )

    -None of Southampton's last eight PL games have featured more than two goals.

    -Marc Wilson has been dribbled past more times (14) than any other PL player this season. (Not sure what to make of this.. )

    -Swansea have conceded just one goal in three away games so far this season.

    -Morgan Amalfitano has created more chances in two PL games (7) than any other West Brom player in five games so far this season.

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

      Lovely stuff.

      I think pure assisters are still a no go but Ozil could well be a massive exception to that rule.

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      1. Gimli son of Gloin
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Agreed, can't call him a pure assister either when he seems to score more than the likes of Silva. Not unfeasible for him to score 10 goals this year as Arsenals main man really.

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

      I just read all this on football365, but thanks for the copy and paste... 😀

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      1. Gimli son of Gloin
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I did say it was from Football365..

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  4. Crash
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Should I wildcard?

    Migs
    Coleman Toure Ivanovic Ward Brayford
    Wally Michu Mirallas Brady Kim
    Soldado Giroud Sturridge

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  5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    RVP, Benteke, Walcott, Silva, Chester > Rooney, Suarez, Ozil, Mikel and Kompany

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    1. r0nh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, do it!!

      For a 20 point hit.

      It will help my rank.

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        .....

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  6. Dogba
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Does anybody have any data (or just from memory/experience) about transfer activity? It would make sense to me that midweek days (Wednesday/Thursday) was the slowest days after the knee-jerking is over. It does seem very active right now though, I guess a lot of WCes are being wielded.

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

    Ramsey out:

    http://www.arsenalfc.com/ramsey-injury-setback

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

      weeeyyyyyyy

      Imagine if it was true.

      Wait till Fri night for your transfers 😛

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      1. r0nh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        If it was true, it wouldnt be on Arsenal.com until next week

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

        i make my transfers early anyway.

        #ballsofsteel

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  8. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Team for this gw, alr done soldado to rooney

    Mignolet
    Walker - Kos - Coleman
    Walcott - Michu - Ben Arfa - Brady
    Rooney - Giroud - Sturridge

    Bench: Lewis, Whitt, Collins, Chester

    1.9m in the bank should i get rid of walcott for a hit or play whitt?

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  9. r0nh
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Hi guys, best mates that wouldnt lie to me.

    I have Theo & RVP, should I take a 24 point hit immediately?

    Or wait until Friday's press conferences?

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    1. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      😆 Always knew how to lighten mood.

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

      wouldnt take a 24pt. I would stick to an 8pointer 🙂

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    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Them press conferences are just lies anyway. Do it now 😉

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

      Do it stretch to a 32 point hit for good measure

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  10. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    A) Sturridge + Ferdinand

    B) Suarez + B.Turner

    Defence: Baines/Dawson/Clyne/Wilson/x
    Strikers: Rooney/Giroud/ x

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  11. Corrigan
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Exactly on the money and have 2 frees:

    RVP to Rooney
    Benteke to Suarez
    Lampard to Michu
    Walcott to Ozil

    Lukaku the only other forward interesting me.

    *though not dismissed Aguero, Sturridge and Remy

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

      Do it

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

      Think I'd wait and see rather than rushing for an 8 point hit and then it turns out RVP and Walcott are back this GW.

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    3. myboycharlie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      go wit it u should make the hit back with that lot

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  12. Nani R U OK? R U OK ? R U O…
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Where can i find a link that shows how teams rotate home and away with each other?

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    1. r0nh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      MapOfEngland.com

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      1. Nani R U OK? R U OK ? R U O…
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        do u feel accomplished? u r an unnecessary idiot

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AiIgkb7euD-9dHZqZWVBM01iWjhveGRpSHgya0VFTUE#gid=5

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  13. Dial Square
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Whats the latest news on Glenn Johnson?

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

      Says on tweets

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  14. PussyGalore
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Head to Head

    On Wilcard

    Lukaku, Walker, Vidic

    Giroud, Dawson, Ferdinand

    !!!!!!

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    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      The second for sure.

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  15. Papinade
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Tinkered too much and now I'm all confused...any thoughts please?
    Mignolet (4.0)
    Ivanovic Coleman Dawson Clyne BTurner
    Ozil Michu BenArfa Paulinho Brady
    Giroud Sturridge Lukaku
    £0.7 in the bank

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Paulinho>Ramsey/Moses
      Barfa>Oscar?

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      1. Papinade
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks! Had Moses earlier...those could be my next moves. Do you not rate Paulinho then?

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  16. r0nh
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Ozil still has 2 training sessions before the game at the weekend.

    He could get injured during them.

    Should I transfer him out now, just in case?

    It would save me 0.1m!!

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

      Yes fir Pennant.

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    2. EL TANO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Bandwagon

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

      Why does it bother you so much?

      more often than not early trannies work out.

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      1. r0nh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I'm not sure if people are actually considering doing those transfers, or if they are just trying to brainwash other folk into doing them.

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

      Giroud sturridge soldado erikson hba all had blanks in my team. Should I take a 16 point hit

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  17. EL TANO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Has there ever been a more effective display of revenge than Sessegnon scoring vs. Sunderland in his first game for his new team to basically relegate Di Canio?
    There must be some other doozies out there I guess...

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  18. Simon March
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    This article is nice and everything, but what we really need is a Brady v Barkley...

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    1. EL TANO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      True

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Haha... had a bit of a discussion on here today about it.
      Seems its about 50-50 though maybe Brady edged it. He is a goal scorer and is at the heart of everything attacking that Hull do. No question marks over his future spot regardless if they prove wrong.

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

        +1

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      2. Simon March
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Agreed on all points. I ran the comparison myself and, it's close - Barkley seems better, but Brady is better in the areas that are sustainable - including, as you say, starts.

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  19. ILOVEBAPS
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Any advice on this proposed WC much appreciated.

    Mignolet (Lewis)
    Coleman, Clyne, Wilson, Vidic, Dawson
    Brady, Moses, Özil, Michu, Ramsey
    Lukaku, Suárez, Rooney(c)

    £0.0 ITB

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

      Looks good

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    2. Blue Lion
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Barkley instead of Brady imo.
      Otherwise its a really good team!
      😀

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

        I would stick wit brady as the team has lukaku and coleman already

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks guys. Still deciding on Suarez or Studge tbh. I could upgrade Coleman to Baines!

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  20. Blue Lion
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Walcott fast dropping.....Ozil touches
    100.
    Still no news??:-\

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    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      None 🙁 but Wally has repeated inj that kept him out 3 weeks earlier this season

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  21. myboycharlie
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    How does this look for a potential plan of action

    This week, Bentekke, RVP, Wally > Suarez, Rooney, Michu

    No transfer GW7 then GW8 Zab & JWP > Wally & 4.0 defender

    That would leave me with
    Migs Daniels
    Evra Ivan Coleman (chester, 4.0)
    Wally, Michu, Moses Barkley Brady
    Roo, Suarez, Giroud

    A) Yes go with it
    B) Stupid moves
    C) log off u clown and stop making ridiculous transfers

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  22. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    I honestly think Walcott will be fit for this weekends game the fact it's only the mirror saying that he's out for 2 weeks and only the other day Wenger quoted it should only be days out

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

      If he wasn't out it would solve a lot of problems

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      He said he 'hoped'. Might just be mind games.

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    3. myboycharlie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      look below

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  23. Cravex
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    already on a -8 after shipping out hazard... and do i do the unthinkable and go -12 to ship out walcott?

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

      Have u used ur WC

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

        unfortunately used wc 3 weeks ago...yeah thinking of holding on another day or two, see what news comes... although alot of transfers out (63074) and would get a price drop?

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Not without hearing the prognosis. I'd hold and see what is what.

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

        See below post. Hmmm... -12 YUK

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  24. Bigo1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Didnt know the news was official on Theo - out a few weeks
    http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/theo-set-for-minor-abdominal-procedure

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

      There we go. Nice one man!

      Top work from the Mirror yesterday

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      1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        should have listened

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

        yep thx for sharing that Demi

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      3. The Finnisher
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        😀 very subtle

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    2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      that must be very recent. cheers

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    3. Henry Hill
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Ah no, i have him, RVP and Benteke. i reluctantly have to unleash the wildcard i think even though I missed out on a good few price rises already 😡

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    4. FantaCity
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      neither did i, thanks for posting

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    5. myboycharlie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Well that solves that he is gone now

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    6. Hank Scorpio
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      So, which game does this project he will return for?

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      1. Henry Hill
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Norwich GW 8 I think

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        1. Hank Scorpio
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Yep, just checked. Norwich is the best case scenario.

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    7. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      *Activates wildcard*

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      1. Henry Hill
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Ya I have to do the same later Nick, this is very annoying 😆

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

          6 injuries for me - no brainer.

          Good luck..

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    8. alex5
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Rohn will be happy he has a source now

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      1. r0nh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Now, & only now, will I start to consider selling him 🙂

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

      RonH

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

      Thanks for this. Still going to wait for RVP news I think and doesn't matter if I miss a few price rises on Ozil and Rooney.

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    11. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Good old Arsene. I'm pleased he's told us this on the day Ozil is about to rise in price, and not wait until tomorrow.

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  25. EL TANO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    FIX DA TING!

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  26. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    walcott is protected in price now?

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

      No. He went from yellow to Red so I believe that means no.
      Right?

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    2. FantaCity
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      nope. pretty sure protection comes in once he's not flagged anymore

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  27. Blue Lion
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    It seems good. But the funny part about planning for future transfers in advance is that an injury or price drop always messes your plan.

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

      Totally true, but I think planning ahead allows you to establish a broader 'policy' - E.g. 'from GW X I want to have attacking ARS coverage' - 'from GW Y I want to get in a MCI defender' etc...

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  28. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Theo Walcott has been ruled out until after the international break as he needs minor surgery on an abdomen problem. #AFC
    Didn't know it was surgery..

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/theo-set-for-minor-abdominal-procedure

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  29. It’s A Joke
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Thanks for replies earlier about my not understanding stuff.
    I now understand a bit more.
    I am stuck between Sturridge & Baines OR Suarez & Coleman though.

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

      Me too!
      Repost on new page. I want some answers.

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  30. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Sturridge & Suarez when playing together

    Mansfield - (Sturridge starts, Suarez comes on for Sturridge)
    Sturridge - 1 goal
    Suarez - 1 goal

    Man Utd - (Suarez starts, Sturridge comes on for Lucas)
    Sturridge - 1 goal

    Norwich - Both start
    Suarez - 1 goal
    Sturridge - 1 goal

    Oldham - Both start
    Suarez - 1 goal

    Arsenal - Both Start
    Suarez - 1 goal
    Sturridge - 1 Assist

    Man City - Both Start
    Goals: Sturridge

    Swansea - Both start
    Suarez - 1 goal, 2 assists
    Sturridge - 1 goal(Pen), 1 assist

    Spurs - Both Start
    Suarez - 1 goal, 1 assist

    Southampton
    Sturridge - 1 assist

    Chelsea - Both Start
    Sturridge - 1 goal, 1 assist
    Suarez - 1 goal, 1 assist

    So:
    Sturridge - 6 goals, 4 assists
    Suarez - 7 goals, 4 assists

    Suarez big hauls against Wigan, Zenit etc... came when Sturridge was injured.

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

      Good post so ur conclusion is sturridge to save cash???

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I'd say, if you have Sturridge, there is no rush to get Suarez. If you are on a WC, i'd probably get Suarez unless you feel the extra £ can be used better elsewhere.

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Nice post. Was a large £ difference too last season. Not so much anymore... £1.7 can still buy a lot of upgrades though.

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

      Good work junior.

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    4. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I thought Sturridge came off the bench vs Chelsea?

      Anyways, upvoted, I was waiting for someone to do this haha.

      Sturridge probably played less minutes as well.

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah you are right, he came on for Coutinho at half time, my mistake.

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          I remember it only cause I had him that game and how smug I felt after the Suarez braggers were left looking silly.

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    5. Ray In Bruges.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      We just got LITT UP!

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Damn straight.

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