Technical Area

The Technical Area – Assessing Suarez and Sturridge

Suspended from league action since April for sinking his teeth into Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic, Luis Suarez’ return was eagerly anticipated by Liverpool fans and Fantasy managers alike last weekend. Lining up alongside Daniel Sturridge as Brendan Rodgers rolled out a 3-4-1-2 formation for Sunday’s trip to Sunderland, the Uruguayan hogged the headlines for all the right reasons by bagging a brace against the beleaguered Black Cats to send the Merseysiders up to second in the table.

Sturridge, however, was not to be outdone. After literally handing his side into the lead, the January signing teed up both Suarez’ strikes to outscore his fellow forward by 14 points to 13 in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game. With goals in five of his first six appearances, Sturridge now sits at the top of the FPL forward standings on 45 points – just one off Aaron Ramsey at the summit – and as the Reds prepare for the weekend visit of Crystal Palace, both he and Suarez have received significant investment with expectations high ahead of the Eagles clash.

We take a look at the weekend clash on Wearside and crunch the numbers in order to ascertain just what sort of impact Suarez’ return and Rodgers’ decision to move to a two-man frontline made on Sturridge’s performance.

Sturridge Average Positions Gameweeks 1-6

Liverpool v Sunderland GW6
Sturridge GW1-5

As the Liverpool map from last Sunday’s match (left) highlights, Suarez (7) found himself further up the field and more central when on the ball than Sturridge (15). The latter played slightly to his strike partner’s right, while behind them, it’s clear than Victor Moses (12) failed to provide adequate support from the role in “the hole” – indeed, the on-loan midfielder was almost identical to Steven Gerrard (8) when on the ball, as he continually dropped deep to look for possession.

Comparing Sturridge’s position to the previous matches (right), it’s clear to see he was less central than in any of the first five Gameweeks. Playing as a lone forward previously, he was also more advanced in all but one of Liverpool’s league games so far – back in Gameweek 2 away to Villa. Immediately, Suarez’s return has made an impact on his fellow forward’s position but, with the Uruguayan alongside him to share the forward duties, Sturridge registered his highest Fantasy points haul of the season, while Liverpool scored more than twice for the first time this season.

As we mentioned in Monday morning’s Scout Notes, Rodgers seems keen to utilise the duo and continue with the current system:

“We’ve changed the structure of our team a bit to allow us to pass it better – we’ve still got a lot of work to do – but also to fit in with the type of players that we have. Those two (Suarez and Sturridge) will only get better; you see the understanding. They looked very bright today. They have worked a lot in training – it’s not just something that has been dropped in. We looked at 3-4-1-2 towards the end of last season. We did some work on it, looking at Luis coming back, and they have struck up a very good partnership. “

Sturridge Gameweek 1-5 Versus Gameweek 6

Mins TchTchs Final 3rdSucc Pass Final 3rdPass Rcvd Final 3rdChances CrtdTchs BoxShotsShots Box
GW1-52.126.28.213.20.663.22.4
GW61.92311162411

Looking at the data from Sunday’s match in comparison to Sturridge’s averages over the first five, he was on the ball more often (1.9 minutes per touch to 2.1) against the Wearsiders. Although he had slightly less touches in the final third (23 compared to 26.2), Sturridge completed more passes (11 to 8.2) and was found more often by team-mates (16 passes received to 13.2) in the final third.

With more time on the ball up front and Suarez available alongside him, Sturridge upped his creativity – prior to Sunday’s encounter he had registered just 3 “key passes” in five games (0.6 per appearance) but against Sunderland he teed up 2 goalscoring opportunities, with Suarez converting both.

In terms of goal threat, though, there was a real dip. Sturridge’s touches in the box dropped from 6 down to 4, while his previous average of 3.2 shots fell to just 1 against the Wearsiders. The former Chelsea man scored with his only effort from inside the area – he had previously registered 2.4 attempts in the box, or 12 in the first five Gameweeks. Essentially, then, Sturridge may have racked up the points but Sunday was, ironically, his least threatening display so far.

Suarez Gameweek 6 Versus 2012/13

Mins TchTchs Final 3rdSucc Pass Final 3rdPass Rcvd Final 3rdChances CrtdTchs BoxShotsShots Box
GW61.25323290674
2012-131.44215.222.82.7115.73.8

A comparison between Suarez’ display at Sunderland and his numbers from last term is intriguing. The Uruguayan averaged a touch every 1.2 minutes compared to 1.4 in the season gone by, with an incredible 53 touches in the Sunderland final third – comfortably beating his 2012/13 average of 42 and more than double Sturridge’s total (23) at the weekend.

His total 23 successful passes in the final third was again more than twice what his strike-partner had to offer (11) and was superior to his stats from last term (15.2), while Suarez also received a significant number of passes more than Sturridge (29 to 16) in the final third – again, this is up on the previous 22.8.

Suarez did, however, fail to supply a single goalscoring opportunity for others in the 3-1 win. Given that he registered 2.7 chances created per game in 2012/13 and that his final third involvement was significantly up, this was something of a surprise. When it comes to goal threat, his touches inside the box almost halved – an average of 11 last term dropped to 6 on Sunday, suggesting he’s still to fully find his match sharpness after such a lengthy lay-off, though this was, nonetheless, still greater than Sturridge’s 4.

Suarez’ total of 7 shots to his strike partner’s 1, however, is the real eye-catching statistic here, and a factor that many will surely consider when eyeing up their prospects over the next few days. Although he seemed to snatch at a few of his efforts, what’s encouraging for Suarez owners is that he 4 of his 7 attempts were from inside the box – both are improvements upon last season’s 3.8 and 5.7 respectively.

While it’s a little too early to make any assumptions from the data, Suarez owners will likely be the happier when assessing the numbers from Sunday’s game. What the stats can’t obviously judge is the Uruguayan’s intentions – at time on Sunday he seemed almost too eager to fire off an effort rather than steady himself before shooting, perhaps in an attempt to atone for his time off and subsequent attempt to engineer a move to Arsenal over the summer.

Sturridge owners will be content with the fact that, in spite of a statistically poorer performance, he still produced his highest Fantasy score of the season. His pair of assists also indicate that, with Suarez alongside him, he’ll perhaps be less inclined to simply fire in a hopeful effort on goal and instead look for a killer pass from time to time. With home games also against West Brom and Fulham, in addition to a trip to Newcastle in the next five, Fantasy managers holding one, or even both, will have every reason to be optimistic, then.

*The Technical Area is put together using the statistics and maps available in our members area. For access to such data and tools on every player, team and match of the 2013/14 season, and for exclusive members articles like this, click here for details.

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1,354 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Matamatician
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Best mid under 5.3?? Have Barkley. Brady 🙁

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    1. Sarnab
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Whittingham/ Amalfitano

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      1. elkunaguero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        +1

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    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Whittingham/Gardner/Amalfitano/Ki/Boyd

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    3. Freshy
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      WBA and Stoke lads whos name starts with an A but I cant spell

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      1. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Is Witt 5.3
        Get him in

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      2. elkunaguero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Arnautovic is 5.5, no?

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      3. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        "Stoke lad whose name starts with an A but you cant spell", is not under 5.3.

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      4. Matamatician
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Going for Amalfitano. That WBA lad

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        1. Sebastian Rooks
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          whittingham on pens free kicks corners, with better fixtures
          amalfitano on nothing with dodgy fixtures...

          up to you

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          1. EmreCan Hustle
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Amalfitano takes FKs!

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            1. elkunaguero
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              he even takes corners if I remember well

              only threat to his set piece duties would be James Morrison

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  2. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    had reus as captain got 18 pts should i change to ronaldo whose up against copanhagen tonight ?

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      yes, imo.

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  3. isacki: full casual
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    1) Buy Ben Arfa after he scores a goal


    2) He doesn't score and has a crap game
    3) You make your mind up to sell
    4) Everyone tells you he will score next game though they can't provide a justification
    5) You keep him
    6) Go to step 2

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    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      haha true, but i need to keep him as i have used my transfer! can only hope

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    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      😆 Kept him for one week, shipped him out last night!

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      1. elkunaguero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        same, decision was made easier by WC

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  4. TJB_123
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    can trade Hatem Ben Arfa to Aaron Ramsey.

    Should I do it?

    Would be for a -8, but would give me 1.5 in the bank

    I know Ramsey is gonna stop soon, but when? He got an assist last night, he is nailed on (for a while yet), and at 6.4 is still underpriced... I've held off him for so long but he is looking a bargain - I'm worried he could be this year's Michu (he may not score 18 goals but he is playing extremely well!)

    TEAM (currently 0.7 in the bank)

    Mignolet | (Boruc)
    Zabaleta | Coleman | Shaw | (Collins, Whittaker)
    Ozil | Michu | Ben Arfa | Moses | (Brady)
    Rooney | Giroud | Lukaku

    Thanks guys!

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    1. Matamatician
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He's going down now.

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      1. TJB_123
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I got Ben Arfa at 7.0 - won't matter if he drops to 7.4

        The more pressing issue is Ramsey continuing to rise

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    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      yeah got great fixtures comming too

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Wouldn't do it for an extra hit. Wait.

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  5. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Courtois 3 points.

    Will Lopez play for Real?

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    1. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      😯

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    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      wait until the team sheets are out then change

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  6. Matamatician
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Brady owners replacing Brady till he comes back?

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      benching him

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    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He'll stay on my bench!

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    3. Dangerous Dave
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Shame he's gone for a while. He was shaping up to be a real tormentor of those who didn't have him.

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    4. ccc
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      replaced.

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  7. Lawrø
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I've currently got Courtois(3) in goal and Diego Lopez on the bench, will Lopez start or should I just stick with Courtois?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      stick

      Casillas will start. If Lopez does start, you still have time to switch anyway

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      1. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks for the info! 😀

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      2. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        The deadline is too early to find out.

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          oh cr@p you are right, deadline is 5pm.

          Damn these Ruskies and their pesky early k/o times

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          1. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah those pesky Russians have caught me out a few times over the years.

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    2. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      😯

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    3. maaaaloney
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Casillas to start I believe.
      http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24355761

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      1. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks man

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      2. Terrible Muriel
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        What about Carvajal? It's those damn Russians. Can't wait for lineups to set the team

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        1. maaaaloney
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I think Carvajal gets the start at RB. But that's just speculation. Source - gut feeling.

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  8. Van Dal
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    HBA > Ramsey? Yes or no?

    need as much repleis as possible lads. going to do it tonight or not at all

    Ta

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    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

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    2. Scottys Army
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      keep HBA if ramsey is the replacement as he will go quiet soon.

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      1. Van Dal
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        stats say otherwise. also huge ownership.

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        1. Scottys Army
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          stats said brady was crap .....

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          1. Van Dal
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            2 pens helped. but ramsey is performing and stats are backing it up. so doesnt seem to be that he is getting lucky.

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            1. Scottys Army
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              santi back this weekend rsmsey may not get forward as much

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              1. Van Dal
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 6 months ago

                How will santi effect Ramseys position?

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                1. Scottys Army
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  santi is attacking mid ramsey therefore may not be making so many runs in to the box.

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                  1. Van Dal
                    • 14 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    what two transfers have you made?

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                    1. Scottys Army
                      • 10 Years
                      10 years, 6 months ago

                      Whits in for non playing cork

                      Terry in for collins

                      had extra funds so decided to do a few upgrades.

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                      1. Van Dal
                        • 14 Years
                        10 years, 6 months ago

                        ah so a non ramsey owner. explains it :p

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                      2. Scottys Army
                        • 10 Years
                        10 years, 6 months ago

                        and all those advising the other way our owners

                        so swings and round abouts

                        everyone is biased to an extent

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                      3. Van Dal
                        • 14 Years
                        10 years, 6 months ago

                        true but just totally kills your argument

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                      4. Scottys Army
                        • 10 Years
                        10 years, 6 months ago

                        Oh sorry you should have said if you only wanted advice from ramsey owners

                        bye

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                      5. Van Dal
                        • 14 Years
                        10 years, 6 months ago

                        unbiased answers from honest posters is what i was looking for. go convince yourself somewhere else.

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    3. Dilzy
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

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    4. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yes.

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    5. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yes.

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    6. TJB_123
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      is it worth a -8?? That;s my predicament

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      1. Scottys Army
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        no way mate

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      2. Van Dal
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        nah free. dont think i would do for a hit. have brady aswell but may deal with him next week. Brady > barks

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        1. Scottys Army
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          sess is a good option very unlucky v united

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          1. Van Dal
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            nice punt but crap fixtures

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

      Yep.

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    8. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks guys

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  9. Matamatician
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    When is Chester returning?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      It never went anywhere. It's still right where it's always been, just outside Wales and just south of Liverpool

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      1. Herman Toothrot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Will always be part of Ramseyland to me.

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    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mid November ish.

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    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Approx. 6 weeks from the day of his injury. Do the math, that's our only source atm!

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  10. roscola
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    4 - Yaya Toure has scored four goals from just five shots on target in this season's Premier League. Marauder.

    Tweet from Opta. Can't help but feel the last word should be "spawny". Anyway, it ends now right? It can't continue, right? But the casual horde who bought him will stick with him for weeks on end having been so richly rewarded so far, clogging up 9m+ of their budget. Yesss.

    (It won't end, will it?)

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    1. Dangerous Dave
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      We won't hear a peep out of him again this year.

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      1. roscola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yesssssssss! You can stay.

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    2. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I have him.

      I'm on the bandwagon.

      I'm waiting for it to end, so that I can get someone else who is in form in...whether it will end is another thing!

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      1. roscola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Get out of my thread. I don't want any Yaya profiteers here.

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      2. Dangerous Dave
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        The casuals will hang on for a long time as they plummet into the abyss.

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Big mids are coming. You can feel the shift happening. Mata and Ozil will come to the fore as will Walcott, Silva, Eriksen/Lamela, Michu etc... Yaya might keep keeping on too!
      And lets not forget Mr. 14m himself about to explode onto our radars again!
      It will be a mad rush to find money, many reclaiming it from defences.

      Can you see it?

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      1. roscola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I hope so. Casuals always overspend on defence but they've been rewarded for it thus far this season.

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      2. Dangerous Dave
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yes I see it. But I'm too afraid of what it all means. It's too big for me.

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  11. Mindless Freak
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    What an awful start it's been a mystery season, very unique compared to previous ones. On a poor 291 here, what you guys on?

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    1. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      An even poorer 287

      Deeply odd season. Not me doing badly, that's not odd. Just the manner in which it's happening.

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      348 = 146K

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      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Wow. I'm on 317 and 582K. 436K managers in a space of 31 points!

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    3. Dangerous Dave
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      323. You'll be fine. Your skills will come to the fore soon and you'll rise up like a Phoenix from the flames.

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      1. Spencer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I'm on 323 too.

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      337 thanks to a couple of good weeks the last 2.

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    5. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      This is turning into a gun show. Show offs 😛

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      1. Incider Dealing
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        342 - only thanks to a good start...

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      2. ILOVEBAPS
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        You are doing great Kushy!

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        1. Kudo Warrior
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Not doing too bad. But don't want to jynx myself 😀
          I only really got into this late last season so last seasons stats are nothing to go on 😉

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    6. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      303.. Even 350 is only alright I'd assume.. Quite poor :/

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    7. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      340 - 218k

      If it wasn't for a infamous 2.88M GW I'm sure I would've been ridiculously well ranked 🙁

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    8. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      316

      594k

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    9. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'm on 327...not much better. Really has been a very odd start to the season.

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    10. The Dark Knightt
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      374

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  12. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    any p$g fans here?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I$ thi$ the pot calling the kettle black?

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  13. ILOVEBAPS
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Boruc
    Dawson, Turner, Vidic
    Özil, Paulinho, Ramsey, Michu
    Rooney(vc), Lukaku, Suárez(c)

    (Davis, Barkley, Clyne, Coleman)

    -4pts and 0.4 ITB

    Have I got the guys in all the right spots this GW?

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    1. Dangerous Dave
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Looks perfect to me. You'll smash it with that lot.

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      1. Eboue
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Fatal

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    2. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      All present and correct.

      Very nice.

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    3. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Very nice. All set.

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    4. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Nice Team!

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    5. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers guys!
      Kinda worries me that resounding response. Never had that before. 🙂

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  14. Scottys Army
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    When ramsey has 3 or 4 , 2 pointers in a row what will his owners do ?

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    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sit back with a large whisky and thank him for all his HUGE hauls at such a LOW price.

      What will you do?

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      1. Scottys Army
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        i will do nothing because im a non owner un.

        the reason i ask is will some owners think oh its a blip and wont want to risk him going on another big run si will be afraid to sell .....

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    2. Incider Dealing
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      think that he has morphed into Nolan...

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  15. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Man United fans.

    What would be considered as a good first season for Moyes?

    What would be considered as an unacceptable first season for Moyes?

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    1. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Unacceptable would be now qualifying for Champions league.
      Good first season would be 1st or 2nd.

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    2. Dangerous Dave
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'm no Man U fan but they are the biggest club in the world. It has to be top 3. He'd help his cause winning the FA or league cup. Even the UEFA if they get knocked out. Next year they have to win the league though or he's mince meat.

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    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Top 3 and any silverware!

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  16. Spencer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Afternoon guys,

    Benching Coleman against Man City right for this week?

    McGregor
    Walker - Koscielny - Shaw
    Ben Arfa - Ramsey - Michu - Mirallas
    Soldado - Giroud - Sturridge

    Boruc - Kim Bo-Kyung - Turner - Coleman

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    1. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      City would certainly score. So, yes it's right to bench him although he may score some attacking points.

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      1. Spencer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks PoP

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  17. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Good to go?

    Boruc
    Rafael,Nastasic,Wilson
    Michu,Oscar,Eriksen,Ramsey
    Suarez,Rooney,Giroud

    4m,Ravel,Burner,Faye

    Any changes needed? Would you play Burner or faye ahead of anyone?

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    1. Dangerous Dave
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Love Rafael. Great differential. Not sold on Wilson. Eriksen still to prove his worth but looks good. Front 3 perfect.

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      1. Alberto Tomba
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Any chance you could/would up Wilson to a swans defender, otherwise sweet

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        1. pundit of punts
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Used my FT already. A Swans defender is in my plans for next week though. Not worth a hit I guess.

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      2. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers mate!

        Got Wilson on my WC last week. He has two more games to prove his worth. Gonna give Eriksen some more time I guess.

        Would you play Burner over Wilson this week?

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        1. Dangerous Dave
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Yes I would.

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          1. Dangerous Dave
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            But go with what you think or you'll end up hating FFS.

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            1. ILOVEBAPS
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              This^

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          2. pundit of punts
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks.

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        2. ILOVEBAPS
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          No. I'd stick with Wilson.

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          1. pundit of punts
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Have a feeling that Wilson may get dropped and get a sub appearance.

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            1. ILOVEBAPS
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              Then you have your answer.

              My work here is done.
              (Throws smoke bomb and disappears like Batman).

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              1. pundit of punts
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 6 months ago

                😀

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            2. Dangerous Dave
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              Only you know dude. You can always make peace with your own decisions but when I've followed someone's advice on here against my judgement and it's failed I can't stop thinking about it.

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              1. pundit of punts
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 6 months ago

                Happened to me as well. I know that feeling.

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  18. Mr. Perfectionist
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How do you guys expect Man City to line up tonight??

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    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hart
      Zaba Kompany Nastasic Clichy
      Yaya Fernandinho
      Milner Silva Nasri
      Aguero

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    2. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hart
      Zabaleta-Kompany-Nastasic-Clichy
      Yaya-Fernandinho
      Nasri------------Aguero----------Silva
      Negredo

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    3. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Aguero Negredo upfront
      Navas, Silva, yaya, fernandinho midfield

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    4. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hart
      Zabaleta Kompany Nastasic Clichy
      Fernandinho Yaya
      Navas Aguero Silva
      Negredo

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    5. Mr. Perfectionist
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers lads! 🙂

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  19. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Well I must object to this article. The reason? Simple. SAMPLE SIZE. After one game we are making conclusions. 🙁

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Agree its too earky but 1 thing is certain suarez is the far better player.

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    2. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I agree.

      Far too much time taken into consideration. Us FFS whiners like to make conclusions after 5 minutes.

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  20. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Will Jallet start for psg ahead of van der Wiel?

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I think van der Wiel will start

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    2. meule
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I don't think so Van der Wiel has played the important games this season so far

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  21. Dangerous Dave
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    You'll have a much better time not letting opinions on here shape your team. Go with what you think is best and you'll have no regrets regardless of what advice you get.

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    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      amen

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  22. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Can someone send me the link of the FUT Web App? Can't find the link from the EA page.

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    1. Eboue
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      😯 just google FUT14 web app. First link- ... Awaits more helpful person with actual link...

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        This is all i'm getting

        http://www.easports.com/uk/fifa/football-club/ultimate-team

        It's asking me to buy of Fifa before I can progress.

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        1. Eboue
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Hmm.. Did you play last year? Seems to work for me, use origin account of same details

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          1. Count of Monte Hristo
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            The account used to be under my brother's e-mail but I have since set one up using my e-mail address.

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            1. Eboue
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              Hmm. Odd, I'd just keep trying both accounts- then its under the web apps tab- you probably know this, sorry Count, very weird!

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              1. Count of Monte Hristo
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 6 months ago

                I have logged in under my brother's email and that worked. Problem is I have set up a new gamertag for xbox live. Is there a way to transfer my items from one club to another?

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                1. ccc
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  yes, trade them between accounts. Put up an item on the new account, and use old account and trade offer four items at a time. Good luck.

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                  1. Count of Monte Hristo
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Thanks mate.

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  23. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    yay me..did my transfers and took a hit yesterday..fingers crossed Rooney comes off the pitch without a knock

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  24. l@sp0
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Hi guys, it's my first FPL season and I'm playing with some friends and I can win a stupid but very desirable prize 😀
    But I'm trying to capture the different concepts of using your WC.
    1) To make money:
    You use your WC in the beginning of a GW and buy all the players that you think will become more expensive during that GW. During the week, prices rise (or fall) and your team value goes up. So at the end of the week on saturday 11:30, you select the team that you really want to play with your new team value to spend. Is this right?

    2) To earn points:
    You use your WC during a double match week. You pick the players that will play the first match, you earn points. Then you change your team to new players that will play the second match and you earn even more points. Is this right?

    Or am I totally not getting it? 😀

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    1. Incider Dealing
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Technically you could do both..

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      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        2 is impossible.

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    2. Dangerous Dave
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      1 is correct

      2 you can't change players between matches in a double game week. Whatever you choose for the first game is the same side for the 2nd game. Follow?

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      1. l@sp0
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Ok got it! Thanks

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        1. Dangerous Dave
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Good luck. Hope you win your prize.

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    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      1) Spot on! Plus if you use the WC during the international break, you get more than a week to build team value and decide on the squad that you really want! Although, I'm not saying that is something you HAVE to do, just another strategy!

      2) I don't understand what you're trying to say, but doesn't seem do-able!

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      1. l@sp0
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Okay thanks. And is there only 1 international break? Or is there another period that could be ideal? Because I guess upgrading. Your team value is important in the beginning of the season, but if I don't really need it now..

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        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          There will be other international breaks. The longer you save your WC, the better. Lots of double gameweeks in the latter stages.

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    4. Incider Dealing
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      What I meant was your best option might be to do 1) and then get your best side out ready for a DGW. The optimum use of a WC I guess...

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  25. Eboue
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How do I look?
    Boruc
    Walker/Vidic/turner(b)
    Ozil Michu sigurdsson whittingham
    Suarez{C} Rooney giroud

    Speroni/koscielny/ward prowse/Chester

    Thanks!

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Good team Eboue. I like Siggy and Whitt in the MF. Would love Walker myself but funds don't stretch that far yet.

      Dumping JWP?

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      1. Eboue
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks- eventually, but I imagine it'll probably be on the new year WC 😆

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    2. Zep
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A lot like Eboue actually...

      The team's pretty good too... like the Siggy pick...

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      1. Eboue
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        😀 cheers Zep!

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    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Nice team. Why not play Kos?

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      1. Eboue
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks- cant really see us getting a clean sheet at WBA, would you play him over burner?

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        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I would. But I know nothing about Burner.

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  26. Scottys Army
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Is it worth keeping the SAS combo for newcastle game post break ?

    6 conceded in last 2 games

    hmmmmmmmmm

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  27. aehii
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Surprised by the amount of free kicks scored in the league so far, any article on that keeping count? There's been loads. About 4 every gameweek, it seems.

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  28. Pasqualinho
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Ramsey scoring. Sturridge assisting. What next? I'm expecting Lambert to miss a penalty.

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    1. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Suarez to win the Nobel Peace Prize

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    2. Scottys Army
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      LOL

      To be fair to sturridge hes been working hard to be less selfish and it showed on sunday.

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      1. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        He didn't have to work too hard to be less selfish - One pass would have done it. Testament to BR, I suppose, if he's improved his overall game.

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Well, Balotelli did 😯

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    4. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Terry to become the face of "Kick racism out of football"

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  29. Scottys Army
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    What do you think will be the price diference at the end of the season between RVP and Rooney ?

    currenty 3.1 million

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  30. Mak_Gold
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Should I sell Collins or Chester for Walker? Makes
      sense to sell Chester first, right? Since he is the
      guaranteed long term absentee? FWIW, my
      current defence is Vidic, Koscielny, Coleman,
      Collins and Chester.

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Sure if you have no other pressing transfers to make.
        Just beware of leaving yourself no room to manoeuvre when the big hitters start producing in MF.

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        1. ccc
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          good point

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