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The Sun Dream Team – Monthly Game – December

December’s packed schedule presents a new challenge to those taking on the Sun Dream Team monthly game. With some clubs pressed into nine fixtures in 31 days, injuries and rotation are set to test our lineups in a relentless month of matches.

Once again, the Sun are offering up a pot of £10,000 in monthly prizes, with a cool £5,000 on offer to the top scoring Dream Team manager to emerge from the grueling festive programme.

With the monthly game kicking off at midday on Sunday, we examine the strategies presented by the fixture list, before assessing the likely targets for those compiling a team set up to take on Dream Team December game.

The Fixtures

Having seen the Premier League programme interrupted by international breaks, December takes us to the other extreme. There are no less than six full sets of fixtures in the month, a schedule that will exacerbate any rest and rotation concerns.

In addition, there are eight teams who begin their December schedule on Sunday and therefore face an additional league fixture. With the Capital One Cup fifth round and the final matchday in both the Champions League and Europa League, there are some clubs facing no less than nine matches in the month.

Here’s a breakdown of how the fixtures are distributed across the various Premier League clubs:

9 Matches (7 PL, 1 C1C, 1CL/EL) – Tottenham, Chelsea, Man City, Man United
7 Matches – (6 PL, 1 C1C) – Stoke, Sunderland, West Ham
7 Matches – (7 PL) – Southampton, West Brom, Liverpool
7 Matches (6PL, I Cl/EL) – Arsenal, Swansea
6 Matches – (6PL) – Aston Villa, Fulham, Cardiff, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Newcastle, Norwich.

As we can see from the above, once again those teams kept busy in Europe have the advantage when it comes to their sheer number of fixtures. Four clubs offer nine opportunities to score points with a full set of seven Premier League encounters, a Capital One Cup tie and a European tie all before 2013 bows out.

While we should undoubtedly prioritise these teams with our monthly Dream Team selection, we also have to consider just how punishing that schedule will be and how teams will adjust.

Rotation will surely rear its head with all Premier League bosses assessing how they can shuffle their options. We can expect to see heavy rotation amongst those teams with nine fixtures and perhaps the best we can hope for is to successfully target players who feature in seven of their matches.

The Players Picks

While it’s Manchester City blazing the goal trail and presenting the biggest challenge to Arsenal right now, the fixture list suggests we should suddenly take notice of United.

David Moyes’ outfit not only have the nine scheduled matches, they boast an array of league fixtures that suggest they may well be firmly back in the title race come January. While Sunday’s visit to Spurs will present a stern test, Old Trafford encounters with Everton, Newcastle and West Ham follow on, with away trips to Villa, Hull and Norwich also looking profitable.

As Robin van Persie struggles to shake off knocks and niggles, Wayne Rooney (£7.0m) has taken it upon himself to carry United’s attack and with 8 goals from 17 Dream Team appearances, along with five Star Man awards, he stakes a strong claim for a spot in our December forward lines. Meanwhile, at the back, David De Gea (£5.5m) in goal and Patrice Evra (£6.0m) present the most secure route to earning United’s December clean sheets – Jonny Evans (£5.0m) and Phil Jones (£4.0m) offer cheaper but riskier alternatives. The United midfield remains a minefield, devoid of any obvious and secure Dream Team talent.

Sergio Aguero (£7.0m) dominates our thinking when it comes to the blue side of Manchester. He’s soared to the top of the Dream Team striker rankings with a run of ruthless goal scoring form that shows little sign of abating. Sixteen strikes from 16 Dream Team appearances is a record that ensures the Argentine is an essential monthly game purchase, even with some testing away trips on the horizon for Manuel Pellegrini’s men.

Yaya Toure (£6.0m) and David Silva (£5.5m) offer the potential behind the prolific Aguero. With Silva currently struggling with a calf complaint, Toure clearly has the edge and, having climbed to second in the midfield rankings behind Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey, it’s difficult to look beyond the Ivorian for secure City midfield cover. Elsewhere, the back line remains difficult to predict, while Joe Hart’s (£6.0m) security of starts remains in question. With Pellegrini continuing to put emphasis on attack to plaster over the cracks at the back, the Citizens’ defence is best avoided.

Chelsea’s nine December fixtures are a mixed bag, bringing them home league fixtures with Crystal Palace, Swansea and Liverpool, along with visits to Sunderland, Stoke and Arsenal. Their monthly programme begins with the Stamford Bridge clash against Southampton on Sunday, while a Carling Cup trip to Sunderland and a home Champions League clash with Steaua Bucharest could provide further profits for their Dream Team assets.

Midfielders Eden Hazard (£6.5m) and Oscar (£4.5m) continue to carry the fight to opponents as Jose Mourinho shuffles his lone striker. Oscar presents the better value and is the preferred option if you’re scratching around to save money but I still feel that Hazard has the edge over the Brazilian. He has claimed two Star Man awards this term and looks a more secure starter over the hectic festive spell.

There is promise in the Chelsea defence, not least in the form of Petr Cech (£5.5m) who will surely be present in at least eight of the Blues’ nine December fixtures. John Terry (£5.0m) has also presented strong value to this point – delivering 72 points to rank fourth for defenders overall.

That leaves us looking at Spurs as the final team with nine December fixtures. Unfortunately, this is a team that appears to be permanently stuck in a state of transition, as Andre Villas-Boas fails to settle on a first choice XI. That limits the Dream Team appeal on offer, although both Hugo Lloris (£4.0m) and Jan Vertonghen (£5.5m) in the Spurs rearguard look assured of their starts, even with rotation over the Christmas period.

Aside from that pair, there’s little on offer at the Lane unless you’re willing to take a risk on the rotating midfield. The attack seems stifled by the continued quest for a preferred system and lineup, with Roberto Soldado (£4.5m) surely ranking amongst the season’s biggest disappointments so far.

Across North London, while league leaders Arsenal have just seven fixtures in the month, they have to be major sources for our December lineups. Aaron Ramsey’s (£2.5m) output has dipped of late, while Mesut Ozil (£5.5m) has also faltered, having sparkled on his arrival at the Emirates. Even so, Theo Walcott (£5.5m) is now back to tempt us into a gamble in midfield and, with 21 Dream Team goals to his name last term, he puts up a rather convincing argument.

While Olivier Giroud (£4.0m) will struggle to find a place in our lineup, even with a three-man attack, the Arsenal back four remains firmly in our thinking. Bacary Sagna (£3.5m) has delivered exceptional value, while Per Mertesacker (£5.0m) goes on threatening attacking points to supplement clean sheet returns. Both warrant interest, with keeper Wojciech Szczesny (£4.0m) also worth a sniff.

Luis Suarez (£7.5m) is the other striker cut out for our squads and it’s difficult to imagine any winning December lineup without the Uruguayan. Like Aguero, his form has been irresistible in recent weeks and, while Daniel Sturridge (£5.0m) has struggled with injuries and fatigue, Suarez has emerged as the weapon of choice in Liverpool’s “SAS” pairing.

Philippe Coutinho (£4.0m) offers a would-be punt for our midfields. The Brazilian notched his first goal of the campaign at Goodison but is surely set to profit further now he’s fit and ensconced in a Liverpool side averaging two goals a game this term. Meanwhile, at the back, Glen Johnson (£5.0m) is another player who has returned to fitness and he could yet chip with some attacking points to supplement clean sheet returns over the coming month. For a real gamble, Jon Flanagan, priced at just £2.5 million, could possibly retain his starting role having impressed in the Merseyside derby – with Jose Enrique absent until the New Year, Flanagan could offer cover of Brendan Rodgers’ back four for a premium price.

As usual, it’s difficult to consider assets outside of these “big six” teams, with both form and fixtures on their side. Swansea have the benefit of an extra fixture on their December menu but, with injuries and rotation biting, look bereft of potential with Chico (£2.5m) in their defence perhaps the only credible candidate on offer. Southampton and West Brom also have seven fixtures in the month, although the Saints have an evil league schedule that’s unlikely to see them maintain their early season form. The Baggies, meanwhile, are an erratic source of Fantasy talent with Stephane Sessegnon (£3.5m) perhaps the only potential target for those eyeing up a midfield differential.

You can enter teams for The Sun Dream Team monthly prize via the Premium-In-Play package which gets you two teams for just £5.

To score maximum points from December’s fixtures, enter your teams by 12pm Sunday December 1.

The Sun Dream Team Scout League

A reminder that we also have our own Fantasy Football Scout League with a £1,000 top prize on offer to the winner.

Simply use the following PIN and password to enter your teams into the running:

League Name: Fantasy Football Scout
Password: ReWOZhn1T1
PIN: 8061654

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1,031 Comments Post a Comment
  1. seanie3
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    McGregor (Davis)
    Terry, Mert, Baker (clyne, chester)
    Hazard, Ramsey, Brady, Barkley (Jwp)
    aguero, suarez, rooney

    looking to get rid of barkley for a hit, which is my best option from below,

    a) walcott
    b) navas
    c) keep

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    1. cravencottage
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      C- think he will play a lot over next month. But Walcott, when healthy is more secure than Navas

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    2. Walsh
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      C definitely.

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    3. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'd be more worried about your keepers. I can see a negative on the cards there if things go poorly :/

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  2. cravencottage
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    De Gea likely to get rotated over festive period?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      what you drinking?

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      1. cravencottage
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        WhY? SAF usually gave Lindegard some games over the period

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        1. bitterandstout
            10 years, 4 months ago

            that was only because the hangover muddled SAF's memory and he couldn't remember De Gea's name. Went with what he knew.

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      2. Evans
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I wouldn't say so

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      3. JT's Dog
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Can't even remember the other keepers name

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      4. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        This is Movember. What is Movember?

        Movember is a kick in the never regions to men that don't visit the doctor.

        That means all of us!........'Cause we are men we don't need no help we will hunt and fight and ignore anything to do with us.....Get It......I know you do.

        Thing is getting the message out there to make us aware of our own bodies so we get early diagnosis of cancers especially prostate and testicular cancer that kills many more of us MEN than it ought to.

        Vinnie Jones is in a battle with a skin cancer in this time....I know who I'd put my money on.
        http://news.sky.com/story/1172966/vinnie-jones-actor-reveals-skin-cancer-battle

        Cancer Kills.
        Cancer kills less if men get the fook to the doctors and get an early diagnosis.

        Movember. Grow A Beard.............Grow a pair,.

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          you are extremely weird but also quite amusing

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        2. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I wish there was a Fanuary

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        3. the axolotl
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          em, moustache. mo, moustache.

          nice post though 🙂

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        4. Audiobully
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          For the first time I completely understand your point

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      5. Hansel
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Any Norwich fans out there who knows how likely R Bennet is to start? Will Bassong be back in XI??

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      6. CHANCING PUNT
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        http://thebibtheorists.com/about/

        The Bib theory doesn't apply to Sunday matches.

        This is said by the original bib theorists in this link. Under "Why are you called the bib theorists?"

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      7. thegame
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        guys long term is james Collins nailed on?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Until Reid returns I guess. Jan or so.

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          1. thegame
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            thanks mate....you know I want to put torres in but my head saying no!

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 14 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Stick with a Chelsea mid. Too many forwards firing.

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      8. Cilly Bonnolly
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Good to go?

        Krul
        M. Turner, Vlaar, Terry
        Ravel, Ramsey, Oscar, Ozil
        Aguero (c), Suarez (v), Rooney

        Subs: Harper, Januzaj, Clyne, Chester

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        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          How you can afford Terry, Ozil and SAR is astounding. Well done sir. GTG.

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      9. Judas
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Which Chelsea player to bring in for Nastasic on a low budget? Does anyone know who are certain starters out of Cahill and Az?

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        1. Walsh
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          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Would prefer Cahill.

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        2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          neither

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      10. Declan
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Studge ➡ Benteke -4? Hoping for something like this:

        http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22244165

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        1. blokeman
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Only if you captain him

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      11. Kevtheotter
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Mast and Dawson to Meet and Gj worth a 4 pointer? Already have migs

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        1. Sean.
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          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Just 1 this week

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      12. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Most must be watching The Late Late Toy Show

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        1. Declan
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I'm multitasking.

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          1. Optimus.
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            As am i 🙂

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      13. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Redmond and Olsson a bit contradictory in the scout picks innit? Olsson cause he's oop takin redmonds place? Thinkin of brady to redmond for funds

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        1. Demí
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          They play on different sides

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          1. Valar(Keith)
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            ah.. thought redmond cut in from the left. is snoddy out of december too? brady to redmond looks nailed on then

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            1. Walsh
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              • 10 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              If you need the funds cannot fault the move.

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        2. thegame
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          he rarely plays oop

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        3. ILOVEBAPS
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          That could be a very wise investment Valar.

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          1. Valar(Keith)
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks.. that 0.5 could prove important as i've SAR, Haz, Wally, Ram, Terry, GJ.. desperate for funds

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            1. ILOVEBAPS
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah and he's a decent punt regardless of cash. Brady's fixtures are pants for a while yet.

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      14. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I'm watching the darts on TV and I can't fathom as to why its so popular. The crowd seems to really enjoy it. Can anyone shed any light into why people are so keen on it (especially when they are too far away to see anything anyway).

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        1. Namtab Nomolos
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Booze, alcohol and drnks

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          1. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            So its all hype?

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            1. Get up ya bum
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              I love playing but not watching. It's not all hype those guys on tv are very talented.

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              1. Namtab Nomolos
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                I loved watching when Sid Waddell was commentating, didn't have to be darts, though 🙂

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              2. Ryan
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                • 12 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                I love playing too and I can understand it as a casual night out having a few beers and PLAYING darts. But watching it from afar and being really enthusiastic about watching it seems odd to me.

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            2. Namtab Nomolos
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              There is a constant table chatter and people get crazy fancy dressed up, it's like a big communal stag night, when you get some good darts players playing it gets as tense as a Tennis Final though.

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        2. blokeman
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Similar to poker, a sport everyone can play?

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          1. Walsh
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            These are activities not sports.

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          2. Get up ya bum
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            sport 😆
            you mean game

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        3. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I got a dart board 3 months ago for my birthday..I've never played it much before..I love it,gret when a few mates call round

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          1. Get up ya bum
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            For sure. Gets quite addictive if ya start getting decent

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            1. Optimus.
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Very addictive i find if i have 10 minutes to spare i'm on it..

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          2. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            +1 I have one under the carport and its great when having a BBQ in summer.

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        4. Mavric Marco
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Isn't your grav a dart player?

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          1. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            No, that is Brad Thorn. An All Black

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            1. Mavric Marco
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Ar, my bad.

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      15. Demí
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Liverpool team news updated in light of the Sturridge story. http://i.imgur.com/Tdylhge.png

        Allen is in going by the merseyside derby. Wonder if Moses will get a recall instead though?

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          thanks

          surely moses is due a start soon

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          1. thegame
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            allen deserves to be dropped for that miss last week!

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        2. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Henderson on the left, Coutinho in the hole?

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          1. Demí
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Moses right then?

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            1. Ryan
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              • 12 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah I'd say so, its his best position

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              1. Get up ya bum
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                no way. Moses on the left, Hendo on the right

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                1. TorresMagic™
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                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  +1

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                2. Crouch Potato!
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  Sounds much better.

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              2. FortunesAlwaysHiding
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                • 10 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Moses to score a hattrick. Will be on course for his 20 goal target then.

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        3. r0nh
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Still no Kolo 👿

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          1. Dino
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            • 14 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            I have a sneaky feeling kolo will start after the defensive shambles last week. Kolo + Agger to start imo

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        4. Granville
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I think Moses will come in Demi. 4-2-3-1

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 14 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Got the right bib too.

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          2. Demí
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Probably right. He's started more in the hole than on the wing so far hasn't he? which is odd

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            1. Get up ya bum
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Cout was out then though. Left wing if he starts

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      16. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I have Lovren

        Rival has Shaw, Boruc

        I have Terry

        Rival has Terry, Ivan.

        He keeps doubling up in me, and is a mere 8 points ahead.

        What to do. Get rid of them for differentials or equal him and fight in other positions?

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        1. Walsh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Sounds like a proper chess match here. Unless it is very late in the season and a comeback is needed to be fueled by differentials, I tend to ignore what rivals do and just go for the best XI I feel I can put out there.

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          1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Good tactic.

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      17. SAINTS
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Is it worth taking Ozil out to be able to bring Suarez in?

        Also best mid for 5.5 or less?

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        1. Mavric Marco
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          No

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        2. thegame
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I looked into it and couldn't do it

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          1. SAINTS
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Do you not think his form will continue?

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            1. thegame
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              the only thing that can stop him is his inevitable suspension!

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        3. ILOVEBAPS
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Yes.
          And I like Barkley if he regains his starts. Which he should based on past performances.

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      18. simsey
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        To any of the contributors who may be reading, whats the point of doing updated watchlist articles for forwards after everyone has already made their transfers?

        Even reading the updated midfield watchlist today is a little late for most people considering transfers.

        I would suggest doing them earlier in the week so they're more useful to everyone

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        1. SAINTS
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I only do my transfers on a Saturday morning.

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        2. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Most of us transfer late in the week. All these late injury updates make that thinking even better compared to gaining 0.2 or whatever.

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 14 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Add to that the midweek games in Europe.

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        3. the axolotl
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          can i suggest to keep as is. really you should be making your transfers closer to matchday, when more info is known. if you're making early transfers, it's at a higher risk.

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          1. simsey
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            So you will read the updated watchlist for forwards tomorrow morning and it will impact your transfers for this week?

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        4. simsey
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          A lot of folk transfer late in the week, sure.
          But a lot of people do it eariler.

          I like reading the watchlist articles but the one for the fwds hasn't been done yet. Doing it tonight or tomorrow morning is a complete waste.
          And doing the MF one on a Friday is a waste too imo.

          Its not a major gripe, I just dont see the sense in it is all.....

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 14 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            The forwards seems the easiest area to account for. Suarez & Aguero pick themselves in most teams. The battle for the 3rd spot is the only issue. Sturridge could be named in the article & be pointless now if he is out.

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            1. simsey
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Sure, but the article itself is useful (more so than the list) as it explains the thinking behind choices etc.
              That can be written on Thursday and read/digested on Thursday or Friday rather than 10am on Sat morn when most people have no time

              As I said, its just a thought. If you really think its better to read it 1 or 2 hrs before transfer deadline then great.
              But I think its makes the article pointless when everyone has only an hour or so to read it before players go into action..

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          2. the axolotl
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            the alternative is to have it really early and you then have an article saying some guy is a great option, then he's declared out of next fixture. you really think that's a better option?

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            1. simsey
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Yes. Because if it mentions his form, his teams form, his fixtures, his rotation likelihood etc etc then you can use all that to assess your options before making your transfer. I often dont know if its a defender, mid or fwd that I'm going to change.

              If you read an article on Wed or Thurs and a player is injured on Friday before you make your transfer then obviously count him out.

              If you still think its better to read it 2 hrs before deadline on Sat morn with a hangover then good for you 🙂

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      19. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Just did Yanga-Mbiwa > Luna

        Hope it works out well...

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        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Uh oh. 😯

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          1. Mavric Marco
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            but..but..but you said…. 😉

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            1. ILOVEBAPS
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              😀

              Good luck with the GW.

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              1. Mavric Marco
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                You to mate

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      20. tm245
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Is cazorla to theo a bit too sideways?

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        1. Mavric Marco
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          No, Theo is much more attractive FPL prospect

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        2. Audiobully
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Wait till Theo has a few more games under his belt

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        3. tm245
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks. Much to consider.

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

        sturrigde flagged

        now ml rival may find out hes injured before the deadline.

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

          sturridge

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        2. Declan
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          75% chance of playing 😕 Shirley not?

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      22. Uber Mo
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Oh no. The worst thing that could possibly have happened HAS happened. I'm happy with my team...

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        1. Evans
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Wait until 5pm sat

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          1. Mavric Marco
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            *6pm sun 😉

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          2. Crouch Potato!
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Or Sunday even!

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        2. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Same. Complacency always leads to disappointment 🙁

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      23. hnmfm
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Bench Morrison or Barkley?

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        1. I love DGWs
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Barkley if you need to bench one of the two

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      24. jjas
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I need to bench 1 from these 4

        Ivanovic, Zabaleta, Koscielny, Tomkins

        Any help would be greatly appreciated

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        1. Walsh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Bench James.

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        2. hnmfm
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Kos

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          1. jjas
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            it's between Kos and Tomkins at the moment. I'll probably choose the wrong one though

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        3. I love DGWs
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          that is envious. why not play all 4 and bench a mid?

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          1. jjas
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            my midfield is Hazard, Coutinho, Ravel and Ramsey I don't really want to bench any of those.

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            1. I love DGWs
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              bench one of Ivan/Tomkins/Kos then. Play Zab.

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              1. jjas
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Thanks, I'm probably gonna bench Tomkins

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      25. I love DGWs
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        need a defender for 4.8 or less. Please help...

        Possible options: Collins/Tomkins, Murner/Olsson/Garrido, Flanagan, Williamson, Clark/Vlaar.

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        1. Mavric Marco
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Luna?

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        2. simsey
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          A villa or Norwich defender looks the best bet. Olsson or Baker for me

          Probably Olsson as he will likely be played at LM

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          1. I love DGWs
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            long-term a surity to start?

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            1. simsey
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              I reckon so. He's started LB the last 8 games ahead of Garrido anyway.

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      26. The Mousa is Loosa
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        -4 needed this week to clean up my defense? Currently sitting on Vert Ivan Clyne Burner and Ridgewell. Thinking of doing Clyne to Baker

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        1. Walsh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Stopped reading after first sentence.

          No and never.

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      27. MesQueUnClub
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Anybody care to share how did Walcott play on tuesday? 🙂

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        1. Mavric Marco
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          he only came on for 15/20 mins...

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        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Rusty.

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        3. Audiobully
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Very briefly

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        4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          rubbish

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        5. Declan
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          15mins of pure magic.

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

          Thnx, guys. Will wait with bringing him in then.

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      28. IsThisJustFantasy?
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Evening folks 🙂 Just a swift one - who to play out of

        Kolo Toure (hul) [Liverpool look good for a CS as Hull's attacking stats are dreadful, but obviously Toure's far from guaranteed a start and, worst-case scenario could come on as a sub]

        Murner (CRY) [Norwich haven't looked solid at all, but then again Palace haven't looked overly threatening]

        Ward (nor) [Palace's defence could be turning a corner but I'm not sure if I trust them away from home just yet...]

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          they got a cs last game away from home

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          1. IsThisJustFantasy?
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Hmmm true say, and I trusted ward for that one, although partly cos I had little other choice 😛

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        2. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          M Turner

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      29. eratrius
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        News on Walcott starting this week? Doubtful?

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          20%. Taking it easy with him.

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          1. eratrius
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            cheers

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      30. dberb9
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        From Midfield :
        Oscar Miralas Ramsey Lallana Amalfitano
        which one to bench??

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        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          probably Malf

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        2. Mavric Marco
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Lallana

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      31. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        this is where I intend to be for GW15:
        http://i.imgur.com/VJXkK5h.png

        (ones with black background to names are ones being transferred in during the next two gameweeks

        yay or nay?

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        1. simsey
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Relax and see what injuries and form/fixtures tell you.

          But it does look a good team on paper

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          1. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            yeah will obviously take it a GW at a time, but this is who I have on ze old watchlist.

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