Fixtures

Frisking the Fixtures – Gameweek 16 – The Weak

Having analysed the teams with Strong fixtures on the horizon, our second instalment concentrates on those with harder runs to come. The top two face a tricky task to maintain their lofty perches, while Southampton continue to fight with their backs to the wall as the schedule proves unrelenting for Mauricio Pochettino’s men.

Liverpool

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While the Blue half of Merseyside looks set to go from strength to strength with a friendly festive fixture list, the Reds face a daunting test. With trips to Tottenham, Man City and Chelsea in the next four, and just the visit of Cardiff to help catch their breath, Brendan Rodgers’ team are about to be stretched to the limit.

Injuries to Daniel Sturridge, Steven Gerrard and, potentially, Jordan Henderson couldn’t have come at a worse time, and the loss of creativity could even cast doubt over the prospects of Anfield’s prolific Uruguayan. Luis Suarez has, of course, been a phenomenon this season but these fixtures and the loss of certain team-mates are set to provide his stiffest test since returning from suspension. The defence presents less of a puzzle. With just one clean sheet since Gameweek 3, despite a bevy of toothless opponents, many managers will take these fixtures as the final signal to drop under-performing assets such as Glen Johnson and Simon Mignolet.

Arsenal

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In a similar vein, Arsenal will need to step up to the plate to defend their spot at the summit. With three away games in the next four, including a trip to the Etihad, and their only home match in that period being a showdown with Chelsea, the Gunners’ hitherto profitable Fantasy assets could suffer a blip in productivity.

With just the first two of those fixtures being truly testing, it is unlikely that any managers holding players such as Mesut Özil, Aaron Ramsey or Per Mertesacker will drop them now. But these fixtures ought to serve as a warning to any would-be investors to postpone any acquisition until at least Gameweek 18. Indeed, suitors of Theo Walcott may view these tricky games as a small blessing, giving him time to return to full match fitness before bringing him in as a possible, potent differential.

Crystal Palace

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Few would argue that Tony Pulis’ instalment at Selhurst Park hasn’t had an immediate impact on the Eagles. Having conceded just one goal in the last five games – an incredible achievement considering their early season form – the Crystal Palace defence has been the subject of an unlikely mini-bandwagon. Latecomers to the party might want to think twice before jumping on board, though, as the fixtures take a turn for the worse. With trips to Chelsea, Man City and Tottenham in the next six, only home games against Newcastle and Norwich appeal in that period.

There’s no doubting the budget appeal of Joel Ward and Danny Gabbidon, but suitors may wish to wait a week or more for the worst of those fixtures to pass, unless they have a solid rotation plan in place. Similarly, anyone scouting for a budget midfielder could do worse in principle than Barry Bannan, who has both recent returns and the numbers to back it up, but now is probably not the time to take advantage. Gameweek 20 appears to be a better time to invest.

BE WARY OF

Southampton
The Saints are still right in the middle of their trickiest patch of fixtures all season, a spell which has unhappily coincided with a spate of injuries to key defensive personnel. Mauricio Pochettino has his work cut out to arrest their descent down the table in the face of tough adversaries. Trips to Newcastle and Everton and home games against Tottenham and Chelsea in the next five look unprofitable for The Saints. Anyone still holding the likes of Dejan Lovren, Jose Fonte or Nathaniel Clyne may be tempted to part ways, while Adam Lallana’s output has slowed to a crawl, with attacking returns in just one of the last seven Gameweeks.

Swansea
As predicted by many, Europa League duties appear to have taken a heavy toll as the fatigue-hit Swans have failed to make the most of a recent stretch of kind fixtures. Not good news for Michael Laudrup, as the schedule starts to turn against his team. Games against Everton, Chelsea, Man City and Man United in the next six look distinctly unappealing for holders of Michel Vorm, Chico Flores and Ashley Williams. These fixtures, combined with the return to fitness of Michu and Wilfried Bony may also put the kibosh on the appeal of Jonjo Shelvey, whilst Pablo Hernandez has been somewhat out of sorts anyway since returning from his own early season injury. Gameweek 23 looks like a good time to revisit the Welsh outfit.

Fulham
And then there was one: Rene Meulensteen. The departure of Martin Jol has so far looked like a positive for the Cottagers – their numbers are up across the board and even the ever-languid Dimitar Berbatov has shown signs of life. The bad news is that the next two fixtures could put their renaissance on hiatus – a trip to Everton, followed by a home game against Man City, are daunting. After that, though, the fixtures take a decided upswing and the likes of Sascha Riether, Patjim Kasami or even Berbatov himself could come into contention if Meulensteen can continue to improve his new team’s attitude and performances.

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  1. La Vida Latte
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    What are peoples overall rank around here?

    Mine is 11.508

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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        feel like a chav at a celeb bash....

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        1. La Vida Latte
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          You are steadily getting better and better ranks I can see 🙂

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          1. La Vida Latte
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            Climbing 800k in 8 weeks! :-O

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        1. La Vida Latte
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          Haha! 🙂

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          1. JT's Dog
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              Someone was always gonna do it may as well be me. 🙂

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        2. Iwantmorepointsthanks
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          1. La Vida Latte
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            Impressive! So what is your best bet this weekend? 😉

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            1. A.T
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              God knows 😀

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        6. drughi
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          1. La Vida Latte
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            Impressive too!

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        7. Hibbo
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          519

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          1. The Mandalorian
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            LOL

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          2. La Vida Latte
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            Serious?! That is freaking awesome! Have a link?
            (and just between you and me - who is the best captain this weekend? ;-))

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            1. Hibbo
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              Id is 371.

              And your guess is as good as mine bud.

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              1. La Vida Latte
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                I guess so. But this week it is so hard to pick! 😛

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        8. Weasel Boy
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          3163 😀

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          1. La Vida Latte
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            That is mighty good!

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            1. Weasel Boy
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              Thanks 😀

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          2. lifes a pitch
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            120k

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      • andres
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        What transfet would you recommend?

        Howard davies
        Walker coleman chester (williams merte)
        Sess shelvey hazard rambo (jedinak)
        Lukaku kun suarez
        1.2, 1FT

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        1. La Vida Latte
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          Sess -> Fer is an option.

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        2. Herman Toothrot
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          Save it.

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      • Zep
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        I need to pick a captain from the attacking LASH quartet...

        And like everybody else, I'm stumped...

        It's on L right now, but I can see the merits of going with A, S and H... 😕

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        1. Mílanista
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          Mine is on L.

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        2. The Sarjeant
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          Exactly the same here! I might just get someone to pick one for me, and not look until after the weekend!

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          1. Zep
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            This is definitely the week for something like that, would certainly help with avoiding any hair loss...

            I've only ever missed one GW in the last 3 years that I can remember...

            It was the Sunderland DGW last year... I was away at a meditation centre for 10 days with no contact to the outside world whatsoever...

            I told my little brother to captain Cuellar for me... when I got back I saw that he scored 20pts and was pretty happy, BUT if I had watched those games live, I'd be a nervous wreck...

            He got 0pts in the first, more favourable game... and only got his assist (and resulting bonus) in the last minute of the second game... I would have gone mental watching that... 😀

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            1. HVT
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              Was that the assist for Sess last min goal ?

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              1. Zep
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                Yeah it was...

                I can just imagine what it would have been like on the site when that goal went in.. 😀

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        3. Blue Lion
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          Aguero mate. He is the man for big games. I see Lukaku blanking.

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          1. POLSKA GOLA
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            This!

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        4. Phaze 1
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          Doesn't seem hard to me. If you have Rooney =C. If you own Luka =C.

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        5. Mr. Bean
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          I'm a little worried H will be rested

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        6. HVT
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          L
          A
          S
          G
          I
          T
          O

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        7. Mr. Bean
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          I took some serious hits to get to LASHOY

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        8. AK ⭐
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          I am going with R.

          I think I have a RASH.

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          1. Zep
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            😀

            You better get that seen to...

            Actually no, I think it's the one rash you do want to keep... 😉

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            1. AK ⭐
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              I've been having it for a few weeks now. I'm ot very concerned with this one. 😉

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          2. Blue Lion
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            I have WHORS in my mid and a LAS in attack.
            😉

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      • JT's Dog
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          Gonna be a few people suffering from mega captain points withdrawal symptoms after this week

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          1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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            aye, but you cant beat yourself up for it tho, all good options, if one doesnt come off then youre unlicky

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            1. JT's Dog
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                Saurez has ruined me for other captains

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            2. Blue Lion
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              Hey JTD! How you been?

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              1. JT's Dog
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                  Cool lion how you, taking a bit of getting used to seeing everyone with their real names. At least yours is easy to see

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                  1. Blue Lion
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                    I am good.
                    Ya, its kinda wierd.

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            3. LOCO ABREU
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              spurs lineup out

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            4. Demí
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              Spurs team: Friedel, Naughton, Rose, Fryers, Holtby, Capoue, Townsend Sigurdsson, Lamela, Soldado, Dembele

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              1. HVT
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                No Bale ?

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                1. Zep
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                  No Mata 😯

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                  1. HVT
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                    Mata doesn't play for spurs - silly .
                    😉

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                  2. Evans
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                    No waddle ?

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                    1. HVT
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                      Gone on a sing song with Hoddle !

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                      1. Evans
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                        Diamond lights ...... So bad it should be re-released

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                        1. HVT
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                          Showing your age a little there tastic or did you Google ?

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                  3. The Enlightener
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                    I believe this may have been a sly attempt at saying No Matter, but with a twist playing off of Juan's name. Crafty, Zep. Crafty indeed.

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                2. The Mandalorian
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                  No Gazza?

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              2. Demí
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                Subs tonight - Archer, Dawson, Fredericks, Chadli, Dombaxe, Eriksen, Coulthirst.

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              3. AAAAA
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                Capoue and Fryers CB then

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                1. Demí
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                  lol just noticed. Ridiculous that AVB has picked this strong a team for a dead rubber

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              4. SuperOsçarBaby
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                Holtby POO

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                1. Crouch Potato!
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                  One of their best players v Sunderland I thought.

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            5. The Enlightener
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              Jurgen Klinsmann just signed a 4-year extension to be U.S. National coach. I think he's also getting greater control over the whole operations. Lovely! Couldn't be more happy 'bout that.

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              1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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                yep good move for the US

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                1. The Enlightener
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                  He's such a delightful German, and he can bake real well too. Quoted from Wikipedia: Klinsmann's family operates a bakery in Stuttgart's Botnang district and consequently he is sometimes affectionately referred to as the "baker's son from Botnang". Klinsmann is in fact a journeyman baker, having served an apprenticeship.

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                  1. Mr. Bean
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                    nice little known fact!
                    Cliff Clavin?

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              2. Mr. Bean
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                been great so far, keep up the good work!

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            6. HVT
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              Thanks Ross
              🙂

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            7. kennethrhcp
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              help needed, 7.3mil to spend on a mid, my other 4 are: lamps, hazard, ramsey & whittingham.

              my 1st thought was mirallas but worried of gametime... im even considering a gamble on nani or jan.

              any thoughts on who to buy?

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              1. HVT
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                Cabaye - next week
                Or gamble on Fer - this week .

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                1. kennethrhcp
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                  cabaye, nice! didn't look at him. id be ok benching this week aswell, just start whittingham vs WBA

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                  1. HVT
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                    Keep ft so ?

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              2. Blue Lion
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                Who are you replacing? You could go for Cabaye or Fer.

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                1. kennethrhcp
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                  im getting rid of coutinho & negredo for rooney & 7.3.

                  I think i'll go cabaye alright... will look weird bringing in a suspended player

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                  1. HVT
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                    In that case Fer this week ?
                    And then Fer > Cabye maybe next week ,
                    IMO look for where the actual points are this week in your case unless you have other plans for next week.
                    Fer (Latin for iron) may be gold.

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                  2. Blue Lion
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                    He has been on form and fairly consistent.

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                  3. kennethrhcp
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                    cheers lads, i would but main rival has him & i don't wanna follow him.

                    thanks very much for replies

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                    1. RuudVanNistelrooney
                      • 10 Years
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                      wait for eriksen tonight

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            8. JK - Cønt ⭐
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              wow Spurs look really weak at the back. I wonder what AVB would give to have Caulker right now.

              Vert's injury coinciding with Vert's injury means we're no closer to knowing their first choice cb pairing

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              1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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                😳

                second Vert's injury should be Rose's return

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              2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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                is vertonghen such a great player though? Not sure he is the best defensively

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            9. Fchildress
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              Two quick questions for this GW:

              1) Who are we thinking for captain this week? Been riding Suarez but this feels like it could be a 2 point outing for him.
              Suarez, Aguero, Lukaku, Hazard, Ozil? Leaning towards Lukaku but undecided

              2) Who to play in the back this week? Need 3 from this 5:
              Mert, Coleman, Shaw, Turner, Chester
              Right now I've got Mert on the bench due to being away at City but it feels weird to have him on the bench.

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              1. kennethrhcp
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                I was gonna gamble on hazard or lamps but doubtful now. will probably go lukaku/rooney so I guess lukaku for you?

                bench mert & one of turner/chester

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            10. Az
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              Heres a quick run down of who I consider to be the top four picks for the captaincy this week.

              Agueros points against the current top 4 teams theyve played in the league (As they are playing a top team)

              CHE: 8
              SPURS: 15
              EVERTON: 7
              NEWC: 12

              Total : 42

              This doesnt include the 13 against UTD, which I would definitely class as a *Big* game.

              Hazards points against the 4 bottom teams theyve played this season (as they are playing a bottom team)

              FUL : 3
              SUN: 17
              WHU; 10
              CAR: 18

              Total: 48

              Lukakus points against the bottom 4 teams hes played this season (as they are playing a bottom team)

              CRY: 2
              WHU: 7
              STK: 6
              HUL: 1 (while at chelsea) 2

              Total: 16/17

              Rooneys points against the 4 teams closest to them in the league this season.... (mid table, how depressing) and not including Newcastle who he didnt play (as they are playing a mid table team with similar points)

              SWA: 8
              SOU: 5
              TOT: 13
              STK: 12

              Total : 38

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              1. Az
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                if anyone wants some more analysis on this, I can get it all down for you. Its interesting reading but didnt want to start a tl;dr if no-one cares 😉

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

                    Can you do a quick H and A for each fixture

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                    • 10 Years
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                    My (C) is rapidly sliding away from Romelu.

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                    1. The Enlightener
                      • 10 Years
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                      I'm in the same boat. No navigational charts to point me in the right direction. I'm just going to have to sail by using the stars, and they seem to be aligning in a Suarez-like pattern.

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                2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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                  thanks. Hazard looks good however the risk of rotation is scaring me

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                  1. Gloria Kanchelskis
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                    Agree with this therefore going to go with Aguero

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                3. Herman Toothrot
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                  Not to mention Kun's 8 points against Chelsea was away against what seemed like 11 defenders.

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                  1. Az
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                    Aguero to me seems like the standout option for captaincy this week

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                4. Canadian Football
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                  What about suarez?

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                  1. Az
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                    Suarez against top opposition (as hes playing a top team)

                    ARS: 2

                    EV: 9

                    NEW: 10

                    .... Then theres quite a gap until

                    HUL: 2

                    Total : 23

                    Really tough game from him, and with Gerrard out.... I'm just not sure hes a viable option this week.

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                      • 10 Years
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                      Is that Hull under top opposition? 😀

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                      1. Az
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                        haha theyre the 4th best team hes played against this year apparently! scary

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                5. Zep
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                  Lukaku scored 2pts at home to Hull for Everton as well in GW8...

                  His stats make for very grim reading...

                  Damn this is getting even tougher...

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              2. Captain Shirokov
                • 12 Years
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                Anyone up for a bit of gta online?

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

                    What format

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                    1. Captain Shirokov
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                      Xbox

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                2. Gloria Kanchelskis
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                  • 10 Years
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                  What to do about Wally.

                  Bought him too soon but it seems wrong to swap him out for Silva and a 4 point hit. What do you think?

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                  1. Mr. Greedy
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                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Is he a starter being eased back into the team or an impact sub? I bought him too early as well and then sold him last week for Gerrard (who I subsequently swapped to Silva). I would pull the trigger on this but it could backfire badly.

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                    1. Gloria Kanchelskis
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                      Cheers.

                      Tempted to wait as planning Coutinho to Silva in a week or two

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                  2. Iwantmorepointsthanks
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                    keep him. he will score against city 🙂

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                  3. I love DGWs
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                    I'm planning to keep him. Arsenal must also be fatigued after a match which must have had taken a lot out of them yesterday. Walcott will play a big role at the weekend methinks.

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                3. Tinmen
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                  Guys i cant get logged into fantasy for some reason

                  How many gameweeks are there till the free January wildcard can be used?

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

                      * noteto self ! buy Kyle diary for xmas

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                      1. Tinmen
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                        When's your sign on date?lolz

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                    • TorresMagic™
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                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      GW21

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                  2. Canadian Football
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                    • 12 Years
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                    Hey Everyone, been really busy and have not been around much. Need a little help!

                    Panti/Harper
                    Terry/Williams/Turner/Turner/Baker
                    Ozil/Ramsey/Coutinho/RavMo/Amalfitano
                    Suarez/Aguero/Lukkaku

                    1. Ozil>Hazard (plan to bring either Ozil or Theo back in a few weeks)
                    2. Williams>Distin
                    3. Both for a 4pt hit?
                    4. Other Suggestions?

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                    1. Zep
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                      I prefer only Williams > Distin this week CF...

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                  3. rozzo
                    • 10 Years
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                    is everyone looking forward to a cameron jerome brace at the weekend? the chelsea defence has been shocking so far....

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                    1. Kostja
                      • 12 Years
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                      I think this will be a cs to prove the rule, with Terry being able to handle those slow forwards

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                  4. Sad Ken
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    I'm usually fully decided on my team by this point, but...

                    Play Wes Brown away to West Ham, or Luke Shaw away to Newcastle???

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

                      Brown. Newcastle must score goals against a weakened Southampton team.

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                      1. Sad Ken
                        • 10 Years
                        10 years, 4 months ago

                        Was thinking that myself. Thanks bra.

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                    2. Round and Round
                      • 11 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      Shaw. Newcastle missing creator in chief Cabaye

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                      1. Sad Ken
                        • 10 Years
                        10 years, 4 months ago

                        Hmm, now I'm doubting my decision! Throw a dice? Ask a ouija board? Not sure what to do!!

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                        1. Round and Round
                          • 11 Years
                          10 years, 4 months ago

                          West Ham aren't prolific but they score mostly at home. In fact they score in most home games, even v top teams

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                          1. Sad Ken
                            • 10 Years
                            10 years, 4 months ago

                            Hmmm, but they've only scored in one of their last 3 home games...

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                  5. Kostja
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    I know we have a huge rotation risk and etc, but if you had to would you go for Barkley or Mirallas?

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                    1. A.T
                      • 13 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      Barkley

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                    2. Champ
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      Mirallas looking good recently

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

                    Will Soldado come good?

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

                      At another club, probably.

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

                        *Will Soldado come good for Spurs this season?

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

                          Not good enough for our FPL teams.
                          Might score a few vs the lesser teams.

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

                            I 100% disagree, he is just the kind of player who needs to finish the ball. Like Chicharito, a poacher. Those seem to be a dying breed. But I doubt Tottenham did not know that before buying him. If AVB wants him to work he needs to sort out his shambles of a midfield

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                    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      Soldado looks to me to be a player who thrives on service, other than Lennon I don't see that Spurs have anyone to supply him with it, Townsend and Lamela both seem like, come inside and shoot sort of wingers. Now when you had Bale, who was incredibly good at this, a lack of goals from your centre forward could be overlooked.

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                    3. A.T
                      • 13 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      Next season

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

                        +1 I agree, a lot of new players to expect them to gel immediately

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

                      A poor mans Adam Le Fondre...

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                  7. Mr Sarcastic
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Team news doesn't have Brady even in starting XI, but rmt expects him to get quite good points - that rmt is quite useless, right?

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

                      He has a good fixture. RMT is counting on a probable start.

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                      1. Mr Sarcastic
                        • 13 Years
                        10 years, 4 months ago

                        And team news is counting he won't start.
                        So rmt is having month old assumption and is useless...well maybe not useless, but not very useful either 🙂

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

                          Team news gets it wrong too. A Brady start could prove fruitful. Having a low figure there would be silly. Use the 2 together etc.

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                          1. Mr Sarcastic
                            • 13 Years
                            10 years, 4 months ago

                            yep correct, just wondering if it's time to get rid or risk it and play him one more gw.

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                    2. Mr. Bean
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      it seems sometimes just a little slow updating?

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                      1. Mr Sarcastic
                        • 13 Years
                        10 years, 4 months ago

                        yes it seems so

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                  8. In Like Flynn.
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Good to see Rose back, can only hope he is and stays fit. Is he first choice if so?

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                    1. LOCO ABREU
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      only when vert,rose,dawson and vlad all fit at the same time we will know.

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

                      Yes, but he's classified as a midfielder.

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                      1. In Like Flynn.
                        • Has Moderation Rights
                        • 13 Years
                        10 years, 4 months ago

                        It's for the Sky game Yoda, where he's a defender.

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                  9. Champ
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Who do you think is better/hotter looking - Rooney or Lukaku? Alternatively, which one would you out the armband on? Rooney for me 🙂

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

                      *put the armband on

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                    2. The Enlightener
                      • 10 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      Lukaku's hotter. That hair. Just does it to me every time. As for the armband, that's a toss-up.

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                    3. The Mandalorian
                      • 11 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      Roo

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                  10. gers23
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Anyone know anything about Ps3 and a wireless connection? Iv recently been getting alot of lagg on fifa and when i do an internet test on ps3 its less than 1 Mgps!!! Whereas before it was over 5!!! My router appears fine and according to sky its running at 8 Mgps!!! Wtf ? Coud Ps4 have anything to do with it?

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                    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      have you placed your ps3 in new position recently, whats the line of sight like to the router?

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                      1. gers23
                        • 12 Years
                        10 years, 4 months ago

                        nope nothings changed 🙁

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                        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
                          • 12 Years
                          10 years, 4 months ago

                          then take it close to the router, and test again, if its still 1mpbs then summat is wrong

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                          1. gers23
                            • 12 Years
                            10 years, 4 months ago

                            could it be my ps3 ? Or you think my internet provider? Dont want to phone Sky up if its ps3 thats broke

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

                      go to speedtest.com and see if you've exceeded your FUP.

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                      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
                        • 12 Years
                        10 years, 4 months ago

                        sounds painful

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

                    If something happens to Capoue this game and Chicheres doesn't recover by Sunday then Spurs will have 1 fit CB versus Suarez (Dawson, not one of the best himself). That being said, technically they only have 1 fit CB anyway as Capoue is actually a midfielder.

                    I just don't get AVB sometimes..

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                    1. LOCO ABREU
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      he's resting his only cb

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

                      Maybe AVB knows that Chiriches will be fine. Otherwise, it does seem pretty odd playing Capoue tonight if he'll probably be needed against Suarez and co.

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

                        I suppose so, but if anything happens to go wrong the media is going to eat AVB.

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

                          wont be a big difference if he plays Capue or Sandro who is a similar player, Dembele Paulinho in the midfield and problem solved

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

                            Capoue has played a CB quite often before, Sandro hasn't, that's all

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

                      ??? Look at other clubs, are there many others that have over 4 good CBs? What dont you understand?

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

                        who should he have played in your opinion, he is already rolling out Fryers and Naughton

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

                        I'm not asking him to buy more CBs. Its just that if he rests Capoue for this match he'll have Capoue + Dawson which isn't the worst pairing. Especially as this match is a dead rubber and Anzhi are terrible enough to be in the relegation zone in the Russian league.

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

                          he just does not have anyone to play there, I dont think it would be good for any team to roll out total youth players and let them get hammered. Every point in Europa= cash too

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

                            We'l; I don't think replacing Capoue with some youth team fella will see Spurs get hammered because people aren't realizing how bad Anzhi are supposed to be.

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

                      What's happened to Kaboul? He's disappeared!

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

                        Injuries

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

                    I know nobody cares but Alan has missed his 2nd open goal middle of the 6 yard box in the Salzburg match! My captain...can't believe it!!

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

                      My captain too..and I have 3+ goals bet
                      I shouldnt read this 🙁

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

                        Oh and if I knew Bony will start I would buy that Kampl guy 🙁
                        Second time I dont buy him and he scores

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                    2. LOCO ABREU
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      i care!

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                    3. LOCO ABREU
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      kampl was a good bet for today,no room for him in my midfield of fails 🙁

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

                      A side netting away from an assist 🙁

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                    5. Demel
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      Phwooh an assist!

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                    6. Toonzie
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 11 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      me too lol, i have mane too from salzburg

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                      1. The Enlightener
                        • 10 Years
                        10 years, 4 months ago

                        I went to Salzburg once. Lovely little city. Hopped on over to Baden-Baden for a day of exploring on the side. Delightful escapade it was.

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                  13. Az
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                    • 14 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Heres a quick run down of who I consider to be the top four picks for the captaincy this week.

                    Agueros points against the current top 4 teams theyve played in the league (As they are playing a top team)

                    CHE (A): 8
                    SPURS (H): 15
                    EVERTON (H): 7
                    NEWC (H): 12

                    Total : 42

                    This doesnt include the 13 against UTD, which I would definitely class as a *Big* game.

                    Hazards points against the 4 bottom teams theyve played this season (as they are playing a bottom team)

                    FUL (H): 3
                    SUN (A): 17
                    WHU (A)10
                    CAR (H): 18

                    Total: 48

                    Lukakus points against the bottom 4 teams hes played this season (as they are playing a bottom team)

                    CRY (A): 2
                    WHU (A): 7
                    STK (H): 6
                    HUL (H): 1 (while at chelsea) 2

                    Total: 16/17

                    Rooneys points against the 4 teams closest to them in the league this season.... (mid table, how depressing) and not including Newcastle who he didnt play (as they are playing a mid table team with similar points)

                    SWA (A): 8
                    SOU (H): 5
                    TOT (A): 13
                    STK (H): 12

                    Total : 38

                    And on request here is Suarez

                    Suarez against top opposition (as hes playing a top team)

                    ARS (A): 2

                    EV (A): 9

                    NEW (A): 10

                    .... Then theres quite a gap until

                    HUL (A): 2

                    Total : 23

                    I sense this will be a really tough game from him, and with Gerrard out.... I'm just not sure hes a viable option this week. Notice that all these games are away too… not the best tally!

                    Apologies for a bit of a repost, have added H and A as requested, and Suarez. Aguero to me seems the standout option this week!

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                    1. AK ⭐
                      • 11 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      Top opposition? Hull?

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

                        Theyre the 4th best team Suarez has played this year!

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                        1. AK ⭐
                          • 11 Years
                          10 years, 4 months ago

                          So just don't add Hull in there just for the sake of it I think. Thought nice work, I think the sample size on Suarez is quite small to add in here.

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                  14. The Enlightener
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Chico Flores may have just done his knee in.

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

                      🙁

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                      1. The Enlightener
                        • 10 Years
                        10 years, 4 months ago

                        I'm not sure how serious. He's off now, though, I think.

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

                      🙁

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                      1. The Enlightener
                        • 10 Years
                        10 years, 4 months ago

                        Probably a strain of some kind at the most. Maybe a weekend out, or a month? Of course, that kind of thing is hard to predict.

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                        1. The Enlightener
                          • 10 Years
                          10 years, 4 months ago

                          He's suspended for this weekend anyways, so may not even be an issue for owners.

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                          1. The Enlightener
                            • 10 Years
                            10 years, 4 months ago

                            Pressing issue, at least.

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                  15. Thomass
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Alright folks! CS can you please make hits!!!! 🙂

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

                    Who to start this week?:

                    Lampard (CRY home, may not start)
                    Shelvey (NOR away)
                    Dawson (LIV home)
                    Ravel Morrison (SUN home)

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

                      sorry which 2 to start?

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                    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      Ravmo or Dawson are the only nailed ones there

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                    3. Mílanista
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      Lampard (may not start, may get a haul) and Ravel

                      Dawson is up against Suarez and Shelvey is Shelvey.

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

                      Lampard and RavMo

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