Fixtures

Frisking the Fixtures – Gameweek 21 – The Weak

Having analysed those sides with Strong schedules over the next four to six Gameweeks, our second instalment takes a look at those for whom the fixture list is not smiling so kindly. Thankfully for Fantasy managers, very few teams of Fantasy relevance are adversely affected, with only one of our featured six currently residing in the top half of the Premier League table:

Aston Villa

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Earning three points at the expense of Sunderland could prove absolutely crucial to Paul Lambert’s embattled team. After failing to fully capitalise on a relatively kind festive fixture list, the Villains now have a storm to weather as they face Arsenal, Liverpool and Everton in the next four Gameweeks. The visit of West Brom should provide some relief but neither league nor Fantasy points look immediately forthcoming from the Midlands outfit.

In the short term, then, investment in a defence that has just one clean sheet in the last seven games doesn’t look well advised and owners of Nathan Baker and Brad Guzan might want to consider their options. Christian Benteke’s woeful form has looked to be a key factor in Villa’s plight and these fixtures won’t help him get back on track. Similarly, Gabby Agbonlahor’s winning strike against Sunderland might have earned him some early wildcard suitors if it weren’t for these fixtures. It is worth noting, however, that the picture brightens considerably around Gameweek 23, just in time for a late wildcard.

Swansea

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Michael Laudrup’s side put up a spirited fight against Man City on New Year’s Day and used their momentum to knock Man United out of the FA Cup. Unfortunately, the Swans face a further two consecutive tests of character in the form of another trip to Old Trafford and home game against Tottenham – fixtures which should be enough to delay any investment.

Swansea defenders have been something of a disappointment this time round and any remaining owners of the likes of Ashley Williams and Chico Flores may decide to cut their losses. The Swans’ attacking assets have not really earned themselves any fans over the last few months but Wilfried Bony’s brace against Man City and last-minute winner in the Cup showed some of the promise he showed during his wonder season in the Eredivisie and has brought him onto a few radars. The good news for suitors of the Ivorian is that, as with Villa, Swansea’s fixtures pick up considerably around Gameweek 23, making him a better call for a late wildcard than an early one.

Fulham

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Rene Meulensteen now has an unenviable job on his hands. Having steadied Martin Jol’s sinking ship with two wins from the last three, the Cottagers boss has a home game against Sunderland before the fixtures turn ugly, with Arsenal, Man United, Southampton and Liverpool in the following five. Fulham’s fixtures shine a cold light on an already unpopular source of Fantasy players.

Anyone who thought that Meulensteen’s arrival might bring a budget defence to the table may want to wait for a while before assessing the likes of Sascha Riether and Fernando Amorebieta. Steve Sidwell’s fourth goal of the season could have made him an unlikely budget prospect but not, surely, with these fixtures. With a goal in each of his last three games, it would appear that the new coach has indeed resurrected the dormant form of Dimitar Berbatov but, again, the schedule counsels against investment.

BE WARY OF

Newcastle
A spate of injuries and suspensions could hardly have come at a worse time as the Magpies brace themselves for the arrival of Man City next week. With games against Chelsea and Tottenham also in the next six, Fantasy investment in Alan Pardew’s side looks set to be slow. Clean sheets in particular look scarce on Tyneside in the short-term with Fabricio Coloccini and Tim Krul injured and Mathieu Debuchy suspended. Yohan Cabaye is also an injury doubt after missing the FA Cup loss to Cardiff – frustrating, given his consistent production – while Loic Remy’s stuttering winter form hardly fills his owners with optimism for the forthcoming fixtures.

West Bromwich Albion
Still without a permanent manager since sacking Steve Clarke, the Baggies are a little rudderless now. Not an ideal situation considering that the next six Gameweeks contain games against Southampton, Everton, Liverpool and Chelsea. Such a schedule should deter investment in a defence that has  kept just one clean sheet in ten games. Recent goals from Saido Berahino and Nicolas Anelka have registered their names on a few Fantasy radars, for use in a 3-5-2 formation, but caretaker manager Keith Downing continues to tinker with both team shape and player personnel, allowing us to steer clear until the schedule clears a little.

Cardiff
A triumphant FA Cup victory over Newcastle heralded the arrival of the Bluebirds’ new gaffer Ole Gunnar Solskjær. He has been handed a bit of tough task in the league, though, given that, while home games against West Ham and Norwich look eminently winnable, those fixtures come either side of back-to-back visits to the two Manchester teams. With Cardiff’s assets hitherto attractive primarily for defensive rotation, this schedule looks manageable but there’s a word of warning that Solskjær’s offensive-minded style could compromise the defensive solidity that his predecessor brought to the team. The flip side of that is that players such as Peter Whittingham and even Craig Noone could become more attractive, but it might be best to use these games to monitor the impact of the new regime.

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

    How is this for a WC team?

    Boruc,Mannone
    Baines,Koscielny,Ward,Chester,Burner
    Ozil,Hazard,Oscar,Silva,Pozuelo
    Suarez,Aguero,J Rod

    Thinking of WCing to this team.

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Decent. Though Aguero isn't fit yet.

      Marshall rotates better with Mannone.

      Pozuelo not a great 5th mid.

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe Oscar > Eriksen/ Lallana/ Ramsey and upgrade a defender to Nasty.

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

          Cheers. Don't trust City defense so much.

          Forgot about the Marshall/Mannone rotation. I think I'll go for that combo.

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          1. Acquafresca
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Maybe Azpi/ JEvans then?

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

              Azpil interests me. But Palace/Cardiff defender rotation is good for the third defensive slot and I want to keep some money in the bank for upgrading JRod if he fails to deliver.

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          2. Caine & Co.
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            i hate rotation. for example 3 of the last 4 cs mannone got were away from home, marshall only has 3 cs at home from 10 home games so far. i would just play boruc every game when he comes back.

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

              You're right. Rotation can be cruel sometimes. So'ton need to tighten up like start of the season for me to consider getting only Boruc as my keeper. No Wanayama is a big factor.

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    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Solid. Similar to mine.

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    3. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Keeper rotation looks good on paper but in reality it does not work out. i'd go Davis and Boruc. Rumor has it Boruc is back this week

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Though i do have my 2nd WC available which i plan to play around GW 31 in time for the run in so i will be shiftin to a different combo when the fixtures toughen up

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

        I know about the rotation headache every week. Mannone/Marshall combo looks very on paper though.

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  2. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Assuming Cabaye and ROoney are fit, no need to WC with this team right?

    Marshall Davis
    Coleman Kos Clyne Burner Chester
    Yoyo Silva Hazard Cabaye Bannan
    Suarez Rooney Lukaka

    Doing Wally > Silva for free.

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Nope, looks good.

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

      No WC.

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    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Almost identical team here. Think I will join you.

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  3. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is Cazorla on corners and free-kicks or does Özil take all of them? Looking replacement for Wally (as everyone) and currently narrowed my options to Oscar,Eriksen,Cazorla and Gerrard. Can't afford Özil without a hit.

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    1. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      no one takes them all in arsenal. özil takes some & cazorla some, even wilshere or arteta at times

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    2. Hubert
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I was in the same boat (couldn't afford Ozil) and went Gerrard. Cazorla's form has been average so far this season.

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  4. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Start Sterling or Whitts

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Whitts

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

      Whitts.

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      1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        thanks chaps

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sterling!

      He feeds Suarez! I can see Cardiff Hammers being 0-0

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  5. Scab
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    My Two Goalies are currently Krul and Gazza.

    would this be a wise move?

    Gazza, walcott ---> Davis, ozil for -4?

    Or should i just trade out krul for a more premium GK?

    keep in mind this is short term as I plan to WC end of jan.

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe Krul > Mannone? That'll give you the cash for Wally > Ozil and Sunderland have good fixtures the next 3 weeks.

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      1. Scab
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        was thinking that but i have bardsley already... double up?

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Could work. Ruddy has 2/3 great fixtures so consider him too.

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

      Don' take a hit just for the sake of getting Ozil. I would rather get Cazorla as you can sort it out when you WC if he fails.

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      1. Scab
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        yes but then I will have no playing keeper

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

          Is Krul definitely out this gw?

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          1. Scab
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I think so, its his shoulder and hes a gem for them, they wouldnt risk him to Man City would they?

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

              Wait for the presser before you make your move.

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  6. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team?

    Mannone Marshall
    Baines Kosc Mert Chester Ward
    Hazard Silva Ozil Gerrard Noone
    Suarez Lukaku JRod

    Plan is to save FT next week then transfer Mert + Lukaku > Aguero + M.Olsson when Aguero is back. Thanks in advance.

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    1. Scab
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I like the exit strategy to get aguero in for mert, just be wary of pricee rises as it eems you are stretching your budget.

      also, timing, when your def is double arsenal, do you have good fixtures?

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Will have about 1.0m in the bank with this team so getting Aguero shouldn't be a problem price wise as Mert keeps rising too.

        The next 2 weeks my double Arsenal def have avl then FUL. If Aguero still isn't back then they have sot so not the worst fixture. Could alternatively get someone like Terry for Mert now to avoid doubling up but I fancy Arsenal to not concede in their next couple. Thanks Scab.

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        1. Don Look Back in Wenger
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          tried ur team and i have 2.1m leftover :p

          but i myself already is on a double arsenal defense atm

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    2. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      looks good but I would ditch Gerrard and upgrade JRod tbh

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks for the suggestion. Gerrard has only blanked once since Suarez returned and he's on most set pieces including pens, as well as being a differential at under 5% ownership. JRod has great fixtures and form so I'll get him for now and assess in a few weeks if it's not working out.

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        1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Just think Suarez and Gerrard is too much Liverpool coverage but yes could be a nice diff. Just my opinion.

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          1. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I don't mind with their next few fixtures. Thanks for your opinion though!

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

      Superb team.

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers!

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

    Mannone

    Coleman - Terry - Sagna

    Hazard - Yaya - Özil(v) - Whittingham

    Rooney - Suarez(c) - Lukaku -4

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Nice team Aatish, how's your season been buddy?

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      1. Pinoche
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Had a bad start cuz of no Ramsey but doing well since I got him in. Aiming for a top 1k finish.. What about you?

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Pretty bad season so far.. still out of top 100k atm.

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        2. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          What transfers did you make this week?

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          1. Pinoche
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Shaw and Walcott to Sagna and Ozil..

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  8. AppleDunk
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Bottomed out in prev page. Sorry to repost.

    Is Azpilicueta nailed on until Ivanovic is back end of the month?

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

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    2. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I think so

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    3. AppleDunk
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks dudes!

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  9. Tezmoore
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    My current team

    Szczesny
    Mert, Coleman, B.Turner
    Walcott, Hazzard, Lallana, Cabaye
    Suarez, Rooney, Lukaku

    Bench: Ward, Oviedo, Chester, (Davis)

    With Walcott out, which is the best option for a replacement??

    A) Ozil
    B) Yaya
    C) Gerrard
    D) other

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    1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      has to be ozil really

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  10. Tommytour
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Those wildcarding this week, are you leaving funds for Aguero in case he makes next week?

    Or is it better to spend the cash maximising returns before he's back and make two transfers when back possibly for a hit?

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Planning an exit strategy here. Will try and save the FT next week then get him in for free by downgrading a defender (Mert in my case).

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      1. Tommytour
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        What if he's back next week? Hit?

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          If it looks like he'll start then yeah probably but Pellegrini has said he's about 2 weeks away.

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          1. Tommytour
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Cardiff is two weeks away though

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            1. President John F. Keninnsie
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Wouldn't expect him to be risked against them though.

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I am going Ozil and Giroud with a view to downgrading Ozil to Ramsey when back and upgrading Giroud to Aguero with the funds

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        course if ozil tears it up the next few weeks i may just downgrade baines instead and get aguero for giroud.. but i've kept an exit strategy planned

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      2. Tommytour
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I'm really tempted by Giroud

        Giroud for next 4 > Aguero looks great

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        1. Pepereina Pizza
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          anything's better than pinning your hopes on Rooneeyore

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    3. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd invest the cash in the player you're going to get rid off. E.g. I'd rather play Rooney this week and ditch him for Aguero than play Chamakh and 7million in the bank.

      Bit of an exaggeration, but you get my point.

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      1. Tommytour
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Well I've currently got Suarez Adebayor Lukaku plus money

        Rather those 3 than Rooney

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        1. BeachBadger
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah fair enough. Save a FT and then you can invest the cash elsewhere so.

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  11. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    My WC team looks set apart from one spot.. i cannot for the life of me decide who to go for as my cheap mid.. Every player i look has a rotation risk/low points potential attached. Narrowed down to
    Barkley Januzaj Whittingham Puncheon and one of the cheap Cardiff boys. Whitts looks the best option with his set pieces and 90 mins but is just 0.3-0.4 too expensive. Barkley and januzaj are too expensive to be rotation risks also. Puncheon i dunno much about as far as gametime is concerned. And noone, mutch etc could all be fighting for gametime with Ole installed as manager.. thoughts?

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    1. The Sarjeant
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Imo Whittingham costs too much for a 5th mid, unless your rotating.

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        This unfortunately.. may have to go for a 2 pointer 5th mid then.. Puncheon?

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        1. The Sarjeant
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I have no idea tbh. I haven't planned my wildcard much so far.

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        2. Pepereina Pizza
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          if you're going 2pter, then Lucas and forget about it.

          I don't get the scare over Mutch's playing time. He's getting the job done. Aside from his hamstring injury, do Cardiff truly have 3 better attack-minded midfielders than he?

          Consider Assaidi (stoke),
          or Steve Sidwell if you can get to 5.0m. He plays 90 minutes nearly every week, and quietly has 4 goals, 10bps. Set to rise soon as well.

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      2. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        actually.. after 2 GW's Cardiff and Southampton rotate perfectly fixture difficulty wise and home/away.. Going with JRod so i might go with Whitts too so i can rotate the two and not over rely on JRod

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not mutch of a contest.

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        he's got a hamstring injury and who knows who starts under Ole.. could be the best option though. waiting for injury news

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    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Thinking of Noone here, I read somewhere that Ole praised him after their FA cup match. With 4 big mids I'll rarely need to use my 5th so I'm also considering going with someone nailed on like Jedinak so I know he'll be playing if I suddenly need him.

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

      Currently on Barkley myself

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Barkley and Whitts at the same price.. hmmm. You reckon Barkley is a 90 minute man now? still prefer whitts i think cause of penos and set pieces

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        1. Tommytour
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          He is when fixtures aren't congested

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        2. BeachBadger
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I'd lose value on Barkley so technically Whitts is more expensive for me. Plus I think Barkley has more of a chance for goals and could come good again. And he's playing for a better team. What's the likelihood of Cardiff getting a penalty the day you need your 5th mid?

          The Cons: Not sure just how nailed on he is, but I think he should play. everton are way better with him on the pitch.

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    5. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Rotating Janazaj and Barkley myself

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

      I'll go for the cheapest playing mid.

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      1. BeachBadger
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Who's that? Save me some research

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

      You're forgetting a certain in form stoke winger. That would be my bet for under 5

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        just checked stoke and literally nobody has enough minutes under them for the past few games.. who you talkin about?

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Assaidi.

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

            indeed

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    8. Hot Sauce
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Jedinak at 4.3 for me is a no brainer. Always plays. Will be a bench fodder!

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      1. Hot Sauce
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Actually. Hes the midfielder that has played most minutes! So 2-3 points solid! 4.3 for the midfielder who has played most minutes as a bench fodder! Surprised more people havent thought of him.

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  12. Barryyuen
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hi guys,

    Vorm Mannone

    Coleman Koscielny Clyne Williamson Gabbidon

    Hazard Yaya Walcott Cabaye Sterling

    Saurez Negredo Lukaku

    1.5m in the bank 1 FT.

    Opinions guys? 🙂

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    1. Barryyuen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I am thinking of doing a Ozil for Walcott
      and considering Adebayor for Negredo.

      Benching Cabaye, Williamson and Gabbidon.

      What do you all think?

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      1. BeachBadger
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I* was considering Ade for Negredo too but after thinking about it I'll leave it til after the WC. Neg seems to have the better fixtures.

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        1. Barryyuen
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          We can wait till we utilise our WC.

          Tottenham against Crystal Palace is real tempting though...

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          1. BeachBadger
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Agreed which is why I got Eriksen in for Wlacott so at least I might get something. NOw I need to find an arsenal attacker haha when is Ramsey back?

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      2. AppleDunk
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        meaning -4 hit?

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        1. Barryyuen
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Ozil for Walcott is a sure go...

          I might wait till I WC to do a striker switch.

          What say you?

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  13. AppleDunk
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Tinkering with my WC.

    Any thoughts on this team?

    Mannone, Marshall
    Azi, Kos, Coleman, Chester, Bardsley
    Yaya, Silva, Oscar, Hazard, Snoddy
    Suarez, JRod, Adebayor

    Leaving 0.1 itb. Will transfer Ade to Aguero in 2-3 weeks time by downgrading Oscar to Mutch.

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  14. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ok think I am settled on this kind of wildcard team! Can dgrade yaya when required to bring in Aguero. What do you guys think?

    Marshall Speroni
    Kosc Baines Nasty Azpi Bardsley
    Yaya Silva Hazard Ozil Huddlestone
    Suarez Lukaku Jrod

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  15. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    For those not WCing this week. is the plan to carry forward a freebie to have 2 for GW23 (where we see most of the team sheets before the deadline), and then WCing for the GW24 games?

    Think that's where I'm at anyway.

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    1. Shifty
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      That's the plan at the moment for me.

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Two after GW23 or before? I'm kinda out of the loop atm.

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      1. Fitzy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        For GW23.

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    3. Fitzy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      That's the plan for me. No doubt there'll be a must-do transfer next week though.

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

      Yup, that's what I'm thinking. Found it difficult to plan ahead this season though.

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  16. Bullet Tooth Bony
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I don't take this very seriously but serious enough to beat my mates which is just top 100k and I need to WC so how is this?

    Marshall/Mannone
    Skrtl - Mert - Clyne - Gabbidon - Burner
    Cabaye - Hazard - Silva - Ozil - Diame
    J.Rod - Rooney - Suarez

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    1. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Looks decent bar Diame. Think I'd want rid of Skertl in a few weeks too.

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      1. Bullet Tooth Bony
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah thinking Azpil instead of Skrtl and Pozuelo instead of Diame allowing Rooney to Aguero.

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        1. BeachBadger
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          NIce if Azpil is nailed on. Need to get Aguero in there somehow alright.

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

    Morning all 🙂

    Hopefully no more bad injury news.

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    1. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm aching all over from a first trip to the gym in 2014

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

        Haven't been for a couple of months. Yellow flag for you?

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        1. BeachBadger
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I'd wait for the press releases before ditching me but with a two week vacation coming up after this week. Now may be the time to cash in 😉

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          1. Scoredelario
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I once went on a long holiday and specifically chose a hotel with a gym

            Yeah.

            Didn't go near it.

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            1. BeachBadger
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Well my 'holiday' will actually be going home to rainy Ireland. Haha really not expecting any levels of fitness

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    2. Fitzy.
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Hi TM

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

      Hopefully there's plenty 😀

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  18. Scoredelario
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    The more I think about it, the more convinced I am that lallana will outscore yaya in the next 10 games.

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    1. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He has some tasty fixtures

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      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I know it is a first world problem - but if I put lallana in for yaya, I have no idea what to do with my cash that doesn't feel like a waste of money! It's always been my style to bargain hunt so now I've got a high team value I don't know what to do

        I guess the answer is - aguero, hurry up!

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        1. BeachBadger
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I do the same when I pick my WC teams. I go for all the bargains and suddenly I have loads of cash and a team full of nobodies who are just slightly better than their price suggests haha I'm even considering downgrading Mert to Kos haha

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          1. Scoredelario
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            • 13 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            i'd agree with kosc over mert if you're paying full price. Or did you have mert from cheaper?

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            1. BeachBadger
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Had mert formthe beginning. Only fiddling about and seeing what I can do with the cash haha

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

      Likely imo

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  19. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Someone mentioned it earlier but do you prefer cheap keepers that rotate well home and away I.e. marshall and Manone/Speroni or one big hitter like howard or schesney?

    Trying to plan my wildcard and need some advice!!

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    1. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I like the idea of rotating cheap keepers but the stats usually show that you'd be better off had you stuck with one.

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      The second Boruc is unveiled as fit in the Friday press conference i'd bet most will just go for Boruc Davis.. Those fixtures till GW 30 are brilliant

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    3. Scoredelario
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I think it depends on your funds. problem is szczesny does have a few very tough fixtures amongst the good ones so I think there are 2-3 games I'd like a backup keeper for.

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  20. Dishal
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    is krul dead? any news?

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  21. The B
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I have 3M lying around idle, should i take a hit to bring in Ozil and dump Walcott?

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    1. Barryyuen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Im gunning for this too

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    2. Kane Toads
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      yep - wally to ozil for me today before the price fall and rise.

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      1. Kane Toads
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        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        p.s. - I wildcarded and made 5 other changes.

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    3. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I thought that said "shall I take a dump on ozil and hit walcott?"

      Seriously.

      But yes. Your plan sounds good (upon closer inspection)

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  22. Jafalad
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    The heat is getting to me. Made a balls up earlier. David Bowie Day is tomorrow. 😳

    Get ready with your tunes. 😛

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

      How hot is it? 25?

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

      Shame 😯

      ...what you get is no tomorrow... 😉

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      1. BeachBadger
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        😀

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  23. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Good Day Gents!

    Planning to use my WC..

    Davis | Marshall
    Ward | AWilliams | Mertesacker | Chester | Azpilicueta
    Ozil | Silva | Hazard | Cabaye | Noone
    Suarez | Rooney | JRod

    AWilliams >> 4.6M Def..

    Please suggest..

    Thanks!

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      AWilliams >> Williamson/Bardsley/?

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  24. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Man oh man.

    So tempted to WC.

    MUST. RESIST

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    1. Jinswick
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Same, although I think both our teams are fine to wait.

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Aye. Just so tempting. 😛

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I just had a little play. I can make a ridiculously good team...

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  25. simon.knott86
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Morning all...

    Currently planning my WC team would like your thoughts on this please if you would be so kind to? 🙂

    Speroni / Mannone

    Kos - Evra - Baines - Ward - Chester
    Janu -Haz - Yaya - Ozil - Huddlestone
    Suarez - Lukaku - JRod

    0.3 ITB

    plan is to get aguero back in when fit as well somehow, possibly downgrade ozil depending how he does next few GWs

    Cheers Guys

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    1. Jezzasaurus
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I fear Huddlestone will be only be a one hit wonder...

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      1. simon.knott86
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I tend to play a 4 -3 -3 alot so they would be only in if one of Hazard - Ozil and Yaya blank out, I fear about Lukaku personally he hasnt come good for me everytime I get him in he does sweet FA! lol

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  26. airborneaksai
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    i need a mid for 4.7 or less this week...

    mutch or parker??....mutch is injuredanyone has info on him

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    1. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe Noone 4.3?

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Though if mutch is fit him and medel are the first names on the team sheet according to the fans.. Who knows what happens under Ole though

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      *key player off the bench* 😉

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      1. Scoredelario
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        The Ole role

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  28. FORCA INTER
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    wc midfiled of : Ramsey , Hazard , Silva , Erikssen , Livermoore

    wc atack : Sturridge , Suarez , Aguero

    wc defence : Nasty , Coleman , Kosh , Chester , Ward

    didnt decide gk just yet

    really fancy my chanses of jumping up in rankings

    hope players i will boot out in 2 gws time (Rooney,Wilshire and Ozil) will deliver some pts untill wc

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Livermore and Huddlestone!! Thanks Forca.. they totally slipped my mind. Adding them to my list of sub 5ers

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Elmo an option too i guess.. totally forgot about hull. thanks mate. nice WC team

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    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No Ars attack?

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    3. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Pretty similar to my thoughts Forca. I may differ on the bench fodder and maybe Adebayor over Sturridge for me.

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      1. BeachBadger
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I'm thinking Boruc in goals

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

      I had a lot of them earlier in the season. Sturridge will definitely be on my radar when fit - which is good because everyone is afraid of doubling up so if he does well he'll be a differential

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  29. Peggi
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    only have 9.3 for Walcott's replacement and 1 FT

    my options are to either straight swap Walcott to Gerrard/Lallana/Oscar/Eriksen (leaving me with no Arsenal cover for a couple of weeks) or take a hit and upgrade Walcott to Ozil & downgrade Cabaye or Rooney

    I will be wildcarding in a couple of weeks so whoever I get I can easily get rid of if needed

    thoughts?

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    1. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I got in Eriksen as I want him for later and caught the price rise. I feel uneasy without Arsenal attack though. Want ramsey when he's back

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  30. Pepereina Pizza
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Gael Clichy seems to play only at home. Always 90 minutes. He may cost 5.9m, but if this pattern continues, that's good value, if you can find a cheap team to autosub him.

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