Spot the Differential

Spot the Differential – Gameweek 22

A fit-again front-man is this week’s headline act as our regular Saturday morning article gets shifted to Friday evening. Also under analysis are a couple of wingers across the price ranges as we assess some overlooked alternatives for your perusal once again:

Andy Carroll

Finally free of the heel injury that has kept him in the West Ham treatment room for the first few months of the season, the big centre-forward made an immediate impression off the bench at Cardiff last week. Carroll was handed just 14 minutes as a late sub but still found the time to tee up Mark Noble for the visitors’ second and take the pressure off under-fire Sam Allardyce.

A look back at the last few months of 2012/13 highlights Carroll’s capabilities. After a stuttering start, he ended the season in fine form, producing six goals and four assists in his final 14 appearances for the Hammers. With Big Sam’s side tailored to the target man’s talents up front, regular service from out wide can be expected as Carroll’s aerial abilities look set to wreak havoc amongst top-flight backlines once again.

It’s not yet certain he’ll start against former club Newcastle tomorrow but his cameo against the Bluebirds may well persuade his manager to take a punt. With an eye-catching run of four home fixtures in six (SWA, avl, NOR, SOU, eve, HUL) from Gameweek 24 onwards, canny Fantasy managers may be looking to draft in Carroll (7.2 in Fantasy Premier League, 8.1 in the Sky Sports game and 3.0 in the Sun Dream Team) before the potential bandwagon begins.

Jesus Navas

An injury to Samir Nasri in last week’s win at Newcastle looks set to boost the Spaniard’s chances of regular starts on the City right flank. With Nasri expected to be sidelined for up to eight weeks after being stretchered off at St James’ Park, Navas offers an intriguing route into Manuel Pellegrini’s free-scoring side ahead of four home fixtures in the next six Gameweeks.

At the Etihad, in particular, the summer signing from Sevilla has shone. Across his last seven home appearances, Navas has produced two goals, six assists and seven bonus points – delving further into his data, the winger has produced 43 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) points in five starts in front of his own fans.

With Cardiff, Chelsea, Sunderland and Stoke all paying visit between now and Gameweek 27, Navas – who also has a trip to Norwich on his agenda – may prove a canny investment for those looking for an alternative to the template-friendly Yaya Toure. At 8.3 in FPL, 7.6 in the Sky Sports game and 4.0 in the Sun Dream Team he’s cheaper than the Ivorian (10.1) and David Silva (9.3) and, as his home displays have demonstrated, is more than capable of delivering for Pellegrini’s side.

Adam Johnson

The Sunderland wide-man was far from Fantasy radars heading into last week’s trip to Fulham. It’s understandable, though – Johnson had started just one of the previous eight league matches under Gus Poyet and had looked no more than a peripheral figure in the Black Cats’ battle for survival.

Handed a start on the right of a 4-3-3 at Craven Cottage, Johnson served up a 22-point FPL haul, courtesy of three goals, an assist and maximum bonus points to announce himself as a definite name to consider. With Poyet altering his tactical approach in order to get the most out of Johnson’s talents, the former Man City winger seems poised to play a significant role over the remainder of the season.

Coming in at 6.4 in FPL (7.4 in the Sky Sports game and 3.5 in the Sun Dream Team), Johnson’s mid-price appeal may well persuade some to take a punt over site-favourite Ki Sung-Yeung (4.8). With three home games (SOU, STO, HUL) and a trip to neighbours Newcastle in the next four, the schedule certainly looks kind for Johnson and Poyet as the in-form Wearsiders look to scramble their way out the drop zone.

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  1. brianutd-why always we? 20
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    Suarez capt

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  2. Tim Canterbury
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    Jesus!

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    1. Sweetpea
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      navas?

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      1. Tim Canterbury
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        I kind of want him in my team just cos of his lovely eyes. Is that gay?

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  3. Sweetpea
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    Thinking best time to WC is next week.

    Need Aguero, Ramsey possibly Rooney also.

    And with mid week kick offs can do late changes, with most of the teamsheets out.

    Not gonna be that many new signings in the thursday friday of that week either....

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    1. Tim Canterbury
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      Interesting that you think Rooney is still a good option with all the other strikers looking tasty atm.

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      1. Sweetpea
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        He was never a bad option.....just got injured and people on here assumed he was. Even if he is playing deeper, he is a consistent scorer

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    2. An Púca
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      I'm going to go next week also....can't see much happening of note in the short few days of the final WC week

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  4. ViperStripes
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    Wildcard team sorted, and transfers all made:

    Boruc (Mannone)
    Kolorov, Kos, Coleman, (1st Ward), (2nd Chester)
    Cabaye, Hazard, Silva, Lallana (Noone)
    Aguero (VC), Giroud, Suzrez (C)
    1.6m in the bank

    Right subs (especially Ward)

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    1. SGTMacaroni
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      Great team.

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    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
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      Quality

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    3. super zlatan
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      Beautiful

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    4. ViperStripes
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      Cheers guys

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  5. SGTMacaroni
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    Madness to consider Adebayor -> Giroud this week instead of Aguero,

    Only other city cover i have is silva, and i have ozil in midfield

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    1. DRIZ ✅
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      best to bring in Kun

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    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
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      Kun might not start yet, Dzeko and Neg doing the business

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    3. An Púca
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      I'm going for that

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      1. SGTMacaroni
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        brave man, may join you

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        1. An Púca
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          not brave at all...quiet a safe move really

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  6. Heydudes13
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    Weird time for a new post!

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    1. Parm
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      A differential post at a differential time.

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    2. ViperStripes
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      Prefer StD on a Friday night....used to always be late Friday night n previous seasons.

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  7. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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    My word. 😕

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    1. Parm
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      Ray Wilkins?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        Something like that ... 😀

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  8. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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    Get the valium out, Scouts! 😉

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    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
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      Or the Sauvignon Blanc

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        I think that a big Portugese Red would be better ... 😉

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        1. brianutd-why always we? 20
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          Bless you brother Doos

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  9. AgentRed
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    Play Chester or Clyne?

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    1. SGTMacaroni
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      Clyne, plays for a better team + slightly more attacking threat

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  10. Cheeseoid
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    Aguero up to 83.7%

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    1. Evans
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      Thus continues Aguero watch

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      1. Cheeseoid
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        It's like spring watch or lambing live

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    2. Galatasaray
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      Agüero shall rise tonight

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      1. Cheeseoid
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        Still uncertain. It may slow as the night goes on

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      2. An Púca
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        He won't but Giroud will go up

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    3. Camp No No
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      Unless he takes pace, he won't pass the limit. Pheww... feeling so much more relaxed now.

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  11. ViperStripes
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    Aaargh, Spot the Differential throws a spanner in teh works...normally one of the 3 picks does really well and Navas is in there who I've been deliberating over all week.

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    1. Evans
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      Surprised not to see bony

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      1. Gaztafari
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        On the bench in picks. Surprised to not see Chamack.

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  12. gers23
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    Hows this WC team?

    Mannnone

    Terry Kolarov Coleman

    Hazard Silva Erikson Wilshire

    Suarez Aguero Giroud

    Davis Hudson Gnabry Whittaker

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    1. super zlatan
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      Wilshire is a doubt.

      Apart from that it's nice.

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      1. gers23
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        Would you replace Wilshire or start him just incase?

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  13. Thomass
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    Super Zlatan and EVS wanna join my comp?
    Form Is here; https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Gh_DuxfDDIkReaYUPqweqryYKj2asxOdLKzPc119tBM/edit?usp=drive_web
    Thanks lads, you will enjoy it! 😀 it's doubles

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    1. Evs
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      Do I have to do anything?

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      1. Evs
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        Put me with TM 🙂

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          I'm taking a break. You let us down last comp. 😡

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          1. super zlatan
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            Probably will pass Thomas as already in quite a few leagues.
            Cheers for invite though.

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              No league code needed.

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  14. A.
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    And here's the Andy Carroll love.

    I was suggesting that on the last post but got shot down - he could actually be a genuine option!

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      Do you REALLY think so? 😉

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      1. A.
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        West Ham are the only team in the league yet to score a headed goal - you know who will change that? Big Andy.

        I have a feeling West Ham are turning a corner, and so as part of that Carroll could be an option if he stays fit.
        Next week might be a bit early to get on the bandwagon though. Or rather start the bandwagon on my own and hope it's successful enough for others to join me

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      2. Cheeseoid
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        He could be. But there are much better options around for forwards

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    2. Alaric
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      Archie, let's see how he goes against Newcastle

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      1. A.
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        He's got motivation vs his former club, and a responsibility to get West Ham out if the mess they've ended up in with him out injured.

        Though obviously none of this guarantees he'll stop being shite, but I'm certainly keeping an eye on him

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        1. Alaric
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          As will I. With the wealth of options up front this year, he'll have to really show something special to convince me though

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  15. Evans
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    Andy Carroll ... Really

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      +42. 🙂

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      1. Evans
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        Just 42 ? 😉

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          Universe, and EVERYTHING! 😉 😛

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          1. Evans
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            Haha more like it lol

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  16. super zlatan
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    CARROLL WAGON

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      Carrollwheel - spins round and round, with no discernible result! 😉

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  17. The Rock
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    Got my WC team correct?

    Speroni
    Coleman, Kos, Kolarov
    Hazard, Silva, Wilshere(?) Ki
    Suarez, Sturridge, Negredo
    Marshall, Ward, Januzaj, Chester

    2.2M(Aguero Money!) in the bank.

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    1. The Rock
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      I know Wilshere didn't train today but with Arsenals injuries in midfield they need him to play!

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    2. Evs
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      I'm not a fan of the sas, and I would look at your keepers.

      Def good.

      Mid... Wilshere?

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      1. The Rock
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        You think i should go for Giroud and change Wilshere to Lallana EVS?

        Keepers rotate very well over the next 6 weeks, i haven't looked further than that though!

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    3. Geoff
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      not quite. i dont like sturridge or wilshere

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      1. Geoff
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        oh i mean same as evs

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    4. GREENDREAMS11
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      Hi Rock, you might already have heard but Wilshere apparently didn't train today so may not play tomorrow dude .

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    5. SGTMacaroni
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      Looks solid, Wilshere is a slight doubt though

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      1. The Rock
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        Thanks lads, considering getting Giroud and Lallana for Studge and Wilsh

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    6. brianutd-why always we? 20
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      Lukaku still an option for me or Jrod

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  18. Geoff
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    why no scoutcast i want scoutcast

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Didn't have the time needed to get it together this week.

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      1. Geoff
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        ohh too bad, hot topic got me excited

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    2. Evans
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      Ahhhh the " day late post"

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  19. Mind över Mata
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    Last decision my my WC - spare 1.0

    Keep Kos or upgrade to Merte?

    Cheers!

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    1. Mind över Mata
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      *on

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    2. SGTMacaroni
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      Kos and re-invest the 1.0 elsewhere

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    3. super zlatan
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      Keep kos

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  20. @FPLMason
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    Is rat a viable choice?

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    1. Crouch Potato!
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      He sewer is!

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  21. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
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    1) Bench Sterling or Cabaye
    2) Get Giroud, Aguero or any other Striker

    Thanks

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  22. rvp786
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    Kolorov or zaba? and why??

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    1. Mind över Mata
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      Zaba, more of a sure thing

      Although Kolorov is the flair pick! 🙂

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      1. rvp786
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        lol that dont help make me decide

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    2. Evans
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      Kolarov ....

      Cheaper
      Could play OOP --- didn't he play left wing against Blackburn

      But most of all cos it's ..".kolarovvvvvvv

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    3. Herman Toothrot
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      Kolarov. Zabs is more expensive and seems to pick up cards more.

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  23. Valar(Keith)
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    I swear i thought the article included chico when i saw the picture up top

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    1. DRIZ ✅
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      yes thats the secret differencial

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    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
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      Who's the guy getting punched in the face

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  24. bournemouth hammer
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    Please RMT. WildCard active,
    Boruc- Mannone
    Coleman- Kolarov- Mertesacker- Ward- Chester
    Ozil- Hazard- Silva- Lallana- Gnabry
    Suarez Aguero Sturridge.

    A- mertesacker and gnabry
    B- Koscielny and mutch
    C- Gibbs and ki (sun)

    Who to start Boruc or mannone

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    1. SGTMacaroni
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      B - but isn't mutch still injured?

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  25. Ings on the up
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    1 FT -

    Lukaku --> Giroud??

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    1. Camp No No
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      Enthusiastically yes.

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    2. Geoff
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      not for me

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      1. Ings on the up
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        Why not?

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        1. Geoff
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          i like lukaku this week. for what its worth i brought in giroud too though..

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          1. Ings on the up
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            Thanks

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    3. bournemouth hammer
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      yes

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    4. brianutd-why always we? 20
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      Naaa

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    5. FPLord
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      Yes

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  26. DRIZ ✅
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    Does Navas have a chance of outscoring Silva tomorrow?

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    1. super zlatan
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      Indeed he does

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      Of course.

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    3. Tim Canterbury
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      I think he will, sadly, for me.

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    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      No - but Fernandinho does!

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  27. Feed tha Sheep
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    Wilshere Aguero and adebayor
    Or
    Erikson negredo and giroud

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    1. Camp No No
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      Second.

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      1. An Púca
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        B...but get Aguero in over the next 2 weeks!

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    2. Geoff
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      i dont like wilshere so b

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    3. FPLord
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      B

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  28. Tim Canterbury
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    I don't know why now, of all times, Carroll is suddenly expected to rediscover some kind of form. Is there a collective FFS crystal ball I'm not aware of?

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  29. FPLord
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    Play whittaker or clyne?

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    1. Geoff
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      clyne

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  30. white heart pain
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    Migs
    Coleman Ward Clyne - (Chester McCartney)
    Ozil Hazard Silva Januzaj - (Colback)
    Suarez (c) Negredo Sturridge

    All set lads?

    I still have my jan WC but don't think I need to use it yet, do you agree?

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