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The Big Numbers – Gameweek 22

21 January 2014 1030 comments
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After last night’s draw at the Hawthorns brought the curtain down on another Gameweek, we delve into the data for our first Members article of the week. Everton’s Belgian duo, a couple of Newcastle’s Frenchmen, City’s enigmatic left-back and Norwich’s attacking display are amongst the topics analysed this time around:

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  1. Franfe98
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Is this the last gameweek to use my January Wildcard?

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    1. Gregor
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Next week is.

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      1. Franfe98
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        So I can play my wildcard for gameweek 24?

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        1. SUPERMAN
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Correct

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  2. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    If Mata does wind up at United they'll have to game formation right? Or will they use him as a winger and make him as unhappy as Kagawa?

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    1. Gregor
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      RVP
      Mata Rooney Januzaj
      Fellaini Carrick?

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Seems to be the only thing they could do to keep the fat oaf from throwing his toys out of the v pram...

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      2. Woy of the Wovers
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Solid championship team there.

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    2. FPL Blow-In
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      He will be on the wing I'd imagine.

      Mata-Roo-Januzaj
      RVP

      Himself and Rooney will be allowed to roam a bit though and mix it up.

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        How many CAMs will go to waste to keep Rooney happy? :/

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        1. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          True. But he has been our best player so far this season. I think ''IF'' Mata did come it's for regular football before the worldcup. He will just work his socks off anyway.

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          1. Somalion
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            True enough, think I've run out of patience with Wayney art this stage. I still highly doubt the whole transfer.

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    3. Louis
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      12 years, 5 months ago

      I don't think he will go to United.

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Hence the word if...

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    4. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      *change

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    5. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Better chance of Sneijder showing up at OT imo 😉

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        He's a dead cert, pre contract signed and all for Wesley 😉

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    6. The HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Easy, When Rooney and RVP return, they play 4-4-2 with Rooney and RVP in the front but Rooney returns before RVP so they play 4-2-3-1 with Mata as ofensive midfielder ("10") with Rooney as Striker and play as winger when RVP returns.

      But he will not go to Man Utd.

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        I hate the whole winger bit though...

        Seriously people have a real issue with the word if on this site, wonder IF people are worried United might actually sign him. 😆

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    7. Henry Hill
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I couldn't see Chelsea selling United Mata after Moyes wouldn't let Rooney go to them.

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      1. chinmusic
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Chelsea and Man U are no longer rivals for the league so there's no reason why Mourinho shouldn't sell to United. It would be quite a statement.

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        1. Henry Hill
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Could actually see Moyes using that in his negotiations: "Well Jose, we have already played you twice in the league and are 12 points behind you. So since we are clearly no longer a threat to Chelsea and I'm sure you will be wanting United to do well in the Arsenal and City games, please sell us Mata?"

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          1. chinmusic
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            I reckon he'd be too proud to say it, but I agree with the gist.

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      2. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Sell Mata, hope he gives United the ability to beat City and/or Arsenal, wins the title for Chelsea. Not the most far fetched thing I've heard even if I am still sceptical of any move.

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        1. chinmusic
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          I think that makes sense.

          I'm guessing that Mata won't want to live in Cheshire though. Arse/Spurs/Chelsea have such a huge advantage when it comes to snagging the big boys. Although for all I know Mata has a longing to explore the Peak District in his spare time.

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          1. Somalion
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            I'm sure if it many guaranteed football and actually feeling wanted by the team he would be okay with it. Still, I won't be holding my breath just yet!

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            1. chinmusic
              • 16 Years
              12 years, 5 months ago

              Yup, maybe, especially with a World Cup on the horizon.

              Alternatively he could hang on till the summer and move abroad.

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              1. Somalion
                • 16 Years
                12 years, 5 months ago

                Very possible in fairness, I killed understand wanting a fresh start in a different league.

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    8. Camp No No
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      12 years, 5 months ago

      I think they could play this narrow 4-2-2-2 with rising laterals, both Januzaj and Mata would work very well in it. It would look like this:

      ___________DDG__________
      Rafael__Jones__Evans__Evra
      ______Fellaini___Carrick____
      ___Mata___________Januzaj_
      ______Rooney___RVP______

      This would actually be pretty good team, IMO. With just one new player and a new system.

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      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Optionally that turns into a diamond, with Fellaini lowest man down, Carrick on right, bit higher than Felli, and Januzaj on left, again higher than Carrick, and Mata in the hole.

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        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          I think if it were to happen this would be a very nice formation. I reckon either that our play a tight three of Mata Rooney Kagawa/Januzaj like Dortmund used to play (essentially three CAMs) behind RVP. All theoretical of course but fun to consider!

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      2. Dial Square
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        This is the formation that Liverpool tried in their last game - didn't go so well...

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        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          I'd blame that on not having Lucas playing in the first half and Stevie G showing why he can't be a DM...

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          1. Camp No No
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            It's really interesting, actually. The 20 minutes they had Lucas on, they won 2-0 and dominated the game loudly. The other 70 minutes they lost 0-2, and in the end when Lucas was subbed off, the game got much more even again.

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        2. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          It has worked wonders for some teams. Liverpool's starting XI didn't work because their midfield was light in defence. This wouldn't be. And notice that with just one change, Lucas in for Coutinho, whole game changed. It depends a lot on players, and I think ManU would, with Mata, have players more suiting for that than their current tactic that is based on traditional wingers which has been very ineffective as they have not been allowed to counter attack. This would work as a way to get a lot of creativity in more central positions up the pitch, which is better if you really have to break down opposition defence.

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  3. Gregor
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Where did James Collins go?

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  4. oscardo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Will Januzaj start against stoke???

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    1. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      He is their best player

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    2. oscardo
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I ment Cardiff........ :p

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      1. Henry Hill
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        You will know the team sheets before the deadline as they are the evening games tomorrow week

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  5. riddlerfc
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Adebayor + Adam Johnson -> Rodriguez + Lallana

    thoughts? I'm on my WC so no penalty.

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    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I probably wouldn't.

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    2. TD Champ
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      NO

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  6. oscardo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    I think Mata will turn uniteds season.. Gives the team a real boost! World class player.

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    1. Bauerhaus 24
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      talking like its a done deal, i would say theres a 20% chance he'll sign

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  7. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Does Lucas out for two months mean Gerrard further up the pitch again?....if so... 😎

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    1. FPL Blow-In
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      The opposite

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      1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        You think so?...because the last two games Gerrard has played the holding role and Lucas was higher up

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        1. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Ya. Allens not good enough to play the holding role and let Gerrard go forward.

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          1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            Lol hmm sound logic

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    2. oscardo
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Hmmm, he is in my team to!

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  8. JT's Dog
    12 years, 5 months ago

    If both are back next game
    Who is better option
    RVP or Rooney
    Reason would help

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    1. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Rooney.

      Form so far, value and set pieces

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      1. JT's Dog
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Is he pen taker when RVP on pitch?

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        1. FPLCEO
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          No think RVP will take them

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          1. JT's Dog
            12 years, 5 months ago

            Though don't usually let that influence me as don't usually get them at old trafford

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    2. Henry Hill
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      RVP, no chance of him playing in midfield and he will be on penalties.

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      1. JT's Dog
        12 years, 5 months ago

        That's what is swaying me at mo.
        Can't convince myself to spend that much though

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      If both are back, who is the best option Townsend or Chadli?

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      1. JT's Dog
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Who cares?

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          I thought we were all posting meaningless questions.

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          1. JT's Dog
            12 years, 5 months ago

            No just you 😉

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            1. Woy of the Wovers
              • 16 Years
              12 years, 5 months ago

              You started it.

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              1. JT's Dog
                12 years, 5 months ago

                Yeah I won this one, just move on

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  9. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Might be bit early to say but West Ham going out tonight is definitely possible.

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Too soon

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    2. JT's Dog
      12 years, 5 months ago

      You do know they have brought on downing

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      That's the way. Don't get drawn by mass opinion. WHU will be playing football in Azerbaijan next season.

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  10. drughi
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    A. Oscar and bony
    B. Wilshere and sturridge

    Best combo of the two ?

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    1. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      B for me as expect Strurridge to score more than the other two combined

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      1. drughi
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Leaning towards that combo :-). Wilshere has been really good lately also

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  11. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    65 mins home to Cardiff and nothing. 2 mins away at West Ham and scores. Cheers BEAST.

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  12. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Those on a WC and with Rvp/Rooney/Januzaj in your team are you going to get in Mata now while you can so you have 4 Utd players?

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    1. Henry Hill
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Don't think so, Mata will have to earn his place with Valencia in the form he's in.

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        ??

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      2. Woy of the Wovers
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Wow!!! Didn't expect them to be posting here. And 8 days to deadline too!!

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      3. Optimus.
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        😐

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      No way would I want 4 Man utd players in my team. 😯

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      1. Optimus.
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        😐

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          That's two.

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          1. Optimus.
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            🙂

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            1. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 5 months ago

              Dafuq are you 2 lovebirds going on about...

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    3. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Is there any real substance to this Mata transfer news I'm hearing all of a sudden? Or just all speculations?

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        3 and counting.

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  13. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Am i right in thinking Mannone and Marshall by far the best goalie rotation going forward?
    The fixtures are terrific , not sure i trust cardiff for clean sheets though , even in the so called easy fixtures
    as all those games the teams will be desperate for points and targetting cardiff as a must win

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      West Ham and Sunderland looks really good

      The only problem is which keeper will play for West Ham

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        In my mind that rules them out.
        Plus they appear to have fallen apart defensively

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          it's hard to judge v City but yeah until all their defenders are back it doesn't look good

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        2. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          The other option is just get one keeper, like Ruddy every week, at least until the last 4 GWs of the season

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      2. BobB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Adrian, but they are very poor defensively, Cardiff and Sunderland much better

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    2. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Yep I have Mannone and Marshall and happy......no one else is reliable anyway so may as well go cheap and play the fixtures

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  14. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    The west ham v city referee reminds me of Steve Martin.

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    1. JT's Dog
      12 years, 5 months ago

      The guy who works in my local pub?

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  15. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Bony will outscore Aguero.

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    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      have both 😀

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        both will not outscore Bony.

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        1. Wirtzle Gummidge
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          So, Aguero red? 😆

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          1. Chu Young Ping Pong
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            yes 😀

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  16. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    BEAST scores again. Nothing vs Cardiff.

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      stuff like that happens all the time.

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  17. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    well for all my talk of Demichelis being useless. Nastasic is getting his arse handed to him by Carlton Cole

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  18. FPLCEO
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Beast through the middle......scary

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  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Negredo at the double 3-1

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    1. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      flat track bully

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    2. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      3-0

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Must be top scorer in the Milk Cup!!

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  20. Wirtzle Gummidge
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    great goal

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  21. Waynoo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    negredo

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  22. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Sam out by tomorrow?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Nah, getting slapped by Man City is expected.

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  23. JT's Dog
    12 years, 5 months ago

    I am taking this as negredo writing his name on the start sheet v Cardiff

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    1. JT's Dog
      12 years, 5 months ago

      * spurs

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Day jar voo!!

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        1. JT's Dog
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Phone me when you say something worth reading

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    2. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      It was already on the team sheet

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      1. JT's Dog
        12 years, 5 months ago

        But was it on start sheet?

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  24. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Maybe I'll just get Negredo and Aguero...

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  25. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Aguero > Negredo for a hit is tempting..

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    1. Holy See
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Waste of a transfer for free.

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  26. Fin
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Anybody betting on Man U to win tomorrow? They basically have to win and Rooney should be in contention

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Surely the odds will be shit?

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      1. SUPERMAN
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        1/3 to win inside 90 mins. 9/1 for Sunderland. 18/5 the draw.

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    2. Mr Wizard
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      12 years, 5 months ago

      Thinking of bringing Rooney in on my WC..

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  27. The HurriKane
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Really, OMG, Negredo can only do more than one goal per game in the cup. 🙁

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  28. Think Tank
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Question for all:

    Next season, how about awarding 1pt to a player who assists the assister?

    Gives more reason to consider CM/CDM's, without isolating CAM's etc in the same way tackles made/interceptions etc would.

    Opinions?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      No.

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      1. Think Tank
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        Because?

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Assists are dodgy enough as it is without giving points to someone who just happened to touch the ball at some point.

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          1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            *Lukaku assists

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    2. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      No.

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    3. Robe Wan
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

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    4. Bad Pen
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      The assist rule in itself is complicated and misunderstood at times without adding anything else to the equation.

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    5. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Silva would be a god

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      1. Think Tank
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Ok, thanks for answers.

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        1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          I'd be for it....more points for players with great vision

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      2. Caine & Co.
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        *dog

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    6. Caine & Co.
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      No.

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  29. Henry Hill
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    12 years, 5 months ago

    I'm beginning to think this tie may be over already.

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    1. Holy See
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      There's always hope. ish.

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    2. Crouch Potato!
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      12 years, 5 months ago

      Not by a long shot, City starting to look bored.

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  30. Lizard Lips
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    12 years, 5 months ago

    Aguero Negredo and Suarez.

    Anyone else?

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      after spurs and chelsea

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    2. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Toss a coin between Negredo and Sturridge......

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    3. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Got that last week....

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