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The Weekend Team News

Everton’s defensive problems continue as Seamus Coleman and Sylvain Distin remain on the sidelines for the visit of Villa. Arsene Wenger rules Jack Wilshere out Sunday’s clash with Palace. Papiss Cisse and Yoan Gouffran are both still doubts for Newcastle, whilst Loic Remy loses his red card appeal. Rickie Lambert looks set to return for Southampton, though Gabby Agbonlahor is still a concern for Villa:

Arsene Wenger has revealed that Jack Wilshere will miss the visit of Crystal Palace this weekend with an ongoing ankle injury, though hopes the England international will be available against Liverpool the week after. Wenger also conceded Aaron Ramsey will remain sidelined for four-to-six weeks after a thigh injury setback. Mathieu Flamini is suspended after his red card against Southampton, though Tomas Rosicky will return to the squad following surgery on his nose.

Everton’s defensive issues don’t look like abating this week. Roberto Martinez confirmed tomorrow’s game with Villa will come too soon for both Sylvain Distin and Seamus Coleman, whilst Antolin Alcaraz looks set to be out “for a while” with muscle fatigue. Though Martinez does expect the pair to be available for the game against Tottenham next weekend. Elsewhere, the Everton boss has confirmed that new recruit Lacina Traore is still 10-14 days away from recovering from a hamstring problem.

Paul Lambert has confirmed that Gabby Agbonlahor remains “touch and go” for the trip to Goodison Park, after a foot injury ruled him out of the Midlands derby in midweek. The forward will be assessed again but his manager has admitted the Toffees showdown may well be too soon.

Rickie Lambert has returned to full training ahead of Southampton’s trip to Fulham. Additionally, Mauricio Pochettino could be set to hand fit-again Victor Wanyama his first start since Gameweek 14 after he returned to the Saints squad in midweek.

Cardiff’s Mark Hudson looks likely to miss out with the hamstring problem that forced him off against United in midweek. Earlier this morning, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also confirmed Jordan Mutch and Kevin Theophile-Catherine are both in contention to return for tomorrow’s home game against Norwich.

Alan Pardew will assess the fitness of attackers Yoan Gouffran and Papiss Cisse ahead of the Tyne-Wear derby. The pair missed the stalemate with Norwich in midweek through injury and remain doubtful for the weekend. New signing Luuk de Jong is available after completing his move this week, however the forward is unlikely to be handed a start against Sunderland.

Meanwhile, the Football Association have dismissed Newcastle’s appeal against the red card handed to Loic Remy in midweek. The striker will now serve a three-match suspension with immediate effect. There was good news for Norwich, though, with the FA rescinding Bradley Johnson’s red card for his part in the Remy clash last Tuesday evening.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter stream as breaking news unfolds.

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  1. Jezzasaurus
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who needs to be sent packing most urgently?

    A) Coleman (sell price £6.2, short term injury, also have Baines)
    B) Bardsley (sell price £4.5, only 4 points in last 5 gameweeks, awful fixtures ahead)
    C) Januzaj (sell price £5.2, questionable game time)
    D) Chester (sell price £3.9, long term injury)

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    1. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Tough one, u just mussed Chester going down 0.1 last night, he's prob the least priority now

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    2. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If Bardsley is fit, I'd focus on Chester. He's just taking up space for the next 4-8 weeks.

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      1. Dogba
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        The others have a chance of playing this week/next GW.

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  2. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Used WC last week. This is how team is looking for this week.

    Marshall (Mannone)
    Koscielny Ivanovic Evans (Vlaar, Gabbison)
    Hazard Cazorla (C) Mata Johnson Noone
    Sturridge Bony (Aguero)

    I'm thinking no transfers so I have 2 free for next week. Am i right with the C choice?

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    1. drunken_mess
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      aguero to Suarez m8

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

      No Suarez?

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  3. Portsmouth Bubblejet
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Crystal Palace's José Campaña has appeared on the German Football League's incoming / outgoing transfer list.

    http://www.bundesliga.de/media/native/transferliste/69-13-14.pdf

    This doesn't mean that he'll definitely move (he's been linked with half the clubs in La Liga all winter), but he could well join 1.FC Nuremberg today.

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  4. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Arsenal chief negotiator Dick Law has arrived in Italy to negotiate with Lazio for Miroslav Klose. #DeadlineDay

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      wtf...Arsenal going for the Jerries now...Ozil,Podolski,Mertesuckher...

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  5. SW6
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Holtby 😀 😀

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    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Fulham. Wow. Good for them.

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      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Have fun in the Championship, Lewis!

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    2. Tmel
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      So happy about this! If we can get Mitroglou and Taylor in I'll be very chuffed

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      1. SW6
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Would be delighted with that.

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  6. Demelbrush
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone want to hazard a guess at Suarez and studge's respective ppg average when they both play a significant number of minutes in a game?

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    1. A.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Both about 6 or so?

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    2. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Going forward I'd say

      Suarez 7+
      Sturridge around 6-7

      Or are you thinking about this season/since Sturridge joined?

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  7. Judas
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    So is there still no news on Aguero?

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    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Presser in half an hour

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      1. Judas
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        anywhere I can watch this?

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        1. Chris_White
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Dunno, City youtube channel perhaps

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  8. Demí
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    New formations now in team news section, as requested.

    http://i.imgur.com/sCwgIMc.png

    http://i.imgur.com/QnJCVMx.png

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    1. A.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Those look better

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    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Nice work mate

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    3. tw
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      cheers Demi!

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Good stuff.

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    5. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Sweet

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  9. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Klose and Källström. That will boost the age average!

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    1. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Could be good short-term options, they do have players coming back from injury as well. Experience is usually not the worst way to go for a proper title bid.

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      1. BeachBadger
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Klose will be great to step in for a week or two when Giroud needs a break

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  10. Hubert
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Repost

    http://talksport.com/football/man-city-shock-swap-move-west-ham-star-14013178006

    "Manchester City are plotting a deadline day swoop for Ravel Morrison.

    The former Manchester United youngster left Old Trafford for Upton Park in January 2012, and has been one of the shining lights in a disappointing season so far for the east Londoners.

    But there have been rumours of unrest between him and manager Sam Allardyce, and Fulham were keen to take him across London.

    But City are now ready to lure him back to the north-west as part of a deal that would see Joleon Lescott move in the opposite direction."

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  11. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Inter Milan have submitted a bid for Newcastle’s Hatem Ben Arfa.

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    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Source?

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      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-transfer-news-hatem-ben-3096620#.UuuRJFMWd0o

        For example. Not reliable, but what is actually worth opening the link is the picture of Cabella below the news.

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    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      So, without Cabaye, Ben Arfa and even Rémy for next three rounds, Newcastle must be counted as a very favourable opponent for clean sheets.

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    3. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      wow

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    4. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Of course, they have to match the number of step-overs from their rivals who now boast both Robinho & Taraabt.

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    5. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Surely they can't sell him after losing Cabaye unless they've already lined someone else up

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  12. adddiii
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    After a terrible last match and loosing cup match last gw...took -12 to rebuild my team...still not convinced...plz help me out...
    Boruc, springthorp
    Demel, kolarove, chambers, koschlein, parr
    Yaya, mata, gerrard, hazard, colback
    Aguero, suarez, sturridge. .
    Plz also help me wid playing defenders...
    Appreciate

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    1. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Once you've done a -12 you MUST step away, crazy to take 3 hits as it is

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    2. adddiii
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      True... but have to get rid of chester, ramsey, cabaye and Coleman...they were a real headache

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  13. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Kim Kallstrom......ah a champ manager 04/05 favorite

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    1. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He was almost past it by then! More 01/02. Yes, the years are going by that fast 😉

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    2. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He was beast on 01 02 with Elmander and Risp.

      Wengers lost the plot here, probably end up bidding for To Madiera next.

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      1. Efan Ekoku Pops
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cherno Samba doesn't have a club at the moment...

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  14. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Man City in shock swap move for Ravel Morrison

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    1. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Pfftt, TalkSport is a mouth-piece for agents drumming up interest / value

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    2. Sheep Flavour
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      ..................................Not for me.

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    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Swap for who? Lescott?

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        No idea, talksport, probably BS

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  15. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Rumours for Arsenal fans: Klose, Quagliarella, Fernando Llorente and Morgan Schneiderlin. Källström is signing.

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Too old
      Too small and treaky
      Possible since we just got Osvaldo
      Good player, but they wont sell
      Kallstrom?

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    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Schneiderlin would be great for them, but may be unlikely to get. Källström is actually not bad at all. They need another central midfielder in their Ramsey-Arteta-Flamini rotation, and better sooner than later seen that Ramsey is injured and Flamini suspended. Källström is technical player who can also defend. Used to play higher up the pitch when young but was gradually moved to a deep position.

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  16. Exileking
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Would you do Kolarov,Aguero to Fonte,Adebayor? Keeping money in case aguero returns?

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    1. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If Aguero is out for a while it's solid enough

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    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    DRAXLER WILL NOT JOIN ARSENAL, says Wenger:

    "The Draxler situation has been created by the newspapers, not by me. He will stay at Schalke," said Wenger.

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    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ouch, major transfer setback

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  17. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hows my team looking for the weekend?

    Boruc
    Sagna, Azpi, Evans
    Cazorla. Mata, Hazard, Mirallas
    RvP (c), Surez (vc), Bony

    Mannone, Bruce, Ward, Noone

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looks very good, Bubz.

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      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. RvP captain wise you think?

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        1. DonTheSpecialOne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Absolutely. Would bring him in this week myself if I hadn't to take a hit for hit.

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          1. DonTheSpecialOne
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Dunno what just happened, but you probably got it.

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    2. Cesc Pistols
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Very good team. And I like the pun on Bony, though I'm playing Adebayor this week.

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    3. drunken_mess
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Suarez (C)

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    4. Spike ⚽️
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      10/10 😉

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      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        😆

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        1. Spike ⚽️
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Couldn't resist that Bubz but on a genuine note your team looks good mate 🙂

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  18. tw
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Tina and anyone else who did not participate in the leagues but would like to be considered for a place in this year's edition of the FFS UEFA Europa League - put your name forward now or forever hold your peace

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hoy!

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Did I qualify?

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        CL participants and groups can be found here:
        http://uefacouncil.wordpress.com/2014/01/31/champions-league-groups-and-participants/

        Europa participants and groups will be announced later

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    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, stick me in there.

      PS:

      1)I'm not writing any reviews
      2)I'm not filling in any application forms(You guys know me by now...I'm a DD size)
      3)I'm not teaming up with Sporting. Or Forca.

      😉

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        😀

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    4. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm always tempted…. but always bottle it so i probably should waste your time this season! 😉

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        :D. will put you down for consideration this time

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    5. Spike ⚽️
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yes please TW

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  19. Cesc Pistols
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts, please?

    A) Baines & Rooney
    B) Azpi/Kos & van Persie

    Thanks in advance! 😀

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      C. Terry and Rooney

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      1. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        i have a. why terry over Baines? baines has upside w no coleman + eve needing t rebound.

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Baines just isnt doing it this season for some reason

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          1. Cesc Pistols
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            He was, in fact. But Everton aren't solid as of late, especially with Distin and Alcaraz both missing the game this weekend. Let's hope he can return his attacking points again now that Coleman is out.

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    2. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B

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      1. Cesc Pistols
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        That would leave me with:

        Adrian, Mannone
        Koscielny, Azpilicueta, Brown, Collins, Chambers
        Yaya, Hazard, Mirallas, Lallana, Noone
        Suarez, Adebayor, van Persie

        All set? 🙂

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        1. DonTheSpecialOne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Would change Collins (probably be benched when Reid is back?), but rest looks very good!

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  20. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Right I'm getting tempted by a "super punty" defence

    They could all get benched one week, or it could be genius.........

    Fabio Kolarov Azpilli Flannagan Bruce

    23 million 🙂

    Crazyness??

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    1. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      fabio risky. Flanagan would loose his spot to cisoko right? when is gj bak

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        They are ALL risky, thats the point

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        1. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          im very aware of all the risks. my pt is some have more RELATIVE risk than others. im a sking u flanagan would loose spo to who?
          gj , jose enr al injured. agger rumor could b transfered. cisoko?

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    2. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Will likely go a similar way myself... just not with those 5. 😉

      Could be an awful mess to sort out if managerial feelings change.

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    3. drunken_mess
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      risky, u could have a few 1 pointers coming on and leaving CS's on your bench

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  21. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Everton are smart if they grab him.
    Niklas Moisander valued by Ajax at about £3million.

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  22. PlayPercentage
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    RVP back in fashion. Who'd have though it?
    I'm in the "wait and see" camp.

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    1. drunken_mess
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      same here

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    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      13.6 is just way too much

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      1. Chris_White
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        This

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      2. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed. Rooney or Mata for me, probably Mata due to price and non Champions League

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      3. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Is it too much for Suarez? Would you not buy Suarez at this price if you didn't have him?

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        1. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          If RVP scores 50 points in three weeks, then that makes sense.

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      4. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Not if he scores 15 Prem goals from now until May it isn't!

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    3. Spike ⚽️
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wait and see if he drops in price you mean 😉

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    4. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Highest scoring fantasy player for a few years running. He's got the pedigree. If United can rev up to chase 4th he'll be in the points for sure, no?

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    5. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      RVP has always been a very consistent captain option but not as explosive as Rooney. With Suarez being both explosive AND a consistent captain option, there's no need to pay the extra.

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  23. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lazio's Hernanes has CONFIRMED he is leaving the club. @GugliCannavale says he will join Inter for €20m + bonuses.

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  24. joey567
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    WC draft team
    Thoughts please?

    Kompany/Fonte/Kosc/Gabbidon/Ryan Bennet
    Yaya/Hazard/Gerrard/Bacuna/Delph
    Jrod/Suarez/Giroud

    😀

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  25. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What time do clubs have to sign players today by so they can be registered and be available to play tomorrow?

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  26. Portsmouth Bubblejet
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Berbatov to Monaco (he's flying out for a medical today) would be the most fitting transfer ever.

    He could just step out of the casino onto the pitch, still wearing a tuxedo. Or just not bother leaving the casino at all.

    http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jan/31/dimitar-berbatov-medical-monaco-fulham-spurs

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    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      😆

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I am surprised he's leaving London. It's home for him, wife kids and all. I guess they offered him a much higher salary.

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      1. Well you know, Triffic
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Tax free. Also probably get a private jet and be in London in an hour if he wanted.

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        1. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Also, he can just stay in London. Not as if he was going to play anyway.

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  27. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero and Wilshere --->

    Best Mids and forward combo out of the listed players please:

    Ozil/santi/mata

    Giroud/adebayor/benteke

    or

    Puncheon and RVP

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    1. Sidd5
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Santi & Ade looks good.

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  28. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Update: Pablo Osvaldo has signed for Juventus.

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