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The Digest – Gameweek 29

We look back on Gameweek 29 for the final time to focus on Cardiff’s talismanic skipper and Man United’s improving league form. The imminent double Gameweek 31 is also in our thoughts as Fantasy managers start to plan for squad restructuring in order to take advantage of the outstanding schedules:

THE PLAYER

Acquired in the summer from Tottenham by Cardiff City, Steven Caulker burst onto our Fantasy radars last weekend with an inspirational performance against fellow strugglers Fulham. Caulker’s haul of two goals and three bonus points capped a much-improved display from the Bluebirds, earning them a second win under new boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Whilst the Welsh club have struggled to keep out their opponents, with just six clean sheets to date, Caulker’s weekend haul took his total to 101 points – this makes him one of only 11 defenders to pass the three-figure milestone this season. Indeed, he is the only defender from a bottom-10 side who has managed to breach the 90-point mark, thanks mainly to an eye for goal that has seen him find the net on four occasions, level with Martin Skrtel and only one behind top goal-scoring defender Seamus Coleman.

Immediate investment in the Cardiff defence seems unlikely, though, with a trip to Everton next weekend, followed by a single home fixture against top goal scorers Liverpool in Gameweek 31. The Bluebirds’ survival will be defined by the six games to follow this, however, with four of these fixtures against teams that are also battling to beat the drop. Stoke and Crystal Palace will pay visit to the Cardiff City Stadium, while trips to West Brom and Sunderland could also be tight encounters. Caulker, then, (priced at 5.2 in Fantasy Premier League) could offer the required combination of defensive grit and attacking potential to keep Solskjaer’s and our own Fantasy teams competitive to the final week of the season.

THE TEAM

Many column inches have been written about Premier League champions Manchester United this season  the majority of them hugely critical of David Moyes and a number of players considered Fantasy gold in previous seasons. There are subtle signs, though, that the tide may be turning for the Red Devils ahead of the upcoming double Gameweek and beyond.

Saturday’s 3-0 win at West Brom helped United to their third consecutive clean sheet as Moyes’ side starts to show a little more resilience at the back. Whilst Patrice Evra offers the reliability of starts and attacking potential, it is perhaps the budget-friendlier duo of Chris Smalling and Phil Jones, with ownership of only 1.7% and 1.3% respectively, that could attract our transfer cash as we plan for the run-in – Moyes’ suggestion that he will utilise the pair more often for the remainder of the season bodes well for their game time.

Comfortable wins against Crystal Palace and West Brom and a goal in each match for Wayne Rooney demonstrated that the striker is emerging from the barren spell that saw him return only seven points in the eight Gameweeks preceding the Selhurst Park trip. Acquired by over 144,000 Fantasy managers for last weekend, Rooney was the most transferred-in player and returned a goal, assist and maximum bonus for his investors. Many will hold for the upcoming showdown with Liverpool, and the Gameweek 31 double with West Ham and Manchester City also looks likely to attract additional suitors.

Looking beyond the double, though, United have a very favourable run of home games to boost the prospects of Rooney, Robin van Persie and Juan Mata. Villa, Hull, Norwich and Sunderland all pay visit to Old Trafford, helping to offset tricky road trips to Everton and Southampton. The currently postponed encounter against Steve Bruce’s side, initially scheduled for Gameweek 34, has yet to be re-arranged and could, potentially, hand Moyes’ side another double. Whilst their bid to retain the title has fallen flat, Fantasy managers may have reason for optimism when eyeing up United’s assets as Moyes looks to finish the season on a high.

THE TALKING POINT

As preparation, planning and community comment for Gameweek 31 reaches fever pitch, our focus inevitably turns to maximising points potential from the 15 matches on offer that week. Fantasy managers are spoilt for choice, with five of the top seven sides facing a double, and it is likely that those who were particularly prudent with their trades in the Gameweek gone by are well placed to take advantage.

There are a number of factors at play here when assessing the remaining fixture schedules. Whilst the allure of the double understandably draws us in, due consideration should also be given to fixtures following Gameweek 31. Many have been considering moving on popular Chelsea assets such as Eden Hazard or John Terry in favour of teams with games in hand, but a quick glance at our season ticker reveals the Premier League leaders have arguably the best fixtures of all teams from Gameweek 32 onwards. Jose Mourinho’s little horses square up to Crystal Palace, Stoke, Swansea, Sunderland, Norwich and Cardiff over that period, with only a game against Liverpool looking problematic as they attempt to close in on the title.

As mentioned above, United have a strong schedule to follow on from double Gameweek 31, but with Liverpool and City in the next two Gameweeks, many are parting company with their main assets. Mata is the most transferred-out midfielder this week thus far, with in excess of 20,000 already moving the Spaniard on, whilst Rooney and van Persie rank second and third in the forward exodus behind Emanuel Adebayor. The Tottenham man’s departure from over 50,000 squads may also be premature, with their final six games of the season seeing them entertain Sunderland, Fulham and Aston Villa whilst travelling to West Brom, Stoke and West Ham.

Emphasis on teams with fixture backlogs also dominates our thinking when assessing transfer targets for Gameweek 31. The FA Cup exits suffered by Manchester City and Sunderland at the weekend, and the conclusion to City’s Champions League fate tomorrow, will help to clarify the scheduling of further double Gameweeks in the near future. Both sides play 12 times in the final nine Gameweeks, whilst Everton also have a spare match (at home to Palace) yet to be scheduled, in addition to their upcoming double.

Finding a balanced approach between the quantity of remaining games and the quality of fixtures facing top-performing teams is key, then. Whilst the immediate potential offered by the double is likely to reap reward, it’s equally vital to have one eye on the run-in to ensure our short-term trades aren’t to the detriment of mini-league success.

Ricardo355 Far too many hours spent in FPL world.. Former Live HoF number 1 for two whole weeks! (19/09)

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  1. Tommytour
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Best for UCL?

    Koke or Gabi?

    Worth a swap for Sam?

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    1. emperikal
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Koke

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  2. Ruudy Van
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Would you rather have

    A) Distin & Kolarov for DGW (4-3-3 FORMATION)

    OR

    B) Distin & AJ for DGW (3-4-3)

    OR

    C) Nolan & Mannone for DGW (3-4-3).

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      B

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    2. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      b as kolarov might be rotated

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  3. Messi & fabregas
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    1.do u think now that everton have only the 4th place to play for mirallas will still be rotated?

    2.a) mirallas + mc cartney

    or

    b) flanagan + nolan?

    thanks

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      He'll certainly lose game time but now you mention it, I'm having second thoughts on Lukaku.

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  4. faux_C
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    For GW30 only, which combination will score better?

    JRod (nor) + Adebayor (ARS)

    Aguero (hul) + Lukaku (CAR) - 8

    I've currently got the first two, and purely in terms of points, I'm tempted to stick with them, but price rises are making me think of jumping the gun early on the transfers for GW31...

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    1. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      close

      b

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      But it's not just GW30 is it? You won't get the points back in one week.

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    3. banskt
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Aguero + Lukaku if you are considering long term. Only for this week, hold.

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    4. Az
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Ade --> Lukaku for a -4 is a sound move

      Then do Aguero next week for a free? Hull are decent at home

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  5. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Costa and Messi > Benzema and Rooney -2?

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    1. Az
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      nah

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  6. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Is Stones (Eve) worth a punt now that it seems Jagielka won't be back this weekend? Tight on budget for my plans for GW31, so a cheap defender is needed.

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    1. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      no he might play one match max

      and then u will need to transfer him out

      get chester john mc cartney instead

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    2. Ruudy Van
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      For DGW

      Sterling & Zab

      OR

      AJ & Distin

      Already have Studge Suarez Yaya Aguero. TRIPLE BOTH THESE TEAMS?

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      1. Ruudy Van
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        MY BAD.

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    3. Ruudy Van
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      NO dont get him. May be cheap but unsure how long he'd stay in the team and a much weaker defense without Jags.

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      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        I guess Chester is a safer option then

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  7. Scratch
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Anyone else think Phil Jones is the spitting image of Brienne from Game of Thrones?

    http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120430005342/gameofthrones/images/d/d7/BrienneJoinsRenlysKingsguard.jpg

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    1. Az
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      now show one of Brienne so we can do a comparrison?

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      1. Scratch
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        🙂

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  8. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Just seen the below Bayern stat - good lord.

    20 points clear in the league, Bayern have won their last 13 games, 25 of the last 26, and 6 of the last 8 by at least 4 goals.

    😯

    COYG

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      mental, their bench is depressingly good every match. also only failed to score in 1 of their last 100 games, v arsenal 😎

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        Meanwhile, Jenkinson, Miyaichi and Hayden make the trip to Munich....

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 20 days ago

          Bayern have never faced that trio.

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          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 20 days ago

            I can smell the fear

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    2. Scratch
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      It's a rubbish league

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Jins brief opinion pls.

      Can only afford 3/4 of these:

      Baines Gerrard Yaya Aguero

      Who to drop?

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        Hmmm, personally I would have them in this priority:

        Aguero
        Baines
        Yaya
        Gerrard

        But they are all very good options, so no clear answer imo

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 20 days ago

          Thoughts on Sterling instead of Gerrard?

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          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 20 days ago

            That's my current route - more attacking and way cheaper. Team sheets this week should clear up whether he has lost his starting role.

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  9. banskt
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Which goalkeeper [single + 3.9m / rotation] would you suggest from now onwards?

    Lower the price, better.

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    1. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      mannone + gazaninga

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      1. banskt
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        But that needs Mannone to be played through those terrible, terrible fixtures.

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        1. Messi & fabregas
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 20 days ago

          week 33 + 35 only are terrible

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    2. Scratch
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Worth having 2 playing goalies. Mannone / Speroni combo alternates well and it's cheap with loadsa doubles.

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      1. banskt
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        That looks good.

        So, play Mannone in GW31? nor, liv

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  10. Goodfella
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Is John Stones a legitimate DGW option or will Jagielka be back?

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      i wouldn't risk it, flanagan looks more solid if you want a bargain basement option

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  11. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    UCL. best trio: thx

    1--Di maria + TMota + Ivan
    or
    2--Bale + Dominguez (oly) + Aspi

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    1. emperikal
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Madrid lineup will be hard to call as they might rest some players before the Classico. Maybe option 2 with Isco and upgrade Dominguez

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      1. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        thats the thing. im thinking if rested, it would be Di maria and cr7 no? bale would start i think with isco

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  12. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Madness to get rid of Sturridge for Lukaku to bring in Aguero?

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    1. banskt
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Yes, I would suggest look elsewhere for funding. At this point, don't touch Suarez and Sturridge.

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    2. Ruudy Van
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      I've gone SAS and already got Aguero in as i see him as an essential asset for not only DGW but until the end of the season (if fit)

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  13. Malkmus
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    A'noon,

    Adrian - Mannone

    Cahill - Baines - Collins (Ward - Bruce)

    Haz - Mata - Nolan - Lallana (Noone)

    Studge - Aguerro - Suarez

    Is it worth doing Nolan -> AJ for GW31? Was always my plan to get AJ in for his 3 x dgw's but Nolan has good fixtures in next 2 and seems unnecessary. I'm doing Lallana-> Yaya for gw31

    Cheers

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    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Why would you get rid of Nolan now? Definitely keep. Could always get AJ in after the DGW.

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      1. Malkmus
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        Thanks, yeah I was a bit snowblind by AJ's dgw's. Hopefully AJ won't go up too much in price

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  14. Albert Cole
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Suárez, Sturridge, Agüero the best strikeforce for the DGW? Lukaku looks tempting. SO much cheaper.

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    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Aguero has the potential to go absolutely nuts and get 20+ points

      which makes him essential for me

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    2. beric
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Sas is best imo

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    3. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Really tempted by Lukaku or even Remy my self. And use the rest of the money to boost the midfield. Also, after the DGW Everton got Fulham.

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      1. emperikal
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        The next 4 games for Everton are too tasty to ignore. I've got Lukaku in and won't be getting Aguero until after the DGW. A mighty risk but one that may pay off.

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 20 days ago

          I've got Lukaku and won't be getting Sturridge

          Now THAT's risky

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          1. Royal5
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 20 days ago

            That`s what I`m looking at..

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  15. Ruudy Van
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    For DGW.

    Sterling & Zab

    OR

    AJ & Distin

    Already have Studge Suarez Yaya Aguero. TRIPLE BOTH THESE TEAMS?

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  16. Colonel Klink
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Been holding off on Collins for so long. Time to just accept he's gained his place, or still up in the air?

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      still waiting for reid to start, hopefully get some answers gw30

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      1. Colonel Klink
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        Same as it ever was... Cheers.

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  17. maskegger
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    1 Bale might be rested or gametime might be limited for second leg.

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    1. maskegger
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Reply fail @Stealth

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  18. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    If the past 2 seasons have set a precedent then the re-arranged games from GW34 will drop into GW36. Would also not be surprised to see Everton v Palace and one of City's games drop in there as well. This should mean DGWs for

    Arsenal (NEW, WHM)
    West Ham (wba, ars)
    Man Utd (NOR, HUL)
    Hull (ful, mnu)
    Everton (sot, CPL)
    Palace (MCI, eve)
    Man City (cpl, SUN/AVL)
    and one of
    Villa (swa, mci) or
    Sunderland (CAR, mci)

    Probably not worth holing your Palace assets if this turns out to be the case

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    1. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Thats a Champions League week. IMO rescheduled games will go into midweek of GW 34 where there is no champions league interference. Still leaves a few blanks though

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      1. applebonkers
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        discobar! good to see you on here

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      2. applebonkers
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        (now the awkward wait as i fear you're a different pablo discobar)

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      3. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        yeah, just seen that, looks unlikely then, especially in the unlikely event that one of United, Arsenal or City make the CL semis.

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    2. Scratch
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Interesting that it's likely 4 teams with GW31 doubles will blank GW34. Means you probably want no more than 4 players from Pool, United, Hull & West Ham

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  19. GST
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Right, saying as you're on here and not working how about you all RMT.

    My DGWT that is....

    Migs

    Kolorov Coleman Evra (Azpi Chambers)

    Haz Ozil Silva Sterling (Colback)

    Aguero Suarez Lukaku

    0.5m in bank, any room for improvement ????

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  20. beric
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Hi guys, which do you think looks best for one week only? (Pre wc)

    A) Rooney to aguero
    B) ince to nasri
    C) mata to yaya

    A&c would mean starting noone or Ince

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    1. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      C

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    2. Albert Cole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      A).

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    3. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      C

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  21. Van Dal
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    is there no WC in UCL game~?

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  22. Hot Sauce
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Adrian 4M
    Cahill Ivanovic Zab Demel Ward
    Gerrard, Mata, Hazard, Lallana, Sidwell
    Suarez, Sturridge, Gerrard.

    For DGW

    A. Yaya, Coleman, Lallana
    B. Mata, Yaya, Debuchy

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    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      A

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  23. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Afternoon everyone. Everyone loading up on a full 11 players with DGW for 31? I know I will be the question is whether I stick with Mata or spend 4 hard earned points to change him to Yaya

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    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      I'm probably gonna have 9 with a hit come GW 31.
      I ditched Mata for Sterling this week so I could bring in Aguero.
      My other option was to drop hazard for Sterling but I really can't see Mata doing much GW31 and I really didn't fancy shipping Hazard.

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  24. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Predictions for the scores tonight in champo league?

    Athletico 2 - 0 Ac Milan

    Bayern 3 - 1 Arsenal

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    1. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      3-0 Bayern cant see arsenal scoring.

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    2. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Bayern 1 - Arsenal 3

      🙂

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    3. Sir Atej
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Atletico-Milan 1-0
      Bayern-Arsenal 4-0

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  25. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    This is gonna sound like an odd question given I've just carried Adrian through a blank (though I couldn't have done this move anyway) But

    given i can't afford Evra is it worth spending an extra transfer to move Adrian out for DDG and bring in Demel for Shaw instead of a different United defender since it's tough to know who else is nailed other than DDG and Evra (even if Rafael is ultra tempting)

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    1. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      What was your transfer for this gameweek again? That being said, I don't think it's worth the extra transfer for a hit, though. You got Aguero in already, right?

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        no, gonna get him tomorrow since he won;t rise again before then

        I've done Ade to Lukaku

        Will also do

        Azpi, Mata and RvP ➡ Baines, AJ/Nolan and Aguero (probably AJ since Nolan doesn't allow me to afford Rafael)

        Then next week

        Shaw and Noone ➡ United defender and Sterling

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        1. Grounderz
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 20 days ago

          Woah, how many hits are those again? I don't fancy Baines that much. Coleman would be just great for me. Nolan tempts me but Johnson saves me a transfer with 3 DGWs so I favour him this way but not form - form would be Nolan.

          So I would go with Johnson to allow me Rafael, but do you think it's a good idea to go with Rafael? I know you've been talking up about his stats and all. Yes, the form is there but what worries me is what if he picks up another injury again...

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 20 days ago

            -12 in total 8 this week and 4 next.

            Baines is getting some form back, Coleman's time is up (although he would allow me Evra)

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            1. kalmoffit
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 20 days ago

              Or you could steer clear of Man Utd.

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  26. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Would you start Ki or Livermore over Hazard in the double?

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    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      No

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      No. Definitely not Ki certainly

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      1. kalmoffit
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        Really, if you're benching Hazard, you need someone that can at least get an assist every other game.

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  27. Grounderz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    How am I looking, folks? Definitely taking hits before Saturday's deadline but still assessing my options.

    Boruc
    Evra / Coleman / Azpilicueta
    Hazard / Mata / Lallana / Snodgrass
    Suárez / Sturridge / Lukaku

    Adrián / Ince / Ward / Fabio

    £1.1m ITB / 0 x FT

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Nice bar Snodgrass

      You have Evra, I am jealous (see above)

      that being said, barring games against teams with height, Rafael has started every game when fit, and his stats from the West Brom game batter Evra's

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      1. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        Haha, there is a feeling of regret everytime I flip to the transfers page to see who I can get in because Evra was never in my plan. The original plan prior to GW29 was to save up the extra cash and fund it on Aguero or Yaya.

        Things changed since and instead of Aguero, I've got Lukaku in, a straight swap for Adebayor. But to think about it again, having Evra in DGW31 is not too bad. 😉

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 20 days ago

          Evra is the best United option to have due to nailedness followed by DDG

          But I'm hoping Rafa can be a nice differential for me.

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          1. Grounderz
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 20 days ago

            See above your post. Replied.

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    2. EWH2020
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Not a lot wrong with it.
      If I was you I would consider Mata to Yaya. Then next week Snodgrass/Ince to Sterling.

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      1. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        Cheers, Ewh. I'll keep as many DGW-ers as I can except the Palace players. Having Ince so far is the worst transfer this season. Could have gone for Noone and saved me up some cash and I wouldn't have been desperately looking for cash to fund the top players. 🙁

        Already own Sturridge and Suarez, I don't think going with three Liverpool players is a good idea but I'll need to keep an eye on how things go till Friday. Maybe I'll change my mind.

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 20 days ago

          what about Fabio to Flanagan?

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          1. Grounderz
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 20 days ago

            Me no likey. When bringing these players, I need to plan out who's going to be in my starting eleven. Would be a useless extra transfer if he doesn't start or unless it's a downgrade to use the extra fund to fund other upgrades.

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  28. banskt
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Debuchy vs Kolarov. Discuss. 🙂

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      One is nailed

      One is not

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    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Kolarov would score more points in scrabble

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      1. Zep
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 20 days ago

        Doesn't even come close to Szczesny on a TW slot... 😉

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        1. banskt
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 20 days ago

          😀

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        2. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 20 days ago

          Hmm must be the highest scoring player in scrabble.

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    3. banskt
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Debuchy is nailed - two home matches in GW31 - CPL and EVE.

      I am starting to believe he will score more points than Kolarov.

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  29. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Score predictions for

    - Snoddy (Southampton, Sunderland)

    - AJ (Crystal Palace,Norwich,Liverpool)

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    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      4

      10

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    2. Sir Atej
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      11
      10

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  30. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 20 days ago

    Opinions on this draft WC team please.....

    Will switch Ramsey -> Nolan if Ramsey doesn't get at least 30 mins against Spurs.

    Manonne
    Baines, Williamson, Chester
    Hazard, Silva, Ramsey, Sterling
    Suarez, Aguero, Sturridge

    Gazzaniga, Terry, Bardsley, Ki
    Bank 0.0m

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    1. Sess!
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 20 days ago

      Silva isn't worth the money. Just look at his returns. Nasri looks a better prospect.

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