Captain Sensible – Gameweek 38

The league’s top two dominate the upper echelons of this week’s Captain Poll as Man City and Liverpool prepare for very favourable home games against West Ham and Newcastle respectively. With both sides set to go on the attack, Luis Suarez, Edin Dzeko, Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero are joined by Chelsea’s Eden Hazard ahead of a trip to relegated Cardiff:

We take the top five in this week’s Captain Poll as our starting point and construct a members table based around a number of their key statistics in order to flag up any other players offering a similar sort of threat in recent matches.

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asquishypotato
9 years, 12 months ago
Has the latest Scoutcast been posted? Or is there not one this week?
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1. Evs
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Last nights live (and uncut) version is on YouTube.
  
  Edited video and podcast version likely to be tomorrow. Big edit job needed 😉
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  1. asquishypotato
    9 years, 12 months ago
    Cheers Evs!
    
    Here is a link if anyone else wants a cheeky listen:
    
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3hoIJ7zxNA
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  2. applebonkers
    9 years, 12 months ago
    evs, had no idea you had crumbled (for your standards) this season. remember looking at your team about 2 months in and thinking "wow, he's off again."
    you sure david moyes didn't hack into your account?
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    1. Camp No No
      9 years, 12 months ago
      😆 for the last sentence
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    2. Granville
      9 years, 12 months ago
      You do know it's my fault, right?
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      1. Evs
        9 years, 12 months ago
        .... And this 🙂 ^
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    3. Evs
      9 years, 12 months ago
      I had to WC early in jan due to injuries,
      
      then I got more injuries,
      
      then I got stuck with JRod and RVP (both off form)
      
      Then Sturridge went metal and I couldn't get him in.
      
      Then I had more injuries.
      
      It seemed like every week since about gw21 I couldn't make a tactical sub.
      
      Hey ho 🙂
      
      (Bit of a collapse, I know)
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      1. applebonkers
        9 years, 12 months ago
        smothered by the rvp blanket, the irony!
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        Evs
        9 years, 12 months ago
        That was the problem.
        
        I thought United would turn a corner post Xmas with the fixs, and they didn't.
        
        Moyes tactics (and training techniques) killed poor old Robin 🙁
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        Damo.
        9 years, 12 months ago
        Seems to be a carbon copy of my season there man. RvP killed me too. you didn't load up on Ars players on WC too by any chance. Going Mert Ozil Giroud at exactly the wrong time.
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        Evs
        9 years, 12 months ago
        I think I did 🙁
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The Machine
9 years, 12 months ago
Arnautovic's been under the radar. could be a decent pick for those looking to ship Rambo/Johnson
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1. LOCO ABREU
  9 years, 12 months ago
  sterling same price bracket better
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Vernon Anita-Dobson
9 years, 12 months ago
Page refreshed!!

Nasri (rival has him!) & Ramsey to -> Sterling and Gerrard for -4 hit???
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1. Moin
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Nasri --> Sterling should be enough...but I would suggest Schurrle..
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  1. Vernon Anita-Dobson
    9 years, 12 months ago
    Interesting shout, but bit of a gamble though no?. If i just made one, you reckon Sterling is more likey points scorer than Gerrard?
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    1. Moin
      9 years, 12 months ago
      Yeah Sterling will get more points than Gerrard..
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      1. Vernon Anita-Dobson
        9 years, 12 months ago
        actually ive just realied my rival has ramsey too!! worth the -4 hit for both now???
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Sz21
9 years, 12 months ago
Please help decide this.
A or B..

A. Hazard, nasri, eriksen, sterling (shaw)
Aguero, Sturridge, suarez c

B. Or hazard, nasri, eriksen, sterling ( ramsey)
Aguero, Suarez c, adebayor
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1. Moin
  9 years, 12 months ago
  B
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2. Bobby_Baggio
  9 years, 12 months ago
  A
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3. Reedy
  9 years, 12 months ago
  So Sturridge or Adebayor? I say Sturridge.
  
  I'm guessing (Shaw) is also meant to be (Ramsey)
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  1. Sz21
    9 years, 12 months ago
    No its not..
    Game changer?
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    1. Reedy
      9 years, 12 months ago
      No, It just looks like you have Shaw as a mid. No biggie though, still worth doing I think.
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4. Coaly
  9 years, 12 months ago
  So bascially, Sturridge or Adebayor?
  
  Sturridge
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  1. Camp No No
    9 years, 12 months ago
    Ade.
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  2. Bobby_Baggio
    9 years, 12 months ago
    Sturridge all day
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  3. Sz21
    9 years, 12 months ago
    Sturridge, suarez and sterling.
    Some people are bored to death apparently arguing its no problem having 3 attackers from the same team
    
    What happens if they slip again tho..or just score 1 or 2 as is likely..
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CABAYE4
9 years, 12 months ago
Best midfielder for 8.0? Already got Ramsey and Sterling.

Barkley? Arnautovic?
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1. Henry Hill
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Eriksen
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  1. Henry Hill
    9 years, 12 months ago
    18, 15 and 11 in his last 3 home games, plays for one of the few teams with something to play for and playing against a side on their holidays who conceded four in their last game.
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2. Moin
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Arnie is a good punt..have a look at Schurrle/Willian as well
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3. Kip
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Arnautovic or eriksen
  
  Barkley good shout as well
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4. Coaly
  9 years, 12 months ago
  eriksen
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Coaly
9 years, 12 months ago
Is Ramsey/Mata to Gerrard worth -4 - yay or nay, and which to get rid of if yay?
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1. Wheato182
  9 years, 12 months ago
  I reckon both Mata and Ramsey will get gametime this weekend so nope.
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  1. Coaly
    9 years, 12 months ago
    Chester to Baines? Otherwise would have Kosc Azpi Dann (Smalling, Chester)
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    1. Wheato182
      9 years, 12 months ago
      tbh i think that defence is pretty good anyway without Baines.
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Connor's Calling
9 years, 12 months ago
Leading by 6. Rival has Gerrard + Sterling vs my Mata and Eriksen.

He definitely wont take a hit. So if i do Mata -> Gerrard i'll start the week with only a 2 point lead!

My bench is a dud tho (Noone, Chester, Delaney) so can't afford many no shows (we both have Rambo)
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1. There's Always One!
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Keep mata and eirksen
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Kip
9 years, 12 months ago
Everyone here seems to be expecting a liverpool goalfest. Personally i'm not so sure about that. Think they might choke.
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1. Wheato182
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Hendo is back, he's been there missing link between attack and defence (never thought i'd say that). I expect Liverpool to win comfortably.
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Evs
9 years, 12 months ago
Evening.

Still no idea what changes to make.

I think I'll keep Aguero, Mata, Ramsey & Evra though.

I'm confident the latter 3 will start.
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1. There's Always One!
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Most reckon Ramsey won't
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  1. Top 210 Club
    9 years, 12 months ago
    why not?
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    1. There's Always One!
      9 years, 12 months ago
      They say rest ahead of FA cup
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  2. seanmcging
    9 years, 12 months ago
    Would you not consider Dzeko after the DGW disaster for Aguero? I'm in that quandary....
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2. Reedy
  9 years, 12 months ago
  I'm with you on keeping Aguero, Mata & Ramsey. I don't own Evra but if I had no other changes to make, maybe he's the one I'd shift.
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  1. Evs
    9 years, 12 months ago
    I Think he'll play, ditto Ramsey (60mins) to be sharp for the final as he missed out last week.
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3. Connor's Calling
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Hey Evs...in pretty much the same boat...altho i'm defending a measly 6 point lead to win our main ML! squeaky bum time!
  
  I've got Mata, Eriksen, Ramsey vs. his Gerrard, Sterling, Ramsey.
  
  Should i take a hit to do Mata -> Gerrard/Sterling (which one?!) - obvi a defensive move, but then lead down to 2 points!?
  
  What would you do?
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  1. Evs
    9 years, 12 months ago
    I think mata (unless injured) will 100% start. So keep.
    
    Also keep Eriksen.
    
    Not sure about Rambo, personally I think he will get 60mins but I have nothing to back that claim up.
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    1. Connor's Calling
      9 years, 12 months ago
      Cheers Evs.
      
      Really worried about a Liverpool mauling of Newc...but i spose Mata + 4 could be ok (as long as he starts!!)
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4. Piggs Boson
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Even if Kun is confirmed out?
  
  For 4pts, you could bring in almost any striker you wanted!
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  1. Evs
    9 years, 12 months ago
    He's confirmed as fit isn't he ?!
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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      9 years, 12 months ago
      he is confirmed as fit
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    2. Camp No No
      9 years, 12 months ago
      Yes.
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  2. Camp No No
    9 years, 12 months ago
    Who would he want more than Kun?
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There's Always One!
9 years, 12 months ago
Dzeko. Suarez. Aguero

Yay or nay?
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1. LOCO ABREU
  9 years, 12 months ago
  yay
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2. JK - Cønt ⭐
  9 years, 12 months ago
  I'm rolling with that
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jonnybhoy
9 years, 12 months ago
What is this latest Aguero news I though he was fit to play, Ramsey too? (Sorry had an exam today and no clue whats happening)
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1. LOCO ABREU
  9 years, 12 months ago
  both fit
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  1. jonnybhoy
    9 years, 12 months ago
    Why are people getting rid (maybe ramsey with the cup final but I can't see him being rested for that since its a full week after) Aguero too, why are people getting rid of him, surely 4-2-2-2 from pell?
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applebonkers
9 years, 12 months ago
spencer has got me interested in schurrle now. unlike hazard can be bought without a hit. with oscar seemingly out schurrle surely in the first choice 3 behind the striker even if hazard is back
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1. Camp No No
  9 years, 12 months ago
  +1
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2. Moin
  9 years, 12 months ago
  you are a member..compare both Willian and Schurrle..and then decide..if you can tell me also 😀
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  1. Camp No No
    9 years, 12 months ago
    Pay for the membership if you want to know. 😉
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    1. Moin
      9 years, 12 months ago
      next season I plan to..now its the final week so no point buying the membership now..
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3. Kings of Lyon ★
  9 years, 12 months ago
  But Schurrle doesnt hit pens 😉
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  1. applebonkers
    9 years, 12 months ago
    surprising, as he's german
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4. Kip
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Interesting stuff this
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Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
9 years, 12 months ago
https://twitter.com/giggs_boson/status/464780892469465089/photo/1

"Rolls Reus. No other Bundesliga player involved in as many goals since 2009."

odd how kiessling cannot sort himself out a place in the germany team
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1. There's Always One!
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Hope he replaces nani!
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  1. FACUPARSE
    9 years, 12 months ago
    😆
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  2. Camp No No
    9 years, 12 months ago
    😆
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Colonel Klink
9 years, 12 months ago
If Cattermole and Larsson are out, that makes AJ more of a certain starter despite the comments about a lot of new players, right?
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1. Camp No No
  9 years, 12 months ago
  yes. and a lot means 2-4.
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  1. Colonel Klink
    9 years, 12 months ago
    That makes me think maybe hold onto him after all, and shift Ramsey instead. I had just settled on the upside of even a partial game Ramsey...
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LOCO ABREU
9 years, 12 months ago
everton to play 3-5-2?
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Ribus
9 years, 12 months ago
A) Sturridge and Nasri/Silva
B) Dzeko and Gerrard

Already got 2 other City/Pool players.
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1. LOCO ABREU
  9 years, 12 months ago
  b
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2. Coaly
  9 years, 12 months ago
  b
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3. Wheato182
  9 years, 12 months ago
  A with Silva.
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Henry Hill
9 years, 12 months ago
Anything worth a hit with this side? Only 0.2 in bank:

Mannone
Azpilicueta Coleman Demichelis
Hazard Mata Eriksen Yaya
Suarez Sturridge Wickham

Adrian Flanagan Chester Noone
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1. Coaly
  9 years, 12 months ago
  wouldn't be happy about having Wickham, but you can't sort that out for -4 ...
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2. Elniñorules
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Looks good, I'd stick.
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  1. Henry Hill
    9 years, 12 months ago
    Thanks guys
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Elniñorules
9 years, 12 months ago
Sup geezers.

What would you suggest with this team?

Mannone
O'Shea Terry Coleman
Mata Nasri Yaya Touré Ramsey
Agüero Wickham Suárez

Subs: Adrián Puncheon Dann Chester

Bank - 3.6
1 FT
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1. LOCO ABREU
  9 years, 12 months ago
  mata and wickham>studge and sterling?
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Tree House
9 years, 12 months ago
Play Mata or switch to anyone for a hit?
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1. There's Always One!
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Play him
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2. Wheato182
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Play.......can't imagine Giggs benching him again.
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3. asquishypotato
  9 years, 12 months ago
  The exact question i have been asking.
  
  I personally think that IF Hazard plays, he will do a lot better then Mata against Southampton.
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  1. Tree House
    9 years, 12 months ago
    Doesn't sound worth a hit. Thanks all.
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thegreathoudini
9 years, 12 months ago
Rooney to RVP? On free kicks, penaltys & corners. Taking in to consideration Uniteds away form as well, looks a cert for a United win.
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1. There's Always One!
  9 years, 12 months ago
  If he starts!!!
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2. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Not a bad idea, don't see why it can't pay off. Since Rooney probably wont play, anyone is a good pick really
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3. Holmes
  9 years, 12 months ago
  But will he start?
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4. Wheato182
  9 years, 12 months ago
  *Preparing to be shot*
  
  I'd actually punt on Wilson, should be bolted to start after last week......
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  1. thegreathoudini
    9 years, 12 months ago
    United U21s play on Wednesday in the final.
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    1. Wheato182
      9 years, 12 months ago
      Ah didn't realise! maybe not then lol.
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EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
9 years, 12 months ago
How does this sound folks?

Nasri ⇒ Hazard
Rooney ⇒ Dzeko

giving me:

Mata Eriksen Yaya Hazard
Suarez Aguero Dzeko
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1. Moin
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Good!
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2. Kip
  9 years, 12 months ago
  both on FT?
  
  otherwise i'd only do the Rooney=> dzeko move
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  1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    9 years, 12 months ago
    that would give me 4 City players
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3. Colonel Klink
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Is it hit aversion or faith in Agüero that inspires you to keep?
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CarsonYeung
9 years, 12 months ago
Thinking of bringing in Ozil for the final GW. Have a 19 point lead to make up in my ML and my rival has been attempting to mirror my team for a couple of weeks now. How likely is it he will be rested for the FA cup final?
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1. LOCO ABREU
  9 years, 12 months ago
  avoid arsenal players
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  1. Bobby_Baggio
    9 years, 12 months ago
    this
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Test Eagles
9 years, 12 months ago
What happened to my boy, Jonathon Terry???
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1. Efan Ekoku Pops
  9 years, 12 months ago
  He became a racist womaniser?
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2. Colonel Klink
  9 years, 12 months ago
  One second he wasn't in the full kit, then he was, right by the trophy.
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Klopp's Kids
9 years, 12 months ago
Got a 8 point lead on my rival who has taken a -8 this week. I've used my FT to do Rooney>Sturridge already. Should I bring Dzeko in for Aguero? My rival has him and he could possibly captain him to catch up against me.

Here is my team: http://gyazo.com/c4ee6293d7300efe604ea73a57f8879e

I'm concerned about Mata or Ramsey not starting but I got decent cover on the bench. To whoever replies, thank you. Good luck this week.
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1. Connor's Calling
  9 years, 12 months ago
  16 point lead should be enough. Keep Aguero
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2. seanmcging
  9 years, 12 months ago
  I have exactly the same dilemma mate, even if Aguero does start I'm concerned about his form & fitness.
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rozzo
9 years, 12 months ago
Is Wickham and Aguero to Sturridge and Dzeko for a minus 4 madness? Wickham might be rested and not certain Aguero will start the match. Got nothing to play for.
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Bobby_Baggio
9 years, 12 months ago
Thoughts on Salah for the last GW?
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Tomopinder77
9 years, 12 months ago
Mata to who for -8 (£15mil to spend)?

I have ramsey, eriksen, yaya
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1. Reedy
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Just keep him, it's not worth a -8.
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  1. Colonel Klink
    9 years, 12 months ago
    Actually, I agree with that, unless the other parts of -8 help also.
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    1. Reedy
      9 years, 12 months ago
      Yes, that could alter things actually. Not worth doing as a standalone transfer after a previously taken hit though.
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2. Colonel Klink
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Sterling, Gerrard, Hazard, Silva.
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The Machine
9 years, 12 months ago
Squeezed it down to:

A) Eriksen

B) Scurrle

C) Arnautovic
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1. Chris_White
  9 years, 12 months ago
  A
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2. Kip
  9 years, 12 months ago
  now squeeze a bit harder 🙂
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3. Bobby_Baggio
  9 years, 12 months ago
  A or C
  
  I think A is more likely to get you points but Arna is tempting
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4. Moin
  9 years, 12 months ago
  B
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Vardy Gras PBFC
9 years, 12 months ago
Repost as lost in between two huge posts...
A, B, C this week alongside YYT?

A Ramsey, Gerrard, Eriksen
B Mata, Gerrard, Eriksen
C Gerrard, A N Other, Eriksen (-4)
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1. Reedy
  9 years, 12 months ago
  A or B for me, I can't separate 'em though
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  1. Vardy Gras PBFC
    9 years, 12 months ago
    Yeah, its a mini big call too. Rival has Lallana & Ramsey & Gerrard at the mo, but with 1 FT. Don't think he will change midfield or defence.
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2. Bobby_Baggio
  9 years, 12 months ago
  B
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3. Bobby_Baggio
  9 years, 12 months ago
  Rambo is a rotation risk
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  1. Vardy Gras PBFC
    9 years, 12 months ago
    You think more of a rotation risk than Mata?
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4. Hungry Singh
  9 years, 12 months ago
  C with Hazard.
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jonnybhoy
9 years, 12 months ago
Any changes or any -4pts required?

Boruc
Marriappa Azpil Cahill
Ramsey Eriksen Mata Yaya
Suarez (C) Sturridge Aguero

Distin Colback Chester

Thinking getting Hazard for a -4pts yeah or nah?
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