Spot the Differential

Spot the Differential – Gameweek 38

There’s no doubt our final three differentials of the 2013/14 campaign are very much in the punt category. For many Fantasy managers, it’s now or never, though, and as many mini-leagues go down to the wire, we turn to a trio of midfielders and take inspiration from last season, where West Ham skipper Kevin Nolan fired a hat-trick on the final day of the campaign:

Andre Schurrle

On his day, the Chelsea midfielder has proven to be one of the most explosive Fantasy options around. So far this season, Schurrle has produced a 15-point haul at Stoke, a 20-point return away to Fulham and 12 points in a 6-0 home hammering of Arsenal in Gameweek 31 – seven goals from just 1,303 minutes, compared to Oscar’s eight in 2,046 minutes suggests that with greater game time, the German could flourish further as an attacking option.
After a frustrating end to the season, both domestically and in Europe, Jose Mourinho’s side have the chance to take out their frustrations on relegated Cardiff in Wales later this afternoon. Schurrle – who is available for 6.8 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), 8.0 in the Sky Sports game and 4.0 in the Sun Dream Team, – has now started six of the last seven Gameweeks and is likely to retain his spot in the first-team as the Blues square up to a porous Bluebirds backline that has conceded three or more goals in five of the last seven league fixtures.

Yannick Bolasie

Can Palace’s wide man finally break his drought in the final match of the campaign? Bolasie has fired 44 shots over the course of the campaign – the same number as Raheem Sterling, for example, though the Liverpool winger has notched nine by comparison. Indeed, no other player in the Premier League has registered shots that the Eagles winger without finding the net.

Certainly, Bolasie will be hopeful as Tony Pulis takes his side to Fulham – a team that have conceded 83 times this season on their way to the Championship. Having delivered three assists in the last five, he’s picked up in consistency of late but remains firmly in the Fantasy shadow of team-mate Jason Puncheon. Costing a budget-friendly 4.9 in FPL, 4.5 in the Sky Sports game and 1.5 in the Sun Dream Team, Bolasie may finally earn the goal his recent contributions have more than merited.

Emanuele Giacherrini

A peripheral figure for Sunderland over the last few months, the Italian has relied on brief appearances off the bench to remind us of his capabilities. With Gus Poyet confirming his intentions to rotate for the home game against Swansea, Giacherrini’s chances of a start look likely – all the more so given that both Lee Cattermole and Seb Larsson are struggling with knocks in midfield.

The summer signing will be hoping to replicate the form that only recently served up a pair of assists against City in Gameweek 34, followed by a goal and assist against Cardiff 11 days later. Available for 6.2 in FPL, 6.2 in the Sky Sports game and 3.0 in the Sun Dream Team, Giacherrini’s talents could help the Wearsiders take advantage of a Swans defence which has been breached 11 times in the last 12 Gameweeks, as Poyet attempts to steer his in-form outfit to a fifth successive victory.

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  1. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Had the armband on Suarez all week but just decided to watch Man city instead of Liverpool so Ahuero it is. Gulp 😀

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    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Ahuero? Now that's a diff

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      1. Van Dal
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        At least do yaya as he will start

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        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          I don't have him. Aguero will start

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      2. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        http://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-audrey-ahuero-3xjjm

        Her eyes are too close together

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        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          She can check my undercarriage out anytime

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    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Good style...Nowt better than watching( c) playing...even if it's slight seconds.

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  2. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    How's this looking?

    Boruc
    Cahill Azpil Dann
    Yaya Mata Nasri Ramsey
    Sturridge Aguero Suarez(c)

    Davis; Puncheon, Alonso, Demel

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    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Familiar 🙂 Seriously, every team i see looks good. Until teams out

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    2. jurgenizer | TRIPEIROS
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I'm playing Puncheon over Rambo.

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    3. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Chelsea won't get that CS.

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      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Hopefully cos Mutch scores a hatrick 😀

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  3. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    As I am defending an only 6-point lead, which one should I play out of:

    Ward
    AJ
    Sterling(-4)

    ??

    Thanks! 🙂

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    1. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Sterling

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    2. Clippity Klop
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Chose 1 to play

      A. Amalfitano
      STK (H)

      B. Ward
      FUL (A)

      C. Ramsey
      NOR (A)

      D.Fonte
      MUN (H

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    3. Kreedas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Sterling

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  4. Messi & fabregas
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Desperate for some answers

    A. Sterling or gerrard?

    B. chasing opponent has both sturridge and Suarez will probably captain Suarez. Shall I captain sturridge or someone else he doesn't have? (hazard yaya)

    thanks

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Sterling
      Sturridge

      imo

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    2. Ed
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Sterling

      how many points behind? if greater than 15, I'd say captain someone else, if not captain suarez

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      1. Messi & fabregas
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        35

        Hazard?

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    3. Kreedas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Captain Suarez. In spite of your opponent as he will get the most points

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  5. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Will Ramsey Start?

    I thought I would compile a list reasons why Ramsey SHOULD start today. Of course there are arguments against, but this is proof enough for me to keep and not risk another hit.

    Exempt from injury list:

    Ramsey is not included on the injury list in the Arsenal website so one would assume he is fit enough to play.

    Newspaper reports:

    'Aaron Ramsey (thigh) should also be in the squad, along with full-back Kieran Gibbs, out since the FA Cup semi-final win over Wigan with a hamstring injury.'

    Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2621900/NORWICH-vs-ARSENAL-Latest-team-news-stats.html

    Bib theory:

    Ramsey is seen training in a green bib along with Özil, which wouldlead us to assume that he is playing, unlike team mates Flamini and Wiltshire (and others) training in a yellow bib.

    Source: http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140510/training-galler

    Included in provisional/predicted squads:

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    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Incomplete ignore this for now 😳

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    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Wenger has said he is fit. No other source is required..

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    3. Bastien
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Arsenal fans forum post:

      Training pics suggest Sagna, Mertesacker, Monreal, Ramsey and Özil won't be starting.

      Koscielny and Vermaelen at CB with Wilshere and Diaby starting.

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      1. Yome
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Diaby starting? Arsenal fans are joking

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    4. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Of course the fact that he is returning from injury and this is a pointless match ahead of a Cup Final and Arsenals best chance of silverware for years is irrelevant

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    5. Yome
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Wilshere hasn't played for ages, he won't be rushed in so I reckon the green bib is the starter.... But Giroud has a white? I can't see Wenger resting Giroud though...

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  6. Pinoche
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Right. Transfers done Suarez(c). -4 Goodluck everyone!

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  7. jackx13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    GTG?

    Mannone

    Evra - Demichelis - Ivanovic

    Sterling - Gerrard - Mata - Eriksen - Nasri

    Suarez (c) - Aguero (vc)

    Bench: Adrian - Wickham - Ward - MOlsson?

    -4 pts trying to keep a now 5 pt lead in ML

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  8. Yome
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Jeez by reading some comments, it is like Wenger will rest players today, didn't he say he wants to get the 3 points and finish the league on a high note?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      he also wants to win his first trophy in 9 years

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      what else would he say? he can win with a bench team v norwich

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      1. Yome
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        A loss against Norwich won't be good for the morale of the team...

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        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          doubt we will lose to team whatever team we put out

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  9. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Madness to captain Sturridge?

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    1. KLOPPTOMANIA
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Only cap him if chasing

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  10. MJ6987
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone know what match is on TV in the UK this afternoon? I.e. Sky / BT

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      man city v w ham
      liverpool v newc
      spurs v villa

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      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers. Not many will bother with the Spurs game then!

        I guess the City one is the one to watch.

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    2. Ikey Warrior
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Down here in Africa. We have:
      Southampton vs United
      Cardiff vs Chelsea
      Man City vs West Ham
      Liverpool vs Newcastle
      Norwich vs Arsenal

      😉

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  11. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Too much doubt over Ramsey starting.

    Who will be more explosive this week? Hazard or schurrle?

    Haz is a flat track bully. Swaying that way.

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    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I'm edging towards Schurrle..

      Last two big scores were away from home. He loves to shoot. 1.9% ownership

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      1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        My ML oppo doesn't have either

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    2. RabMac
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Hazard looked good when he came off the bench last week but there is a doubt he won't play (all though I think he will) as Chelsea have nothing to play for and Mourinho was not happy with his comments.

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      1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah he punished him enough and will want to put a smaller team to the sword. Fancy che to get the biggest score of the day.

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  12. KLOPPTOMANIA
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Please vote:

    Start:

    A. Ramsey

    B. Barkley.

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    1. Notorious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      B

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  13. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    PLAY EVRA OR ALONSO (ALready playing Mannone)?

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    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      EVRA!!!!

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  14. Spencer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Any news regarding AJ?

    Poyet has said that there'll be rotation, but if Larsson and Cattermole are out, surely AJ has more of a chance if starting?

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    1. The Shoonchy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Giaccherini could be the one to replace Adam Johnson,
      He has deserved a start over the last few weeks, so

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      More of a chance, could still be Giachherini and Borini.

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  15. Jimbo123
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Ramsey & Mata ----Gerrard & Hazard worth - 4 ???

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    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 12 Years
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      Think so

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    2. Magerost
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Yes!

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    3. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I'm leading by 20 pts in one league and trailing by 7 in another. 1 FT spent on Rooney > Suarez. Nothing worth a hit, right?

      Mannone
      Ward, Demichelis, Flanagan
      Mata, Yaya, Gerrard, Eriksen
      Dzeko, Suarez, Wickham

      SUBS: Boruc, Ramsey, Vlaar, PJones

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      1. Ikey Warrior
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Sounds about right

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    4. Ikey Warrior
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Who to bring in?
      A) Sturridge
      B) Dzeko

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    5. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Chasing in my ML so going for a differential captain, which do you prefer?

      A. Ade
      B. Hazard
      C. Aguero

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      1. Notorious
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        A

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      2. LewanGOALski
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        CAB - inthat order

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      3. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        A

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      4. CABAYE4
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers all.

        Was on Ade overnight, looks like I'll keep it there.

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    6. Jose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      is there a way to tell how many transfers your rival has made before the deadline?

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      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Yea bottom right of his points page.

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        1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Even BEFORE the deadline and the game has been updated?

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      2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        just click on their team...look in the bottom of the cloumn

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      3. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        If you are not logged in or are viewing another player's team then you will only be able to view transfers up to the last deadline.

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        1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Quote FPL

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    7. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I just bought Skrtel for the first time ever - WOW !

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    8. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Ramsey, Mata or Puncheon.

      Who to bench? On Puncheon atm..

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    9. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Which would you prefer?
      A) Sturridge, Hazard, Ramsey
      B) Dzeko, Hazard, Mata

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      1. Magerost
          9 years, 10 months ago

          A

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      2. Well you know, Triffic
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Hey lads this is it I guess. I'm 36 points behind the top of my ML, I have to captain someone other than Suarez (who I think my rival will captain).

        Options are:

        Aguero
        Yaya
        Silva
        Gerrard
        Sturridge

        Who would you captain if 36 behind? Thanks

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        1. Viper
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Aguero or Sturridge

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        2. For Fuchs Sake
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Yaya

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        3. Notorious
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Yaya or Studge, probably Yaya.

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        4. S.Kuqi
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Sturridge.

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        5. The Glory Hunters
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Go for one your rival doesn't have. I went Sturridge.

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      3. zags
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Is Rooney > Sturridge, Mata > Yaya and AJ/Ramsey > Sterling worth a -8? Or just do the first two for -4?

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        1. Kreedas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Worth 8

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      4. donbenjam
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Mannone
        Zab Evra Chambers
        Schurlle Sterling Yaya Hazard(C) Eriksen
        Aguero Suarez

        Haz (c) good choice?

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      5. For Fuchs Sake
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Who will have Dzeko and Aguero starting today?

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          pellegrini

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        2. The Light Knight
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Citeh

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        3. RabMac
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Quote a few people I would imagine.

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        4. For Fuchs Sake
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Walked into that one!

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        5. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Not City

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      6. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Liverpool winning, Suarez hat trick and West Ham to win.

        Too much to ask?

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        1. Grumpy Camel
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Yes

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        2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          the last bit probably

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        3. For Fuchs Sake
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Can't see WHU winning.

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      7. Grumpy Camel
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        1 FT, advice would be great. Went from 16 point lead to 8 point deficit. Make or break time.

        Mannone (Harper)
        Demi azpil Alonso (dann Chester)
        Yaya eriksen Ramsey mata (noone)
        Suarez aguero(c) Rooney

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      8. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Please help

        Play evra our double up sunderland defence with Mannone

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        1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Mannone and alonso that is

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          1. Emp
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            double sun

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      9. Torres76
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Here is my team for today

        Mannone
        Kosch, Iva, Evra
        Yaya, Nasri, Sterling, Ramsey
        Ageuro Suarez (c) Sturridge

        Lewis, Mata, Ward, Bruce

        1. Should I sell Ramsey or Aguero for say Dzeko and someone else?
        2. Play any of the subs?

        Cheers
        D

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