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Our weekly analysis of the Captaincy contenders arrives once again this Thursday evening. As always, we take a three-part approach which includes the weekly poll standings, the Opta statistics and our Rate My Team projections to help steer your thoughts on the armband conundrum.

The Captain Poll

This week’s Captain Poll is a two-way tussle for our attentions between Diego Costa and Sergio Aguero. With 41% of the votes cast so far, the Chelsea striker slightly edges it ahead of a home encounter against West Brom – he’s scored six times in five appearances at the Bridge, failing to net just once, and faces a defence that has conceded twice in all but one of the last five Gameweeks.

Aguero has been selected by 38% as Man City prepare for the visit of Swansea. The Argentine has failed to score in two of five appearances in front of his own fans this term, though with nine goals and 57 points in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game in the last six, he’s the man in form. The Swans have been decent on their travels at the back, though, earning a clean sheet in two of their last three away matches.

Eden Hazard and Alexis Sanchez could be real differential armband options for the Gameweek ahead. The Chelsea midfielder is seeking his third straight double-figure haul at the Bridge, whilst six goals in his last four underline Sanchez’s form as United’s patched-up rearguard limp into the Emirates.

The avalanche of votes for Costa and Aguero leaves little interest elsewhere. Cesc Fabregas has mustered 1% of votes – mirrored by Southampton’s Graziano Pelle for Monday evening’s trip to Villa. The Italian has failed to score in his last three now, but with the Midlands outfit sweating on the fitness of a number of defenders, Pelle’s owners will be giving him one last chance before the fixtures turn nasty. There’s no doubt he’s better in front of his own fans, though – the summer signing has mustered just one goal and a single assist on the road compared to five goals and three assists at St Mary’s.

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  1. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Downing is out! No worries, I have SAMMY AMEOBI

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  2. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Nothing official on Downing yet - a lot of people bailing....a little more patience might be an idea

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      patience is not a virtue around these parts

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  3. Joey Barton and Friends
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Podcast? 2.5 hour train ride left

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    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Where are you headed? Got wi-Fi? 🙂

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      1. Joey Barton and Friends
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        MicroSim - actually listening to Serial Podcast. Was asking if FFS onw is coming.

        (On a side note, the eguy opposite me keeps talking to himself)

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        1. Big_Andy_GAWA
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          There are some strange folk about for sure !!!

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          1. Joey Barton and Friends
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            If I engage him, it will be a massive mistake - "turns up volume"

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  4. Sif
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Is the only Downing Out source some fan twitter account?

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    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      If he's out, hope it's not for more than a week !

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        this was lookin at doin tadic to downing next week 😕

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  5. Who Ate All Depays?
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Folks any advice for this team would be highly appreciated

    Guzan
    Baines / Clyne / Rose
    Fab / ADM / Sanchez / Downing
    Aguero / Pelle / bera
    (Mccarthy / Wisdom / Boyd / Saylor)

    1 FT & 1.3m itb

    Thanks in advance

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  6. Jimbo123
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Ok, so I'm getting royally bummed in my draft league - I own both Sturridge and Falcao!

    Next week, do I :

    A) Falcao ---> Austin

    Or

    B.) Sturridge --> Sustin

    Or

    C.) keep both thinking of the long term

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    1. Patty
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B, sturridge will be out for ages, falcao should be back in a fortnight

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  7. Iamjack
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    fabregas+ berahino>> Costa + 4.2 mid?

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    1. Darth
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      What 4.2 mids are there?

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      1. piquiblanco
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Isgrove

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        1. Darth
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Doesn't play?

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        2. Patty
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          given the fixtures cram up again, having a playing 5th mid helps a lot

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  8. Darth
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    I have been thinking of moving fabregas on for Hazard for a while now, thinking this week is probably the best week to do it. Would also involve getting rid of Tadic and brining siggy back in for a -4.....

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    1. Tommy J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'm thinking Fab+Mahrez to Boyd and Hazard with my 2 FT.

      Any likelihood of price rises or are we ok to wait until tomorrow do you think?

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      1. Darth
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Would of thought we would be ok, fab not set it alight recently and yellow flagged so unlikely to be receiving transfers in or out just yet. Hazard has shown no fpl form yet either so casuals won't be bringing him in.

        I think he will finish on higher points total than fab come the end of the season.

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        1. Tommy J
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I would stick with Fab but there must be a YC incoming and he's playing further back.

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        2. Villan
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Fab is set to drop tonight!!

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          1. Tommy J
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Serious?

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            1. Iwantmorepointsthanks
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              yes.

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              1. Tommy J
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 5 months ago

                Thanks Guys

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  9. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    All the yellow and red flags are switching off!! Yay... Hutton and ADAM..

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Cisse and ADM in the clear. Looks a bit tidier now 🙂

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      1. Vardy Gras PBFC
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Hey GB, I think it is time for Cisse, so tempted to get him rather than Austin.

        Confident with him? Scored midweek.

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Yep, I'm confident. I think he's the best budget striker option. He's about to remind people why FPL priced him at 9.0m 😉

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          1. Vardy Gras PBFC
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            A brilliant finisher.
            Got a nice problem this week with 2FTs and currently Pelle, Aguero & Costa up top.

            Tempted to do Pelle to Cisse as next week have Tadic and Clyne to get rid of.
            Seems a bit crazy to do so with Villa's defence in a mess but he's not likely to be captained by that many and Cisse home to QPR appeals.

            WYT? Team is linked if you've got a mo.

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            1. Piggs Boson
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              That might be a great move. It would raise cash for a Tadic upgrade.

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              1. Vardy Gras PBFC
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 5 months ago

                Cheers GB, appreciate it.

                Tadic to anyone pretty much, probably ADM or Hazard.
                Foster to Krul would be my alternative super boring move.

                Good luck this weekend.

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      2. Uber Mo
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I'm all over Cisse next week too man. Welbz-Cisse will be my move.

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        1. Vardy Gras PBFC
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Nice one GP.

          He's definitely on his way in, just not sure whether to go Pelle to him this week.
          That's the likely move I'll have to do ready for the Southampton exodus.

          How's your team doing?

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  10. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    If the likes of Burnley, Crystal Palace, Liverpool and QPR can score against Chelsea, I'm sure Saido can!

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    1. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'm quite content to hold for now. He loves to score on the counter as well.

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    2. SneakyPete
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Can yes. Will ? Nope

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Those two statements contradict each-other 🙂

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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone got the press conference times?

    Couldn't find it stickied...

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  12. Not Irish
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Villa and Burnley look to have the best fixtures long term. Worth a Heaton/Trippier double up and Hutton transfer to go uber? Methinks so.

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  13. Darth
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Doesn't sound good for Downing.

    http://mobile.whufc.com/default.aspx?s=news-display&aid=4313792

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    1. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yup, sounds like he's a big doubt.

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Boyd time.

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      1. Darth
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        He seems to of been a yellow card magnet over the last couple of weeks, hope he remembers he should be scoring goals this weekend.

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  14. Viper
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    With Sakho in my line up, who should be my first sub, Hutton, Duff, Marney?

    I know, I'm spoilt for choice. Worth taking a hit for Austin? Nah, I didn't think so 🙂

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I think it should be Hutton , Duff , Marney

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  15. harrysponge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Who to play alongside Bertrand & Baines?

    A) Hutton (SOU)
    B) Saylor (QPR) (Doubt)
    C) Chambers (MUN)

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    1. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Saylor will either play 0 or 90 (looking like 0), so have him in, with Hutton first sub.

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  16. Lyonnais
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Begovic / Gilks
    Baines, Clyne, Caulker / Chester, Wisdom
    Di Maria, Sigurdsson, Chadli, Downing / Davis
    Costa, Aguero, Pelle

    1 FT, 2.0 ITB

    I could save the FT, Di Maria ---> Sanchez or Baines + Downing ---> Dummett + Sanchez...

    Any suggestions ?

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  17. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on Rooney as a viable FPL option for next 3 or so GW's...?

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    1. Declan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Losing who to get him in though?

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Pellè.

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        1. Declan
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Worth a punt so.

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  18. Sif
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Looking into it big Sam has me worried about Downing.

    "If they [Sakho & Downing] play on Saturday and aggravate the injury they could be out for two or three weeks which would mean missing five or six games and we can't afford that"

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    1. GoRedz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      we can't afford that neither, he might as well rest this week 🙂

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    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Surely nobody is expecting West Ham to get much joy out of Everton anyway?

      Don't sell the buggers, let your bench get off it's arse and do some work for once!

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      1. Black Knights
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah I don't mind if one of them doesn't make it, I wasn't that optimistic anyway and Boyd v Stoke isn't awful. I two don't though I'm starting to struggle if Baines is also out.

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      2. Sif
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Dummet at home against QPR 1st bench so possible points there. Keeping.

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    3. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I believe Downing said he only got a bruised knee, I think he could play.

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  19. GoRedz
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Is it certain that Fab is dropping ?

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    1. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      He'll drop before Saturday I would think

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    2. Declan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Looks likely

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Any more news on his injury, no?

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  20. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    LVG the new man of mystery

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    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Who is LvG?

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  21. Screaming Midget
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    What GW do you think Dummett's starting place will be at risk?

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    1. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      In two gameweeks I think it's likely that Colo and Taylor will both be a fit centre back pairing, and Raylor will be up to speed match fitness wise, so he's on borrowed time.

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      1. Screaming Midget
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        ok cheers.

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      2. copps
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        raylor is rb

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    2. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Impossible to predict. He's starting on merit, and so it wouldn't matter who's returning from injury imo

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    3. copps
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      it will be only when he starts to play badly. its his place to lose now.

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  22. SneakyPete
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Fellas tell me if fabregas flag changes tomorrow, will his price fall bet set to 0 % again. I mean if he avoids fall tonight and tomorrow his yellow flag changes to green, he won't fall ?

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    1. GoRedz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I like that idea

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    2. Tex
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I think you're right.

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  23. Demí
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Is Timbo about?

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    1. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      He was looking for you earlier. You two got beef?

      Just leave it mate not worth it.

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      1. Demí
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        🙂

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    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Hello

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      1. Demí
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        You seen anything on Barry lately? Last i read he would be out for a while, but nothing since

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        1. A.T
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          No but I think he's out. Martinez presser sort of confirmed it 99%. Imo

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          1. Demí
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Cheers lid

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            1. A.T
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              😀

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  24. backstreets
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Would like to get Hazard in. Any thoughts on:

    Eriksen, Pelle to Austin, Hazard
    Baines, Eriksen to Taylor, Hazard

    Would bench Taylor this week and keep for better fixtures.

    Would get Baines back in by downgrading Pelle (probably involving -4 hit)

    Just a bit worried that Hazard might score big this week!

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    1. Villan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      No point in getting rid of Baines to get him back in.

      The first looks a good move to me

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      1. backstreets
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks. Wouldn't normally do it but won't lose much money and covers me in case Pelle goes wild against Villa ..... although Baines could easily score and get a CS too!

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  25. OReiMessi
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Krul
    Baines Bertrand Dummett
    Sanchez Fabregas Chadli Downing
    Aguero Costa Pelle
    (Foster, Chambers, Marney, Taylor)
    0.1M ITB, 2 FT

    I would hate to waste a transfer.. Is Marney -> Boyd worth doing as better cover for Downing this week?

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    1. Tex
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah If it's use it or lose it, then it's not a bad move.

      Wait on Fabregas news first. If he's out you might want to look at him instead. Otherwise go for it.

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  26. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Scoutcast will be with you shortly.

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    1. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      can't wait 🙄

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    2. Sif
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I was beginning to wonder where my 33pence per game week was going...

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Awesome. Are you guys going to do the youtube podcasts again?

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      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Yes, they'll be back soon. Just takes a bit more organising than the standard audiocast

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  27. Villan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    With Fab set to drop tonight, should I do Fab to Hazard now???

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    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Value doesn't = points

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  28. AlCapwnUK
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Should I use my FT?

    Krul
    BAINES, bertrand, naylor, duff, dummett
    FABREGAS, adm, siggy, chadli, marney
    costa, pelle, aguero (C)

    First sub is going to be duff/dummett/naylor - so not too bad

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    1. AlCapwnUK
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      oh, also only 0.1 ITB

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      1. GoRedz
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        you might as well keep the FT in case of yellow cards..

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        1. AlCapwnUK
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          that's what i'm going with at the moment.
          If Fab is likely to start there's basically no issue

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    2. Tex
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I think Duff and Dummett should be decent cover off the bench.

      2 free transfers next week could be handy if you have plans to get Sanchez in or move Bertrand and Pelle

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      1. AlCapwnUK
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        definitely planning on moving Pelle.
        The dilemma is whether to also lose one of Fab/ADM for Sanchez

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  29. Patty
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Who has everyone put the armband on?

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    1. AlCapwnUK
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Currently on Aguero

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    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      The kids when swimming

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    3. Villan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero atm but considering Sanchez and Pelle due to their oppositions defensive problems

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    4. GoRedz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez (dont have Kun)

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    5. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Kun

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  30. SneakyPete
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    If you had Rooney would you keep him for the good fixtures up ahead. or take a hit and get Aguero ?

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    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Take a hit.

      He won't play a championship side every week 😉

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    2. Clam. ☘️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I took a hit and got Aguero in

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