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Frisking the Fixtures – Gameweek 23

Our regular look at the upcoming schedules, taking in the next four to six Gameweeks, is rolled out once again. Arsenal and West Ham’s appeal is boosted by their imminent doubles and, while the likes of Swansea and City have reason to be cheerful, the bottom two are faced with a rough road to see them into the new year. With the season tickers freshly updated, let’s glance at what’s on offer…

The Strong

Swansea

Michael Laudrup’s side have three strong home games in the next six to take advantage of, as Stoke, QPR and Newcastle all roll up to the Liberty. While trips to Sunderland and West Ham could also be potentially prosperous, Swansea’s upcoming cup schedule suggests rest and rotation is likely to play a part in their manager’s thoughts; Wednesday’s FA Cup replay at Arsenal is the start of a run of games which sees them play five times in 17 days – a win at the Emirates would add another fixture to that congested schedule.

Nevertheless, this won’t dent our faith in Michu’s abilities to produce the goods, while Pablo Hernandez offers a cheaper, if far less explosive, option in the Swans’ midfield – he has scored or assisted in six of his last 10 appearances. At the back, Swansea have been particularly impressive on the road; they have conceded just two goals in their last trips, highlighting the appeal of 4.2 priced Ben Davies. Intriguingly, Angel Rangel was fielded on the right of the attacking midfield three at Everton on Saturday, though it’s likely this was a temporary measure brought on by Laudrup’s need for rotation and the ploy to shackle the Steven Pienaar/Leighton Baines combination.

Arsenal

Look beyond the upcoming double Gameweek and the fixtures continue to smile kindly on Arsene Wenger’s side. Arsenal are set for a run of four home games in the next five (che & WHM, LIV, STO, sun, AVL) suggesting that their Fantasy assets can be held for the next few Gameweeks. A home loss against City was hardly helped by Laurent Koscielny’s early dismissal and Wenger will be optimistic of recovering; his side had dropped just two points in the last five prior to City’s arrival on Sunday.

Kieran Gibbs’ attacking potential will be snapped up by plenty – the left-back’s five assists have kept the likes of Thomas Vermaelen and Bacary Sagna firmly in the shade, though Wojciech Szczesny comes in cheaper in FPL and affords an alternative option at the back. Theo Walcott is the most wanted Gunner heading into the double – the “out of position” midfielder has earned significant investment already, while Santi Cazorla offers a costlier alternative with the potential of similarly explosive returns. Lukas Podolski looks the only forward worth investing in here; although his appeal is somewhat tempered by a role on the left of the attacking midfield three, the German is next in line for spot-kicks in light of Mikel Arteta’s calf injury, according to Wenger.

West Ham

Sam Allardyce’s side will be licking their wounds after a 3-0 defeat at Sunderland but a double against QPR and Arsenal is expected to earn the Hammers plenty new Fantasy investment. With games against Fulham, Swansea and Villa also on their short-term agenda, the fixture list certainly looks kindly on the Upton Park outfit – whether they have the form to produce is another matter entirely.

With James Collins ruled out due to a calf injury and Joey O’Brien still struggling to overcome a hamstring problem, the Hammers potential for clean sheets is diminished – Jussi Jaaskelainen has save points to fall back on should his side concede, while Guy Demel’s 4.0 price tag should see more Fantasy managers snapping up his services. Kevin Nolan remains their top scorer despite netting once from Gameweek 9 onwards, while an influx of new forwards – in addition to the possible return of Andy Carroll – makes the lone striker role impossible to call, though Marouane Chamakh will miss the game with parent club Arsenal due to the conditions of his loan deal. Joe Cole has started both games since returning to the club from Liverpool and his 5.6 price tag could appeal to those intent on a mid-price punt.

Man City

Buoyed by their weekend win at the Emirates, Roberto Mancini’s side are handed a potentially prosperous schedule over the next six in their attempt to rein in United at the top of the table. City play host to Fulham this weekend and while Liverpool and Chelsea also pay visit, trips to QPR, Southampton and Villa hold plenty promise. Up top, much depends on the return of Sergio Aguero – the Argentine missed last weekend’s trip to Arsenal with a hamstring injury but had started 11 of the previous 12. If he’s fit, Aguero looks nailed-on, with Edin Dzeko and Carlos Tevez battling it out for the remaining forward slot, though Dzeko has certainly staked a claim with four goals over the last three matches. Despite supplying a pair of assists at the Emirates, Tevez continues to frustrate in front of goal with a single strike from Gameweek 13 onwards.

David Silva is the obvious option in midfield but with one goal all season, he’s struggling to replicate last season’s form, while at the back, City await the results of an appeal to overturn the red card received by Vincent Kompany on Sunday. While this is likely to promote Joleon Lescott as a short-term investment, Matija Nastasic looks more secure – he has started 12 of the last 14 and offers a mid-price appeal at 5.6, though Pablo Zabaleta comes in at 6.0 and offers far greater attacking potential than the teenage centre-half.

Also Consider

Wigan – A point at the Cottage helps steer Roberto Martinez’s men into a run of three Gameweeks that could well seem them calm their immediate relegation worries. Home encounters with Sunderland and Southampton, with a trip to Stoke in between, looks a crucial spell for the Latics. With the away trip to Stamford Bridge the only major test in the next five, Fantasy managers may be glancing at the Wigan squad, with Emmerson Boyce, Shaun Maloney and even Franco Di Santo deserving of some interest.

Sunderland – a comfortable home win over West Ham will boost the Black Cats’ confidence ahead of a strong run of fixtures as Martin O’Neill’s side begin to climb the table. Sunderland travel to Wigan and Reading in the next three and over the upcoming six, welcome Swansea, Arsenal and Fulham to Wearside. Those home games, in particular, will be earmarked for points by O’Neill – four clean sheets in the last six at the Stadium of Light highlight Simon Mignolet’s worth, while Adam Johnson has now scored or assisted in four of his last five at home, offering an attacking alternative to the likes of Stephane Sessegnon and Steven Fletcher.

Stoke – Tony Pulis’ side are afforded the chance to bounce back from the loss of their unbeaten home record against Chelsea last weekend. Three enticing home fixtures in the next six (WIG, RDG, WHM) look potentially profitable for the likes of Asmir Begovic and Ryan Shawcross, while Kenwyne Jones will be looking to continue the form that has produced attacking returns in four of his last five at the Britannia. With trips to Swansea and Fulham also on the agenda, Pulis will be desperate for a reaction after seeing his side collect just one point and concede 10 times in the previous three.

Everton – the Toffees have three enticing home fixtures in the next six (WBA, AVL, RDG) in addition to trips to Southampton and Norwich as David Moyes’ side looks to push on from their current fifth placed position. A first clean sheet since Gameweek 5 bolsters Leighton Baines’ potential of returns at both ends of the pitch, while Marouane Fellaini’s mid-price appeal continues to reap rewards. Nikica Jelavic has been afforded plenty chances in recent games and could pick up the points if he rediscovers the scoring touch that has deserted him of late.

The Weak

Southampton

Any Fantasy managers who loaded up on the Saints for the double Gameweek 22 will be wary of their next four. Nigel Adkins’ side now square up to three of the top five, with home clashes against Everton and City in addition to a trip to Old Trafford – a visit to Wigan offers the Saints some respite, however. While Rickie Lambert’s owners will be a little concerned, the 6.3 priced forward has already scored against both Manchester clubs this term, while Adkins’ side have been impressive at the back in recent matches, conceding more than a single goal in just one of their last 11 league games.

West Brom

The Baggies will be deflated after Saturday’s late collapse at the Madejski and now face three of the top five in the next six, in addition to a trip to Liverpool. Home fixtures against Villa and Sunderland offer potential of points for the in-form Romelu Lukaku but a single clean sheet in their last 12 is worrying for owners of Ben Foster and Liam Ridgewell, with defensive returns looking less promising for Steve Clarke’s side as he looks to arrest a run of three back-to-back defeats.

Fulham

It’s just two wins and a single clean sheet in the last 14 for Martin Jol’s side – a real concern as they face up to both Manchester clubs in two of the next three Gameweeks. The Cottagers also host Stoke and make their way to Sunderland and Norwich over the upcoming six; fixtures that are far from straightforward. Owners of Dimitar Berbatov and Bryan Ruiz will be worried after both dropped deeper at the weekend – the Bulgarian moved to “the hole” in order to accommodate Mladen Petric up front, while Ruiz was fielded in central midfield due to the absence of both Steve Sidwell and Momo Diarra.

Also Be Wary Of

Reading – Brian McDermott’s side showed plenty resilience to battle back and beat West Brom on Saturday but trips to Newcastle, Stoke and Everton in the next six could see them struggle. With a home game against Chelsea also thrown in, the Royals will likely be reliant on the visit of Sunderland and Wigan to boost their chances of survival – Pavel Pogrebnyak’s run of a goal in each of the last three will be firmly put to the test.

QPR – four points and back-to-back clean sheets from games against Chelsea and Spurs highlight the upturn in fortunes under Harry Redknapp but the R’s upcoming schedule continues to look decidedly dodgy. The next five Gameweeks pits them against United and City and also sees them travel to West Ham and Swansea – with two goals scored in the last five, Redknapp will likely rely on the heroics of Julio Cesar in his attempt to climb the table, though Adel Taarabt has proved something of a bonus magnet in recent games. The Moroccan has picked up nine bonus in the last six Gameweeks and with two goals and an assist also thrown in, has produced 35 FPL points over that run.

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  1. ~SpartakMac
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone got round to seeing The Life of Pi yet?

    Yay or Nay? I'm a fan of the book, interested to see how Lee's adapted it to the big screen.

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    1. Tarrou
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      yep, it's quality

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  2. pressdpm
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    When to wildcard? After this DGW or near the end of the window?

    Also for wildcard midfield:

    A. Puncheon
    B. Sterling
    C. Taarabt

    ?

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    1. onionbarje
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      A or C, drag your WC out as long as possible

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    2. Absinthe Minded
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      Taarabt if you can afford, money and patience...... He's frustrating but could explode

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    3. Pat Mustard
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      After this IMO.

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  3. Blue Teets
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    The Ba rotation fears puzzle me. So what if he misses the odd game? What kind of agony will you be in when he does play?

    You could have a Lambert, Sterling or Wilson coming off the bench. They score points too.

    The key then, if you have any 'big-hitter' facing rotation, is to have some depth in your team. Or.. just don't have RVP.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      but you can have players like Suarez or Sturridge who will play more and are capable of similar returns

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      1. Blue Teets
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        Pools scoring power cannot compare to Che's, also there are 60+ strikers in the PL 'capable' of scoring. Who though, is more likely ?

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    2. LOCO ABREU
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      Ba and Torres in Chelsea means Mata for Chelsea cover imo.

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    3. Dr Dream
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      If you have Ba then you need two nailed on starters....but then it's the nightmare cameos that will get you...It's the same as the CITY effect

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    4. ccc
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      For me, the worry is not him sitting on the bench necessarily, but him coming off the bench with only 20 minutes or less.

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    5. IamIronMike
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      I wouldn't mind if he missed the odd game the horrible thing is when he gets a run out for 5-10 minutes at the end with little time to impact the game... I'm waiting to see what happens on Wed with him though before deciding to stick or twist with him.

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  4. simsey
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    Ok, my top scoring mids from now to end of season (from the fab 5 only)

    Walcott - 10
    Michu - 8
    Bale - 7
    Mata - 7
    Fellaini - 6

    Any other takers on how many goals this lot will score?

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    1. gravless
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      Walcott 11

      Bale 5

      Mata 10

      Fellaini 7

      Michu 5

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        Mean! 😉

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      2. simsey
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        Michu and Bale only 5 each, ouch! Now is that a gut feeling or just wishful thinking? 😉

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    2. Locarno
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      Walcott - 4
      Michu - 7
      Bale - 5
      Mata - 6
      Fellaini - 5

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      1. simsey
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        Walcott 4, no way - he'll have more than that before we hit March 🙂

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    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Walcott – 7
      Michu – 8
      Bale – 7
      Mata – 5
      Fellaini – 4

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  5. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    assuming I go ahead with my -4 on Weds/Thurs how does this look for the double

    Migs

    Reid, Gibbs, O'Brien/Clyne

    Michu, Walcott (c) Fellaini, Mata, Bale

    RvP, Pod

    Foster, Berba, Clyne/O'Brien Shorey

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    1. simsey
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      sweet

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    2. Buck The Trent
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      Nice team for this week

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    3. chunk
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      Wouldnt have 2x west ham defenders not worth -4 only DGW don't get pulled in

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  6. Pat Mustard
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    Power 5 the way to go?? People not used WC yet, you using it after this GW?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      not sure yet, might take a 1 week pre-wc punt. But GW23-24 does offer more opportunity to build tv.

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      1. Pat Mustard
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        Who you eying up as the punt?

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          not sure yet, maybe Hernandez. But I might just hit the button as I don't know that there's anyone I'd take as Chica may not start.

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          1. Pat Mustard
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            Sturridge?

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  7. Gimli son of Gloin
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    Jaask, Demel, Joe Cole, Walcott and Gibbs seems like more than enough for the DGW, but I can get Cazorla in on a free transfer for Bale or Mata.. Is anyone of the opinion that it's worth it?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Errr - me. Sorry. Form is dodgy - but the smile is intact! 😀

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      1. Gimli son of Gloin
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        I'm strongly considering getting him in for the one week.. just don't want to miss out on Bale or Mata this week. I'll probably toss a coin.. but do intend on getting in Caz... other option is Podolski for Demba... but Demba will probably score higher..
        Oh the woes of the DGW :s

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          +42. And I used to be good at them ... *sigh*

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  8. Tin of Directors
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    Sagna should get 2 games in the DGW no?

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    1. Owd Big 'Ed
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      Would have thought so.

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    2. ccc
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      I would think so, but his attacking returns have seemed limited and their clean sheet chances seem lower than earlier in the season. Not excited about Sagna anymore.

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  9. Owd Big 'Ed
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    Berbatov to Podolski -4, worth it?

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    1. Pat Mustard
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      Makes sense, wish he got more gametime though.

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      1. Owd Big 'Ed
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        Is he nailed on to start both games?

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        1. Pat Mustard
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          Should be yes.

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    1. GreennRed
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      Hamman

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    2. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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      Barton is a bonafide moron.

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  10. Crouch Potato!
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    You still floating about Nomar?

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  11. In Like Flynn.
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    Ginger cake with custard and sliced banana. Highly recommended. Yum.

    How about Joe Cole for the dbl?

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    1. Tin of Directors
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      See below.
      If Noble and Diame are back, he'll not get 90 in both IMO.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      I believe there may now be problems. Diame on the Horizon.

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    3. Crouch Potato!
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Love ginger cake, its be far too long. On my list of priorities 😉 As for Joe Cole, not sold on him for some reason. Not even sure how he fits in that W Ham unit. Certainly doesn't have the pace anymore.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        Never did. Has a PASS ... 😉

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        1. Crouch Potato!
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          For the buses and trains? 🙂

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        Jamaca Ginger cake on offer at Co-op.

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        1. Crouch Potato!
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          I'll hunt it down 😉

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      I think I'll stick with what I have after seeing below. 🙂

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  12. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    GOOD NEWS

    West Ham News ‏@WHUFC_News
    David Gold: O'Brien, Diame and Noble should all be available for the QPR game. #whufc

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    1. RoysCallerAnne
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      woooooooooooooohooooooooooooooo!!! Great news thanks JK

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        My pleasure mate. Made me 😀

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      WHOOP! WHOOP! COYI!!! 😀

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        Excellent, I have O'Brien and thought I'd cocked up yet again. 🙂

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          So do I. We did! 😉

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            Have Noble in a good few as well. The unknown power of a late pud.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              If my midfield was not so congested ...

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    3. Tin of Directors
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Wonder if this affects Joe Cole's game time?

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        I'd say Jarvis might be most at risk unless he goes wide right

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          No. Joe Cole.

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        2. Tin of Directors
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          Cant agree. Too much going on in the middle for Jarvis to be a casualty.

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      Odd I saw something from Gold on here a little while ago saying O'Brien was out for a couple of weeks.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        I looked for that, couldn't find it (the tweet I mean)

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          Sorry JK it was a post by someone. Never mind. I much prefer yours.

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      2. RoysCallerAnne
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        I saw that one too. Was on Saturday I think? Maybe they had a look at him again today and it looks better?

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          It works for me RCA.

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      3. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        ok I found it. It seems that was the initial thought, but he's progressed well apparently.

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    5. Dr Dream
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      cue the Punch > Noble transfers...

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    6. ccc
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      !!!! This made my day!!!

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    7. Paul Psychic Octopus
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      TF4T

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  13. Clay
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    For those of you in Blighty, any chance of the Chelski game being postponed due to weather, or is Londinium expected to miss the bad weather?

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    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
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      I live a mile from the ground. Tiny bit of snow but nothing to trouble anyone other than perhaps Torres.

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      1. Clay
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        Hehe ...

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  14. simsey
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    Begs, Jaask
    Baines, azpi, Sagna, Demel, Mariap
    Bale, Michu, Mata, Walcott, Fellaini
    Fletcher, RVP, Pog

    What transfer would you make this week?

    Bring in Caz or Silva for Bale
    or
    Bring in sturridge or Lukaku for Fletcher

    Or just leave it alone?

    cheers

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    1. RoysCallerAnne
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      As we're now NBFs 😉 .....

      I would leave it be. You've just WCed always nice to save the first FT after a WC. Team looks well set for the DGW

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      1. simsey
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        BFF Roy! 🙂
        I was thinking the very same thing about the first transfer, I may just hold off then, altho Lukaku is in my head in a big way, that lad has quality

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  15. Dr Dream
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    Just thinking ahead...Torres is in a bit of a career corner now and only he can get himself out of it...but what happens when Lukaku comes back to Chelsea (?) next season...He'll be stuffed...truly stuffed..

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    1. RoysCallerAnne
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      Benitez and Torres back to LFC in the Summer.
      I'm ITK.
      😉

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      1. Dr Dream
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        who knows..The dynamics of it are a bit scary...If he starts Torres tomorrow and he fails to notch the Benitez is digging a very big hole for both of them...A decent manager would play safe and play them both in the interst of unity with the fans...but Rafa's a strange one..

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  16. Nice2Michu
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    who will score more do you think 😛 bale at home to mun or santi for a -4 for the dgw?

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    1. Gimli son of Gloin
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      Oh. Bale if -4. Santi if FT.
      Just my thinking for my situation... could be horribly wrong.

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  17. Golden Oldies
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    the last 4 penaltys Sunderland have had have been taken by 4 different people....Bentdner, Larsson, Sessegnon and Bent.

    This article claims that Gardner is now the designated pen taker.....http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/sunderland-vs-bolton-preview-sunderland-1534513

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  18. Gimli son of Gloin
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    Well Joe Cole was clearly a bad idea in the WC with Diame back...
    Fingers crossed he gets 2 jammy tap ins in 2 11 minute cameos 😀

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      I hope he gets it for you too Gimli.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      I'll take that!!! 😉

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  19. Van Dal
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    I’m in great mood tonight because the other day I entered a competition and I won a years supply of Marmite……… one jar.
    🙂

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Would last me ten days. 😉

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        Cheese on toast? 😉

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Nah. I just can't get enough of the stuff. Mind you, I get the Sainsbury's own brand ...

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  20. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    ok so according to David Gold's twitter feed Andy Carroll is still 2 weeks ago and since Chamakh can't play v Arsenal, do I still buy Pod and bench C. Cole, or do i bench Michu/Mata/Bale and play both?

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    1. Locarno
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      If you bench C Cole (despite the fact I think he's crap) in a DGW, I'm never talking to you again.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I was planning on playing him and benching Berba. Then it looked like he wasn't going to get any game time so I planned on getting Pod instead. So I have 3 options

        1) Don't get Pod and bench Berba

        2) Get Pod and bench one of Michu, Mata or Bale (since Theo has DGW and Fellaini plays sot)

        3) Get Pod and bench C. Cole

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Hell's Bells. Not sure.

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    3. Demí
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Bale

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Bale gave us a torrid time at OT

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

          He'll be kept quiet this time

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    4. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Just don't buy Pdolski. Play C Cole and play those 3 mids.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I think this may be right. 🙂

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  21. Locarno
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone looking for a couple of gambles this week: Jarvis and Diaby. I'm bookmarking this, just in case. 🙂

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Jarvis a fair call. 😀

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  22. AF90
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Mata/Bale ---> Walcott

    OR

    Jelavic ----> Podolski

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    1. ccc
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      B. but you should bring Walcott in eventually and try to hold on Mata and Bale.

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  23. Owd Big 'Ed
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Is Podolski nailed on to start both games?

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    1. Gargamel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I'd say so

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    2. ccc
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      He should be, but 90 minutes each game is doubtful.

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      1. Pat Mustard
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        This.

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  24. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Boom. The dirty deed is done. Hello, again, Marouane!

    Leonard Cohen beckons ... 😉

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Nice few games ahead.

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    2. Crouch Potato!
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Like a bird on the wire!

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Exactly! 😀

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    3. Gargamel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Been waiting for someone to show up with So Long, Marouane as a team name. Class.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        😀

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  25. Sebastian Rooks
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    If would like to take this moment to thank Titus Bramble for his contribution to the premier league for over ten years.

    Thank You Bramble!! :’@

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  26. - DC -
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Here are my WC transfers:

    Begovic out, Foster in.
    McCarthy out, Cesar in.
    Ridgewell out, Naughton in.
    Shawcross out, Huth in.
    Harte out, Zabaleta in.
    Puncheon out, Fellaini in.
    Ba out, Ruiz in.
    Suarez OUT, STURRIDGE IN.

    My team for next gameweek:

    Cesar
    Zabaleta - Huth - Demel
    Walcott (c) - Mata - Bale - Fellaini - Michu
    van Persie - Sturridge (vc)

    Bench: Foster - Ruiz, Clyne, Naughton.

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    1. simsey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Looks a good team mate but a waste of money on Ruiz I think. When you gonna play him? Cant imagine you benching anyone else
      Get Pog instead and spend an extra million in your defense - Clyne -> Sagna

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    2. Sz21
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Why Ruiz? He played as CM at the weekend.
      I brought him in last week.. and not the least bit impressed with this switch.
      Petric is back...Not sure Ruiz can score much 🙁

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  27. Kevtheotter
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Any thinking giroud? Fancy a cheeky punt on him plus i need to get rid of this Berba joker

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    1. ccc
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I would not. Did not start last game against City.

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      1. Sz21
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Added a new dimension when he came on..
        Wouldn't be the least bit surprised if he starts

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  28. In Like Flynn.
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    I'm off to me pit. See you all later. Good luck with the GW.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Night, I L F! 🙂

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  29. ccc
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Already have Jussi and O'Brien for the West Ham DGW. Is getting Demel in overkill? They are facing QPR at home, but the 2nd is against Arsenal.

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    1. ccc
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      O'Brien is attacking threat and offers assists, while Demel seems only a hope for clean sheets.

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