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Monitor – Moussa Sissoko

8 February 2013 773 comments
Mark Mark
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With two goals and an assist in his first two outings for Newcatle, it’s fair to say that Moussa Sissoko has announced his arrival in the Premier League with a bang. Fantasy managers have taken little time to react. Sissoko has earned over 80,000 new owners in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) in the last six days, second only to the Liverpool assets who are about to enjoy two fixtures in the Gameweek.

Sissoko’s immediate appeal is obvious – thrust into a “number 10” role in support of Papiss Cisse from a central position in Newcastle’s attacking midfield three, the omens look good for continued profit to put a smile on the face of Alan Pardew and Sissoko’s new owners alike.

Is he the real deal? With just two appearances so far, the data available affords a limited sample but can, nonetheless, offer a barometer to Sissoko’s potential next to the established midfielders on offer. In this latest article for members, we investigate how Sissoko’s numbers stack up, both against the Premier League’s best and the assets on offer in Alan Pardew’s squad.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Beautiful Game
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    lalalalalallalalalaaaaallallalalalalalalaa

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  2. Billy Gilmore
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Will certainly be watching Newcastle this weekend.

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    1. heco87
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      Can't wait 🙂

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    2. jamsiep
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      I did so last weekend. Horrendous.

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      1. Chief
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        12 years, 10 months ago

        I enjoyed the match, Newcastle were exciting enough to watch. Sarcasm or what's your beef?

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        1. heco87
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          Ha, he's a Chelsea boy.

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          1. jamsiep
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            Were you there? The deafening noise after the third was absolutely unbearable.

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            1. heco87
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              Yeah, best home atmosphere for a while. Really enjoyed it - about time we were on the right end of the result for an exciting match.

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              1. GreenWindmill
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                12 years, 10 months ago

                Hey Hec/Heco - been offline, just seen your reply to me on te previous post re: getting called both. I've always been under the misapprehension your name was hec087, I've now realised it's heco87. Changes everything 😀

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                1. heco87
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                  Haha 😉 ... I even had a hector the other day.

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                  1. GreenWindmill
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    12 years, 10 months ago

                    Hector? I like it, might throw that in the mix every now and again 🙂

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                  2. heco87
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                    12 years, 10 months ago

                    Thanks - keeps me on my toes. Funnily enough, it was some guy trying to learn English...

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                  3. GreenWindmill
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                    12 years, 10 months ago

                    In many respects this place must be a bloody nightmare to try to understand for non-native speakers, but I suppose that makes it a good place to learn,

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            2. Chief
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              12 years, 10 months ago

              Ah, I see! Sorry for the bad result for you Jamsiep, but at least it was an entertaining loss 😉

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  3. Beautiful Game
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    can he be previous year's cisse???or will it be cisse himself???

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    1. ogqozo
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Sissoko's never been a big scorer. The change of position in Newcastle can make him one, but I wouldn't judge with just one game. Surely looks a good deal for the price...

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      1. heco87
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        Top assist for Cisse vs villa too but yeah agreed, too early to tell. An excellent choice for GW27 and 29 though which is when many need a good budget midfielder.

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        1. Kostja
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          12 years, 10 months ago

          dont need many scoring skills if you keep shooting 6 in a game, just look at Suarez. Lets hope this continues

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      2. Beautiful Game
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        12 years, 10 months ago

        I have observed one thing-

        one of the newcastle forwards always are good FPL options.so,if that legacy has to continue then one of cisse,benarfa,sissokho has to step up!!!!

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  4. That's Groß
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    So, transfers done, I haven't got Michu or Suarez.

    This could be interesting.

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    1. Whazza
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      gerrard and sturridge?

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  5. thischarmingman
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    Deja vu, somehow.

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  6. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
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    Its times like this i wish i wasnt so tight & became a member. Plus im not quite ready to admit to myself how much of a FPL geek i am

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    1. Feanor
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      It's worth the money.

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  7. jamsiep
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    Begovic
    Wilson, Martin, Jose Enrique
    Gerrard, Mata, Michu, Walcott
    RvP, Suarez (c), Ba

    Sure.

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    1. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Is Wilson back?

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      1. jamsiep
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        12 years, 10 months ago

        Nah, I don't think so!

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        1. Whazza
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          really close though

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    2. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
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      Gerrard C for me

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    3. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
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      What exactly is that 'sure' meant to mean? 🙂

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      1. jamsiep
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        Not entirely sure, I've just run out of other one worders!

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        1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
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          Makes a change from 'BOOOM!' at least!

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          1. jamsiep
            • 16 Years
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            😀

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            1. denial
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              12 years, 10 months ago

              How many hits to get that bunch?

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              1. jamsiep
                • 16 Years
                12 years, 10 months ago

                This week? -4.

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                1. denial
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                  Nice. I'd like SG but not going to take Bale out for him.

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    4. heco87
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      Top team.. should be a big one.

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  8. ogqozo
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    I've just seen a suggestion that Dembele might play the forward in the next game. Can any fan tell is this a serious possibility?

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    1. Black Knights
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldn't say so, he's not exactly prolific is he and with Sandra out and Livermore absent they need him in centre mid.

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  9. mark165
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    I still can’t decide on this:

    Bale > Gerrard, then get Bale back next week.

    I’ve two FTs if that helps swing it.

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    1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
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      Same boat & did it as soon as i heard pool team news

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      1. JJO
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Whats the news?

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    2. Whazza
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      seen many on here doing this, including myself.

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    3. Andrew
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      Yes I did it

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      1. mark165
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        Thanks guys. I think I will, just incase Gerrard is wild and I'm left behind the masses.

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        1. mark165
          • 13 Years
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          *goes

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    4. Black Knights
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      But what about if bale goes mad?

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      1. Jax
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        newcastle are on the up after 2 good wins. i wouldn't say they'll be turned over if at all.

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      2. mark165
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Same with what if Gerrard goes mad, twice? Be even more annoyed haha.

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  10. Flying Assassins
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    I have 1FT left, should I bring in a Liverpool DEF (probably Enrique)?

    Already have (Suarez, Sturridge, Michu & Davies)

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  11. 5678
      12 years, 10 months ago

      100% getting this guy after the double.

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      1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        I take it the numbers read well

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      2. 42 Rules
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        I definite option as well for me especially if blank GW in 29 for Arsenal and Everton which looks highly likely.

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    • Snikiii
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      mignolet > reina free for a fifth DGW player ill have 11 to play next week? What do you guys think?

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      1. Axle11
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        12 years, 10 months ago

        i want to do it too but i don't have enough FTs.

        Liverpool rest fixtures are good. When they meet Chelsea, they're at home.

        Do it if you can.

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    • Plagued by indecision
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Oh for pete’s sake… still no certainty on Sturridge!

      Which of these should I do for a -4?

      A) Aguero > Suarez, Walcott > Gerrard, Zabaleta > Enrique
      B) Fletcher > Sturridge, Walcott > Gerrard, Zabaleta > Cameron

      A makes it more difficult to field 11 next week, B has fitness doubt on Sturridge and one fewer ‘pool player. Thoughts?

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      1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Just do A & enjoy the weekend.

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      2. Chief
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        I'm almost positive Sturridge will play Sunday and beyond. Do B, but surely you can do something other than get rid of walcott and Zabs?!

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    • GreennRed
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Picked my 15 for the weekend.

      6 Nation Army :

      Drico, Fofana, Davies, Hogg, 36
      Farrell,Youngs
      Rory, Picamoles, Seanie, Beattie, Parisse, Harley, Dussatoir, Faleatau

      😉

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    • AnfieldCat87
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      when the price lock is removed, will he still be 6.0 or will all these transfers inn suddenly make his price go BOOM!?"

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      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        No. WHOOSH I'd say 😉

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        1. AnfieldCat87
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          aight! nice to know. Have to see him play tomorrow to make a decision though.. 🙂

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          1. GreennRed
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 10 months ago

            I got himself and Stevie G in for a 4 pointer. Easy decision cos I had some spare change and sold Ramirez and Pienaar.

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      2. Putherover
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        Price lock?

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        1. AnfieldCat87
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          Haven't you seen the numbers on transfers inn for him? his price is locked at 6.0 until sunday or something... don't really know when

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          1. Putherover
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 10 months ago

            sorry, bit slow on the uptake, does this price lock happen all the time to new players?

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            1. heco87
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 10 months ago

              Yeah... thought it was 10 days so it must be about to remove.

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              1. Putherover
                • 15 Years
                12 years, 10 months ago

                cheers

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    • Shane Ferguson 4.0
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Team A:
      De Gea
      Zabaleta – Davies – ENRIQUE
      Mata – Walcott – Michu – Bale – GERRARD
      RvP – Sturridge (c)
      Subs – Bunn, Onouha, Pog, Harte

      Team B:
      De Gea
      Zabaleta – Davies – R,MARTIN
      Mata – Walcott – Michu – Bale
      RvP – Sturridge – SUAREZ (C)
      Subs – Bunn, Onouha, Kebe, Harte

      Team A is for free and Team B is for -4 ptss hit.

      What is better chouce for DGW???

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      1. Chief
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        12 years, 10 months ago

        A. Having both Suarez and Danny boy may pay off nicely, but I'd rather mix it up with Gerrard. Plus, A looks great enough without having to take a hit.

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        1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
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          12 years, 10 months ago

          I am on "A" at the moment but.......

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          1. Chief
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 10 months ago

            ...go with your gut.

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    • Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Somebody asking about favourite managers earlier...That's close enough to warrant another look at one of these...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkchDf3doW8

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      1. Lawrø
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Man-Chini 😀

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          Just funny as...love em..Not seen any more this season, have they stopped doing them ?

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    • Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Rate my DGW team out of... let's say 10 😀

      http://i.imgur.com/TBxOAQI.png

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      1. Kostja
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        12 years, 10 months ago

        ID C Suarez over Stevie G

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      2. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        I hope you have a good one. As my team is very very similar. I took have gone for Stevie as my skipper

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        1. Lawrø
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          Let's pray for another Stevie G special!

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      3. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        wow.. 9.

        Make Suarez captain to get the 10 😉

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        1. Lawrø
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          It's tempting as I'm above my rival by 20pts and he's almost certainly going to captain Suarez, he doesn't have Stevie G so it would still be a differential over him, I just have a really good feeling about Gerrard 🙂

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      4. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
        • 14 Years
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        8?

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      5. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        8

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      6. Andrew
        • 13 Years
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        Same front 7 as me so I hope you do brilliantly 🙂

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      7. skodaole2
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        7.5, double stoke defense is risky but could give many points. The captain is risky too good luck

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        1. Lawrø
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          12 years, 10 months ago

          Thank you, Luck to you too!

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      8. Zat Knight Rises
        • 13 Years
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        Similar team. Looking good. 9.5

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      9. thegreathoudini
        • 14 Years
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        9 because its nearly mine 😉 http://i.imgur.com/s0DQus6.png

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        1. Lawrø
          • 14 Years
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          Wow, that is unbelievably similar!

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          1. thegreathoudini
            • 14 Years
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            I have Begovic on the bench to top it off.

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    • Stevee10001
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      hmm its interesting that michu wasn't in the first 2 charts!

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    • Andrew
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Fellaini dropping tonight.

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      1. Chief
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Good. Easier to get him back next week.

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    • The HiTmAN
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      All Set?

      Bunn(Mignolet)
      Dawson, Evra, Davies (Onouha, Demel)
      Downing, Mata, Bale, Evra (Guthrie)
      RVP, Suarez(C), Lambert

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      1. Chief
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Downing? Really? Brave boy....I'd rather not have Stuart in my starting squad but if you're feeling it...

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        1. The HiTmAN
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          Big gamble of Downing, I will not lie haha, hope it pays off!

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      2. Putherover
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Evra OOP?

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        1. Axle11
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          :))

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    • Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      INteresting that Michu doesn't appear in any of those lists in the article, considering he's playing as a forward. Is his form that bad!

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    • Waldaz
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Begovic
      Johnson Davies Azpilicueta
      Nolan Walcott Michu Mata
      RvP Suarez (c) Sturridge

      All in, hopefully it will make up for the horror of last week.

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      1. Putherover
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        will you be able to field 11 next week?

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      2. Chief
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Looks good. How many hits did this surgery take?

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        1. Waldaz
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          No hits, I'll need one or two next week though.

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          1. Chief
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 10 months ago

            Yes you will....hopefully your gains this week won't be your losses next! 🙁

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    • the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Sissoko = the new Fellaini 2012/2013. Previously known for a defensive mid role, not a great goal threat, then suddenly a tweak in position and tactics from the team and he's catapulted forwards with epic scoring results.

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        problem is when newcastle have their midfield back to full strength sissoko will shift back to dm alongside tiote

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        1. kaz 96
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          Can't see why

          He played in the hole even with Cabaye in the team against Chelsea.

          Cabaye Tiote

          HBA Sissoko Someone

          ........Cisse.........

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          1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 10 months ago

            Someone = Gouffran most likely

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        2. heco87
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          Incorrect

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        3. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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          You don't know that. Why would Pardew change a winning formula?

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        4. DLL18
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          So who's gonna drop out, Cabaye? Can't see that happening.

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      2. Chief
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Let's not be hasty...let's give him a few matches first. My knees ain't jerking yet.

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      3. Captain Robert Hatch
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        I've never seen Marouane sprint down the pitch blowing past his man and boss his way into position for a goal.

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        1. heco87
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          Who's that you're referring to? Moussain Bolt? 😉

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    • Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      ALRIGHTY … 25! Tables are updated for game week 25!!! Here it is! Come and get it … Mmm, make your mind up fast. If you want it any time, I can give it, but you better hurry ’cause it may not last.
      Did I hear you say that there must be a catch? Will you walk away from a fool and his money? If you want it, here it is, come and get it … but you better hurry ’cause it’s going fast!

      http://ginkapo.wordpress.com/stairway-to-heaven/comment-page-1/#comment-386

      😀

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      1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Doos, is there any chance I could get involved in your leagues next season? Don't fully understand the format / if there's room for more next year, but it looks like fun 😀

        Fully enjoyed the Scoutcast last night, hope you did too. 😉

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      2. blue cheese
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Up to 7th. Lovely! Thanks Doos 🙂

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    • Andrew
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      RMDGWT

      Bunn (Federici)
      Davies Pearce R Martin (Clyne Onuoha)
      Fellaini Mata Walcott Gerrard Michu
      RVP Suarez (c) Pog

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      1. Andrew
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        (Pog)

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    • Carroll to the rescue
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Fletcher-->Studge?
      or
      Walcott-->Gerrard?

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      1. Axle11
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        first one

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      2. heco87
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Tricky .. I'd say Walcott --> Gerrard if they didn't have Villa next week..

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      3. Chief
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Fletcher to Danny imo. Not getting rid of Wally until he dives into atrocious form.

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    • 7heRealDeal
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Guys!

      Henderson or De Guzman and why? Ive only got 6m to spend for a mid.

      Much appreciated!

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      1. heco87
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Wouldn't do either for a hit but Henderson if pushed to pick - reckon he'll clock up enough minutes to get a few points this week.

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    • kaz 96
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      This must be the first time a player has gone down in price after scoring a brace, without being red-flagged.

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      1. Black Knights
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        It's ludicrous, he could destroy rio/Evans/de gea!

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      2. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        As an owner who isn't directly affected by the drop in terms of selling-price, I don't mind it too much.

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    • Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Sissy on my radar but don't wanna jump in just yet. MF spots are becoming just as precious as forward ones, with so many great attacking options.

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