Preamble

The Pre-Match Preamble – Gameweek 37

It’s like we’re being prepared for the inevitable: slowly eased into a life without football and the spills from our Fantasy lineups. Okay, there’s the small matter of an FA Cup final but, without the sight of Norman Whiteside playing poker on the coach, helicopter arrivals and Question of Sport special, that lost it’s magic long ago.

We’re left with just the early kick-off at Villa Park– a scenario that could well turn sour on us, should Rafa deliver on his promise and shuffle his pack with wild abandon ahead of the midweek Europa League final.

We know Rafa loves a bit of silverware; he wants to depart his troubled tenure at the Bridge with another CV boosting trophy. Ultimately, that will surely influence his teamsheet for the clash with a Villa side that look to have almost casually eased their way out of the relegation quicksand in recent weeks. With a point likely to satisfy both managers, today’s match could be short on fireworks, big on disappointment.

This morning’s press are torn on the Benitez teamsheet. While we’re largely resigned to the fact that Eden Hazard will be rested following his recent calf injury, Juan Mata is our main concern heading into the morning deadline. The Spaniard figures in the majority of this morning’s predicted lineups: only The Times omit the playmaker from their teamsheet, prompting starts for both Yossi Benayoun and Oscar.

While we’re far from confident, Mata was handed a rest in the second leg of the semi-final with Basel and Benitez may consider that enough for his compatriot to come through today’s clash and remain fresh the Benfica meeting. The risk of injury is, of course, the prime concern but, from a Fantasy perspective, if you hold Mata, you surely start him and let the auto subs do the rest.

That’s easier said than done when you consider that we’ve also had the Michu injury to contend with. Having consigned him to the beach for the rest of the season, a Friday twist saw Michael Laudrup declare that his leading scorer could yet make Sunday’s Old Trafford trip…

“Michu was in training yesterday. We will have to see because I don’t want to force anything but everyone wants to play at old Trafford. I will talk to him and Chico and see how they are. I thought a hamstring injury would be that for the season, but it has not torn and it has gone well so he is a possibility. If not, then for the last game against Fulham.”

Four of this morning’s papers go with Michu in their lineups and we’ve followed suit, convinced that, if there’s a chance for Laudrup to reward Michu with a start on such an occasion, he’ll take it. Whether he’ll profit against a United side surely determined to see off Sir Alex with a routine win is another matter. It would almost be impolite for Michu to score on Sunday.

As for United, it appears that Sunday calls for strength and the “old guard”. The press boys are tipping both Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs to be handed invites to the party, while Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand are paired in defence. Robin Van Persie starts in every lineup, of course, while Wayne Rooney is handed a bench role by The Sun, The Guardian and The Mail. That would be the latest and greatest insult in a tumultuous season.

On the other side of Manchester, the City lineup for the midweek trip to Reading is pure guesswork. We find no guidance from the press who turn attentions to today’s final with Wigan. The overwhelming opinion is that both Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero will be thrown in against the Latics, leaving Scout Pick Edin Dzeko seemingly primed to face the Royals on Tuesday. Aside from that, we expect the usual shuffle at the back with the entire Wembley rearguard at risk and names like Micah Richards, Joleon Lescott and dear old Aleks Kolarov back in the frame.

Personally I could without such curveballs. While I don’t wish the season to end, these final two Gameweeks look problematic and, as Dave Gahan would say, “can only do harm”.

Content with my lot, I’d be happy to “stick” pick up my ball and head home. Instead, I’ve this horrible feeling that this Gameweek, coupled with the unpredictable climax on Sunday week, has me nervously perched at the top of a greasy poll. I’m not sure how far I’ll drop but, with under an hour to go, I’m a little uncertain how I’m going to cushion the fall. I can’t see Kolarov catching me.

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

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  1. 4vets
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    10 years, 10 months ago

    Right, I'm off to my son's football tournament. Enjoy the games!

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
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      Enjoy the migration.

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      1. 4vets
        • 13 Years
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        I even can't remember the last time... 😉

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        1. Count of Monte Hristo
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          😆

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    2. Mark
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      • 17 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ooh..good luck at the tourney. Don't get too wound up 😉

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    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 13 Years
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      'Like that day I hit the referee with a whiskey bottle. Remember that, when daddy hit the referee?'

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  2. Jinswick
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    • 13 Years
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    Starting to question getting Anichebe in for a hit...

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
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      for who?

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    2. Mark
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      • 17 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Funny things happen at this point in the season.

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      1. Jinswick
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        It did fund getting RVP but still...

        Berba & Aguero -> RVP(c) & Anichebe (4 points)

        The more I look at it the worse it gets!!

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      2. Acquafresca
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        10 years, 10 months ago

        He missed telling you it was to free funds for RVP 😉

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Had to be done.

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    4. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      No wonder. For a hit?
      You must have had injuries surely?

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    5. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
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      must have

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  3. GoonerByron
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    10 years, 10 months ago

    Who wins outta me and my cash H2H opponent? 9 different players so very different teams...

    Me - Hart, Luiz(STaylor), Clichy(Wilson), Walcott (c), Cazorla, Mata, Benteke, Kone, Tevez + 8 points

    Him - De Gea, Vidic, Clyne, RobsonKanu, Coutinho, Walters, Weimann, Defoe, RVP (c)

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    1. Yome
      • 12 Years
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      Hits taken?

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

        He's on a -8, I'm starting fresh

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        1. Yome
          • 12 Years
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          Then you'll win however beware of RVP

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      anyone could win...

      I'd wait until its a couple of players left and then compare

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      He may need a few autosubs.

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    4. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      he is solely reliant on rvp I think.
      You should win.

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  4. Tommytour
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    All we need is Tevez and Aguero to start V Reading now

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Why wouldn't they start? One might get rested, but not both.

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      1. Tommytour
        • 13 Years
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        You just answered your question

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    2. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Harsh, but an upgrade.

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      1. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        reply fail to mancini sacking posr below

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  5. Drip Doctor
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I can't wait to see him popping. Sturridge(C)

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Right here with you 😎

      Stand out option next week too

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

        India have 2 Kolarov's

        Good luck, you'll need it.

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      2. Drip Doctor
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Next week i am thinking Big Dog Carroll. 😎

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  6. wycombewanderers
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    10 years, 10 months ago

    With mata starting today and will almost definitely start wednesday due to the magnitude of the game. If they win today, he surely won't play Sunday will he as top four will be confirmed?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Wait a day or 2.

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    2. Drip Doctor
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      What will they be resting him for? Next season?

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      1. wycombewanderers
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah. They will give others a go and stop him from burning out and injuring himself

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        1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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          lol

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        2. cfctorres
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          This makes little to no sense. Last game of the season at home. You want to end it on a high. + a win on last day of season guarantees us third rather than fourth.

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          1. wycombewanderers
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Yes it doesn't make much sense. But Rafa's rotation policy doesn't often make much sense. He won't care about coming 3rd or 4th. Mata will start Wednesday and will then have started the last 4, looking at Rafa's policy; he won't start 5 on the bounce.

            Don't get me wrong he's in my team and I hope he does start, am just sceptical

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      2. GoonerByron
        • 12 Years
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        😀

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    3. cfctorres
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Last game of the season. Why not?

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      1. wycombewanderers
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        More to the point, why?

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    4. Jude Rooney
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      What would he save him for?

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      1. wycombewanderers
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        he will have played a stupid amount of games by Wednesday

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    5. Demí
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      He'll surely start. Top 4 can't be wrapped up today. Everton are a good team. Absolutely nothing to rest him for..

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      1. Demí
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        My bad it can. But still, there's no reason to rest him.

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        1. wycombewanderers
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          No player under Rafa often plays 5 on the bounce, that's the reason to rest him.

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      2. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        GD stops Spurs passing them.

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

        Top 4 is wrapped up with a win today - check the goal difference

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      4. wycombewanderers
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        It can be wrapped up today, look at the goal difference

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  7. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Apparently Pellegrini (Malaga coach) to take over Manchester City 😯

    Mancini to be sacked 😆

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Incredibly harsh.

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      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
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        Relatively no the Champions Leauge performances have been awful and the League was decided weeks ago.

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        1. Drip Doctor
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          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          He's made mistakes this season, no doubt about that, but, he has earned the opportunity to make amends. If they win today, that will be 3 trophies in 3 seasons. Also, 1 of the teams from their CL group were semi finalists, the other are finalists.

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    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
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      that would be madness

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    3. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      mancini to wigan after martinez takes over at everton?

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      1. denial
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        City (along with Chelsea) are jokeshop clubs.

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          The Redknapp saga was a little odd too... Though I reckon AVB will stay for a long time.

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    4. Mílanista
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      And still nobody has told me about his taste in left backs....

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Well he managed Real Madrid so must like attacking ones...

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    5. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      When will they learn.

      What was Fergie's first two seasons like?

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 10 Years
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        Potentially 2 FA Cups and a PL title. Hardly sacking material is it.

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
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          Oh ok, I wont make any sweeping statements about sticking with your manager after a rough start then.

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          1. Count of Monte Hristo
            • 10 Years
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            😯

            I was agreeing with you.

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            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 12 Years
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              Well true Mancini has done well with City.

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              1. Count of Monte Hristo
                • 10 Years
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                I know. 2 FA Cups and a PL title is a great start imo. CL hasn't gone to plan but you can't have it all.

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                1. Ginkapo FPL
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                  Been very tough groups in the CL, a year in europa would do their coefficient a lot of good.

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    6. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Not been a good season for them

      Not progressing in CL both years is the reason for the sacking

      Hopefully Pellegrini doesn't like rotating

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    7. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Crazy this has all come out the night before the cup final.. Embarassing for the club in my opinion!

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    8. Declan-
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      Very strange if true

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    9. Plagued by indecision
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      it would be harsh, but poetic given that Ferguson's just retired after 26 years and handed over to a carefully-chosen successor who embodies many of the same values/techniques.

      The "noisy neighbours" stumble from one manager to the next, spending grotesque sums of money on players like Scott Sinclair in the hope of matching Man United's success. Do they not learn lessons from others?

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  8. toxik
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I am playing Mertesaker and Sagna am I mad or genius??

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
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      Probably mad.

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    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      mother fooking genius

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

      I think Wigan will score.

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    4. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Well it's not mad but I wouldn't call you a genius

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    5. Tiote on Peyote
      • 12 Years
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      A mad genius. I think they might concede to be honest.

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  9. toxik
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    Anyone else on a -20?

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      😯

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    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
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      *cancels the genius post

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      1. Tommytour
        • 13 Years
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        🙂

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Link?

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    4. Declan-
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      -8 is the largest hit I've taken this season. -4 this week

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  10. GlasgowFF
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    So glad I never did Mata to Lampard for a hit.

    Shouldn't come on here before the deadline.

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      What happens if Lampard outscores him by 5?

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

        He won't. Too fat.

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        1. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          I'm glad you weren't here pre deadline with that logic 😉

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  11. GlasgowFF
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Would love a big score fest in the Chelsea game. Not got any defenders and have Mata & Benteke.

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  12. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Aston Villa have players and fans have voted Brad Guzan club player of the year over Benteke 😯

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
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      as important to their season, deserves it

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      He did keep them in contention during the first half of the season.

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

      Probably are illiterate and didn't know what they were doing.

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    4. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      he has been excellent

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  13. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    Juan Mata, this is your chance to shine! 🙂

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  14. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    It's Mata time 😀

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    1. GlasgowFF
      • 12 Years
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      Hopefully

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    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      It's Hazard time because I sold him 🙁

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    3. Declan-
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Lets go 🙂

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  15. hammersp2000
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Got a 57 point lead and most of my team is the same as 2nd place. This week the differentials are my baines, Martin, Maloney v his ridge well, Clyne, lambert. I've captained theo he has done RVP but he both have both players. Is it in the bag?

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    1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 13 Years
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      yeah 57 is a HUGE lead at this stage. no chance of losing it.

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      1. hammersp2000
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I was kind if thinking it was pretty safe, unless RVP and lambert grab hat ricks of course!

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  16. Sean.
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    whats going on with my 2 money league rivals
    one has mata 3rd sub behind maloney and davies
    the other has lampard benched playing clyne and demel 😯

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      They aren't rivals......

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    2. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 13 Years
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      they don't like money

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      1. Sean.
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        • 12 Years
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        😆

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  17. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone have Ba in their team on here?

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  18. Declan-
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Not sure what i'm missing this week. Why has bale not been as popular a captain choice as RVP and Walcott?

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Because Stoke are in form.

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

      Can see the Arsenal game being very open as both teams need to win.

      RVP is RVP

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    3. Tiote on Peyote
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      Spurs seem to be running out of steam and Utd and Ars have better fixtures. He could work out but I think RvP is a better choice this week.

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  19. Sánchez
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    So? Hazard or Mata to be subbed at half time then?

    😀

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Depends on the score.

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  20. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Places, places!

    Good luck everyone 🙂

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  21. GlasgowFF
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Got 5p on Ba to score first

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      The last of the big spenders 😎

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Too sheepish.

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  22. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Entertaining 1-1 coming up.

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  23. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Wow Villa are playing well. This is going to be a long match for Chelsea.

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  24. GlasgowFF
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    LEAVE MATA ALONE!!!!!!!

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  25. Waldaz
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Dirty Baker.

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  26. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Mata could've been killed 😯

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    1. Pratik
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Checking Hey

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      1. Pratik
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        TEXT_HERE

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  27. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I still think Terry is Chelsea's best defender.

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    1. Acquafresca
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      +1.

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  28. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Lampard (h) to Everton

    Bale (h) to Sunderland

    Maloney (h) to Villa

    Coutinho (h) to QPR

    Walcott @ Newcastle

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    Tevez (h) to Norwich

    Lukaku (h) to United

    RVP @ WBA

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Looking at this would you play a 3-5-2 or a 3-4-3?

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Think you will be forced into 352 at best.

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

        If you didn't make a transfer 352 with Lukaku benched.

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  29. Willis.
    • 12 Years
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    New post btw....

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  30. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Lampard (h) to Everton

    Bale (h) to Sunderland

    Maloney (h) to Villa

    Coutinho (h) to QPR

    Walcott @ Newcastle

    ———————————-

    Tevez (h) to Norwich

    Lukaku (h) to United

    RVP @ WBA

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    a) Play a 3-5-2, bench Lukaku and do RVP > Sturridge (FT)

    or

    b) Play a 3-4-3, bench Lampard and do RVP + Lukaku > Sturridge + Agbonlahor/Carroll (-4)

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